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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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- 6 days ago16 min
e87 Search Me: in Disappointment
SoulWork NotesSearch Me — in DisappointmentA Reflection on Luke 24:13-35As you move through this week,notice where disappointment is still lingering within you.Not to rush past it.Not to force resolution.But to bring it honestly into the presence of God.Disappointment often emergeswhen life unfolds differentlythan we hoped it would.The disciples on the road to Emmaus knew this feeling well.“We had hoped…”And yet, even in their confusion and grief,Jesus was still walking beside them.As you move through this week,allow yourself to remain present long enoughto notice this truth:Disappointment does not mean abandonment.Christ is still near.Still speaking.Still walking beside useven when hope feels fragile.A Prayer to CarryGracious and faithful God,Thank You for remaining neareven in seasons of disappointment.When life does not unfoldthe way I hoped,help me rememberthat Your presence has not left me.Meet me in my grief.Meet me in my confusion.Meet me in the placeswhere hope feels fragile again.Lead me in Your way everlasting.In Jesus’ name, amen.Go Deeper: Notes from the SanctuaryIf you desire to go deeper this week, I invite you to join my newsletter, Notes from the Sanctuary. Subscribers receive additional SoulWork 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 ago14 min
e86 Search Me: in Shame
SoulWork Notese86 Search Me: in ShameA Reflection on Genesis 3:7-13, 21As you move through this week,notice where shame causes hiding.Not to judge yourself.Not to push your feelings away.But to bring them honestly into the presence of God.Shame often convinces usthat because we have failed,we are failures.It whispers that we are too exposed,too broken,too far goneto remain fully seen and fully loved.But Genesis 3 reminds us of something deeper.Even after Adam and Eve hid,God came looking for them.“Where are you?”Not with condemnation.But with relationship still open.And in the middle of their shame,God responded with care.As you move through this week,allow yourself to remain present long enoughto notice this truth:Shame may cause hiding.But God continues moving toward us with love.A Prayer to CarryGracious and faithful God: Thank You for seeking me even when shame causes hiding. When I feel exposed, unworthy, or afraid to be seen, remind me that Your love has not moved away from me. Where shame has created distance, bring nearness. Where shame has distorted identity, speak truth gently again. Lead me in Your way everlasting. In Jesus’name, amen.Go Deeper: Notes from the SanctuaryIf you desire to go deeper this week, I invite you to join my newsletter, Notes from the Sanctuary. Subscribers receive additional SoulWork 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 ago16 min
e85: Search Me: in Anger
SoulWork NotesSearch Me — in AngerA Reflection on Jonah 4:1-11As you move through this week, notice where anger rises within you. Not to judge it. Not to suppress it. But to bring it honestly into the presence of God.Anger often points to something deeper— a wound, a grief, a longing, or the sense that something sacred has been threatened.And while anger can harm when it hardens into bitterness or judgment, anger itself is not the enemy.In Jonah’s story, God continues to engage Jonah in the middle of his anger. Not with rejection. Not with abandonment. But with questions. With presence. With patience.“Is it right for you to be angry?”As you move through this week, allow anger to become a place of deeper awareness rather than shame.What is it revealing?What lives underneath it?What might happen if it were brought honestly before God?A Prayer to CarryGracious and loving God,Thank You for meeting me even in the places where anger rises.Teach me not to hide from what I feel, but to bring it honestly into Your presence.Where anger has become heaviness, bring understanding.Where anger has created distance, bring healing.And where deeper wounds remain, meet me there with compassion.Lead me in Your way everlasting.In Jesus’ name, amen.Go Deeper: Notes from the SanctuaryIf you desire to go deeper this week, I invite you to join my newsletter, Notes from the Sanctuary. Subscribers receive additional SoulWork 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 ago12 min
e84 Search Me: in Fear
SoulWork NotesSearch Me — in FearA Reflection on Judges 6:11-17; 36-39As you move through this week, notice where fear rises within you. Not to shame it. Not to deny it. But to bring it honestly into the presence of God.Fear often appears where something feels uncertain, vulnerable, or beyond our control. It can lead to hiding, hesitation, overthinking, or the feeling that we are not enough for what is in front of us. And yet, Scripture reminds us that God often meets people not after fear disappears—but in the middle of it.Gideon was hiding when God called him a mighty warrior. And even in Gideon’s questions and uncertainty, God remained patient and present. “I will be with you.”As you move through this week, let those words stay near.A Prayer to CarryGracious and faithful God: Thank You for meeting me gently in the places where fear still lives. When uncertainty rises, remind me that I am not alone. Where fear causes hiding, draw me into trust. Where fear creates hesitation, strengthen me with Your presence. Lead me in Your way everlasting. In Jesus’ name, amen.Go Deeper: Notes from the SanctuaryIf you desire to go deeper this week, I invite you to join my newsletter, Notes from the Sanctuary. Subscribers receive additional SoulWork 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.
- May 3, 202614 min
e83 Search Me: in Jealousy
SoulWork Notese83 Search Me: in JealousyA Reflection on Genesis 4:1–16As you move through this week, notice when jealousy arises within you. Not to judge it. Not to push it away but to bring it into the presence of God.Jealousy often surfaces when something we value feels threatened—a relationship, a sense of belonging, or even how we see ourselves.When it comes, gently pause and ask: What is this revealing in me?Let that question remain open. Let it lead you into deeper awareness, not quick answers.Scripture reminds us that even here, God meets us—not with condemnation, but with invitation.A Prayer to CarryGracious and loving God, You see what rises within me and You do not turn away.Search my heart with love. Bring clarity where I feel unsettled, and lead me in Your way—steady, whole, and free. In Jesus’ name, amen.Go Deeper: Notes from the SanctuaryIf you desire to go deeper this week, I invite you to join my newsletter, Notes from the Sanctuary. Subscribers receive additional SoulWork 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.
