Chris Brennan

Calm&Christ

Religion EN ↓ 45 episodes

Discover new ways of encountering God through our podcast, where we blend guided prayers, reflective scripture readings, and immersive sound effects. Each episode is designed to create a serene and contemplative experience, helping you to connect more deeply with your faith. Whether you're looking to enhance your spiritual practice or find a moment of peace in your day, the Calm&Christ podcast creates a sanctuary for your reflective and prayerful moments.

Author

Chris Brennan

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Religion

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Latest episode

Jun 26, 2026

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Episodes

Belonging Before Becoming — A Guided Reflection on Baptism 26.06.2026

Before Jesus performed a miracle.  Before He preached a sermon. Before He began His ministry… He was baptized. In reflective Scripture episode, we witness the moment where Jesus rises from the water and hears the Father’s voice: “You are my Son, whom I love; with You I am well pleased.” If you’ve ever felt like you have to prove yourself before you’re accepted, then this episode is for you. Check...

Guard Your Heart — A Reflection on Setting Boundaries That Protect Your Peace 12.06.2026

How do we protect our hearts in a world full of noise, pressure, and constant demands? Just like a city gate protects what enters a kingdom, we are called to guard what influences our hearts and minds. But guarding the heart doesn’t mean shutting the world out completely, it means learning how to discern what truly belongs inside. If you’ve ever struggled with burnout, overwhelm, or feeling like t...

From Obstacle to Invitation: The Crowd in the Story of Blind Bartimaeus (Mark 10 Reflection) 29.05.2026

When reading about Jesus’s miracles, we often focus on the miracle. But many times there is another powerful moment in the story that is easy to overlook. In this episode, we explore how a crowd that once tried to silence Blind Bartimaeus ends up leading him to Jesus. See Jesus didn’t just change one life, He changed the heart of an entire crowd. This episode invites us to reflect on an important...

Healing What Life Wounded — A Jehovah Rapha Reflection 15.05.2026

Sometimes the crash isn’t just physical. Sometimes something inside us snaps long before the chain does. In this guided prayer episode, we explore the story of bitter water in Exodus 15 and the name God reveals there: Jehovah Rapha, “The Lord who heals.” Healing doesn’t always mean the fall never happened. It means you are not left in the bitterness. Check out “Healer“ by Casting Crowns to further...

When You Finally Exhale — A Reflection on Shalom and Perfect Peace 01.05.2026

Sometimes peace doesn’t arrive in dramatic fashion, it settles quietly. In this guided Christian reflection on Isaiah 26, we explore the meaning of Shalom or perfect peace. Not just the absence of conflict, but a deep sense of wholeness and settled trust in God. Through a personal travel story and an immersive garden reflection, this episode invites you to rest your mind and steady your heart in t...

When You Feel Like You Don’t Have Enough — A Jehovah Jireh Reflection on God’s Provision 17.04.2026

Have you ever felt like you didn’t have enough- enough strength, enough patience, enough time, enough faith? In this guided and reflective prayer, we journey up a rain-soaked mountain and discover what it truly means to trust God as Jehovah Jireh- The Lord Will Provide. If you’re walking through a difficult season, questioning whether you can keep going, this episode will gently remind you that Go...

Seeking and Waiting in the Space Between - A Luke 2 Reflection 03.04.2026

Have you ever had a season where God felt distant… where prayers seemed unanswered and you wondered where He was? In Luke 2, Mary and Joseph search for the young Jesus for three long days before finally finding Him in the temple. Years later, the disciples would experience their own three days without Him after the crucifixion. Scripture reveals a powerful pattern in these moments. Again and again...

Every Instrument Needs A Musician — A John 15 Reflection on Abiding 20.03.2026

Have you ever felt like you’re moving constantly… but not actually going anywhere? In this guided Christian reflection on John 15, we explore what it truly means to “abide” in Christ. Jesus tells us that apart from Him, we can do nothing. Yet, so often we keep running harder, trying to produce fruit on our own. Abiding isn’t about doing more. It’s about remaining. Check out “Show Me Your Ways“ by...

