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
Aug 8, 2026
Aug 8, 2026
5 min
50 years ago today a life-changing event changed my life.
A version of this episode can be found on my blog.
Jul 26, 2026
Jul 26, 2026
1hr 10 min
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:
Praise my soul the King of Heaven
I, the Lord of Sea & Sky
Let us Build a House
During communion: You are the Centre; Let there be love shared among us
Irish Blessing sung by 'Sing with the Spirit'
Lord, for the years
Jul 26, 2026
Jul 26, 2026
2 min
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.
Jul 19, 2026
Jul 19, 2026
14 min
'To be human beings not human doings.' A reflection on the words of Psalm 86:11-17 at St John Baptist Church, Marldon, Devon.
Jul 9, 2026
Jul 9, 2026
4 min
‘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.
Jul 1, 2026
Jul 1, 2026
4 min
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 of our final service.
Jun 21, 2026
Jun 21, 2026
15 min
A reflection on Father's Day preached at St John Baptist Church, Marldon in Devon.
Jun 17, 2026
Jun 17, 2026
3 min
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 like to get in touch with Richard please click here. A version of this episode is available on the Work Rest Pray blog.
Welcome
WORK is not just paid employment. Work includes tasks carried out by those who are unemployed or limited due to health conditions, stay at home parents, carers, voluntary workers, students in education and those who are retired.
REST is sometimes elusive, occasionally enforced but rarely intentional. Within the demands of work, however that may be defined, there is a need for rest, relaxation and recreation, so often lost in today’s hectic living.
PRAY Underpinning all those activities is prayer. Giving intentional attention to God. Knowing our identity and worth in God’s sight is the foundation of all we do.
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