Contemplation And Disability: Recent Episodes
Rob Yuskauskas
Contemplation And Disability is a podcast about Christianity, prayer and disability. I hold nothing back in what it takes to be a Christian while being disabled. I also dive into contemplative prayer and how the Holy Spirit has ministered to me through being still before Him. You can reach me at contemplationanddisability1@gmail.com. Join the Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/239858830887650/. Also on instagram @contemplationanddisability1
In this episode I discuss Brokeness. How will you respond to God’s invitation to be broken?
In this episode I ask who are you chasing? Our soul longs and pants after a few things. For me it’s been relationships. What if we examen them and truly chase after Jesus who is the answer.
In this episode I talk about Colossians 3:2. Despite it being Monday we can look to Jesus. We can have our kings set on him.
In this episode I talk about biblical characters that experienced doubt. There is no easy way to get past doubt. Wrestle with God about your doubts and don’t give up!
In this episode I lead you through contemplative prayer and lectio divina for Psalm 121
In this episode I talk about setting a stone to remember who I was and who I am becoming. Please email me or message me on Facebook and IG if you have any questions or concerns
In this episode I talk about the parable of the tenants. God has given us gifts so go out and use them!
In this episode I talk about our need for the Holy Spirit. Don’t take on the week without him. I invite you to pray come Holy Spirit.
This is an exercise called safe place. We sanctify our imagination through the Holy Spirit and we meet Jesus in our safe place.
In this episode I interview my dear brother James Ameh Benjamin. We talk about his book called faith booster. Here is the link to his book https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=PEVYNG3K4LPUN Take your time listening because there is much wisdom to glean and also boost your faith.
In this episode I talk about Mathew 14 where Jesus feeds the 5,000 men. Jesus is extravagantly generous so come to him today knowing that he has everything we need.
In this episode I guide the listener through Contemplative prayer. Come join me as we breath in and breath out together with God.
In this episode I interview my really good friend Jason. He has his own podcast called Lyrics Lattes. He takes rap lyrics and makes them motivational. Here is the link to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0f9rDKu3pYo4OH27L6mDnd?si=9akqaHFwT32oU6LcQHnHwg his IG is @lyricsandlattes Go ask him questions and give him lyrics to break down.
In this episode I talk about relationships and how important it is to have authentic relationships.
In this episode I lead you through a contemplative prayer session. Remember to breath and let go!
In this episode I briefly go over season 6 and the Interview. What do you think? Please contact me through email, Facebook, Instagram and leave a voice message on my anchor page. I want this to be a community
I believe the Lord is calling for us to rest. Don’t tackle Monday without scheduling in rests throughout the day
In this episode I guide you through contemplative prayer. Follow along and breath with me!
In this episode I interview my good friend Joe Chittum. We discuss his journey through soul care and what that means. Follow him on tik tok @joechittum877
In this episode I talk to you about Mathew 11:28-30 and how we can walk like Jesus does.
In this episode I guide you in a contemplative prayer exercise. Breath in, breath out with me.
In this episode I interview my good friend Tom Andino. He talks about his journey through kidney cancer and his faith.
In this motivational Monday I talk about renewing our minds. What that looks like practically and with the help of the Holy Spirit.
In this session I guide you through a contemplative prayer exercise. Join in, come as you are ab$ just breath.
I interview my dear friend John Manning. He is a school counselor and substance abuse counselor. He is currently writing his dissertation for his Ph.D. We discuss anxiety and Christianity. You can find John on tik tok by following @recoverymoments his ig is johnmanning321
In this episode I talk about why your story matters. You are a child of God. You are created for such a time as this.
In this episode I lead you through a contemplative prayer exercise. Remember, your mind is a river and you thoughts, emotions and pain are boats that can float down the river into the arms of Jesus.
In this episode I interview Justin Zehr, my best friend, podcaster, faith influencer and life coach. His tik tok is @jazehr his IG is itsyourbrother_jz and his podcast is Reeling It In With JZ the link is https://open.spotify.com/show/1o6LUILKYdn2AOTGQ5IiYe?si=uYRRB-9DQmuM5BDWq1B25Q
In this episode I talk about Psalm 91:3-4 NLT. God is protecting you in the here and now. Monday doesn’t stand a chance when God is on our side.
