Exploring Peace Meditations

Listen to Luke 9:1-5 and keep it simple with this Breath Prayer: Simple Calling.For more on the theme Simple Calling, see page 132 of With God in Every Breath by Whitney R. Simpson.Send us a text!Support the showIf you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations:Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully DivineConnect with others who support the podcast at ExploringPeace.com/community Follow our host @WhitneyRSimpson and @ExploringPeaceMeditations Review the podcast, then share, like & listen! Since you always ask, here are some of Whitney's favorite yoga props. If you shop on Amazon, clicking through to our affiliate shop helps support these meditations. So, thanks!

Pause, recline, and rest in God’s radiant light with this short energy meditation using your imagination and a simple spinal flow breath practice that nourishes and restores your energy. For more on the theme Radiant Light, see page 128 of With God in Every Breath by Whitney R. Simpson.Send us a text!Support the showIf you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations:Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully DivineConnect with others who support the podcast at ExploringPeace.com/community Follow our host @WhitneyRSimpson and @ExploringPeaceMeditations Review the podcast, then share, like & listen! Since you always ask, here are some of Whitney's favorite yoga props. If you shop on Amazon, clicking through to our affiliate shop helps support these meditations. So, thanks!

Soften your entire body, close your eyes, and imagine you're resting in a hammock as you relax with this Yoga Nidra meditation.For more on the theme Held and Changed, see page 123 of With God in Every Breath by Whitney R. Simpson.Send us a text!Support the showIf you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations:Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully DivineConnect with others who support the podcast at ExploringPeace.com/community Follow our host @WhitneyRSimpson and @ExploringPeaceMeditations Review the podcast, then share, like & listen! Since you always ask, here are some of Whitney's favorite yoga props. If you shop on Amazon, clicking through to our affiliate shop helps support these meditations. So, thanks!

Pause for this guided Lectio Divina practice with Luke 4:16–21, listening for the word or phrase God highlights and making room for your own quiet response. We breathe, reflect on Jesus fulfilling God’s promises, and end with  simple breathwork and gratitude practice. For more on the theme Prophetic Presence, see page 119 of With God in Every Breath by Whitney R. Simpson.Send us a text!Support the showIf you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations:Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully DivineConnect with others who support the podcast at ExploringPeace.com/community Follow our host @WhitneyRSimpson and @ExploringPeaceMeditations Review the podcast, then share, like & listen! Since you always ask, here are some of Whitney's favorite yoga props. If you shop on Amazon, clicking through to our affiliate shop helps support these meditations. So, thanks!

Slow down with Scripture and this gentle guided meditation that helps us receive God’s abundance when we feel limited or stretched. We'll imagine a bountiful garden with Jesus and practice noticing, savoring, and welcoming the blessings God is already giving you this very day.For more on the theme Fed by God, see page 116 of With God in Every Breath by Whitney R. Simpson.Send us a text!Support the showIf you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations:Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully DivineConnect with others who support the podcast at ExploringPeace.com/community Follow our host @WhitneyRSimpson and @ExploringPeaceMeditations Review the podcast, then share, like & listen! Since you always ask, here are some of Whitney's favorite yoga props. If you shop on Amazon, clicking through to our affiliate shop helps support these meditations. So, thanks!

Expand your loving kindness with this meditation as you breathe in God’s love and share it outward through prayer. We expand compassion from one loved person to the wider world, then receive the same blessing for ourselves and close with a simple prayer for peace.For more on the theme Love Others, see page 112 of With God in Every Breath by Whitney R. Simpson.Send us a text!Support the showIf you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations:Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully DivineConnect with others who support the podcast at ExploringPeace.com/community Follow our host @WhitneyRSimpson and @ExploringPeaceMeditations Review the podcast, then share, like & listen! Since you always ask, here are some of Whitney's favorite yoga props. If you shop on Amazon, clicking through to our affiliate shop helps support these meditations. So, thanks!

