Held: Daily Lectio Divina for Anxious Hearts
Steve CorbinFear is not a sign that God is absent. It's an invitation to be held. Held is a daily Catholic podcast walking you through Lectio Divina — ancient prayer made simple. Each episode offers a Scripture passage, a moment of meditation, and space to rest in God's presence. This podcast is the companion to the Held four-volume devotional series by Steve Corbin, available now on Amazon. Whether anxiety f... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 37 | Founded | 3 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Religion & SpiritualityChristianity | |||
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"Neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers ... will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord." (Romans 8:38-39) Paul writes a list. He keeps going because he does not want to leave anything out.
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"As far as the east is from the west, so far he removes our transgressions from us. As a father has compassion for his children, so the LORD has compassion for those who fear him." (Psalm 103:12-13)
When we are anxious, we keep a ledger God does no... more
"But God proves his love for us in that while we still were sinners Christ died for us." (Romans 5:8) Paul does not say God proved His love after we got it together. He says while. One small word that carries the whole weight.
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Fear has a specific lie it tells about love: yes, God loves people, but not you, not as you are right now. In this episode, Steve Corbin opens Week 9 of Held with the answer John gives: perfect love casts out fear, and since God is love, that means G... more
"Let us therefore make every effort to enter that rest." God did not need rest, he chose it, modeling a rhythm for his people to follow.
This closing episode of Week 8 offers two slow readings of Hebrews 4:9-11, guided meditation and prayer, and si... more
"I have calmed and quieted my soul, like a weaned child with its mother." Psalm 131 offers one of Scripture's gentlest pictures of rest, a soul no longer reaching for what it cannot control, simply present with the One who loves it.
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"I will both lie down and sleep in peace; for you alone, O Lord, make me lie down in safety." David wrote this Psalm surrounded by real danger, and still found rest, not because the danger disappeared but because of where he placed his trust. This ep... more
Fear and exhaustion travel together. When you are tired, your fears get louder, your patience gets thinner, and your hope gets smaller. Steve Corbin opens Week 8 of Held with Jesus' invitation to real rest, not just sleep, but a deeper rest of the he... more
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A devotional, spirituality-focused podcast that guides listeners through Lectio Divina using short scripture passages, meditation prompts, and prayers. Episodes emphasize staying present, trusting God, and inviting His guidance amid anxiety and daily stress. With a calm, contemplative tone, the show blends Scripture with practical steps for daily practice, such as journaling, prayer, and community engagement. A notable aspect is the consistent Catholic framing, the use of Lectio Divina as a simple, accessible method, and an encouraging emphasis on not facing anxiety alone. Potential listeners who want structured, faith-based mindfulness and practical spiritual routines will likely find it appealing, especially if they appreciate a steady ca... more
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