Still Knocking? — A Luke 11 Reflection on Prayer 06.03.2026

What does it mean to “ask, seek, and knock” in prayer? In Luke 11, Jesus tells a story about persistence and about continuing to knock even in the middle of the night. But what if this passage isn’t about begging from the outside? What if it’s about something deeper and closer than we first imagined? In this reflective Scripture episode, we step into Luke 11 and explore what it really means to ask...

When the World Feels Loud - A Psalm 46 reflection on stillness and trust in God 20.02.2026

When the world feels loud, busy, anxious, and relentless, Psalm 46 offers a different invitation: Be still. In this guided Scripture reflection, we step into the tension between noise and stillness. Through immersive prayer and sound, this episode explores what it means to trust God as our refuge and strength, even when everything around us feels unstable. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, distr...

Rough year, decade or life? - A New Year reflection for courage to move forward 06.01.2026

A new year. A new dawn. Standing on the shoreline between what was and what’s next, we reflect on the power of letting go, getting back up, and daring to move forward with God. Join me for this guided prayer, where we take a moment to breathe, reset, and step into the new year with hope. Check out "Dare You To Move" by Switchfoot to further your reflection time! https://youtu.be/B5Gvdgs_R1c?si=0oY...

Starting fresh when the road feels uncertain — Matthew 2 reflection on perseverance 16.12.2025

The Magi didn’t have a map — only a star and a promise. Their story reminds us that faith often begins with a single step into the unknown, and ends with a new beginning in the presence of Jesus. As we head into a new year, may we keep following the light that leads us home. And don't forget to check out the song “O Come, O Come Emmanuel/We Three Kings” by Neil Diamond https://youtu.be/W63tPaPhFgA...

When guilt weighs heavy — Psalm 51 prayer for cleansing and renewal 09.12.2025

We all carry regrets, but Psalm 51 reminds us that God’s mercy reaches deeper than our failures. Join me for a reflective walk through fresh snow, where the chill of the night gives way to the warmth of dawn and the promise of being made new. Check out "White as Snow" by U2 to further your reflection time! https://youtu.be/nEi7E0_qmmc?si=xtoLQ2Y1X7E0qPvS Please Like/Follow/Subscribe so you stay in...

When self-doubt creeps in — Psalm 139 prayer for identity and worth 25.11.2025

Feeling unseen or weighed down this season? Step away from the noise and take a few quiet moments with Psalm 139, as you lay down others’ opinions and rest in the truth that you are fearfully and wonderfully made. Check out "You Say" by Lauren Daigle to further your reflection time! https://youtu.be/N8WK9HmF53w?si=VZ4X-w99-sU6sTsg Please Like/Follow/Subscribe so you stay in the loop for new episod...

Doubting God's power here on Earth? — Mark 2 reflection on the power of healing 11.11.2025

A crowded house. A paralysed man. Four friends willing to break through the roof just to reach Jesus. In this guided scripture, experience this story from a new perspective and see how faith and doubt collide in the presence of the miraculous. Check out "Tear Off the Roof" by Brandon Lake to further your reflection time! https://youtu.be/9leHNsvTBXM?si=rUKj66B2Q3KMPJDf Please Like/Follow/Subscribe...

Facing betrayal and self-examination — Matthew 26 reflection (Is it I?) 28.10.2025

Judas walked with Jesus, witnessed miracles, and even shared in ministry — yet he never truly knew Him. In this reflective scripture on Matthew 26, we step into the intimacy of the Last Supper, where betrayal and love collide. What does Judas’ story reveal about our own struggles to surrender fully to Christ? And don't forget to check out the song “Until the End of The World” by U2 https://youtu.b...

