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This conversation I have with my friend Ashley Romney started with a simple question about her journey with God, and somewhere in the middle of it she said something that caught me off guard... I had to stop and just sit with it. Ashley is a coach for young women, helping them move through shame and into the truth of who they are as loved children of God, and she was a client of mine before this. We get into what it actually looks like to stop earning your worth and start receiving it.Ashley Romney is a coach for young women who walks them through shame and the things that block us from living into our identity as loved beings. You can connect with her at https://ashleyromney.com/Here's what we explore:▪️What changes when you stop seeing God as a "Santa Claus god" who's keeping a list▪️The five-year relationship Ashley stayed in trying to save someone, and what finally helped her take the leap▪️How she went from receiving everything through other people to hearing God for herself▪️"Love is all that exists" and what it does to your fear when you actually believe it▪️The porcupine and the puppy dog... a picture of what it looks like to learn to receive love▪️Why she competed in nine pageants, never won the crown, and how God showed her she was "secret Miss Murray" all along▪️Why your worth was never actually in questionChapters:00:00 Meeting Ashley and Why This Conversation Stayed With Me01:31 The "Santa Claus God" and Trying to Earn Worth06:41 Building Faith Back and Learning to Hear God for Herself11:40 When "Love Is All That Exists" Started to Change Everything17:23 The Porcupine and the Puppy Dog: Learning to Receive Love20:17 Nine Pageants, No Crown, and Being "Secret Miss Murray"33:21 Seeing God as a Partner Who Has Faith in YouIf something in this conversation stirred something in you, I'd love for you to just sit with it. Worth was never in question... maybe that's worth receiving today.

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How do you actually hear God's voice in everyday life? And how do you know it's really Him speaking?In Part 2 of our conversation on hearing God's voice, Kimberly Roddy and Elizabeth Powell move from stories and theology into practical ways to grow in listening prayer, spiritual discernment, stillness, and intimacy with God.If you've ever struggled to quiet your mind, wondered if you're “doing prayer wrong,” or felt unsure whether God is speaking to you, this episode offers biblical encouragement, practical wisdom, and grace-filled guidance.In this episode, we discuss:✨ Practical ways to slow down and listen to God✨ Why stillness is difficult in today's world✨ How journaling helps discern God's voice✨ The difference between God's voice, emotions, and personal desires✨ Why discernment takes time and spiritual maturity✨ How God often speaks through peace, presence, Scripture, and relationship✨ Why prayer is more than talking — it's practicing the presence of GodThis conversation is honest, practical, deeply encouraging, and filled with wisdom for anyone longing to grow closer to Jesus and hear Him more clearly.Listen now and join the conversation. If this helps you, subscribe, share with a friend who's trying to discern God's voice, and leave a review so more people can find the show.

Most of us were trained to read the Bible the way we were trained to lead — move fast, cover ground, extract what's useful, and get back to work. But what if that approach, by itself, is keeping you from the very transformation you're trying to produce in others?In this episode, I want to share a practice that has shaped my life for almost thirty years. A practice I cannot live without. It's called Lectio Divina — holy reading — and I believe it may be the single most important shift a Christian leader can make in their relationship with Scripture and with God.I'll take you through the history of this practice, the ancient monastic stream of reading that treated the Bible not as a text to be mastered but as a sacrament — a place of encounter with the living God. I'll share the four movements that structure it, and exactly what it looked like in my own devotional life this past week.This isn't theory. I'll be honest with you about the years I spent reading the Bible the way I approached leadership: achieve, produce, get it done. What that approach cost me — in my prayer life, my preaching, my soul — is something I wish someone had told me at 30.Lectio Divina interrupts the cycle of leading from information rather than formation. It doesn't just inform your sermons — it transforms the person preaching them. And it begins with something shockingly simple: slowing down long enough to let the Word read you.Reserve your spot at our upcoming Global Leaders Conference.September 30 – October 1, 202614th St. Salvation Army, NYC(Live Spanish Translation available)Register Now: https://ehd.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3421612Learn more about the EH Global Leader Conference 2026: emotionallyhealthy.org/conference

Most leaders don't need more motivation, they need clarity: Was that God… or just my thoughts?In this episode of The OWN IT Show (Holy Health), Justin Roethlingshoefer sits down with Pastor Adam Weber (Embrace Church, Sioux Falls) to break down how to hear God's voice in the real world — and why discipline, obedience, and daily rhythms don't kill the “fire”… they protect it.In this episode, you'll learn:Is it God or my thoughts? The 3 biblical filters for discernment (Scripture, prayer, wise counsel)The “say yes” principle: why spiritual sensitivity increases when you obey the small nudgesAdam's NFL chapel story: how one moment of obedience became a turning point (and why that matters for you)Why discipline creates spiritual depth: the Emmaus principle + “hearts burn within us”How to stop chasing “spiritual experiences” and start stewarding the human experience with ScriptureA powerful baptism story + what transformation actually looks like when it's real=============================================================================Holy Health Virtual SummitJoin us June 2–4 for the Holy Health Virtual Summit, a free three-day event bringing together faith-driven leaders like Brandon Lake, Pat Barrett, Nick Bare, and more to show you how stewarding your body is an act of worship, not just discipline. Get your tickets now at holyhealth.org/summit=============================================================================About Pastor Adam WeberPastor Adam Weber is the Founder and Lead Pastor of Embrace Church in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He's the author of Talking With God and Love Has a Name, and the host of the Life Between Sundays podcast — helping people follow Jesus in the ordinary, messy, Monday-through-Saturday parts of life.Connect with Adam:➡︎ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamaweber/ ➡︎ Website: https://www.adamweber.com/ ➡︎ Life Between Sundays (Podcast): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-between-sundays/id1119318768 ➡︎ Embrace Church: https://www.iamembrace.com/ ➡︎ Embrace Church YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/iamembraceBooks by Adam:➡︎ Love Has a Name: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/539237/love-has-a-name-by-adam-weber/ ➡︎ Talking With God: https://www.amazon.com/Talking-God-What-When-Dont/dp/1601429444/Support the show

