Exploring Peace Meditations

Season 5, Episode 4 Practice offering loving kindness to your family members with this meditation. It is true, those we are closest too often don't get the largest dose of kindness from us. Let us practice offering those we love extra kindness 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 Br...

Season 5, Episode 3 Pause with Hebrews 12:1-2 from the Common English Bible in this time of prayer. As you listen to the scripture, be guided to see the faces of your own cloud of witnesses on your faith journey. Let this time of guided prayer be a reminder that you are not alone on your journey with God. Send us a text! Support the show If you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations : C...

Season 5, Episode 2 Settle into a moment of stillness and connect with your always present breath. During today's meditation you'll find that place of stillness within yourself and trust that God is here in the quiet. Find your breath prayer and invite God to direct your path. Today's scripture is from Proverbs 3:5-6 from The Inclusive Bible. Send us a text! Support the show If you...

Season 5, Episode 1 Yoga Nidra (or yogic sleep) is a practice that invites you to quiet not only your mind, but your entire body. Get comfortable in a reclined posture before you hit play for this relaxing meditation that is ideal for an afternoon reset, welcoming God's healing energy. Dear friend, I’m praying that all is well with you and that you enjoy good health in the same way that you p...

Season 4, Episode 6 Using 1 Peter 3:18, ponder the cross and listen for what God wants you to notice about the gift of Good Friday. " For Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, in order to bring you to God. He was put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit" Send us a text! Support the show If you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace M...

Season 4,  Episode 5 God offers protection on your journey, even amidst the bumps and bruises of life. Take a few moments to practice deep breathing with this Breath Prayer, "Yahweh, protect me on the path of life." For more on this theme, see pages 62-63 of Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit. Send us a text! Support the show If you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Med...

Season 4, Episode 4 Allow Whitney to guide you into a quiet place with God using Psalm 23. Find a seated or reclined posture to enter into this scripture using your imagination. Still your mind and body to find refreshment in the presence of your Creator amongst the lush meadows and quiet waters. What do you hear? Send us a text! Support the show If you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Medita...

Season 4, Episode 3 Centering Prayer invites us to rest quietly in the presence of God. Join Whitney for this quiet meditation as she offers prompts to find some quiet with God. With guidance for your body and mind, come sit in silence and make space to simply be with your Creator. Send us a text! Support the show If you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations : Check out Whitney's...

Season 4, Episode 2 Yoga Nidra is a practice that invites you to quiet not only your mind, but your entire body. Get comfortable in a reclined posture before you hit play for this relaxing meditation.  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 Spiri...

Season 4 Episode 1 Scripture is one way God offers wisdom for our lives today. Listen to this passage from Colossians 3:16  and ponder other ways God imparts wisdom in your life. You can explore yoga postures, aromatherapy, and a breath prayer to accompany this passage on pages 106-107 of Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit. Send us a text! Support the show If you enjoy the benefits o...

Season 3 Episode 3 Centering prayer as a spiritual discipline need not feel intimidating. In today's meditation, we'll start with finding a word that helps you come back to center when your mind wanders beyond the stillness. Find a comfortable seat and let's dive into this discipline of contemplative prayer together. Send us a text! Support the show If you enjoy the benefits of Expl...

Season 3 Episode 2 The prayer of Examen offers an opportunity to recognize and be aware of the presence of God in your day and in the current season of your life. This month on the podcast and in our Peace Seekers online community we’re exploring practical spiritual disciplines to find rhythm in our lives with God. Settle into your body, take a deep breath, and ponder your day with God bringing aw...

Season 3 Episode 1 Use your imagination to meet Jesus on a walk into the unknown. Allow him to accompany you each step of the way as you ponder your hopes and dreams, the challenges ahead, and even what you still don't know about this season of your life.  You are known by God. Will you allow Jesus to walk with you into what you don’t yet know? Send us a text! Support the show If you enjoy th...

Season 2 Episode 4 Savor the gift of God's love and the reminder from John 3:16 as you practice breathing in and out love this Christmas 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 Spirit and Fully Human, Fully Divine Connect with others...

Season 2 Episode 3 Sit tall and breathe in joy so that you may go out in joy this Christmas 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 Spirit and Fully Human, Fully Divine Connect with others who support the podcast at  ExploringPeace.com/com...

Season 2 Episode 2 Using the gift of breath and presence within your body, discover God's peace this Christmas. 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 the podcast at  Explo...

Season 2 Episode 1 Practice this simple breath prayer to be filled to overflowing with God's hope this Advent season as you breathe in the promises of Romans 15:12-13. 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 Divi...

Season 1 Episode 40 Unwind your body and release your mind as you sink into relaxation through the practice of yoga nidra in God's presence. 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...

Season 1 Episode 39 Escape overwhelm and help calm the body with this breathing exercise focused on a long extended exhale. We'll inhale for a count of 2, pause for 2, exhale for 4, pause for 2 to 4 and repeat. The extended exhalation is meant to stimulate the vagus nerve and studies show stimulating the vagus nerve can send a message to your body that it's time to relax and de-stress. S...

Season 1 Episode 38 Today’s meditation offers a simple way to be present in your body and give thanks.  Use this meditation to pause and practice gratitude with the very hands God gave you. Listen and be invited to give thanks for your Creator and the good God is doing through you.   “Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.” Psalm 118:1 Send us a text! Support the show I...

Season 1 Episode 37 Practice presence while walking - indoors or out. You may wish to find a private space where you can walk slowly, purposefully, and with intention. Use this meditation to be fully present with your body, with your breath, and with God as you practice a mindful walking meditation. Send us a text! Support the show If you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations : Check o...

Season 1 Episode 36 Jeremiah 31:25 invites us to let our souls be replenished by God. Experience this balancing chakra meditation by offering healing prayer to your very own body, connecting with the energy that God placed within you!  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 Listenin...

Season 1 Episode 35 Need to calm that anxious mind and body? Practice this guided time of yogic sleep to enter into a state of calm for your whole self - breath, body & spirit.  We will practice the peace of letting go that John 14:27 invites us to remember,  “Peace I leave with you. My peace I give you. I give to you not as the world gives. Don’t be troubled or afraid." This episode fade...

Season 1 Episode 34 Matthew 6:34 invites us to not worry. But how does one release our worries? I have found mindful presence is key! Allow your very own senses to invite you into mindful presence with this simple yet powerful practice. Once you experience this meditation, you'll be able to find mindfulness anywhere in your day. You can also read about this mindfulness practice at Whitney&apo...

Season 1 Episode 33 Ponder the words and invitation from 2 Thessalonians 3:16 and receive God's gift of peace for yourself and others. For yoga postures, aromatherapy, and a breath prayer connected to Peace, see pages 112-113 of Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit. Send us a text! Support the show If you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations : Check out Whitney's...