The Sunday Pause Podcast Sat, 07 Mar 2026 18:40:23 -0500 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2552821 en-us © 2026 The Sunday Pause Podcast yes d53ece93-e195-5fe7-8bd1-3581ce934667 thesundaypausepodcast@gmail.com The Sunday Pause episodic false A space to pause, breathe and meet with Jesus in the middle of everyday life. Join Jessie and Michaella for honest conversations about faith, rest and finding God's presence right where you are.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) The Sunday Pause thesundaypausepodcast@gmail.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/485mvk1d67i8lkadfgcuossvb6hw?.jpg The Sunday Pause Podcast Fruit of the Spirit: Peace (With Special Guest, Alexandra Ortman) Fruit of the Spirit: Peace (With Special Guest, Alexandra Ortman) How do you hold onto peace when life feels unpredictable? In this episode, we talk about finding steady, lasting peace in the middle of uncertain situations and challenging life circumstances. Special guest Alexandra shares her personal journey of learning to trust God through the unknown and choosing calm over fear when everything feels unstable.

Join us for an honest, encouraging conversation about what it truly means to live with peace—no matter what you’re facing.

]]> How do you hold onto peace when life feels unpredictable? In this episode, we talk about finding steady, lasting peace in the middle of uncertain situations and challenging life circumstances. Special guest Alexandra shares her personal journey of learning to trust God through the unknown and choosing calm over fear when everything feels unstable.

Join us for an honest, encouraging conversation about what it truly means to live with peace—no matter what you’re facing.

]]> The Sunday Pause Buzzsprout-18767297 Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:00:00 -0600 4872 3 4 full false Fruit of the Spirit: Joy (With Special Guest, Jorge Barrera) Fruit of the Spirit: Joy (With Special Guest, Jorge Barrera) Joy isn’t always loud. Sometimes it’s forged in life’s deepest valleys and sometimes it’s found in the ordinary moments of everyday life.

In this episode in our series on Fruit of the Spirit we discuss Joy with our special guest, Jorge Barrera. Jorge opens up about both deeply personal experiences and regular, everyday moments that shaped his understanding of true, lasting joy. His honesty and vulnerability bring such a meaningful perspective to this conversation.

]]> Joy isn’t always loud. Sometimes it’s forged in life’s deepest valleys and sometimes it’s found in the ordinary moments of everyday life.

In this episode in our series on Fruit of the Spirit we discuss Joy with our special guest, Jorge Barrera. Jorge opens up about both deeply personal experiences and regular, everyday moments that shaped his understanding of true, lasting joy. His honesty and vulnerability bring such a meaningful perspective to this conversation.

]]> The Sunday Pause Buzzsprout-18723905 Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:00:00 -0600 3273 3 3 full false Fruit of the Spirit: Love Fruit of the Spirit: Love In this episode, we explore the fruit of the Spirit, Love. Love is the foundation — without it, everything else becomes performance.

Scripture reveals that God is love, and through the Holy Spirit, His love is poured into our hearts. Jesus modeled sacrificial, agape love, and He said this is how the world will recognize His disciples.

Love isn’t just a feeling — it’s a Spirit-produced lifestyle that fulfills the law and transforms how we treat others.

Who is the Holy Spirit calling you to love better today?

]]> In this episode, we explore the fruit of the Spirit, Love. Love is the foundation — without it, everything else becomes performance.

Scripture reveals that God is love, and through the Holy Spirit, His love is poured into our hearts. Jesus modeled sacrificial, agape love, and He said this is how the world will recognize His disciples.

Love isn’t just a feeling — it’s a Spirit-produced lifestyle that fulfills the law and transforms how we treat others.

Who is the Holy Spirit calling you to love better today?

]]> The Sunday Pause Buzzsprout-18671307 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 18:00:00 -0600 2522 3 2 full false What is the Fruit of the Spirit? What is the Fruit of the Spirit? The Fruit of the Spirit isn’t a checklist of behaviors, but the visible evidence of the Holy Spirit at work in a believer’s life. 

In this episode, we introduce the Fruit of the Spirit from Galatians 5, written by the Apostle Paul to the churches in Galatia. We explore what “fruit” really means and how these Christlike qualities grow naturally as we walk in step with the Spirit. This episode is the start of our Fruit of the Spirit series, so make sure to follow along each week as we discuss each “fruit!”


]]> The Fruit of the Spirit isn’t a checklist of behaviors, but the visible evidence of the Holy Spirit at work in a believer’s life. 

In this episode, we introduce the Fruit of the Spirit from Galatians 5, written by the Apostle Paul to the churches in Galatia. We explore what “fruit” really means and how these Christlike qualities grow naturally as we walk in step with the Spirit. This episode is the start of our Fruit of the Spirit series, so make sure to follow along each week as we discuss each “fruit!”


