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Rev. Dr. Patrice Gerideau
Rev. Dr. Patrice Gerideau is a writer, theologian, and storyteller fascinated by what it means to be human in the presence of God. The stories we carry. The things we get right. The ways we mess up. The questions that won't leave us alone. And the grace that keeps finding us anyway. Through essays, reflections, poetry, stories, sermons, conversations, and sometimes even a song, Patrice shares what she's writing, noticing, wondering about, and learning as we make our way through this beautifully…
Episodes
- Rev. Dr. Patrice Gerideau
e99 The Fruitful Writer: Cultivating Patience
Show Notese99: The Fruitful Writer: Cultivating PatienceEpisode SummaryWriting and spiritual formation both require patience. Together, we'll consider how…
- Rev. Dr. Patrice Gerideau
e98: The Fruitful Writer: Cultivating Peace
Show Notese98: The Fruitful Writer: Cultivating PeaceEpisode SummaryFaithful writing begins with listening. In this episode, we explore how peace creates space…
- Rev. Dr. Patrice Gerideau
e97 The Fruitful Writer: Cultivating Joy
Show Notese97: The Fruitful Writer: Cultivating JoyEpisode SummaryCreativity is first a gift before it becomes a responsibility. This episode invites us to…
- Rev. Dr. Patrice Gerideau
e96 The Fruitful Writer: Cultivating Love
Show Notese96: The Fruitful Writer: Cultivating LoveEpisode SummaryLove is the foundation of meaningful storytelling because it teaches us to see people with…
- Rev. Dr. Patrice Gerideau
e95 Sabbath Invitation: Silence
Show Notese95 Sabbath Invitation: SilenceIn the final episode of the Sabbath series, we return to the woman Jesus healed and examine what happened after the…
- Rev. Dr. Patrice Gerideau
e94 Sabbath Invitation: Response
Show NotesThis month we are in a series called Sabbath Invitation. We will be looking at Sabbath through the story of the crippled woman found in Luke…
- Rev. Dr. Patrice Gerideau
e93 Sabbath Invitation: Connection
Show NotesThis month we are in a series called Sabbath Invitation. We will be looking at Sabbath through the story of the crippled woman found in Luke…
- Rev. Dr. Patrice Gerideau
e92 Sabbath Invitation: Show Up
SoulWork NotesThis month we are in a series called, Sabbath Invitation. We will be looking at Sabbath through the story of the crippled women found in Luke…
- Rev. Dr. Patrice Gerideau
e91 Echoing Silence: Resting
SoulWork Notese91 Echoing Silence: RestingAs you move through this week,notice where you are still striving.Not in the obvious places —but in the quiet…
- Rev. Dr. Patrice Gerideau
e90 Echoing Silence: Listening
SoulWork Notese90 Echoing Silence: ListeningAs you move through this week,pay attention to what you almost missed.The thought that surfaced and slipped…
- Rev. Dr. Patrice Gerideau
e89 Echoing Silence: Dwelling
SoulWork Notese89 Echoing Silence: DwellingAs you move through this week,notice how quickly you leave.Not just in silence —but in prayer, in conversation, in…
- Rev. Dr. Patrice Gerideau
e88 Echoing Silence: Entering
SoulWork Notese88 Echoing Silence: EnteringAs 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…
- Rev. Dr. Patrice Gerideau
e87 Search Me: in Disappointment
SoulWork NotesSearch Me — in DisappointmentA Reflection on Luke 24:13-35As you move through this week,notice where disappointment is still lingering within…
- Rev. Dr. Patrice Gerideau
e86 Search Me: in Shame
SoulWork Notese86 Search Me: in ShameA Reflection on Genesis 3:7-13, 21As you move through this week,notice where shame causes hiding.Not to judge yourself.Not…
- Rev. Dr. Patrice Gerideau
e85: Search Me: in Anger
SoulWork NotesSearch Me — in AngerA Reflection on Jonah 4:1-11As you move through this week, notice where anger rises within you. Not to judge it. Not to…
- Rev. Dr. Patrice Gerideau
e84 Search Me: in Fear
