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EncounterPodcast

You’re listening to Encounter Encounter was launched with a mission to offer a safe space to encounter the transcendent God in the midst of the noise of our daily routines. It is a daily podcast of sacred and mindful meditations to help you encounter the divine presence of God throughout your day.
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The Love Within

Psalm 100:5 The theme for this meditation from Psalm 100 is steadfastness. We'll find that we can return to moments of unfailing love, looking no further than the unfailing presence of God. Does Encounter help you experience the unfailing love of Christ? Please consider giving! Is there a place from your past that holds memories of love?...

Apr 24, 202417 min

The Holy Spirit Within

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 The theme for this meditation from 1 Corinthians 6 is permanence-- specifically, the permanent indwelling of the Holy Spirit of God within you. Does Encounter help you find peace? Please consider giving! What reminds you of the permanence of the Spirit of God?...

Apr 23, 202416 min

The Light Within

John 8:12 The theme for this meditation from John 8 is the heavenly light. We'll contemplate how to block out the light pollution around us to see the heavenly light once again. Does Encounter help you focus on the things that matter? Please consider giving! What is distracting you from the heavenly light?...

Apr 22, 202417 min

Thankful For Guidance

Romans 15:5-6 In today's meditation from Romans 15, we'll learn to be thankful for helpful instruction. Instruction from the Lord is designed to give you hope, encouragement, and thanksgiving to endure the hard times. Does Encounter help you find encouragement for hard times? Please consider giving! How can you model your life after Christ?...

Apr 21, 202418 min

Living By Grace

Romans 6:14 The theme for this meditation from Romans 6 is grace. Learning to live by grace and being mindful of our actions so that others see the mercy and grace of God in all that we say and do. Does Encounter help you experience God's grace? Please consider giving! When did someone's mercy show you the mercy and grace of God?...

Apr 20, 202422 min

Your Life As A Living Sacrifice

Romans 12:1 The theme for this meditation is sacrifice. Learn to give your life to God for all He has done for you. Does Encounter help you give your life to God? Please consider giving! How do you offer your daily life to the higher purpose of God?...

Apr 19, 202422 min

Shaped By God

Isaiah 64:8 This meditation from Isaiah 64:8 is a celebration of heavenly creation-- a commemoration of how the Creator of the universe influences you and the work of the Divine Potter's hands mold you. Does Encounter help you celebrate heavenly creation? Please consider giving! Are you shaped by the influences of the world or heaven?...

Apr 18, 202422 min

Fig Tuesday of Holy Week

Matthew 21:18–22 I hope this meditation will inspire you to nurture the fruits of faith and devotion in your life, much like the expected fruitfulness of the fig tree, guiding you towards a deeper, more meaningful relationship with God. Does Encounter help you find a safe haven in Christ? Please consider giving! What secrets is God asking you to reveal to Him?...

Mar 26, 202424 min

Holy Monday (Megale Deutera )

Matthew 21:12-13 I pray this meditation for Holy Monday of Holy Week from Matthew 21 will awaken in you a zeal for sanctity in your life and community, mirroring Jesus' desire for purity and devotion in His Father's house, and inspire you to cleanse your own temple of anything that hinders your relationship with God, guiding you toward living as a true house of prayer. Does Encounter help you experience God's grace? Please consider giving! Why do you need God's supernatural comfort today?...

Mar 25, 202424 min

Tower of London

Psalm 91:2 It is my prayer that this guided audio meditation will help you find rest in a protective fortress and refuge in the protective presence of God. Does Encounter help you find divine protection? Please consider giving to us! When you hear the word "fortress," what comes to mind?...

Oct 26, 202316 min

Sleep: The Promises of God (one hour)

ONE-HOUR Guided Sleep Meditation | Encountering Peace | What Promises Does God Have For You? This guided biblical sleep meditation will help you drift off to sleep, reflecting on God's word and the comfort of His many promises and guarantees for you, His child.

Oct 31, 20221 hr

Breathing: The Jesus Prayer

In the New Testament, Pneuma is the Greek word for the breath of God. It means Spirit and wind. “And God breathed on me and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. God breathes out all Scripture. He gives me life and breath and everything.” (John 20; 2 Tim 3; Acts 17)

Oct 12, 202119 min

Hiding From Wolves

Psalm 59:16 The theme of this meditation from Psalm 59 is safety. It is my hope you will be encouraged to seek protection in the strong arms of God, care in his lovingkindness, and safety as you rest in his territory. Does Encounter help you find rest? Please consider giving! Why do you need God's rest and protection today?...

Sep 23, 202117 min

Caring For Others

Luke 10:25-37. The Bible tells us that God loves us and wants us to be safe, loved, and cared for. But sometimes we feel hurt, don't we? This is a story from the Bible of someone that got hurt and how God brought someone to care for him.

Sep 14, 20217 min

Be United In Mind And Thought

1 Corinthians 1:10 The theme of this meditation is unity. It is my hope you will be encouraged to live in unison, synchronized with other believers, and in unity with Christ. Does Encounter help you find unity with others and with Christ? Please consider giving! Will you s et aside your pride to walk in unison with someone today ?...

Jul 30, 202118 min

Faith Comes By Hearing

Romans 10:17 I truly hope this guided audio meditation from Romans 10 will help open your eyes to opportunities to share the love of God to people who are ready to listen. Does Encounter help you feel the love of Christ? Please consider giving! Who did God use to lead you to Himself?...

May 05, 202119 min

Living By The Spirit

Galatians 5:24 In today's meditation, we'll contemplate our longing for healing and find acceptance in the healing that is already ours, as we live by the present Spirit of God. Does Encounter help you walk with the Lord? Please consider giving! Where do you need God's healing today?...

Aug 03, 202018 min

Finding What Was Lost

Psalm 145:18 This meditation from Psalm 145 reflects on the ecstasy of finding that which you thought was lost, discovering what you thought was distant, is near. Does Encounter help you draw near to the Lord? Please consider giving! What emotions do you experience after finding something you lost?...

Jul 31, 202016 min

COVID-19 Update From Encounter

In response to the evolution of Covid-19 and how it has disrupted so much of our daily lives, this meditation is a reading from the Great Litany found in the Book of Common Prayer.

Mar 19, 202018 min

Holy Saturday

Romans 10:17. Today is Holy Saturday...but Sunday is coming! The theme of this guided audio meditation from Romans 10 is a reflection on Holy Saturday. I pray it will help open your eyes to opportunities to share the victorious story of the risen Lord. The story that Sunday is coming!

Apr 17, 201921 min

Living By The Spirit

Galatians 5:24. Have you ever longed to recover from past secret pain? Have you ever longed to have your past forgotten? This meditation from Galatians 5 is a reflection on that desire. A longing for healing. Acceptance of the healing that is already yours. Not becoming, but being healed. Living a healed life at this moment as you live by the present Spirit of God....

Feb 19, 201919 min

Mindful Of the Moment

Psalm 90:12. The theme of this meditation from Psalm 90 is just that. A reflection on helping other fellow travelers on the road, to make the path brighter and easier as we journey on. Being mindful of living in the present moment.

Dec 26, 201817 min

Choosing To Be Grateful

1 Chronicles 16:11. Have words of gratitude ever sounded hollow during difficult times? When someone tried to console you with the phrase, “well, it’s God’s will.” The theme of this meditation from 1 Chronicles 16 is about sincere gratitude. Being truly grateful in bad times. And good times.

Sep 11, 201817 min
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