You can hear the same Bible passage a hundred times and still miss the one line you needed today. We slow everything down with this guided meditation that is simple on purpose: settle into an upright seat, take a few deep breaths, and practice listening to Scripture with patience instead of pressure. Look with new eyes and see what God is inviting you to hear.For more on the theme Looking to Understand, see page 109 of With God in Every Breath by Whitney R. Simpson.Send us a text!Support the showIf you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations:Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully DivineConnect with others who support the podcast at ExploringPeace.com/community Follow our host @WhitneyRSimpson and @ExploringPeaceMeditations Review the podcast, then share, like & listen! Since you always ask, here are some of Whitney's favorite yoga props. If you shop on Amazon, clicking through to our affiliate shop helps support these meditations. So, thanks!

Feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or unsure? One of the simplest, most practical ways we can connect with God and ourselves anytime, anywhere is Breath Prayer. Take a few minutes to practice this gentle breath prayer that invites renewal. Short cues help your body settle as we move from reflection to silence to closing prayer and practical next steps.For more on the theme New Life, see page 103 of With God in Every Breath by Whitney R. Simpson.Send us a text!Support the showIf you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations:Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully DivineConnect with others who support the podcast at ExploringPeace.com/community Follow our host @WhitneyRSimpson and @ExploringPeaceMeditations Review the podcast, then share, like & listen! Since you always ask, here are some of Whitney's favorite yoga props. If you shop on Amazon, clicking through to our affiliate shop helps support these meditations. So, thanks!

It's true! God created you for an embodied, present, with-God life. What does that look like?Whitney shares a practical path for embodied spirituality that honors the body as part of the journey with God and invites prayer through senses, breath, movement, and imagination. With trauma-informed care and ancient wisdom, listen for encouragement and guidance to connect with God using your whole self. This bonus episode of Exploring Peace Meditations is an excerpt from With God in Every Breath by Whitney R. Simpson. For more on Embodied Living, see page 9, of With God in Every Breath.Send us a text!Support the showIf you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations:Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully DivineConnect with others who support the podcast at ExploringPeace.com/community Follow our host @WhitneyRSimpson and @ExploringPeaceMeditations Review the podcast, then share, like & listen! Since you always ask, here are some of Whitney's favorite yoga props. If you shop on Amazon, clicking through to our affiliate shop helps support these meditations. So, thanks!

Rest in this Yoga Nidra rooted in John 12, inviting a felt sense of God’s love through breath, body awareness, and the imagery of anointing. Release your burdens, rest in silence, and remember that you are loved by God.For more on the theme Wondrous Love, see page 100 of With God in Every Breath by Whitney R. Simpson.Send us a text!Support the showIf you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations:Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully DivineConnect with others who support the podcast at ExploringPeace.com/community Follow our host @WhitneyRSimpson and @ExploringPeaceMeditations Review the podcast, then share, like & listen! Since you always ask, here are some of Whitney's favorite yoga props. If you shop on Amazon, clicking through to our affiliate shop helps support these meditations. So, thanks!

Allow this passage from The Message to engage your whole self, so Scripture becomes an encounter rather than a concept. You’ll hear “This is my body” and “This is my blood” as a present-tense invitation to participate, remember, and partake. The practice moves from attentive listening to personal response, offering time for a simple conversation with Jesus.For more on the theme Partake in the Blessings, see page 96 of With God in Every Breath by Whitney R. Simpson. Send us a text!Support the showIf you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations:Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully DivineConnect with others who support the podcast at ExploringPeace.com/community Follow our host @WhitneyRSimpson and @ExploringPeaceMeditations Review the podcast, then share, like & listen! Since you always ask, here are some of Whitney's favorite yoga props. If you shop on Amazon, clicking through to our affiliate shop helps support these meditations. So, thanks!

Let's take a walk for inner clarity with this Walking Meditation. Align your inner world with your outer world through breath, Scripture, and the five senses. For more on the Inner Clarity theme, see page 93 of With God in Every Breath by Whitney R. Simpson. Send us a text!Support the showIf you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations:Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully DivineConnect with others who support the podcast at ExploringPeace.com/community Follow our host @WhitneyRSimpson and @ExploringPeaceMeditations Review the podcast, then share, like & listen! Since you always ask, here are some of Whitney's favorite yoga props. If you shop on Amazon, clicking through to our affiliate shop helps support these meditations. So, thanks!

