Harkening Deer

Welcome

January 18, 2020 18:00 - 6 minutes - 4.43 MB

The passage in this episode Mark 6:34 from the New Living Translation. The musical background is composed, performed, & produced by Sean J Stevens. If you find the meditations of Harkening Deer helpful, or edifying, consider becoming a supporter by going to https://www.patreon.com/HarkeningDeer Support the Show.

Episode 56: Locusts!

January 11, 2020 06:00 - 5 minutes - 4.07 MB

Episode 56 Shownotes: The passage we meditate upon in this episode is Joel 2:25 & 28 from the ESV & NLT translations. The contemplative music in this episode is composed, performed, & produced by Sean J Stevens & is inspired by the old hymn "Holy, Holy, Holy". If the meditations of the Harkening Deer is a ministry you value, you can support it with a small monthly contribution at https://www.patreon.com/HarkeningDeer Support the Show.

2020 Vision

January 06, 2020 06:00 - 3 minutes - 2.72 MB

The background music in this episode is composed, produced, & performed by HD's host, Sean J Stevens & is inspired by the old hymn "Be Thou My Vision". If the meditations of Harkening Deer is a ministry you would like to support financially, you can do so at patron.com/harkeningdeer Support the Show.

Love! (One Solitary Life)

December 21, 2019 14:00 - 7 minutes - 5.19 MB

For this special Christmas episode we will meditate upon the poem "One Solitary Life". Be encouraged at some point this season to also revisit Episode 13: The Christmas Story. The contemplative music in the background of this episode is composed, performed, & produced by Sean J Stevens & is based on the Christmas Carol "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel". If the meditations of the Harkening Deer is a ministry you wish to support financially, you can do so at patreon.com/harkeningdeer Support the...

Joy! (Jump for Joy!)

December 14, 2019 15:00 - 7 minutes - 4.85 MB

In this meditation we contemplate the passage Luke 1:39-45. The musical background of this meditation is composed, performed, & produced by Sean J Stevens & is inspired by the Christmas Carol "O Come All Ye Faithful". If the meditations of the Harkening Deer podcast is a ministry you would like to support financially, you can do so at patreon.com/harkeningdeer Support the Show.

Peace! (A Little Less Martha, A Little More Mary)

December 07, 2019 16:00 - 7 minutes - 4.97 MB

The passage we meditate upon for this 2nd week of Advent is Luke 10:38-42, as read in the New Living Translation. The contemplative musical background in this meditation is composed, performed, & produced by Sean J Stevens & is inspired by the Christmas Carol "O Holy Night". If the Harkening Deer podcast is a ministry you would like to see grow, you can support it financially at https://www.patreon.com/HarkeningDeer Support the show

Hope! (O Little Town)

November 30, 2019 15:00 - 7 minutes - 4.88 MB

The passage we meditate upon for this episode is Micah 5:2-5 from the ESV & CEV. The contemplative background music for this episode is composed, performed, & produced by Sean J Stevens & is inspired by the Christmas Carol "O Little Town of Bethlehem". If the meditations of the Harkening Deer podcast is a ministry you would like to support, check out our patreon site by clicking this link: https://www.patreon.com/HarkeningDeer Support the Show.

Episode 50: Oh, Give Thanks!

November 23, 2019 14:00 - 5 minutes - 4.02 MB

The Bible passage for this meditation is Psalm 105:1-2. The contemplative background music is composed, performed, & produced by Sean J Stevens & is inspired by the hymn "Peace Like a River" If the meditations of Harkening Deer is a ministry you would like to support financially, click this link to learn how: https://www.patreon.com/HarkeningDeer Support the Show.

Count It All Joy

November 16, 2019 16:00 - 5 minutes - 3.99 MB

The Passage reflected upon in this meditation is James 1:2-3 & is read from the New Living Translation & the English Standard Version. The contemplative soundscape in the background of this episode is composed, performed, & produced by our host, Sean J Stevens. If the meditations of the Harkening Deer is a ministry you find edifying in your Spiritual Journey, feel welcome to visit the Patreon site & consider making a monthly contribution: https://www.patreon.com/HarkeningDeer Support the ...

Called To Peace

November 09, 2019 18:00 - 5 minutes - 4.05 MB

Colossians 3:15 is the passage we meditate upon in this week's episode. "Peace Like a River" is the hymn used to compose this week's contemplative musical background, composed, performed, & produced by Sean J Stevens. https://www.patreon.com/HarkeningDeer is the link to click if you wish to support this ministry financially. Support the Show.

