How do the distractions and noise of the digital age affect our ability to truly perceive and listen to the voice of God?

In this episode, host Jay Y. Kim invites us into the heart of thoughtful listening through reflection, slowing down, and storytelling.

Kim introduces readers to the ancient Christian practice that inspired this show: The Examen. As you move through the five key movements of contemplative prayer in this exercise, you will be able to thoughtfully examine your days with God.

Download a reflective guide outlining The Examen.

Through powerful storytelling drawn from his own personal experience, Kim underscores the human need and desire to listen, as well as the implied need for quiet. In an age of speed and hurry, Kim offers both a sound rationale as well as tools to begin the journey of sincere listening and to pursue a more peaceful pace of life.

This episode highlights the following themes:

The necessity of listening throughout all of life
Pursuing a pace of peace in a chaotic world
An introduction to The Examen prayer practice
The significance of patient attention and quiet reflection in the spiritual journey

The world is full of noise. Many are exhausted by the cacophony and chaos of the modern, digital age, where peace is scarce and self-reflection is infrequent. In “The Digital Examen”, a new podcast from IVP, author and pastor Jay Y. Kim converses with a variety of leaders, pastors, and scholars who are working to reorient their lives in the direction of listening, tuning their hearts and minds to hear the voice of God in all of its clarity, kindness, and strength.

Learn more about The Digital Examen

Learn more about your host, Jay Y. Kim

Resources

Read Analog Church and Analog Christian by Jay Y. Kim
Read How to Hear God by Pete Greig
Read The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence
Learn more about Frederick William Faber
Read The Listening Life by Adam McHugh
Read the transcript here

Links and Credits

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✅ Producers: Helen Lee, Travis Albritton, and Andrew Bronson

✅ Sound Engineering: Honest Podcasts

✅ Social Media Manager: Allie Noble

✅ Production Assistants: Christine Pelliccio and Isis Toldson

✅ Podcast Art: Kate Lillard

✅ Theme Song: "For They Will Inherit the Earth" by Stephen Keech

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