Wholistic Hearts- A Journey from the Head to the Heart, Encounters with Jesus

Hey Friends! Thought I would share a simple encounter the Holy Spirit led our Wholistic Hearts group in last week. Using our sanctified imagination, take a moment to get comfy, close your eyes, and allow the Holy Spirit to lead you through this sweet Secret Place with Jesus.

Imagine you are in the middle of a beautiful, sunny meadow....

Music by

Work Brunch "Starlight Meadow"

Outside the Sky "Meadow Sanctuary"

Shimmer "Farewells"

Journaling Prompts:

1. What is the special nickname Jesus wrote on the letter?
2. What was the sentence he wrote inside the letter?
3. What did you talk about on your walk?
4. What was the overlook He led you to see?
5. What stuck out to you about this encounter?
6. What does God want you to grab hold of from this encounter?

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In the previous episode, we talked about God as our refuge and our God of justice from Psalm 9. Today, we're moving from head knowledge to heart experience - we're going to encounter Him as our refuge. This is a guided meditation where you'll bring your burdens, your injustices, your heavy feelings to Jesus and experience Him as your high shelter and perfect hiding place. Find a quiet space, close your eyes, and let the Holy Spirit meet you right where you are. You are not forgotten. There is hope.

Psalm 9:9-10 (TPT): "All who are oppressed may come to Yahweh as a high shelter in the time of trouble. A perfect hiding place. For everyone who knows your wonderful name keeps putting their trust in you. They can count on you for help no matter what. Oh Lord, you will never, no, never neglect those who come to you."

Find a Quiet Space:

1. This is not an episode to listen to while driving or multitasking
2. Set aside 10-15 minutes of uninterrupted time
3. Get comfortable, close your eyes

Bring Something Specific:

1. An injustice you're facing
2. A burden from the news or social media
3. A situation where you feel overlooked or forgotten
4. Whatever feels heavy right now

Let the Holy Spirit Lead:

1. There are moments of silence - don't skip them
2. Notice what Jesus wants to say or show you
3. Picture Him as your High shelter, your Hiding Place
4. Hand over what you're carrying

Write It Down:

1. After the encounter, journal what you sensed
2. What did the Holy Spirit press upon your imagination?
3. What did you see, hear, or feel?
4. We remember what we take time to write down

1. "Folded Silence" by Moments
2. "What We Must" by Falls

You are seen. You are known. You are not alone. There is hope, my friend.

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The world feels heavy with injustice right now - human trafficking, war, violence, oppression. Maybe you're not just watching it on the news - maybe you're living it. Where is God in all this suffering? Psalm 9 has an answer for us. God sees every injustice, He cares deeply about the oppressed, and He is our refuge RIGHT NOW - not someday in heaven, but today in the midst of the mess. In this episode, we are going back into our Encountering the Psalms series- Psalm 9, to discover God as our high shelter and perfect hiding place, and how He's inviting us to partner with Him, as well.

SCRIPTURES MENTIONED:

Psalm 9 (Passion Translation)

Psalm 9:9-10 (key verses)

Hosea 2:15

KEY THEMES:

God Sees Injustice

God Is Our Refuge NOW

God Calls Us to Partner With His Justice

QUOTES:

Charles Spurgeon on Psalm 9: "We have here before us most engagingly a triumphal hymn, may it strengthen the faith of the militant believer and stimulate courage of the timid saint."

Psalm 9:10 (TPT): "You will never, no, never neglect those who come to you."

Journal Prompts:

What cause is God calling you to partner with?

How can you support organizations fighting injustice?

What injustice are you personally facing that you need to bring to God as your refuge?

NEXT EPISODE:

Episode 249: "Encountering God as Your Refuge" (Psalm 9 Encounter)

Join us for a guided encounter where we'll practice bringing our burdens to God and experiencing Him as our shelter.

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You are seen. You are not forgotten. You are not alone.

In this teaching episode, I invite you to walk through five powerful Hebrew verbs from Psalm 27:4-5 that reveal how we position ourselves for intimacy with Jesus in the Secret Place. These aren't just nice religious words—they're action words that teach us how to move from knowing about God to truly encountering Him in the land of the living, right here, right now.

1. Our word for the year: "Behold" (based on Isaiah 43:18-19 and Psalm 27:4-5)
2. The five distinct postures David uses to encounter God: desire, seek, dwell, behold, inquire
3. How each Hebrew verb reveals a deeper layer of intimacy with the Lord
4. Transformation happens not in the doing, but in the being and beholding
5. We can see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living—not someday, but today

1. Desire (Sha'al) - Holy hunger that starts with Him

2. Seek (Baqash) - Active pursuit through worship, prayer, and study

3. Dwell (Yashab) - Staying present, making home in His presence

4. Behold (Chazah) - Gazing at Jesus with delight, encountering Him

5. Inquire (Bakar) - Bringing honest questions and searching for His heart

Practice one posture each day:

1. Monday: Desire - Ask God to stir holy hunger in you
2. Tuesday: Seek - Actively pursue Him through worship and prayer
3. Wednesday: Dwell - Spend extra time just being in His presence
4. Thursday: Behold - Gaze at Jesus and delight in who He is
5. Friday: Inquire - Bring your questions and journal His responses

1. Which of the five postures comes most naturally to you?
2. Which posture challenges you the most?
3. What would it look like to approach God this week with all five postures instead of rushing through a checklist?

