Shekina Meditation Podcast

Hi listeners, Here’s what to expect in this episode of the podcast: * Ro and I chat in the intro about a food relief giveaway, our first community lunch since March, and an anniversary. * Ro guides a lectio divina meditation on Psalm 37: 1-6. (If you want to skip to the meditation it’s at 09:54.) Enjoy! (We had a little bit of an audio issue with some grass cutting in the background. Hopefully it...

Hi friends, I have been feeling a lot of heaviness of the world and the need for lament. Lament has a certain cadence to it, and in today’s episode of the podcast I guide us through some possible stages of lament as seen in the Psalms. I hope it blesses you today. Here’s what to expect in this episode of the podcast: * Ro and I give a little intro, including more birthdays and another food relief...

Dear beloveds, How are you? I was just talking with some of our Shekina Garden fam fam about holding on during trials. Here we are, and God is faithful, God is good and with us. I pray that you can have some moments of feeling that presence while you meditate, and that the feeling continued on in your week. Here’s what to expect in this episode of the podcast: * Ro and I give a little intro, inclu...

Hi friends, Today’s episode is from the archives, a meditation on the Jesus Prayer. I still remember how this prayer changed my life when I began to pray it, simply because it was one of the ways I first let meditation shape my days, as I prayed it while driving, or waiting, or other times I would normally be worrying. Here the show notes from the episode, which was first published on July 1, 2019...

Dear loved ones, We’ve had a few busy weeks around here but we are back today with a new podcast episode. Here’s what to expect in this episode of the podcast: * Ro and I give a little intro on our week, including baby floods, first post-COVID trip (3 hours away) and friends visiting. * Josh guides a meditation on Luke 15: 1-7, all the way from Australia. (If you want to skip to the meditation it’...

Hi beautiful ones, am praying that as you listen with us this week, you will feel guided into your next thing, whatever that is. Here’s what to expect in this episode of the podcast: * Ro and I give a little intro on our week. * Neil guides a lectio divina meditation on Isaiah 35: 3-8 (If you want to skip to the meditation it’s at 08:02.) ~ Rae Love and love to you. You are so loved by God. Thank...

Hi friends, All around, everything is green. The week has been a rainy one, sprinkled with quiet meditation, trying to come to terms with our current uncertain situation, and, for Chinua and I, the loss of a dear friend. I find that all I really want right now is to be faithful to hear and see. To be reverent and sensitive to the Spirit, as the Message paraphrases Philippians 2. It seems the only...

Hi friends, Due to technical difficulties, I’m reaching into the archives for the first time today. Enjoy! From July of 2019: Here’s what to expect in this episode of the podcast: * Ro and I talk about the week we’ve just had, including coming home, my new book, singing, and butterflies. * I guide a lectio divina on Light with a short introductory imagination meditation on moving around in the dar...

Hi friends, Sending love and hope to you today. Here’s what to expect in this episode of the podcast: * Ro and I give a little intro, finding it hard to remember what happened during the week. When we do, we realize it was a lot, including a visit from dear friends, another grocery packet drop off, and putting a new roof on the sala. * Ro guides a contemplation of nature meditation. (If you want t...

Hi friends Here’s a short meditation for your week! Here’s what to expect in this episode of the podcast: * Ro and I give a little intro, talking about visas and art meditation and going day by day. * Ro guides a short lectio divina meditation on Phil 4: 6-7. (If you want to skip to the meditation, it starts at 6:28) ~ Rae Thank you so much for your support through Patreon! If you want to join in,...

Hi friends Today’s meditation is a lovely one and made us all think really deeply. I hope you enjoy. Here’s what to expect in this episode of the podcast: * Ro and I give a little intro, talking about roof building and book editing. * Ro guides an imagination on Jesus answering the question, “Who is my neighbor?” from Luke 10: 25-37 (If you want to skip to the meditation, it starts at 4:48) Here’s...

Hi beloved ones, I am praying for all of you who are having hard conversations about racism and oppression. I am thankful for the ways we as followers of Christ can align with those who have had wrongs committed against them. And I am glad to offer meditation, which can help to center the heart and mind. Here’s what to expect in this episode of the podcast: * I give a short intro. * Neil guides a...