- Apr 26, 202613 min
e82 Learning to See: The Future
SoulWork Notese82 Learning to See: The FutureA reflection on John 21:15–19In this episode, we sit with a quiet conversation between Jesus and Peter.After the resurrection, after the meal, Jesus turns toward Peter—not to revisit failure, but to restore and prepare him for what lies ahead.Through a series of questions and responses, Jesus meets Peter in love, entrusts him with care, and calls him forward.This passage shows us how Jesus holds both our past and our future— healing what has been and leading us into what is still to come.SoulWorkWhere do you carry a memory of getting it wrong—with God, with others, or within yourself?What do you notice about the way Jesus speaks to Peter—and what does that show you about how He meets you?Where might Jesus be inviting you to respond to His question, “Do you love me?” in your life right now?SoulWork HomeworkThis week, make space for a simple, honest response to Jesus.Set aside a few quiet moments and pray:“Jesus, you know that I love you.”Then choose one small, concrete way to live that love:offering care to someonetending to a responsibility you’ve avoidedshowing up faithfully in a relationship or taskLet your love for Jesus take shape through one act of faithfulness.Closing Blessing PrayerGracious and faithful God, thank You for meeting us in our failures with mercy, patience, and love. Thank You for restoring us and calling us again. Teach us to love You with honesty and trust, and to follow where You lead. And as we go, shape our lives into a reflection of that love. In Jesus’ name, amen.Go Deeper: Notes from the SanctuaryIf you desire to go deeper this week, I invite you to join my newsletter, Notes from the Sanctuary. Subscribers receive additional SoulWork 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.
- Apr 19, 202615 min
e81 Learning to See: The Lord Made Known
SoulWork Notese81 Learning to See: The Lord Made Known, a meditation on John 21:1–14The disciples return to what they know—fishing. They work through the night and come up empty.Then Jesus speaks.The water is the same. The nets are the same. The men are the same.What changes is His word.At His instruction, their empty nets are filled with abundance. And in that moment, they recognize Him.“They knew it was the Lord.” (John 21:12)This moment echoes the wedding at Cana (John 2), where Jesus also provides in abundance. In both places, He makes Himself known—not through explanation, but through provision.In John’s Gospel, abundance is a sign of life— life that comes from Jesus and is sustained by Him (John 10:10).The miracle happens within their ordinary work. Not apart from it.And recognition comes through encounter— through His voice, through His presence, through what He does.SoulWorkWhere have you been showing up faithfully and still experiencing emptiness?What might Jesus be inviting you to do differently—even if it feels small or ordinary?Where have you seen a glimpse of His provision or presence recently?SoulWork HomeworkChoose one ordinary area of your life—your work, your home, a conversation, a routine.As you enter that space, pause and pray: “Jesus, I’m listening. Show me where You are at work.” Then take one small step of trust in response to what you sense—something simple, concrete, and faithful.Stay attentive throughout the week to how He meets you there.Closing Blessing PrayerMay the Lord who makes Himself known meet you in the ordinary places of your life. May you recognize His voice, trust His word, and see His provision where you once saw lack. And as you walk through this week, may you come to know—quietly and surely—that He is with you, and that He is at work. In Jesus’ name, amen. Go Deeper: Notes from the SanctuaryIf you desire to go deeper this week, I invite you to join my newsletter, Notes from the Sanctuary. Subscribers receive additional SoulWork 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.
- Apr 12, 202618 min
e80 Learning to See: The Truth
SoulWork NotesLearning to See: The Truth, a meditation on John 20:24-29.Welcome back to our series, Learning to See, where we are walking closely with Jesus through the Gospel of John, learning to see him as he reveals himself using Lectio Divina, Latin for a close reading of a passage of scripture. One of the twelve disciples, Thomas (nicknamed the Twin), was not with the others when Jesus came. They told him, “We have seen the Lord!” But he replied, “I won’t believe it unless I see the nail wounds in his hands, put my fingers into them, and place my hand into the wound in his side.” Eight days later the disciples were together again, and this time Thomas was with them. The doors were locked; but suddenly, as before, Jesus was standing among them. “Peace be with you,” he said. Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here, and look at my hands. Put your hand into the wound in my side. Don’t be faithless any longer. Believe!” “My Lord and my God!” Thomas exclaimed. Then Jesus told him, “You believe because you have seen me. Blessed are those who believe without seeing me.” -John 20:24-29, NLTSoulWork HomeworkThink of a moment when it was difficult to believe or trust again.What made that moment hard?What did you need in that space?Write a few lines reflecting on how Jesus may have been present with you, even if you could not see him at the time.Blessing for the WeekMay you be met by Jesus in the places where belief feels difficult. May you know His peace, even behind closed doors. And may you have the courage to come closer—to see Him, to trust Him, and to call Him, “My Lord and my God.” In Jesus’ name, amen.Go Deeper: Notes from the SanctuaryIf you desire to go deeper this week, I invite you to join my newsletter, Notes from the Sanctuary. Subscribers receive additional SoulWork 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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