1. Read through Psalm 27 and write down what the Holy Spirit highlights to you
2. What did you see, hear, or feel during the encounter time at the end of this episode?
3. Track what God reveals to you through each posture this week

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“Monte Rosa” by Alsever Lake

“Hol” by Stephen Keech

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What if your vision board about what GOD is doing this year that He's inviting you into?

In this episode, I'm walking you through how to create a Kingdom-centered vision board that flows from intimacy with Jesus, honors your current season, and leads to real transformation. This episode will help you approach visioning from a place of listening, surrender, and wholistic alignment with God's purposes for your life.

1. Recognize where you currently are. What season am I in? What season am I entering into?
2. Where are you feeling discouraged? Hopeless? Hopeful?
3. Ask the Father, what do you see when you look at me?
4. What are some of the promises, prophetic words, etc. you want to remind me in this season?
5. Who are you to me in this season? What part of your personality do you want to reveal to me, God?
6. What do I need to shift in my mindset to become the person you already see me to be in this season?
7. What have you been repeatedly highlighting for me? A verse? A phrase? A song?
8. In this season, what is bringing you joy?
9. What areas do you feel the Lord calling you into an upgrade?
10. Using your sanctified imagination, dream about a day 3 months from now, 6 months, 1 year…what does the day to day look like.

1. Habakkuk 2:2-3
2. Isaiah 43:18-19
3. Proverbs 16:9

Physical Vision Board:

1. Poster board or large cardstock
2. Magazines
3. Scissors & glue sticks
4. Markers, colored pens
5. Printed images (optional)
6. Stickers, washi tape

Digital Vision Board:

1. Canva, Pinterest, PowerPoint, or Google Slides

Atmosphere:

1. Worship music playlist
2. Candles/lighting
3. Your Bible & journal
4. Water/tea/coffee

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“Where we encounter Jesus through Christian meditation and imagination From the head to the heart”

Welcome to 2026! As we step into this new year, let's talk about wholistic wellness: mind, body, and spirit.

In this episode, I'm sharing 18 practical ways to build a wellness framework that will help you thrive this year. Drawing from my background in personal training and years of walking through my own health journey, I'm sitting down with you like a friend across the table.

Rooted in 3 John 1:2—"Beloved, I pray that in every way you may succeed and prosper and be in good health physically, just as I know your soul prospers spiritually"—this episode will help you align your wellness goals with God's heart for your wholeness.

Whether you're starting from scratch or refining your wellness routine, this episode gives you a roadmap to pursue wholehearted wellness—complete shalom peace—in every area of your life.

1. Ask the Holy Spirit
2. Movement
3. Water & Electrolytes
4. Check Your Hormones & Thyroid
5. Check Your Poop
6. Probiotics
7. Meditation & Encounters
8. Breath Work
9. Mobility Work including Pelvic Floor Therapy
10. Know Your Purpose & Vision
11. Infrared Sauna
12. Supplements
13. Get Outside
14. Stay Connected IRL
15. Gratitude
16. Laughter
17. Feed Your Soul Life-Giving Content
18. Get a Counselor, Mentor, or Coach

Free Workout Resources:

• Nourish Move Love (YouTube)
• Sydney Cummings (YouTube)
• Mind Pump Media (Podcast & YouTube)

Apps & Programs:

• Strava App
• Soul Space App
• The Pause App by John Eldredge
• Headspace

Electrolytes:

• LMNT (Element) - drinklmnt.com
• Liquid IV
• Thorne Supplements

Supplement Brands:

• Pure Encapsulations
• Thorne
• Paleo Valley
• Designs for Health

Books:

• Experiencing Jesus. Really. by John Eldredge

Podcasts:

• Huberman Lab Podcast
• A Good Hang with Amy Poehler

Additional Resources:

• Bristol Chart for digestive health
• Episode 35 - Original Wholistic Hearts Wellness list
• Dr. Mallory Willis Episode - Pelvic floor health

1. What is Holy Spirit inviting you into this season—rest, discipline, or something else?
2. Which of the 18 areas do you most need to focus on right now?
3. What has been blocking your wellness journey emotionally or spiritually?
4. Who can you invite to walk this wellness journey with you for accountability and encouragement?

Kristin is not a doctor, certified trainer, or functional medicine practitioner. This episode shares friend-to-friend conversation based on years of personal experience with personal training background, her own journey with autoimmune disease, and holistic health research for her and her family and friends. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making changes to your health routine.

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This precious encounter is based off of Luke 2:4-7. What would it be like to hold the Messiah?

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Have you received a prophetic word over your life? What was your response?

Today we find ourselves listening in on a conversation between Mary and Elizabeth.

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Have you received a prophetic word and responded in disbelief? As we continue to read through Luke 1, we see the invitation to enter the Throne Room and bring the Father our hearts crying out "Help me in my unbelief."

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Imagine you have been selected to win an incredible prize! The reality is, we have all been chosen to receive the invitation to enter the Holy of Holies.

Join me today as we keep reading through the Gospel of Luke this holiday season and step into Zechariah's shoes.

What prayers are you praying in this season? They are a fragrance that is sweet and beautiful to the Father's nose.

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