Growing Closer to God with Guided Meditation
Welcome to the new season of the podcast, now titled "Growing Closer to God with Guided Meditation"!
Join your host, Pastor Robert Young, as we embark on a journey of spiritual exploration and renewal. This podcast is designed to help you deepen your faith and find inner peace through calming, reflective, and transformative meditative practices inspired by scripture.
Our Evolution
While the podcast, formerly known as Not Your Parent's Religion, focused in Seasons 1 and 2 on correcting misinformation and myths about religious beliefs and the teaching of Jesus Christ, the program has evolved. In Season 3, we began drawing closer to God with guided meditations, exploring all the details of why and how to meditate, and discussing the Biblical origins of Christian meditations.
With over 30 years of experience in Church planting and mentoring other Pastors, and 30+ years of training leaders in evangelism/discipleship, Pastor Young is here to guide you through these moments of stillness and connection with God.
What to Expect in Season 4
We are excited to return with Season 4 starting Sunday, October 5. We will continue to offer a structured weekly schedule:
- Sundays: Our weekly guided meditation episode.
- Monday through Friday: Daily devotions and reflections that expand on the topic of the Sunday meditations.
- Wednesdays: Audio episodes of our House Church series. This series reflects the Bible's teaching that believers should gather together for corporate worship, fellowship, encouragement, and even admonishment.
For those seeking an enhanced experience, we are adding video versions of the meditations and devotions to our Patreon page. These videos are designed to give you a more immersive experience as you meditate on the Father, His teachings, and His presence.
Tune in each week as we lead you on this path to connecting more deeply with God.
Growing Closer to God with Guided Meditation
Daily Devotion: Lord, Don't Let My Heart Grow Cold | Wednesday
Protecting the Inner Fire (The Principle of Guarding)
The verse implies a cause and effect, but it does not dictate the outcome for every believer. We are given the agency to protect our hearts. Proverbs 4:23 says, "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." The chill of the world (lawlessness) attempts to freeze the flow of God’s life and love from us. To prevent love from growing cold, we must actively insulate ourselves by prioritizing spiritual disciplines—prayer, community, worship, and meditating on God's unchanging character.
Reflection Questions:
- What are my personal "insulation strategies"? What spiritual habits keep my heart warm and connected to God?
- Where am I failing to guard my heart? (E.g., excessive consumption of negative news, exposure to cynical media, spending time with people who deplete my spirit.)
- How can I intentionally choose grace over grudge today, thereby protecting the warmth of my love toward someone who has hurt me?
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