Meditations

Episode 29 of Season 4 is a meditation on Psalm 70 where David appeals to God for deliverance from his enemies while simultaneously exulting in God's greatness as a protector. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or commentBackground track (licensed via Musicbed): - Midway by Tony Anderson

Episode 19 of Season 3 is a meditation on 1 Peter 2:4-12 where Peter reflects on our identity as "a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light." As those who have founded our lives on the Cornerstone, we are to walk in His way in order to bring glory to Him.  Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - Ready by Adrian Disch - Jupiter by Adrian Disch - Rest of Our Lives (instrumental) by The Light, the Heat

Episode 3 of Season 5 is a meditation on God's patience & kindness from: - Ex 34:6-7a- Ps 103:6-13 -Ps 145:8-9- Joel 2:12-13- 2 Pet 3:8-9- Neh 9:17, 19-20Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or commentBackground track (used by permission): - Patient by Antioch Music (feat. Eden Guild)

Episode 2 of Season 5 is a prayerful reflection on Proverbs 4:14-27 where we are invited to vigilantly guard our hearts, fix our eyes on the path of righteousness, and walk with intentionality in a world full of competing voices and crooked roads.Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment.Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - Night by Wil Pearce- Open Ocean by Adrian Disch- Orbital by Jo Blankenburg

Episode 1 of Season 5 is a meditation on the first half of Proverbs 4 (verses 1-13) where the father exhorts his son to "get wisdom." And here, wisdom is personified as the one who gives life. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment. Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - Nomad by Voyageur- Nova by Wil Pearce- Open Arms by Tony Anderson- Roots by Tony Anderson

Episode 5 of Season 4 is a meditation on Genesis 32:22-31 which recounts the story of Jacob wrestling with the angel of the Lord. Even though he didn't deserve it, even though he'd been running and posturing for most of his life, he received the blessing of the Father. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - Fading Memories by Tony Anderson - Farewell by Jo Blankenburg - Father by Katharine Petkovski - Eternity by Jordan Critz

In this brief episode, Mick announces the release of his new book titled A Beautiful Vision: Recovering God's Design for Our Bodies, Desires, & Sexuality. The creation of this book is to blame for the recent lapse in new Meditations episodes, but Mick hopes to get back to regular releases now that the book is finished. Check out A Beautiful Vision - on sale on Amazon and available in print, eBook, and audio formats. In it, Mick explores the deeper story behind Christian sexual ethics. inviting readers to move beyond rules and reactions and into a compelling, redemptive vision for the body. Blending biblical theology, cultural critique, and pastoral wisdom, A Beautiful Vision addresses desire, what it means to be male and female, singleness, marriage, shame, and healing with honesty, hope, and grace.Connect with Mick at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or commentBackground track (licensed via Musicbed): - Dreamland by Adrian Disch

Episode 34 of Season 4 is a meditation on Isaiah 43:1-5 where God - through the prophet - assures His people that He has redeemed them, calls them by name, and promises His presence and protection, declaring, “Do not fear, for I am with you.”Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or commentBackground tracks (licensed via Musicbed):- Ocean Song by TOLO- Old Souls by Max LL- OMWOT by Katharine Petkovski- One Perfect Sunset by Tony Anderson

Episode 33 of Season 4 is a meditation on Psalm 43 where the psalmist beseeches God for protection and vindication, and then stirs up his soul by way of reminder that God is our salvation.Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or commentBackground tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - Necessary (instrumental) by Matt Wertz- Noch by Tony Anderson- Nautilus by Jordan Critz

Episode 32 of Season 4 is a prayerful reflection on Genesis 12:1-4a where Abram is famously called out of his native land to embark on a faith-filled journey with a God who covenants Himself to Abram's lineage.Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment.Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - Moon (feat. Christopher Dennis Coleman) by Wil Pearce- Motion by Roary- Movement by Adrian Disch- Moving in Circles by Async Ross

Episode 31 is a prayerful reflection on The Serenity Prayer - a beautiful release of that which we cannot control, the embrace of that which we can, and the discernment to know the difference. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or commentBackground tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - Moonrise by Adrian Disch - Nenna (feat. Celicia Soldream) by Jo Blankenburg- Moonlit Waltz by Katharine Petkovski

Episode 30 of Season 4 is a prayerful reflection on James 3:13-18, where James contrasts "earthly wisdom," which is marked by selfishness, and wisdom from above, characterized by the fruit of the Spirit. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or commentBackground tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - Mesa by Voyageur- Missing Earth by Adrian Disch- Moment by Moment by Phillip Cuccias- Monomyth by Jo Blankenburg

Episode 28 of Season 4 is a meditation on the much-beloved Psalm 139 where David waves poetically about the tender immanence of God. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or commentBackground tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - March 17th by Async Ross- Memento by Jo Blankenburg- Memoria by Slow Meadow- Meridian by Jo Blankenburg

Episode 27 of Season 4 is a meditation on Matthew 1:1-6 where Matthew seems to go out of his way to name four women in the genealogy of Jesus - and not just any four women, but specifically those with outsider status and/or questionable moral circumstances. Their inclusion highlights God's ability to redeem any story to bring about his salvific purposes in the earth.Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or commentBackground tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - Lune by Tony Anderson- Lull by Voyageur- Lucida (instrumental) by Jo Blankenburg

Episode 26 of Season 4 is a meditation on 2 Chronicles 20:15-24 where Jahaziel exhorts Jehoshaphat, who is facing down a superior enemy army, to not be afraid nor dismayed, for the battle belongs to the Lord. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or commentBackground tracks (licensed via Musicbed):- Libertania by Katharine Petkovski- Lighthouse by Roary- Lilo by Jo Blankenburg- Little Ones by Tony Anderson- Longing by Max LL

This is a re-release of Episode 42 of Season 3, which is a meditation on Luke 24:13-16 and 30-35 which describes the experience of two disciples encountering the resurrected Christ, and how their hearts burned within as He spoke of Himself from the scriptures.Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment.Background tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - Community by Max LL- Coriander (instrumental) by Voyageur- Coming Home by Tony Anderson

This is a re-release of Episode 42 of Season 3, which is a prayerful reflection on Holy Saturday, also known as Black Saturday because it falls in the liminal space between death and new life. Jesus' body was sealed in the tomb, and with His corpse, the hopes of His disciples. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or commentBackground tracks (licensed via Musicbed):- Dans Le Noir by Slow Meadow- Departures by Max LL

This is a re-release of Episode 41 of Season 3, which is a Good Friday meditation on Luke 23:33-49 which depicts the crucifixion of Jesus. A somber reflection as we connect with the loss experienced by the disciples. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or commentBackground Tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - Connect the Dots by Async Ross- Could Memories Be False by Async Ross- Crown of Amber Canopy by Slow Meadow

This is a re-release of Episode 40 of Season 3, which is a Maundy Thursday meditation on Matthew 26:26-29 and John 13:34-35 where Jesus issues a "new command" during the last supper to love one another in the same way He has loved them. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or commentBackground tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - Cartopeira by Jo Blankenburg- Closure by Max LL- Clouds Not Clocks by Slow Meadow

This is a re-release of Episode 39 of Season 3, which is a Holy Wednesday meditation on Matthew 11:28-30 where Jesus invites all who are weary to come to Him to find rest for their souls. We are to learn from Him because He is humble. His yoke is easy, and His burden is light. Connect with me at Mick@MickRMurray.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or commentBackground tracks (licensed via Musicbed): - Canopus by Jo Blankenburg- Cautious by Roary- Civilized (instrumental) by Voyageur- Regeneration by Max LL