Grab a pen, pencil, or crayon for this meditation. We'll check in with ourselves and share that with God as we seek to encounter Christ today. For more on the Encountering Christ theme, see page 90 of With God in Every Breath by Whitney R. Simpson. Send us a text!Support the showIf you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations:Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully DivineConnect with others who support the podcast at ExploringPeace.com/community Follow our host @WhitneyRSimpson and @ExploringPeaceMeditations Review the podcast, then share, like & listen! Since you always ask, here are some of Whitney's favorite yoga props. If you shop on Amazon, clicking through to our affiliate shop helps support these meditations. So, thanks!

What's weighing you down? What feels tense, heavy, or tight that you'd like to let go of? Welcome God's healing touch today and hand over anything you don't need with this Body Scan meditation. For more on the Hand it Over theme, see page 84 of With God in Every Breath by Whitney R. Simpson. Send us a text!Support the showIf you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations:Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully DivineConnect with others who support the podcast at ExploringPeace.com/community Follow our host @WhitneyRSimpson and @ExploringPeaceMeditations Review the podcast, then share, like & listen! Since you always ask, here are some of Whitney's favorite yoga props. If you shop on Amazon, clicking through to our affiliate shop helps support these meditations. So, thanks!

Let your body soften and your breath move naturally. Pause and appreciate your breath, the life force within you as you offer loving kindness to yourself and others too. For more on the Shared Life Force theme, see page 80 of With God in Every Breath by Whitney R. Simpson. Send us a text!Support the showIf you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations:Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully DivineConnect with others who support the podcast at ExploringPeace.com/community Follow our host @WhitneyRSimpson and @ExploringPeaceMeditations Review the podcast, then share, like & listen! Since you always ask, here are some of Whitney's favorite yoga props. If you shop on Amazon, clicking through to our affiliate shop helps support these meditations. So, thanks!

Practice this gentle Yoga Nidra meditation to rest in whatever you're feeling today. Let us practice welcoming all the moments of life on this journey with God, the bitter and the sweet. For more on the Bittersweet Moments theme, see page 76 of With God in Every Breath by Whitney R. Simpson. Send us a text!Support the showIf you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations:Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully DivineConnect with others who support the podcast at ExploringPeace.com/community Follow our host @WhitneyRSimpson and @ExploringPeaceMeditations Review the podcast, then share, like & listen! Since you always ask, here are some of Whitney's favorite yoga props. If you shop on Amazon, clicking through to our affiliate shop helps support these meditations. So, thanks!

Pause for this time of breath prayer and be reminded that our God is one of forgiveness and grace. For more on this theme, see page 72 in With God in Every Breath. Send us a text!Support the showIf you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations:Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully DivineConnect with others who support the podcast at ExploringPeace.com/community Follow our host @WhitneyRSimpson and @ExploringPeaceMeditations Review the podcast, then share, like & listen! Since you always ask, here are some of Whitney's favorite yoga props. If you shop on Amazon, clicking through to our affiliate shop helps support these meditations. So, thanks!

Welcome the spirit of God into your whole being with this guided meditation. For more on this theme, Show the Way, see pages 68 - 71 of With God in Every Breath. Send us a text!Support the showIf you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations:Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully DivineConnect with others who support the podcast at ExploringPeace.com/community Follow our host @WhitneyRSimpson and @ExploringPeaceMeditations Review the podcast, then share, like & listen! Since you always ask, here are some of Whitney's favorite yoga props. If you shop on Amazon, clicking through to our affiliate shop helps support these meditations. So, thanks!

What might your body, mind, or spirit need today? Open yourself up to God's presence wherever you need it while we practice Lectio Divina and welcome the healing and cleansing touch of your Creator.  For more on this theme, see pages 62 & 63 of With God in Every Breath. Send us a text!Support the showIf you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations:Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully DivineConnect with others who support the podcast at ExploringPeace.com/community Follow our host @WhitneyRSimpson and @ExploringPeaceMeditations Review the podcast, then share, like & listen! Since you always ask, here are some of Whitney's favorite yoga props. If you shop on Amazon, clicking through to our affiliate shop helps support these meditations. So, thanks!

We explore the power of breath as a spiritual practice, connecting the story of Mary's visit to Elizabeth with a guided breathing meditation focused on inhaling and exhaling God's goodness. Your breath is a powerful tool for grounding, centering, and connecting with God. Let's breathe together and explore God's gift of peace. For more on the theme, Believe and Breath, see page 58 of With God in Every Breath.Send us a text!Support the showIf you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations:Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully DivineConnect with others who support the podcast at ExploringPeace.com/community Follow our host @WhitneyRSimpson and @ExploringPeaceMeditations Review the podcast, then share, like & listen! Since you always ask, here are some of Whitney's favorite yoga props. If you shop on Amazon, clicking through to our affiliate shop helps support these meditations. So, thanks!

