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True Sleep (Scripture Meditation Podcast)

by True Sleep

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A podcast for when you can't fall sleep. You'll get comfortable and listen. I'll read from the Bible, pausing to ask questions to help you process and think through what it says. I can't promise you'll fall asleep, but there's a good chance you will. And it'll be good use of the time either way.I've been a Christian since 1990 and a pastor since 2007. I have a BA in Biblical Studies from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary's college and a MA in Christian Ministry from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary.Help me keep this up: https://buymeacoffee.com/truesleep

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  1. The Waters Prevailed (Genesis 7:17-24)

    Fall asleep meditating on this scripture about the great flood and what it means to take refuge in Jesus Christ as the "ark" of salvation. No ads and no AI. Contact me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Support this ministry at...

  2. Glory, Honor, and Power (Revelation 4:9-11)

    Fall asleep meditating on this scripture about worship. God is worthy of all glory, honor, and power. Contact me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Support this ministry at...

  3. Holy, Lord God Almighty (Revelation 4:6b-8)

    Fall asleep meditating on this scripture about God's holiness, lordship, and might. Contact me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Support this ministry at...

  4. Righteousness through Faith (Romans 3:21-26)

    Fall asleep meditating on the only way we can be made righteous in God's eyes. Through Jesus Christ, God has made a way for sinners like us to be justified, redeemed, and propitiated-for. Contact me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Support…

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  5. Salty and Bright (Matthew 5:13-16)

    Fall asleep meditating on being salt and light. Contact me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Support this ministry at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/truesleep⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

  6. Persecuted (Matthew 5:10-12)

    Fall asleep meditating on how keeping your eyes on the Kingdom can help you endure persecution. Contact me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Support this ministry at...

  7. Peacemakers (Matthew 5:9)

    Fall asleep meditating on what it means to be a peacemaker. Contact me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Support this ministry at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/truesleep⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

  8. God's Wrath (Isaiah 5:24-30)

    Fall asleep meditating on God's wrath, and take shelter in Jesus Christ. Contact me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Support this ministry at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/truesleep⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

  9. Woes to the False and Unjust (Isaiah 5:18-23)

    Fall asleep meditating on scripture about how miserable life can get when you're living in sin. Contact me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Support this ministry at...

  10. Man is Humbled; the Lord is Exalted (Isaiah 5:11-17)

    Fall asleep meditating on scripture about humility and worship. Contact me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Support this ministry at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/truesleep⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

  11. The LORD Gives Wisdom (Proverbs 2:6-8)

    Fall asleep meditating on Proverbs 2:6-8. Think about how God gives wisdom, knowledge, and understanding, and what it would look like for you to grow in integrity in your daily life. Contact me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Support this ministry...

  12. Rejoicing in Dark Times (Psalm 14)

    Fall asleep meditating on Psalm 14, praying about the evils that trouble you in this fallen world, and renewing your faith in Jesus. Contact me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Support this ministry at...

  13. A Prayer for Hard Times (Psalm 13)

    Fall asleep meditating on Psalm 13, praying your way through whatever you're struggling with. Contact me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Support this ministry at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/truesleep⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

  14. God Will Guard Us (Psalm 12)

    Fall asleep meditating on Psalm 12, praying about all the twisted words flying about in this world. Contact me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Support this ministry at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/truesleep⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

  15. A God of Order (Exodus 21:7-17)

    Fall asleep thinking about God's orderliness and what he values. After you get a good night's rest, you can: Contact me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Support this ministry at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/truesleep⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

  16. Entering the Ark (Genesis 7:11-16)

    Fall asleep thinking about God's holiness, justice, wrath, and mercy demonstrated in the Noah's ark account, and how all these things are fulfilled in Jesus. After you get a good night's rest, you can: Contact me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Support this...

  17. One Seated on the Throne (Revelation 4:1-6a)

    Fall asleep thinking about God, the transcendent King on his throne. You can be at peace because he reigns! After you get a good night's rest, you can: Contact me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Support this ministry at...

  18. Knowledge of Sin (Romans 3:19-20)

    Fall asleep meditating about the law and justification. After you get a good night's rest, you can: Contact me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Support this ministry at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/truesleep⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Check out the...

  19. Pure in Heart (Matthew 5:8)

    Fall asleep meditating about purity of heart and seeing God. After you get a good night's rest: Contact me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Support this ministry at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/truesleep⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Check out the work-in-progress...

  20. Generous Stewardship (Isaiah 5:8-10)

    Fall asleep meditating on Scripture about how God dislikes greed among his people and wants generous stewardship intead. You can contact me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can support this ministry at...

