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by Patrice Gerideau
Welcome to SoulWork Sanctuary, a podcast for those ready to do what Katie Cannon called “the work our soul must have.”Hosted by Rev. Dr. Patrice Gerideau — writer, theologian, and contemplative — this podcast offers soundbite-sized sanctuary moments through scripture, reflection, and contemplative practice.Each episode is an invitation to pause, breathe, and notice God’s presence in the midst of ordinary life. Whether you are weary of always being the “strong one,” longing for rest, or seeking a deeper way of living and leading from the inside out, this space is for you.Step inside. Do the work your soul must have.
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- 2 days ago5 min
e103 The Fruitful Writer: Cultivating Gentleness
Show Notese103: The Fruitful Writer: Cultivating GentlenessEpisode SummaryGentleness teaches us to carry our gifts with humility and grace. Together, we'll explore how a teachable spirit shapes both the writer and the writing.ScriptureGalatians 5:22–23 (NRSVUE)Writing InvitationWhere is God inviting greater humility in your writing?Breath PrayerInhale: Christ, make me gentle. Exhale: Teach me humility.Closing ReflectionBefore we write words, God is writing within us.Closing BlessingMay God hold your gifts with tenderness. May Christ guide you in humility and confidence. May the Spirit soften your heart toward others. May you receive correction as an invitation to grow. May your creativity remain rooted in grace. May gentleness shape both your words and your witness. In Jesus’ name, amen.Go Deeper: Notes for the JourneyIf you desire to go deeper this week, I invite you to join my newsletter, Notes for the Journey. Subscribers receive additional resources—guided reflections, Scripture, and practices that are not shared on the podcast or in these notes. It’s a quiet space to continue this work with God, slowly and prayerfully, throughout the week.[Join here]If you’d like to help sustain this work, you’re welcome to support it here.Until next time, may God bless and keep you, may God’s face shine upon you, and may God grant you peace as you continue your SoulWork.Disclaimer: The content shared on the SoulWork Sanctuary podcast is for informational and inspirational purposes only. While I am an ordained minister and trained spiritual director, I am not a licensed therapist or medical professional. This podcast does not provide medical or mental health advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional care. Please seek support from a qualified provider if needed.
- 1 weeks ago5 min
e102 The Fruitful Writer: Cultivating Faithfulness
Show Notese102: The Fruitful Writer: Cultivating FaithfulnessEpisode SummaryFaithfulness is the quiet discipline of returning to the work, even when no one is watching. In this episode, we reflect on remaining committed to the calling to write.ScriptureGalatians 5:22–23 (NRSVUE)Writing InvitationWhat writing commitment are you being invited to keep?Breath PrayerInhale: God, strengthen my faithfulness. Exhale: Help me remain with the work.Closing ReflectionBefore we write words, God is writing within us.Closing BlessingMay God sustain you in your calling. May Christ remind you that hidden work still matters. May the Spirit strengthen your commitment and courage. May you continue creating with faith and trust. May your perseverance become part of your testimony. May faithfulness shape the writer you are becoming. In Jesus’ name, amen.Go Deeper: Notes for the JourneyIf you desire to go deeper this week, I invite you to join my newsletter, Notes for the Journey. Subscribers receive additional resources—guided reflections, Scripture, and practices that are not shared on the podcast or in these notes. It’s a quiet space to continue this work with God, slowly and prayerfully, throughout the week.[Join here]If you’d like to help sustain this work, you’re welcome to support it here.Until next time, may God bless and keep you, may God’s face shine upon you, and may God grant you peace as you continue your SoulWork.Disclaimer: The content shared on the SoulWork Sanctuary podcast is for informational and inspirational purposes only. While I am an ordained minister and trained spiritual director, I am not a licensed therapist or medical professional. This podcast does not provide medical or mental health advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional care. Please seek support from a qualified provider if needed.
- 2 weeks ago5 min
e101 The Fruitful Writer: Cultivating Goodness
Show Notese101: The Fruitful Writer: Cultivating GoodnessEpisode SummaryWhat are we offering the world through our writing? This episode reflects on goodness as an invitation to create words that are shaped by truth, beauty, and love.ScriptureGalatians 5:22–23 (NRSVUE)Writing InvitationWhat truth are you called to share?Breath PrayerInhale: God, form goodness within me. Exhale: May my words give life.Closing ReflectionBefore we write words, God is writing within us.Closing BlessingMay God guide your creative offerings. May Christ shape your words with goodness. May the Spirit give you discernment and courage. May your writing serve what is true and beautiful. May your stories bring encouragement and hope. May goodness flow through the work of your hands. In Jesus’ name, amen.Go Deeper: Notes for the JourneyIf you desire to go deeper this week, I invite you to join my newsletter, Notes for the Journey. Subscribers receive additional resources—guided reflections, Scripture, and practices that are not shared on the podcast or in these notes. It’s a quiet space to continue this work with God, slowly and prayerfully, throughout the week.[Join here]If you’d like to help sustain this work, you’re welcome to support it here.Until next time, may God bless and keep you, may God’s face shine upon you, and may God grant you peace as you continue your SoulWork.Disclaimer: The content shared on the SoulWork Sanctuary podcast is for informational and inspirational purposes only. While I am an ordained minister and trained spiritual director, I am not a licensed therapist or medical professional. This podcast does not provide medical or mental health advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional care. Please seek support from a qualified provider if needed.
