Send us a text Prayer feels simple until it involves those whose decisions you find harmful or misguided. Pastor Young tackles this profound spiritual challenge head-on with a guided meditation designed to transform how we engage with authority figures who trigger our strongest negative emotions. At the heart of this exploration stands a powerful historical reminder: the Apostle Paul instructed early Christians to pray for their leaders during Emperor Nero's reign—a time of horrific persecution ...
Mar 12, 2025•11 min•Season 3Ep. 193
Send us a text How do we maintain spiritual integrity when facing corrupt or oppressive leadership? This week's Guided Christian Meditation tackles one of the most challenging commands in scripture: praying for those in authority. Based on 1 Timothy 2:1-6, we explore this countercultural practice through a powerful guided meditation experience. The historical backdrop makes this teaching especially profound. When Paul instructed Timothy to have believers pray for their leaders, Christians in Eph...
Mar 09, 2025•14 min•Season 3Ep. 192
Send us a text Step into a transformative journey in this episode as we unpack the compelling guided meditation by Pastor Robert Young. With an emphasis on prayer's potential to spark a nationwide spiritual awakening, we explore how a mere ten righteous individuals in each state could usher in significant change. Through the lens of Abraham's negotiations with God regarding Sodom and Gomorrah, we delve into themes of justice, mercy, and the power of collective faith. The episode serves as a hear...
Mar 05, 2025•14 min•Season 3Ep. 191
Send us a text Are you ready to join a movement that can reshape our nation? In this episode, we explore the profound implications of righteous prayer and intercession through the lens of Genesis 18. Pastor Robert Young guides listeners on a journey of meditation focused on Abraham's plea to God for mercy on the cities near him, underscoring the urgency of finding righteousness in contemporary America. Through reflective breathing exercises and spiritual affirmations, we create a nurturing envir...
Mar 02, 2025•18 min•Season 3Ep. 190
Send us a text Is it possible to find hope amidst life's emotional storms? Join us as we explore this profound question through the lens of Christian meditation with Pastor Young's insightful reflection on Psalm 13. Prepare to challenge your understanding of faith's connection to positivity. Together, we'll embark on a journey that embraces honesty and vulnerability in our spiritual lives, beginning with the liberating act of confession. As we move through stages of breathwork and muscle relaxat...
Feb 23, 2025•11 min•Season 3Ep. 190
Send us a text Embark on a transformative journey with Pastor Robert Young as we discover the power of Christian meditation to navigate emotional turmoil. This episode offers insights into how expressing emotions, even those of sorrow and frustration, can lead to spiritual growth and healing. Guided by the wisdom of Psalms 13, listeners will learn how King David's honest confrontation with his struggles becomes a testament to God's enduring faithfulness. Prepare your heart with a reflective pray...
Feb 16, 2025•13 min•Season 3Ep. 188
Send us a text Join us as we welcome Pastor Robert Young from the "Not Your Parents Religion" podcast, who is redefining missionary work for the digital era. Forget what you know about conventional church settings—Pastor Young is on a mission to share an "untainted, unpoliticalized gospel," venturing into non-traditional spaces like street corners, coffee shops, and even jails. Tune in to understand how core teachings of love, compassion, and forgiveness can transcend the division we often find ...
Feb 13, 2025•6 min
Send us a text Imagine finding true peace and fulfillment by placing your trust in a higher power, even when life’s storms rage around you. Join me, Pastor Robert Young, as we embark on a spiritual journey through Psalms 37 in our latest Guided Christian Meditation episode. This is the second installment of our transformative four-part series focused on finding security in God. Together, we begin with a heartfelt prayer from Psalms 51, allowing us to prepare our hearts and minds for the divine p...
Feb 09, 2025•16 min•Season 3Ep. 187
Send us a text Dan & Sheila, Pastor Young's AI co-hosts go deeper into Pastor Young's meditation on "Finding Security in God". Join in for this eye opening episode. Support the show Consider helping us to take the Gospel to others here: https://patreon.com/churchplanting https://cash.app/$WellnessInstitute Leave a voicemail question or prayer requests here: (585) 331-3424 Leave an email question, prayer requests or comment here: robyoung51.ry@gmail.com...
Feb 05, 2025•17 min•Season 3Ep. 186
Send us a text Discover the path to inner peace and spiritual fulfillment with Pastor Robert Young in the transformative meditation experience, "Finding Security in God." Can you truly let go of control and trust in a divine plan greater than your own? This episode embarks on a four-part journey through Psalms 37, where Pastor Young guides us in exploring the profound teachings of trusting God amidst life's challenges. Through heartfelt recitations, calming breathing exercises, and muscle relaxa...
