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At the Edge of the Jordan: What waits for us after this life and why it mattersChapter 19: This Side of the Jordan Get full access to Contemplative Christianity at leahchrest.substack.com/subscribe
2026-02-0305 min
At the Edge of the Jordan: What waits for us after this life and why it mattersChapter 18: Miracles Get full access to Contemplative Christianity at leahchrest.substack.com/subscribe
2026-02-0314 min
At the Edge of the Jordan: What waits for us after this life and why it mattersChapter 17: Faith Get full access to Contemplative Christianity at leahchrest.substack.com/subscribe
2026-02-0318 min
At the Edge of the Jordan: What waits for us after this life and why it mattersChapter 16: Homesick Get full access to Contemplative Christianity at leahchrest.substack.com/subscribe
2026-02-0323 min
At the Edge of the Jordan: What waits for us after this life and why it mattersChapter 15: The Return Get full access to Contemplative Christianity at leahchrest.substack.com/subscribe
2026-02-0307 min
At the Edge of the Jordan: What waits for us after this life and why it mattersChapter 14: The Future Get full access to Contemplative Christianity at leahchrest.substack.com/subscribe
2026-02-0316 min
At the Edge of the Jordan: What waits for us after this life and why it mattersChapter 13: Love the Person in Front of You Get full access to Contemplative Christianity at leahchrest.substack.com/subscribe
2026-02-0318 min
At the Edge of the Jordan: What waits for us after this life and why it mattersChapter 12: Mind Training Get full access to Contemplative Christianity at leahchrest.substack.com/subscribe
2026-02-0323 min
At the Edge of the Jordan: What waits for us after this life and why it mattersChapter 11: Connection Get full access to Contemplative Christianity at leahchrest.substack.com/subscribe
2026-02-0326 min
At the Edge of the Jordan: What waits for us after this life and why it mattersChapter 10: Rescue Get full access to Contemplative Christianity at leahchrest.substack.com/subscribe
2026-02-0302 min
At the Edge of the Jordan: What waits for us after this life and why it mattersChapter 9: The Mountain and the Core Get full access to Contemplative Christianity at leahchrest.substack.com/subscribe
2026-02-0326 min
At the Edge of the Jordan: What waits for us after this life and why it mattersChapter 8: Hell Get full access to Contemplative Christianity at leahchrest.substack.com/subscribe
2026-02-0318 min
At the Edge of the Jordan: What waits for us after this life and why it mattersChapter 7: Never Alone Get full access to Contemplative Christianity at leahchrest.substack.com/subscribe
2026-02-0314 min
Widowed 2 Soon; Advice on Faith, Mental Health, and Dating Again209- It’s Okay to Be Okay After Loss with Leah ChrestIn this heartfelt episode of Widowed 2 Soon, Michelle Bader Ebersole sits down with widow and author Leah Chrest to talk about love, loss, faith, and finding joy again after the death of a spouse.Leah shares her love story with her late husband Brett, including the joy they shared, the challenges of addiction and illness, and the gift of reconciliation before his passing. She opens up about parenting through grief, navigating guilt and “what ifs,” and learning how to honor her husband’s legacy while still moving forward.Together, Michelle and Leah explore what it means...
2025-12-161h 07
The big d zoneBig D Zone Predicts Survivor Series: WarGames, Titles & SurprisesI'm predicting WWE survivor series 2025 two championship matches and men and women's wargames prepare for war!!!
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2025-11-2211 minThe big d zoneBig D Zone Predicts Survivor Series: WarGames, Titles & SurprisesI'm predicting WWE survivor series 2025 two championship matches and men and women's wargames prepare for war!!!
Thank you Leah crest first guide in big d country exploring NDES.
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2025-11-2211 min
Fermenting: God’s Not Done With Me YetCracks in the Crust: How God Holds us in Grief with Leah CrestSend us a textIn this conversation, Leah Chrest shares her profound journey through grief after the loss of her husband. She discusses the sacred space of grief, the importance of surrendering to God, and how joy can emerge even in the darkest times. Leah emphasizes that it's okay to move forward and find happiness, as our loved ones would want us to thrive. The discussion also touches on the role of faith communities in healing and the practical steps one can take to navigate grief. Ultimately, Leah's story is one of resilience, faith, and the beauty...
