EPISODE · Apr 8, 2026 · 15 MIN
Learning to Lay It Down!
from The Scent of Roses (The Closet and the Rose) · host Pastor LaVerne West
The Ministry of Stillness® is a sanctuary in audio form — a contemplative space for those who are learning to live more gently, breathe more deeply, and walk with God in the quiet places of their lives.Each episode is a slow invitation into spiritual rest, Christian mysticism, and the interior life. Through personal stories, embodied practices, Scripture, and the wisdom of voices like Madame Guyon, Laverne guides listeners into the sacred art of being held rather than driven, drawn rather than pushed, and restored rather than depleted.Here, stillness is not an escape — it is a way of being with God.A way of listening.A way of healing.A way of returning to the Beloved.If you are longing for a gentler rhythm, a deeper breath, or a place where your soul can exhale, this podcast is a companion for the journey.Subscribe to receive each new episode as it’s released, and join the Substack community for deeper reflections, written meditations, and conversations shaped by tenderness and truth.Come as you are. Come quietly. Come lean on the One who loves you.
What this episode covers
The Ministry of Stillness® is a sanctuary in audio form — a contemplative space for those who are learning to live more gently, breathe more deeply, and walk with God in the quiet places of their lives. Each episode is a slow invitation into spiritual rest, Christian mysticism, and the interior life. Through personal stories, embodied practices, Scripture, and the wisdom of voices like Madame Guyon, Laverne guides listeners into the sacred art of being held rather than driven, drawn rather th...
NOW PLAYING
Learning to Lay It Down!
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
Mar 26, 2026 ·1m
Mar 19, 2026 ·34m
Feb 18, 2026 ·11m
Feb 11, 2026 ·45m