EncounterPodcast - podcast cover

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.
Last refreshed:
Follow this podcast in the Metacast mobile app to refresh it and see new episodes.
Download Metacast podcast app
Podcasts are better in Metacast mobile app
Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more

Episodes

New Love

Luke 6:35 This meditation from Luke 6 is a reflection on a new kind of love-- one in which you care for others regardless of how or whether they care for you. Does Encounter help you love others? Please consider giving! How can you love your enemies with a new love?...

May 24, 202419 min

Live As He Lives

1 John 2:6 This meditation from 1 John 2 is a reflection on living your life, not using the world as a model, but living your life as Jesus lives His so you can lead a life marked by love, humility, and caring for others. Does Encounter help you find peace? Please consider giving! How might God use you to reveal Christ to someone else today?...

May 23, 202417 min

Walk By His Commandments

2 John 1:6 I pray this meditation from 2 John 6 will help you steer away from the counsel of the ungodly and delight in the law of the Lord as you walk by His commandments. Does Encounter steer you toward the wisdom of the Lord? Please consider giving! Where do you turn when you need answers?...

May 22, 202420 min

Praying In Power

Jude 1:20 I pray this meditation will help you experience the presence of the Holy Spirit, being baptized in the pneuma, the Holy Spirit, the very breath of God. Does Encounter help you grow in your faith? Please consider giving! Is your faith based on doctrine or experience?...

May 21, 202419 min

Mindful Of The Moment

Psalm 90:12 This guided audio meditation from Psalm 90 is a reflection on helping other fellow travelers on the road, making the path brighter and easier as we journey on. Do you enjoy Encounter? Please consider donating. Thank you! How can you make the path easier for fellow travelers?...

May 20, 202417 min

Producing Good Fruit

Matthew 7:17-20 This meditation from Matthew 7 is a reflection on the outcome of what we plant, realizing that no matter our hopes, dreams, and best-laid plans, what we sow is what we will harvest. Does Encounter help you sow the right things? Please consider giving! What type of fruit does your life produce?...

May 19, 202420 min

New Creation

2 Corinthians 5:17 This meditation from 2 Corinthians 5 is a reflection on becoming a new creation, inspired by the very mind of God and far more beautiful than anything human hands could even imagine creating. Does Encounter help you discover your identity in Christ? Please consider giving! Where are you in the process of becoming new?...

May 18, 202419 min

New Desires

1 John 4:15 During this guided audio mediation on 1 John 4, we'll focus on setting aside our selfish desires to allow God to fill our minds, direct our wills, and transform our affections into those of Christ. Does Encounter help you abide in the Lord? Please consider giving! What sacrifices might you make to align with the affections of the Lord?...

May 17, 202418 min

What Are You Missing?

2 Corinthians 12:9 Our theme for this meditation is having all you need. Not wasting your life by finishing tasks yourself, but by God’s grace, having immediate access to all He has and all He is. He lp us transform lives with God's peace. Please support us. What do you most want out of life? How is God providing?...

May 16, 202418 min

Come Closer To God

James 4:8 This meditation will encourage your desire to come near to our Creator. Submitting to the arms of God, humbling ourselves in his presence, and kneeling as we look up into the loving eyes of God. Are you enjoying Encounter? Please consider donating. When last did you spend time in God's presence without asking for anything?...

May 15, 202417 min

Living By Faith

Romans 1:16 This meditation will help you live by faith with the trust and courage to share the love of Christ. Does Encounter prepare you to share your faith? Please consider supporting us. Have you ever missed a moment to share Jesus? What happened?...

May 14, 202417 min

Trust In The Lord

Isaiah 26:9 This meditation from Isaiah 26 will help you place your trust in God. It is easy to state your trust in God, but do your actions match your words? Does Encounter help you place your trust in the Lord? Please consider giving! What doubts are you facing today?...

May 13, 202417 min

Transformed By Power

Romans 8:6 The theme of this meditation from Romans 8 is transformation. I pray this contemplation will help you encounter and be transformed by the Holy Spirit. Does Encounter help you encounter the Holy Spirit? Please consider giving! Which secular motivations need to be shifted to ones that are sacred?...

May 12, 202418 min

Secure In Power

1 Peter 1:24 The theme of this meditation from 1 Peter 1 is true security. I pray this contemplation will help you find the true peace and safety you seek in the enduring presence of the Holy Spirit. Does Encounter help you find security? Please consider giving! Where do you turn to for protection and safety?...

May 11, 202418 min

Shine

Matthew 5:16 T he theme of this meditation from Matthew 5 is about shining-- not from a sparkling ring or a bright smile, but from inside your heart. Everything you do shining the love of God. Does Encounter help you live in the love of Christ? Please consider giving! How bright does God’s light shine from within you?...

