The Secret Place

The Secret Place

The Bible mentions many times the idea of dwelling or abiding in the secret place. It's a thought that refers to dwelling in God. In this devotional podcast series Derek Peters will explore what this idea of dwelling in God means, and how we can have this secret place in our own lives. Derek Peters is the Executive Pastor at Gateway Baptist Church in Brisbane, Australia. To find additional content related to this and other podcasts by Derek Peters, visit The Secret Place website.

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January 13, 2022 9 mins

In this episode, Derek speaks about the meaning of the phrase 'Analogia Spiritus,' that the Spirit of God and Spirit of man are to operate in unity through the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is constantly speaking in us, trying to draw us out of the fallen ways of man, and into the ways of God.   

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In this episode, Derek talks about how to surrender, through the example of Jesus in the garden of gethsemane.    

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January 18, 2022 9 mins

In this episode, Derek speaks about true love, God's love, the love that is brought to us through Jesus.    

If you're new to the podcast, listen to 'The Secret Place Explained' episode first, as Derek explains more about this concept.

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January 20, 2022 10 mins

In this episode, Derek shares the story of David, and the beginning of his journey with God. From the death of Goliath to running from Saul, Derek highlights how David wasn't able to trust God at times, and the collateral damage that followed.    

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January 23, 2022 10 mins

In this episode, Derek shares Psalm 27, how David felt about The Secret Place and how to become still and quiet, so that we may grow a deeper connection to God.     

If you're new to the podcast, listen to 'The Secret Place Explained' episode first, as Derek explains more about this concept.

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January 25, 2022 11 mins

In this episode, Derek describes fear, how it can appear in different forms, and how to battle it through worship.    

If you're new to the podcast, listen to 'The Secret Place Explained' episode first, as Derek explains more about this concept.

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January 27, 2022 10 mins

In this episode, Derek helps us with our posture towards fear, and shares how we can fight it by staying on the front foot.    

If you're new to the podcast, listen to 'The Secret Place Explained' episode first, as Derek explains more about this concept.

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January 30, 2022 11 mins

In this episode, Derek urges us not to strive, but to rest in Him by being more conscious of Him at every moment. To have less of me, and more of Him.    

If you're new to the podcast, listen to 'The Secret Place Explained' episode first, as Derek explains more about this concept.

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June 4, 2022 12 mins

In this episode, Derek speaks on the stresses of our everyday work and how they can become something that keeps us from rest. He explains that a holiday may help our body find rest, but our soul can only find rest in the quiet time with our Creator.    

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June 11, 2022 9 mins

In this episode, Derek explains the importance and impact that Jesus had on the world and still has on our lives today. Jesus is the incarnation of the hope of the world, from now and forever.

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June 18, 2022 9 mins

In this episode, Derek shares that God is crazy about you. He loves every part of you and would never do anything to harm you. God is so good to us, we simply need to surrender and rest in Him, to become closer in step with His perfect plan.     

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June 25, 2022 9 mins

In this episode, Derek explains the true meaning of life and describes a life that is truly lived to its fullest. Jesus is the way, the truth and the life. He is the giver of life as our Creator, and the giver of abundant life as our Saviour. 

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July 2, 2022 8 mins

In this episode, Derek speaks on the promises of the world and how they compare to the promise of Jesus. God wants us to enjoy His created world, but there is a difference between the world He created and the world's system. There is no greater satisfaction, then the satisfaction that God can offer you.

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August 13, 2022 11 mins

In this episode, Derek speaks about the invitation that Jesus extends to us, to stand where He stands next to the Father. After Jesus extends this offer to us, He prays for us, asking the Father to allow us to be one with Him just as Jesus is. Even right before His death, Jesus was extending His grace so that everyone may be saved.

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August 20, 2022 9 mins

In this episode, Derek focus's on verse 5 of Psalm 23. "You prepare a table before me, in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil, my cup overflows." Even in the Garden of Eden, God placed us in the midst of our enemies and said that Creation was good. Derek explores this thought further and seeks to find why God works this way.

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August 27, 2022 10 mins

In this episode, Derek shares the customs of a traditional Jewish Wedding and how the traditional practice aligns with the words of Jesus. Once the Bride and Groom have decided to get married, the Groom goes away and prepares a room in is Fathers house for them to live in. A while later the Groom returns for the Bride, but only the Father knows when that is.

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September 3, 2022 8 mins

In this episode, Derek explains the Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. It is very difficult to fully comprehend the Three Head of God, but by looking at Them as a Dance, we can see that They are together in every way, constantly moving back and forth in unison and unity. 

The Dance of The Trinity is not seperate from us, but God invites us to be part of Them and to surrender to Him. Take God everywhere you go today.

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September 10, 2022 10 mins

In this episode, Derek tackles one of the greatest challenges for believers, the accusation of sin. Sometimes we focus too much on what Adam did to condemn the world, and not enough on what Jesus did to save it. God promises that we are completely free when we come to Him and He has proven that to us through the life of Jesus. 

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September 17, 2022 7 mins

Psalm 145 is the most recited and sung Psalms in Jewish worship practice. It is a Psalm of David that describes God in great depth, exploring His greatness and nearness to mankind.

Derek speaks this Psalm over us today and encourages you to pause the episode where you see fit, to meditate and pray over the words. Replay this episode as often as you need and let this powerful description of God wash over you today.

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September 24, 2022 10 mins

In this episode of The Secret Place, Derek looks at the words of Jesus in John 6; "I am the bread of Heaven." Through Moses's story, Derek unpacks some of the more confusing verses in the New Testament where Jesus refers to Himself as food; "He who eats My flesh and drinks My blood, will have eternal life."

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