152: How Christian Meditation Creates Neural Pathways That Transform Anxiety Into Peace.

Brief summary of show: Jodie Niznik discusses the integration of meditation and the Bible, emphasizing that meditation was God's idea and is seen throughout scripture. She explains the difference between Eastern meditation and Christian meditation, highlighting that Christian meditation involves filling the mind with the things of God to find peace and stillness. Jodie shares the benefits of meditation, including the creation of new neural pathways that lead from anxiety to peace. She advises starting small and giving oneself grace when incorporating meditation into daily life. Jodi also describes her meditation process, which involves reading a short passage of scripture multiple times and engaging in breath work. She emphasizes the importance of stillness in hearing God's voice and offers resources, including guided retreats, to help individuals navigate seasons of life. Jodie concludes by sharing a breath prayer for anxiety, encouraging listeners to connect their breath to a truth from God's Word. Listen in as we talk about: 00:00 - Introduction and Background 00:22 - God's Plan and Purpose 03:13 - Benefits of Meditation 04:10 - Challenges of Incorporating Meditation 05:08 - Advice for Incorporating Meditation 08:19 - Meditation Process 10:09 - Breathing and Scripture Meditation 13:03 - Transforming Power of Meditation 15:25 - Living Within God's Boundaries 19:37 - Finding God's Voice in Stillness 21:05 - Other Resources and Retreats 24:08 - Breath Prayer for Anxiety   Notes from Natalie: Cortisol cocktail: https://amare.com/en-us/g10/NATALIE10 Sign Up for Natalie’s Newsletter : https://marvelous-designer-6863.ck.page/fd348899af Seeking Health: www.natalietysdal.com/favorites  Before you go on Camera: https://www.natalietysdal.com/mediatraining Podcast Launch Guide: https://www.natalietysdal.com/mediatrainin Anti Burnout Worksheet: https://marvelous-designer-6863.ck.page/b6d4b2c9d2   Connect with Natalie   🎙 Listen to the Podcast!  https://link.chtbl.com/tdlFA4aN 👉 Connect with Natalie!  Website: https://www.natalietysdal.com  🤓 Read the Blog!  https://www.natalietysdal.com/blog 🎥 Watch the show on video!  https://www.youtube.com/ntysdal 📧 Email me! [email protected] 💥 Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ntysdal/  💥 Follow me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/NatalieTysdal/  💥 Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@ntysdal 📌 Follow me on Pinterest! https://www.pinterest.com/ntysdal/ 📞Leave me a voicemail (online) https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/328568/5/7bxm9ye0bim4xyj0   Connect with Jodi: Website: https://www.jodieniznik.com/ Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/jodieniznik  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creatingspaceforgod/