Humility

November 02, 2019 16:00 - 6 minutes - 4.51 MB

Philippians 2:3 is the passage we meditate upon in this episode. The contemplative music in the background of this episode was composed, performed, & produced by Sean J Stevens, & is inspired by the hymn "Lord You Are". If the meditations of Harkening Deer is a ministry you would like to support, you can do so by clicking this link: https://www.patreon.com/HarkeningDeer Support the Show.

Right Here, Right Now

November 02, 2019 14:00 - 4 minutes - 2.79 MB

A Lament on the difficulties of recording a meditation during rush hour. Support the Show.

How to Rejoice Like a Martyr

October 26, 2019 15:00 - 8 minutes - 6.19 MB

The passage in this episode is Romans 5:1-5. The contemplative music is composed, performed, & produced by Sean J Stevens & is inspired by the hymn "Come Thou Fount". If the meditations of Harkening Deer is a ministry you would like to support, you can do so at https://www.patreon.com/HarkeningDeer Support the Show.

Episode 45: TenderHearted

October 19, 2019 13:00 - 9 minutes - 6.35 MB

The passage featured in this meditation is Ephesians 4:32, & is read from the ESV. Language from the NIV & the Message also featured in this meditation. The contemplative music in the background of this episode is composed, performed, & produced by Sean J Stevens & is inspired by the hymn "Be Thou My Vision". If the meditations of the Harkening Deer is a ministry you would like to support financially, you can do so by clicking this link: https://www.patreon.com/HarkeningDeer Support the S...

Episode 44: An Attitude of Gratitude

October 12, 2019 13:00 - 11 minutes - 7.6 MB

Neurologists claim it takes 15 seconds of dwelling on something to make a lasting impression on our minds. This meditation is about embracing this as a habitual practice; to focus on gratitude & the beauty all around us. The music in this episode is composed, performed, & produced by Sean J Stevens & is inspired by the hymn "This Is The Day." If the meditations of the Harkening Deer podcast is something you value in your spiritual journey, feel welcome to support this ministry at https://w...

Episode 43: Psalm 1

October 05, 2019 14:00 - 7 minutes - 4.97 MB

The passage for this Yom Kippur meditation is Psalm 1, as written in the ESV Bible. The contemplative music heard in this episode was composed, performed, & produced by Sean J Stevens & was inspired by the hymn "Lord You Are". If the meditations of the Harkening Deer podcast is a ministry you would like to support, you can do so at https://www.patreon.com/HarkeningDeer Support the Show.

Episode 42: Let Everything That Has Breath

September 28, 2019 14:00 - 7 minutes - 4.85 MB

The passage in this meditation is Psalm 150, read from the ESV, & the Message. The contemplative songs in the background were composed, performed, & produced by Sean J Stevens & were inspired by the hymns "Nothing But The Blood" & "Doxology". If meditation is a useful tool in your spiritual journey, these meditations can be sponsored at: https://www.patreon.com/HarkeningDeer Support the Show.

Episode 41: A Soft Answer

September 21, 2019 14:00 - 9 minutes - 6.39 MB

The passage in this meditation is Proverbs 15:1 & is recited from the ESV, GNT, NLT, & the Message. The contemplative songscape in the background of this episode was composed, performed, & produced by Sean J Stevens & was inspired by the hymn "Be Thou My Vision". If the meditations of Harkening Deer is a ministry you would like to support, you can do so at https://www.patreon.com/HarkeningDeer Support the Show.

Episode 40: Exile From Eden

September 14, 2019 03:00 - 9 minutes - 6.22 MB

Exile Shownotes Today’s meditation is a reflection on returning to regular daily life after a soul-satisfying vacation & a harkening back to the exile from the Garden of Eden. The contemplative music in the background of this episode was composed, performed, & produced by Sean J Stevens & was inspired by the hymns "It Is Well" & "Holy, Holy, Holy". If the meditations of Harkening Deer is a ministry you would like to support, you can do so by clicking on this link: https://www.patreo...