Ever feel like your inner light has dimmed? That your spiritual "saltiness" has lost its flavor? This restorative Yoga Nidra practice offers a sacred pause to reconnect with your Creator as you taste and see the goodness of God within and around you. For more on the theme, Taste and See, see page 54 of With God in Every Breath.Send us a text!Support the showIf you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations:Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully DivineConnect with others who support the podcast at ExploringPeace.com/community Follow our host @WhitneyRSimpson and @ExploringPeaceMeditations Review the podcast, then share, like & listen! Since you always ask, here are some of Whitney's favorite yoga props. If you shop on Amazon, clicking through to our affiliate shop helps support these meditations. So, thanks!

Breath prayer is an ancient spiritual practice that can be done anywhere and anytime, connecting our physical breath with our Creator. This practice met Whitney twenty years ago during a personal crisis and it continues to help her slow down, listen, and pay attention to both her body and the world around her today. Pause with this breath prayer to listen for what God longs for you to hear today. For more on the theme of Listen and Learn, see page 50 in With God in Every Breath. Connect with Whitney and the community that makes this podcast possible at ExploringPeace.com/community.Send us a text!Support the showIf you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations:Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully DivineConnect with others who support the podcast at ExploringPeace.com/community Follow our host @WhitneyRSimpson and @ExploringPeaceMeditations Review the podcast, then share, like & listen! Since you always ask, here are some of Whitney's favorite yoga props. If you shop on Amazon, clicking through to our affiliate shop helps support these meditations. So, thanks!

Pause and welcome Christ's healing touch through a mindful body scan practice, helping you experience divine presence from the crown of your head to the tips of your toes. This meditation combines breath awareness with visualization to help you feel seen, known, and restored by God's compassionate presence.For more from this theme, find "See for Yourself" in With God in Every Breath, beginning on page 46. Check out WhitneyRSimpson.com or support this podcast and join our community at ExploringPeace.com/community.Send us a text!Support the showIf you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations:Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully DivineConnect with others who support the podcast at ExploringPeace.com/community Follow our host @WhitneyRSimpson and @ExploringPeaceMeditations Review the podcast, then share, like & listen! Since you always ask, here are some of Whitney's favorite yoga props. If you shop on Amazon, clicking through to our affiliate shop helps support these meditations. So, thanks!

Make space in your heart and mind to draw close to God in the quiet, with 20 minutes of silence to help center the rest of your day. Whether you're needing a simple pause or deepening an established contemplative practice, this guided 20-minute time of Centering Prayer offers a moment of peace that resonates long after the silence ends. This meditation is designed for a busy afternoon, but can be practiced anytime. Pause with Whitney, choose your sacred word, and be with God today, in every breath. Send us a text!Support the showIf you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations:Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully DivineConnect with others who support the podcast at ExploringPeace.com/community Follow our host @WhitneyRSimpson and @ExploringPeaceMeditations Review the podcast, then share, like & listen! Since you always ask, here are some of Whitney's favorite yoga props. If you shop on Amazon, clicking through to our affiliate shop helps support these meditations. So, thanks!

This isn't just a silent meditation recording but an invitation to ongoing practice and accountability of holding space together in God's presence.Whether you're seeking refuge from life's demands or deepening an established contemplative practice, this guided 20-minute time of Centering Prayer offers an intentional pause, one that resonates long after the silence ends. This meditation helps set an intention for your day, but it can be practiced at any time. Pause with Whitney, choose your sacred word, and be with God today, in every breath. Send us a text!Support the showIf you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations:Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully DivineConnect with others who support the podcast at ExploringPeace.com/community Follow our host @WhitneyRSimpson and @ExploringPeaceMeditations Review the podcast, then share, like & listen! Since you always ask, here are some of Whitney's favorite yoga props. If you shop on Amazon, clicking through to our affiliate shop helps support these meditations. So, thanks!

