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09/17/2026
A little over a year ago, I started asking a question. Should I feel something when I read my bible. I didn’t know quite how to verbalize it but I couldn’t help but wonder if what I was experiencing when I read my bible was how God intended for it to be.
After nearly 12 months of prayer, asking friends, and reading, I learned a lot.
sometimes as I’m learning I wonder, am I just late to the game?
Should I have learned this a lot time ago?
But I was encouraged to discover that many of my friends had wrestled with the same thing.
So I’m here to tell you, you’re not alone!
Over the past few months, I’ve experienced a growing joy—sometimes even feeling giddy with excitement about what I’m discovering when I open my Bible.
Not every day feels that way. But I’ve learned that we don’t have to settle for simply getting through the text. Biblical meditation helps us slow down and allow God’s truth to move from our heads to our hearts.
That kind of joy isn’t reserved for a select few.
Swipe through the post below to learn more.
How to unlock your spiritual consciousness: discover a new level of thought and connection by reflecting on God's power within the scriptures. This practice transforms your spiritual perspective!
Hear more in Episode 10: Read, Meditate, Pray: What Many Christians Miss When Reading the Bible
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How do we transform judgment into prayer? Here's a new approach.
Finding Faith: Overcoming Failure with God's Help
In Episode 10, we sat down with Barry to discuss what many Christians miss when reading the Bible, meditating, and praying.
Barry Peterson is the Executive Director of Clearly Reformed
Listen/watch the full episode here👇
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQfgrHV1Vzk
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-10-read-meditate-pray-what-many-christians-miss/id1818423549?i=1000787406485
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7Ck9346Ej48cPvFVYDRGTZ
God's Sweet Word: Reading the Bible Deeply
In our latest episode, we discover how to savor scripture and find deeper meaning beyond a fast read. We explore savoring God's commands and letting the Spirit reveal new insights from the Bible.
Hear more from our latest episode, link on profile.
Barry Peterson is the Executive Director of Clearly Reformed
The Puritans compared meditation to blowing on dying embers. The fire isn’t necessarily gone. It needs to be stirred.
Barry Peterson is the Executive Director of Clearly Reformed
Listen/watch the full episode here:
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQfgrHV1Vzk
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-10-read-meditate-pray-what-many-christians-miss/id1818423549?i=1000787406485
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7Ck9346Ej48cPvFVYDRGTZ
Hear the Birds, Trust God's Provision: Faith in Action
Through meditation, we can discover peace in nature's melody and the assurance of divine provision.
Barry Peterson is the Executive Director of Clearly Reformed
Listen/watch the full episode here:
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQfgrHV1Vzk
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-10-read-meditate-pray-what-many-christians-miss/id1818423549?i=1000787406485
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7Ck9346Ej48cPvFVYDRGTZ
Tired of groggy mornings? Discover the secret to a fired-up start! In this episode, Parker and Hope chat with Barry to explore how a simple routine, like that morning cup of liquid, can transform your mindset and help you conquer your day. Embrace your mornings with God first!
Barry Peterson is the Executive Director of Clearly Reformed.
Listen/watch the full episode here:
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQfgrHV1Vzk
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-10-read-meditate-pray-what-many-christians-miss/id1818423549?i=1000787406485
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7Ck9346Ej48cPvFVYDRGTZ
Stop Talking So Much: The Power of Thinking First
Thinking before you speak can save you pain and trouble. There are clear benefits of strategic silence and a more thoughtful approach to communication. This mindset shift can transform your interactions. But how do we get there?
In episode 10, Parker and Hope sit down with Barry Peterson, Executive Director of Clearly Reformed, to explore what many Christians miss when reading the Bible: meditation.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQfgrHV1Vzk
Appl Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-10-read-meditate-pray-what-many-christians-miss/id1818423549?i=1000787406485
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7Ck9346Ej48cPvFVYDRGTZ
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