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
Protecting Your Peace Series: God is Your Peace | Monday Devotion
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Peace isn’t something I can muscle into existence when my mind is spinning. Pastor Robert Young takes us to Isaiah 26:3 and puts language to what many of us feel: real peace comes when God keeps us steady, and that peace is closely tied to trust. The promise is simple and strong, and it challenges the idea that calm only comes after life gets easier.
We talk about focus as a form of spiritual protection. What I stare at shapes what I feel, and what I rehearse in my thoughts becomes the soundtrack of my day. When my mind drifts toward fear, it pulls me into worst case stories. When my mind turns toward trust, it anchors in God’s character and His word. This short Christian devotional points to a practical rhythm of Scripture based meditation, attention, and prayer that helps interrupt anxiety and restore a sense of stability.
You’ll also hear a guided moment of reflection built around one question: Where is your mind drifting today? That prompt creates an honest checkpoint you can use anywhere, and we close with a simple affirmation and prayer asking God to strengthen our faith and help us trust Him with every area of our heart. If you’re looking for “perfect peace,” trust in God, or a daily prayer for anxiety, press play and take two quiet minutes with us. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs calm, and leave a review so more people can find it.
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Isaiah Promise Of Perfect Peace
Pastor Robert YoungToday's scripture is coming from the book of Isaiah, chapter 26, verse 3, where it says, You will keep in perfect peace. Those whose minds are set because they trust in you. Peace begins with trust. Isaiah reminds us that peace is not something we manufacture, it is something God keeps us in as we anchor our minds on Him. Protecting your peace starts with where you place your focus. Let's take two minutes to reflect on the following question. Where is your mind drifting today? Toward fear or toward trust. Again, I fix my mind on God, and he surrounds me with perfect peace. My closing prayer for you, Lord, help us to keep our minds on you and your precious word today, and increase our faith to trust you with every area of our heart. Amen.