2025-11-1743 min
The big d zoneSpecial guest Leah Chrest exploring NDEIt finally happened! Our first guide to exploring NDE our first tour guide was
Leah Chrest she is the author of: At the Edge of the Jordan and It’s Okay to be Okay, a teacher of Christian meditation, Contemplative ChristianLeah Chrest blogger, math teacher, wife and mother. Join us on a journey to the afterlife.
2025-11-1247 minThe big d zoneSpecial guest Leah Chrest exploring NDEIt finally happened! Our first guide to exploring NDE our first tour guide was
Leah Chrest she is the author of: At the Edge of the Jordan and It’s Okay to be Okay, a teacher of Christian meditation, Contemplative ChristianLeah Chrest blogger, math teacher, wife and mother. Join us on a journey to the afterlife.
2025-11-1247 min
Relatable WisdomYou’re Missing the Lesson Hiding in Your Struggles | Life Lesson Quotes — Leah Chrest | Ep 179On this episode of Relatable Wisdom, I’m joined by Leah Chrest, a Christian meditation teacher and author whose life mantra, “Look for the lesson,” offers an inspiring and practical approach to facing life’s toughest moments. Leah opens up about how this simple mindset shift—moving from resistance to acceptance—has guided her through everything from everyday family challenges to the profound grief of losing her husband. Her stories, rooted in faith and a deep desire to find meaning in the messiness, are both honest and uplifting. We talk through how to distinguish between lessons that serve you and those le...
2025-10-2722 min
KAJ Masterclass LIVELeah Chrest on Holy Spirit Surrender & Biblical MeditationHow do you find profound peace and purpose through surrender, grief, and meditation? Author and teacher Leah Chrest guides us through a transformative conversation on leaning into the Holy Spirit's lead, the biblical power of Christian meditation, and parenting from a place of presence. Discover how these spiritual practices can revolutionize your faith and bring lasting joy to your daily life. Learn to thrive, not just survive, by embracing a life fully surrendered to God's will.💰 *Love The KAJ Masterclass? Now Profit With KAJ**Join The KAJ Inner Circle* → Premium, invitation-only access to my personal visibility strategies and insider guida...
2025-10-1525 min
KAJ Business & Money LIVELeah Chrest on Holy Spirit Surrender & Biblical MeditationHow do you find profound peace and purpose through surrender, grief, and meditation? Author and teacher Leah Chrest guides us through a transformative conversation on leaning into the Holy Spirit's lead, the biblical power of Christian meditation, and parenting from a place of presence. Discover how these spiritual practices can revolutionize your faith and bring lasting joy to your daily life. Learn to thrive, not just survive, by embracing a life fully surrendered to God's will.💰 *Love The KAJ Masterclass? Now Profit With KAJ**Join The KAJ Inner Circle* → Premium, invitation-only access to my personal visibility strategies and insider guidance. https...
2025-10-1525 min
Sacred HarmonyLiving with Grace: Forgiveness, Meditation & Sacred Rhythm with Leah Chrest
In this soulful episode of Sacred Harmony, we are joined by Leah Chrest—a meditation teacher and spiritual guide—who opens up about her profound journey through grief, forgiveness, and rediscovering peace. From the pain of loving an alcoholic spouse to the quiet wisdom of nature, Leah shares how surrender, sacred rhythms, and spiritual practices brought her back into alignment with herself and the divine. This episode dives into how forgiveness isn’t about excusing behavior but reclaiming your own freedom. We also explore the power of mindfulness, meditation, and nature in healing trauma and reconnecting with stillness.
