In this expansive episode of Hidden Wisdom, Meghan Farner is joined by returning guest Phil McLemore for a deep, practical teaching on meditation as the highest form of prayer. Phil presents meditation as an ancient practice of awareness, union with God, and transformation.

Together, they explore the difference between mindfulness and transcendental (yoga) meditation, why stillness is essential for spiritual perception, and how meditation aligns with Jesus’ own teachings on prayer, the inner kingdom, and becoming “one” with God. Phil offers step-by-step guidance on posture, breath, mantra, handling distractions, and receiving meditation as a feminine, receptive flow of grace rather than a forced effort.

This episode also addresses common fears around meditation, ego resistance, spiritual ego, emotional release, and discernment—grounding the practice firmly in Christ-centered theology, embodiment, and character transformation. For anyone seeking a deeper experience of God, inner healing, and true at-one-ment, this episode serves as both teaching and invitation.

• 00:00 | Introduction & why meditation matters for spiritual growth
• 03:00 | Phil’s background & discovering meditation through pain
• 06:10 | Meditation as prayer, not self-improvement
• 07:20 | God in the present moment & spiritual awareness
• 09:00 | Mindfulness vs transcendental (God-centered) meditation
• 12:50 | Jesus’ model of prayer & the Aramaic meaning of “pray”
• 16:30 | Awareness of awareness & inner stillness
• 19:00 | Yoga, atonement, and union with God
• 23:00 | Still mind, pure heart, and scriptural foundations
• 29:40 | Preparing for meditation: time, place, posture
• 34:00 | Harmonizing the body & devotional intent
• 43:10 | “Don’t pray to God—pray in God”
• 46:20 | Breath as the gateway to Spirit
• 52:35 | Diaphragmatic breathing & nervous system safety
• 56:00 | Mantra meditation & examples (“Be Still,” “Peace, Be Still”)
• 01:05:30 | Handling intrusive thoughts & ego resistance
• 01:11:50 | Concentration vs meditation: receiving grace
• 01:15:40 | Oneness, transformation, and Christ-consciousness
• 01:23:30 | Obstacles, emotional release, and patience
• 01:31:30 | Discernment, symbolism, and avoiding spiritual ego
• 01:33:30 | Character transformation as the true fruit
• 01:37:15 | Closing reflections & invitation to practice

Join the Contemplative Prayer + Meditation Q&A with Meghan and Phil McLemore, on February 16th at 7pm MT. Register here!

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