228. Psalm 4 Encounter: You're Okay Because I Am Okay
Join Kristin for this powerful encounter episode complementing the Psalm 4 teaching. Experience the pivotal moment when Jesus and Peter lock eyes after Peter's denial - a beautiful parallel to David's cry in Psalm 4:6: "Let the light of your radiant face break through and shine upon us." This guided encounter reveals how Jesus turns toward us in our shame and failure, declaring "You're okay because I'm okay."The Biblical MomentLuke 22:61 - After Peter denies Jesus for the third time, Jesus turns toward Peter (not away) and locks eyes with him. In this split-second exchange, shame's power is broken through the radiant face of Jesus.Key Encounter ElementsJesus turns toward us, never away from usThe power of eye contact with Jesus in moments of shameMoving from denial and disconnection to assurance and peaceUnderstanding that our external circumstances don't define our security in HimThe breath prayer: "You're okay because I'm okay"Guided ExperienceThis encounter includes:Settling breathwork and relaxationImmersing into the biblical scene with PeterExperiencing Jesus locking eyes with you personallyHand-on-heart declaration and breath prayerJournal reflection timePost-Encounter ReflectionTake time to journal your experience and consider sharing with a friend for encouragement. Remember: No matter what the world looks externally or what's happening internally, you are okay because Jesus is okay.Episode MusicWayfair Heart - "I Love"Moments - "Bhaya Released"Outside the Sky - "Tissue Healing"Wayfair - "Unburdened"Resources Mentioned🎵 Wholistic Hearts Spotify Playlist: “Encountering the Book of Psalms" 📖 Recommended Reading: "Face to Face with God" by Bill Johnson https://amzn.to/3T9P9od **Amazon Affiliate
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227. Psalm 4 Teaching: Face to Face: Finding God's Light in Dark Moments
In this episode of the Encountering God through the Book of Psalms series, Kristin explores Psalm 4 and David's beautiful process of moving from desperation to unexplainable joy. Discover how to find peace and safety in God's presence, even when facing enemies, shame, or fear. This psalm reveals the healing power of encountering God face-to-face and shows us how to move from anxiety to living unafraid.Key ThemesThe rhythm of evening prayer and finding safety before sleepDavid's emotional journey: from glory to shame to unexplainable joyThe healing power of seeing God's radiant facePraying for enemies and confronting liesComplete surrender and living unafraidJournal PromptsWhen was the last time you were desperate for God to show up?How has God shown up for you in the past?Where in your life do you need to connect face-to-face with Jesus?What areas are you feeling fear, shame, or humiliation?What lies are confronting you that need to be released?This Week's ChallengeBring your struggles before God with honesty ("Lord, if I am honest...")Pray for your enemies or those who have hurt youPractice picturing God's face shining upon you like warm spring sunshineDeclare: "I will sleep and live unafraid"Resources Mentioned🎵 Wholistic Hearts Spotify Playlist: “Encountering the Book of Psalms" 📖 Recommended Reading: "Face to Face with God" by Bill Johnson https://amzn.to/3T9P9od **Amazon AffiliateConnect & SupportLove the podcast? Want to partner with me to keep this weekly podcast going? BUY ME A COFFEE https://instagram.com/wholisticheartspodcast https://facebook.com/kristinfieldschadwickComing Next: Psalm 4 Encounter episode - experiencing a New Testament moment that parallels David's journey from humiliation to peace.
