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True Sleep (Scripture Meditation Podcast)

A podcast for when you can't fall sleep. You'll get comfortable and listen. I'll read from the Bible, pausing to ask questions to help you process and think through what it says. I can't promise you'll fall asleep, but there's a good chance you will. And it'll be good use of the time either way. I've been a Christian since 1990 and a pastor since 2007. I have a BA in Biblical Studies from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary's college and a MA in Christian Ministry from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary. Help me keep this up: https://buymeacoffee.com/truesleep
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Episodes

God is Attentive (Exodus 3:1-12)

God hears, sees, and knows his people. Go to him through faith in Jesus and you will find that he is attentive to you. If you like this podcast: Share it with a friend. Send ideas to improve the podcast (truesleepfeedback@gmail.com) Purchasing a copy of I Want to Escape: Reaching for Hope When Life Is Too Much and other resources from ⁠New Growth Press⁠ (using these links)....

Oct 03, 202327 minSeason 2Ep. 6

Verbalizing Pain (Exodus 2:23-25)

Get some rest by verbalizing your pain to God, and trusting his faithfulness to you through Jesus Christ. Invest in True Sleep by: Sharing it with a friend who might benefit from it. Making a donation. Sending your ideas to improve the podcast to truesleepfeedback@gmail.com Purchasing a copy of A Small Book for the Hurting Heart: Meditations on Loss, Grief, and Healing and other resources from New Growth Press using these links....

Sep 26, 202315 minSeason 2Ep. 5

Ups and Downs (Exodus 2:11-22)

Get some rest thinking about how God's people experience ups and downs in life--but God is always steadily working all things together for our good. Invest in True Sleep: By sharing it with a friend. By sending your ideas to improve the podcast to truesleepfeedback@gmail.com. By purchasing a copy of the CSB Life Counsel Bible: Practical Wisdom for All of Life and other resources from ⁠New Growth Press⁠ (using these links)....

Sep 19, 202314 minSeason 2Ep. 4

A Figure Emerges (Exodus 2:1-10)

Get some rest thinking about how God protected baby Moses--and how he provides hope through One Moses prefigured: Jesus Christ. Invest in True Sleep: By sharing it with a friend. By sending your ideas to improve the podcast to truesleepfeedback@gmail.com. By purchasing a copy of Take Heart: Daily Devotions to Deepen Your Faith and other resources from New Growth Press (using these links)....

Sep 12, 202316 minSeason 2Ep. 3

Fight Fear with Fear (Exodus 1:8-22)

Go to sleep thinking about how God is more fearsome than our most terrifying threat. To invest in True Sleep: Consider purchasing Running Scared: Fear, Worry, and the God of Rest ⁠ and other helpful resources from ⁠New Growth Press⁠ . Share the podcast with a restless friend. Email ideas to improve the podcast at truesleepfeedback@gmail.com....

Sep 05, 202324 minSeason 2Ep. 2

God's People Increase (Exodus 1:1-7)

Go to sleep thinking about how God's people tend to increase and consider your part in the expansion of God's kingdom. To invest in True Sleep: Consider purchasing Get Real: Sharing Your Everyday Faith Every Day and other helpful resources from New Growth Press . Share the podcast with a restless friend. Email me ideas to improve the podcast at truesleepfeedback@gmail.com....

Aug 29, 202318 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Trouble and Evil (Job 5:19-27)

Are you experiencing trouble and evil? Job did too. It's part of life in this fallen world. Take heart and be at peace. Special hello to listeners in Wellington, New Zealand. Help me improve the podcast. Send your ideas to truesleepfeedback@gmail.com.

Aug 07, 202312 min

Man and Woman (Genesis 2:18-25)

Embrace God's good design for man and woman and rest. Special hello to listeners in Queensland, Australia. Email anytime to truesleepfeedback@gmail.com.

Jul 31, 202317 min

Tolerance and Repentance (Revelation 2:20-21)

We're back! Are you restless because of trouble in your church? Or maybe because you're tolerating something that you shouldn't tolerate? Let God guide you toward peaceful repentance instead. Special hello to listeners in Dallas, Texas. Email me anytime with your suggestions to improve the podcast: truesleepfeedback@gmail.com.

Jul 17, 202319 min

Lust and Impurity (Romans 1:24-25)

Are you living in lust, impurity, and dishonor? If so, the root cause has to do with your relationship with your Creator. Let God set things right for you through Jesus. Special hello to listeners in Daveo. Email me anytime at truesleepfeedback@gmail.com.

Dec 06, 202217 min

Jesus the Son (Matthew 3:13-17)

Is Jesus in the right place in your perception? Realignment here could bring you the rest you're longing for. Special hello to listeners in Australia. Email me anytime at truesleepfeedback@gmail.com.

Nov 29, 202213 min

Ways and Paths (Isaiah 2:3a)

Are you restless because you're going your own way instead of God's? Let him put you back on the right path. Special hello to listeners in Hyattsville, Maryland. Email me anytime at truesleepfeedback@gmail.com.

Nov 22, 202217 min

Suffering and Presumption (Job 5:8-18)

Why does God allow us to suffer? It's a complex question, worth meditating on. Special hello to listeners in New South Whales, Australia. Email me anytime at truesleepfeedback@gmail.com.

Nov 15, 202215 min

God Created the First Man (Genesis 2:4-17)

Let's meditate on Genesis 2:4-17 and see how God created the Garden of Eden and placed the first man there to work and keep it. Special hello to listeners in Tucson, Arizona. Email me at truesleepfeedback@gmail.com with any suggestions to improve the podcast.

