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
Discernment is Impossible Without the Holy Spirit | Daily Devotion (Friday)
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When confusion gets loud and choices blur, we return to a promise that doesn’t waver: He will guide you into all truth. Anchored in John 16:13, we walk through what it looks like to practice discernment with the Holy Spirit—not as a rare breakthrough, but as a daily rhythm that steadies your heart and sharpens your steps. This short, focused message blends scripture, quiet reflection, a simple affirmation, and a closing prayer to help you notice God’s guidance in the real moments that test your patience and your peace.
We unpack how the Spirit reveals truth, exposes deception, and offers insight beyond human understanding. You’ll hear how gentle nudges, timely warnings, unexpected comfort, and subtle direction often arrive before we realize it—and how learning to recognize His voice can turn second‑guessing into confident, humble action. We invite you to pause for two minutes and ask: How is the Holy Spirit currently guiding, nudging, or warning me? That pause becomes a doorway to clarity.
To help you carry this practice through your day, we share an affirmation—“The Holy Spirit leads me into truth every day”—and close with a prayer for sensitivity to His voice and protection from deception. If you’ve been craving clear next steps, or if your inner noise keeps drowning out quiet wisdom, this reflection offers language and tools to listen well and respond with trust.
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Scripture And Core Message
Pastor Robert YoungToday's scripture is coming from the book of John, chapter 16, verse 13. He will guide you into all truth. Discernment is impossible without the Holy Spirit. He reveals truth, exposes deception, and gives insight beyond human understanding. The Spirit nudges, warns, comforts, and directs. When you learn to recognize His voice, discernment becomes a natural part of your daily walk. Let's take two minutes to reflect on the following question. How is the Holy Spirit currently guiding, nudging, or warning you? Repeat this affirmation now and throughout your day. The Holy Spirit leads me into truth every day. Again, the Holy Spirit leads me into truth every day. A closing prayer. Holy Spirit, sharpen my sensitivity to your voice. Help me recognize your guidance and respond with trust. Lead me into truth and protect me from deception. For Christ's sake. Amen.