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2025-09-1026 minSacred HarmonyLiving with Grace: Forgiveness, Meditation & Sacred Rhythm with Leah Chrest
In this soulful episode of Sacred Harmony, we are joined by Leah Chrest—a meditation teacher and spiritual guide—who opens up about her profound journey through grief, forgiveness, and rediscovering peace. From the pain of loving an alcoholic spouse to the quiet wisdom of nature, Leah shares how surrender, sacred rhythms, and spiritual practices brought her back into alignment with herself and the divine. This episode dives into how forgiveness isn’t about excusing behavior but reclaiming your own freedom. We also explore the power of mindfulness, meditation, and nature in healing trauma and reconnecting with stillness.
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2025-09-1026 min
Front Parking Spot Podcast- Praying Moms, Raising Christian Families, in Today’s World97- Unlocking the Power of Christian Meditation for Moms with Leah ChrestWelcome to the Front Parking Spot podcast, where host Jennifer Bosma engages in a riveting conversation with Leah Crest, a Christian meditation teacher, author, and devoted mother. In this episode, Leah shares her transformative journey of faith and parenting, opening up about personal struggles and triumphs following the passing of her husband.
Leah discusses the power of Christian meditation, offering insights into how this ancient practice can help mothers connect more deeply with God and find inner peace. She also shares heartfelt stories from her life, illustrating how embracing spirituality has influenced her parenting approach and improved...
2025-09-0930 min
Faith Over Addiction | Biblical Idenity and Boundaries for Loving Someone with AddictionFinding Peace Through LossIn this deeply moving episode, Tanya Gioia welcomes Leah Chrest, author of "At the Edge of the Jordan" and "It's Okay to be Okay," Christian meditation teacher, and contemplative blogger. Leah shares her profound journey of loving someone struggling with addiction and the transformative path from control to surrender.This episode explores the delicate balance between influence and control in relationships affected by addiction, the role of Christian meditation and contemplative practices in finding inner peace, and how God can work through the most difficult circumstances for healing and growth. Leah candidly discusses receiving...
2025-09-0746 min
Moving Forward with Mia and JuliaEpisode 32: Leah Chrest on Grief Recovery and Surrendering to GodLeah Chrest is the author of At the Edge of the Jordan and It's Okay to Be Okay. She is a high school teacher, mom, step-mom and wife. She also serves as a lay preacher and a teacher of Christian meditation.
2025-09-0539 min
POSITIVELY JOY: Healing Hearts After DivorceFrom Loss to Joy: Learning life lessons from a widowIn this episode, Leah Chrest shares her profound journey of grief after losing her husband. But wait, can she, a widow, teach those who are divorced the complexities of navigating loss? Absolutely.
Leah emphasizes the significance of self-forgiveness, the power of community support, and the transformative nature of grief. Through her experiences, she encourages listeners to embrace their emotions, seek God in their pain, and recognize the beauty that can emerge from heartache.
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2025-09-0428 min
Emerge & Empower Podcast TVFrom Fear to Freedom: Leah Chrest’s Journey of Healing and FaithIn this powerful episode of Emerge & Empower Podcast TV, Leah Chrest; mother, stepmother, math teacher, lay preacher, and teacher of Christian meditation, shares her journey of healing from childhood loss and the devastating passing of her husband in 2021. Through surrendering her deepest insecurities to God, Leah found peace, joy, and the strength to walk in faith. Her story offers hope to anyone seeking healing from grief and the courage to trust God fully.Content Warning: This episode contains sensitive discussion of grief, childhood loss, and spousal bereavement. Please listen with care.Become a supporter of this...
2025-08-281h 03
gentle and lowly co. with Addie Ott87. Living a Holy Spirit Led Life (with Leah Chrest)Join the podcast this week as Addison Ott and Leah Chrest reflect on what it means to live a Holy Spirit-led life, learning to recognize God’s voice, surrender daily, and walk in step with the Spirit. Our hope is that every listener leaves encouraged to lean into the Spirit’s gentle guidance in both ordinary and sacred moments, knowing He is with us and leading us forward.– Links to the things we talked about today – Addie's Music of the Week:“You Are the Girl for the Job” by Jess Connolly (Audiobook on Spot...