St. Anthony of the Desert reveals why stepping away from noise and distraction is essential for hearing God clearly.Morning Offering, May 21, 2026Every morning, join Father Brad as he begins the day with prayer and reflection. In a few short minutes, Father Brad guides you in prayer, shares a brief reflection grounding your day in the Church's rhythm of feast days and liturgy, and provides you with the encouragement necessary to go forward with peace and strength. Disclaimer: The ads shown before, during, or after this video have no affiliation with Morning Offering and are controlled by YouTubeLet us do as the saints urge and begin our days in prayer together so as a community of believers we may join the Psalmist in saying, “In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.” (Psalm 5:3-4)________________

Have you ever asked yourself: “How do I know if God is speaking to me?”Or maybe: “Why does prayer sometimes feel one-sided?”In this week's podcast episode, which is Part 1, we continue our series on prayer by diving into one of the most personal and important questions in our faith journey: learning how to hear God and recognize His voice.Through honest conversation, personal stories, biblical encouragement, and practical wisdom, they unpack what it means to develop a real relationship with God through listening prayer. Together they discuss:✨ Why hearing God is rooted in relationship, not performance✨ What Scripture says about God speaking to His people✨ How God often speaks through peace, impressions, images, Scripture, and the Holy Spirit✨ Why seasons of silence don't mean God has abandoned you✨ How to discern whether what you're hearing aligns with God's character and WordKimberly also shares a personal story from her twenties about a moment that deeply shaped her understanding of listening prayer and God's guidance.If you've ever struggled to hear God clearly, felt spiritually stuck, or wondered if God still speaks today, this conversation will encourage you deeply.Subscribe for more conversations about prayer, spiritual growth, healing, identity, and walking closely with Jesus.

This conversation I have with Beatty Carmichael is one I've been thinking about since we recorded it. Beatty has spent decades learning to trust God at His word through financial near-disasters and real-world healings, and what he shares here is deeply biblical... and quietly life-changing.Beatty Carmichael is a businessman, author, and healing practitioner and the author of The Prayer of Freedom.Expect to explore what it actually means to take God at His word in financial crisis, how Beatty tripled his giving while broke and why the math still worked, what scripture says about the connection between unconfessed sin and physical sickness, the heavenly courtroom framework and why pleading the blood of Jesus isn't just metaphor, and how anxiety, chronic pain, and addiction can disappear through confession and repentance.Chapters00:00 Tripling His Giving While Broke: The Story That Started It All06:37 The $25 Test: What Happened When Beatty Gave 45% of His Income11:38 Naaman's Story and Why Faith Is Just Obedience19:14 "If You Believed I Would, How Would You Be Acting?"25:30 Learning to Hear God's Voice and Why Beatty Stopped Trusting Men to Interpret Scripture32:00 How Sin Creates a Legal Opening for the Enemy40:00 The Heavenly Courtroom Vision and Pleading the Blood of Jesus58:32 The Biblical Pattern: Sin, Sickness, and Confession01:06:12 Anxiety Gone in Four Minutes: A Real Story from the Prayer Line01:12:03 Catherine's Story: Heroin, Migraines, and Anxiety — All GoneIf something in this conversation stirred something in you, I hope you'll sit with it... and maybe even bring one part of it to God and ask Him what He wants you to do with it.

Have you ever felt like you were doing all the right things—reading your Bible, praying, showing up… and God just felt silent?This episode is for that moment.You're reading your Bible. You're praying. You're doing everything you've been taught to do… but it feels like nothing is happening.In this episode, Jenilee sits down with Jessica DeYoung to talk about what it actually means to walk through a “wilderness season” in your faith—and why it might not mean something is wrong.You'll learn:Why God can feel distant even when you're doing everything rightWhat a “wilderness season” really is (and why it matters for your spiritual growth)How to stay connected to God when you feel nothingThe role surrender plays in spiritual growth & breakthroughPractical ways to reconnect with God beyond your normal routineHow your body, soul, and spirit all affect your ability to hear GodIf you've been questioning your faith, feeling disconnected, or wondering if you've done something wrong… this conversation will help you reframe what's really happening.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 Why God Feels Silent (Even When You're Doing Everything Right)02:42 What a Wilderness Season Really Means03:32 The Connection Problem Most Christians Miss04:53 What You're Actually Learning in the Wilderness07:11 The Real Role of Surrender (and Why It's Hard)09:31 New Ways God Might Be Trying to Speak to You11:24 Body, Soul, and Spirit—Why It All Matters13:34 What Surrender Actually Looks Like (Practical)16:16 Trusting God When You Don't UnderstandCONNECT WITH JEN & JESSICA:

Got a question? Let us know!Host: Heather Guests: Jamey, Chelle, Pastor LaurenWEEKEND CHITCHATQuick catch-up: What did y'all get into this weekend?BIBLE READING CHALLENGEWhat stood out to you from this week's reading?WHAT THE WHAT????Listener questions if submitted.SUNDAY DISHJamey, this week you continued our Losing Myself series by talking about how constant noise, scrolling, and distraction can slowly disconnect us from God and even ourselves. Through Moses in Exodus 3, we saw that hidden seasons aren't wasted — and that God often speaks when we finally slow down enough to notice. The invitation was simple, but challenging: Go Silent to Hear God.Q1 — Loudest Place EverBefore we get deep…what's the loudest environment you've ever been in? Did you love it or immediately want to escape?Q2 — The Anxious GenerationYou talked about the tension families feel around devices, social media, and screen time, and referenced The Anxious Generation and The Tech-Wise Family.Can y'all recap some of those ideas and share how you see technology shaping kids, students, and adults right now?Follow-up: How does our Next Gen ministry partner with parents in this?Q3 — When Connectedness Becomes Too MuchJamey, you talked about how constant information and stimulation can actually short-circuit what God wants to do in us.Where have you personally seen anxiety, comparison, or FOMO increase when your attention became too consumed by the noise of the world?Q4 — The Holy Work of NoticingMoses wasn't looking for a spiritual moment — he was just tending sheep when he noticed the burning bush and turned aside.What does it teach us that God spoke after Moses stopped and paid attention?Follow-up: Where might we be moving too fast to notice God right now?Q5 — Noise That Hides GodYou said, “The noise keeps God hidden.”How do we discern the difference between healthy engagement and the kind of noise that dulls our ability to hear God?Follow-up: What are some signs we're becoming spiritually distracted?Q6 — Go Silent to Hear GodThe big idea this week was: Go Silent to Hear God.Why does silence feel so uncomfortable for many of us?Follow-up: What might change in our church and homes if we treated silence as an act of trust instead of emptiness?Q7 — Starting SmallFor someone who wants to practice silence with God but feels awkward or intimidated by it, what's one simple place to start this week?Follow-up: What do we do when God brings a Scripture, person, or quiet nudge to mind?JOIN US SUNDAY!That's all the time we have for today! Be sure to share this episode and invite someone to join you this Sunday as we continue our Losing Myself series at 9 and 10:45. If you can't make it in person, join us on YouTube at 1PM.Until then, don't forget — we're here for good. Go BE LOVE!Stay Connected Website: https://believerschurch.org/ Bible Reading Plan: https://believerschurch.org/bible-reading-plan/Believers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/believerschurch.va/ Believers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/believers_church/Subscribe to The Outlet: https://believerschurch.us13.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=66f00f86238de86688d2480e6&id=729c3f381f

Many Christians wonder about hearing God’s voice…many don’t think it’s possible. Many attend church and are never exposed to the concept of hearing God’s voice. According to scripture, we can hear God's voice and He wants us to hear Him. This could be a game-changer for you. Don't miss it.

In this episode of The Estherpreneur Podcast, I'm sharing what the Lord has been teaching me through a surprising mentor… my four-year-old daughter.I've been in a season where God is restoring childlike wonder in me again, and it's been healing in ways I didn't expect. In this conversation, I walk you through four lessons my daughter models naturally—lessons that many adults have to re-learn the hard way:1. Trust without demanding control2. Ask boldly without shame3. Find wonder in what adults ignore4. Recover quickly and don't camp in disappointmentThis episode is for the entrepreneur who feels tired, guarded, or spiritually “mature” in a way that quietly became heavy. God doesn't want your faith hardened by life. He wants it healed.The Estherpreneur Podcast is for CEOs, founders, and faith-driven entrepreneurs who are growing—but something feels misaligned. Whether it's your structure, your clarity, or your capacity, this show helps you identify what's off and what to focus on next.Hosted by Edna Harding, author of "The Ugly Side of Sales 2.0" and founder of Favor & Wealth, a business growth strategy firm that helps leaders scale with clarity, structure, and biblical alignment.

The Holy Spirit is living and active. The question we should be asking ourselves is not "Is God speaking," but "Are we listening?" In this episode Rabbi shares wisdom on how to refocus your thinking in order to better connect with God. **** BECOME A MONTHLY PARTNER - https://djj.show/YTAPartner   **** DONATE - https://djj.show/YTADonate  **** TEACHING NOTES -   https://djj.show/9av TITLE: Hear God's Voice (Spirit Consciousness)

Faith Ventures welcomes Scott Maderer, founder of Inspired Stewardship, business coach, lay church leader, and host of the Inspired Stewardship Podcast — now over 1,800 episodes strong. Scott works with Christians in every walk of life to help them think more intentionally about how they steward their time, talent, and treasure, and how those three areas shape everything else: their relationships, their work, their finances, and their walk with God.Scott shares his journey from science degrees at Texas A&M to sixteen years in the classroom to a senior executive role in the corporate world — and the financial crisis in the middle of it all that brought him to the edge of suicide and back. He opens up about the $78,000 in debt that nearly destroyed his marriage, the Dave Ramsey broadcast that broke through at exactly the right moment, and the radical lifestyle change that paid off nearly $79,000 to the penny. He reflects on how that season reshaped everything he understands about stewardship — not as a financial concept, but as a whole-life framework for living in alignment with how God built you.The conversation then moves into Scott's coaching philosophy: the difference between what you can choose and what you can control, why so many Christians build the wrong life because they never asked the right questions first, and how to get quiet enough to actually hear God when you're facing a real decision — and then do something about what you hear.Whether you're buried in debt, burned out in a career that doesn't fit, or just trying to figure out how to align your work with the life God designed you to live, Scott's story and framework will give you both the permission and the tools to start.The Faith Ventures Podcast is part of the Christians For Liberty Network, a project of the Libertarian Christian Institute. Audio cleaned up with the Podsworth App!https://podsworth.comUse code LCI50 for 50% off your first order at Podsworth.com to clean up your voice recordings and also support LCI!