When fear surrounds you — 2 Kings 6 prayer for God’s unseen protection 14.10.2025

Have you ever felt outnumbered, like the odds were stacked against you? In this episode, we step onto the battlefield and into the story of Elisha’s servant, where we discover that even in life’s fiercest moments, we are never alone. God surrounds us, even when we can’t see it, and His presence is greater than any battle we face. Check out the song “Whom Shall I Fear (God of Angel Armies)” by Chri...

When hope feels dead — Ezekiel 37 reflection on renewal and dry bones 30.09.2025

Have you ever felt like a dream, a calling, or even a part of yourself had dried up and died? In Ezekiel 37, God breathes life into dry bones, reminding us that what seems lost is never beyond His power to restore. Join this guided scripture and discover how God may be awakening something new in you. And don't forget to check out the song “Rattle!” by Elevation Worship https://youtu.be/xrAdbH28gIg...

Living with reverence and hope — 1 Corinthians 15 prayer (Fear of God) 16.09.2025

What does the “fear of God" really mean? It’s not about panic and dread, but rather about awe and wonder. In this episode, we explore the awe of God’s incredible power as seen in the vastness of creation, and the wonder that He still cares deeply for each of us. Join me as I guide you on a cliff's edge walk and into a sacred space where fear and love meet. Check out the song “Fear of God” by Brook...

Following God's voice when it doesn't make sense — John 2 reflection on the wedding at Cana 02.09.2025

In this episode, we step into the wedding at Cana where Jesus performed his first miracle. We reflect on prayer and how it’s not just about asking, but about listening. When we take the simple steps of obedience that Jesus tells us to, even when they seem confusing, it can open the door to miracles in your own life. Check out the song “New Wine” by Hillsong Worship and Brooke Ligertwood https://yo...

When anger meets God’s mercy — Jonah 4 Bible study on grace 26.08.2025

In this 4th and final week, we see Jonah wrestling with anger at God’s grace — a grace that feels unfair when given to people we think don’t deserve it. But God reminds Jonah, and us, that His mercy is greater than our judgment. Join me as we explore what it means to let go of resentment and learn to see others through God’s eyes. Check out the song “Truth Be Told” by Matthew West https://youtu.be...

Responding to God’s call — Jonah 3 Bible study on repentance and new life 19.08.2025

God is the God of second chances. In Jonah 3, we discover how Jonah responds when God calls him again - after his time in the belly of the great fish. This chapter reminds us that no matter how far we’ve run, God’s mercy can restore us and give us a fresh start. Check out the song “Wide Awake” by Ben Fuller https://youtu.be/Y4GavrNnbR0?si=LVRPE916RZFU85fZ Please Like/Follow/Subscribe so you stay i...

When you feel trapped — Jonah 2 Bible study on rescue and prayer 12.08.2025

Week 2 of our Bible study on the book of Jonah. This chapter reminds us that even in the darkest depths, prayer reaches Heaven. Let's join Jonah as he cries out to God from the belly of the great fish! Check out the song by Brandon Lake called "Don’t You Give Up on Me" https://youtu.be/1gW1IVM3qq0?si=BKigFXd81XDQ1hrd Please Like/Follow/Subscribe so you stay in the loop for new episodes!

Running from God — Jonah 1 Bible study on rebellion and mercy 05.08.2025

This week we start a new Bible study on the book of Jonah. Come with me as we explore the beginning of this story and reflect on how WE respond when God’s call doesn’t match our plans. Check out the non-traditional, but still great song by U2 called “Bullet the Blue Sky” https://youtu.be/HqwovrZKTm8?si=Irhm6Bf1AXTtHI4L Please Like/Follow/Subscribe so you stay in the loop for new episodes!

Entering the throne room of heaven — Revelation 5 guided worship prayer 27.05.2025

Learn to surrender, not just when life spins out of control, but in all the seasons of life. Come to the throne and behold the one who is worthy!

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