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226. Psalm 3 Encounter: God's Shield, A Warm Glory Blanket
"Selah - pause, sit, and allow it to sink into our hearts"Psalm 3 Encounter: God's Shield, A Warm Glory BlanketThis guided meditation is designed to help you tangibly feel God's protection and peace. Building on the previous teaching episode on Psalm 3, this 5-minute encounter invites you to experience the same safety and surrounding glory that David wrote about while fleeing from Absalom.Host Kristin Chadwick guides you through an imaginative prayer time where you can viscerally experience what it means to "lie down and sleep like a baby" in God's protection, just as David did even while being hunted. This encounter is designed to help your body calm, trust, and remember that you are safe in His surrounding glory.Preparation: Find a comfortable spot - your bed, the floor, or couch - somewhere you can rest and surrenderExperience: A guided 5-minute meditation focusing on:Experiencing complete safety and surrender in God's presenceFeeling His surrounding glory like a protective blanketTangibly connecting with the peace David describes in Psalm 3Allowing your nervous system to calm and trustIntegration: Time to journal or voice memo your experience as a testimony to remember during anxious or overwhelming momentsKey Scripture Focus"So now I'll lie down and sleep like a baby. Then I'll awake in safety for you surround me with your glory." - Psalm 3:5 (Passion Translation)Perfect ForFollowing up on the Psalm 3 teaching episodeTimes when you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, betrayed, or isolatedAnyone wanting to experience God's protection in a tangible wayLearning to practice "Selah" - pausing to let truth sink deep into your heartMusic Credits🎵 Provided by SoundstripeOutside the Sky - "Kindness"Outside the Sky - "Soft Images"Recommended Listening📻 Listen to Psalm 3 Teaching first for full context and biblical foundation before experiencing this encounterAfter the EncounterTake time to:Journal about your experienceRecord a voice memo of what you felt or sawHold onto this as a testimony for difficult seasonsRemember: You have access to His surrounding glory like a blanket - protected, loved, and cared forConnect With Wholistic Hearts🎧 Subscribe: Available on all major podcast platforms 📱 Follow: @wholisticheartspodcast 👍 Facebook: Kristin Fields Chadwick ☕ Support the Podcast: Buy Me a Coffee
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225. Psalm 3 Teaching: Trusting in Crisis
Psalm 3 Teaching: Trust in Crisis | Show Notes"When life feels like you're running for your life, where do you turn?"In this episode of Wholistic Hearts, Kristin Chadwick takes us deep into Psalm 3 to discover how to trust God in the midst of crisis. Written by King David while literally fleeing for his life from his own son Absalom's rebellion, this psalm offers us a timeless three-step pattern for navigating overwhelming circumstances with faith instead of fear.Join Kristin as she unpacks the fascinating neuroscience behind speaking truth out loud, explores how worship becomes a spiritual weapon, and shares practical ways to find God's peace even when life feels chaotic. Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, grief, betrayal, or any overwhelming situation, this episode will equip you with biblical tools for breakthrough and remind you that God's heart is to protect and surround you with His glory.Key Scripture ReferencesPsalm 3 (primary text - read from Passion Translation)2 Samuel 15-18 (Absalom's rebellion context)2 Chronicles 20 (Jehoshaphat's victory through worship)Paul and Silas in prison (worship in persecution)The Pattern of Trust: Trusting in Crisis1. Acknowledge the Reality (lowercase "t" truth)David didn't ignore his fear - he acknowledged it honestly before God. He faced overwhelming enemies, betrayal, and isolation. Today we might face anxiety, depression, grief, or overwhelming circumstances, but like David, we can bring our honest struggles to Jesus without pretense.2. Remember Who God Is (Capital "T" Truth)David spoke what he knew to be true about God - that Yahweh had become his shield and protector. He reminded himself of kingdom truth even in crisis. 3. Declare Truth Out LoudDavid used his voice to speak truth over his circumstances. The power of verbal declaration goes far beyond positive thinking - it literally rewires our brains for trust instead of fear through neuroplasticity.The Neuroscience of Speaking TruthDiscover how your brain changes when you speak truth aloud:Neuroplasticity - Creating new neural pathways through repeated truth declarationsMulti-sensory engagement - Activating motor cortex (forming words), auditory cortex (hearing yourself), language centers (processing meaning), and memory centers (storing what you've said)Breaking rumination loops - Interrupting repetitive negative thought patterns and those middle-of-the-night "what if" spiralsReticular Activating System (RAS) - Training your brain's filter to notice God's protection more readily (like noticing red Corvettes after you decide to buy one)Parasympathetic nervous system activation - Calming your stress response and regulating cortisol levelsThis is why David could "lie down and sleep like a baby" even while being hunted - his declarations literally calmed his nervous system!Worship as a WeaponKristin explores why this is the first psalm labeled "mizmor" (psalm for instrumental accompaniment) and shares powerful biblical examples:Jehoshaphat's victory (2 Chronicles 20) - worship team sent out first in battlePaul and Silas - choosing worship over despair in prisonPersonal testimony - how worship has changed the atmosphere in overwhelming seasonsPractical Ways to Create Space for Worship:Worshipping in your parked car in the drivewaySitting in a prayer closet singing out loudLaying on the floor and soaking it inHiking with worship music in your...