In this episode I interview Pastor Mark Sowersby. He wrote his book called Forgiving The Nightmare which is on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Forgiving-Nightmare-Mark-Sowersby/dp/1951475186 his website is http://www.forgivingthenightmare.com I hope this interview will truly bless you.
In this motivational Monday I ask, who do you trust? We can trust in God because he is our refuge!
In this episode we dive deeper into the last two verses of Psalm 23. Let me know your thoughts/concerns. Me email is contemplationanddisability1@gmail.com look up Contemplation And Disability on Facebook and IG. Search Rob Yuskauskas on Facebook to message me directly.
In this episode I motivate you with Psalm 23:5-6. Monday’s are good because God Is with us.
In this episode I guide you through a 15 minute contemplative prayer exercise. We meditate on parts of Psalm 23:4.
In this episode I go deeper into Psalm 23:4. Let me know what you think! Reach out to me on Facebook and Instagram. My email is contemplationanddisability1@gmail.com.
In this motivational Monday video I go over Psalm 23:4. God has used Psalm 23 to bring me so much comfort and I hope he brings comfort for you too!
In this episode I lead you through a contemplative prayer exercise. Get ready to relax and give everything to God.
In this episode I dive into Psalm 23:1-3 and how that applies to our lives in the here and now.
In this motivation Monday i take a closer look at Psalm 23:1-3. God has everything we need so don’t let Monday get you down.
In this session I lead. Contemplative prayer exercise. Let your thoughts, emotions and what ifs go to God.
In this episode I talk about Philippians 6:4 and how that is applicable in our daily lives.
In this season 5 monitor motivational Monday episode I talk about Philippians 4:6 and how it reveals what to do when things go wrong.
In this episode I dive deeper into Jeremiah 17:7-8. I look into the practical applications of how to grow deeper roots.
In this episode I talk about Jeremiah 17:7-8. We are like trees planted by the river because we have Jesus.
In this episode I dive deeper into Proverbs 18:16. I talk about how Ecclesiastes 8:6 matched well with proverbs 18:16.
In this Monday Motivation I talk about Proverbs 18:16. A bog shout out to my brother Justin (JZ)!
In this episode I lead you in a contemplative prayer exorcise. We can be still and know God is fighting for us.
In this episode I talk about Exodus 14:14. What does it look like in our daily lives? God cares deeply for us and wants to fight for us.
In this episode I talk about Exodus 14:14. Our Mondays don’t have to be blah because the Lord fights for us.
In this session of Contemplative Prayer I guide you through Psalm 23 in the AMP and Passion Translation.
In this episode I interview Karen who is from the NIH All Of Us Research Program. The link is joinallofus.org/connect
A quick season 3 finale. How are you? If you have any questions, topics for episodes, suggestion. Let me know on Facebook search Rob Yuskauskas or look up Contemplation And Disability. On IG look up ContemplationAndDisability1 the Gmail is ContemplationAndDisability1@gmail.com
In this motivation Monday episode I want to motivate you to keep surrendering everything to Jesus.
In this episode I really wanted to remind everyone that God is good. He has your back. You’re here for a reason.
In this episode I go over Psalm 23 and how we can trust Gods through this Psalm. God is good and he is with us.
In this motivation Monday I talk about Mathew 6:33. Check me out on Facebook by searching Contemplation And Disability. On IG search ContemplationAndDisability1
In this episode I lead you through a contemplative prayer session. Check me out on Facebook under Contemplation And Disability and search ContemplationAndDisability1 on Instagram.
It’s all about who we know and that’s Jesus! John Eldredge’s podcast us called Wild At Heart and his book is called Beautiful Outlaw.
In this contemplative prayer session I lead you through prayer that centers you in Christ. Specifically I wanted to focus on the Kingdom Of God in the here and now.
In this episode I wanted to talk about The Kingdom Of God and how it relates to disability. If you have any questions, concerns and suggestions let me know!
Today’s episode I wanted to encourage you and love you. I felt the Lord want to speak encouragement, love and faith to you.
I lead you through the season 2 finale Contemplative Prayer. Reflection question: What thoughts and emotions did you struggle with through the exercise? Take time and reflect and give it all to Jesus.
