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
Daily Devotion: Do You Hunger & Thirst for God's Presence?: | Monday
The Intensity of a Desperate Need (The Hunger)
Jesus uses two of the most basic, life-sustaining human needs—hunger and thirst—to illustrate the spiritual desire God expects from us. True hunger is not an appetite for a snack, but a deep, gnawing ache that demands satisfaction. When Jesus says "blessed," he means divinely favored and spiritually prosperous. Our greatest spiritual prosperity comes not when we are full and comfortable, but when we are desperate for more of God's character (His righteousness). This hunger means acknowledging that all the success, comfort, or material possessions in the world cannot truly fill the God-shaped void in our hearts.
Reflection Questions:
- What am I most eager to satisfy today (e.g., career goal, comfort, entertainment)? How does that intensity compare to my desire for God?
- If I were truly "hungry" for righteousness, what daily habits (prayer, reading Scripture, serving others) would I prioritize immediately?
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