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: The Exhaustion of Jesus | Wednesday Devotion
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Some tiredness comes from doing too much. Another kind comes from being misunderstood, carrying feelings you can’t quite translate, or realizing people don’t know what you meant at all. We start with Mark 8:12 and let that scripture give language to the quiet ache of emotional exhaustion.
Then we slow the pace on purpose. I guide you through a simple, grounded moment of Christian meditation: picture Jesus sitting beside you after a long day, breathing out with you, meeting you with eyes that understand. From that place, we sit with one question that cuts through the noise: “Where am I emotionally tired in a way that Jesus understands?” It’s short, but it opens a door to honest prayer, self-awareness, and real comfort.
We close with a line you can carry into your week: “Jesus meets me in my weariness.” If you’ve been searching for a brief devotional, a scripture-based reflection, or a Christian prayer for emotional burnout and feeling unseen, this is for you. Subscribe for more, share this with a friend who feels worn down, and leave a review so others can find a quiet place to breathe too.
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Scripture Reading From Mark
Pastor Robert YoungThe new scripture is coming from the Book of Mark, Chapter 8, verse 12.
Naming The Pain Of Misunderstood
Pastor Robert YoungThis is a means of feeling the weight of being misunderstood resulted and the form of emotional. Or when people just don't know what we think. Jesus knows that feeling.
Imagining Jesus Beside You
Pastor Robert YoungImagine Jesus sitting beside you at the end of a long day. He exhales slowly, shoulders dropping, eyes soft with understanding. Then he looks at you as if to say, I know this feeling too.
Three Minute Guided Reflection
Pastor Robert YoungLet's take three minutes to reflect on the following question. Where am I emotionally tired in a way that Jesus understands?
Affirmation For The Weary
Pastor Robert YoungLet's say it again. Jesus meets me in my weariness.
Closing Prayer And Amen
Pastor Robert YoungOur closing prayer. Amen.