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224. Psalm 2 Encounter: The Warrior King Sits on the Throne
Hey friend! Welcome to this week's encounter episode - a guided meditation to accompany our Psalm 2 teaching. This is where we get to use our sanctified imagination to meet Jesus in Scripture!In this gentle encounter, you'll be invited into the Throne Room to see King Jesus in all His majesty and victory. As you settle into His presence, you'll experience Him as your Warrior who fights for you and laughs at your enemies.Take some time to really see Him on the throne - His colors, His crown, His light bursting forth. Notice the Father beside His begotten Son. Then receive the beautiful invitation from Psalm 2 to "kiss the Son" and hear Him whisper, "I am your warrior. I fight for you. I laugh at your enemies."This is a sacred space to bring whatever battle you're facing and let your King give you His perspective and strategy. He's already won the victory!Find a quiet, comfortable space and let Holy Spirit guide your heart into deep encounter with Jesus, your triumphant King.Be sure to listen to the Psalm 2 teaching episode for deeper study of this powerful Scripture.Key Verse: "He who sits in the heavens shall laugh; The Lord shall hold them in derision." - Psalm 2:4 NKJVReferences: Psalm 2 NKJV and Colossians 2:14-15 https://bible.com/bible/114/psa.2.4.NKJVMusic licensed by Soundstripe: Reveille "Inner Peace" Outside the Sky "Tissue Healing" Outside the Sky "Open Focus" Outside the Sky "Lineage" Moments "Calm Essence"Love the podcast? Want to partner with me to keep this going? BUY ME A COFFEEConnect with me: Instagram: https://instagram.com/wholisticheartspodcast Facebook: https://facebook.com/kristinfieldschadwick
About Wholistic Hearts- A Journey from the Head to the Heart, Encounters with Jesus
Welcome to Wholistic Hearts, a sacred space for those hungry and thirsty to encounter the fullness of God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This podcast is an invitation to explore His goodness and step into His sweet invitations for transformation. Together, we’ll explore the invitation of using our imagination, cultivating stillness and meditation, and having heartfelt conversations that nourish your body, mind, and spirit.
Inspired by Psalm 34:8-10, Wholistic Hearts invites you to "taste and see that the Lord is good" as we worship in awe and wonder, discovering the abundant joy and mercy found in His presence.
Hosted by Kristin Fields Chadwick—a Jesus follower, a wife and mama, a Kingdom entrepreneur, and Christian Life Coach, and recovering “box checker”—this podcast is for women longing to move beyond knowing ABOUT God to experiencing an intimate, life-changing relationship with Him.
Through faith-building meditations, Christ-centered coaching, and recorded encounters, you’ll be encouraged to connect with the Holy Spirit in a wholehearted and transformative way.
Whether through interviews, teachings, or guided moments of encounter, Wholistic Hearts is your place to pause, listen, and see Jesus face to face. Join us on this beautiful adventure of faith and discover the abundant life God has for you.
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