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
Renew Your Mind Day 16 | Worship Begins with Awe
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If your days feel noisy and your soul feels rushed, this short, guided moment offers a gentle reset. We open with Psalm 95:6—“Come, let us bow down in worship”—and explore how reverence begins when we slow our pace and finally notice God’s beauty, power, and presence. The heart of our conversation is simple: worship starts in attention. When we quiet the inner storm, awe has room to grow.
Together, we walk through a brief reflection that asks, “Do I give God the quiet time of reverence He deserves?” That question isn’t meant to shame; it’s meant to awaken. We talk about how intentional silence can deepen prayer, how noticing small graces trains the soul to recognize God’s majesty, and why a steady rhythm of quiet time changes how we respond to stress, decisions, and relationships. You’ll hear a repeated affirmation—“My heart awakens to the wonder of God”—as a way to align your posture and reframe your day.
We close with a simple prayer: “God, open my eyes to Your majesty. Stir awe within me. Let my worship rise from a heart that sees You clearly.” These words aim at clarity, not just answers; relationship, not just routine. If you’re ready to swap hurry for holiness and distraction for delight, join us for this calming, focused practice that fits into any schedule and leaves room for wonder to grow.
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Call To Worship
Pastor Robert YoungToday's scripture is coming from the book of Psalms, chapter ninety-five, verse six, where it says, Come, let us bow down in worship. Worship starts when we slow down enough to notice God's beauty, his power, and his presence. Let's take forty-five seconds to reflect on the following questions. Do I give God the quiet time of reverence that He deserves? My heart awakens to the wonder of God. Again, my heart awakens to the wonder of God. Say this prayer with me today. God, open my eyes to your majesty. Stir awe within me. Let my worship rise from a heart that sees you clearly. In Jesus' name. Amen.