Exploring Peace Meditations

Season 1 Episode 32 Our bodies need to make space for God to comfort our hearts when they're hurting. Are you in a season of grief or mourning? Longing for comfort from your Creator? Take a few moments to practice some deep breathing with this Breath Prayer, "O Holy One. Comfort My Heart." For more on this theme, see pages 98-99 of Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit. S...

Season 1 Episode 31 Yoga nidra (or yogic sleep) is a meditation and conscious relaxation practice which engages your entire body offering physical, mental, and emotional relaxation. Today’s practice will end in silence, offering you a chance to slip right into sleep. So get comfortable and press play. Send us a text! Support the show If you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations : Check...

Season 1 Episode 30 Use this simple breathing exercise to connect with your breath and your Creator when your mind or body feel overwhelmed. I Am Breathing In I Am Breathing Out 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...

Season 1 Episode 28 This meditation's Breath Prayer is based on Luke 1:45. Find more resources to connect with this prayer on pages 60-61 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 books: With God in Every Breath , Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and...

Season 1 Episode 29 Pause with Philippians 4:6-7 and use the Prayer of Examen to give thanks for your day and turn your worries over to your Creator. See pages 68-69 of Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit for more on this theme.  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 L...

Season 1 Episode 27 The Welcoming Prayer is one I learned from Father Richard Rohr. You choose to welcome the feelings of hurt in your life and release them to God. It's a challenging and very welcome prayer for your body and your spirit. Will you try it with me today?  Send us a text! Support the show If you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations : Check out Whitney's books:...

Season 1 Episode 26 Be still and engage with scripture as you breathe in and out the invitation of Psalm 37:7 while in Legs up the Wall pose. If you would like to explore this passage further with companioning the yoga postures and an essential oil, find this meditation on pages 34-35 of Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit.   Send us a text! Support the show If you enjoy the benefits...

Season 1 Episode 25 Today's Meditation is based on Psalm 46:10 and an exercise Father Richard Rohr teaches in his book, Everything Belongs, the Gift of Contemplative Prayer as well as a song that inspires my own version of this meditation called "Be Still" from Beautiful Chorus. You may wish to explore these resources if today’s meditation offers you refreshment.  Send us a text! Su...

Season 1 Episode 24 Practice letting go of thoughts during this time of contemplative prayer at the river's edge. This simple prayer practice is one that invites you into releasing your thoughts and letting them float down the river as you get out of the way and simply spend time with God.  Send us a text! Support the show If you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations : Check out W...

Season 1 Episode 23 Using the ancient practice of Lectio Divina (or sacred reading), listen for God's invitation for you today in Ruth 3:11. If you would like to explore this passage further see pages 86-87 of Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit. For what do you ask today?  Send us a text! Support the show If you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations : Check out Whitn...

Season 1 Episode 22 Yoga Nidra is a meditation and conscious relaxation practice which engages your entire body offering physical, mental, and emotional relaxation. John 1:5 offers you this reminder, "The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." Use this practice to intentionally received God's light and find rest today.  Send us a text! Support the show...

Season 1 Episode 21 Longing for God's love? Seeking hope and healing? Connect with nature through the visualization of a waterfall and meet God using your imagination for this time of prayerful 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...

Season 1 Episode 20 Use your imagination as we explore sacred space in your home and take time to meet Jesus there. How will he meet you? What will he offer you? How can he meet your needs 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 Breath , Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and...

Season 1 Episode 19 Using the ancient practice of Lectio Divina (or Sacred Reading), listen for God's invitation in James 1:2-4 CEB. If you would like to explore this passage with companioning yoga postures, breath prayer, or essential oil, find this meditation on pages 82-83 of Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit by Whitney R. Simpson. Send us a text! Support the show If you enj...

Season 1 Episode 18 Let this quote from Howard Thurman, inspire your listening during our Prayer of Examen reflection, "He recognized with authentic realism that anyone who permits another to determine the quality of his inner life gives into the hands of the other the keys to his destiny." As you listen, you'll consider from the past 24 hours: A moment of consolation A moment of de...

Season 1 Episode 17 Yoga nidra is a meditation and conscious relaxation practice which engages your entire body offering physical, mental, and emotional relaxation.  Jeremiah 31:25 offers this reminder, "I will satisfy the weary, and all who are faint I will replenish." Will you allow yourself to be satisfied and replenished by God alone during this short practice?  Send us a text! Suppo...

Season 1 Episode 16 Use this podcast episode as safe space to honor and ask the questions you have for God in challenging times.  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 podc...

Season 1 Episode 15 Practice loving kindness for yourself and others in this short meditation. To learn more about loving kindness, pick up the book, “One Breath at a Time: a Skeptic’s Guide to Christian Meditation” by J. Dana Trent.  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...

Season 1 Episode 14 Using the ancient practice of Lectio Divina (or sacred reading), listen for God's healing invitation in Isaiah 57:19. If you would like to explore this passage with companioning yoga postures, breath prayer, or an essential oil, find this meditation on pages 52-53 of Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit by Whitney R. Simpson.  Send us a text! Support the show I...

Season 1 Episode 13 Listen through scripture and your breath as you hear Ephesians 4:2-6 and draw nearer to God. If you would like to explore this passage with companion yoga postures and an essential oil, find this meditation on pages 110-111 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...

Season 1 Episode 12 The practice of Yoga Nidra invites you to explore a deep state of relaxation by gradually moving your awareness throughout your body. This meditation practice is sometimes called a body scan and it is an opportunity to notice and relax your whole self. By bringing awareness to different parts of your body, you are cultivating your mind-body connection and cultivating the practi...

Season 1 Episode 11 Pause and engage with scripture and your breath as you listen to Revelation 3:20-21. Discover your own breath prayer and open up to God today.  If you would like to explore this passage with companioning yoga postures and an essential oil, find this meditation on pages 56-57 of Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit.  Send us a text! Support the show If you enjoy the...

Season 1 Episode 10 Tap into your imagination for this guided meditation. Listen to Mark 4:35-51 and invite God into the storms of your life. Then practice experiencing the peace of Jesus with your entire body. 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...

Season 1 Episode 9 Using the ancient practice of Lectio Divina (or sacred reading), listen for what God would have you notice in this reading of 1 Peter 2:24.  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 wi...

Season 1 Episode 8 The practice of Yoga nidra invites you to explore deep states of relaxation by gradually moving your awareness throughout your body. This meditation practice is sometimes called a body scan and it is an opportunity to notice and relax your whole self. By bringing awareness to different parts of your body, you are cultivating your mind-body connection and drawing nearer to God’s...