Episodes
Episode 25 of Season 3 is a meditation on Jeremiah 31:1-6 where God prophesies that, despite the Israelites' disobedience leading to exile, He has loved them with an everlasting love and will reestablish them. Connect with me at [email protected] // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - 2977 by Tony Anderson - Anatomy (instrumental) by Voyageur
Published 01/12/24
Episode 24 of Season 3 is a meditation on Psalm 42 where the psalmist yearns for God amid pain, modeling how to both lament and declare faith in God's steadfast love for us. Connect with me at [email protected] // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - Hollywood Love (instrumental) by Noelle Johnson - Abigail by Tony Anderson - Adagio No. 1 by Max LL - Adrift by Katharine Petkovski - Hope Rising by Tony Anderson
Published 01/05/24
Episode 23 of Season 3 is a reflection on Psalm 91 where the psalmist rejoices in the protection of God for the one who loves God and dwells in His shelter. Connect with me at [email protected] // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - Floating (instrumental) by Kollen - Waking Up by The Light The Heat - Once and For All (alt version, instrumental) by Adrian Disch - When the Light Comes In (eventide) by Adrian Disch
Published 12/29/23
Episode 22 of Season 3 is a meditation on Psalm 19 where the poet marvels at the glory of God revealed in both the world and the word. Connect with me at [email protected] // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - Unwritten Story by Adrian Disch - Boundless (piano version) by Adrian Disch - Restoration by Adrian Disch
Published 12/22/23
Episode 21 of Season 3 is a prayerful reflection on Ezekiel 1, verses 1, 4-5, and 22-28, where Ezekiel sees a vision of the glory of the Lord in a most unexpected place - exile in Babylon. What a wonder that God pursues us even in our exile! Connect with me at [email protected] // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - Farthest Reach by Adrian Disch - Part of Me (instrumental) by The Coast - Night by Wil Pearce
Published 12/15/23
Episode 20 of Season 3 is a meditation on Daniel 7:9-14 where the prophet recounts a vision of the ultimate authority of the son of man over the kingdoms of this earth. Connect with me at [email protected] // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - United by Adrian Disch - Intrinsic (piano version) by Adrian Disch - Composite by Thrupence
Published 12/08/23
Episode 19 of Season 3 is a meditation on 1 Peter 2:4-12 where Peter reflects on our identity as "a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light." As those who have founded our lives on the Cornerstone, we are to walk in His way in order to bring glory to Him.  Connect with me at [email protected] // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or...
Published 12/04/23
Episode 18 of Season 3 is a reflection on the shortest chapter in the Bible - Psalm 117 - where the psalmist calls all people to worship God for his steadfast love and enduring faithfulness. Connect with me at [email protected] // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - Holding On (eventide) by Adrian Disch - Last Light of Day by Adrian Disch
Published 11/24/23
Episode 17 of Season 3 is a meditation on Amos 5:14-24 where the prophet exhorts the people of God to repent for the way their worship of God has been tainted by injustice. Worship God, yes, but make sure your treatment of the vulnerable is commensurate with the justice and mercy of God. Connect with me at [email protected] // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - Restoration by Adrian Disch - Anew by Kino - Intrinsic by...
Published 11/17/23
Episode 16 of Season 3 is a prayerful reflection on Acts 4:24-35 where the church responded to the threats of the rulers, elders, and scribes by lifting their voices to God in worship and intercession - wondering why people vainly try to thwart the predetermined purposes of God and asking that they would be filled with the Spirit to continue to preach the message and live in the manner of Jesus. Connect with me at [email protected] // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or...
Published 11/10/23
Episode 15 of Season 3 is a meditation on Psalm 147 where the psalmist praises God for His careful attention to our pain even while ordering the finer details of the cosmos. Connect with me at [email protected] // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - The Promise of Finding by Adrian Disch - Spirit by Wil Pearce - Chasing Starlight by Adrian Disch
Published 11/03/23
Episode 14 of Season 3 is a brief meditation on Titus 2:11-14 where Paul encourages us that the grace of God has appeared in the person of Jesus Christ, and exhorts us - in light of His appearing - to walk in Christ's manner. Connect with me at [email protected] // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - Centre by Wil Pearce - Above the Earth (piano version) by Adrian Disch
Published 10/27/23
Episode 13 of Season 3 is a meditation on Psalm 2 where the psalmist reflects on the power and sovereignty of God relative to the nations that plot against His designs. Implicit is the invitation to trust Him regardless of the schemes of those with power coupled with ill intent, combined with the exhortation to submit our influence to His way. Connect with me at [email protected] // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): -...