Feb 02, 2025•12 min•Season 3Ep. 185
Send us a text Discover how to experience peace that truly surpasses all understanding with our latest guided Christian meditation session. What if the worries of your everyday life could be transformed into moments of divine tranquility? Join me, Pastor Robert Young, as we journey through Philippians 4:6-7 and uncover how prayer, petition, and thanksgiving can quell anxiety and fill your heart with the peace of God. This episode invites you to a personal exploration of scripture, starting with ...
Jan 26, 2025•11 min•Season 3Ep. 184
Send us a text Can you truly find the essence of faith amidst the emotional highs and theatrical church services? Join us as we dive into Pastor Robert Young's compelling insights from his book "Reclaiming the Faith. This episode challenges the conventional understanding that faith is tied to temporary thrills and grand displays. Instead, we explore the idea that faith is a profound, enduring relationship with God built on trust and commitment. Discover how true faith offers strength and resilie...
Jan 22, 2025•6 min•Season 3Ep. 183
Send us a text Can faith be more than just a tool for self-improvement or a ticket to a prosperous life? Discover how Pastor Young challenges these prevalent misconceptions and guides us toward understanding faith as a deeply personal journey with God, rather than a societal checklist or a pathway to self-empowerment. Explore the heart of authentic faith, which transcends worldly goals and taps into a strength greater than ourselves, fostering genuine transformation from within. Join us and Past...
Jan 19, 2025•7 min•Season 3Ep. 182
Send us a text In our latest episode, we promise you'll uncover the secrets of visualization, a practice with roots as ancient as spiritual traditions and backed by cutting-edge neuroscience. Joined by our resident experts, Dan & Sheila from the Deep Dive, we explore how visualization is more than a flight of fancy. It's a transformative practice that shapes neural pathways and impacts tangible results, evidenced by enhanced sports performance and even better immune responses in cancer patie...
Jan 15, 2025•5 min•Season 3Ep. 181
Send us a text In this episode, we explore the impactful world of affirmations, exploring their biblical foundations and the science supporting their effectiveness in transforming our mindset and realities. We examine how our words hold power and can shape both our lives and the lives of those around us. • Discusses the biblical roots of affirmations and their relevance today • Highlights Proverbs 18:21, emphasizing the power of words • Analyzes classic biblical affirmations like Philippians 4:1...
Jan 12, 2025•13 min•Season 3Ep. 180
Send us a text Have you ever wondered how the concept of manifesting could align with biblical teachings? Join us for a profound exploration as we engage with Pastor Young, who offers an enlightening view on this topic. We promise that by the end of this episode, you'll have a deeper understanding of how faith, positive thinking, and proactive steps can harmonize in a co-creative process that shapes your reality. With insights from the Bible, specifically Mark 11:24, James 2:17, and Proverbs 23,...
Jan 08, 2025•10 min•Season 3Ep. 179
Send us a text Discover how to enrich your spiritual journey by hearing from voices you might not expect. Ever wondered what everyday Christians and spiritual seekers have in common? Get ready to uncover real-life stories of faith, struggles, and triumphs as we share a preview of what Pastor Young has in store for "Not Your Parents' Religion" in 2025. In a fresh twist, his upcoming episodes promise to go beyond traditional sermons with extended guided meditations designed to deepen your spiritua...
Jan 05, 2025•4 min
Send us a text Pastor Young’s end of year message emphasizes the powerful promise found in Jeremiah 29:11, inviting listeners to reflect on their past while embracing a hopeful future. Through guided meditation, he provides tools for spiritual growth, encouraging deep introspection and daily practices to foster a closer relationship with God. • Introduction to the significance of Jeremiah 29:11 • Importance of reflecting on what holds us back • Techniques for breath work and muscle relaxation • ...
Jan 01, 2025•13 min•Season 3Ep. 178
Send us a text Discover how embracing God's plan for your life can lead to prosperity and hope as we enter 2025, guided by Pastor Robert Young. Our latest episode of Not Your Parents Religion Podcast invites you on a transformative journey of meditation and reflection, centered around the comforting promises of Jeremiah 29:11. We'll explore how the teachings of this powerful scripture can illuminate your path, ensuring you approach the new year with a heart full of expectation and trust. Through...
Dec 29, 2024•12 min•Season 3Ep. 177
Send us a text Pastor Young's message challenges us to shift our focus from material gifts to meaningful gestures that embody the true spirit of Christmas. We dive into the transformative power of affirmations and the depth of God's love, encouraging us to view ourselves and the world through a lens of compassion and hope. By placing Christ at the center of our lives, we are inspired to offer gifts of time, talent, and compassion. Whether you're seeking to deepen your understanding or simply loo...