  21. Then You Will Find the Knowledge of God (Proverbs 2:1-5)

    Better late than never! Fall asleep meditating on a passage from Proverbs about actively seeking God's wisdom, and thereby coming to know him. NEW: Check out our work-in-progress website at truesleeppodcast.com. Not really much to see yet, but I'm hoping to add some helpful stuff in the future.…

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  22. In the LORD I Take Refuge (Psalm 11)

    Can't sleep? Meditate on Scripture. Let Psalm 11 help you take refuge in the Lord. Remember that he is transcendent, yet attentive. And rededicate yourself to "righteous deeds." You can contact me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can support this ministry at...

  23. With God are Wisdom and Might (Job 12)

    Fall asleep meditating on God as the central factor in all of reality, including your own circumstances. You can contact me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can support this ministry at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/truesleep⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

  24. Ancient Rules about Servitude (Exodus 21:1-6)

    Fall asleep thinking about the rules God put in place for his ancient people regarding servitude. Not a typical sleep meditation, but "all Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness" (2 Timothy 3:16). You can…

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  25. Remembering God and Receiving His Blessing (Exodus 21:22-26)

    Fall asleep thinking about how you approach God in worship. Don't get distracted by the trappings and miss the profound blessing of God's presence. You can contact me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can support this ministry at...

  26. The Fear that Draws Near (Exodus 20:18-21)

    Fall asleep thinking about how fearsome God is. But don't withdraw from him because of it. Draw near and obey him. You can contact me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can support this ministry at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/truesleep⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

  27. Noah's Obedience (Genesis 6:14-7:10)

    Well, that's what happens when you don't double check. I accidentally published the wrong audio on my first attempt. Thank you Jasmine for letting me know what happened! Let's try again to fall asleep meditating on Noah's obedience to God, as well as our own. You can contact me at...

  28. Rightouesness, Blamelessness, and Walking with God (Genesis 6:7-13)

    Fall asleep thinking about God's serious response to sin, and what it means to be righteous and blameless. What it means to walk with God. You can contact me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can support this ministry at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/truesleep⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

  29. God Sees and Cares (Genesis 6:1-6)

    Get some rest meditating on a mysterious passage from Genesis, and remembering that God sees the wickedness in the world and the intentions of the heart. You can contact me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can support this ministry at...

  30. Jesus Disciplines Those Whom He Loves (Revelation 3:19-22)

    Need help falling asleep? Let's meditate on a passage about Jesus' loving discipline and his invitation to commune with him. You can contact me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can support this ministry at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/truesleep⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

  31. From Poor, Naked, and Blind to Rich, Covered, and Seeing (Revelation 3:15-18)

    When you can't sleep, meditate on scripture. This time around, we'll think about how Jesus invites us out of lukewarm complacency into true spiritual riches. How he covers our shame and gives us sight. You can contact me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can support this ministry…

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  32. Reliable, Trustworthy, Preeminent Jesus (Revelation 3:14)

    You might be struggling to sleep, but you can rest in this: Jesus is fully reliable and fully trustworthy. And all of creation centers around him. Think about Revelation 3:14 tonight and let the confusion of this world and the pressure to be the center of the universe fall away as you look at...

  33. The Human Condition (Romans 3:9-18)

    Fall asleep thinking about the human condition. You can contact me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

  34. God's Righteousness and Our Unrighteousness (Romans 3:1-8)

    Fall asleep thinking about how our unrighteousness serves to show the righteousness of God. You can contact me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

  35. Arrogance and Hypocrisy (Romans 2:25-29)

    Fall asleep asking God to free you from religious arrogance and hypocrisy. You can contact me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

  36. Blessed Hunger, Thirst, and Mercifulness (Matthew 5:6-7)

    Tonight, get some rest and fall asleep thinking about how God satisfies your hunger and thirst for righteousness through Jesus. And how receiving God's mercy makes you merciful toward others. You can contact me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

  37. Blessed Mourning and Meekness (Matthew 5:4-6)

    When you recognize and mourn your sin, you can go to God through Jesus for comforting of forgiveness. When you stop trying to strongarm everything and embrace Christlike meekness, you can rest assured that God will take care of you in the end. Thats what tonights scripture sleep meditation is...

