The Breathing God Podcast
by Gretchen Rodriguez
Sometimes, we just need to breathe. To let go of the turmoil in our souls and reconnect with the Source of life—Jesus. The Breathing God Podcast is a place where you can do just that. It's a safe place for you to slow down and breathe so that you can encounter the presence of God.Join best-selling devotional author, Gretchen Rodriguez, each week as she shares encouragement from the heart of God that will help you grow in your intimacy with Jesus so that you can live in the peace and joy that defies circumstances.
Episodes
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The Surprising Path to Peace | Season 3, Ep. 7
Peace is a gift that the Lord has for all of us. So, why is it so difficult to attain at times, and what can you do to receive it? The answer may surprise you. For more ways to connect, please check out: 💞My new book: Encountering The Divine: https://a.co/d/anIixwg 💞Encounter God Workshop:...
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The One My Soul Loves | Season 3, Ep. 6
In this episode, we delve into the Song of Songs to uncover what the Lord is saying about nurturing our vineyards with Him. This is an invitation to know Jesus more deeply and experience new freedom levels. This is a live teaching recorded with my Breathing God Mentorship Community, where we...
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From Pressure To Peace | Season 3, Episode 5
We are hours away from stepping into 2025, and I am very happy to be back with you! Today, let's talk about something that I believe will help you go from pressure to peace. I'll lead you in an encounter at the end of this episode. You can find the written form of this podcast here:...
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Filled To Overflowing | Season 3, Episode 4
Today is an invitation from the Lord to experience a truly transformative encounter. Take this time to rest in God's loving presence, allowing Him to fill your spirit, soul, and body to overflowing with the fullness of Christ. Looking for more calming audio to ease anxiety and escort you into the...
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Revive Me, Lord! Season 3, Episode 3
We all want to live in joy and peace, to have our prayers answered, and to have all God has created us to have. But many of us don't walk in the fullness of God. Today, I unpack one of the reasons why this is so. If you need additional help with anxiety or need something to escort you into the...
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The Disconnect Between Heart and Mouth | Season 3, Ep. 2
Do you ever struggle to connect your words with what God has done in your heart? Do you feel called to minister to others, but every time you try to encourage someone, it comes out much different than you meant it to? Today, let's talk about how to get free from that and what ministry really…
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Get Me OUT Of Here! | Season 3, Episode 1
An episode about discovering the hidden beauty of wilderness seasons. (2-16-24) Find additional help for anxiety in my audio soaking sessions, Be Still. https://www.gretchenrodriguez.com/help-for-anxiety
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Where Are You Going?
Today, I invite you to ask the Lord a few important questions that may change your life.
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Captivated | Season 2, Ep. 21
Over the years, I have learned the power of being captivated by the Lord. Looking into His eyes and letting Love hold our gaze has the power to set us free and change our lives forever. To learn more about The Breathing God Mentorship Group, email me through my website, GretchenRodriguez.com.
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Precious Tears | Season 2, Ep. 20
Today, I share a story about a very special encounter I had with the Holy Spirit. It is also an invitation to you.
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The Deeper Life | Season 2, Ep. 19
Throughout the month of September, the Lord has shown me a repeated image. Countless times, especially when I’m praying for someone, I see Him kneeling before His beloved (that’s you and me) and gently blowing upon the embers of our hearts. He is awakening a passion in His bride that cannot be...
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Living As God's Enclosed Garden | Season 2, Ep 18
Today's episode is taken from a recent session of my mentorship group. It is beautiful, personal, holy, and an ongoing, unfolding, life-changing revelation for me.
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Radical Love | Season 2, Episode 17
Honestly, I'm struggling to write a description for this episode because I'm an ooey gooey mess in His glory. I'll tell you this-- if you've experienced God's radical love and want more, this episode is for you. And if He seems distant and mysterious, and you're dry and weary, this episode is for...
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Walking In Fullness Of Life | Season 2, Ep. 16
"I want and I choose what better leads to the deepening of God's life in me." This quote from St. Ignatius sums up what this episode is about. Having just returned from 8.5 days on a silent retreat, I am soooo full and cannot wait to share this episode with you.
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Taking Life One Moment At A Time | Season 2 Episode 15
Do you future-trip? Do you live with one foot in today and one in tomorrow? Or next week? Next year? Or are you living in the past, constantly thinking of what was? The Lord encountered me so sweetly with a word He wants me to share with you. Join me on Episode 15 as we talking about living with...
