“Meditation is a powerful tool for you to not only become like Jesus Christ, but to connect with Jesus Christ.” - Shauna Norton Have you ever felt like you are doing all the right things, but still aren’t experiencing the peace or connection with God you desire? Maybe prayer, scripture study, service, and Church responsibilities are all part of your life, yet you still long to feel more present with Jesus Christ. In this episode, Emily talks with meditation mentor Shauna Norton about gospel-centered meditation as a way to be with Jesus Christ, not simply another thing to do. Shauna shares how unexpected turns in her life, including divorce and remarriage, led her to meditation and eventually to creating Refill My Soul when she could not find meditations centered on the teachings of Jesus Christ. The conversation explores stillness, breathwork, revelation, and learning to recognize God’s assurances and “divine signatures.” Together, Emily and Shauna explore how meditation can help us become more present like the Savior, calm our nervous systems, open space for revelation, and experience a deeper connection with God. The episode closes with a guided meditation inviting you to abide in Christ. Expect this episode to help you: Understand meditation as a way of being with Jesus Christ, not simply another spiritual practice to accomplish. Explore how stillness and presence can create space to hear, feel, and receive guidance from God. Use intention, breath, and silence to prepare your body, heart, and mind for meditation and prayer. Connect gospel-centered meditation with personal revelation and the invitation to ask, seek, and knock. Recognize how God may reassure you through feelings, circumstances, people, and other “divine signatures.” Notice how meditation can help you become more present, peaceful, and Christlike when life does not go according to plan. Begin developing your own practice of stillness without worrying about doing meditation perfectly. More invitations to grow If you're walking through the messy middle of personal growth, you don't have to do it alone. Grow In the Light Growth Groups provide Christ-centered community, practical tools, and supportive coaching to help you continue becoming who God created you to be. Learn more at www.GrowInTheLight.com. About the guest Shauna Norton is a meditation mentor and the creator of Refill My Soul, a gospel-centered meditation app designed to help members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints be still, ponder truth, and strengthen their relationship with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. She describes herself as a wife, mother, and grandmother and has experienced significant “Plan B” turns in her life, including divorce and remarriage. Her own search for spiritually nourishing meditation led to the creation of Refill My Soul. Scriptures and references Doctrine and Covenants 101:16, “Be still, and know that I am God.” Matthew 7:7, “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.” 2 Timothy 3:14, “Continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of” John 15:4, “Abide in me, and I in you.” Matthew 26:38, “Tarry ye here, and watch with me.” President David O. McKay, "Meditation is the language of the soul." Shauna Norton, meditation resource: Refill My Soul Oak Norton, scripture resource: Scripture Notes Timestamps 00:28 Meet Shauna Norton 03:10 Why I started meditating 04:54 From doing to being 07:29 Learning stillness 09:27 Refill My Soul 12:00 Ask, seek, knock 14:27 Breathwork basics 16:02 A God of assurances 21:34 Divine signatures 23:11 Frequency of heaven 24:00 Guided meditation: Abide in Christ