Dec 25, 2024•9 min•Season 3Ep. 176
Send us a text A heartfelt journey of meditation draws us closer to the true significance of Christmas, emphasizing the importance of honoring Jesus amid holiday distractions. Through reflection, worship, and scriptural guidance, we explore how to celebrate Christ's birth meaningfully and purposefully. • Opening with a guided meditation for the holiday season • Preparing our hearts and minds through scripture and prayer • Pondering Matthew 2:1-2 regarding the birth of Jesus • The significance of...
Dec 22, 2024•10 min•Ep. 175
Send us a text Can a vision of peace under Jesus's reign transform our chaotic world? Join us as we explore Pastor Young's meditation, "The Prince of Peace is Born," inspired by Isaiah 9:6. In this episode, you'll discover a holistic approach to meditation that harmonizes mind, body, and spirit, employing techniques like confession, breath work, muscle relaxation, and worship. As we reflect on the hustle and consumerism that often cloud our vision of Christ's hope, especially during the holidays...
Dec 18, 2024•12 min•Season 3Ep. 174
Send us a text Can you imagine a world where peace reigns supreme, untouched by the chaos of our modern lives? Join me, Pastor Robert Young, as we embark on a profound spiritual journey through this week's guided Christian meditation, "The Prince of Peace is Born." Through the timeless words of Isaiah 9:6, we'll explore the promises embedded in the birth of Christ and envision His eventual return to rule with peace and love. This episode offers a sanctuary from the hustle of the season, encourag...
Dec 15, 2024•10 min•Season 3Ep. 173
Send us a text You may not realize that the roots of mindfulness can be found deep within the pages of the Bible. Mindfulness is not a “New Age” practice, in fact, the Bible contains numerous passages that encourage mindfulness and living in the present moment. Together, we journey through scriptures like Psalm 46:10 and Matthew 6:25-34, uncovering the timeless wisdom of stillness and trust in God. Gain insight into how these passages invite us to pause and embrace a calm presence amid the hustl...
Dec 11, 2024•10 min•Season 3Ep. 172
Send us a text Ever wondered what the nativity story would look like through the eyes of a camel? Join us as we promise to whisk you away on a whimsical journey with Hiram, the quick-witted camel who tags along with the Magi. Hiram’s unfiltered observations not only bring humor to the dusty trails of the desert but also offer fresh insights into the legendary trek. From the mysterious guiding star—a beacon of hope against Roman oppression—to the looming threat of King Herod, Hiram’s perspective ...
Dec 08, 2024•11 min•Season 3Ep. 171
Send us a text Can you truly grasp the active nature of divine love? Join us for an enlightening exploration with Pastor Robert Young as we uncover the depths of "God's Love in Action," inspired by John 3:16. Through a blend of sacred preparation, mindfulness techniques, and transformative reflections, Pastor Young crafts a journey that enhances our spiritual receptivity and invites us to reimagine our connection with the divine. This episode not only challenges our understanding of love but als...
Dec 04, 2024•15 min•Season 3Ep. 170
Send us a text Unlock the secrets to embracing God's love in action this holiday season with Pastor Robert Young from the Not Your Parents Religion podcast. Join us for a guided meditation that centers around the message of John 3:16, as Pastor Young leads us through a reflective journey designed to deepen our spiritual connection. Through a combination of scripture, muscle relaxation techniques, and introspective prompts, this episode offers a transformative opportunity to enhance your relation...
Dec 01, 2024•11 min•Season 3Ep. 169
Send us a text Unlock the secrets of spiritual growth through the art of journaling in Christian meditation! In our latest episode, we sit down with Pastor Robert Young from the Not Your Parents' Religion Podcast. Pastor Young shares his groundbreaking approach to meditation, emphasizing journaling as a tool to foster a deeper connection with God. Learn how the simple act of writing can transform your spiritual practice, offering a safe haven for self-reflection and an authentic dialogue with Go...
Nov 27, 2024•7 min•Season 3Ep. 168
Send us a text Discover the transformative power of mercy and compassion as we explore the teachings of Jesus in this week's Guided Christian Meditation. Inspired by Matthew 9:10-13, we reflect on Jesus' profound message to prioritize mercy over sacrifice, challenging our own perceptions and actions toward others. Join us on a journey of mindfulness through breathing and muscle relaxation exercises, setting the stage for a deeper connection with the spirit of mercy that Jesus embodies. Are we tr...
Nov 24, 2024•10 min•Season 3Ep. 167
Send us a text Discover the transformative power of meditation with Pastor Robert Young from the Not Your Parents' Religion Podcast. Ever wondered how ancient practices can harmoniously blend with modern science? Prepare to be enlightened as Dan and Sheila from the Deep Dives share these captivating insights on Christian meditation, revealing its profound benefits for mind and body alike. From reducing blood pressure to boosting the immune system, the physical advantages are impressive. And that...
Nov 20, 2024•7 min•Season 3Ep. 166