SoulWork NotesSearch Me — in FearA Reflection on Judges 6:11-17; 36-39As you move through this week, notice where fear rises within you. Not to shame it. Not…
- Rev. Dr. Patrice Gerideau
e83 Search Me: in Jealousy
SoulWork Notese83 Search Me: in JealousyA Reflection on Genesis 4:1–16As you move through this week, notice when jealousy arises within you. Not to judge it…
- Rev. Dr. Patrice Gerideau
e82 Learning to See: The Future
SoulWork Notese82 Learning to See: The FutureA reflection on John 21:15–19In this episode, we sit with a quiet conversation between Jesus and Peter.After the…
- Rev. Dr. Patrice Gerideau
e81 Learning to See: The Lord Made Known
SoulWork Notese81 Learning to See: The Lord Made Known, a meditation on John 21:1–14The disciples return to what they know—fishing. They work through the night…
- Rev. Dr. Patrice Gerideau
e80 Learning to See: The Truth
SoulWork NotesLearning to See: The Truth, a meditation on John 20:24-29.Welcome back to our series, Learning to See, where we are walking closely with Jesus…
- Rev. Dr. Patrice Gerideau
e79 Learning to See: The One Who Calls Our Name
SoulWork NotesLearning to See: One Who Sees Us, a meditation on John 20:11-18.Happy Resurrection Sunday and welcome back to our series, Learning to See, where…
- Rev. Dr. Patrice Gerideau
e78 Learning to See: The True Vine
SoulWork Notese78 Learning to See: The True Vine, a meditation on John 15:1-5.Welcome back to our series, Learning to See, where we are walking closely with…
- Rev. Dr. Patrice Gerideau
e77 Learning to See: The Way, the Truth and the Life
SoulWork NotesLearning to See: The Way, the Truth, and the Life, a meditation on John 14:1-6.Welcome back to our series, Learning to See, where we are walking…
- Rev. Dr. Patrice Gerideau
e76 Learning to See: The Resurrection and The Life
SoulWork NotesLearning to See: The Resurrection and the Life, a meditation on John 11:23-26.Welcome back to our series, Learning to See, where we are walking…
- Rev. Dr. Patrice Gerideau
e75 Learning to See: The Good Shepherd
SoulWork NotesLearning to See: The Good Shepherd, a meditation on John 10:11-15.Welcome back to our series, Learning to See, where we are walking closely with…
- Rev. Dr. Patrice Gerideau
e74 Learning to See: The Gate For The Sheep
SoulWork NotesLearning to See: The Gate For The Sheep, a meditation on John 10:7-10.Welcome back to our series, Learning to See, where we are walking closely…
- Rev. Dr. Patrice Gerideau
e73 Learning to See: The Light Of The World
SoulWork NotesLearning to See: The Light of the World, a meditation on John 8:7-12.Welcome back to our series, Learning to See, where we are walking closely…
- Rev. Dr. Patrice Gerideau
e72 Learning to See: The Bread of Life
SoulWork NotesLearning to See: The Bread of Life, a meditation on John 6:32-35Welcome back to our series, Learning to See, where we are walking closely with…
- Rev. Dr. Patrice Gerideau
e71 Learning to See: The Savior
SoulWork NotesLearning to See: The Savior, a meditation on John 3:16Welcome to our series, Learning to See. For the months of February, March, and…
- Rev. Dr. Patrice Gerideau
e70 Learning to See: The Word
SoulWork NotesLearning to See: The Word, a meditation on John 1:1-5Welcome to our series, Learning to See. For the months of February, March, and…
- Rev. Dr. Patrice Gerideau
e69 A Word about Joy: Noise Is Required
SoulWork NotesA Word about Joy — Episode 69: Noise Is RequiredWelcome to SoulWork Sanctuary, a weekly place to pause with God.We conclude the series A Word…
- Rev. Dr. Patrice Gerideau
e68 A Word about Joy: Rest Is Required
SoulWork NotesWelcome to SoulWork Sanctuary, a weekly place to pause with God.We continue the series A Word about Joy—seven reflections shaped by what my…
- Rev. Dr. Patrice Gerideau
e67 A Word about Joy: The Details
