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: The Cup We Wish Would Pass | Tuesday Devotion
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Jesus doesn’t hide his dread in the garden. He prays, “Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me” (Matthew 26:39), and that one line can change how we think about Christian faith, suffering, and prayer. We sit with Pastor Robert Young’s devotional insight that asking God for another way isn’t rebellion. It’s relationship. It’s proof that we believe God is close enough to hear the truth.
We explore what “the cup” represents in Gethsemane and why Jesus’ request reveals both vulnerability and trust. Faith isn’t pretending we want the hard thing. Faith is bringing our desires, fears, and burdens to the Father with honesty, even when the outcome is uncertain. If you’ve been carrying anxiety, grief, exhaustion, or a situation you wish would simply go away, this reflection gives you language that is clear, simple, and deeply biblical.
You’ll also be guided through a quiet three-minute pause to ask a direct question: what cup in your life do you wish God would take away? Picture Jesus gently placing his cup beside yours, acknowledging both without judgment, and then join us in a closing prayer of surrender that refuses to perform strength. If this helped you name what you’re carrying, subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find this kind of honest, hope-filled prayer.
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Scripture And The Cup
Pastor Robert YoungToday's scripture is coming from the book of Matthew, chapter 26, verse 39. Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me.
Honest Desire As Relationship
Pastor Robert YoungJesus asked for another way. This is not rebellion, it is relationship. He shows us that faith does not mean pretending we want the hard thing. Faith means bringing our desires, fears, and belongings to the Father with honesty. Jesus' request reveals his humanity, his vulnerability, and his trust that the Father listens.
Imagining Jesus Holding Your Cup
Pastor Robert YoungPicture a cup in Jesus' hand, heavy, dark, filled with everything he is about to endure. Now imagine your own cup, the thing you wish could pass. See Jesus gently place his cup beside yours, acknowledging both without judgment.
Three Minutes Of Quiet Reflection
Pastor Robert YoungLet's take three minutes to reflect on the following question. What cup in my life do I wish God would take away?
God Welcomes Your Honest Desires
Pastor Robert YoungGod welcomes my honest desires. Again, God welcomes my honest desires.
Closing Prayer Of Surrender
Pastor Robert YoungOur closing prayer. Dear Lord, I bring you the things I would pass. I place them before you without pretending. Thank you for listening to my honest heart. In Jesus' name, Amen.