Pause with Prudence is a soulful, contemplative podcast for the spiritually restless—those rethinking or on the edges of faith, untangling old beliefs, or simply longing for a quiet, reflective space to belong.
Hosted by Prudence Dancy—a former pastor, folk singer, and spiritual director—each episode offers gentle answers to hard and holy questions. Blending story, reflection, and spiritual practice, Pause with Prudence invites listeners to breathe deeply, rediscover the present moment, and explore what it means to live fully alive in body, soul, and spirit.
Whether you identify as a questioner, quiet believer, or you simply long for a slower, more intentional way of being, this podcast is a companion for your journey. Here, you’ll find beauty in the unraveling, courage in the questions, and hope in the pause.
Are you stuck in negative thoughts, anxious reactions, or habits that seem impossible to change? The hopeful news is that your brain is not fixed—it is continually changing.
In this episode of Pause with Prudence, Prudence will explore with you how neuroplasticity connects with the biblical invitation to be transformed by the renewing of our minds., She will give you tips on how you can begin creating healthier pathways in both your brains and your soul.
You do not have to change everything at once. One small practice, repeated faithfully, can gradually transform the way you think, respond, and live.
14 Sept 2026
S2E1 | Can the Words We Choose Change the Way We Live?
The words we repeat can become the thoughts we believe—and those thoughts can shape how we see ourselves, other people, and the world.
In this episode of Pause with Prudence, Prudence shares three simple phrases that have changed her life.
Discover how these small choices can move us from worry to openness, from criticism to compassion, and from simply noticing what is wrong to recognizing the grace and beauty already around us.
22 Jun 2026
12 | How Can We Live Right Side Up in an Upside Down World?
In this season finale of Pause with Prudence, Prudence explores what it means to live “right side up” in a world that often feels upside down. Rather than reacting from fear, control, or urgency, this episode invites you into a quieter, deeper way of living—rooted in love, presence, and union with God. A gentle reflection to choose the Third Way in everyday life is offered as an option.
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8 Jun 2026
11 | Can You Give Love You Have Not Received?
Many of us have been taught that loving ourselves is selfish or spiritually dangerous. Yet Jesus calls us to love our neighbor as ourselves—which raises an important question: Can you actually give love you have not received? In this episode of Pause with Prudence, Prudence reflects on how our ability to love others begins with receiving God’s love for us first, allowing that love to shape how we care for ourselves and overflow toward others.
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18 May 2026
10 | Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?
This episode reflects on one of the most painful questions people ask: Why do bad things happen to good people? Rather than blaming God for suffering, Prudence explores how freedom, the laws of creation, and human choice shape our world—and how God’s response to suffering is not control, but presence. You are asked to consider where God might be found in the midst of pain, loss, and unanswered questions.
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4 May 2026
9 | What is the Good News of and for a Christ Follower?
In this episode of Pause with Prudence, Prudence reflects on the heart of the good news found in the life of Jesus—God’s nearness, unconditional love, grace, and the possibility of transformation. It is an invitation to move beyond fear or performance and rediscover a life rooted in love and belonging.
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20 Apr 2026
8 | Why Do Christians Sometimes Live Differently Than the Teachings of Jesus They Say TheyFollow?
In this episode of Pause with Prudence, Prudence reflects on why Christians sometimes live in ways that seem different from the teachings of Jesus. Through eight gentle pauses, she invites listeners to notice possible disconnects between faith and practice—and to rediscover the compassionate heart of Christ.
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6 Apr 2026
7 | What Happened to Christianity? Pt. 2
This episode traces how Christianity shifted from a living spiritual movement into a religious institution and industry. Prudence reflects on what was lost — and how we can reconnect with a more honest, life-giving faith.
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23 Mar 2026
6 | When Did the Good News of Christianity Become Such Bad News? Pt. 1
Why does Christianity sometimes feel more heavy than hopeful? In this episode, Prudence explores how a faith rooted in love slowly became shaped by fear, power, and control — and how we might find our way back to the heart of Jesus.
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9 Mar 2026
5 | What’s the Difference Between Being Spiritual and Being Religious?
Prudence gently unpacks the often-confusing distinction between being religious and being spiritual. Rather than arguing for one or the other, this episode opens a thoughtful space to explore the negative and positive sides of each, while also exploring how each can help us grow, connect, and experience the Divine.
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23 Feb 2026
4 | What Does It Mean to Live Fully Alive?
In this episode, Prudence explores what it means to live fully alive — not just physically breathing, but emotionally present, spiritually grounded, and connected to what truly matters. This conversation is an invitation to wake up to your own life and live with intention, courage, and compassion.
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9 Feb 2026
3 | Why Is It So Hard to Let Things Go?
Letting go is one of the hardest spiritual practices. In this episode, Prudence unpacks why we hold on to old hurts and expectations, and how to begin releasing them with patience and compassion. A healing invitation for anyone feeling stuck or burdened.
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26 Jan 2026
2 | How Do I Live in the Present Moment?
What does it mean to live in the present moment? Prudence explains why presence is so fleeting yet so essential, weaving together spiritual insight and simple daily practices. Listeners are invited into a slower, quieter experience of the “now.”
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12 Jan 2026
1 | Why Do I Need a Pause in My Life?
In this opening conversation, Prudence explores the life-giving rhythm of pausing. She shares how slowing down restores the body, calms the nervous system, and creates space for spiritual awareness. This episode offers gentle guidance for anyone longing for a more grounded way of living.
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6 Jan 2026
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