Growing Closer to God with Guided Meditation

Send us Fan Mail Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 - "Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus." Reflection: How can practicing gratitude deepen your sense of peace and contentment? What blessings can you thank God for today? Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for Your abundant blessings and grace in my life. Help...

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Send us Fan Mail Anxiety doesn’t just cloud the mind; it narrows the soul. We open a quiet space to breathe, confess, and re-center on the God who promises a peace that outgrows our explanations. Starting with Psalm 51, we tell the truth about our hearts and let mercy wash the static from our thoughts. Then we slow the body with a simple seven-five-seven breath and gentle muscle release, creating...

Send us Fan Mail We start with the why behind the rebrand to “Growing Closer to God with Guided Meditation,” unpacking what we’ve learned across seasons one through three and how Pastor Young’s decades of mentoring and discipleship shaped this pivot. Then we map the new cadence: a Sunday meditation sets the theme; Monday through Friday devotionals reinforce it with short, focused reflections; and...

Send us Fan Mail Routines change people more than resolutions ever do—and this season is built to make that change possible. We’re moving from “listen when you can” to a simple, repeatable rhythm: a deep Sunday meditation to set the tone, brief weekday reflections to keep the focus, and a weekly House Church deep dive that shows how faith lives and breathes in real relationships. The goal isn’t mo...

Send us Fan Mail After 228 episodes as "Not Your Parents' Religion," Pastor Robert Young's podcast is embracing its natural evolution with a new name that truly reflects what the show has become: "Growing Closer to God with Guided Meditation." The transformation isn't just cosmetic—it's a strategic realignment. What began as a podcast focused on correcting t...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered why traditional church buildings feel intimidating to so many people? House churches offer a refreshingly different approach to evangelism that meets people where they are—in comfortable, relational settings where genuine conversations about faith can naturally unfold. Pastor Young takes us deep into the evangelistic power of house churches, revealing how these intim...

Send us Fan Mail Reflection Question: How does your view of God impact the way you worship and praise Him? Support the show Consider helping us to take the Gospel to others here: https://patreon.com/churchplanting https://cash.app/$WellnessInstitute Leave a voicemail question or prayer requests here: (585) 331-3424 Leave an email question, prayer requests or comment here: robyoung51.ry@gmail.com

Send us Fan Mail Reflection Question: How can you use your talents and gifts to bring glory and honor to God through praise? Support the show Consider helping us to take the Gospel to others here: https://patreon.com/churchplanting https://cash.app/$WellnessInstitute Leave a voicemail question or prayer requests here: (585) 331-3424 Leave an email question, prayer requests or comment here: robyoun...

Send us Fan Mail A pastor publicly humiliates a cross-dresser who entered his church, demanding they leave immediately - but was this truly representing Christ? Our latest episode drops us into the middle of a raw, unfiltered house church conversation as believers wrestle with this incident that struck close to home when someone shared the viral video in their group text. The dialogue reveals the...

Send us Fan Mail Reflection Question: How can you incorporate praise and thanksgiving into your daily prayer life? Support the show Consider helping us to take the Gospel to others here: https://patreon.com/churchplanting https://cash.app/$WellnessInstitute Leave a voicemail question or prayer requests here: (585) 331-3424 Leave an email question, prayer requests or comment here: robyoung51.ry@gma...

Send us Fan Mail Reflection Question: What are some ways you can express your praise to God in your everyday activities? Support the show Consider helping us to take the Gospel to others here: https://patreon.com/churchplanting https://cash.app/$WellnessInstitute Leave a voicemail question or prayer requests here: (585) 331-3424 Leave an email question, prayer requests or comment here: robyoung51....

Send us Fan Mail Reflection Question: How can you make praise a consistent and natural part of your daily life? Support the show Consider helping us to take the Gospel to others here: https://patreon.com/churchplanting https://cash.app/$WellnessInstitute Leave a voicemail question or prayer requests here: (585) 331-3424 Leave an email question, prayer requests or comment here: robyoung51.ry@gmail....

Send us Fan Mail Praise isn't just something we do when everything's going right—it's a spiritual discipline that transforms our relationship with God regardless of circumstances. This guided Christian meditation explores why praise matters and how it answers one of our deepest existential questions: "Why am I here?" Drawing from Hebrews 13:15, we explore praise as "t...

Send us Fan Mail Reflection: How does worship invite God's presence into our midst?  Support the show Consider helping us to take the Gospel to others here: https://patreon.com/churchplanting https://cash.app/$WellnessInstitute Leave a voicemail question or prayer requests here: (585) 331-3424 Leave an email question, prayer requests or comment here: robyoung51.ry@gmail.com

Send us Fan Mail What happens when faith becomes a political talking point? Pastor Robert Young's ministry confronts this exact challenge as America grapples with religion's role in public life. Through an unprecedented look at his ministry's evangelism packet, we uncover a striking concern within Christian communities that the "bringing religion back" narrative from polit...

Send us Fan Mail Reflection: How does our worship on earth connect us to the eternal worship in heaven? How can we live a life of worship that echoes throughout eternity? Support the show Consider helping us to take the Gospel to others here: https://patreon.com/churchplanting https://cash.app/$WellnessInstitute Leave a voicemail question or prayer requests here: (585) 331-3424 Leave an email ques...

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Send us Fan Mail What does authentic Christian community look like when stripped of traditional church structures? This episode offers a rare, unfiltered glimpse into a real house church gathering, where believers engage with scripture in profoundly personal ways. The recording begins with members acknowledging their foundation of trust and mutual accountability. Though strangers initially, they&a...

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Send us Fan Mail Have you ever found yourself wondering about your purpose? Feeling confused, frightened, or angry about the meaning of your existence? You're not alone. This meditation begins a transformative journey into the fundamental question: "Why am I here?" The answer starts with worship. Drawing from Matthew 22:37, we explore Jesus' profound statement that our primary...