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Work Rest Pray
WORK REST PRAY offers short reflections on how faith relates to those 3 important aspects of our lives and also to our wellbeing, sense of identity and self-worth. Written and presented by Richard Frost, new episodes will be published every week or two.
Episodes
Work Rest PrayFalling Leaves
The Autumn season provides a helpful image for thinking about change. A version of this episode can be found at workrestpray.com where you can also find links…
Work Rest PrayLife's one-liners
A reflection on how short statements, one-liners, can have a lasting impact. A version of this episode can be found at workrestpray.com where you can also find…
Work Rest PrayPressure points
When life feels a bit stormy, what we might see as pressure points are actually pointing us towards God. Details of the books mentioned in this episode can be…
Work Rest PrayForgive and forget?
An unexpected lesson about forgiveness from Liam and Noel Gallagher. A version of this blog post can be found at workrestpray.com. A new book, Living with…
Work Rest PrayFamiliar yet different
Finding ourselves in a familiar yet different place is unsettling but all part of coping with change. The book referred to can be found at…
Work Rest Pray50 years on
50 years ago today a life-changing event changed my life. A version of this episode can be found on my blog.
Work Rest PrayFarewell service at Marldon Church
A recording of the final service with Revd Jane & Richard at St John Baptist, Marldon in Devon. The gospel reading is Matthew 13.31–33, 44–46. The hymns are…
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Moving on
Time to move on. A reflection as we move on from our current church setting. A version of this episode can be found on my blog.
Work Rest PrayThe heart of our being
'To be human beings not human doings.' A reflection on the words of Psalm 86:11-17 at St John Baptist Church, Marldon, Devon.
Work Rest PrayLaying down burdens
‘Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.’ A reflection recorded at Mucknell Abbey.
Work Rest PrayA new chapter
At the start of a significant month, a reflection on vicarage life. You can read a version of this episode at Work Rest Pray where you will also find details…
Work Rest PrayFather's Day
A reflection on Father's Day preached at St John Baptist Church, Marldon in Devon.
Work Rest PrayTo be expected
Life is often an uncomfortable mixture – one where two things can be true at the same time. The good and the not so good sitting side by side. If you would…
Work Rest PrayMistaken identity
‘Be yourself because everyone else is taken.’ Reflections on understanding (or not understanding) the person we are. What makes us that person: the…
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Vocations Sunday
A reflection for Vocations Sunday preached at St John Baptist Church, Marldon in Devon. The Gospel passage is John 10.1–10 and there is also reference to Acts…
Work Rest PrayOn the road to Emmaus
A talk given at St John Baptist Church in Marldon, Devon reflecting on the encounter between Jesus and those on the road to Emmaus. The Bible passage is Luke…
Work Rest PrayThe Tunnel
Reality TV is not the same as 'reality living' but parallels can be drawn to help us in our boat as it travels along. A version of this podcast can be found on…
Work Rest PrayThe Dingles Girl
A reflection on experiencing things we never expected. A version of this episode can be found at Work Rest Pray. The Eastwood Story novellas can be found here.
Work Rest PrayDo not worry about tomorrow...
A talk given at St John Baptist Church, Marldon in Devon on some familiar teaching by Jesus - words often easier said than done. There are a couple of silent…
Work Rest PrayGo out with joy
A reflection on joy for the 3rd Sunday of Advent given at St John Baptist Church, Marldon, Devon.
Work Rest PraySafeguarding Sunday
A sermon for Safeguarding Sunday at St John Baptist Church, Marldon in Devon alongside Revd Jane Frost, Associate Priest. The readings are 1 John 3:16-24 and…
Work Rest PrayThe Beatitudes
A sermon preached at Stoke Gabriel Parish Church in Devon to mark All Saints and All Soul's Day with Revd Chris Martin, Associate Priest reading the Gospel -…
Work Rest PrayUnexpected memories
This week provided an unexpected ‘trip down memory lane’, as the saying goes. A version of this episode can be found at Work Rest Pray.
Work Rest PrayIn God's image
On this Disability Awareness Sunday, some reflections on being made in God's image.
Work Rest PrayBook Launch for 'Loving Yourself'
This episode is an audio recording of the Book Launch for 'Loving Yourself' by Richard Frost at Exeter Cathedral. With special guest Canon Deborah Parsons and…
Work Rest PrayLost & Found
September is a month when many people start new things - be that college, school, uni or a job, for example. It's a time when we might feel a bit lost. This…
Work Rest PraySearching
This episode is a guided meditation on the Parable of the Lost Coin. It contains periods of silence and I would encourage you to press pause at those points…
Work Rest PrayHowzat!