Published 10/20/23
Episode 12 of Season 3 is a reflection on Hebrews 9:11-15 and 24-28 where the author reflects on the contrast between the sacrificial system of Moses and the perfect sacrifice of Christ. Jesus is the Mediator of a new covenant, cleansing us once and for all! Connect with me at [email protected] // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - Intrinsic (no drums version) by Adrian Disch - Stars by Wil Pearce - This is Just the...
Published 10/13/23
Episode 11 of Season 3 is a reflection on 2 Peter 1:3-11 where Peter encourages us that we have everything we need in Christ to grow into a mature disciple for the glory of God, and to not remain undeveloped and corrupted by sin. Connect with me at [email protected] // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - Holding On by Adrian Disch - Through Different Eyes (instrumental) by CHPTRS
Published 10/06/23
Episode 10 of Season 3 is a meditation on Joel 2:12-29 where God - through the prophet Joel - invites His people to return to Him with all our hearts, attended by weeping and fasting. In so doing, He promises to forgive, provide for, and defend us because of His great love for us. Connect with me at [email protected] // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed by Musicbed): - Clouds by Wil Pearce - When the Light Comes In by Adrian Disch -...
Published 09/29/23
Episode 9 of Season 3 is a meditation on Psalm 79 where the psalmist reflects on oppression, pain, and loss, even going so far as to question the disposition of God toward Israel. The writer then turns a corner and considers the compassion, forgiveness, and protection of Yahweh. Connect with me at [email protected] // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - I See You (feat. Chris Coleman) by Wil Pearce - Above the Earth by...
Published 09/22/23
Episode 8 of Season 3 is a brief reflection on Ruth 1:16-17 where Ruth famously pledges to follow Naomi wherever she may go, taking on her culture and beliefs as well. This is a beautiful picture of forgetting what is behind and pressing on toward the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. This meditation also strays spontaneously into 2 Corinthians 6:16-18, Luke 9:62, Philippians 3:12-14, and others. Connect with me at [email protected] // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or...
Published 09/15/23
Episode 7 of Season 3 is a reflection on Ezra 3:10-11 where the returned exiles lay the foundation of the new temple and erupt with worship at the revelation of the goodness and love of God. Connect with me at [email protected] // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - Reborn by One Hundred Years - Better Together (acoustic instrumental) by Wil Pearce - Boundless by Adrian Disch
Published 09/08/23
Episode 6 of Season 3 is a meditation taken directly from my own devotional life of prayer over the past 20 years. Most mornings, I endeavor to begin the day by reflecting on the nature of God as Father, Son, and Spirit. I would like to invite you into this same beautiful exercise. Connect with me at [email protected] // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - Mountains by Wil Pearce - Holding the Heavens by SVVN -...
Published 09/01/23
Episode 5 of Season 3 is a meditation on Leviticus 19:9-18 where we are commanded - in view of Yahweh as Lord - to love our neighbors as ourselves. Connect with me at [email protected] // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - Etne by Rore - Displaced by Tony Anderson - Endings by Wil Pearce
Published 08/25/23
Background track (licensed via Musicbed): - Polaris by Jordan Critz
Published 08/21/23
Episode 4 of Season 3 is a prayerful meditation on Psalm 142 where David, hiding in a cave on the run from Saul, pours out his complaint before the Lord and lands in a place of hopefulness of God's deliverance. Connect with me at [email protected] // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - Aurora by Tony Anderson - Sight by Wil Pearce - Heavens (feat. Chris Coleman) by Wil Pearce
Published 08/18/23
Episode 3 of Season 3 is a reflection on 2 Kings 6:8-23 where the armies of the king of Syria surround Elisha and his servant, and Elisha prays that the servant's eyes would be open to see the armies of heaven encircling their enemies. May we see with the same eyes of faith. Lord Jesus, open our eyes! Connect with me at [email protected] // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - The Epilogue (instrumental) by CHPTRS - Spirit...
Published 08/11/23
Episode 2 of Season 3 is a meditation on 2 Timothy 2:1-13 where Paul exhorts Timothy to remember Jesus Christ and remain faithful to his calling to preach the gospel. He encourages Timothy that the word of God is not bound regardless of our difficulties and ends with a poem about God remaining faithful to us in spite of our relative faithlessness. Connect with me at [email protected] // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - In...
Published 08/04/23