Episode 39: Fear Not

September 07, 2019 02:00 - 10 minutes - 7.35 MB

Fear Not Show Notes: For this episode I bounce around quite a bit in passages & different versions of the Bible. Some of the readings are a hybrid of two or more versions. Below is a list of passages read/referenced & versions from which they are read: Matthew 6:26-34 (GNT, CEV, NIV) Matthew 10:27-42 (CEV, MSG) Luke 12:29-32 (MSG) Mark 6:50 (CEV) Mark 4:39 (NIV) Mark 5:36 (CEV) Luke 1:30 (NIV) Isaiah 41:10 (TLB, NLT) Luke 2:10 (NIV) John 14:27 (NLT...

Episode 38: Fire & Fountain

August 31, 2019 02:00 - 15 minutes - 10.3 MB

The contemplative music in the background of this episode was composed, performed & produced by Sean J Stevens & was inspired by the following hymns: "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross", "Nothing But the Blood of Jesus", & "Come Thou Fount". If the meditations of Harkening Deer is a ministry you would like to support, you can do so at https://www.patreon.com/HarkeningDeer Support the Show.

Episode 37: This

August 17, 2019 02:00 - 10 minutes - 7.31 MB

Episode 37 Show Notes: Today’s meditation is on Psalm 118:24 & is recited from the New Living Translation. the Good News Translation, the New International Version, the Contemporary English Version, & the Message are also used in this meditation. The contemplative music in the background is composed, performed, & produced by Sean J Stevens & is based on the hymn “This is the Day The Lord has made”. If you find this meditation helpful, you can support this pod by going to https:/...

Episode 36: The Gift of God

August 10, 2019 02:00 - 8 minutes - 6.05 MB

The passage we focus on in this meditation is Ephesians 2:8 as recorded in the NIV & ESV versions of the Bible. The contemplative music in the background of this episode is composed, performed, & produced by Sean J Stevens & is inspired by the hymn "Amazing Grace". If Harkening Deer is a ministry you would like to support, you can do so by becoming a monthly contributor at https://www.patreon.com/HarkeningDeer Support the Show.

Episode 35: Remapping our Neurological Pathways (Whatever is Pure)

August 03, 2019 02:00 - 7 minutes - 4.85 MB

Episode 35 Show Notes: Today’s passage is Philipians 4:4-9, & is read from the NIV Bible. The contemplative music in the background of this meditation is composed, performed, & produced by Sean J Stevens & is inspired by the hymn “Lord, You Are.” If the Harkening Deer podcast is a ministry you would like to support, you can do so by clicking on this link: https://www.patreon.com/HarkeningDeer Support the Show.

Jonah Four

July 27, 2019 02:00 - 6 minutes - 4.62 MB

Chapter 4 from the Book of Jonah, as read from the ESV Bible. The finale of a four-part series. To listen to the entire Book of Jonah as one meditation, or listen to the music in the background of this episode, go to https://www.patreon.com/HarkeningDeer Support the Show.

Jonah Three

July 20, 2019 02:00 - 4 minutes - 3.29 MB

Chapter 3 from the Book of Jonah, as read from the ESV Bible. Part three of a four-part series. To listen to the entire Book of Jonah as one meditation, or listen to the music in the background of this episode, go to https://www.patreon.com/HarkeningDeer Support the Show.

Jonah Two

July 13, 2019 02:00 - 6 minutes - 4.51 MB

Chapter 2 from the Book of Jonah, as read from the ESV Bible. Part two of a four-part series. To listen to the entire Book of Jonah as one meditation, or listen to the music in the background of this episode, go to https://www.patreon.com/HarkeningDeer Support the Show.

Jonah One

July 06, 2019 03:00 - 8 minutes - 5.88 MB

Chapter 1 from the Book of Jonah, as read from the ESV Bible. Part one of a four-part series. To listen to the entire Book of Jonah as one meditation, go to https://www.patreon.com/HarkeningDeer Support the Show.

Episode 30: A Refuge for the Oppressed

June 29, 2019 19:00 - 6 minutes - 4.39 MB

The contemplative background musical soundscape in this episode is modeled after the hymn "Immortal, Invisible" & is composed, performed, & produced by Sean J Stevens.. The passage recited in this episode is Psalm 9:9-10 & is read initially from the Good News Translation. Wording from the NIV, NLT, CEV, & The Message are also used for inspiration & reflection as the meditation continues. If the Harkening Deer podcast is a ministry you find valuable, you can help be a catalyst for growth b...