Hi beloved ones, My heart hurts for the world and for the U.S. right now. There is so much sorrow and pain, erupting from years of injustice. I am thankful for those who are stepping up to speak out against racism and injustice. We should all be using our voices and praying for justice and for peace. Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Ro and I were able to sit together this we...

Dear friends, It’s a hot day here in Pai, and it hasn’t rained in a while, so the air is growing smoky again. We are planning a labyrinth weeding mission on Monday, and I need to plant my basil. Here’s what to expect in this episode of the podcast: * I give a short intro on life right now, including our adventures to Brasang Village to give away food packets. * I guide a Lectio Divina meditation o...

Dear friends, I pray that these meditation episodes are helping you as you move through life as it is now. Here’s what to expect in this episode of the podcast: * I give a short intro, including new about Ro and Neil and Scion and Erika finally getting back into Pai, and a little about our food giveaway tomorrow. * Ro guides a Lectio Divina meditation on James 1: 2-5 (If you want to skip to the me...

Dear friends, Hang on! Light is coming. Light in your heart, light in the sky. We have a living hope. Here’s what to expect in this episode of the podcast: * I give a short intro with a little of this and a little of that. * Neil guides a Lectio Divina meditation on 2 John: 1-6 (the whole book is only one chapter!) (If you want to skip to the meditation, it starts at 7:01) ~ Rae The podcast will a...

Dear ones, I pray that you are well, hanging in there, and finding peace in each day. Here’s what to expect in this episode of the podcast: * A short intro talking about rain, relief packages for people in need in our area, and a little about how to join our Patreon group. * I (Rae) guide a Lectio Divina meditation on Psalm 116: 1-9. (If you want to skip to the meditation, it starts at 6:17) ~ Rae...

Hi beloved ones around the world, A lot has changed in the world and I know we are all reeling from the shift. Illness, grief, loss. These things are heavy in the heart. And at the same time, each day brings beauty and love. Gifts from the Father of Lights for each moment. We are still on our regular, scheduled break here in Pai, and will slowly begin to figure out what the next months look like f...

Hi friends, At Shekina Garden we are on break for the smoky season, so the podcast will have a special series for the time of our break. We had the privilege of guiding Christ-centered meditation every day at Shambhala festival in Chiang Dao, and during the next weeks we will be posting a meditation each week, with a shortened, pre-recorded intro. All of these meditations were recorded during the...

Hello lovely listeners, At Shekina Garden we are on break for the smoky season, so the podcast will have a special series for the time of our break. We had the privilege of guiding Christ-centered meditation every day at Shambhala festival in Chiang Dao, and during the next weeks we will be posting a meditation each week, with a shortened, pre-recorded intro. All of these meditations were recorded...

Hi, dear ones, At Shekina Garden we are on break for the smoky season, so the podcast will have a special series for the time of our break. We had the privilege of guiding Christ-centered meditation every day at Shambhala festival in Chiang Dao, and during the next weeks we will be posting a meditation each week, with a shortened, pre-recorded intro. All of these meditations were recorded during t...

Hello beautiful friends, At Shekina Garden we are on break for the smoky season, so the podcast will have a special series for the time of our break. We had the privilege of guiding Christ-centered meditation every day at Shambhala festival in Chiang Dao, and during the next weeks we will be posting a meditation each week, with a shortened, pre-recorded intro. All of these meditations were recorde...

Hello beautiful ones, At Shekina Garden we are on break for the smoky season, so the podcast will have a special series for the time of our break. We had the privilege of guiding Christ-centered meditation every day at Shambhala festival in Chiang Dao, and during the next weeks we will be posting a meditation each week, with a shortened, pre-recorded intro. All of these meditations were recorded d...

Hello listeners and meditators, And we’re back with the podcast! At Shekina Garden we are on break for the smoky season, so the podcast will have a special series for the time of our break. We had the privilege of guiding Christ-centered meditation every day at Shambhala festival in Chiang Dao, and during the next weeks we will be posting a meditation each week, with a shortened, pre-recorded intr...

Hi friends, It’s been a wonderful, full, long day, and I’m happy to be thinking about sleep. Do you have days like that? Here’s what’s happening in today’s episode of the podcast: * Ro and I sit in the garden and talk about the week to background noises of lovely music, the hum of conversation, and a pack of rather loud motorbikes. * Neil guides a lectio divina on Matt 12:14-21. This starts at 09:...