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.4: Jesus Wept | Monday Devotion
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Jesus doesn’t rush past sorrow. He doesn’t hide his grief, spin it, or keep a stiff upper lip for the crowd. He weeps and that single, honest act can change how we carry loss, how we pray, and how we treat our own emotions.
We reflect on the meaning of Jesus’ tears as love expressed in the open, spoken in the language of a broken world. When grief hits, many of us try to stay composed, apologize for crying, or shut down so we don’t feel “too much.” We take the opposite path here: we slow down and let Christ’s willingness to feel give us permission to feel. That is not weakness; it is a deeply Christian way of facing tragedy, disappointment, and the ache of unbelief without pretending it doesn’t hurt.
Then we get practical. We invite you to picture Jesus standing beside you in a moment of loss you have lived through: present, near, and unafraid of tears. We hold a simple three minute reflection question: where have you held back tears that Jesus is inviting you to release? We close with a short prayer and a steadying truth to carry into your week: your grief is safe with God.
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Opening And Scripture Reference
Pastor Robert YoungChapter eleven thirty five.
Jesus Refuses To Hide Grief
Pastor Robert YoungJesus doesn't hide his grief. He doesn't push it down. He doesn't wrong for others. Not political level horror. The brokenness of the world and the tragedy of unbelief.
Love Expressed Through Tears
Pastor Robert YoungIt is love expressing itself honestly.
Picture Jesus Beside Your Loss
Pastor Robert YoungImagine Jesus standing beside you in a moment of loss you've lived through. See his shoulders are shaking, his eyes full, his face wet with tears, not distant, not composed, but present. Let his willingness to feel, give you permission to feel also.
Guided Reflection On Held Back Tears
Pastor Robert YoungLet's take three minutes to reflect on the following question. Where have I held back tears that Jesus is inviting me to release?
Grief Is Safe With God Prayer
Pastor Robert YoungAgain, my grief is safe with God. Our closing prayer. Jesus, thank you for being a Savior who cries. Teach me to stop apologizing for my tears and to let grief become a doorway to your presence. Amen.