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
The Jesus No One Talks About Pt. 2 Series: Clearing Space for Jesus | Monday Devotion
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Jesus walks into the temple and does something that feels almost backward to how we handle stress: he deals with the space first. Pastor Robert Young takes us to Matthew 21:13 “My house shall be called a house of prayer” and invites us to hear it as a word for our inner life, not just a moment in history. Before Jesus confronts corruption, he restores quiet. Before he challenges injustice, he makes room for presence. That sequence becomes a map for spiritual renewal when life feels crowded and prayer feels squeezed to the edges.
We explore the idea that God often begins restoration by clearing space. The clutter is not only physical noise or busy calendars; it can be anxiety, bitterness, distraction, and the constant pressure to perform. If the heart is the temple, what has moved in and taken over the rooms that belong to prayer, presence, and rest? We slow down long enough to notice, because awareness is the first honest step toward change.
This is also a practical, guided moment. You are invited to imagine Jesus placing a hand on your shoulder and saying, “Let’s make some room,” then to sit with a simple question: what is currently taking up the space in your heart that belongs to prayer, presence, and rest? We close with an affirmation you can carry into your week: “I make room for God, and God meets me in the space I open,” followed by a closing prayer to help you step back into your day with clarity.
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Scripture And Theme Set
Pastor Robert YoungAnd this scripture is coming from the book of Matthew, chapter twenty one, verse thirteen. My house shall be called a house of prayer.
Quiet Before Confronting Corruption
Pastor Robert YoungJesus first concerned in the temple was a space. Before he confronts corruption, he restores quiet. Before he challenges injustice, he makes room for presence.
Renewal Begins By Clearing Space
Pastor Robert YoungGod begins a renewal by clearing space.
What Is Crowding Your Heart
Pastor Robert YoungNotice crowding it.
Jesus Invites You To Make Room
Pastor Robert YoungNow imagine Jesus walking in placing his hand on your shoulder and saying, let's make some room. Watch him begin to clear the space. Let's take three minutes to reflect on the following question.
Guided Reflection For Prayerful Space
Pastor Robert YoungWhat is currently taking up the space in your heart that belongs to prayer, presence, and rest.
Affirmation And Closing Prayer
Pastor Robert YoungI make room for God, and God meets me in the space I open. Again, I make room for God, and God meets me in the space I open. Our closing prayer.