Exploring Peace Meditations

Pause and welcome Christ's healing touch through a mindful body scan practice, helping you experience divine presence from the crown of your head to the tips of your toes. This meditation combines breath awareness with visualization to help you feel seen, known, and restored by God's compassionate presence. For more from this theme, find "See for Yourself" in With God in Every...

Make space in your heart and mind to draw close to God in the quiet, with 20 minutes of silence to help center the rest of your day.  Whether you're needing a simple pause or deepening an established contemplative practice, this guided 20-minute time of Centering Prayer offers a moment of peace that resonates long after the silence ends. This meditation is designed for a busy afternoon, but c...

This isn't just a silent meditation recording but an invitation to ongoing practice and accountability of holding space together in God's presence. Whether you're seeking refuge from life's demands or deepening an established contemplative practice, this guided 20-minute time of Centering Prayer offers an intentional pause, one that resonates long after the silence ends. This m...

Allow your vessel to settle into the earth with this Yoga Nidra. With each exhale release, yield, let go. For more on this theme theme, see page 40, of  With God in Every Breath. Send us a text! Support the show If you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations : Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath , Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Full...

Take a moment to pause, settle in, and reconnect with your breath. In this calming meditation, we explore the practice of box breathing, a simple yet powerful technique that has been shown to reduce stress, improve sleep quality, lower blood pressure, and more. Want to dive deeper into this theme? This episode is inspired by the theme of Simple Pleasures from With God in Every Breath (see page 37)...

Today's guided meditation creates sacred space for divine nourishment from our Creator. Recline, breathe intentionally, and open yourself to God's sustaining energy from head to toe.  Drawing inspiration from John 6:27, we explore the difference between temporary satisfaction and lasting spiritual nourishment through a restful practice that engages body, mind, and spirit.  For more, chec...

Jesus longs to be present with us. Notice your breath and ponder, ask God to help you trust today, in this very moment.  For a deeper journey with this theme and invitation, see With God in Every Breath , day two, beginning on page 29.  Send us a text! Support the show If you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations : Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath , Holy Listeni...

Take a deep breath and pause to be guided through the ancient spiritual practice of Lectio Divina using Matthew 6:22-23, exploring how our spiritual perception affects our entire being. For a deeper journey with this passage, see With God in Every Breath , day one, beginning on page 26.  Send us a text! Support the show If you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations : Check out Whitney&a...

Whitney R. Simpson shares her journey of connecting with God through embodied spirituality after experiencing a stroke at age 31, leading to her discovery that peace is not something received instantly but explored throughout life's journey, in each and every breath!  Special guest and friend, Katie Hall, hosts this interview episode as we discuss Whitney's latest book release, With God...

Let's pause together to rest and breathe in the quiet with God for 15 minutes. Remember that this practice is for your whole self. As Thomas Keating wrote, "Contemplative prayer is not so much the absence of thoughts as detachment from them. It is the opening of mind, body and emotions—our whole being—to God, the Ultimate Mystery, beyond words, thoughts and emotions."  Send us a tex...

With these four simple R's we'll begin your day: Resist no thoughts, Retain no thoughts, React to no thoughts, Return to the sacred word God has for you today with this Centering Prayer. Send us a text! Support the show If you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations : Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath , Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and...

Need some refreshment or a transition into more profound rest? Settle into a reclined position and soak in the promises of Isaiah 43:19 as you discover the practice of Yoga Nidra. Send us a text! Support the show If you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations : Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath , Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Ful...

This is one of my favorite prayer practices, the Prayer of Examen, an ancient opportunity to notice God in your life. If you're a journaler, feel free to write as you reflect. Bring to mind your last 24 hours, with a grateful heart, recall the highs and lows of the day and find renewal for tomorrow.  Send us a text! Support the show If you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations : C...

This practice of Centering Prayer is transformational. Pay attention to an ache, pain, or twitch. Welcome what you notice. You only need 10 minutes in silence. Invite God to be with you, to center, to be. Savor the quiet with God. Send us a text! Support the show If you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations : Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath , Holy Listening wit...

Today's practice takes us 10 minutes in silence. This practice of Centering Prayer has been transformational in my own life. Let's slowly increase time and quiet. Pay more attention to your body and welcome what you notice. Send us a text! Support the show If you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations : Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath , Holy Listening...

What's your intention? How might having one help you draw closer to God? Why not pause now and claim your intention as a prayer? Whether for the hour, the day, or the year, pause with God and let your intention evolve into a heartfelt prayer today.  Send us a text! Support the show If you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations : Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Bre...

Feeling adrift as the new year begins? Finding peace in the midst of daily chaos is possible, but it takes practice. Join Whitney to establish an afternoon practice of Centering Prayer and discover refreshment in your day.  Find a seated posture and be guided into 5 minutes of silence, then return to the quiet daily this week and notice the groundedness you begin to experience.  Send us a text! Su...

Start your year by centering your day in quiet prayer. Beginning our mornings with intention and peace through the practice of Centering Prayer is life-changing. Will you pause and practice being quiet for 5 minutes with God today?  Whether you are new to meditation or seasoned, find your rhythm as Whitney guides you in developing a meditative practice to ground yourself. Follow these practical st...

A new year brings new longings. Relax with this Yoga Nidra meditation, rest in your intentions, hold them before the Lord, and simply be. Send us a text! Support the show If you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations : Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath , Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully Divine Connect with others who support...

What if savoring the spirit of Christmas meant immersing yourself in the boundless love that God offers through the gift of Jesus? Pause, breathe, and be with God as you savor God's love this season.  Send us a text! Support the show If you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations : Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath , Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the S...

Advent is a sacred time to prepare our hearts and minds for the coming of Christ, and today, we're pausing to focus on God's gift of joy. Together, we'll breathe in the joy proclaimed by angels and breathe it out to share with others, allowing it to shape our journey through this sacred season. Send us a text! Support the show If you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations...

Let's prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ at Christmas, allowing us to pause and embrace peace through deep breaths and mindful meditation. With Psalm 29:11, you're invited to find a comfortable posture, soften your gaze, and let the words of Scripture fill you with strength and peace. Together, we'll explore a breath prayer from Fully Human, Fully Divine, inviting God'...

How are you purposefully embracing the gift of God's hope amid the hustle and bustle of the Advent season? Through this purposeful pause, centering, reflection, and deep breathing, we’ll savor God's promise of hope, found in Isaiah 40:31. Send us a text! Support the show If you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations : Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath ,...

This breathwork practice will ease stress, calm an anxious heart, and help cultivate a sense of thankfulness and peace, helping you connect more deeply with your Creator and yourself. Let this time be a beautiful reminder of the divine gift of breath and life that God offers you. Send us a text! Support the show If you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations : Check out Whitney's bo...

Relax with this Yoga Nidra meditation and discover a peaceful sanctuary within. This experience promises to be a gentle reminder of the peace, stillness and gratitude you can carry into your everyday life, thanks to your Creator. Let God wrap you in warmth and care as you find rest.  Send us a text! Support the show If you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations : Check out Whitney'...