Permission to Pause with Pat Layton

By Pat Layton

Join Author and Speaker, Pat Layton for a few minutes of hush in the middle of your hustle.

As a busy wife, mom, grandmother and international ministry leader, Pat understands how easy

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November 25, 2025 Episode 116: Pause to give thanks!
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Jesus said in Matthew 5:
“Love your enemies… pray for those who persecute you.”
Not exactly the warm holiday verse we were hoping for, right?
But maybe…
maybe He knew that family gatherings, unresolved tension, old wounds, and differing beliefs would make this command painfully practical.
This week I’ve been praying about a few people I’ll see whose presence feels… tender.
Not unsafe.
Just complicated.
Maybe you know that feeling too.
As I prayed, the Lord reminded me:
“Pat, you don’t need to fix them.
Just love them the way I love you.”
Lets' Pause and think about that!

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November 20, 2025 Episode 115: Pause to LOVE
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This week, we’re pausing around a theme many of us need right now:
loving beyond lovable.
Jesus said in Matthew 5:
“Love your enemies… pray for those who persecute you.”
Not exactly the warm holiday verse we were hoping for, right?
But maybe…
maybe He knew that family gatherings, unresolved tension, old wounds, and differing beliefs would make this command painfully practical.
This week I’ve been praying about a few people I’ll see whose presence feels… tender.
Not unsafe.
Just complicated.
Maybe you know that feeling too.
As I prayed, the Lord reminded me:
“Pat, you don’t need to fix them.
Just love them the way I love you.”
Loving beyond lovable isn’t about denying truth or ignoring boundaries—
it’s about choosing peace over proving…
grace over grumbling…
compassion over being right.

Thank you for joining me on today's Permission to Pause. I would love to hear from you!

For comments and episode suggestions contact [email protected]

I'd love to have you vsist my BLOG to join the conversation at patlayton.net

Join the conversation via my blog at www.patlayton.net

PLUS my IG REELS https://www.instagram.com/patlayton/reels/

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Again! Thank you for Pausing with me!
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November 14, 2025 Episode 114: Pause to Listen
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When Elijah fled to the wilderness, worn out and afraid, God didn’t meet him in the wind, the earthquake, or the fire.
Those powerful displays came and went, but the Lord’s presence wasn’t in them. Instead, Elijah heard Him in a gentle whisper—a sound so soft that he had to lean in close to recognize it. (1 Kings 19:11–12)
In that quiet moment, God reminded Elijah—and us—that His voice doesn’t compete with the noise of the world. It comes in the stillness, when our hearts are quiet enough to listen.
The whisper of God is intimate, personal, and full of peace. It’s not the shout of condemnation, but the tender voice that restores our strength and calls us forward again.
PAUSE and HEAR HIS VOICE

Thank you for joining me on today's Permission to Pause. I would love to hear from you!

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November 11, 2025 Episode 113 Pause and BE THANKFUL
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When discouragement tries to pull us away, gratitude calls us back to our roots.
Look around—name three small blessings.

Say them out loud.

Gratitude isn’t a feeling; it’s a choice that reclaims joy.

Thank you for joining me on today's Permission to Pause. I would love to hear from you!

For comments and episode suggestions contact [email protected]

I'd love to have you vsist my BLOG to join the conversation at patlayton.net

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PLUS my IG REELS https://www.instagram.com/patlayton/reels/

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October 21, 2025Episode 112: PAUSE to STOMP OUT--LIMITING BELIEFS
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Today, we’re getting real about something that every woman of faith faces: the thoughts that whisper “You can’t.”
We’re right in the middle of our Esther Series, and this week we’re getting practical. If you’ve ever thought things like:
I’m not enough.
I’m too late.
I don’t have what it takes.
…then this one’s for you.
These are what I call limiting beliefs—the subtle lies that hold us back from walking fully in the purpose God has placed within us. But here’s the good news: each one can be crushed with God’s Word and a renewed mind.
Let’s walk through the Top 5 Limiting Beliefs that hold Christian women back—and the truth that sets us free.

Thank you for joining me on today's Permission to Pause. I would love to hear from you!

For comments and episode suggestions contact [email protected]

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October 11, 2025Episode 111: PAUSE TO DEFY IMPOSTER SYNDROME
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Our divine assignments are not about never feeling afraid. They’re about choosing faith over fear—obedience over hesitation—even when your knees are shaking.
Like Esther, you don’t need a perfect résumé, a flawless past, or a detailed plan.
You just need the willingness to say YES to God.
So pause and ask yourself:
“Where in my life is God calling me to step up, even though I feel unqualified?”
Your Esther moment might not look like standing before a king. It might look like:
Starting or joining that ministry that sets your soul on fire.
Writing the book that’s been on your heart.
Launching that faith-fueled business.
Or having that difficult, but necessary, conversation.
Whatever it is, remember—you are here, right now, for such a time as this.
Don’t let imposter syndrome keep you small or silent. Like Esther, step forward in faith—and watch what God will do.

