Awaken To God’s Presence Episodes
Awaken to God’s Presence is a collection of guided spiritual practices created in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic — a time when stillness, connection, and peace felt more essential than ever. Designed to help you encounter the Divine wherever you are and however you're feeling, each episode offers a gentle invitation to pause, breathe, and be present.
The original series (episodes A1 through A10) offers a foundation of simple, accessible practices for grounding your spirit. Additional episodes are added periodically, offering new ways to center yourself in God’s loving presence.
Take fifteen minutes to push pause on the noise of life — and receive the quiet gift of peace… even in the midst of the storm.
The original series (episodes A1 through A10) offers a foundation of simple, accessible practices for grounding your spirit. Additional episodes are added periodically, offering new ways to center yourself in God’s loving presence.
Take fifteen minutes to push pause on the noise of life — and receive the quiet gift of peace… even in the midst of the storm.
July 6, 2026
REPOST | A37 | Awaken to God's Presence | God of All the Nations
There is no shame in being thankful for one’s blessings, especially as they relate to one’s country of origin or residence...as long as the gratitude is grounded in an understanding that God doesn’t favor any one nation over another. After all, God is God of all the nations. It’s important to remember that people everywhere are God’s children ... all of whom have common hopes and dreams. Join host Robin Linkhart for a spiritual practice of dwelling in a hymn that helps us remember just that. Thi...
June 2, 2026
A48 | Awaken to God's Presence | Pride | RE-POST
This episode of Awaken to God’s Presence offers a guided practice for connecting with the divine during troubled times. Host Robin Linkhart, leads listeners in a prayer recognizing Pride Month, which honors the LGBTQ community and its contributions. The prayer asks for courage to be true to oneself, love and acceptance of neighbors, and justice and equality for all. It also prays for those seeking to understand diversity, for a world free of discrimination, and for love and acceptance to prevail...
May 4, 2026
A56 | Awaken to God's Presence | Asian Pacific Island Awareness
In the midst of troubling times, we invite you to find a moment of peace. Join us for a special guided meditation honoring the lives and contributions of Asian and Pacific Islander communities. Let go of assumptions and tension as we reflect on resilience, diversity, and our shared human story. How can you listen more deeply to stories different from your own this week? Listen to more episodes in the Awaken to God’s Presence series. Download the Transcript. Thanks for listening to Faith Unfil...
April 6, 2026
A55 | Awaken to God's Presence | April | New Life
All around us, creation is coming to life as spring breaks forth. In this episode of Awaken to God’s Presence, host Robin Linkhart, encourages participants to find calm through deep breathing and reflection on new life emerging in early spring. She guides listeners to breathe in new beginnings and release past burdens, emphasizing the quiet, unfolding nature of resurrection and new life. Accept the invitation for self-reflection on personal growth and small stirrings of change ... lean into ligh...
March 2, 2026
A34 | Awaken to God’s Presence | Continuing Revelation (RE-POST)
From its very beginning, Community of Christ has looked to continuing revelation for guidance and direction for the path ahead. And, we have not been disappointed. Surprised at times...yes. Disappointed … no. As those called to be a prophetic people, it is important for us to discern … to patiently listen to God’s leadings as we seek to fulfill Christ’s mission in the world. Join host Wendy Brian as she leads us in patient listening through the practice of centering prayer. Original post date: ...
Feb. 2, 2026
A44 | Awaken to God's Presence | Black History Month (RE-POST)
February is a month that has been established as Black History Month. Wouldn’t it be great if we didn’t need a month dedicated to persons and voices that have not otherwise been acknowledged for their incredible contributions to our shared history? Join host Blake Smith for this time of meditation meant to focus our attention on the forgotten and/or silenced voices that are equally important in the telling of our story. Pause for a few minutes to consider the choices each of us needs to make so ...
Jan. 5, 2026
919 | Awaken to God's Presence | Epiphany
Once again, host Robin Linkhart leads a meditation session encouraging listeners to connect with the divine amidst life's challenges. This session emphasizes the importance of noticing subtle signs of wisdom and meaning, as exemplified by the Magi's journey to find a sacred light in a humble setting. Here, you’ll be invited to reflect on your own "star," the guiding force in your life, and to trust curiosity and movement rather than certainty. Listen to more episodes in the Awaken to God’s Pres...