SoulWork NotesA Word about Joy — Episode 67: Joy as Attention to DetailsWelcome to SoulWork Sanctuary, a weekly place to pause with God.We continue our series…
- Rev. Dr. Patrice Gerideau
e66 A Word about Joy: Curiosity
SoulWork NotesWelcome to SoulWork Sanctuary, a weekly place to pause with God.e66 A Word about Joy: CuriosityWe begin a new year with a new series, A Word…
- Rev. Dr. Patrice Gerideau
e65 Year-End Prayer: A Benediction for What Remains
SoulWork NotesThis final episode of the year offers a contemplative benediction — a guided time of breath, reflection, and prayer to close the year in peace…
- Rev. Dr. Patrice Gerideau
e64 Year-End Examen: Remembering with Gratitude
SoulWork NotesA gentle Year-End Examen to close the year with gratitude, truth, and renewal. Through breath, silence, and prayer, you’ll trace grace through…
- Rev. Dr. Patrice Gerideau
e63 Love in Earthen Vessels: The Story of Mary
SoulWork NotesIn this Christmas episode, we rest in Mary’s yes — the courageous surrender that welcomed God’s love into the world. Her story reminds us that…
- Rev. Dr. Patrice Gerideau
e62 Love in Earthen Vessels: The Story of Bathsheba
SoulWork NotesBathsheba’s story reminds us that God’s grace can transform even the deepest pain into peace. In this episode, we explore how God restores what…
- Rev. Dr. Patrice Gerideau
e61 Love in Earthen Vessels: The Story of Ruth
SoulWork NotesRuth’s story invites us to trust the slow work of God — to believe that redemption unfolds through loyalty, presence, and steadfast love. In this…
- Rev. Dr. Patrice Gerideau
e60 Love in Earthen Vessels: The Story of Rahab
SoulWork NotesRahab’s story reminds us that no past disqualifies us from God’s purpose. Through faith and courage, she became part of Jesus’ lineage — proof…
- Rev. Dr. Patrice Gerideau
e59 Love in Earthen Vessels: The Story of Tamar
SoulWork NotesSummary: In this first episode of Love in Earthen Vessels, we meet Tamar—a woman wronged and misunderstood, yet remembered in the lineage of…
- Rev. Dr. Patrice Gerideau
e58 Graceful Forgiveness: When We Forgive Others
SoulWork Notes This final reflection in the Graceful Forgiveness series explores what it means to forgive others by trusting God’s ability to redeem what was…
- Rev. Dr. Patrice Gerideau
e57 Graceful Forgiveness: When We Forgive Ourselves
SoulWork NotesEpisode 57: When We Forgive OurselvesScripture: Psalm 103:12Series: Graceful ForgivenessSummary:This week’s reflection explores the courage it…
- Rev. Dr. Patrice Gerideau
e56 Graceful Forgiveness: When God Forgives Us
Soul Care Notese56 Graceful Forgiveness: When God Forgives UsThis week, we pause at the cross and listen to one of the most astounding prayers ever…
- Rev. Dr. Patrice Gerideau
e55 Graceful Forgiveness: The Power of Forgiveness
SoulWork NotesEpisode 55: The Power of ForgivenessScripture: Matthew 18:21–22Series: Graceful ForgivenessThis month, we’re entering a sacred rhythm of release…
- Rev. Dr. Patrice Gerideau
e54 Fearless Faith: Refusing to Give Up Hope
Soul Care NotesThe Shunammite Woman: Refusing to Give Up Hope(2 Kings 4:8–37)The Shunammite woman’s story reminds us that fearless faith is not about…
- Rev. Dr. Patrice Gerideau
e53 Fearless Faith: Doing the Unexpected Thing
Soul Care NotesBithiah, Pharaoh’s Daughter: Doing the Unexpected Thing(Exodus 2:1–10)Bithiah’s courage began with compassion. In a moment when fear ruled…
- Rev. Dr. Patrice Gerideau
e52 Fearless Faith: Saying What Needs to Be Said
Soul Care NotesThe Prophetess Huldah: Saying What Needs to Be Said(2 Chronicles 34:22–28)Huldah’s story reminds us that fearless faith often begins in quiet…
- Rev. Dr. Patrice Gerideau
e51 Fearless Faith: Advocating for Your Rights
SoulWork NotesThe Five Daughters of Zelophehad: Advocating for Your Rights(Numbers 27:1–11)The daughters of Zelophehad remind us that fearless faith begins…
- Rev. Dr. Patrice Gerideau
e50 Why the Name Change?