In this episode I talk about focusing on Jesus and how to do that. The link is to Joyce Myers’ Who I am in Christ https://joycemeyer.org/everydayanswers/ea-teachings/knowing-who-i-am-in-christ
Keeping our focus on Jesus is so important in these times. It’s easy to let our circumstances crash over us. Yet God promises in Isaiah that the waters will not overtake us. So we must keep the focus on Jesus.
In this episode I talk about acceptance. How that can help us grow closer to God. That acceptance of what is can enable us to heal and love God and others well.
In this session I go over your mind as a river and your thoughts, emotions and pain are all boats than can float by. God has your back!
I couldn't figure out what I wanted to talk about for this episode. The Holy Spirit gave me the word loneliness so I believe that's what I should be talking about. Loneliness can be super challenging to deal with because I've been struggling with it for a long time. Luckily though God is with us and we have a lot of biblical examples of God promising to never leave us which is so amazing. Don't forget to look up Contemplation And Disability on Facebook to join the group.
In this contemplative prayer session I guide you through breathing and prayer. God loves you dearly and we can access that love in the here and now. Dear listener you are loved and you are safe in the here and now.
In this episode I wanted to talk about contemplative prayer and how that equates to mindfulness in Christ. Contemplative prayer is an ancient practice from our church forefathers. Contemplative prayer and being mindful in Christ in prayer has changed my life drastically. I want you to know that it is a safe practice that will absolutely change your life and your relationship with God. The One Minute Pause app by Ransomed Heart is a super good starting point for Christian meditation. You can also look up Spindle City Vineyard on Facebook and listen to the live contemplative prayer sessions lead by me. Don't forget to join my Facebook group called Contemplation And Disability. I really want to create a safe community.
In this episode I lead you through a contemplative prayer exercise. It is an ancient Christian spiritual discipline. I hope to bring back contemplative prayer to my audience because God has blessed me more than I could imagine through the silence.
In this episode I talk about the love God has for you. God. Jesus, Holy Spirit loves you so much! Jesus gave his life to love us. He watches over you and takes so much delight in you. You are dearly loved and that is true as gravity. Mark Fee's ministry is First Loved. look his ministry up on Spotify and Youtube where you can listen to Love verses. Soaking in the love verses helped me out so much. Meditating on his love changed my life in so many ways.
This is my last episode for season 1. What are some things you’d like to hear? What subjects would you want to listen to in season 2? Let me know!
In this contemplative prayer session I lead you through breathing and mindfulness in Christ. Falling down and getting back up in contemplative prayer is important. You can take the lessons here and apply it your walk with Christ
In this episode I talk falling down and getting up in the Christian walk. It’s okay to fall just get back up.
In this contemplative prayer exercise I take you through breathing in and out. Bringing our attention to Jesus and our interior world. We are walking together.
Today I wanted to encourage you that you aren’t alone. The book is Companions In Darkness by Diana Gruver. My Facebook group is Contemplation And Disability. Come and join the group! Please call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline if you’re experiencing suicidal thoughts. Their number is +1 800 - 273 - 8255
In this episode we are practicing letting our emotions, feelings, thoughts and pain go. The mind as a river and thoughts etc help is in deconstructing our interior. It enables us to be in the here and now where God, Jesus and the Spirit are.
In this episode I talk about redefining suffering in Christianity. The church hasn’t handled suffering well so I wanted to talk about what it means to suffer. How does God, Satan and us play in suffering?
Today I wanted to meditate on the dance that our Triune God is inviting us into. Often times their invitation happens in stillness. Keep practicing the mind as a river and your thoughts, emotions and feelings are boats that can just float by.
In this episode I talk about the concept of Perichoresis. Our triune God is relationship at their core. How does that effect us? The book I mention is called The Great Dance by C Baxter Krueger. My email is contemplationanddisability1@gmail.com. The Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/239858830887650/
In today’s episode I talk the unknowns in disability. How contemplative Prayer helped and a few Bible verses for encouragement. You can reach out to me through email contemplationanddisability1@gmail.com. You can leave a voice message here; https://anchor.fm/rob-yuskauskas/message
Introduction to contemplative Prayer With a 5 minute practice. The books I mention are Thomas Keating, Open Heart, Open Mind. Merton’s Palace of Nowhere by James Finley.
In this episode I talk about the beginning of becoming sick. It was a rough time but God was there with me through it all. I was lead to contemplative prayer and I fell in love with stillness. The Holy Spirit had helped me through so much by being still.