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
Discernment is Anchored in Scripture | Daily Devotion (Thursday)
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When the noise gets loud and the signals get mixed, how do we know what to trust? We turn to the one source that doesn’t sway with trends: God’s Word. Pastor Robert Young leads a focused, heartfelt time on making Scripture the believer’s primary filter for truth, showing how every dream, prophecy, and inner impression must align with the Bible before it shapes our steps.
We unpack what it looks like to be anchored in Scripture rather than pulled by personalities, moods, or hype. You’ll hear a simple framework for discernment: test the message, test the fruit, and test the alignment with the whole counsel of Scripture. Along the way we talk about why emotional intensity can’t replace biblical clarity, and how a steady rhythm of reading and reflection forms reflexes that hold when pressure rises. This moment isn’t about checking a religious box; it’s about cultivating a relationship with God through His Word so that peace, courage, and wisdom become your daily companions.
To make it practical, we pause for a two-minute guided question that helps you name one concrete way to deepen your relationship with the Bible right now. Then we speak a short affirmation together—“God’s Word guides me, grounds me, and guards me”—and close with a prayer asking the Father to anchor our thoughts, decisions, and discernment in truth. If you’ve been chasing signs or second-guessing your next step, this conversation offers a clear path back to center: let Scripture be your compass and Christ your captain.
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Scripture As Primary Filter
Pastor Robert YoungYour word is a life to my life to my heart. Is the believer the primary filter of the truth? Every dream prophecy or spiritual impression must align with the word of God. When you are anchored in the scripture, you are not easily away with dreams or personalities or emotional messages. The word becomes your compass. Let's take two minutes to reflect on the following question. How can you deepen your relationship with Scripture so it becomes your primary source of truth? Repeat this affirmation now and throughout your day. God's word guides me, grounds me, and guards me. Again, God's word guides me, grounds me, and guards me. A closing prayer. Father, anchor me in your word. Let Grip my thoughts, my decisions, and my discernment. Illuminate my path and steady my heart in your truth. For Christ's sake. Amen.