Dec. 2, 2025
A52 | Awaken to God's Presence | Advent
We often need to be reminded to slow down ... especially as things seem to speed up in anticipation of the Christmas season. In this episode of Awaken to God’s presence, host Robin Linkhart encourages listeners to find peace, hope, and joy amidst life's challenges. She emphasizes the importance of slowing down and embracing the season's holy waiting, and describes Advent hope as a trust in God's movement, peace as God's presence in struggle, joy as small, tender moments, and love as ever-arrivin...
Nov. 3, 2025
A51 | Awaken to God's Presence | Gratitude
Join Robin Linkhart for a guided meditation on gratitude and renewal. In this episode, we embrace the quiet of November as nature prepares for winter's rest. The practice invites you to reflect on the harvest's abundance and the blessings—large and small—of your year. It's a call to connect with the divine, community, and the sustaining rhythm of life. Take a deep breath and allow your spirit to find calm in the storm of life. Listen to other episodes in the Awaken to God’s Presence Series. Do...
Oct. 6, 2025
(Repost) A12 | Awaken to God's Presence | Non-violence
Just because the Community of Christ has a statement on non-violence doesn’t mean the world is listening. But they may be watching. Non-violence has to be more than a statement. It has to be a way of life, and what better way to make it part of our lives than to start with spiritual practices. Minister Tyler Marz takes us through a meditation on nonviolence in this repost of a previous Awaken to God’s Presence. As Community of Christ journeys together toward Jesus, the peaceful One. We hope you ...
Sept. 1, 2025
A50 | Awaken to God's Presence | Hope
Take a couple of minutes out of your day to breathe, rest, and reflect. Focus on the positive things around you and the hope that lies before you. God’s spirit is always with us, but sometimes hard to sense until we take the time to slow down and listen with intention. Awaken to God’s Presence provides you that opportunity through guided reflections and spiritual practices allow you to be still. So, find a quiet spot or a place that just makes you feel safe and spend some time with yourself and ...
July 1, 2025
A49 | Awaken to God's Presence | Independence Day
United, free, and independent ... all words associated with Independence Day in the United States of America. But what do they mean in a diverse global community seeking to engage the mission of Jesus Christ? Join host Robin Linkhart for a spiritual practice created to help reflect what these words mean individually and corporately as people of faith. Consider how these words affect and influence your engagement in life and the world. Download Transcript Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltere...
June 3, 2025
A48 | Awaken to God's Presence | Pride
This episode of Awaken to God’s Presence offers a guided practice for connecting with the divine during troubled times. Host Robin Linkhart leads listeners in a prayer recognizing Pride Month, which honors the LGBTQ community and its contributions. The prayer asks for courage to be true to oneself, love and acceptance of neighbors, and justice and equality for all. It also prays for those seeking to understand diversity, for a world free of discrimination, and for love and acceptance to prevail....
May 6, 2025
A47 | Awaken to God's Presence | Blessing the Body
There are times when we take our bodies for granted... abusing them with lengthy to-do lists of tasks that test the limits of our capacity. We go about our lives as if the “vessels” we have been given are unshakable, unbreakable, and without limits. How often to we thank others for the things they do for us, yet forget to take time to thank our bodies for getting us through the day. Join host and apostle designate, Shannon McAdam, for a blessing of the body. Take time to acknowledge and give tha...
April 1, 2025
A46 | Awaken to God's Presence | Breath Prayer
Slowing down and connecting with God can be as simple as paying attention to the rhythm of our breath. Join host, Shannon McAdam, as she leads us through a spiritual practice known as a breath prayer. It’s not complicated unless you make it complicated. It’s personal. You set the parameters and make it your own. Take your time. Rest... and breathe. This breath prayer is taken from Jane Vennard’s book, Praying with Body and Soul, (Fortress Press, 1998). Download Transcript Thanks for listening...
March 4, 2025
A45 | Awaken to God's Presence | Ashes
What significance, if any, do ashes have in your life? Are they just the dirty remains left by a forgotten fire, or do they symbolize something meaningful? Throughout history and across cultures and traditions, ashes have had a number of symbolic uses. Join Blake Smith in this episode of Awaken to God’s Presence, as he invites us into a season of repentance and self-reflection using ashes as the focus. Take the time to consider the significance of ashes in your own context and life circumstance,...
