What if experiencing Jesus wasn’t reserved for spiritual elites—or the past? What if intimacy with God was meant to be the normal human experience, even in a world drowning in distraction?
In this powerful debrief episode, Steve and Colleen reflect on Steve’s recent conversation with John Eldredge about his book Experience Jesus—Really. Together, they unpack what it means to reclaim our union with God in a culture that has conditioned us for hurry, noise, and digital addiction.
From being “disciples of the internet” to the misunderstood beauty of ordinary mysticism, this episode is an invitation to return to presence—to rediscover your soul’s longing for daily connection with Jesus. They explore spiritual practices, emotional healing through union with Christ, and what it means to live with childlike wonder in a broken world.
📱 Learn how the P.A.U.S.E. App and “Experiencing Jesus” meditations can rewire your spiritual life
đź“– Hear stories of personal transformation, simple postures of prayer, and ancient paths made new
❤️ Reflect on how healing, presence, and love reshape your walk with God—and the Church’s witness today
👉 This isn’t about doing more. It’s about experiencing more. Come rest in His presence with us.
Chapters
00:00 Rediscovering Faith in a Distracted World
01:54 The Importance of Guided Prayer
06:12 Disciples of the Internet
17:24 Ordinary Mystics and Intimacy with God
23:49 Practices for Experiencing God's Presence
25:01 Daily Encounters with God
26:22 Healing Through Union with Christ
29:13 Mental Health and Spiritual Well-being
32:52 Cultivating the Presence of God
39:09 The Urgency of Spiritual Connection
46:12 Practical Steps for Abiding in Christ
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