SoulWork Sanctuary

Patrice Gerideau
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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.

  1. 4h ago

    e88 Echoing Silence: Entering

    SoulWork Notese88 Echoing Silence: Entering As you move through this week, notice what it costs you to get quiet. Not to judge it. Not to fix it. But to simply be honest about what stands between you and stillness. Entering silence is rarely as simple as it sounds. There is always something pulling us back — a task unfinished, a worry unresolved, the noise we have learned to live inside of. And yet, the invitation remains. Come. Not when everything is settled. Not when you finally have the time. But now — as you are, with what you’re carrying. This is what it means to enter: to choose presence over productivity, to believe that God is already waiting on the other side of the threshold. You don’t have to arrive empty. You just have to arrive. A PRAYER TO CARRY Lord, Thank You for the gift of stillness —even when I have to fight my way to it. Meet me at the threshold. Receive whatever I bring. And teach me, slowly, that entering is its own act of faith. In Jesus’ name, amen. Go Deeper: Notes from the Sanctuary If 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.

    10 min

  2. May 31

    e87 Search Me: in Disappointment

    SoulWork NotesSearch Me — in Disappointment A Reflection on Luke 24:13-35 As 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 emerges when life unfolds differently than 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 enough to notice this truth: Disappointment does not mean abandonment. Christ is still near. Still speaking. Still walking beside us even when hope feels fragile. A Prayer to Carry Gracious and faithful God, Thank You for remaining near even in seasons of disappointment. When life does not unfold the way I hoped, help me remember that Your presence has not left me. Meet me in my grief. Meet me in my confusion. Meet me in the places where hope feels fragile again. Lead me in Your way everlasting. In Jesus’ name, amen. Go Deeper: Notes from the Sanctuary If 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.

    16 min

  3. May 25

    e86 Search Me: in Shame

    SoulWork Notese86 Search Me: in Shame A Reflection on Genesis 3:7-13, 21 As 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 us that because we have failed, we are failures. It whispers that we are too exposed, too broken, too far gone to 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 enough to notice this truth: Shame may cause hiding. But God continues moving toward us with love. A Prayer to Carry Gracious 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 Sanctuary If 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.

    15 min

  4. May 18

    e85: Search Me: in Anger

    SoulWork NotesSearch Me — in Anger A Reflection on Jonah 4:1-11 As 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 Carry Gracious 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 Sanctuary If 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.

    17 min

  5. May 11

    e84 Search Me: in Fear

    SoulWork NotesSearch Me — in Fear A Reflection on Judges 6:11-17; 36-39 As 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 Carry Gracious 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 Sanctuary If 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.

    13 min

  6. May 3

    e83 Search Me: in Jealousy

    SoulWork Notese83 Search Me: in Jealousy A Reflection on Genesis 4:1–16 As 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 Carry Gracious 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 Sanctuary If 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.

    15 min

  7. Apr 26

    e82 Learning to See: The Future

    SoulWork Notese82 Learning to See: The Future A reflection on John 21:15–19 In 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. SoulWork Where 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 Homework This 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 task Let your love for Jesus take shape through one act of faithfulness. Closing Blessing Prayer Gracious 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 Sanctuary If 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.

    13 min

  8. Apr 19

    e81 Learning to See: The Lord Made Known

    SoulWork Notese81 Learning to See: The Lord Made Known, a meditation on John 21:1–14 The 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. SoulWork Where 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 Homework Choose 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 Prayer May 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 Sanctuary If 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.

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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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  • Creator
    Patrice Gerideau
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    89
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Patrice Gerideau
  • Show Website
    SoulWork Sanctuary