In our first episode from BeSo Live, we answer the question that our attendees most wanted answered. They asked, “How do you hear God's voice from your own thoughts?” If you want to grow in your understanding of God's voice, this episode is for you!

Do you ever find yourself thinking, "How do I know God is even listening?" and, "What is He even saying to me right now? I don't understand. How can I be sure?" We all feel like that sometimes. In this week's episode, I'm sharing how to listen. Join the waitlist for the Lettering Club! ⁠https://www.pzazzonline.com/whatever-letter⁠ Connect with us! Website: ⁠https://www.pzazzonline.com/⁠ Facebook: ⁠www.facebook.com/pzazzartstudio⁠ Instagram- ⁠www.instagram.com/pzazzartstudio⁠  Text us: 1-334-249-1818

Hey Winner, If you've ever found yourself second-guessing decisions, overanalyzing every move, or wondering why your business feels heavier than it should, this conversation is for you. In today's episode, I'm joined by Heather O'Brien, prophetic healing coach, author, and host of the Heal with God podcast. Together, we explore why so many entrepreneurial struggles aren't actually strategy problems at all, and what changes when we slow down long enough to ask God what's really going on beneath the surface. Heather shares how fear, unresolved pain, or old belief systems often masquerade as procrastination, burnout, or confusion, and how learning to discern the true root brings clarity and peace even before circumstances change. If you're faithful, capable, and doing “all the right things” but still feel stuck, this episode offers a gentler, wiser way forward. Rooting for you ~ Gabe   New to the podcast? Start here: https://redhotmindset.com/podcast-start/   LISTEN TO HEAR: How to discern God's voice in everyday business decisions without overthinking or second-guessing How to recognize when fear, doubt, or unresolved pain is showing up as a “business problem” instead of a strategy gap How to build and make decisions with greater peace, confidence, and Kingdom clarity even before circumstances change   LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE: Heather's website: https://heatherobrien.net/   CONNECT WITH ME: ➡️ Website: https://redhotmindset.com/ ➡️ Join the Red Hot Accountability Club: https://redhotmindset.com/rha/ ➡️ Free mini course: Craft Your Marketing Strategy Without Social Media: https://redhotmindset.com/marketing/ ➡️ Free workshop: 3 Secrets to Making Progress on Your Goals without Burnout—Even When Life Feels Chaotic: https://redhotmindset.com/goals/

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In our first episode from BeSo Live, we answer the question that our attendees most wanted answered. They asked, “How do you hear God's voice from your own thoughts?” If you want to grow in your understanding of God's voice, this episode is for you!

Do you want to experience God's supernatural presence in your life? Rabbi Schneider shares the steps you can take to experience God's presence today. **** BECOME A MONTHLY PARTNER - https://djj.show/YTAPartner   **** DONATE - https://djj.show/YTADonate  **** TEACHING NOTES - https://djj.show/4ze 

Do you ever feel like you don't even know what's going on inside of you? Like you're reacting… overwhelmed… irritated… shutting down… but you don't actually know why? Do you stay busy, distracted, or constantly consuming… just to avoid slowing down long enough to feel what's really there? In today's episode, we continue the Go Slow series by turning inward— and talking about what it looks like to slow down with yourself. Because in a world filled with noise, scrolling, podcasts, and constant input… many of us have lost the ability to sit in silence and actually reflect. And without that? We miss what's happening beneath the surface. We miss our pain. We miss our patterns. We miss how our thoughts and emotions are shaping our lives and relationships. And even more importantly… we miss what God is trying to show us. In this episode, we unpack why introspection feels so uncomfortable, how numbing and distraction are keeping you stuck, and why creating space to reflect is essential for real growth. Because here's the truth: If God is going to do something through you… He first wants to do something in you. And that requires slowing down long enough to actually see what's going on inside. love, Brittany    Ready to become a peaceful wife and Mama? Sign Up for the Pain to Peace Academy HERE. Come say hi and join the Morning Mama Facebook Group! I would love to hear your story and know your name.    ALL THE LINKS FOR ALL THE THINGS! Morning Mama Website Pain to Peace Academy Morning Mama Facebook Group Follow Us on Instagram Find a Restoration Therapist Come say hi by emailing hello@morningmamapodcast.com

