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. 3: Rise Into Your Calling | Friday Devotion
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“Rise, let us go.” That single line from Matthew 26:46 can feel like a hand on your shoulder when you’re tired, stuck, or unsure what to do next. We sit with Jesus in the garden and notice something subtle but life-changing: after prayer, he stands up with renewed strength. The struggle doesn’t vanish, but his resolve returns, and he steps forward into his calling with clarity, courage, and love.
We talk through why this is such a practical model for Christian life and spiritual growth. Faith often looks like a pattern: we wrestle honestly, we surrender what we cannot control, and then we rise. If you’ve been waiting for your fear to disappear before you act, this reflection offers a better path. Prayer doesn’t always remove the weight, but it can restore your direction and your willingness to obey.
You’ll also be guided into a simple three-minute moment of reflection with one focused question: What step is God inviting me to rise into today? We close with an affirmation and a short prayer asking God to strengthen us to rise with Jesus, walk with him, and obey with courage and love. If you’re looking for a Scripture-based devotional, encouragement for obedience, or a reset for your spiritual discipline, press play and take the next step with us.
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Scripture And The Call To Rise
Pastor Robert YoungToday's scripture is coming from the book of Matthew, chapter twenty-six, verse forty-six. Rise, let us go.
Strength After Prayer
Pastor Robert YoungAfter prayer, Jesus rises with renewed strength. The struggle did not disappear, but his resolve was restored. He steps forward into his calling with clarity, courage, and love. This is the pattern for us. We wrestle, we surrender, and then we rise. Imagine Jesus standing tall in the garden, the moonlight behind him, his face set toward his purpose. Now imagine him extending his hand to you, inviting you to rise with him into your next step of obedience.
Three Minutes Of Reflection
Pastor Robert YoungLet's take three minutes to reflect on the following question. What step is God inviting me to rise into today?
Affirmation And Closing Prayer
Pastor Robert YoungWith Jesus, I rise into my calling. Again, with Jesus, I rise into my calling. Our closing prayer. Strengthen me to rise with you, walk with you, and obey you with courage and love. Amen.