Feb. 4, 2025
A44 | Awaken to God's Presence | Black History Month
February is a month that has been established as Black History Month. Wouldn’t it be great if we didn’t need a month dedicated to persons and voices that have not otherwise been acknowledged for their incredible contributions to our shared history? Join host Blake Smith for this time of meditation meant to focus our attention on the forgotten and/or silenced voices that are equally important in the telling of our story. Pause for a few minutes to consider the choices each of us need to make so t...
Jan. 7, 2025
A43 | Awaken to God's Presence | Epiphany | Robin Linkhart
In this season of Epiphany, a time when we remember the revealing of God’s presence to all people in the person of Jesus Christ, we are encouraged to pause from the busyness of life and pay attention to how God is revealing God’s self to us each day. Robin Linkhart, host of this episode of Awaken to God’s Presence, asks the question, “What if we approached Epiphany like we would a blessing for a house, a home, a place we would invite God’s presence to dwell, to nurture our love for one another, ...
Dec. 3, 2024
A42 | Awaken to God's Presence | An Advent/Christmas Journey
In this episode of Awaken to God’s Presence, evangelist Cathy Batey is back with another guided meditation to ignite our imaginations, prompt our listening for the Divine, and prepare us for Advent and Christmas. Prepare to encounter Jesus as you wander through a snow-covered winter wonderland. Don’t worry, your imagination controls the temperature. Come expectantly, ready to receive the gift that God has for you in this moment...a gift that may be meant for you to give to someone else. Take tim...
Nov. 5, 2024
A41 | Awaken to God's Presence | Guided Meditation
Do you ever have a minute to slow down and listen for what God might be wanting to say to you, or are your “conversations” a chance for you to do the talking? In this guided meditation, led by Spiritual Director, Cathy Batey, you’ll be encouraged to slow down, relax, journey, and listen. Use your imagination to visualize color, objects, animals, or sacred spaces. Don’t hold back. Be present in the moment. Most importantly... listen. Check out “Seeking the Still Point.” Download Transcript Than...
Oct. 1, 2024
A40 | Awaken to God's Presence | Power of Story
Every day of our lives, we are writing our story. Sometimes the story comes out the way we plan it and sometimes it’s something altogether different. The thing is that we don’t write our story alone. It is added to by the people we encounter and with whom we journey. Some of those “co-writers” become like saints to us. That’s right, ordinary people can do or say ordinary things that become extraordinary influences in our lives... even if we don’t recognize it in the moment. It’s important that w...
Sept. 3, 2024
A39 | Awaken to God's Presence | Embodied Lectio Divina
So many things demand our attention, causing us to live our lives in a hurried pace ... rarely offering us a chance to catch our breath, much less pay attention to our breath and the toll stress takes on our bodies. There’s no better time than the present to pause and take care of yourself. So, why not join host and spiritual director, Tyler Marz, for a “spiritual coffee break.” In this episode of Awaken to God’s Presence, Tyler leads the listeners through the practice of Embodied Lectio Divina....
Aug. 6, 2024
A38 | Awaken to God's Presence | Finding Calm in the Storm | The Welcoming Prayer (RE-POST EPISODE A2)
Summertime comes with a vengeance this year across much of our world. Sustained high temperatures can have broad impact like damaging crops, illness or death for livestock, widespread power outages, and severe risk of wildfires. Several fires are blazing across the globe today. Sometimes our spiritual lives can feel scorched by heat, dried in the sun, or even singed by life’s occasional firestorm. Today’s Welcoming Prayer, first recorded in the 2020 Pandemic, will help you get in touch with you...
July 2, 2024
A37 | Awaken to God's Presence | God of All the Nations
There is no shame in being thankful for one’s blessings, especially as they relate to one’s country of origin or residence.... as long as the gratitude is grounded in an understanding that God doesn’t favor any one nation over another. After all, God is God of all the nations. It’s important to remember that people everywhere are God’s children ... all of whom have common hopes and dreams. Join host Robin Linkhart for a spiritual practice of dwelling in a hymn that helps us to remember just that...