2025-07-2948 min
At the Edge of the Jordan: What waits for us after this life and why it mattersChapter 6: Another GuideSources for Chapter 6:Regarding the strands of love that connect us and being shown parts of the soul’s earthly future to help the soul return:Rynes, Nancy (2015). Awakenings from the Light: 12 Life Lessons from a Near-Death Experience. [Kindle Cloud Reader Version]. Retrieved from amazon.com Location No.671-683Regarding not remembering everything from the NDE experience and plans for souls in this life:Linda G NDE 3649. (n.d.) NDERF Retrieved from https://www.nderf.org/Experiences/1linda_g_nde.htmlRegarding reincarnation:Amy C NDE 4720 (n.d...
2025-07-2737 min
At the Edge of the Jordan: What waits for us after this life and why it mattersChapter 5: The Heavenly CitySources for Chapter 5:Regarding seeing a bright, loving, wise light:Williams, Kevin (Sept 26, 2019) “George Ritchie’s Near-Death Experience” Near-Death Experiences and the Afterlife. Retrieved from https://near-death.com/george-ritchie-nde/Melinda G NDE 9029 (n.d.) NDERF Retrieved fromhttps://www.nderf.org/Experiences/1melinda_g_nde.htmlRegarding the point which a soul cannot passBrandelyn W NDE 2238 (n.d.) NDERF Retrieved fromhttps://www.nderf.org/Experiences/1brandelyn_w_nde.htmlRegarding the heavenly city and life thereHeaven and Hell Stories: Randy Gehling (June 1...
2025-07-2221 min
At the Edge of the Jordan: What waits for us after this life and why it mattersChapter 4: AnswersHi everyone! Thanks for subscribing to The Contemplative Christian! I am making this chapter available to all subscribers. It’s hard to pick a favorite chapter of the book, but this is one of them, and I believe what is offered here can change your life if you take it to heart. It certainly changed mine! The rest of the audiobook will be available by early September 2025 (chapters will continue to be posted here for paid subscribers every few days over the next several weeks) on this podcast. If you are interested you can become a one-month paid subscriber at...
2025-07-2129 min
At the Edge of the Jordan: What waits for us after this life and why it mattersChapter 3: AwakeningFor those waiting for the heart of the story, this is where it begins! Footnotes read aloud. Sources I pulled from listed here for ease of independent research:For death via drowning:Sandra H NDE 3578. (n.d.) NDERF. Retrieved from https://www.nderf.org/Experiences/1sandra_h_nde.htmlJennifer W NDE 7516. (n.d.) NDERF. Retrieved fromhttp://www.nderf.org/Experiences/1jennifer_w_nde_7516.htmlMary C Neal, M.D. (2017). 7 Lessons from Heaven: How Dying Taught Me to Live a Joy-Filled Life. Convergent Books.For the...
2025-07-1933 min
At the Edge of the Jordan: What waits for us after this life and why it mattersChapter 2: AdriftChapter 2 of At the Edge of the JordanNote: Skip if only interested in getting to the “meat” of the book (which starts in Chapter 3).Chapter Spoilers (read if you’d like to skip this chapter but still understand the basic flow of the plot):Aislinn and Dave are on their honeymoon in southern California. Over several days, Dave gives Aislinn some basic surfing lessons. On one of their dinners out, we learn that Pop passed away a few weeks before their wedding. Aislinn and Dave discuss faith. While Aislinn, despite having strong doubts...
2025-07-1925 min
Wake Up the Lions!Wake Up the Lions! #12 - Author, Leah Chrest...Leah Chrest, author of: At the Edge of the Jordan and It’s Okay to be Okay, a teacher of Christian meditation, Contemplative Christian blogger, math teacher, wife and mother, joins the Den today. Her story is filled with overcoming obstacles and trusting the Holy Spirit. This is an amazing interview with a wonderful young lady, sharing her story and her faith to inspire others. Listen now. http://www.thecontemplativechristian.com/The Lions of God have been silent for long enough. They have been waiting for the trumpet to sound. Their wait is over. Their time is no...