  38. Blessed Spiritual Poverty (Matthew 5:2-3)

    Your spiritual need is your doorway into the kingdom of heaven because it prompts you to trust and follow Jesus. Fall asleep thinking about this tonight. You can contact me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can support this ministry at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/truesleep⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

  39. The Fruit of Justice and Righteousness (Isaiah 5:1-7)

    Happy New Year! Here's a bonus midweek meditation on Isaiah 5 to help you fall asleep. You'll be reminded what kind of qualities God wants his people to produce. And you'll be encouraged to pursue justice and righteousness in Christ. You can contact me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.…

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  40. Holy, Washed, and Cleansed (Isaiah 4)

    Sorry you're not sleeping well; but we'll make good use of the time by meditating on Isaiah 4. We'll remember how, in Christ, God makes us holy. He washes away our filth and cleanses us. This is a good passage if you're restless because you're feeling guilty or ashamed. Often, these feelings are...

  41. Listen and Dwell Secure (Proverbs 1:20-33)

    God's practical remedy for insecurity and dread is listening and living by God's wisdom. You can support this ministry at ⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/truesleep⁠⁠⁠. You can contact me at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠.

  42. Parents and Peer Pressure (Proverbs 1:8-19)

    Can't sleep and tired of watching stupid and stupifying reels? Ponder a passage from Proverbs about parents and peer pressure. (The aliteration alone should prove that this episode will be good.) You can support this ministry at ⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/truesleep⁠⁠⁠. You can contact me at...

  43. The Fear of the Lord and the Beginning of Knowledge (Proverbs 1:7)

    Get some rest thinking about how fearsome God is and how revering him makes true knowledge possible. You can support this ministry at ⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/truesleep⁠⁠⁠. You can contact me at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠.

  44. Trusting God When Evil Seems to Be Winning (Psalm 10)

    I know it can seem like bad people are getting away with doing bad things in this world, while good people suffer. But Psalm 10 reminds us that God is not absent or disinterested. He is on the throne, paying attention. And he will act. You can support this ministry at...

  45. Giving Thanks and Asking for Help (Psalm 9)

    It's hard to focus your mind on anything when you're tired. I hope this meditation on Psalm 9 will help you identify God's blessings so you can express thanks to him. I also hope it will help you clarify what challenges you're facing so you can ask for God's help. You can support this ministry at...

  46. God's Majesty and Your Value (Psalm 8)

    Happy Thanksgiving! I hope this meditation on Psalm 8 helps you get some sleep. More importantly, I hope it expands your capacity to marvel at God's majesty. And that it reminds you of your intrinsic value as a human being made in God's image. You can support this ministry at...

  47. A Time to Repent and a Time to Rest (Job 10-11)

    Sorry you're restless tonight. Listen to this Bible meditation and see if it doesn't help you fall asleep. Tonight's passage is about suffering. Sometimes we suffer because of our own sin. But other times our suffering has nothing to do with our sin. It's about God's greater purposes to make us...

  48. An Arbiter Between You and God (Job 8-9)

    Having trouble falling asleep? I'll be this Bible meditation will help. You'll probably fall asleep pretty quickly, but, even if you don't, you'll spend the time thinking deeply about scripture rather than scrolling on your phone. Tonight's passage will help you wrestle with profound questions...

  49. When You Loathe Your Life (Job 6:14-7:21)

    Finally back after a month of busynes. Thank you for your patience and for not giving up on me. I'm so grateful you're still listening and I hope this episode helps you get some rest. This passage is about dealing with the darkest times, not by distraction, but by wrestling with God's purposes in...

  50. God's Way for You to Relate to Others (Exodus 20:12-17)

    Fall asleep meditating on a Bible passage about how God designed interpersonal relationships to work. Think about how you relate to people, and line it up with God's commands in the ten commandments. It'll lead to a much more restful life. You can support this ministry at...

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About this show

A podcast for when you can't fall sleep. You'll get comfortable and listen. I'll read from the Bible, pausing to ask questions to help you process and think through what it says. I can't promise you'll fall asleep, but there's a good chance you will. And it'll be good use of the time either way.I've been a Christian since 1990 and a pastor since 2007. I have a BA in Biblical Studies from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary's college and a MA in Christian Ministry from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary.Help me keep this up: https://buymeacoffee.com/truesleep

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How many episodes does True Sleep (Scripture Meditation Podcast) have?

True Sleep (Scripture Meditation Podcast) has 148 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on October 26, 2026.

What is True Sleep (Scripture Meditation Podcast) about?

A podcast for when you can't fall sleep. You'll get comfortable and listen. I'll read from the Bible, pausing to ask questions to help you process and think through what it says. I can't promise you'll fall asleep, but there's a good chance you will. And it'll be good use of the time either...

How often does True Sleep (Scripture Meditation Podcast) release new episodes?

True Sleep (Scripture Meditation Podcast) publishes every two weeks, based on its 148 episodes since August 2020.

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