When anxiety steals your sleep or stress drowns out the still, small voice, sometimes what your soul needs most is permission to be still. Encountering Peace is a free, listener-supported ministry offering over 300 hours of guided Christian meditations rooted in Scripture — covering themes like sleep, anxiety, healing, hope, wisdom, and purpose.^1
Founded in 2018 by Dr. Drew Dickens — who previously served as Director of Content at Abide, one of the most popular Christian meditation apps — Encountering Peace grew from a simple insight: people are hungry not just for truth, but for presence.^2 Drew's journey in faith-based digital ministry began in 1996 at Need Him Global (now Need Him Ministries), where he facilitated live conversations with seekers worldwide. That decades-long thread of meeting people where they are runs through everything Encounter does.^2
The app delivers a new biblical meditation every day, and its library now includes 500+ meditations, 200+ YouTube videos, and over 170 YouVersion Bible reading plans.^3 A private journal feature lets you capture reflections and prayers, and a community comments section connects listeners in shared encouragement. Available on iOS, Android, Apple TV, and the web, with content in English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and Simplified Chinese.^1
Drew also authored Whispers of the Spirit: A 40-Day Guide to Intimate Prayer and hosts the Encounter Podcast, which together reach over 300,000 daily listeners.^5 He holds a doctorate with research focused on generative AI and spirituality, and has been featured on Moody Radio discussing the intersection of faith and technology.^6
Why Christians Love It"Adding this practice to my time with God has been such a blessing. I can't tell you how much you have impacted my life and helped me to find peace in the midst of chaos!" — App Store review^1
"It is simply Bible verses of God's promises read with soothing music. It is an hour long and I've yet to make it to the end before I fall into a deep restful sleep." — App Store review^1
"Encounter is great, because it teaches calming techniques with pleasant background noise/music with the added benefit of a Biblical (God seeking; God honoring) worldview." — App Store review^1
Notable- Non-profit ministry funded entirely by listener donations^3
- Partnership with YouVersion Bible App for 170+ reading plans^3
- Founder previously served as Director of Content at Abide^2
- Featured on Moody Radio's Karl and Crew discussing AI and spirituality^6
- Based in Dallas, Texas^4
Platforms: iOS, Android, Apple TV, Web
Pricing: Free
