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Discover new ways of encountering God through our podcast, where we blend guided prayers, reflective scripture readings, and immersive sound effects. Each episode is designed to create a serene and contemplative experience, helping you to connect more deeply with your faith. Whether you're looking to enhance your spiritual practice or find a moment of peace in your day, the Calm&Christ podcast creates a sanctuary for your reflective and prayerful moments.
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Feeling unseen or weighed down this season? Step away from the noise and take a few quiet moments with Psalm 139, as you lay down others’ opinions and rest in the truth that you are fearfully and wonderfully made. Check out "You Say" by Lauren Daigle to further your reflection time! https://youtu.be/N8WK9HmF53w?si=VZ4X-w99-sU6sTsg Please Like/Follow/Subscribe so you stay in the loop for new episodes!
A crowded house. A paralysed man. Four friends willing to break through the roof just to reach Jesus. In this guided scripture, experience this story from a new perspective and see how faith and doubt collide in the presence of the miraculous. Check out "Tear Off the Roof" by Brandon Lake to further your reflection time! https://youtu.be/9leHNsvTBXM?si=rUKj66B2Q3KMPJDf Please Like/Follow/Subscribe so you stay in the loop for new episodes!
Judas walked with Jesus, witnessed miracles, and even shared in ministry — yet he never truly knew Him. In this reflective scripture on Matthew 26, we step into the intimacy of the Last Supper, where betrayal and love collide. What does Judas’ story reveal about our own struggles to surrender fully to Christ? And don't forget to check out the song “Until the End of The World” by U2 https://youtu.be/ekEhwwudVRA?si=J8bcefU4fXV7r9hD Please Like/Follow/Subscribe so you stay in the loop for new episodes!
Have you ever felt outnumbered, like the odds were stacked against you? In this episode, we step onto the battlefield and into the story of Elisha’s servant, where we discover that even in life’s fiercest moments, we are never alone. God surrounds us, even when we can’t see it, and His presence is greater than any battle we face. Check out the song “Whom Shall I Fear (God of Angel Armies)” by Chris Tomlin https://youtu.be/qOkImV2cJDg?si=0P_d9r_hVAOhNSuq Please Like/Follow/Subscribe so you stay in the loop for new episodes!
Have you ever felt like a dream, a calling, or even a part of yourself had dried up and died? In Ezekiel 37, God breathes life into dry bones, reminding us that what seems lost is never beyond His power to restore. Join this guided scripture and discover how God may be awakening something new in you. And don't forget to check out the song “Rattle!” by Elevation Worship https://youtu.be/xrAdbH28gIg?si=oFY6-MOzT45WeLQr
What does the “fear of God" really mean? It’s not about panic and dread, but rather about awe and wonder. In this episode, we explore the awe of God’s incredible power as seen in the vastness of creation, and the wonder that He still cares deeply for each of us. Join me as I guide you on a cliff's edge walk and into a sacred space where fear and love meet. Check out the song “Fear of God” by Brooke Ligertwood https://youtu.be/oFRLYSNvGZ0?si=cDcf4dAmm5d01Z-w Please Like/Follow/Subscribe so you stay in the loop for new episodes!
In this episode, we step into the wedding at Cana where Jesus performed his first miracle. We reflect on prayer and how it’s not just about asking, but about listening. When we take the simple steps of obedience that Jesus tells us to, even when they seem confusing, it can open the door to miracles in your own life. Check out the song “New Wine” by Hillsong Worship and Brooke Ligertwood https://youtu.be/QbJaM_EneMw?si=2y4-_nvxGD97ix2N Please Like/Follow/Subscribe so you stay in the loop for new episodes!
In this 4th and final week, we see Jonah wrestling with anger at God’s grace — a grace that feels unfair when given to people we think don’t deserve it. But God reminds Jonah, and us, that His mercy is greater than our judgment. Join me as we explore what it means to let go of resentment and learn to see others through God’s eyes. Check out the song “Truth Be Told” by Matthew West https://youtu.be/j4wYkS8Z3Io?si=PYnfLl43WX0lRl5a Please Like/Follow/Subscribe so you stay in the loop for new episodes!