May 10, 202415 min

Seeing God

1 John 4:20 This meditation will help you discover the God you see in the handiwork of your life is the same One you can see in the lives of those you love and those you need to learn to love a bit more. Does Encounter help you love others? Please consider giving! Do you harbor hatred? How can you love that person?...

May 09, 202418 min

Follow God

Mark 8:34-35 Following God is hard by your strength, but he gives you the strength and stamina to follow him. Today, we will meditate on the expense of following the highest goal of all-- following God. Does Encounter help you follow God? Please consider giving! What is your highest goal?...

May 08, 202418 min

In You, I Am Holy

Matthew 5:48 I pray this contemplation will help you believe that God did not send his Son into the world to condemn you, but so that you might be saved through him and become holy as God is holy. Does Encounter help you seek the holiness of God? Please consider giving! Is there someone in your life who needs God's forgiveness and holiness?...

May 07, 202419 min

Everything Pertaining To Life

2 Peter 1:3 You may not have all you want, but you have all that you need. I pray this contemplation will help you know the truth that God has all you need pertaining to living a godly life. Does Encounter help you find peace? Please consider giving! What do you need to live a dynamic spiritual life?...

May 06, 202419 min

Watch My Way

Proverbs 5:21 This meditation will help you navigate enemy territory when you feel like you are in trouble. God is always with you and beside you watching your way and keeping you from wandering astray. Does Encounter help you find comfort in hard times? Please consider giving! Is God calling you to be His guiding hand for another?...

May 05, 202415 min

Without Excuse

James 4:17 This meditation is a reflection on aligning your thoughts with Christ's, so you have no excuse when tested. When you have the mind of Christ, you will always know the good you ought to do. Does Encounter help you follow Jesus, even when you're being tested? Please consider giving! What good are you being called to do today?...

May 04, 202421 min

The Shema

Deuteronomy 6:4 This meditation from Deuteronomy 6 is a reminder to center your mind, body, and soul on not forgetting the everlasting favor of God. The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob-- your God. Does Encounter help you remember the favor of God? Please consider giving! What blessings has God given you recently?...

May 03, 202421 min

God's Reward Of Love

Matthew 6:3-4 Today, we'll contemplate being aware not only of our giving but our motivations in giving as we choose whether to seek recognition and reward of the world or God’s reward in giving out of love. Does Encounter help you follow God's leading? Please consider giving! How can you help the needy today?...

May 02, 202417 min

Living A Holy Life

1 Peter 1:14-15 I pray this guided meditation from 1 Peter 1 will help you learn to live a righteous life, set apart from the world so that you can live a holy life as Christ is holy. Does Encounter help you live a holy life? Please consider giving! How can you respond when evil desires tempt you?...

May 01, 202424 min

Embracing Forgiveness

Psalm 30:5 I pray this guided meditation from Psalm 30 will help you embrace forgiveness, let go of grudges, and discover hope, gratitude, and joy. Does Encounter help you embrace forgiveness? Please consider supporting us. Is there someone you need to forgive?...

Apr 30, 202421 min

The Way Of Love

1 Corinthians 13:2 The theme for this meditation from 1 Corinthians 13 is the way of love. I pray that it will help you to strive for the way of God's love, being mindful of the heavenly way. Does Encounter help you experience God's love? Please consider giving! Do you have "if only" dreams that need God's transformative power?...

Apr 29, 202416 min

Jesus Resolution

Hebrews 7:25 The theme for this meditation from Hebrews 7 is divine resolution. We'll learn to recognize temporary tension and see how Jesus steps in to mediate the tension and bring you resolution. Does Encounter help you find resolution? Please consider giving! Is there a situation in your life in need of divine resolution?...

Apr 28, 202425 min

Call On The Lord

Romans 10:10 The theme for this meditation is allocution. In it, we'll focus on calling out to the Lord for his mercy and calling on the Lord for his salvation. Does Encounter help you experience the grace of God? Please consider giving to us! How can you be the hope and voice of God to someone today?...

Apr 27, 202417 min

Sheep In The Midst Of Wolves

Matthew 10:16 The theme for this meditation from Matthew 10 is about being mindful of danger but at peace that you are protected. Expect persecution but don’t live in fear for the Shepherd is with you. Does Encounter help you experience God's protection? Please consider giving! Can you remember a time when the Shepherd protected you from wolves?...

Apr 26, 202423 min

God Answers Your Call

Jeremiah 33:3 In today's meditation, we'll contemplate the assurance of knowing God will always answer your call. He hears, and He responds. Does Encounter remind you of the truth of God's love? Please consider giving! What do you want to tell the Lord today?...

Apr 25, 202416 min
Hosted on Libsyn
For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android