Purposeful Pauses

About Purposeful Pauses

This podcast explores the topics of work, play, and spirituality with thoughtful pauses. Communication and language have the power to connect and heal us, and I aim to share anything that can bring us together. From my experiences in education, social work, and as a licensed clinical social worker, to my faith in God and fun moments with loved ones, I hope to inspire and connect through this platform. This space is a blank canvas for new ideas and conversations. Anna’s blog: https://arrestedbygrace.com/

Publisher

Anna

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 Sept 2023

Latest episode

2 Mar 2025

Latest episodes

10 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Mar 2025

   Episode 10 Birds sing dawn will come

   Love reveals our deepest vulnerabilities. May God infuse your love with reconciliation and hope.

2. 

   2 Sept 2024

   Episode 9 It was good!

   Celebrate God‘s goodness in your life! Remember that He looks at you and says you are good!

3. 

   25 Aug 2024

   Episode 8 Designing Your Life

   How can you design your life through psychological flexibility and God's love?

4. 

   5 May 2024

   Episode 7 Great Works

   This episode gives pause to the great works that you hope to achieve in your life. What does that look like?

5. 

   28 Apr 2024

   Episode 6 Moments in Moments

   How we can find peace in looking for the moments in the moments.

6. 

   5 Apr 2024

   Episode 5 Come Have Breakfast with Me

   A poem written by Anna Hebb based on the passage from John 21: 1-14

7. 

   4 Apr 2024

   Episode 4 What is joy?

8. 

   27 Jan 2024

   Episode 3 As A Mother Comforts

   “Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has born? Though she may forget, I will not forget you! Isaiah 49:15

9. 

   6 Sept 2023

   Episode 2 Connections, A Father's Love, and Laura Marshall

   As you know, connections mean the world to me. In this episode, I share a meaningful connection that happened today with a reflection from a previous blog post, "The Whispers." (https://arrestedbygrace.com/2023/06/22/the-whispers/) I reference a book by Pat Garber about Ocracoke, NC. (https://www.amazon.com/Ocracoke-Wild-Naturalists-Outer-Island/dp/1878086375/ref=pd_bxgy_img_sccl_1/140-1280566-6099948?pd_rd_w=xNeKR&content-id=amzn1.sym.26a5c67f-1a30-486b-bb90-b523ad38d5a0&pf_rd_p=26a5c67f-1a30-486b-bb90-b523ad38d5a0&pf_rd_r=C766NY764ME93GR5EWHX&pd_rd_wg=UisGp&pd_rd_r=746d11b1-c038-46dd-881c-c76dfd3c930d&pd_rd_i=1878086375&psc=1)

10. 

    4 Sept 2023

    Episode 1 The Goodness of God

    The goodness of God is something that I am constantly reminded of in my life. Whether it's the beauty of nature that surrounds me, the kindness of strangers, or the love of my family and friends, I see evidence of God's goodness everywhere I look. Even amid challenging times, I am comforted by the knowledge that God is always with me and has a plan for my life. His goodness is beyond measure, and I am grateful for how He blesses me each day. Did you know God reassured Moses and showed him "all His goodness?" This story is found in Exodus 33. If anyone needed reassurance, it was Moses. So, too, for us today. Amid all you have going on, ask God to show you "all His goodness." Episode transcript with hyperlinks to materials discussed. There is a precious book full of golden nuggets. I return to the book to read and listen to the audio version--Gentle and Lowly by Ortlund (https://www.amazon.com/Gentle-Lowly-Christ-Sinners-Sufferers/dp/1433566133/ref=asc_df_1433566133/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=416902034635&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8681442570380479882&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9008602&hvtargid=pla-896744331242&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=94182732936&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=416902034635&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8681442570380479882&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9008602&hvtargid=pla-896744331242). Ortlund discussed the verses in Exodus when Moses wanted reassurance of God's glory and acceptance (Exodus 33). Most notably, God placed Moses in the cleft of the rock and covered him with His hand. And, then, "I will cause all My goodness to pass before you," the LORD replied, "and I will proclaim My name—the LORD—in your presence." Exodus 33: 19 To reassure God showed "all His goodness." Of all the things God could have shown him or allowed him to experience, He wanted Moses to be overwhelmed by God's goodness. Alone with God, in quiet solitude, God had his complete attention. When I'm quiet enough, I sometimes spend too much time thinking about all the things that need healing or restoration. I pondered how beautiful it would be to just rest your mind and be open to the covering of God in the quiet. To experience all of His goodness. In my prayer time and worship, God reminded me of a song. It was a twist and turn of selecting songs and singing. I was overwhelmed by His goodness as I remembered my husband singing this song on mission trips and outreach opportunities. In my prayers, I saw a vision and spoke to the Lord about the why and the what of the message. I hesitated to call my friend. It had to do with her child. It was the goodness of God displayed. She responded by saying that God had given her the same vision many years ago and that He was confirming the goodness again. His goodness. Expressed in our prayers, worship, and daily activities, and confirmed over and over again. I pray His goodness will cover you today. I pray that you experience His hand covering you and placing you in a quiet space to heal and listen. Songs from my worship time: One Thing I Know by Selah (https://youtu.be/33jRO6Y--CI?si=3cbmHIRc-YlBExhT) Goodness of God (Bethel Music Version) (https://youtu.be/n0FBb6hnwTo?si=LerfrVP056A_fFhx)

Podcast Authority Score: 7 / 100

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Social presence

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Engagement

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