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Catching Fresh Vision For Your Life | Rachel Faulkner-Brown | Season 2 Ep 14
Today I chatted with Rachel Faulkner-Brown of Be Still Ministries and co-host of the amazing There Is More podcast. We had so much fun talking before recording that our conversation continued on this podcast. We dive into a smorgasbord of thought that centers around catching a fresh vision for…
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In The Chaos (Season 2, Ep 13)
This episode is for those surrounded by chaos, afflicted by anxiety, or feeling dry and weary. God is not shocked by your emotions or confessions, and He wants to talk to you about them. He wants to heal you and set you free, not just so you can temporarily feel better but so that you can live…
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Be Still— It's Soaking Time! | Episode 12
In today's episode, we have a time of soaking in the presence of God. Be Still Soaking Sessions were created to help you navigate out of stress and anxiety and back into the presence of God. Both volumes contain two sessions (sold separately), each approximately thirty minutes long, set to soft...
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Living From Realms of Power | Special Guest (Ep 11/Season 2)
Today I bring a powerful friend on the podcast. I met Annette Biggers when we lived in Redding, CA, and the anointing of this woman, entrepreneur, creative, and minister impacts me every time we chat. I believe you will find yourself rising to new levels of glory as you listen to what she has to...
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A Time Of Encounter | What Do You See? | Ep 10, Season 2
Today, I lead you into an encounter with the Lord who has a gift for you! Come see what it is and let His love enable you to see clearly.
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Becoming Who You Were Created To Be | Season 2 Ep 9
Today, Karen McAdams and I talk about getting free from false identities and shame so we can be who our Father created us to be. Stay tuned to the end when Karen leads us into a powerful encounter with Jesus. You can find Karen on Instagram here: @KarenMcadams1111 @bestillministries To learn more...
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Come Away With Me (Season 2 Ep 8)
Hey, over-thinker! Let's talk.
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Releasing Heaven w/ Chuck Maher (Season 2 Ep 7)
Today's conversation is going to stir your heart! My friend, Chuck Maher, joins me to talk about releasing heaven into the hearts around us. The more we get to know the One who is Love, the more we want to walk in partnership with Him. Chuck is a husband, dad, speaker, author, revivalist and a...
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Just breathe. (Season 2, Ep 6)
We’ve become so addicted to mental stimulation and busyness that we don’t realize how distracted we are until we try to settle down and exhale. We are constantly going. Planning. Working. Shopping. Scrolling. Inhaling every tidbit of information thrown at us through social media, online searches,...
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The Power of Your Desire (Season 2, Ep 5)
Today, we walk through an encounter with the Living Flame, and discover that our desire, whether strong or weak, captures God's heart. . . . . . #burningbush #songofsongs #encounteringGod #encounteringtheDivine #Christianpodcasts #gretchenrodriguez #beloved
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God Wants To Revive YOUR heart! (Season 2 Ep 4)
Today I talk about the Asbury College revival meetings and the desire of God to revive every heart with Love's awakening kiss. If this episode has been a blessing to you, please consider downloading it and subscribing to this channel. . . . . . . . . . . . . #asburyrevival #asburycollege...
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When Our Eyes Adjust to the Light (Season 2 Ep 3)
Today we chat a bit about the vision I shared a couple of episodes ago about stepping into the Light. Everything looks difference once our eyes adjust to the brightness. We see things we never knew were there before. And we find that even in the darkness, God never left our side.
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The Biochemistry of Spending Time With God/ Dr. Johnnett Thatcher (Season 2, Ep. 2)
I'm thrilled to bring Dr. Johnnett Thatcher into the conversation today, discussing what happens scientifically when we spend time with God. The episode is filled with practical ways to dial down into peace and live the life you were created to live. Dr. Johnnett Thatcher is a board certified...
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Everything is Changing
The Lord gave me a vision for His beloved bride. A door has opened to us and He is inviting us to step in, baggage and all. This is a life-transforming encounter for us that will change the way we look at everything in our lives.
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Does God Really Care? (Ep 54/Replay)
On this last podcast of 2022, I share the number one most popular episode of the year, Does God Really Care? I also share a brief update regarding The Breathing God Podcast. Merry Christmas, everyone!
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A Tidal Wave of Healing (Ep 53)
The Lord recently took me into a vision where I saw a tidal wave of healing being released to the body of Christ. Emotional wounds, soul wounds, and places that have held trauma, are going to receive profound healing. This is a right now word that I believe will encourage your heart and usher you...
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A Prophetic Word Regarding Breakthrough (Ep 52)
This has been strong in my heart this week. God is inviting us into a new season. For some, it has to do with natural shifts–jobs, relationships, living situations, etc. It also pertains to a new depth of intimacy with the Lord. Whether you have felt stuck in the mundaneness of life, been...
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The Father's Invitation (Ep 51)
God is inviting you into a rhythm of life that transforms you at the deepest level. When I accepted this invitation from the Father, it literally changed my life, and I believe it will change yours too. Contact me through my website, GretchenRodriguez.com to be placed on the waiting list for my...
