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
What If Your Thoughts Are Not the Final Say? | Wednesday Devotion
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One stubborn thought can quietly run your whole day: I can’t, I’m stuck, nothing will change, God won’t come through. We slow down and face that inner script head-on, starting with a simple reflection question that helps you name the limiting belief you’ve been carrying instead of letting it stay hidden.
From there, we move into a practical faith step: finding proof from Scripture that can replace the belief with something sturdier. This is renewing the mind in a biblical way, not just trying to “think positive.” When God’s Word becomes your evidence, your perspective has something solid to stand on when emotions shift, pressure rises, or old patterns try to take over.
We also guide you through a short Christian affirmation you can repeat throughout your day: “My mind is being renewed. I think with clarity, faith, and hope.” Then we close with a prayer asking the Lord to renew our thoughts, reshape our perspective, and help us rise to every situation through His power and goodness. If you want a quick daily devotion for spiritual growth, mental clarity, and a stronger faith mindset, this is a powerful place to start.
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Three Minutes Of Reflection
Pastor Robert YoungThree minutes to reflect on this question.
Finding Scripture For New Beliefs
Pastor Robert YoungWhat proof from scripture can replace the limiting belief that I carry?
Daily Affirmation For Renewal
Pastor Robert YoungLet's repeat this affirmation now and throughout your day. My mind is being renewed. I think with clarity, faith, and hope.
Closing Prayer For Perspective
Pastor Robert YoungOur closing prayer. Lord God, renew my thought today. Let your word rehape my perspective. Lord help me to rise every situation through the limbs of your power and goodness. For Christ's sake.