- 3 weeks ago5 min
e100 The Fruitful Writer: Cultivating Kindness
Show Notese100: The Fruitful Writer: Cultivating KindnessEpisode SummaryWords have the power to heal, encourage, and welcome. This episode explores how kindness shapes the way we tell stories and steward the gift of language.ScriptureGalatians 5:22–23 (NRSVUE)Writing InvitationWrite about words that gave you life.Breath PrayerInhale: God, cultivate kindness in me. Exhale: Let my words bring life.Closing ReflectionBefore we write words, God is writing within us.Closing BlessingMay God guide your words with kindness. May Christ teach you to hold stories with care. May the Spirit give you wisdom in what you share. May your writing create spaces of healing and truth. May your voice become a gift to others. May kindness shape every story you tell. In Jesus’ name, amen.Go Deeper: Notes for the JourneyIf you desire to go deeper this week, I invite you to join my newsletter, Notes for the Journey. Subscribers receive additional resources—guided reflections, Scripture, and practices that are not shared on the podcast or in these notes. It’s a quiet space to continue this work with God, slowly and prayerfully, throughout the week.[Join here]If you’d like to help sustain this work, you’re welcome to support it here.Until next time, may God bless and keep you, may God’s face shine upon you, and may God grant you peace as you continue your SoulWork.Disclaimer: The content shared on the SoulWork Sanctuary podcast is for informational and inspirational purposes only. While I am an ordained minister and trained spiritual director, I am not a licensed therapist or medical professional. This podcast does not provide medical or mental health advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional care. Please seek support from a qualified provider if needed.
- Aug 23, 20265 min
e99 The Fruitful Writer: Cultivating Patience
Show Notese99: The Fruitful Writer: Cultivating PatienceEpisode SummaryWriting and spiritual formation both require patience. Together, we'll consider how honoring the slow work of becoming shapes both our stories and our souls.ScriptureGalatians 5:22–23 (NRSVUE)Writing InvitationWrite about something beautiful that required waiting.Breath PrayerInhale: God, teach me patience. Exhale: Help me trust the process.Closing ReflectionBefore we write words, God is writing within us.Closing BlessingMay God give you patience for the journey. May Christ remind you that growth takes time. May the Spirit strengthen you in seasons of waiting. May you embrace the becoming behind the writing. May unfinished work become a place of formation. May patience deepen both your craft and your soul. In Jesus’ name, amen.Go Deeper: Notes for the JourneyIf you desire to go deeper this week, I invite you to join my newsletter, Notes for the Journey. Subscribers receive additional resources—guided reflections, Scripture, and practices that are not shared on the podcast or in these notes. It’s a quiet space to continue this work with God, slowly and prayerfully, throughout the week.[Join here]If you’d like to help sustain this work, you’re welcome to support it here.Until next time, may God bless and keep you, may God’s face shine upon you, and may God grant you peace as you continue your SoulWork.Disclaimer: The content shared on the SoulWork Sanctuary podcast is for informational and inspirational purposes only. While I am an ordained minister and trained spiritual director, I am not a licensed therapist or medical professional. This podcast does not provide medical or mental health advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional care. Please seek support from a qualified provider if needed.