Epsiode 29: Hesed Agapao

June 22, 2019 23:00 - 8 minutes - 6.2 MB

The scripture passage of this mediation is 1 John 4:7-12 & is recited once from the NIV & once from the Message. The contemplative background music is inspired by the song "Love Conquers All" by Rivers & Trails Academy, composed, performed, & produced by Sean J Stevens. If you would like to support the meditations of Harkening Deer with a monthly donation, you can do so at https://www.patreon.com/HarkeningDeer Support the Show.

Episode 28: Self Discipline

June 15, 2019 02:00 - 7 minutes - 5.25 MB

For more information on Patron rewards go to patreon.com/harkeningdeer The contemplative background music in this episode is composed, produced, & performed by Sean J Stevens & is inspired by the hymn "As Pants the Hart". Support the Show.

Episode 27: Trust

May 25, 2019 02:00 - 9 minutes - 4.25 MB

Episode 27 Show Notes: The contemplative music in the background of this episode was composed, produced & performed by Sean J Stevens & is inspired by the hymn “Be Thou My Vision”. The Bible passage which inspired this meditation is Proverbs 3:5-6. Support the Show.

Episode 26: Motherly Love

May 11, 2019 02:00 - 8 minutes - 4.14 MB

A contemplative look at the word "compassionate" in Exodus 34:6. The musical background is composed, produced, & performed by Sean J Stevens & is inspired by the hymn "Come Thou Fount". Support the Show.

Episode 25: Put On Love

May 04, 2019 07:00 - 7 minutes - 3.53 MB

Episode 25 Show Notes The contemplative music in this episode is composed, performed, & produced by Sean J Stevens & is inspired by the hymn “Doxology”. The meditation in this episode is inspired by the passage Colossians 3:11-14 according to the ESV, NIV, NLT, GNT, NOG, Aramaic Bible in Plain English, & KJV. In the case of verse 11, themes from other writings from Paul, such as Galatians 3:28 are included in the meditation. If the Harkening Deer is a ministry you would like to s...

Episode 24: Love The Stranger

April 27, 2019 07:00 - 9 minutes - 4.33 MB

Episode 24 Show Notes: The Scripture passages recited in this meditation are Deuteronomy 10:19, Exodus 23:9, & Matthew 25:35 from the NIV translation of the Bible. The contemplative music was composed, performed, & produced by Sean J Stevens & is inspired by the hymn “Be Thou My Vision” To support the meditations of Harkening Deer with a monthly donation go to patreon.com/HarkeningDeer Support the Show.

Episode 23: Easter Has a Name (Part Two)

April 21, 2019 14:00 - 9 minutes - 4.41 MB

The Second Part of "Easter Has a Name", a Two Part Series. Support the Show.

Episode 22: Easter Has A Name (Part One)

April 19, 2019 03:00 - 8 minutes - 4.03 MB

Part One of a special Easter Weekend two-part series! Support the Show.

Bonus: Patreon Rewards Schpeel

April 15, 2019 07:00 - 3 minutes - 1.47 MB

Just a head's up on what's offered to our patreon subscribers. Find out more at www.patreon.com/HarkeningDeer Support the Show.

Episode 21: In Christ We Live

April 14, 2019 04:00 - 5 minutes - 2.69 MB

Episode 21 Show Notes This meditation is inspired by Acts 17:28 & is a continuation of the “Love All Things” Series. Go to https://www.patreon.com/HarkeningDeer if this podcast is something you would like to see grow! Support the Show.

Episode 20: Love Is

February 14, 2019 08:00 - 5 minutes - 2.8 MB

Episode 20 Shownotes: The contemplative song in this episode is written, composed, performed, & produced by Sean J Stevens & is inspired by the song “Love Conquers All” by Rivers & Trails Academy. The passage in this meditation is 1 Corinthians 13:1-10, & 13 in the Good News Translation (GNT). If the Harkening Deer podcast is a ministry you would like to support you can do so at https://www.patreon.com/harkeningdeer Support the Show.

Episode 19: the Dying Wish of a Messiah

February 02, 2019 08:00 - 4 minutes - 2.07 MB

Episode 19 Show Notes This meditation is inspired by the Gospel of John, chapters 13 & 17. There’s some good stuff between those 2 chapters, if you’d like to read that as well ;) Go to https://www.patreon.com/HarkeningDeer if this podcast is something you would like to see grow! Support the Show.

