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: Living the Renewed Life | Tuesday
What if the most courageous move you make today is to stop? We set aside a few quiet minutes with Pastor Robert Young to explore a simple, restorative practice: choosing stillness and trusting that God will meet us there. Instead of chasing peace through more effort, we lean into a slower pace, notice the rush inside our bodies, and ask a clear question that cuts through the noise: where is God inviting me to slow down and simply be with Him?
Across these few focused moments, we map hurry’s hotspots—work emails, family demands, the commute—and learn how to invite God into each one. A short affirmation becomes our anchor: “I choose stillness, and I know God will meet me there.” Repeating those words helps retrain the mind and body to resist frantic habits and return to presence. The shift isn’t about doing less for the sake of it; it’s about moving from performance to communion, from control to trust. As we sit with the affirmation, everyday places start to feel different: the desk becomes an altar, the car a moving chapel, the kitchen a quiet sanctuary.
We close with a gentle prayer for alignment—“Father, calm my mind and right my heart”—and permission to linger without rushing or trying to arrive at a spiritual milestone. Along the way, we highlight the practical benefits of this spiritual rhythm: softer speech, clearer focus, and resilience that comes from knowing not everything depends on us. If your schedule runs your soul, this short guide offers a reset you can return to anytime.
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Let us take two minutes to reflect on the following question. Where is God inviting me to slow down and simply be with him? Repeat this affirmation now and throughout your day. I choose stillness. And I know God will meet me there. Again. I choose stillness. And I know that God will meet me there. Father, calm my mind and writing my heart. Don't want me to wrestle in your presence without rushing or arriving. Let the buildings become a sacred place where I will encounter you.