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Pause/Play
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Pause/Play is the sole space focused on the soul of preachers, one that is both a sanctuary and a wellspring of play. Guests include artists, spiritual directors, coaches, and others for whom play is central to their practice. Applications are open for the first preaching cohort! On Instagram and Threads @pauseplaycenter On Facebook Pause/Play Center for Preachers

  1. DEC 5

    Play is... Healing with Colleen Runty & Ayrika Watson

    In this episode of the Pause/Play Podcast, we sit down with Ayrika Watson and Colleen Runty to delve into the profound importance of healing through play and grounding practices. They also explore the necessity of slowing down, befriending our nervous systems, and overcoming the discomfort associated with healing. Colleen's Website | Colleenrunty.com Ayrika's Simple Practive Page _______________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.pauseplaycenter.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Compelling Preaching Initiative: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lillyendowment.org/compelling-preaching/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Saint Paul School of Theology: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.spst.edu/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Produced by Josh Gilbert joshgilbertmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    45 min

  2. NOV 7

    Is Play Cancelled?!... with Rev. Marge!

    Welcome to the Pause/Play Podcast!! Today we talk with I’m Rev. James Admans (they/them), also known as Rev. Marge (she/her) about their winding journey through spiritual leadership, entrepreneurship, writing, and the creative arts as a preacher and drag artist! Join us for this amazing discussion! Marge's Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/cw/theologyqueen Theologyqueen.com/about _______________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.pauseplaycenter.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Compelling Preaching Initiative: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lillyendowment.org/compelling-preaching/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Saint Paul School of Theology: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.spst.edu/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Produced by Josh Gilbert joshgilbertmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    40 min

  3. OCT 3

    Play is... a Lifeline with DeAnna Skedel

    Welcome to the Pause/Play Podcast!! Today we talk with DeAnna Skedel, exploring how to create playful and inviting spaces for creativity, the role of community in artistic expression, and the significance of environment in fostering creativity. DeAnna on Instagram | ⁠@Deannaskedel⁠ DeAnna's Artist Page | ⁠Artskcgo.com/artist/deanna-skedel⁠ Chapters 05:28 Exploring the Process Over Product 08:09 Creating Playful Spaces for Creativity 14:13 Teaching Methods and Student Engagement 20:19 Bridging Art and Preaching 26:06 Reflection and Interaction with the Audience _______________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.pauseplaycenter.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠  Compelling Preaching Initiative: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lillyendowment.org/compelling-preaching/⁠⁠⁠⁠  Saint Paul School of Theology: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.spst.edu/⁠⁠⁠⁠   Produced by Josh Gilbert joshgilbertmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    43 min

  4. SEP 5

    Pause Play Gathering 2025 Recap!

    Welcome to the Pause/Play Podcast!! Today we're recapping our wonderful 2025 Pause Play Gathering! Stay up to date with next years gathering | Pauseplaycenter.com/conference _______________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.pauseplaycenter.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠  Compelling Preaching Initiative: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lillyendowment.org/compelling-preaching/⁠⁠⁠⁠  Saint Paul School of Theology: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.spst.edu/⁠⁠⁠⁠   Produced by Josh Gilbert joshgilbertmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    22 min

  5. JUL 4

    Play is... a Required Risk (With Chelsea Brooke Yarborough)

    Welcome to the Pause/Play Podcast!! Today we talk with Chelsea Brooke Yarbrough to explore the intersections of playfulness, creativity, and preaching. Chelsea shares her journey to discovering her calling as a preacher, emphasizing the importance of community, risk, and the transformative power of storytelling. Pre-order Chelsea's Book: Proclamation Beyond the Pulpit: The Expansive Homiletical Practice of Black Women Chelsea's Website: Iamchelseabrooke.com Highlights! 05:36 Exploring Playfulness in Preaching 17:22 Developing Proclamation and Artistic Expression 23:21 The Role of Risk in Preaching 35:04 The Relationship Between Preacher and Listener 41:21 Embodying Playfulness in Life and Ministry _______________ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.pauseplaycenter.com/⁠⁠⁠  Compelling Preaching Initiative: ⁠⁠⁠https://lillyendowment.org/compelling-preaching/⁠⁠⁠  Saint Paul School of Theology: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.spst.edu/⁠⁠⁠   Produced by Josh Gilbert joshgilbertmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    40 min

  6. JUN 6

    Lora Andrews is Church Planting (with Play!)

    Welcome to Episode 2 of Season 2! Lora Andrews joins Casey and Amy in person, sharing the joy of founding Roots Church KC. Lora shares her journey as a queer pastor and her commitment to creating an inclusive church that centers the voices of LGBTQ, BIPOC, and young people. You don't want to miss this one :) Rootschurchkc.org Higlights! 07:06 Laura's Spiritual Journey and Call to Ministry 16:52 Play as a Means of Grace in Ministry 26:02 Creative Worship Practices at Roots Church 45:11 Queerness and the Liberation of Faith 01:06:18 Celebrating Small Churches and Community Engagement _______________ ⁠⁠https://www.pauseplaycenter.com/⁠⁠  Compelling Preaching Initiative: ⁠⁠https://lillyendowment.org/compelling-preaching/⁠⁠  Saint Paul School of Theology: ⁠⁠https://www.spst.edu/⁠⁠   Produced by Josh Gilbert joshgilbertmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 13m

  7. MAY 2

    Daniel Hilty is Saving the World (with Play!)

    We introduce Season 2 with an excellent conversation with Daniel Hilty, host of the Podcast Play Saves the World. Daniel shares his journey of rediscovering the joy of board games and how it became a powerful ministry tool that brings diverse people together. Tune in to learn how embracing play can foster connections, alleviate loneliness, and restore joy and grace in ministry and personal life. Higlights! 04:30 Daniel's Journey into Board Games 06:45 Defining Play: A Philosophical Perspective 08:30 The Importance of Non-Instrumental Play 12:12 Play in Ministry and Community _______________ ⁠https://www.pauseplaycenter.com/⁠  Compelling Preaching Initiative: ⁠https://lillyendowment.org/compelling-preaching/⁠  Saint Paul School of Theology: ⁠https://www.spst.edu/⁠   Produced by Josh Gilbert joshgilbertmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    35 min

  8. APR 4

    Season 1 | ~Spiritual Rest~

    Come To Our Annual Gathering in Kansas City!! https://www.pauseplaycenter.com/conference Welcome to the Pause/Play ~Spiritual Rest~ Episode! We invite listeners to reflect on their relationship to spiritual exhaustion and the complexities of preaching in a modern context. We invite all to find what it means to source spiritual rest for themselves. Come along for the journey!* Resources Mentioned: Corinne Ware's Book | Discover Your Spiritual Type Leah D. Schade's Book | Preaching and Social Issues: Tools and Tactics for Empowering Your Prophetic Voice Momwell Article | Embracing the 7 Types of Rest: Why Moms Are Exhausted and What Actually Helps _______________ https://www.pauseplaycenter.com/  Compelling Preaching Initiative: https://lillyendowment.org/compelling-preaching/  Saint Paul School of Theology: https://www.spst.edu/   Produced by Josh Gilbert joshgilbertmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    41 min
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Pause/Play is the sole space focused on the soul of preachers, one that is both a sanctuary and a wellspring of play. Guests include artists, spiritual directors, coaches, and others for whom play is central to their practice. Applications are open for the first preaching cohort! On Instagram and Threads @pauseplaycenter On Facebook Pause/Play Center for Preachers

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  • Creator
    Pause/Play
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Pause/Play