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
All Night Prayer? Daily Devotion | Monday
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What if clarity isn’t hiding in more data, but in deeper prayer? We open Luke 6:12–13 and notice a detail that’s easy to rush past: before choosing the Twelve, Jesus spent the entire night in prayer. That simple choice becomes a blueprint for anyone facing a heavy decision, a noisy mind, or a life chapter that refuses to resolve on deadline.
We unpack why extended, unhurried prayer cuts through mental fog. When we linger with God, swirling thoughts start to settle, fears lose their grip, and our motives step into the light. Instead of chasing quick relief, we begin to pursue what truly matters—wisdom, integrity, compassion, and alignment with a purpose larger than our own comfort.
You’ll also given a simple two-minute reflection question: What decision or situation in your life needs clarity from God? Use it as a reset when you feel scattered or rushed. Whether you’re choosing a role, navigating conflict, or rebuilding after loss, this practice helps you move from reaction to response, from pressure to peace, and from guesswork to grounded next steps. If this spoke to you, subscribe, share it with a friend who’s weighing a big choice, and leave a review to help others find the show.
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Scripture And Setup
Pastor Robert YoungToday's scripture is coming from the book of Luke, chapter six, verses twelve through thirteen. Jesus prayed all night before choosing his disciples. Extended prayer clears mental fog. It aligns your thoughts with God's wisdom and helps you discern what truly matters. Let's take two minutes to reflect on the following question. What decision or situation in your life needs clarity from God? For Christ's sake. Amen.