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!! Jesus Confronts Corrupt Leaders | Monday Devotion
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Truth is comforting right up until it contradicts us. We open with John 8:32, “You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free,” and then slow down long enough to ask what that actually looks like when truth presses on our pride, our assumptions, and even the beliefs we learned from trusted voices.
We reflect on Jesus’ confrontations with the Pharisees and Sadducees and why they were never about humiliation. When spiritual leaders shape the direction of a whole community, drift matters, and Jesus steps in with clarity because truth matters. His boldness is not cruelty, it is protection. Exposing falsehood is one of the most loving things Jesus can do, because lies keep people bound while the truth of Christ restores freedom, peace, and a steady path back to God’s heart.
You will also get a simple, guided moment of spiritual reflection built around one question: where do you sense Jesus inviting you to embrace truth even when it challenges you? We close with a prayer that names the posture many of us want but struggle to live, welcoming the truth Jesus brings, asking for a heart that loves the truth, and receiving correction with humility and gratitude so God’s truth can shape our lives.
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Scripture That Defines Freedom
Pastor Robert YoungToday's scripture is coming from the book of John, chapter 8, verse 32. You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.
Why Jesus Confronts False Teaching
Pastor Robert YoungJesus did not confront the Pharisees and the Sadducees to embarrass them. He confronted them because truth matters. These leaders take the spiritual direction of the nation. When their teachings drifted from God's heart, Jesus stepped in to correct them, not out of hostility, but out of love for God's people. Jesus' boldness was an act of protection. He exposed falsehoods so that people could be free. His confrontation was not cruelty, they were clarity.
A Question For Honest Reflection
Pastor Robert YoungLet's take three minutes to reflect on the following question. Where do you sense Jesus inviting you to embrace truth even when it challenges you?
Welcoming Truth That Sets Us Free
Pastor Robert YoungI welcome the truth that Jesus brings, because his truth sets me free. Again, I welcome the truth that Jesus brings. Because his truth sets me free. Lord, give me a heart that loves the truth. Help me receive your correction with humility and gratitude. Let your truth shape my life.
Closing Prayer For Humility
Pastor Robert YoungAmen.