Have you ever felt like you were close to God… but not with Him? Like you’re standing on the edge of something sacred, but unsure how to step in?

In this deeply personal and powerful episode, host Jan Touchberry unpacks the story of the Tent of Meeting from Exodus 33—and why so many of us choose to watch God move from a distance rather than meeting with Him face-to-face. Through storytelling, Scripture, and vulnerability, she invites you into a space of soul rest, deeper presence, and divine friendship.

Whether you’ve been in a dry spiritual season or you're craving more of God, this episode will stir your heart and give you practical ways to reconnect.

KEY POINTS:

• What the Tent of Meeting reveals about God's desire for intimacy

• Why we often settle for secondhand experiences with God

• The power of lingering in God's presence like Joshua did

• Real talk on fear, shame, and the lies that keep us outside the tent

• Five simple but powerful ways to step into deeper connection with God

• • The vision behind the upcoming Soul Rest Retreat and how to know if it’s for you

  
  

  TIMESTAMPS:

• 00:00 — Feeling disconnected from God lately? You’re not alone
  02:00 — “On the outside looking in”: Jan’s personal story of worship and longing
  05:45 — A supernatural encounter that changed everything
  07:49 — Introducing Exodus 33 and the story of the Tent of Meeting
  10:00 — The people had access to God… but most watched from afar
  13:11 — God still speaks as a friend today—will you draw near?
  14:57 — Joshua lingered: the legacy of those who stay
  17:12 — How to meet with God today (5 practical steps)
  22:55 — The vision for the Soul Rest Retreat is born
  24:44 — If this episode spoke to you, share it and step into what God’s inviting you to
  25:59 — A prayer for the woman ready to stop watching and start meeting with God

  
  

  QUOTABLES:

  “God is not interested in being admired from afar. He wants to meet with you—like a friend.”

  “The ones who linger in God’s presence are the ones He raises up for legacy.”

  “You don’t need a tabernacle. You just need space, honesty, and a willingness to stay.”

  
  

  LINKS & RESOURCES:

  • Learn more about the Soul Rest Retreat: https://jantouchberry.com/retreat

  • Follow Jan on Instagram: @JanTouchberry

  • Join the email list for upcoming episodes + more: https://jantouchberry.myflodesk.com/thecollab

    
    

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  💌 And if you're longing for space to truly rest and reconnect, check out the Soul Rest Retreat happening this November.