Surrendering to Peace: Leah Chrest on Christian Meditation, Grief, and Letting Go

In this heart-centered episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, Leah Chrest—author, preacher, Christian meditation teacher, and devoted mother—shares how grief, surrender, and faith reshaped her life. Leah opens up about her personal journey through trauma, her husband's alcoholism, and his eventual passing, and how meditation helped her release control and anchor deeply in God's presence. She explains how Christian meditation is about listening as much as praying, and how surrendering outcomes allows miracles to unfold. For anyone facing loss, overwhelm, or doubt, this conversation offers powerful insights on leaning into divine guidance and trusting that God’s plans always surpass our own. About the Guest: Leah Chrest is the author of It's Okay to Be Okay, a book that explores grief as a transformative teacher. She integrates her experiences as a wife, mother, math teacher, and spiritual guide into her teachings on Christian meditation and surrender. Through her writing, speaking, and personal journey, Leah offers a profound message of hope, healing, and the peace that comes from letting go. Key Takeaways: Surrender is not weakness but a path to peace and alignment with God’s will. Christian meditation allows space to listen, not just speak, deepening the relationship with God. Grief can become a profound teacher when viewed as part of God’s greater plan. Letting go of control opens doors to unexpected miracles and personal growth. Even small acts of surrender, like releasing expectations, can foster deeper trust in divine timing. Connect with Leah Chrest: Visit her blog: http://www.thecontemplativechristian.com/ Find links to her books, YouTube channel, Substack, and contact information there. Want to be a guest on Inner Peace, Better Health? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Tune to all our 15 podcasts: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik Subscribe To Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/ Join Community: https://nas.io/healthymind Stay Tuned And Follow Us! YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@healthymind-healthylife Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/healthyminds.pod Threads – https://www.threads.net/@healthyminds.pod Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/podcast.healthymind LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/reemachatterjee/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/avikchakrabortypodcaster #podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #wellness