]]> Buzzsprout-18568223 Sun, 08 Feb 2026 18:00:00 -0600 2498 3 1 full false Courage to Let Go: Releasing Old Seasons and Walking Forward with God Courage to Let Go: Releasing Old Seasons and Walking Forward with God Letting go takes courage—especially when the things we’re holding onto once mattered deeply. In this episode, we talk about how good things can quietly become idols, how identity can get tied to old seasons, and why God sometimes asks us to release what’s familiar in order to follow Him faithfully.

]]> Letting go takes courage—especially when the things we’re holding onto once mattered deeply. In this episode, we talk about how good things can quietly become idols, how identity can get tied to old seasons, and why God sometimes asks us to release what’s familiar in order to follow Him faithfully.

]]> The Sunday Pause Buzzsprout-18568225 Sun, 25 Jan 2026 18:00:00 -0600 2780 2 2 full false From Resolutions to Revelation: Letting God Set the Agenda From Resolutions to Revelation: Letting God Set the Agenda In this episode, we talk about New Year’s resolutions through a Christ-centered lens. We explore why self-fixing so often fails and how true, lasting change comes from surrender, stillness and letting God set the agenda. It’s an honest, encouraging conversation about trading willpower for surrender and asking God not “What should I fix?” or “What goal should be set?” but “What are You forming in me?” and “Where are You leading me?”

]]> In this episode, we talk about New Year’s resolutions through a Christ-centered lens. We explore why self-fixing so often fails and how true, lasting change comes from surrender, stillness and letting God set the agenda. It’s an honest, encouraging conversation about trading willpower for surrender and asking God not “What should I fix?” or “What goal should be set?” but “What are You forming in me?” and “Where are You leading me?”

]]> The Sunday Pause Buzzsprout-18529360 Sun, 18 Jan 2026 18:00:00 -0600 3019 2 3 full false Reflection: Obey - Michaella’s 2025 Word of the Year Reflection: Obey - Michaella’s 2025 Word of the Year In this episode, Michaella shares the heart behind her word for 2025: Obey. 2025 was a journey of learning how to truly obey God by letting go of control, laying her plans, fears, and expectations at His feet, and trusting Him with the outcome. Obedience stretched Michaella into places that required surrender—saying yes to what God asked of her, even when it was uncomfortable or didn’t make sense.

We talk about how obedience became an act of faith, how surrender was a daily choice, and how God met Michaella in the moments she chose to follow His lead instead of her own. If you’re in a season of releasing control and learning to trust God more fully, this episode is for you.

]]> In this episode, Michaella shares the heart behind her word for 2025: Obey. 2025 was a journey of learning how to truly obey God by letting go of control, laying her plans, fears, and expectations at His feet, and trusting Him with the outcome. Obedience stretched Michaella into places that required surrender—saying yes to what God asked of her, even when it was uncomfortable or didn’t make sense.

We talk about how obedience became an act of faith, how surrender was a daily choice, and how God met Michaella in the moments she chose to follow His lead instead of her own. If you’re in a season of releasing control and learning to trust God more fully, this episode is for you.

]]> The Sunday Pause Buzzsprout-18484936 Sun, 11 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0600 3513 2 2 full false Reflection: Trust — Jessie’s 2025 Word of the Year Reflection: Trust — Jessie’s 2025 Word of the Year In this heartfelt and vulnerable episode, Jessie reflects on her word for 2025: Trust. Through honest storytelling and faith-filled insight, she shares how God has worked in her life over the past year—through moments of uncertainty, growth, waiting and surrender. Jessie opens up about the lessons God has taught her, how trust was tested and strengthened and what it looks like to rely on Him even when the path isn’t clear. This episode is an encouragement for anyone learning to let go of control, deepen their faith, and trust God more fully in the season they’re in.

]]> In this heartfelt and vulnerable episode, Jessie reflects on her word for 2025: Trust. Through honest storytelling and faith-filled insight, she shares how God has worked in her life over the past year—through moments of uncertainty, growth, waiting and surrender. Jessie opens up about the lessons God has taught her, how trust was tested and strengthened and what it looks like to rely on Him even when the path isn’t clear. This episode is an encouragement for anyone learning to let go of control, deepen their faith, and trust God more fully in the season they’re in.

]]> The Sunday Pause Buzzsprout-18427823 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 14:00:00 -0600 2905 2 1 full false Rooted in Gratitude: Anchoring the Heart Rooted in Gratitude: Anchoring the Heart In this episode, we explore how gratitude grounds our hearts in God’s peace—no matter the season. Discover how thankfulness shifts perspective, strengthens faith, and anchors us through both joy and hardship. Learn simple, practical ways to live rooted in gratitude and let it overflow into everyday life.


]]> In this episode, we explore how gratitude grounds our hearts in God’s peace—no matter the season. Discover how thankfulness shifts perspective, strengthens faith, and anchors us through both joy and hardship. Learn simple, practical ways to live rooted in gratitude and let it overflow into everyday life.