Allow your vessel to settle into the earth with this Yoga Nidra. With each exhale release, yield, let go. For more on this theme theme, see page 40, of With God in Every Breath.Send us a text!Support the showIf you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations:Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully DivineConnect with others who support the podcast at ExploringPeace.com/community Follow our host @WhitneyRSimpson and @ExploringPeaceMeditations Review the podcast, then share, like & listen! Since you always ask, here are some of Whitney's favorite yoga props. If you shop on Amazon, clicking through to our affiliate shop helps support these meditations. So, thanks!

Take a moment to pause, settle in, and reconnect with your breath. In this calming meditation, we explore the practice of box breathing, a simple yet powerful technique that has been shown to reduce stress, improve sleep quality, lower blood pressure, and more.Want to dive deeper into this theme? This episode is inspired by the theme of Simple Pleasures from With God in Every Breath (see page 37). Join our community at ExploringPeace.com/community where we continue exploring the intersection of breath, presence, and faith together.Send us a text!Support the showIf you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations:Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully DivineConnect with others who support the podcast at ExploringPeace.com/community Follow our host @WhitneyRSimpson and @ExploringPeaceMeditations Review the podcast, then share, like & listen! Since you always ask, here are some of Whitney's favorite yoga props. If you shop on Amazon, clicking through to our affiliate shop helps support these meditations. So, thanks!

Today's guided meditation creates sacred space for divine nourishment from our Creator. Recline, breathe intentionally, and open yourself to God's sustaining energy from head to toe. Drawing inspiration from John 6:27, we explore the difference between temporary satisfaction and lasting spiritual nourishment through a restful practice that engages body, mind, and spirit. For more, check out With God in Every Breath, featuring today's theme of Nourishment from God on page 33.Send us a text!Support the showIf you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations:Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully DivineConnect with others who support the podcast at ExploringPeace.com/community Follow our host @WhitneyRSimpson and @ExploringPeaceMeditations Review the podcast, then share, like & listen! Since you always ask, here are some of Whitney's favorite yoga props. If you shop on Amazon, clicking through to our affiliate shop helps support these meditations. So, thanks!

Jesus longs to be present with us. Notice your breath and ponder, ask God to help you trust today, in this very moment. For a deeper journey with this theme and invitation, see With God in Every Breath, day two, beginning on page 29. Send us a text!Support the showIf you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations:Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully DivineConnect with others who support the podcast at ExploringPeace.com/community Follow our host @WhitneyRSimpson and @ExploringPeaceMeditations Review the podcast, then share, like & listen! Since you always ask, here are some of Whitney's favorite yoga props. If you shop on Amazon, clicking through to our affiliate shop helps support these meditations. So, thanks!

Take a deep breath and pause to be guided through the ancient spiritual practice of Lectio Divina using Matthew 6:22-23, exploring how our spiritual perception affects our entire being.For a deeper journey with this passage, see With God in Every Breath, day one, beginning on page 26. Send us a text!Support the showIf you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations:Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully DivineConnect with others who support the podcast at ExploringPeace.com/community Follow our host @WhitneyRSimpson and @ExploringPeaceMeditations Review the podcast, then share, like & listen! Since you always ask, here are some of Whitney's favorite yoga props. If you shop on Amazon, clicking through to our affiliate shop helps support these meditations. So, thanks!