Episode 18: The Great Mystery

January 26, 2019 08:00 - 6 minutes - 2.85 MB

Episode 18 Show Notes: The contemplative music of this episode was composed, performed, & produced by Sean J Stevens & was inspired by the hymn “Nothing But The Blood”. The scripture passage which inspired this meditation is Ephesians 1:3-10 & is more or less a recitation of the New Living Translation, but some of the wording & themes are also inspired by the following translations: English Standard Version (ESV), New International Version (NIV), Good News Translation (GNT), King James ...

Episode 17: The Best Way to Love God

January 19, 2019 08:00 - 7 minutes - 3.6 MB

Episode 17 Show Notes: The contemplative music of this episode was composed, performed, & produced by Sean J Stevens & was inspired by the hymn “How Great Thou Art”. The scripture passages of this meditation are Matthew 22:37-40, Matthew 25:35-36, 40 & Galatians 5:14 from the New Living Translation (NLT) Bible. If the Harkening Deer podcast is a ministry you would like to support you can do so at https://www.patreon.com/harkeningdeer Support the Show.

Episode 16: All Things Hymn

January 12, 2019 15:00 - 6 minutes - 3.15 MB

The contemplative music in this episode was composed, performed & produced by Sean J Stevens & was inspired by the hymn “Holy, Holy, Holy”. The Bible passage in this meditation is Colossians 1:15-20 & is a compilation of elements from the following translations & versions: ESV, NIV, NLT, GNT, & NASB. If the Harkening Deer podcast is a ministry you would like to support you can do so at https://www.patreon.com/harkeningdeer Support the Show.

Episode 15: For God so Loved the Kosmos

January 05, 2019 02:00 - 7 minutes - 3.61 MB

Episode 15 Show Notes: The Hymn this contemplative song is inspired by is “the Doxology” & is composed, performed & produced by Sean J Stevens. The scripture passage is John 3:16-17 from the NIV & GNT. If the Harkening Deer podcast is a ministry you would like to support you can do so at https://www.patreon.com/harkeningdeer Support the Show.

Episode 14: Auld Lang Syne

December 29, 2018 04:00 - 8 minutes - 3.93 MB

The Hymn the contemplative song in this episode is modeled after is "Auld Lang Syne" & was composed, produced & performed by Sean J Stevens. The Scripture passages this meditation is inspired by are Galatians 2:19-21, & Genesis 2:7. If the meditations of Harkening Deer is a ministry you would like to support, you can do so at https://www.patreon.com/harkeningdeer Support the Show.

Episode 13: The Christmas Story!

December 20, 2018 08:00 - 13 minutes - 6.43 MB

The hymns the contemplative songs in this episode were inspired by are "Oh Come Emmanuel", "We Three Kings" & "Silent Night". All music composed, produced, & performed by Sean J Stevens & Lottie. The Story of this episode are inspired by the following passages of the ESV, NIV, NKJ, NLT, NCV, CEV, AIPE, & The Message Bibles: Matthew 1:18-25 Matthew 2:1-12 Luke 1:26-38 Luke 2:1-20 Isaiah 9:6 If the Harkening Deer podcast is a ministry you would like to support you can do so at https://www.p...

Episode 12: Star of Wonder

December 14, 2018 08:00 - 10 minutes - 4.67 MB

Episode 12 Show Notes: The Hymn this contemplative song is inspired by is “We Three Kings” & is composed, performed & produced by Sean J Stevens. The scripture passages in this meditation are Isaiah 9:2, Isaiah 60:1-3, Matthew 2:1-2, 9-11, & Isaiah 9:6. If the Harkening Deer podcast is a ministry you would like to support you can do so at https://www.patreon.com/harkeningdeer Support the Show.

Episode 11: O Come, Immanuel

December 08, 2018 08:00 - 12 minutes - 5.9 MB

Episode 11 Show Notes: The Hymn this contemplative song is inspired by is “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” & is composed, performed & produced by Sean J Stevens. The scripture passages in this meditation are Isaiah 11:6-9, Isaiah 7:14, & Micah 5:5. If the Harkening Deer podcast is a ministry you would like to support you can do so at https://www.patreon.com/harkeningdeer Support the Show.

Episode 10: Love Conquers All

December 01, 2018 07:00 - 10 minutes - 4.94 MB

This episode is a song by Rivers & Trails Academy called "Love Conquers All" & the meditation is simply the lyrics of the song in spoken form. If the meditations of Harkening Deer is a ministry you would like to support, you can do so at https://www.patreon.com/HarkeningDeer Stay tuned for the upcoming Advent series! Support the Show.

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