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 27 | Who Will You Tell?
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Ever feel like you don’t quite fit here? We explore why that tension isn’t a flaw—it’s a calling. Anchored in John 17, we walk through Jesus’ prayer over His followers: not of the world, sent into it, sanctified by truth, and protected from evil. That framework turns everyday spaces—your office, kitchen table, or group chat—into places where hope can break in.
We start with the text itself, reading and unpacking John 17:14–20 to understand how Jesus links identity and mission. Being “not of the world” doesn’t mean retreat; it means being set apart by the Word so we can carry grace with clarity. We talk about what sanctification looks like in real life: Scripture shaping our tone, motives, and habits so our presence feels different—calm in anxiety, gentle in conflict, and courageous in hard moments. Instead of seeking escape, we ask the Father for protection with purpose, trusting His care as we step toward people who need the good news.
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Scripture Reading From John 17
Pastor Robert YoungToday's scripture is coming from John chapter seventeen verse fourteen through fifteen. I have given them thy word, and the world have hated them, because they are not of the world. Even as I am not of the world, I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keepeth them from the evil. They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. Sanctify them through thy truth. Thy word is truth. As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world. And for their sakes I sanctified myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth. Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word. As Jesus is praying to the Father for his disciples, we notice that he reaffirms the notion that we are not of this world, but are just passing through. Our citizenship is in heaven. However, while we are here, we are to tell as many people as we can about the good news of Jesus Christ. If we know that God is with us, protecting us from all attacks of the enemy, we can go through this life with confidence and joy, no matter what is happening in our world. And as Jesus prays for his disciples then, as well as us today, we can joyfully tell someone that needs to hear the good news. Imagine you sharing your faith in Jesus can bring hope and joy to someone. Let's take two minutes to reflect on the following question. Who in my circle of influence can I tell about Jesus Christ? Repeat this affirmation now and throughout your day. Today, I will tell someone about my faith in Jesus Christ. Again, today I will tell someone about my faith in Jesus Christ. Our closing prayer. Lord, thank you for the courage and wisdom to tell someone about the hope that is in the good news of Jesus Christ. Amen.