2025-07-1653 min
The Joe Rooz ShowFaith, Grief, and Transformation: A Conversation with Leah Chrest (Ep. 122)In this episode of The Joe Rooz Show, Joe welcomes guest Leah Chrest, a Christian author and meditation teacher, who shares her profound insights on faith, grief, and transformation. Leah discusses her journey through personal loss, including the sudden passing of her husband, and how it deepened her faith rather than breaking it. She also delves into her research on near-death experiences, offering insights into what awaits us after death and the importance of living a life of love and accountability. Leah's story is one of resilience and hope, as she shares how meditation and a deep relationship with...
2025-07-161h 22
At the Edge of the Jordan: What waits for us after this life and why it mattersChapter 1: Two Step Get full access to Contemplative Christianity at leahchrest.substack.com/subscribe
2025-07-0919 min
At the Edge of the Jordan: What waits for us after this life and why it mattersAt the Edge of the JordanTitle, Prologue, Preface Get full access to Contemplative Christianity at leahchrest.substack.com/subscribe
2025-07-0906 min
The High Ticket WomanEpisode 91: The Lioness Wife: How Strong Women Can Build Strong MarriagesSend a textWhat happens when you’re the lioness in your marriage?Strong. Capable. Independent. Spiritually grounded. And sometimes… a little too used to leading alone.In today’s episode of The High Ticket Woman, I’m joined by Leah Chrest—author, blogger, and Christian meditation teacher—for a deep and honest conversation about what it means to be a high-powered, faith-filled woman who also wants a thriving marriage.We talk about:The unique strengths (and blind spots) of lioness-type womenHow to walk in both leadership and partnershipWhat submission do...
2025-07-0140 min
Inner Peace, Better HealthSurrendering to Peace: Leah Chrest on Christian Meditation, Grief, and Letting Go
In this heart-centered episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, Leah Chrest—author, preacher, Christian meditation teacher, and devoted mother—shares how grief, surrender, and faith reshaped her life. Leah opens up about her personal journey through trauma, her husband's alcoholism, and his eventual passing, and how meditation helped her release control and anchor deeply in God's presence. She explains how Christian meditation is about listening as much as praying, and how surrendering outcomes allows miracles to unfold. For anyone facing loss, overwhelm, or doubt, this conversation offers powerful insights on leaning into divine guidance and trusting that God’s plans...
2025-06-2024 minInner Peace, Better HealthSurrendering to Peace: Leah Chrest on Christian Meditation, Grief, and Letting Go
In this heart-centered episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, Leah Chrest—author, preacher, Christian meditation teacher, and devoted mother—shares how grief, surrender, and faith reshaped her life. Leah opens up about her personal journey through trauma, her husband's alcoholism, and his eventual passing, and how meditation helped her release control and anchor deeply in God's presence. She explains how Christian meditation is about listening as much as praying, and how surrendering outcomes allows miracles to unfold. For anyone facing loss, overwhelm, or doubt, this conversation offers powerful insights on leaning into divine guidance and trusting that God’s plans...
2025-06-2024 min
The Bible Says What!?The Bible Says What!? Episode 314: Energies and Scissors with Leah ChrestOn today's episode, I talk with Christian author Leah Chrest about the suicide of Jesus, loving energies, and suffering.
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2025-06-1552 min
Profound Moments PodcastEpisode 2 - Leah Chrest - Foreknowledge and supernatural encounters with GodI loved speaking with Leah Chrest, The Contemplative Christian, and I could talk to her all day. She has so many amazing experiences of God. I would love for you to listen. Leah can be found on You Tube and her books can be purchased online on Amazon. Thank you God for sending me Leah!Books on Amazon can be found here.Leah’s YouTube channel can be found here.Please also follow here on Substack at The Contemplative Christian and you can do online meditations with her as leader online by following th...
2025-05-2445 min