Whitney R. Simpson shares her journey of connecting with God through embodied spirituality after experiencing a stroke at age 31, leading to her discovery that peace is not something received instantly but explored throughout life's journey, in each and every breath! Special guest and friend, Katie Hall, hosts this interview episode as we discuss Whitney's latest book release, With God in Every Breath. With God in Every Breath: A Guide to Drawing Closer to Jesus through Your Senses.What if the opportunity to connect with God was as close as your next breath? Many of us yearn for a deeper connection with God but struggle to find the time or space to cultivate it in the midst of our busy lives. The daily stress of meeting familial, work, and personal responsibilities leaves us longing to connect with God and find rest for our souls. We crave intimacy with our Creator and the peace that only God’s presence can give.With God in Every Breath invites you on a journey towards a more embodied and present spiritual life. In this practical book, Whitney R. Simpson offers carefully crafted guided prayers and meditations that provide an accessible way for us to quiet our hearts and a way to enter into God’s presence that engages all of our senses. Whether used alone or in a community, each meditation is rooted in Gospel passages from The Message translation and designed to meet you in your everyday life.This helpful guide includes:Guided Meditations: Explore imaginative and sensory-rich meditations that bring you closer to Jesus.Reflection Questions: Each Scripture-based meditation is followed by a set of questions to help you engage the content more deeply.Sensory Cues: To incorporate your whole being into that day's invitation. Closing Prayers: Each meditation closes with a guided prayer to encourage you to bring gratitude into each of your reflections.Visit www.ExploringPeace.com and www.WhitneyRSimpson.com for links and information.Order your copy today, find out more about the book, and grab your bonuses here: http://www.whitneyrsimpson.com/withgodineverybreath.htmlFollow the Exploring Peace Meditations Podcast for more bonus content from the book: https://www.exploringpeace.com/podcast.htmlFor the video format of this interview visit: https://youtu.be/xtseER27LncSend us a text!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showIf you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations:Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully DivineConnect with others who support the podcast at ExploringPeace.com/community Follow our host @WhitneyRSimpson and @ExploringPeaceMeditations Review the podcast, then share, like & listen! Since you always ask, here are some of Whitney's favorite yoga props. If you shop on Amazon, clicking through to our affiliate shop helps support these meditations. So, thanks!

Let's pause together to rest and breathe in the quiet with God for 15 minutes. Remember that this practice is for your whole self. As Thomas Keating wrote, "Contemplative prayer is not so much the absence of thoughts as detachment from them. It is the opening of mind, body and emotions—our whole being—to God, the Ultimate Mystery, beyond words, thoughts and emotions." Send us a text!Support the showIf you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations:Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully DivineConnect with others who support the podcast at ExploringPeace.com/community Follow our host @WhitneyRSimpson and @ExploringPeaceMeditations Review the podcast, then share, like & listen! Since you always ask, here are some of Whitney's favorite yoga props. If you shop on Amazon, clicking through to our affiliate shop helps support these meditations. So, thanks!

With these four simple R's we'll begin your day: Resist no thoughts, Retain no thoughts, React to no thoughts, Return to the sacred word God has for you today with this Centering Prayer.Send us a text!Support the showIf you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations:Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully DivineConnect with others who support the podcast at ExploringPeace.com/community Follow our host @WhitneyRSimpson and @ExploringPeaceMeditations Review the podcast, then share, like & listen! Since you always ask, here are some of Whitney's favorite yoga props. If you shop on Amazon, clicking through to our affiliate shop helps support these meditations. So, thanks!

Need some refreshment or a transition into more profound rest? Settle into a reclined position and soak in the promises of Isaiah 43:19 as you discover the practice of Yoga Nidra.Send us a text!Support the showIf you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations:Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully DivineConnect with others who support the podcast at ExploringPeace.com/community Follow our host @WhitneyRSimpson and @ExploringPeaceMeditations Review the podcast, then share, like & listen! Since you always ask, here are some of Whitney's favorite yoga props. If you shop on Amazon, clicking through to our affiliate shop helps support these meditations. So, thanks!

This is one of my favorite prayer practices, the Prayer of Examen, an ancient opportunity to notice God in your life. If you're a journaler, feel free to write as you reflect. Bring to mind your last 24 hours, with a grateful heart, recall the highs and lows of the day and find renewal for tomorrow. Send us a text!Support the showIf you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations:Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully DivineConnect with others who support the podcast at ExploringPeace.com/community Follow our host @WhitneyRSimpson and @ExploringPeaceMeditations Review the podcast, then share, like & listen! Since you always ask, here are some of Whitney's favorite yoga props. If you shop on Amazon, clicking through to our affiliate shop helps support these meditations. So, thanks!

This practice of Centering Prayer is transformational. Pay attention to an ache, pain, or twitch. Welcome what you notice. You only need 10 minutes in silence. Invite God to be with you, to center, to be. Savor the quiet with God.Send us a text!Support the showIf you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations:Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully DivineConnect with others who support the podcast at ExploringPeace.com/community Follow our host @WhitneyRSimpson and @ExploringPeaceMeditations Review the podcast, then share, like & listen! Since you always ask, here are some of Whitney's favorite yoga props. If you shop on Amazon, clicking through to our affiliate shop helps support these meditations. So, thanks!

