So Much More: Scripture Meditation (Lectio Divina)
Welcome to So Much More where we're creating space to be with God. This podcast, hosted by Jodie Niznik, introduces you to two types of bible scripture meditation experiences, Lectio Divina and Imaginative Prayer, and gives you space to practice them. It also creates space to hear what others have experienced in their time with God. Topics Covered: 📖 What Is Lectio Divina and Why Is It a Helpful Christian Practice 📖 What Is Christian Meditation and How Do We Use Scripture to Practice It 📖 Special Church Seasonal Series Including Lent, Easter, and Advent If you are a Christian looking for ways to pray more or meditate more on Scripture, be sure to visit Jodie's website, https://www.jodieniznik.com/ for more information!
Episodes
What if God already knows your every thought—and still loves you?
In this Scripture meditation on Psalm 139:1–4, we begin our Fully Known, Fully Loved series with a reflection on God’s deep, intimate knowledge of us. Using the Lectio Divina method, we’ll gently meditate on the reality that God knows every word before we speak it, every move before we make it—and none of that scares Him away.
In a world...
Scripture Meditation | Lectio Divina | Transformed Thinking | Romans 12:1–2 (CSB)
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Our final episode of the Unshakable series reminds us of this powerful truth: God’s mercy invites us to live changed lives.
To not be shaped by the world, but to be shaped by God—renewed from the inside out.
In this Scripture meditation on Romans 12:1–2, we’ll pause...
Scripture Meditation | Lectio Divina | Strength in Weakness | 2 Corinthians 12:7–10 (NLT)
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Is there a struggle, a weakness, or a burden you’ve been asking God to take away?
But it’s still there. It feels like it’s lingering, and it’s holding you back.
You’re not alone.
The Apostle Paul felt the same way.
In this passage, Paul shares a deeply p...
Scripture Meditation | Lectio Divina | Freedom in Christ | John 8:31–36 (NLT)
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Have you ever felt stuck in a sin pattern you can’t seem to break?
Or found yourself turning to something that once comforted you… but now it’s become destructive and only leaves you feeling empty?
Jesus knows that these sin patterns promise relief—but only deliver bondage.
A...
This Scripture Meditation uses Lectio Divina to explore Spirit-led prayer in Romans 8:26-27.
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Have you ever found yourself at a loss for words to pray?
Too overwhelmed to know what to say?
Too weary to know where to begin?
Romans 8 offers us this beautiful promise: we are not alone in prayer. Even when we can’t find the words, the Holy Spirit is already praying for us&mdas...
A Scripture meditation using Lectio Divina. Meditate on how to stand strong in our spiritual battles with Ephesians 6:10, 13–17
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We all face spiritual battles. Some are loud and obvious. Others are subtle and wear us down over time. In either case, we were never meant to fight in our own strength.
In this week’s Scripture meditation, we reflect on Ephesians 6:10, 13–...
A Guided Scripture meditation using Lectio Divina. Christian's become unshakable when we help and support each other.
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Following Jesus was never meant to be a solo journey.
In fact, we were created to walk together—to encourage one another, to keep showing up, and to hold tightly to hope, especially when life gets hard.
In this week’s Scripture meditation, we’ll slow down w...
A guided Scripture meditation using Lectio Divina. How can you have a flourishing faith? Psalm 1:1–3 tells us how.
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We all long for stability—a life that can’t be easily shaken.
And yet, it’s surprisingly easy to drift. Whether it’s the constant stream of news, the demands of our to-do lists, the pull of people’s opinions, or simply our own self-reliance, ...
A Scripture Meditation using Lectio Divina. How to find strength in the midst of temptation.
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Temptation is something we all face—sometimes in obvious ways, sometimes in subtle ones. Whether it’s the urge to react in anger, reach for a harmful habit, or rely on ourselves instead of God, the struggle is real. But so is God’s faithfulness.
In this Scripture meditation, we’...
A Scripture meditation using Lectio Divina. Discover peace that guards your heart in Philippians 4:6-7.
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Life can feel uncertain, overwhelming, and full of pressure—but God's Word offers us an unshakable peace that anchors us, no matter the storm. In this Scripture meditation, we’ll slow down and reflect deeply on Philippians 4:6-7. These verses are a powerful invitation to release ...
Scripture meditation invites us to slow down and listen for God’s voice, and today, we’ll engage in Lectio Divina to reflect on our calling through Matthew 28:16-20.
God calls each of us to meaningful work—work that fulfills us and furthers His Kingdom. But do we ever feel truly ready? The disciples wrestled with this, too. After His resurrection, Jesus gathered them on a mountai...
Do your mistakes disqualify you from God’s calling? Can He still use you?
In this guided Scripture meditation, we’ll step into Peter’s restoration in John 21—a moment filled with grace, renewal, and love. After denying Jesus three times, Peter must have felt like a failure, wondering if he had l...
Experience the wonder of Easter Sunday with this Resurrection meditation.
Today is the day we celebrate that Jesus is risen—but can you imagine what this moment was like for His first followers? Unbelievable. How could someone they saw die be alive?
This meditation invites you to slow down and step into the wonder of that first Resurrection morning. The women discovered the empty tomb. The disciples struggled to believe. And ...
Holy Saturday is the quiet, in-between space—the day after Jesus’s crucifixion and the day before His resurrection. A day of silence, grief, and waiting.
Scripture tells us little about what happened on this day. We know Jesus’s body lay in the tomb, His followers were scattered and mourning, and hope must have felt lost. They didn’t yet know what was coming.
This Holy Saturday meditation invites you to step...
Good Friday is the darkest and most solemn day on the Christian calendar. Yet, because of Jesus’s sacrifice—a sacrifice that changes everything—it truly becomes good.
In this Scripture meditation, we step into the scene at the cross, where Jesus is crucified between two criminals. We witness the reactions of those around Him—the mocking soldiers, the mourning crowd, the two criminals beside Him. And in the m...
Today is Maundy Thursday—the night before Jesus went to the cross. This Lent Meditation will guide you to reflect on Jesus’s unconditional love.
On this night, Jesus knelt to wash His disciples’ feet, shared the Passover meal, and redefined the meaning of the bread and cup. Then, He walked with His disciples to the Mount of Olives, where He spoke words they didn’t fully understand—words about their com...
This Lectio Divina meditation for Lent invites us to slow down and reflect on how it feels to be misunderstood.
When have you felt misunderstood? Maybe your motives were misjudged or your actions criticized? I know that feeling well. And I wonder if that’s how the woman in Mark 14 felt as she poured out her costly perfume for Jesus—only to be met with harsh words and judgment.
But Jesus saw her differently. He defended ...
Jesus’s anger may not be something we often reflect on, but in today’s guided Lent meditation, we witness a moment when He expresses righteous anger. During the final week before His crucifixion, Jesus enters the temple, overturns the tables of the money changers, and drives out those exploiting worshipers. His anger isn’t reckless—it’s intentional, purposeful, and deeply rooted in love for God’s...
Where do you need Jesus’s mercy today? In this guided Lectio Divina meditation, we step into John 8:2-11, where Jesus responds to a woman caught in adultery—not with condemnation, but with grace. The Pharisees and religious leaders try to trap Him, but Jesus, full of wisdom and compassion, turns everything upside down. He silences the accusers, extends mercy, and invites the woman into a new way of life.
In this Lent Scripture meditation, we’ll engage in Lectio Divina, a slow, reflective way of reading Scripture, to experience a moment when Jesus challenges our assumptions about power and greatness.
NOTE: I’ve created a free Lent Journal to help you reflect and pray through each meditation. It includes the Scripture passages, reflection prom...
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