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Healing Emotional Pain with Laura Duncan (Ep. 50/Replay)
This is one of the longest episodes I've done but it is so good! I could have talked to my guest, Laura Duncan, for hours about connecting to our hearts, showing ourselves compassion, and healing emotional pain. I hope you will be as blessed as I was. Laura Duncan is a life consultant out of...
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A one-minute de-stressor. (Ep. 49)
Today I share an easy and powerful tool that tunes you back into God's presence where He offers perfect peace. This is something you can do throughout the day to help you de-stress. I think you'll love it! For the song I mentioned, click here. Here are the examples I give in this episode. Ex. 1…
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Finding His face in the darkness. (Ep 48)
This is part two of living in face-to-face relationship with the Lord. Through an encounter in Exodus ch. 33, I was ushered into a new understanding of the power of His presence in the midst of darkness. I pray this episode will be a blessing to you!
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Living face-to-face with God. (Ep 47)
Recently, I've been drawn to an old Don Potter song, "Show me your face, Lord," and He has recked me in the best possible way. I believe the Lord is inviting us into a lifestyle of living face-to-face. Let's talk about that today! If you'd like to worship with the Upperroom's incredible version…
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Breaking Free From Religion
Is love leading your relationship with God or is something else? Let's talk about how religion has snuck into a relationship that is meant to be beautiful, meaningful, and freeing. Let's break free from religion in a way we may not have known we needed to.
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It's time to be free from fear! (Ep 46)
Today, Gretchen leads you through an encounter that unlocks that chains of fear and anxiety.
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How to live in peace. An encounter. (Ep 45)
In this episode, we encounter the Lord together so that He can do a deeper work of healing in our hearts.
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God's Coming To Your Rescue! (Ep 44)
We all get tempted with fear, worry, and stress. Perhaps, like me, you get tempted to FIX the things (or people) that feel out of control. However, the Lord wants us free from carrying the heavy burden of trying to be a rescuer because He is the TRUE RESCUER! Today, I unpack an encounter I had…
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HELP! I'm stuck in my head. (Ep 43)
If your mind has been running on a "hamster's wheel," you've been distracted, overly busy (physically OR mentally), or discouraged, this episode is for you. For more help navigating OUT of anxiety and stress, check out my one hour prophetic and prayer soaking sessions, here: Be Still If this...
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When the storms of life rage. (Ep 42)
Today I share two visions the Lord gave me to encourage you. The first has to do with finding hope when the storms of life are raging. The second vision has to do with the people in our lives who have been heavy on our heart. I believe this session is going to help bring a fresh perspective to…
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Step into the Light (Ep 41)
The Lord gave me a prophetic picture for those who are sitting in the darkness of turmoil, waiting for the Lord to come through. Take a good look at the podcast photo for this episode and then join me as I share what He showed me. I believe it will encourage your heart.
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Struggling to believe? (Ep 40)
I saw the Lord erasing our boundary lines concerning faith. He is about to WOW us and do things we wanted to believe He’d do but were scared to fully believe because we didn’t want to be disappointed. We are about to rise to a new level of faith because of His great love! Join me today as we dive...
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When you're going through the fire. A prophetic word. (Ep 39)
The Lord gave me two visions for those who are going through the fires of adversity. Join me today as I share God's heart with you. If you know someone who may be blessed by this episode, please share it with them. And if you've been encouraged, please consider leaving a review. You can find…
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Who do you say that I am? (An encounter. Ep 38)
Right there, in the center of your being, is the Lord. He is in you and you are in Him. You are the merging of divinity and humanity. You are a new creation in Christ and you have been created to know and experience Him. Today, I lead you into the Word and as you engage with it, you will…
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A Full Life (Ep 37)
We all want a full life, saturated and overflowing with all God has for us. Today, I unpack what the Lord spoke to my heart for us. He is inviting us into a life so full that we drip with Him wherever we go.
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Encountering the Light of the World (Ep 36)
Today, I lead you into an encounter with Jesus, the Light of the world.
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Leaning in and letting go (Ep 35)
Today I share a portion of a prophetic word and talk more about contemplation. One of the biggest hindrances to silent prayer (contemplation) is our minds. For most of us, it takes time and patience. Stillness comes more naturally as we practice it, and soon it becomes a home we easily return to.
About this show
Sometimes, we just need to breathe. To let go of the turmoil in our souls and reconnect with the Source of life—Jesus. The Breathing God Podcast is a place where you can do just that. It's a safe place for you to slow down and breathe so that you can encounter the presence of God.Join best-selling devotional author, Gretchen Rodriguez, each week as she shares encouragement from the heart of God that will help you grow in your intimacy with Jesus so that you can live in the peace and joy that defies circumstances.
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