Today's practice takes us 10 minutes in silence. This practice of Centering Prayer has been transformational in my own life. Let's slowly increase time and quiet. Pay more attention to your body and welcome what you notice.Send us a text!Support the showIf you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations:Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully DivineConnect with others who support the podcast at ExploringPeace.com/community Follow our host @WhitneyRSimpson and @ExploringPeaceMeditations Review the podcast, then share, like & listen! Since you always ask, here are some of Whitney's favorite yoga props. If you shop on Amazon, clicking through to our affiliate shop helps support these meditations. So, thanks!

What's your intention? How might having one help you draw closer to God?Why not pause now and claim your intention as a prayer? Whether for the hour, the day, or the year, pause with God and let your intention evolve into a heartfelt prayer today. Send us a text!Support the showIf you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations:Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully DivineConnect with others who support the podcast at ExploringPeace.com/community Follow our host @WhitneyRSimpson and @ExploringPeaceMeditations Review the podcast, then share, like & listen! Since you always ask, here are some of Whitney's favorite yoga props. If you shop on Amazon, clicking through to our affiliate shop helps support these meditations. So, thanks!

Feeling adrift as the new year begins? Finding peace in the midst of daily chaos is possible, but it takes practice. Join Whitney to establish an afternoon practice of Centering Prayer and discover refreshment in your day. Find a seated posture and be guided into 5 minutes of silence, then return to the quiet daily this week and notice the groundedness you begin to experience. Send us a text!Support the showIf you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations:Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully DivineConnect with others who support the podcast at ExploringPeace.com/community Follow our host @WhitneyRSimpson and @ExploringPeaceMeditations Review the podcast, then share, like & listen! Since you always ask, here are some of Whitney's favorite yoga props. If you shop on Amazon, clicking through to our affiliate shop helps support these meditations. So, thanks!

Start your year by centering your day in quiet prayer. Beginning our mornings with intention and peace through the practice of Centering Prayer is life-changing. Will you pause and practice being quiet for 5 minutes with God today? Whether you are new to meditation or seasoned, find your rhythm as Whitney guides you in developing a meditative practice to ground yourself. Follow these practical steps to cultivate stillness and make space for a personal connection with God in your daily life.Use this practice daily and notice how it shifts your mornings. Send us a text!Support the showIf you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations:Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully DivineConnect with others who support the podcast at ExploringPeace.com/community Follow our host @WhitneyRSimpson and @ExploringPeaceMeditations Review the podcast, then share, like & listen! Since you always ask, here are some of Whitney's favorite yoga props. If you shop on Amazon, clicking through to our affiliate shop helps support these meditations. So, thanks!

A new year brings new longings. Relax with this Yoga Nidra meditation, rest in your intentions, hold them before the Lord, and simply be.Send us a text!Support the showIf you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations:Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully DivineConnect with others who support the podcast at ExploringPeace.com/community Follow our host @WhitneyRSimpson and @ExploringPeaceMeditations Review the podcast, then share, like & listen! Since you always ask, here are some of Whitney's favorite yoga props. If you shop on Amazon, clicking through to our affiliate shop helps support these meditations. So, thanks!

What if savoring the spirit of Christmas meant immersing yourself in the boundless love that God offers through the gift of Jesus? Pause, breathe, and be with God as you savor God's love this season. Send us a text!Support the showIf you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations:Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully DivineConnect with others who support the podcast at ExploringPeace.com/community Follow our host @WhitneyRSimpson and @ExploringPeaceMeditations Review the podcast, then share, like & listen! Since you always ask, here are some of Whitney's favorite yoga props. If you shop on Amazon, clicking through to our affiliate shop helps support these meditations. So, thanks!

Advent is a sacred time to prepare our hearts and minds for the coming of Christ, and today, we're pausing to focus on God's gift of joy. Together, we'll breathe in the joy proclaimed by angels and breathe it out to share with others, allowing it to shape our journey through this sacred season.Send us a text!Support the showIf you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations:Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully DivineConnect with others who support the podcast at ExploringPeace.com/community Follow our host @WhitneyRSimpson and @ExploringPeaceMeditations Review the podcast, then share, like & listen! Since you always ask, here are some of Whitney's favorite yoga props. If you shop on Amazon, clicking through to our affiliate shop helps support these meditations. So, thanks!