God is the God of second chances. In Jonah 3, we discover how Jonah responds when God calls him again - after his time in the belly of the great fish. This chapter reminds us that no matter how far we’ve run, God’s mercy can restore us and give us a fresh start. Check out the song “Wide Awake” by Ben Fuller https://youtu.be/Y4GavrNnbR0?si=LVRPE916RZFU85fZ Please Like/Follow/Subscribe so you stay in the loop for new episodes!
Week 2 of our Bible study on the book of Jonah. This chapter reminds us that even in the darkest depths, prayer reaches Heaven. Let's join Jonah as he cries out to God from the belly of the great fish! Check out the song by Brandon Lake called "Don’t You Give Up on Me" https://youtu.be/1gW1IVM3qq0?si=BKigFXd81XDQ1hrd Please Like/Follow/Subscribe so you stay in the loop for new episodes!
This week we start a new Bible study on the book of Jonah. Come with me as we explore the beginning of this story and reflect on how WE respond when God’s call doesn’t match our plans. Check out the non-traditional, but still great song by U2 called “Bullet the Blue Sky” https://youtu.be/HqwovrZKTm8?si=Irhm6Bf1AXTtHI4L Please Like/Follow/Subscribe so you stay in the loop for new episodes!
Learn to surrender, not just when life spins out of control, but in all the seasons of life. Come to the throne and behold the one who is worthy!
After just finishing a big exam, the last thing I want to hear is the word test…. But, it doesn’t have to be all bad. In this episode, we will explore what it means to be tested - how will you hold up in the fire? Check out the perfectly paired song by Hillsong United called “Another in the Fire” https://youtu.be/ScK3v5gcBK0?si=2InpXTOdX5v9MS9V Please Like/Follow/Subscribe so you stay in the loop for new episodes!
After the heavy last episode, join me as we look at another of David's prophecies and answer the question: 'Who can ascend the mountain of God?' Check out the amazing song by Red Rock Worship called “Ascend” https://youtu.be/Qxqg9LrKg2k?si=_sIzTevzI8Rqapwlsi=xNLbeTFWQIR0cmlX Please Like/Follow/Subscribe so you stay in the loop for new episodes!
Did you know the entire Bible, including the Old Testament, is a story about Jesus? In this episode, we dive into an OT prophecy fulfilled by Jesus’ sacrifice for us on the cross. Heavy going, but important to remember as we go into this Easter week. Balance the heaviness with the promise and hope-filled song “Sunday is Coming” by Phil Wickham https://youtu.be/TbDTXuuTpO4?si=xNLbeTFWQIR0cmlX Please Like/Follow/Subscribe so you stay in the loop for new episodes!
Let’s explore the fun and humor in life vs true foolishness and what the bible tells us about wisdom through a couple of verses in Proverbs. Check out the fun song “I “Love to Struggle” by Gable Price and Friends! https://youtu.be/-mRYFdERAZM?si=vyAuOKtL-Oy9a3hd Please Like/Follow/Subscribe so you stay in the loop for new episodes!
Let's explore how we can be the salt and the light to others as we look at this second part of the Sermon on the Mount from Matthew 5:13-16. Check out "Chariot" by Hillsong United to further your reflection time! https://youtu.be/ALKjcdtZjZ8?si=A42gPnUOP_9AFzaL Please Like/Follow/Subscribe so you stay in the loop for new episodes!
This is part one of our brief look at the Sermon on the Mount. Enjoy the sounds of nature as we listen to Jesus' word in this reflective scripture of Matthew 6:25-34. Check out "Look at the Birds" by Project of Love to further your reflection time! https://youtu.be/ZSxxvjcDxAI?si=7Ik-p8sdbRheaMel Please Like/Follow/Subscribe so you stay in the loop for new episodes!
This one is all about the praise! Get ready to throw your hands up and make much of our God! Check out the hope-filled song “Praise" by Elevation Worship! https://youtu.be/raFnjGVkHe8?si=Hu5REAXdT-ir8XD_ Please Like/Follow/Subscribe so you stay in the loop for new episodes!
Calm&Christ is back for a new season! Take in the sounds, while you stroll on the beach, as we reflect on the theme of love. Check out "Goodness of God" by Bethel Music to further your reflection time! https://youtu.be/n0FBb6hnwTo?si=UPJp7Im9eZwVcetQ Please Like/Follow/Subscribe so you stay in the loop for new episodes!
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