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Hosted by Jessie Elenbaas · religion · EN
This podcast helps you slow down, take a breath and shift your focus to the good, the true and the now so you can LOVE this life YOU live. Each SEASON is different, reflecting themes of rest, hope and listening.SEASON 4 - Become a Jedi of Attentiveness to your life, fighting the dark side of distraction and reclaiming freedom and joySEASON 3 - Be inspired by listening to The Door Before Joy -- a memoir about spiritual transformation found in times of uncertainty and waiting.SEASON 2 - Calling all moms! Refuel your often-empty tank by pausing to meet the needs of your self & spirit. SEASON 1 - Are you feeling burnt out? Find refreshing reasons to pause so you can be more present to your life and create an INTENTION FOR CHANGE. Love what you hear? Follow this podcast and share it with your friends and family. You will also enjoy reading Jessie's blog, Unforced Rhythms, which focuses on the transformational power of listening. Thanks for being here. I want you to love your
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Signup to Generate a PitchThis podcast helps you slow down, take a breath and shift your focus to the good, the true and the now so you can LOVE this life YOU live.
The Brilliant Pause is hosted by Jessie Elenbaas. The show has published 65 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Looking for Light in Dark Times" (23 March 2026, 18 minutes), "When Friendships Fail, Try This" (3 February 2026, 18 minutes), and "Try This to Fill the Void" (15 June 2025, 21 minutes).
The Brilliant Pause publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 35 minutes across 65 episodes.
Booking probability for The Brilliant Pause is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Brilliant Pause requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Brilliant Pause's contact route on record: verified email.
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Jessie Elenbaas hosts The Brilliant Pause, a religion podcast with 65 episodes published.
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Episode #9
When worry, stress and uncertainty make life feel heavy, where do you go to find hope and renewal? Where can you find light in dark times? If what Jesus said was true - about being the light of the world - why does the...
Episode #8
If sharing your feelings in a friendship - or any close relationship - is hard, you're not alone. In this episode, I share what I learned after a difficult conversation led to a friendship explosion. But it was where I...
Episode #7
Are you tired? Weary? Burned out on religion? Tune in. Thirst can be more than a physical thing. What is the thing you resort to when boredom strikes, when dreams die, when life feels out of control? In this episode...
Episode #6
Do you ever feel like your faith has flatlined? You believe in God, but something is missing? In this episode, you'll discover a metaphor that will help you see your spiritual life in a new way. And I'll share 5 ways to...
Episode #5
Whether this is a season of joy or sorrow for you, light is needed to see, celebrate and get through trying times. No matter your current circumstances, there's a calling to remember - a calling that will carry you when...
Episode #4
Living attentively includes paying attention to your soul - llstening for God's Spirit to speak. In this episode, learn what awareness of God's Kingdom has to do with living freely. And discover how Adam and Eve...
You stand at a crossroads. Neither choice looks good, easy, or like what you expected? What do you do? In today's Jedi training, we'll explore 3 voices you can listen to - each influencing the decision you make in a...
Episode #2
Has life lost its fervor? Do you feel like something's missing, but you aren't sure what it is? Do you feel disconnected from what brings you joy? In season 4, become a Jedi of Attentiveness. In this episode, you'll...
Episode #1
In Season 4, we'll focus on becoming Jedis of Attentiveness so we can experience more freedom and joy, greater connection with ourselves, those around us and with the life force known as God. Our Jedi training today...
Episode #17
If you're thirsty for SOMETHING MORE THAN RELIGION and want to know God in a deeper way, you'll love this organic conversation with Mike Labrum, who is a Pastor and Spiritual Director. And if you're thinking, what the...
In this insightful interview, Melissa Robertson takes listeners on her journey from conservative Christianity to an inclusive, evolving faith. With her extensive repertoire of reading, Melissa paints a refreshing...
Episode #15
In this vulnerable conversation about what it means to live authentically and find purpose, Shane Rossow opens up about his evolving faith journey and how it shaped his lens of being gay. Shane provides encouragement to...
Reflecting on the four stages of uncertainty, artist Teresa Elenbaas opens up about the importance of CREATIVITY in the midst of CHAOS and DESERT seasons. In a vulnerable discussion of the healing benefits of...
How does listening impact true understanding and decision-making? What does it mean to live in the freedom of God, even with our identity? What is the "door" before joy, really? And in the epilogue, I'll give you a...
Why is going back to the basics of faith important? How can flaws become beautiful? And how does listening for Jesus's voice impact making decisions? These questions and more are explored in Chapters 35-37 of The Door...
How did the beginning of the pandemic spark insight into four stages of uncertainty ? What light shines brightest in darkness? And what show prompted a total rethink of Jesus's role in a faith journey. This and more...
What can a different "call" look like? What's the benefit of remembering when it comes to taking steps in an unknown direction? And what does it mean to live in the FREEDOM of GOD? These are a few questions that arise...
How does a story about JOY start in frustration? What did the end of 2019 bring? What is the moment that presents the door? And what is required to walk through it? These are the concluding chapters in the DESERT stage...
Why the conundrum with church? What's so important about the MIDDLE of anything? And what to do when God isn't giving you what you ask for? These are a few of that arise during Chapters 22-24 of The Door Before Joy...
Episode #7
How is waiting in faith like Halloween? Why the great expectations for turning 40? And what's the benefit of taking something apart? These are some of the questions we ponder in this episode, which introduces stage...
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