Alyson Pryor: Come Away and Rest

“Whatever work you are doing you bring yourself to that work, so it matters what kind of person you are.” — Alyson Pryor

Spiritual director and therapist Alyson Pryor joins us on the podcast to discuss the benefits and the challenges of taking personal spiritual retreats.

How can you cultivate a practice of taking personal spiritual retreats — and is it really worth the effort? Therapist and spiritual director Alyson Pryor joins us on the podcast to discuss her recent book Come Away and Rest: A Guide to Personal Spiritual Retreats. Alyson shares from her own experience of taking personal retreats, describing the benefits that come from the practice even amidst challenging circumstances. Alyson offers an accessible resource for those who have perhaps never taken a spiritual retreat, and she speaks invitingly about the joys of this particular kind of rest. Alyson is no stranger to the stresses of a busy life, and she speaks directly to those of us who feel like it’s all but impossible to take a retreat by sharing practical suggestions. In addition — I’m pleased to tell you that InterVarsity Press is offering a discount on Come Away and Rest for listeners of this podcast. Just use the code IVPWSAP25 for 25% off and free shipping when you purchase the book at ivpress.com. You can find a link to the book and the discount code in the show notes. And if you listen to the end of the credits you’ll hear an excerpt from our conversation where Alyson offers her tips on waking prayerfully — even if you aren’t a morning person.

So jump right in! We're so glad you're here.

— Ann Boyd

You can listen on iTunes or at The Women Scholars and Professionals Podcast. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did.

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Further resources for this interview:

• Come Away and Rest: A Guide to Personal Spiritual Retreats by Alyson Pryor. Don’t forget to use the code IVPWSAP25 for 25% off and free shipping!

• Alyson’s website

• Alyson’s Instagram