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EPISODE · Jun 16, 2026 · 53 MIN

A Psalm 23 Meditation for Anyone Who Can't Sleep From Worry

from Godly Conversations Podcast · host Uwem Akpan

You've quoted Psalm 23 a hundred times. But have you ever really sat with what it means that the Lord is your shepherd — not just "the" shepherd? In this episode of Godly Conversations Podcast, we slow down and meditate verse by verse through Psalm 23, reading it through the lens of someone who actually knows what it means to be a shepherd. We start with John 10 to establish something foundational — that being a Christian doesn't automatically mean the Lord is your shepherd; that's a relationship, not a religious label. From there, we walk through what "green pastures," "still waters," "he restores my soul," and "your rod and staff" actually meant to David, and what they mean for your life right now — especially if you're carrying anxiety, financial pressure, or the weight of trying to hold everything together yourself. This isn't a teaching to rush through. It's a meditation to sit in.If this meditation spoke to something you're carrying right now, take a moment to share in the comments what stood out to you — it might be exactly what someone else scrolling through needs to read today. 📩 Connect with UwemEmail: [[email protected]]📲 Follow me on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uwemakpanofficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/godlyconversationspodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/iamuwemakpanFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/uwemakpanofficialTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uwemakpanofficial

You've quoted Psalm 23 a hundred times. But have you ever really sat with what it means that the Lord is your shepherd — not just "the" shepherd? In this episode of Godly Conversations Podcast, we slow down and meditate verse by verse through Psalm 23, reading it through the lens of someone who actually knows what it means to be a shepherd. We start with John 10 to establish something foundational — that being a Christian doesn't automatically mean the Lord is your shepherd; that's a relationship, not a religious label. From there, we walk through what "green pastures," "still waters," "he restores my soul," and "your rod and staff" actually meant to David, and what they mean for your life right now — especially if you're carrying anxiety, financial pressure, or the weight of trying to hold everything together yourself. This isn't a teaching to rush through. It's a meditation to sit in.If this meditation spoke to something you're carrying right now, take a moment to share in the comments what stood out to you — it might be exactly what someone else scrolling through needs to read today. 📩 Connect with UwemEmail: [[email protected]]📲 Follow me on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uwemakpanofficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/godlyconversationspodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/iamuwemakpanFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/uwemakpanofficialTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uwemakpanofficial

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