]]> Buzzsprout-18402574 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 16:00:00 -0600 3409 1 6 full false Embrace The Flow - Move In Rhythm With The Holy Spirit Embrace The Flow - Move In Rhythm With The Holy Spirit In this episode, two best friends dive into what it means to stop striving and start trusting God’s rhythm. Drawing from Scripture and real-life reflections, they talk about letting go of control, finding clarity in stillness and learning to move in step with the Holy Spirit. This episode invites you to embrace peace over pressure, flow over force and discover the freedom that comes when you allow God to lead every season of your life 

]]> In this episode, two best friends dive into what it means to stop striving and start trusting God’s rhythm. Drawing from Scripture and real-life reflections, they talk about letting go of control, finding clarity in stillness and learning to move in step with the Holy Spirit. This episode invites you to embrace peace over pressure, flow over force and discover the freedom that comes when you allow God to lead every season of your life 

]]> The Sunday Pause Buzzsprout-18358020 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0600 3433 1 5 full false Responding to His Voice - Living From The Pause Responding to His Voice - Living From The Pause What if the most transformative moments with God happen in the stillness? In this episode, we open up about our journeys of learning to pause—really pause—and respond to God’s voice with intention and trust. Together, we explore how slowing down reshapes our decisions, our emotions and our faith walk. This is an invitation to quiet the noise, lean into His presence and live from a place of holy attentiveness.


]]> What if the most transformative moments with God happen in the stillness? In this episode, we open up about our journeys of learning to pause—really pause—and respond to God’s voice with intention and trust. Together, we explore how slowing down reshapes our decisions, our emotions and our faith walk. This is an invitation to quiet the noise, lean into His presence and live from a place of holy attentiveness.


]]> The Sunday Pause Buzzsprout-18282374 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:00:00 -0600 2959 1 4 full false Practicing Presence — Hearing God in the Ordinary Practicing Presence — Hearing God in the Ordinary What if the voice of God isn’t hiding in mountaintop moments, but whispering through the ordinary? This episode invites you to cultivate presence—learning to notice God in small details, simple tasks, and the spaces in between. Through stories, gentle guidance, and practical practices, we explore how to tune our hearts to hear God right where we are.


]]> What if the voice of God isn’t hiding in mountaintop moments, but whispering through the ordinary? This episode invites you to cultivate presence—learning to notice God in small details, simple tasks, and the spaces in between. Through stories, gentle guidance, and practical practices, we explore how to tune our hearts to hear God right where we are.


]]> The Sunday Pause Buzzsprout-18250844 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 07:00:00 -0600 3218 1 3 full false Protecting the Pause - Guarding Your Time With God Protecting the Pause - Guarding Your Time With God In this episode, we explore what it truly means to protect the pause—those sacred, quiet moments with God that keep us grounded, filled, and focused. 

Join us as we share honest conversations, practical encouragement, and biblical truth on how to guard your time with God in a world that constantly competes for your attention. Whether you’re driving, folding laundry or sipping coffee, we’re here to help you slow down, breathe and reconnect with the One who restores your soul.

]]> In this episode, we explore what it truly means to protect the pause—those sacred, quiet moments with God that keep us grounded, filled, and focused. 

Join us as we share honest conversations, practical encouragement, and biblical truth on how to guard your time with God in a world that constantly competes for your attention. Whether you’re driving, folding laundry or sipping coffee, we’re here to help you slow down, breathe and reconnect with the One who restores your soul.

]]> The Sunday Pause Buzzsprout-18200882 Sun, 16 Nov 2025 18:00:00 -0600 3974 1 2 full false Who We Are, And Why We Hit Pause. Who We Are, And Why We Hit Pause. In our very first episode, we’re inviting you into our story — who we are, how our friendship began, and how our walk with Jesus has shaped every part of our journey.

We talk about the heart behind The Sunday Pause — why we believe pausing matters, and how slowing down has become a sacred rhythm for us. In a world that’s always rushing, we’ve learned that the pause isn’t just a break — it’s an invitation. It’s a moment to breathe, to reflect, to listen, and to reconnect with God and each other.

So join us for this honest, joy-filled conversation about friendship, faith, and finding peace in the still moments. This is where This Sunday Pause begins — right here, with two best friends choosing to rest in His presence before stepping into a new week.

]]> In our very first episode, we’re inviting you into our story — who we are, how our friendship began, and how our walk with Jesus has shaped every part of our journey.

We talk about the heart behind The Sunday Pause — why we believe pausing matters, and how slowing down has become a sacred rhythm for us. In a world that’s always rushing, we’ve learned that the pause isn’t just a break — it’s an invitation. It’s a moment to breathe, to reflect, to listen, and to reconnect with God and each other.

So join us for this honest, joy-filled conversation about friendship, faith, and finding peace in the still moments. This is where This Sunday Pause begins — right here, with two best friends choosing to rest in His presence before stepping into a new week.

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