Slow down: The Sacred Art of Stillness

In a culture that glorifies busyness and distraction, slowing down is countercultural—but it might just be essential for your soul. In this episode, reflect on Psalm 46:10: "Be still and know that I am God," and let it echo through the lens of Philippians 4:4–9. St. Paul calls us to "rejoice in the Lord always," to "let [our] reasonableness be known to everyone," and to "not be anxious about anything." How? By turning everything—our stress, our schedules, our restlessness—into prayer. "Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just… think about these things." • Why hurry is a spiritual threat • How the peace of God "which surpasses all understanding" can guard your heart and mind • Simple, daily practices for reclaiming silence, prayer, and presence This isn't about escaping the world—it's about waking up to the presence of God in the middle of it.

You can listen to Slow down: The Sacred Art of Stillness online on Radio and Podcast. Open the player on this page to stream the available audio.

Slow down: The Sacred Art of Stillness is an episode from Among The Lilies by Cameron Fradd.

This episode is 25:03 long.

This episode was published on Aug 10, 2025.

Yes. Use the heart button on the episode page to add it to your favorite episodes list.

Yes. This page shows related episodes from Among The Lilies when more episodes are available from the podcast feed.