A game of cricket provides an unexpected encounter with the stigma of mental illness. A version of this episode can be read on my blog.
Work Rest PrayContrasting times
Summer holidays bring contrasts of the comfortable and uncomfortable. A version of this post can be found on the Work Rest Pray blog.
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What's going on?
Faith is about not always knowing the answers. Sometimes we don't know why things happen, we don't know what's going on and we don't know where it's leading…
Work Rest PrayBeing & Doing
A talk reflecting on Jesus' encounter with Martha and Mary (Luke 10:38-end) given at St Andrew's Church, Harberton, Near Totnes on 20 July 2025.
Work Rest PrayThe Good Samaritan
A talk given at St John Baptist Church, Marldon in Devon, UK based around Luke 10:25-37. The full image of the stained class windows can be found here. Details…
Work Rest PrayAiding life
Looking back on a time when the world realised it had walked by on the other side. A version of this episode can be found on my blog at Work Rest Pray. Image…
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Loving Yourself
Some thoughts on being an author and introducing a new book. A version of this episode can also be found on my blog - as can details of the events and other…
Work Rest PrayStay a while
A reflection on how walking a labyrinth can be a reminder of how we are held and comforted by the loving presence of God. A version of this episode can also be…
Work Rest PrayThis thing we call life
This post contains a recording of a talk I was invited to give at St Stephen’s Church, Saltash in Cornwall on 9 June 2025. I was asked to talk about myself, my…
Work Rest PrayCrossed wires
Our experience of life and other people (and the church, it has to be said) can have a significant impact on how we feel about God and what we think God feels…
Work Rest PraySafe and sound
Paying attention to the noise around us can help us to pay attention to the noise within us. A version of this episode is also available on the Work Rest Pray…
Work Rest PrayCommemoration and celebration
A reflection for the 80th Anniversary of VE Day. This episode refers to the accompanying image 'Crucifixion' by Gladys Hynes. There is also a version available…
Work Rest PrayClearly humble
Reflecting on the life and death of Pope Francis leads to thoughts on what makes a good leader. A version of this episode can be found on the Work Rest Pray…
Work Rest PrayEaster Day
A reflection for Easter Day. This episode contains a period of silence before closing music by Sharon Gerber. Used by kind permission. A video version is also…
Work Rest PrayGood Friday
A reflection for Good Friday based around the Stations of the Cross. There are times of silence in this episode. Includes extracts by Sister Christine Kresho…
Work Rest PrayMaundy Thursday
A reflection for Maundy Thursday. This podcast episode contains periods of silence and in one place refers to the covering image. Closing music: 'Gethsemane'…
Work Rest PrayPlaying a part
Some thoughts and reflections on what the theatre can teach the church about worship. Inspired in part by Keeping the Ink Wet by UK-born Vancouver-based…
Work Rest PrayHopes and Expectations - Book Launch
Hopes and Expectations is the third story in the Eastwood Story series of novellas and published on 20 March 2025. This episode contains 'edited highlights'…
Work Rest PrayWhat's not to like?
'We were not necessarily making it easy to like.’ (Neil Tennant). A reflection on writing, liking and living. My new book, Hopes and Expectations is now…
Work Rest PrayLiving Hope
A post for the UK Covid-19 Day of Reflection and how our thoughts can influence the Living Hope of Lent, Holy Week and Easter. A version of this post can be…
Work Rest Pray2,4,6,8...
Recorded at Mucknell Abbey (complete with bells), this episode explores the journey of faith and the maps which take us along it. A version of this episode can…
Work Rest PrayMagdalene College Cambridge
I recently had the honour of preaching at Choral Evensong at Magdalene College Chapel in the University of Cambridge. It was part of the Chapel's focus on St…
Work Rest PrayInconvenient truth
Bishop Mariann Budde spoke inconvenient truths in to American society and further afield. This episode is a reflection on her words and a wider message for…
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The spoken word
Comedy and Bible reading... a three minute reflection on making words live. A version of this episode (with links to the videos mentioned) can be found at…
Work Rest PrayThe wisdom of doubts
At this Epiphany time of January we think of the ‘wise men' following a star. This episode is a 4 minute reflection on how having doubts helps nurture wisdom…
Work Rest PrayComing of Age
It's a significant birthday - but not one with an '0' in it... A version of this episode and links to Advent reflections, other posts and books can be found on…
Work Rest PrayYou will go out with joy
A 5 minute reflection on joy for the third week of Advent (or a story of unrequited love if you prefer).