Link to the full podcast:https://youtu.be/5pZTLh7Atc8?si=umx7t_zFFyZlsyAV You're still showing up. But are you leading with clarity — or just holding it together? Take 15 minutes to reflect with the Christian Leader® Self-Assessment — a simple tool to help you see what's really working... and what's quietly wearing you out. It's free!https://www.ryanfranklin.org/clselfassessment Description:Raymond Woodward teaches that hearing God is rooted in relationship, not technique. True discernment flows from submission—aligning your will under God and remaining accountable to spiritual voices He places in your life. As intimacy with God deepens, His voice becomes clearer, and obedience sharpens sensitivity. Like sheep recognizing a shepherd, believers learn His voice through trust, consistency, and proximity—rejecting unfamiliar voices and staying grounded in Scripture and godly influence.Purchase Christian Leader Sight Planner (a tool that has drastically changed Ryan's productivity): Black Cover – https://amzn.to/3JpBHvm Blue Cover – https://amzn.to/4ouFRB9 Green Cover – https://amzn.to/4oXVLUr Purchase The Christian Leader Blueprint book today: https://www.ryanfranklin.org/blueprintbookDownload The Christian Leader Blueprint – Short Guide (Free): https://www.ryanfranklin.org/blueprint Take the Christian Leader® Self-Assessment (Free):https://www.ryanfranklin.org/clselfassessment Learn more about Christian Leader® Community Coaching:https://www.ryanfranklin.org/communitycoaching YouTube and Audio Podcast: https://www.ryanfranklin.org/leaderpodcast Connect with Ryan: Email: info@ryanfranklin.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rnfranklin/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rnfranklin/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rnfranklin/ Audio mastering by Apostolic Audio: https://www.apostolic-audio.com#leadership, #thoughtleadership, #ministry, #pastor, #pastors, #churches, #leadershiptraining, #churchleader, #churchleaders, #influence, #leadershipdevelopment, #coaching, #executivecoach, #leadershipcoaching, #productivitycoach, #productivity, #growthmindset, #theproductiveleader, #ChristianLeader, #ChristianLeadership, #LeadershipPodcast, #FaithAndBusiness, #PodcastInterview, #ChristianEntrepreneurship, #KingdomImpact, #PodcastInspiration, #LeadershipJourney, #PurposeDriven, #ChristianPodcast, #LeadershipEssentials, #LeadershipFundamentalsSend us Fan Mail

Let Them Hear God's Sufficient Word Series: The Gospel of Luke Scripture: Luke 16:19-31 Date: May 3rd, 2026 Preacher: Pastor Joshua KirstineThe post Let Them Hear God's Sufficient Word first appeared on Disciples Church.

Thank you for watching All Peoples Church live stream. Pastor Jeff shares the third teaching in the series: Hearing God's Voice. This teaching is called: Stillness - Positioning Your Inner Man to Hear God Service from May 3, 2026. For more information, please visit our website, www.allpeopleschurch.us or find us on social media!