SoulWork NotesThis week’s SoulWork invites you to pause at the threshold of a new beginning. Throughout Scripture, a change of name marks transformation—Abram…
- Rev. Dr. Patrice Gerideau
e49 Soulful Sisterhood: Sisters Who Pray Together
Soul Care Notese49 Soulful Sisterhood Series: Sisters Who Pray TogetherIn Acts 12:12–17, the early church gathers to pray for Peter while he is in prison, and…
- Rev. Dr. Patrice Gerideau
e48 Soulful Sisterhood: Bearing One Another’s Burdens
Soul Care Notese48 Soulful Sisterhood Series: Bearing One Another’s BurdensIn Galatians 6:2, Paul reminds us: “Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you…
- Rev. Dr. Patrice Gerideau
e47 Soulful Sisterhood: When Sisters Disagree
Soul Care Notese47: Soulful Sisterhood Series: When Sisters DisagreeIn this episode of Sister Soul Care, we turn to Philippians 4:2–3, where Paul urges two…
- Rev. Dr. Patrice Gerideau
e46 Soulful Sisterhood: Sisterhood as a Gift
Soul Care Notese46 Soulful Sisterhood Series: Sisterhood as a GiftIn this episode of Sister Soul Care, we rest with the wisdom of Ecclesiastes 4:9–12: “Two are…
- Rev. Dr. Patrice Gerideau
e45 Soulful Psalms of Summer: Fully Known and Loved
Soul Care NotesEpisode 45: Fully Known and LovedSoulful Psalms of Summer SeriesPsalm 139 is a sacred reminder that God knows you completely and loves you…
- Rev. Dr. Patrice Gerideau
e44 Soulful Psalms of Summer: Fullness of Joy
Soul Care NotesEpisode 44: Fullness of JoySoulful Psalms of Summer SeriesJoy is not fleeting. Joy is not selfish. Joy is your inheritance in God.Psalm 16…
- Rev. Dr. Patrice Gerideau
e43 Soulful Psalms of Summer: A Heart of Praise
Soul Care NotesEpisode 44: A Heart of PraiseSoulful Psalms of Summer SeriesPsalm 100 is short but powerful—it reminds us that the natural response to joy is…
- Rev. Dr. Patrice Gerideau
e42 Soulful Psalms of Summer: Joy After the Storm
Soul Care NotesEpisode 43: Joy After the StormSoulful Psalms of Summer SeriesPsalm 30 reminds us that sorrow is not the end of the story.Weeping may endure for…
- Rev. Dr. Patrice Gerideau
e41 Soulful Psalms of Summer: Healed and Held
Soul Care NotesEpisode 41: Healed and HeldSoulful Psalms of Summer SeriesThis week’s psalm is a gentle call back to the truth:God’s love heals, holds, and…
- Rev. Dr. Patrice Gerideau
e40 Soulful Psalms of Summer: Courage in Healing
Soul Care NotesEpisode 40: Courage in HealingSoulful Psalms of Summer SeriesThis week’s psalm invites a radical reframing.What if “the enemy” in Psalm 27 isn’t…