Nov 08, 202216 min

He Knows Your Works (Revelation 2:18-19)

Finally back! In this episode, we'll meditate on how awesome Jesus is and we'll evaluate our works, love, faith, service, and endurance. Special hello to listeners in Lincoln City, Oregon. Get in touch at truesleepfeedback@gmail.com.

Oct 31, 202219 min

Wisdom or Folly (Romans 1:22-23)

Are you growing in the wisdom that comes from knowing God? Or the folly that comes from rejecting him? Special hello to listeners in Malaysia! Send your ideas for improving this podcast to truesleepfeedback@gmail.com

Jul 25, 202215 min

Holy Spirit and Fire (Matthew 3:11-12)

Get some rest by filling your mind with thoughts about repentance, Jesus' might, and baptism. Special hello to listeners in Southland, New Zealand! Thank you for listening. Get in touch by emailing truesleepfeedback@gmail.com.

Jul 18, 202216 min

Learning God's Ways and Walking God's Paths (Isaiah 2:1-3a)

Are you learning God's ways and walking God's paths? There's rest and peace in doing so. Thank you to Sue22fortwo for the iTunes review! And Lynda, Michelle, and Lynne for the emails. Special hello to listeners in Bogata, Columbia. If you have any ideas how I can improve this podcast, email me at truesleepfeedback@gmail.com.

Jul 11, 202219 min

Affliction and Trouble (Job 5:1-7)

What is the source of your trouble? This passage will help you think it through and get some peace. Special hello to listeners in Los Angeles, California! Also, if you get a chance, send me an email (truesleepfeedback@gmail.com) and let me know how you found this podcast and what you do for a living. I'm just curious. Thanks!

Jun 27, 202220 min

Work and Rest (Genesis 2:1-3)

This passage will encourage you to work well when you're working and rest well when you're resting. Special hello to listeners in England! And if you know anyone who could benefit from meditating on God's word, feel free to share this podcast with them.

Jun 20, 202213 min

Holding Fast His Name (Revelation 2:12-17)

Are you tempted to let go of Jesus' name or deny his faith? This passage will help you find rest by strengthening your grip on both. Special hello to listeners in Queensland, Australia! To help me keep the podcast going, you can support it with a recuring donation through a link somewhere around here...

Jun 13, 202217 min

Knowing and Honoring God (Romans 1:20-21)

Find rest by embracing the truth about God, honoring him and giving him thanks. Special hello to listeners in Metro Manila! Email me at truesleepfeedback@gmail.com with ideas for improving the show.

Jun 06, 202216 min

Repentant or Presumptuous (Matthew 3:7-10)

Are you humbly repentant, trusting only in Jesus for your sense of security before God? Or are you presuming that your heritage and accomplishments make you righteous? This passage will point you toward the peaceful life of repentance. Special hello to listeners in Tuscon, Arizona! If you'd like to support the podcast, you can contribute through the podcast's Anchor site. The link should be somewhere around here...

May 30, 202218 min

Repentant or Rebellious (Isaiah 1:27-31)

First episode recorded from our new home! This passage will prompt you to repentance, which will lead to true rest in God's forgiveness through Jesus Christ. Special thanks to everyone for staying subscribed during the construction hiatus. Also to Audrey and Lydia for supporting the podcast financially. And to Elizabeth, Ada, and Leilani for their encouraging emails. Email me at truesleepfeedback@gmail.com with your ideas for how to make the podcast more helpful to more people....

May 23, 202221 min

Feeling Mothlike (Job 4:12-21)

Ever feel like life is meaningless and way too short? Apart from Jesus, it is. Let's listen to a man named Eliphaz describe it and turn to Jesus together as we get some rest. Special hello to listeners in Northern Ireland. Get in touch: truesleepfeedback@gmail.com. And a big thank you to those financially supporting me in the podcast.

Mar 14, 202217 min

Behold Creation's Goodness (Genesis 1:30-31)

When God completed his creative work, he appreciated it. Let's appreciate it with him as we get some rest. Special hello to listeners in Panama City, Florida. Congratulations to Lydia for joining your church. To a listener praying for boldness to witness to her family, may God fill you with wisdom and courage. Email me at truesleepfeedback@gmail.com with ideas to improve the podcast. And a big thank you to those supporting me financially. May God bless you as you "meditate in your heart upon you...

Mar 08, 202216 min

Faithful Unto Death (Revelation 2:8-11)

Think about your church as you meditate on this one. (You are a member of a local church, right?) Email me at truesleepfeedback@gmail.com with your ideas for improving this podcast. May God bless you richly through faith in Jesus Christ!

Feb 08, 202218 min

Eternal Power and Divine Nature (Romans 1:18-20a)

The dark side of the good news is the bad news: God's wrath against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who suppress the truth about Him. Email me at truesleepfeedback@gmail.com with your ideas for improving this podcast. And share it with a friend!

Feb 01, 202219 min

Confess and Repent (Matthew 2:19-3:6)

See Jesue return to Israel and meet John the Baptist. Email me at truesleepfeedback@gmail.com with your ideas for improving this podcast. Also, if you're interested, you can listen to my weekly sermons on our church podcast by searching for Dulin's Grove Church in your podcast player of choice.

Jan 25, 202220 min

Judged and Restored (Isaiah 1:24-26)

Praise God, he has made a way for rebels like us to be restored to him! Email me at truesleepfeedback@gmail.com with your ideas for improving this podcast.

Jan 03, 202217 min
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