Where do you go when you need to truly meet with God?

In Matthew 6:6, Jesus invites us into "the room"—a sacred, hidden place where authentic communion happens away from noise, performance, and spiritual exhaustion. But this isn't just about finding a quiet space. It's about discovering an inner sanctuary where you can release distractions and encounter the Father who sees in secret.

In this episode, host Donald E. Coleman explores the ancient practice of entering the secret place, unpacking what Jesus meant by "close the door" and why this hidden rhythm is essential for spiritual vitality.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• The deeper meaning of tameion (the Greek word for "room") and its significance as an inner chamber of the soul
• Why "closing the door" means more than physical solitude—it's releasing noise, expectations, and the need to perform
• The critical difference between transactional prayer and transformational presence with God
• What Jesus modeled in Luke 5:16 by regularly withdrawing to lonely places
• The surprising reward that comes not from productivity but from dwelling with the Father
• How to create your own sacred rhythm of hiddenness and make it an intentional daily practice

This episode is for you if:

• You're exhausted by physical or spiritual striving and ready to discover rest
• You want to move beyond surface-level prayer into deeper intimacy with God
• You struggle with constant distraction and need help finding stillness
• You're curious about contemplative prayer but don't know where to begin
• You sense God calling you to a hidden place, but you aren't sure what that looks like

The room isn't about results—it's about relationship. This is your invitation to shut out the noise and discover the peace that comes from being seen by the Father in secret.

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This podcast is a production of The Center for Biblical Coaching and Leadership. If this episode has been useful or inspiring to you in any way, please share it with someone else. Lastly, please follow the show and write a review.

If you want to go deeper on this journey, visit www.tcbcl.org to learn how we’re walking this path together through biblical coaching, spiritual formation, and the ROOTED Global Movement.

In this episode of Daily Living for Christ, Donald E. Coleman invites listeners to discover “The Turn”—the sacred beginning of a life of surrender (letting go). Drawing from Jesus’ first public message in Matthew 4 and Paul’s call to transformation in Romans 12, Donald unpacks the rich biblical meaning of Metanoia—a spiritual reorientation initiated by the Holy Spirit.

Donald emphasizes that metanoia is not merely a turning away from sin, but a devotional return to the indwelling presence of God. Through insights on the false self, egoic attachments, and the daily rhythm of sacred pause, this teaching encourages listeners to let go of control and embrace God's invitation to transformation and wholeness.

This episode is for those who feel called to begin again—to return, reorient, and rest in God’s presence.

Join Donald as he explores how true surrender marks the path toward deeper intimacy with Christ and opens the door to a life formed by God’s Agape.

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This podcast is a production of The Center for Biblical Coaching and Leadership. If this episode has been useful or inspiring to you in any way, please share it with someone else. Lastly, please follow the show and write a review.

If you want to go deeper on this journey, visit www.tcbcl.org to learn how we’re walking this path together through biblical coaching, spiritual formation, and the ROOTED Global Movement.

In this episode of the Daily Living for Christ Podcast, Donald E. Coleman continues the Letting Go to Enter In series with a deep reflection on Matthew 6:5-6 and Jesus’ invitation to the secret place. Too often, prayer becomes about performance—seeking approval, checking a box, or clinging to distractions. But Jesus points us to a different way: the Tameion, the inner room of the heart where the Father is already waiting.

Donald unpacks what it means to move from a performance-based structure to a presence-filled relationship, where prayer shifts from self-expression to communion. This episode explores:

• Why letting go (kenosis) is the gateway to entering God’s presence
• The difference between self-focused prayer and contemplative prayer that creates an inner sanctuary
• How Jesus modeled solitude and stillness as the rhythm of a life rooted in God
• The power of “The Pause”—15–20 seconds of silence that reorients us to God in the middle of daily life
• Practical ways to make your “prayer closet” more than a physical space, but a posture of the heart

If you’ve ever struggled with distractions in prayer or wondered how to move beyond words into genuine intimacy with the Father. This episode will encourage you to close the door, silence the noise, and rediscover the God who is waiting in the hidden place.

Tune in today and learn how to let go of performance so you can enter into God’s presence with freedom, authenticity, and joy.

"Have Questions, Send us a Message"

This podcast is a production of The Center for Biblical Coaching and Leadership. If this episode has been useful or inspiring to you in any way, please share it with someone else. Lastly, please follow the show and write a review.

If you want to go deeper on this journey, visit www.tcbcl.org to learn how we’re walking this path together through biblical coaching, spiritual formation, and the ROOTED Global Movement.