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 Series Pt. 2: Jesus Confronts What Harms You | Wednesday Devotion
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Jesus flipping tables is one of the most misunderstood moments in the Gospels, and we slow down to hear what it actually reveals about his heart. Reading from John 2:17, we explore a simple but disruptive idea: Jesus’ passion isn’t rage, it’s protective love. When he confronts us, it’s not because he’s against us, but because he’s for us.
We talk about what can get in the way between us and the life God is inviting us into: lies we’ve believed, old wounds we keep reopening, and unhealthy patterns we’ve tolerated for far too long. And we name the hard part honestly: when Jesus removes what harms us, it can hurt, not as punishment, but because rescue often involves letting go of what feels familiar.
Then we create space to respond with a guided three-minute reflection question: Where do I need to trust that Jesus’ confrontation is actually his protection? We close with a direct prayer asking for courage, surrender, and deeper trust in his love. If you’re looking for a short Christian devotional, a John 2 Bible reflection, or a practical next step in spiritual growth and repentance, this conversation is for you.
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Scripture Reading And Opening
Pastor Robert YoungToday's a part of scripture is coming from the book of John, chapter two, verse seventeen. Will confirm me.
Protective Love Not Rage
Pastor Robert YoungJesus' passion wasn't rage, it was a protective love. We confront us. What harms us because he is for us. And table flipping is not punishment, it's rescue.
What Stands Between You And God
Pastor Robert YoungImagine things are finding between you and the things that join you. Lies, old wounds, and unhealthy patterns. It hurts you on removing it.
Guided Reflection Question
Pastor Robert YoungLet's take three minutes to reflect on the following question. Where do I need to trust that Jesus' confrontation is actually his protection?
Love That Removes What Harms
Pastor Robert YoungJesus removes what harms me because he loves me. Again, Jesus removes what harms me because he loves me.
Closing Prayer For Courage
Pastor Robert YoungOur closing prayer. Jesus, thank you for confronting what I've tolerated for too long. Give me courage to let you remove what hurts me. I trust your love. Amen.