Work Rest Pray

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 from Stations of the Cross for Today’s Disciples in which she reflects on words Jesus may have spoken. Closing music by Laura & Sean Beeson at spiritjuicestudios.com. Used by kind permission.
A video version featuring paintings by Devon artist, Richard Hammond is also available - click here.
 

A reflection for Maundy Thursday. 
This podcast episode contains periods of silence and in one place refers to the covering image.
Closing music: 'Gethsemane' by Jeff Johnson from the CD 'A Thin Silence'. (c) 2006 Ark Records Inc./Sola Scriptura Songs. arkmusic.com. All rights reserved. Used with permission.

A two-minute reflection for Palm Sunday.

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 priest, playwright and director, Kevin G Yell.
You can read a version of this episode on the Work Rest Pray blog

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' from three Book Launch events - two in person and one online. It includes extracts from the book and contributions from poet and novelist, Richard Skinner and musicians, Axford & Robinson.
Following on from Looking to Move On and Living the Difference, Hopes and Expectations continues the heartfelt tales of Eastwood Minster, a community where love and loss, joy and laughter, and hope overcoming adversity bind lives together. This third Eastwood Story brings relatable characters and touching moments that celebrate the beauty and messiness of life.
A video version is also available and more details at richardfrostauthor.com or click here to buy.

'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 available - on special offer too! Visit richardfrostauthor.com for more details.
A version of this episode is also available on my blog at workrestpray.com

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 found on the Work Rest Pray blog.
If you are in Devon, you’d be welcome to join Jane and I at a Lent Quiet Morning on the theme, Living Hope on 25 March.
Please also join me for Book Launch Events (in person & online) for Hopes and Expectations later this month.

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 be read at workrestpray.com/2468/
Details of Richard's next book Hopes and Expectations can be found at richardfrostauthor.com/hopes-expectations/