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Apr 2024
29m 20s

How Christian Meditation Creates Neural ...

Natalie Tysdal
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Brief summary of show:

Jodie Niznik discusses the integration of meditation and the Bible, emphasizing that meditation was God's idea and is seen throughout scripture. She explains the difference between Eastern meditation and Christian meditation, highlighting that Christian meditation involves filling the mind with the things of God to find peace and stillness. Jodie shares the benefits of meditation, including the creation of new neural pathways that lead from anxiety to peace. She advises starting small and giving oneself grace when incorporating meditation into daily life. Jodi also describes her meditation process, which involves reading a short passage of scripture multiple times and engaging in breath work. She emphasizes the importance of stillness in hearing God's voice and offers resources, including guided retreats, to help individuals navigate seasons of life. Jodie concludes by sharing a breath prayer for anxiety, encouraging listeners to connect their breath to a truth from God's Word.

Listen in as we talk about:

00:00 - Introduction and Background

00:22 - God's Plan and Purpose

03:13 - Benefits of Meditation

04:10 - Challenges of Incorporating Meditation

05:08 - Advice for Incorporating Meditation

08:19 - Meditation Process

10:09 - Breathing and Scripture Meditation

13:03 - Transforming Power of Meditation

15:25 - Living Within God's Boundaries

19:37 - Finding God's Voice in Stillness

21:05 - Other Resources and Retreats

24:08 - Breath Prayer for Anxiety

 

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