Held: Daily Lectio Divina for Anxious Hearts

Fear is not a sign that God is absent. It's an invitation to be held. Held is a daily Catholic podcast walking you through Lectio Divina — ancient prayer made simple. Each episode offers a Scripture passage, a moment of meditation, and space to rest in God's presence. This podcast is the companion to the Held four-volume devotional series by Steve Corbin, available now on Amazon. Whether anxiety feels like a whisper or a weight, you are not alone. New episodes every Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

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9 hours ago

6 min

“Has he promised, and will he not do it? Has he spoken, and will he not fulfill it?” Numbers 23:19
This Lectio Divina sits with Numbers 23:19-20 for Week 12 of Held, Confidence in God's Promises. Balaam speaks a truth that still holds, God is not like us, He does not go back on His word.
A guided reading, meditation, prayer, and contemplation, paced by you, not the clock.
If a promise from God has started to feel uncertain, this one is for you.
Held is a 52-week Catholic devotional journey through fear, trust, and the nearness of God. Learn more: XavierPublishing.com

9 hours ago

6 min

19 hours ago

5 min

“Has he promised, and will he not do it? Has he spoken, and will he not fulfill it?” (Numbers 23:19). I'm Steve Corbin, and this week on Held we sit with what it means to lean actual weight on what God has promised, not just believe it in theory. We'll pray through Numbers 23, Romans 8, and Psalm 145, and practice choosing one promise to carry through the week, written down and repeated daily. New episodes every Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

19 hours ago

5 min

4 days ago

6 min

“And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body” (Colossians 3:15). This Lectio Divina closes Week 11 of Held with Colossians 3:14-16. A guided reading, meditation, prayer, and contemplation, paced by you, not the clock. Part of the Held Catholic Devotional series -- Volume I, Week 11: Peace in Troubled Hearts.

4 days ago

6 min

6 days ago

5 min

“When I thought, my foot is slipping, your steadfast love, O Lord, held me up” (Psalm 94:18). This Lectio Divina sits with Psalm 94:17-19 for Week 11 of Held. A guided reading, meditation, prayer, and contemplation, paced by you, not the clock. Part of the Held Catholic Devotional series -- Volume I, Week 11: Peace in Troubled Hearts.

6 days ago

5 min

Aug 24, 2026

7 min

“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?” (Psalm 27:1). This Lectio Divina sits with Psalm 27:1-4 for Week 11 of Held. A guided reading, meditation, prayer, and contemplation, paced by you, not the clock. Part of the Held Catholic Devotional series -- Volume I, Week 11: Peace in Troubled Hearts.

Aug 24, 2026

7 min

Aug 23, 2026

15 min

Aug 23, 2026

15 min