- Aug 16, 20264 min
e98: The Fruitful Writer: Cultivating Peace
Show Notese98: The Fruitful Writer: Cultivating PeaceEpisode SummaryFaithful writing begins with listening. In this episode, we explore how peace creates space for us to slow down, pay attention, and write from a place of trust rather than anxiety.ScriptureGalatians 5:22–23 (NRSVUE)Writing InvitationWhat is God inviting you to notice in this season?Breath PrayerInhale: God, quiet my heart. Exhale: Help me listen before I write.Closing ReflectionBefore we write words, God is writing within us.Closing BlessingMay God surround you with peace. May Christ steady your heart in the creative process. May the Spirit guide your listening and your words. May you trust the quiet places where stories grow. May your writing emerge from attentiveness. May peace become the foundation of your creativity. In Jesus’ name, amen.Go Deeper: Notes for the JourneyIf you desire to go deeper this week, I invite you to join my newsletter, Notes for the Journey. Subscribers receive additional resources—guided reflections, Scripture, and practices that are not shared on the podcast or in these notes. It’s a quiet space to continue this work with God, slowly and prayerfully, throughout the week.[Join here]If you’d like to help sustain this work, you’re welcome to support it here.Until next time, may God bless and keep you, may God’s face shine upon you, and may God grant you peace as you continue your SoulWork.Disclaimer: The content shared on the SoulWork Sanctuary podcast is for informational and inspirational purposes only. While I am an ordained minister and trained spiritual director, I am not a licensed therapist or medical professional. This podcast does not provide medical or mental health advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional care. Please seek support from a qualified provider if needed.
- Aug 9, 20265 min
e97 The Fruitful Writer: Cultivating Joy
Show Notese97: The Fruitful Writer: Cultivating JoyEpisode SummaryCreativity is first a gift before it becomes a responsibility. This episode invites us to rediscover the delight, curiosity, and wonder that first drew us to writing.ScriptureGalatians 5:22–23 (NRSVUE)Writing InvitationWrite about a moment when creating something brought you unexpected joy.Breath PrayerInhale: God, restore my joy. Exhale: May I create with delight.Closing ReflectionBefore we write words, God is writing within us.Closing BlessingMay God renew your wonder. May Christ restore the joy of creating. May the Spirit free you from burdens that hinder your imagination. May you receive your creativity as a sacred gift. May your writing become an offering of gratitude. May joy accompany you as you create. In Jesus’ name, amen.Go Deeper: Notes for the JourneyIf you desire to go deeper this week, I invite you to join my newsletter, Notes for the Journey. Subscribers receive additional resources—guided reflections, Scripture, and practices that are not shared on the podcast or in these notes. It’s a quiet space to continue this work with God, slowly and prayerfully, throughout the week.[Join here]If you’d like to help sustain this work, you’re welcome to support it here.Until next time, may God bless and keep you, may God’s face shine upon you, and may God grant you peace as you continue your SoulWork.Disclaimer: The content shared on the SoulWork Sanctuary podcast is for informational and inspirational purposes only. While I am an ordained minister and trained spiritual director, I am not a licensed therapist or medical professional. This podcast does not provide medical or mental health advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional care. Please seek support from a qualified provider if needed.
- Aug 2, 20266 min
e96 The Fruitful Writer: Cultivating Love
Show Notese96: The Fruitful Writer: Cultivating LoveEpisode SummaryLove is the foundation of meaningful storytelling because it teaches us to see people with compassion and care. In this episode, we reflect on how the fruit of love shapes the writer before it shapes the words we write.ScriptureGalatians 5:22–23 (NRSVUE)"By contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against such things."Writing InvitationWrite about someone whose story changed the way you see the world.Breath PrayerInhale: Lord, cultivate love within me.Exhale: Let my words become a blessing.Closing ReflectionBefore we write words, God is writing within us.Closing Blessing PrayerMay God deepen your capacity to see. May Christ teach you to write with compassion. May the Spirit soften your heart toward every story. May your words honor the dignity of others. May your creativity become an expression of love. May you write from a soul being formed by God. In Jesus’ name, amen.Go Deeper: Notes for the JourneyIf you desire to go deeper this week, I invite you to join my newsletter, Notes for the Journey. Subscribers receive additional resources—guided reflections, Scripture, and practices that are not shared on the podcast or in these notes. It’s a quiet space to continue this work with God, slowly and prayerfully, throughout the week.[Join here]If you’d like to help sustain this work, you’re welcome to support it here.Until next time, may God bless and keep you, may God’s face shine upon you, and may God grant you peace as you continue your SoulWork.Disclaimer: The content shared on the SoulWork Sanctuary podcast is for informational and inspirational purposes only. While I am an ordained minister and trained spiritual director, I am not a licensed therapist or medical professional. This podcast does not provide medical or mental health advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional care. Please seek support from a qualified provider if needed.
About SoulWork Sanctuary
Welcome to SoulWork Sanctuary, a podcast for those ready to do what Katie Cannon called “the work our soul must have.”Hosted by Rev. Dr. Patrice Gerideau — writer, theologian, and contemplative — this podcast offers soundbite-sized sanctuary moments through scripture, reflection, and contemplative practice.Each episode is an invitation to pause, breathe, and notice God’s presence in the midst of ordinary life. Whether you are weary of always being the “strong one,” longing for rest, or seeking a deeper way of living and leading from the inside out, this space is for you.Step inside. Do the work your soul must have.
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