Audio Transcript Today. And I’m going to be preaching a message from the Bible in order that we would hear God speak to us. So the passage that we’re going to be studying is First Thessalonians. So if you have a Bible, go ahead and open up to the Burke, the book of first Thessalonians. It’s like right in the middle of the New Testament. So there’s Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and there’s first and second Philistines, Thessalonians. And if you don’t have a Bible, there should be some blue Bibles in, around on the chairs. You can grab one of those and open up. Because I’m just going to be reading through this passage verse by verse as I preach through it. So first Thessalonians, chapter 5. I’ll be reading verses 1 through 11. Here’s what the word of the Lord has for us today. Says now, concerning the times and the seasons, brothers, you have no need to have anything written to you. For you yourselves are fully aware that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. While people are saying there is peace and security, then sudden destruction will come upon them as labor pains come upon a pregnant woman. And they will not escape. But you are not in darkness, brothers, for that day to surprise you like a thief. For you are all children of light, children of the day. And we are not of the night or of the darkness. So then let us not sleep as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober. For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk are drunk at night. But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, having put on the breastplate of faith and love and for a helmet. The hope of salvation for God has not destined us for wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, who died for us, so that whether we are awake or asleep, we might live with him. Therefore, encourage one another and build one another up just as you are doing. Please pray with me and we’ll get started. God, thank you that you speak through your word, even through the folly of man like me. God, I pray. Please keep me from error and help. Help me to speak what you have for us this morning. And I pray, Lord, that you would give each person here a heart to receive your word and ears to hear what you are saying. And so God meet with us here as we look at your word and study it together. In Jesus name we all pray. Amen. Okay, so before I jump into this passage, on the day of the Lord, I’M going to read to you two different poems that are written in the 1800s concerning the return of Christ. And each of these are from two different perspectives of when Christ returns. So just listen to these poems. This first one is called the Advent by Christina Rossetti. It says, watchmen, what of the night? The stars are dim and the morning is at hand and we must watch for him. Watchman, what of the night? The night is long Wait till the day star arise with shout and song. Where are the lamps? They are trimmed and burning bright. Where is the bridegroom? He cometh in the night. Is there a cry? Yes, there is a sudden cry the bridegroom is at hand, his hour is nigh the bridegroom comes, he comes to claim his own. The winter is quite past and the flowers are blown the time of singing birds is come at last the night is wearing out and the day is past. It’s the first poem. Here’s the second poem. That’s called the Food. Foolish Virgins by Alfred Tennyson. Here’s what it Late, late, so late and dark the night and chill Late, late, so late but we can enter still Too late, too late, ye cannot enter now, no light had we for that we do repent and learning this the pride groom should Surely we’ll relent Too late, too late, ye cannot enter now no light so late and dark and chill the night O let us in, that we may find the light. Too late, too late, ye cannot enter now have we not heard? The bridegroom is so sweet O let us in. Though late to kiss his feet no, no, too late, ye cannot enter now now both of these poems speak of the sobering event that is the day of the Lord. Some will be found awake in the light with their lamps burning bright, but others will be found asleep in the dark. And these poems reflect the somber reality of the parable of the Ten virgins that Jesus. Jesus teaches concerning his coming. And it also reflects what our passage is speaking about today. And when the Son of Man comes, what will he find? Which will you be? When the Lord returns and when we have to give an account for our souls, will you be sober and awake in the light, or will you be drunk and asleep in the dark? My hope is that studying this passage this morning will give you the answer as we study this passage. So that being said, look with me at First Thessalonians, and before I do that, I’m going to give you a little bit of context concerning this passage. So First Thessalonians was written to the new believers in Thessalonica, only a few months after Paul and Timothy had to leave due to persecution. The church at Thessalonica was very young and they were without any leaders. And therefore Paul wrote this letter to encourage the Thessalonian church, to remind them that sanctification in the midst of persecution was God’s will for their lives. And he desired to clear up any confusion about the Lord’s second coming. So about a month ago, I preached on 1 Thessalonians 4, 4 verses 13 through 18, concerning the state of those who die in the Lord, and about Jesus’s second coming, when he will bring his people to himself. The Thessalonian believers at the time were confused about what was happening when a believer died and if they would experience the Lord’s second coming or not. And so in our last passage, Paul affirmed the Thessalonians that, yes, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep, and those who are alive will not precede those who have fallen asleep at the coming of Christ. Rather, the Lord himself will descend with a shout and with a sound of the trumpet. The dead in Christ will be raised first, and then those who are alive will be caught up together with them to always be with the Lord. And so, after clearing up this confusion, Paul now has more to say in chapter five concerning the day of the Lord. And so, before I get into this, I’m just going to mention that some Christians view this passage as a separate event from the gathering of God’s people that is talked about in chapter four, which is known as the Rapture. And so those that view this as two separate events, this is called dispensational premillennialism. And other Christians view the gathering of God’s people in chapter four. And then what we’re about to read here in chapter five as the same event. And this view would be called historical premillennialism. Or there’s also other views that take these two events to be the same one. And so all of these views, both of these arguments that are made from historical premillennialism and dispensational premillennialism, they both have reliable theologians that back behind them with strong biblical arguments. I personally tend to think that this is the same event when Christ returns, based on what Paul describes in 2nd Thessalonians chapter 2. But I also find myself going back and forth at times. So regardless of your eschatological view, your end time view on this, the main point is that Jesus will return on the day of The Lord, which is what our passage is looking at here. So look with me at verses one through two. God’s word says now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers, which side note, brothers here is referring to brothers and sisters in Christ at Thessalonica. Brothers and sisters, you have no need to have anything written to you, for you yourselves are fully aware that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. The day of the Lord mentioned here is referring to the great day of God’s judgment upon all mankind. And this will be after the tribulation, when all the earth will be judged and God will melt the elements of the earth in his wrath in order to wipe it clean of all of its evil and make all things new. Second Peter 3:10 says this. But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, and on that day the heavens will pass away with a loud noise and the elements will burn and be dissolved, and the earth and the works on it will be disclosed for the wicked and the ungodly. This will be a terrifying day, for God is holy and he is a consuming fire against all unrighteousness. But for the righteous who have faith in Christ, the day of the Lord will come with rejoicing and praise to God as justice is established on the earth once and forevermore. And so concerning the times and seasons, that our passage begins with the day of the Lord, Paul says he has nothing more to write to these Thessalonians about this. And this is likely because Paul already taught the Thessalonians that no one knows the times or the seasons when the day of the Lord will occur. Not even the Son of God knows. Only the Father knows when Christ will return and when finality will come to the earth. And so Paul had also taught the Thessalonians