So Much More: Scripture Meditation (Lectio Divina)

Imaginative prayer invites us to use our God-given sanctified imagination to slow down and enter a story of Scripture. This form of Scripture meditation helps us notice details we may have missed before. It also gives us an opportunity to talk to Jesus about what we noticed and why it matters to us – and most importantly, why it matters to him. Once you’ve listened to this Scripture Experience pod...

Sharon is the co-author of Listen to My Life: Maps for Recognizing and Responding to God in My Story. She also leads oneLife Maps, which offers visual life-mapping materials, virtual coaching groups, one-on-one coaching, and facilitator equipping for those who wish to share the life-mapping experience with others.   Take a few minutes to listen to the experience podcast doing Lectio Divina on John...

Lectio Divina is the sacred reading of Scripture and is a way to meditate on God’s word. Create some sacred space for God and spend a few quiet moments engaging with his Word. As you allow the Spirit to guide you, you may be surprised by what he has for you.   Once you’ve listened to this Scripture Experience podcast, then head over to the next episode and catch the interview with Sharon Swing to...

JoAnn is a graduate from Dallas Theological Seminary and has served for 29 years on the pastoral team at Bent Tree Bible Fellowship in Carrollton, Texas. Her current role is Pastor of Shared Leadership JoAnn is a gifted communicator and is passionate about helping people experience the abundant life found only in Jesus Christ. JoAnn is also working on her doctorate in transformational leadership a...

Lectio Divina is the divine or sacred reading of Scripture. Create some sacred space for God and spend a few quiet moments engaging with his living and active Word guided by the Spirit.   Once you’ve listened to this Scripture Experience podcast, then head over to the next episode and catch the interview with JoAnn Hummel to hear where the Lord led her in this Psalm. JoAnn is a graduate from Dalla...

Margaret is a popular Bible teacher and speaker at churches and conferences. And she’s an amazing author who has written too many books to count but many of them are on my short list of favorites like: Fight Back with Joy, Taste and See, and More Power to You.   Take a few minutes to listen to the Scripture experience podcast where you’ll get to meditate on Psalm 51 by practicing the process of Le...

Lectio Divina is the divine or sacred reading of Scripture. Create some sacred space for God and spend a few quiet moments engaging with his living and active Word guided by the Spirit.   Once you’ve listened to this Scripture Experience podcast, then head over to the next episode and catch the interview with Margaret Feinberg on her experience doing lectio on Psalm 51. Margaret is a popular Bible...

Jan is a writer, speaker and spiritual director. She has degrees in biblical studies and Christian spirituality. And has written twenty-three books, including one of my very favorite books, Meeting God in Scripture, a hands-on guide to lectio Divina. Jan has literally written a book on Lectio Divina, so you’ll definitely want to hear what she has to say about it.   Take a few minutes to listen to...

Lectio Divina is the divine or sacred reading of Scripture. Create some sacred space for God and spend a few quiet moments engaging with his living and active Word guided by the Spirit.   Once you’ve listened to this Scripture Experience podcast, head over to the next episode and catch the interview with Jan Johnson on her experience doing lectio on Psalm 139. Jan is a writer, speaker and spiritua...

Whitnee Russell is the president and founder of Bury My Defiance ministry where she uses poetry and photography to create art as a way to share Jesus with others – especially those who are grieving. Take a few minutes to listen to the Scripture experience podcast doing Lectio Divina on Psalm 28 and then tune into this interview to hear where God led Whitnee. We talk about how the Lord helps Whitne...

Lectio Divina is the divine or sacred reading of Scripture. Create some sacred space for God and spend a few quiet moments engaging with his Word through this practice of meditation. As you allow the Spirit to lead, you may be surprised by where he leads you.   Once you’ve listened to this Scripture Experience podcast, then head over to the next episode and catch the interview with Whitnee Russell...

Kat Armstrong is a powerful voice in our generation as a sought-after bible teacher and innovative ministry leader. She holds a master’s degree from Dallas Theological Seminary and is the author of No More Holding Back and The In-Between Place. In 2008, Kat cofounded the Polished Network to gather working women in person and online to navigate career and explore faith in authentic community. As th...