Thank you for joining me on today's Permission to Pause. I would love to hear from you!

For comments and episode suggestions contact [email protected]

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September 30, 2025 Episode 110: Pause and Consider Taking Risk
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Greetings and welcome to Permission to Pause--
The YOU TUBE version of this podcast is available at https://www.youtube.com/@patlaytonauthor
The Unstuck Woman Club mentioned is here: https://www.skool.com/the-unstuck-woman-club/about?ref=868be979afca4d5cb0fa88fe4bfa8da0

Thank you for joining me on today's Permission to Pause. I would love to hear from you!

For comments and episode suggestions contact [email protected]

I'd love to have you vsist my BLOG to join the conversation at patlayton.net

Join the conversation via my blog at www.patlayton.net

PLUS my IG REELS https://www.instagram.com/patlayton/reels/

Find DEEPER DIVE Pause notes and LOTS OF FREE RESOURCES here.

Again! Thank you for Pausing with me!
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August 13, 2025 Episode 109: Pause with Arlene Pellicane Author of Making Marriage Easier
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Welcome to Permission to Pause--I am excited to share this episode with you about PAUSING to consider the health of a happy marriage! with my friend ARLENE PELLICANE .
Arlene is a speaker, host of the Happy Home podcast, and author of several books including Parents Rising, Making Marriage Easier, and Screen Kids (coauthored with Dr. Gary Chapman). Arlene has been featured on popular media outlets including The Today Show, Fox & Friends, Focus on the Family, FamilyLife Today, The 700 Club, and the Wall Street Journal. She is the spokesperson for National Marriage Week and has been happily married to her husband, James, for more than 25 years. Arlene earned her BA from Biola University and her master’s in journalism from Regent University. Arlene inspires parents to raise children who are ready for life (not just playing video games). As an advocate of delaying smartphones and social media, her three children are living a revolutionary digital life and thriving. Arlene lives with her family in San Diego. To learn more, visit ArlenePellicane.com.

Thank you for joining me on today's Permission to Pause. I would love to hear from you!

For comments and episode suggestions contact [email protected]

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August 01, 2025 Episode 108: Pause for Quiet Clarity
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There have been seasons in my life when I’ve felt completely uncertain about my next step. Times when I prayed for neon signs, and all I got was a whisper. Times when everything around me looked good on the outside, but my soul was tired of guessing my way forward.
That’s what led me to create a brand-new devotional resource called A Quiet Moment — it’s a 7-FREE day journey into clarity, direction, and purpose. And it’s not just for “when life falls apart.” It’s for those in-between seasons… the ones that feel foggy and quiet… when we’re longing to hear God’s voice again.
Each day includes one scripture — like Psalm 119:105:
“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.”
Not a floodlight… not a spotlight… a lamp. Just enough light for the next step.
GRAB the FREE PDF and many more freebies from my website at www.patlayton.net
Thank you for joining me on today's Permission to Pause. I would love to hear from you!

For comments and episode suggestions contact [email protected]

I'd love to have you vsist my BLOG to join the conversation at patlayton.net

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PLUS my IG REELS https://www.instagram.com/patlayton/reels/

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Again! Thank you for Pausing with me!
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June 23, 2025Episode 107: Pause and consider some new ways I can serve you!
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Welcome to today’s episode of Permission to Pause! I’m so excited to share something that’s been a labor of love behind the scenes—my newly updated website is officially live, and it’s designed with YOU in mind.
In this episode, I’m walking you through the heart behind the update and giving you a peek at the services I now offer to help women like you heal from the past, find clarity in the present, and dream courageously for the future.
Whether you’re longing to share your story, step into your calling, or simply need a soft place to land for a season of healing and purpose—there’s something here for you.
I’ll introduce:
Freedom Flower Life Mapping – a tool to uncover your story and God’s purpose in it.
Imagine Me...Set Free – a path for healing and forgiveness.
Private Coaching & Workshops – one-on-one and group options to help you move forward.
Resources and Devotionals to help you pause with intention and draw closer to God in your everyday.
This is more than a website—it’s a gathering place for women who are ready to live unstuck, to rise up in faith, and to steward their stories with confidence and hope.
Tune in, take a deep breath, and let’s discover how you can step into this next season with clarity and courage.
Thank you for joining me on today's Permission to Pause. I would love to hear from you!

For comments and episode suggestions contact [email protected]

I'd love to have you vsist my BLOG to join the conversation at patlayton.net

Join the conversation via my blog at www.patlayton.net

PLUS my IG REELS https://www.instagram.com/patlayton/reels/

Find DEEPER DIVE Pause notes and LOTS OF FREE RESOURCES here.

Again! Thank you for Pausing with me!
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FAQs about Permission to Pause with Pat Layton:

How many episodes does Permission to Pause with Pat Layton have?

The podcast currently has 143 episodes available.