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!
This guided Christian meditation on Ezekiel 36:25–27 invites you to pause, breathe, and open your heart to God’s transforming work.
Through Scripture meditation, reflection, and guided prayer, you’ll be reminded that God promises to remove our stony, stubborn hearts and give us tender, responsive ones.
This meditation connects with Step Six of the 12 Steps, which says: “We were entirely ready to have Go...
Step Five of the 12 Steps invites us to admit to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.
This may be one of the hardest invitations of the journey. It’s tempting to think: Can’t I just admit my sins to God? Isn’t that enough? But Scripture reminds us that healing happens in community.
James 5:16 says: “Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so ...
What do you do with the parts of yourself you’d rather hide?
This Christian meditation podcast offers space for Bible meditation, scripture reflection, and guided prayer shaped by the 12 steps. Step Four says: “We made a searching and fearless moral inventory of our lives.”
That can sound intimidating. But this meditation isn’t about doing a deep dive into every detail of your past or present. Instead, it&rs...
Turning our will and our lives over to God is never easy. But it’s always good.
This Christian meditation podcast offers space for Bible meditation, scripture reflection, and guided prayer rooted in the wisdom of the 12 steps. Step Three says: “We made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him.”
Step One reminded us: I can’t.
Step Two gave us hope: God can.
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Have you ever believed and doubted at the same time? You’re not alone. This Christian meditation podcast offers space for Bible meditation, scripture reflection, and guided prayer shaped by the 12 steps.
Step Two says: “We came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.” If Step One was I can’t, Step Two is the hopeful turn toward God can.
In this imaginative prayer, you&rsquo...
If you’ve ever felt stuck in patterns you can’t seem to break, you aren’t alone. This Christian meditation podcast offers space for Bible meditation, scripture reflection, and faith‑based guided prayer.
This series is shaped by the twelve steps—a time‑tested path to spiritual healing and transformation—because we all have hurts, habits, or hangups that hold us back. Whether or not you consider yourself...
In this final meditation of the Fully Known, Fully Loved series, we return to the very heart of the gospel: God’s love.
Through the familiar but powerful words of John 3:16–18—read from The Message—we’re reminded that God didn’t send Jesus to accuse or condemn, but to rescue. To restore. To love.
Whether you’ve known Jesus for decades or are still exploring what faith means, this meditation...
In this Scripture meditation on John 10, we’ll reflect on Jesus’ words: “I am the Good Shepherd.”
He’s not distant. He’s not just doing a job. He’s personal—attentive. He knows us. And He stays with us, even when life gets hard.
If you’ve ever wondered who’s really looking out for you…
If you need to be reminded that you belong to someone who won’t walk awa...
In this Scripture meditation on Isaiah 43:1–3, 5, we reflect on God’s personal care, protection, and presence in our lives. Through the practice of Lectio Divina, we slow down to hear God speak the comforting truth that He knows us by name and walks with us through every fire, every storm, and every fear.
If you've ever faced uncertainty, fear, or hardship, this meditation is a gentle reminder that God is with you. You ...
In this guided Scripture meditation on Psalm 56:8–11, you’ll be invited to rest in the truth that God sees your sorrow, hears your cries, and is on your side.
Life doesn’t always feel that way—especially when we’re walking through grief, longing, or fear. But Psalm 56 reminds us that every tear you cry is noticed, collected, and remembered by the God who loves you.
And not only does He see you—He...
What happens when you invite God to search your heart?
This Scripture meditation on Psalm 139:19–24 is a gentle space to pause, listen, and open yourself to God's loving guidance. Using the Lectio Divina method, we’ll reflect on David’s vulnerable prayer and ask God to show us what in our lives isn’t aligned with His heart.
If you’re carrying anxious thoughts or wrestling with something that feels hard...
What if you truly believed your body was a wonder?
In this Scripture meditation on Psalm 139:13–18, we slow down and reflect on the intentional care God took in creating you. Using the Lectio Divina method, this peaceful and prayerful practice invites you to marvel at the intricate design of your body and the depth of God’s love for you.
For many of us, our relationship with our bodies is complicated—whether becau...
When was the last time you felt far from God?
In this Scripture meditation on Psalm 139:7–12, we pause to remember the comforting truth: there is nowhere we can go to escape God’s presence. Using the Lectio Divina method, we’ll reflect on the assurance that—even in the darkest seasons—God is near.
Whether you’re walking through silence, struggling with doubt, or simply longing for a reminder that...
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...
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