that when the day of the Lord comes, it would be like a thief in the night. And so these are chilling words meant to wake up everybody who hears them. And so Jesus himself said that he would come like a thief in the night in the Gospels. And so Matthew 24:40,44 says this. Then two men will be in the field, one will be taken and one left. Two women will be grinding at the mill, one will be taken and one left. Therefore stay awake, for you do not know on the day that the Lord is coming. But know this, that if the master of the house had known in what part of the night the thief was coming, he would have stayed awake and would not have let his house be broken into. Therefore you also must be ready for The Son of man is coming at an hour that you do not expect. So Jesus compares his second coming to that of a thief breaking into a home in the middle of the night. When a person least excited, and this is how the majority of the world will experience the second coming of Christ. It will be sudden and completely unexpected and it will leave each person empty handed before the judgment seat of God. And just as the poem I read to you at the end, there will be a sober reflection that it is too late to now enter in to God’s kingdom with Christ when He comes. And so verse three gives us more insight onto this saying. While people are saying there is peace and security, then sudden destruction will come upon them as labor pains upon a pregnant woman and they will not escape. Here we learn that there will be a false sense of peace and security before the day of the Lord’s coming. And this sense of peace and security, it will not come from the Lord, but it will be found in the world through one’s possessions or through a trust in the government, or trust in a world leader. It will be a misplaced peace and security. And Jesus taught that just as people were eating and drinking and marrying in the days of Noah, on the day when the flood came and swept them away, so will be when the Christ returns on the night the thief arrives. The world’s false sense of peace and security will not be able to keep them from the hour that their souls must give account to the living God. Our passage says sudden destruction will come upon them as labor pains. Just as labor is inevitable once labor has begun, so the sudden judgment of God will inevitably come upon the earth and there will be no escape. These words are terrifying to hear. Just as the words in the poem that I read a couple weeks ago. We had a major storm that rolled through in the area with warnings of severe hail and multiple destructive tornadoes that could roll through the area. And at one point as this storm was going over all of Dane county and all throughout the Midwest, in the middle of the dark clouds and the continuous booming thunder which I think many of you here experienced, there was sirens that began to sound in the middle of the storm and echo across the Madison area, warning that a tornado has been sighted and to seek shelter immediately. Immediately. These verses and others like it that we’re reading here, it’s like the sound of tornado sirens. They are warning all who will listen that impending destruction is coming like a thief in the night, and if one is not prepared and ready for his coming, there will be no escape which is Deeply chilling and sober words in this passage. But to take a shift from this heaviness, we get to verse four. In verse four, we get to some very much so needed Good news. Verse 4 says, but you believers in Thessalonica, you are not in darkness, brothers, for that day to surprise you like a thief, for you are all children of the light, children of the day. We’re not of the night or of the darkness. So here Paul brings some much needed clarification. The day of the Lord is not going to surprise believers as it will surprise the rest of the world. And this is because the Thessalonian brothers and sisters are not in darkness, but instead they are children of the light. Now, what exactly is Paul saying here? 2Nd Corinthians 4, 6, I think gives us a pretty clear understanding of what Paul is saying. And here’s what it says. For God, who said, let light shine out of darkness, he has shown in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. So what Paul is saying is the same God who said, let there be light has now brought light into man through faith in him, and Jesus himself is the light of the world. When a person places their faith in Jesus, the light of Christ is made manifest within them as God gives them a new heart and new desires to follow God’s word. Through faith, God’s people become children of the light that they may walk in good works, that the Holy Spirit enables them to do, works that reflect Christ and bring spiritual light upon the earth. And in contrast, the world is described as living in darkness, and this represents spiritual darkness. As people live in rebellion against God and unable to walk in godliness and unable to understand the truth of God’s word. In the darkness, the world rejects God and seeks pleasure without him by living for their passions of the flesh, which results in sin and death. But children of the light, they do not live this way because they have seen Christ and they have come to the knowledge that Jesus is the Lord. And they devote their lives to following Christ and from putting away darkness and putting away sin. Sin hides itself in the dark, but righteousness shines brightly in the light of day. God’s people are not of the night or of the darkness any longer. They have turned from darkness and now live in Christ’s glorious light. And because God’s people live in the light, they know Christ and they know Jesus is going to return. Therefore, God’s children will not be surprised or caught off guard when Christ arrives. They will be ready with lamps burning in the night, and they’ll be ready to meet their groom and be brought to his side. Those living in darkness, they ignore the warnings and do not expect or desire the day of the Lord to come, which is why it surprises them. But God’s people, they hear the tornado sirens and they turn to Jesus for shelter by the grace of God. So children of the light live in the day where they expect their Savior to return, and their hearts long for his coming to make all things new, where darkness and sin will rule no longer. And so, that being said, my first application from this passage for believers here is, live as children of the light. If you have faith in Christ, the light switch, the spiritual light switch in your life has been flipped on. No longer do you live in darkness where sin is your master, Jesus is your master, Jesus is your guide in this day. His Word is a lamp to your feet that you may walk in a different way from how the world walks and stumbles in darkness. Because you are children of the light, you’re gonna look different. And that is actually okay. Jesus wants us to live differently and to shine our light bright so that others may see our good works and glorify our God who is in heaven. The time for dwelling in darkness is over for the believer, and the time for living for Christ in the light has just now begun. So, so, fellow brothers and sisters in Christ, just like the Thessalonians, live as children of the light, for you no longer live in darkness. You are free to walk in the light of Christ and good works that glorify him. Moving on to verse 6, it says so then 6 and 7 says so then let us not sleep as others do, but let us keep awake and sober. For those who sleep, they sleep at night, and those who get drunk, get drunk at night. And so if anybody here is already starting to fall asleep a little bit, this is to you, go ahead and wake up, be sober. Don’t let my sermon put you to sleep. No. So Paul here, he’s like, further emphasizing the difference between believers who are children of the light and then non believers who are living in darkness. Paul says that those who are living in the dark spend their time sleeping at night and getting drunk at night. What’s important here is that Paul isn’t talking about what physical sleeping and drunkenness does. He’s actually using these as metaphors to communicate that unbelievers are spiritually asleep and drunk. And as they live in darkness, so those living in the darkness without God and without the light of Christ, spend their time spiritually asleep at the wheel. Sleep and drunkenness are both states where reality is distorted and one is not able to fully understand what is going on around them. Unbelievers are oblivious to spiritual truth that is found in God’s word through faith in Christ. They have no awareness of what God’s will is for their lives or any true understanding of that Jesus is going to return and demand an account for their soul. Instead, they live in sin and drown out God’s truth through being intoxicated with what the world has to offer. But Paul, as already pointed out, that’s not who we are referring to. Believers. We are not of the night or spiritually asleep at the wheel. Rather, God’s people are alive