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: The Stillness of the Holy Night | Wednesday
When the streets go quiet and the air feels charged with expectation, a simple announcement from an ancient field still sounds fresh: fear not, for I bring you good tidings of great joy. We open Luke 2:10–11 and sit with the surprising choice of first listeners—shepherds working the night shift—and what that choice says about who is included in joy. The message wasn’t reserved for the elite or the pious. It was delivered to ordinary people in the dark, which means hope does its best work in the places we often overlook.
We talk about why Christmas isn’t a performance but an arrival. The birth of Jesus is God stepping into imperfect stories and weary hearts, not waiting for us to tidy up first. That shifts how we carry fear, uncertainty, and grief. Joy becomes more than holiday cheer; it becomes a steadying center that can hold real life. We share how to let that reality land: pausing in the stillness, naming where anxiety grips, and allowing the words fear not to meet specific moments—work stress, family tension, health concerns, or the ache of waiting.
This reflection is personal by design. The angel does not announce a distant theory but a Savior for you, one who knows your questions and hopes for the year ahead. If you’re longing for a quiet reset and a deeper breath, let these good tidings find you where you are. Listen, reflect, and consider one small step that embodies hope tonight. If this message helps steady your heart, subscribe, share it with someone who needs encouragement, and leave a quick review to help others find the show. Where do you most need to hear fear not today?
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