Lectio Divina is the divine or sacred reading of Scripture. Create a few minutes to enjoy some sacred space with God by engaging with Psalm 23. As you allow the Spirit to lead through this beloved Psalm, you may be surprised by what he has for you.   Once you’ve listened to this Scripture Experience podcast, then head over to the next episode and catch the interview with Kat Armstrong to hear wher...

Aryn is a faith-based songwriter, recording artist, worship leader and mother of four from Dallas, TX. You will quickly hear how talented she is as she sings an original recording of our Psalm to start and end the podcast this week. Take a few minutes to listen to the experience podcast doing Lectio Divina on Psalm 121 and then tune into this interview to hear where God led Aryn. We talk about how...

Lectio Divina is the divine or sacred reading of Scripture. Create some sacred space for God and spend a few quiet moments engaging with his Word through this meditation. As you allow the Spirit to lead, you may be surprised by where he leads you. Make sure you listen to the end of the podcast this week as our interview guest, Aryn Michelle, created a special song for us based on Psalm 121. Aryn i...

Grab a journal and take a few minutes to reflect on the year gone by and prepare your hearts for the one that is coming. With Luke 18:35-43 as our guide, Jodie will direct you to reflect through 4 movements that invite you to praise God for his faithfulness, recognize and release events from the last year, and notice and name your desires and longings for the coming year. The exact verses read in...

Listen alone or grab the family and savor a few moments to reflect and refocus on the true story of Christmas. Earl Davidson reads Luke 2:1-21 (Message translation) and Jodie guides you in a short time of reflection and prayer. All this is set to music that will calm your heart and lead you to experience the joy of the season. You can find Jodie at: http://www.jodieniznik.com/ Instagram: https://w...

Father Jon Jordan is a priest in the Episcopal Diocese of Dallas, where he is a part of the clergy team at Church of the Incarnation. As his second vocation, he serves as the Campus Administrator at Coram Deo Academy, a Classical Christian school. He’s also the author of the book From Law to Logos on the book of Galatians. And if he needed anything else to fill his time, he’s also a husband and fa...

Lectio Divina is the divine or sacred reading of Scripture. Create some sacred space for God and spend a few quiet moments engaging with his Word through this practice of meditation. As you allow the Spirit to lead, you may be surprised by where he leads you. Once you’ve listened to this Scripture Experience podcast, then head over to the next episode and catch the interview with Father Jon Jordan...

Pastor Robert Daniels is the lead pastor of Christ Freedom Church in Lewisville, Texas. Take a few minutes to listen to the experience podcast doing Lectio Divina on Psalm 37 and then tune into this interview to hear where God led Robert. We discuss trusting God in the darkest and hardest places of life. We also talk about how being raw and real before God can lead to healing and comfort from God....

Lectio Divina is the divine or sacred reading of Scripture. Create some sacred space for God and spend a few quiet moments engaging with his living and active Word guided by the Spirit. Once you’ve listened to this Scripture Experience podcast, then head over to the next episode and catch the interview with Pastor Robert Daniels to hear where the Lord led him. Robert is the pastor of Christ Freedo...

Britt is the founder of Wheat and Honey Co., a product shop that partners with artists around the world to craft hand painted Bibles, Bible studies, apparel and devotionals. Each purchase enables her team to gift hand painted Bibles to the women rescued from human trafficking. Wheat and Honey Co. also hosts events with the next up being Seaside, FL Beach Retreats. Britt is the host of the Wheatful...

Lectio Divina simply means the divine or sacred reading of Scripture and is a way to meditate on God's Word. Create some sacred space for God and spend a few quiet moments engaging with his living and active Word guided by the Spirit. Once you’ve listened to this Scripture Experience podcast, then head over to the next episode and catch the interview with Brittany Goff on her experience doing lect...

Candice Zakariya is on staff at Christ Freedom Church and leads a discipleship ministry for women at herdiscipleship.com. She is passionate about helping women grow as disciples and spend time with their loving father. Take a few minutes to listen to the experience podcast doing Lectio Divina on Psalm 100 and then tune into this interview to hear where God led Candice. We discuss belonging and how...

Lectio Divina is the divine or sacred reading of Scripture. Or if you’d prefer the non-Latin term – it is simply a way to meditate on God’s Word. Create some sacred space for God and spend a few quiet moments engaging with his living and active Word guided by the Spirit. Once you’ve listened to this Scripture Experience podcast, then head over to the next episode and catch the interview with Candi...