Let's prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ at Christmas, allowing us to pause and embrace peace through deep breaths and mindful meditation. With Psalm 29:11, you're invited to find a comfortable posture, soften your gaze, and let the words of Scripture fill you with strength and peace.Together, we'll explore a breath prayer from Fully Human, Fully Divine, inviting God's Spirit to fill us with peace this Advent season. Pause and be filled with God's peace.Send us a text!Support the showIf you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations:Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully DivineConnect with others who support the podcast at ExploringPeace.com/community Follow our host @WhitneyRSimpson and @ExploringPeaceMeditations Review the podcast, then share, like & listen! Since you always ask, here are some of Whitney's favorite yoga props. If you shop on Amazon, clicking through to our affiliate shop helps support these meditations. So, thanks!

How are you purposefully embracing the gift of God's hope amid the hustle and bustle of the Advent season? Through this purposeful pause, centering, reflection, and deep breathing, we’ll savor God's promise of hope, found in Isaiah 40:31.Send us a text!Support the showIf you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations:Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully DivineConnect with others who support the podcast at ExploringPeace.com/community Follow our host @WhitneyRSimpson and @ExploringPeaceMeditations Review the podcast, then share, like & listen! Since you always ask, here are some of Whitney's favorite yoga props. If you shop on Amazon, clicking through to our affiliate shop helps support these meditations. So, thanks!

This breathwork practice will ease stress, calm an anxious heart, and help cultivate a sense of thankfulness and peace, helping you connect more deeply with your Creator and yourself. Let this time be a beautiful reminder of the divine gift of breath and life that God offers you.Send us a text!Support the showIf you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations:Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully DivineConnect with others who support the podcast at ExploringPeace.com/community Follow our host @WhitneyRSimpson and @ExploringPeaceMeditations Review the podcast, then share, like & listen! Since you always ask, here are some of Whitney's favorite yoga props. If you shop on Amazon, clicking through to our affiliate shop helps support these meditations. So, thanks!

Relax with this Yoga Nidra meditation and discover a peaceful sanctuary within. This experience promises to be a gentle reminder of the peace, stillness and gratitude you can carry into your everyday life, thanks to your Creator. Let God wrap you in warmth and care as you find rest. Send us a text!Support the showIf you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations:Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully DivineConnect with others who support the podcast at ExploringPeace.com/community Follow our host @WhitneyRSimpson and @ExploringPeaceMeditations Review the podcast, then share, like & listen! Since you always ask, here are some of Whitney's favorite yoga props. If you shop on Amazon, clicking through to our affiliate shop helps support these meditations. So, thanks!

Are you longing for more peace? Take a moment to receive these words from Christ for your life today. Pause, breathe, and welcome God's gift of peace. Send us a text!Support the showIf you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations:Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully DivineConnect with others who support the podcast at ExploringPeace.com/community Follow our host @WhitneyRSimpson and @ExploringPeaceMeditations Review the podcast, then share, like & listen! Since you always ask, here are some of Whitney's favorite yoga props. If you shop on Amazon, clicking through to our affiliate shop helps support these meditations. So, thanks!

Need some loving-kindness? Let distractions fade away, take a few deep breaths, and extend peace, love, compassion, and care to yourself and, with God's help, even to those with whom you might disagree.Send us a text!Support the showIf you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations:Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully DivineConnect with others who support the podcast at ExploringPeace.com/community Follow our host @WhitneyRSimpson and @ExploringPeaceMeditations Review the podcast, then share, like & listen! Since you always ask, here are some of Whitney's favorite yoga props. If you shop on Amazon, clicking through to our affiliate shop helps support these meditations. So, thanks!

Ever feel overwhelmed by the noise of the world around you? Join Whitney as she guides you through a 20-minute practice that embraces peace and stillness in God's presence. Let’s explore the art of Centering Prayer, a meditative practice with our whole selves. Send us a text!Support the showIf you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations:Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully DivineConnect with others who support the podcast at ExploringPeace.com/community Follow our host @WhitneyRSimpson and @ExploringPeaceMeditations Review the podcast, then share, like & listen! Since you always ask, here are some of Whitney's favorite yoga props. If you shop on Amazon, clicking through to our affiliate shop helps support these meditations. So, thanks!