and are awake. Therefore, let us not hit snooze on the things of God and sleep spiritually as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober. Highlight underline Circle this in your Bibles because I think this is the most important application in our passage today. Keep awake and be sober Because God’s people are children of the day and understand the will of God and they understand the will of God and that Jesus is going to demand an account for the way that we live. So we must keep spiritually awake and remain spiritually sober. As I said before, the day of the Lord being related to a thief in the night is meant to sound the alarm in our minds and nudge God’s people to stay awake and to be alert. Time and history is moving towards one end and that is the day of the Lord. Today, if you find yourself distracted by things of the world or just like kind of living on autopilot going from day to day, then hear the word of the Lord to you this morning. Keep awake and be sober. God has work for you to do today to honor him and to point others to Christ so that they may turn from darkness into light. Be aware of God’s will for your life and be ready for Christ to return so that when he does, you may hear him say these good words that are well done, my good and faithful servant. And when I say understand God’s will, I mean his revealed will through His Word applied to each day. So what Christ asks us to do and the ways he calls us to love one another and to love God. If the day of the Lord changes nothing about how you live day by day, you may be spiritually asleep at the wheel and drunk on the world. While I was working at a collegiate ministry in New Mexico called the Christian Challenge, back when I was a young Buck. Shortly after I’d graduated, there was a staff meeting where I was working at this collegiate ministry, and we had to make some big decisions on where we were going to send college students on summer mission trips with our partner missionaries. And one of the partner missionaries actually got kicked out of the country only months before the trips are going to happen. And so, as this happened, there were some other providential opportunities that had presented themselves, but were certainly a large pivot from what the ministry had originally planned for. And so in the middle of our meeting, the director named David, who was sort of a mentor to me, he said something that I will not forget. He said, what is God doing through all this? He didn’t say it out of anger or out of doubt, but he said it in, like, curiosity and in wonder, like, what is it that the Lord is doing among us? In this unforeseen pivot is the Lord closing one door, one partnership, and now opening another to proclaim the Gospel to another nation? And as David asked these questions to all of us in our staff meeting, it kind of just like snapped me out of my narrow focus where I was just thinking, how do we fix this? Where do we send students? But David, he was thinking, what is the will of God in this circumstance? And what is it that God is doing today in my life? What is it the Lord is doing here that we may keep in step with him and his plans so that he would be glorified? Therefore, just as David was awake and sober of the situation, we too should keep awake and be sober and pondering, what is it that the Lord is doing in my life today? For the Lord is among us, and he is preparing to come on that great and mighty day. Do we perceive it or are we asleep? Moving on to verse eight, it says, but since we belong to the day, let us be sober, having put on the breastplate of faith and love and for a helmet, the hope of salvation. Here Paul gives some practical applications for us on how God’s people are to remain sober before the day of the Lord. They do this by putting on the breastplate of faith and love and the helmet that is the hope of salvation. Here Paul attaches these virtues to pieces of armor similar to the armor of God that’s found in the book of Ephesians. And so faith and love are to be central to a believer’s life, like a breastplate and hope of salvation protects one’s mind from fears or doubts, knowing for certain that they are saved in Christ. And so Paul communicates that these pieces of armor keep a believer soberly aware of God’s will and his truth in their lives. These three virtues are mentioned together in other letters as vital virtues that work together in one’s life as they walk with Christ. For one’s faith angers oneself to Christ, bringing salvation and sanctification that results in good works. One’s love grows their affection for God and for their neighbor to fulfill the greatest commandment. And one’s hope of salvation spurs them on towards what lies ahead, knowing salvation is guaranteed through the finished work of Christ on the cross. Each of these virtues are a gift from God, and each of them keep a believer soberly fixed on Christ and on his return. So moving to verses 9 through 10, God’s word gives us an incredible truth to end on. So verse nine look with me in your Bibles it says, for God has not destined us for wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ who died for us, so that whether we are awake or asleep, we might live with Him. Now, talking about God’s wrath is generally an uncomfortable topic. Therefore, the day of the Lord is not an easy day to process, and this passage is not easy to process. For the day of the Lord is when God’s wrath is poured out on all ungodliness and wickedness on the earth. But throughout this passage, Paul again and again affirms God’s people that the day of the Lord will be different. For those who have found in Christ, the day of the Lord won’t surprise them like a thief in the night. You are not children of darkness or of the night. You are not asleep or drunk on the world. You are alive, awake and sober. Children of the light. Why? Verse answer gives us why. For God has not destined his children of wrath. Sorry, his children of the light for wrath, but he has destined us for salvation through Jesus Christ who died for us and now is alive. This is such a sweet assurance to hold onto. It is a verse that you could memorize and really meditate on day by day because its promise is so sweet to God’s people. And it is my last application from this passage Christian remember, you are not destined for wrath, but for salvation through your Lord Jesus Christ. Even when life is difficult or you’re enduring something that is really heavy or difficult in your life. Hear God tell you this morning I have not destined you for wrath, but for salvation in Jesus Christ. For God’s people who believe in Jesus as their Lord and Savior, judgment and wrath are not what God has in store. Instead, a beautiful inheritance awaits God’s people, forgiveness of sin, new hearts that beat for God, new lives that are restored and made whole, a new glorified body, joy in the presence of Christ, peace that endures, love that never fails, and eternal life with God and with his people that will never end. That, Christian, is what you are destined for through faith in Christ. Verse 10 also affirms what Paul had previously said in chapter 4, that those who are asleep, which Paul is now no longer talking about, the same sleep as those in darkness, but those who have died with faith in Christ, those who have died and are now asleep as believers, they are also destined for salvation. This means that whether you are awake with faith in Christ or asleep from death with faith in Christ, you will live with Christ in His presence. Death cannot change what God has done for his people. Whether awake or asleep, you are destined to live with Christ in the end when he returns. And if you’re here and you know you are walking in darkness apart from God, then I have some really, really good news for you. All people are born into this world, living in darkness, asleep to the things of God and drunk on the distractions and pleasures of the world. All of us here in this room begin this way. We are separated from God and deserving God’s just wrath that deals with evil, evil that is within us. Yet a light has dawned on the earth in the form of a man. And this man was God himself. He performed many signs and wonders in fulfillment of the scriptures. And he lived a perfect life without sin and with his pure and righteous life. This God man willingly love. He laid down his life for you and for me on the cross. He endured the wrath of God so that all who believe in him by faith could be brought from darkness into light. He bore our sins. He paid our penalties on the cross so that man could be reunited with a holy God and become children of of the light. This God man, this is Jesus the Christ who has died for us. And if anyone, including today, anyone here, turns away from their sin and believes in Jesus as the Lord of their life for the forgiveness of their sins, they will be forgiven and new life will begin in the the light. That’s what happened to the Thessalonian believers when they turned from idols to serve the living God. And it can happen for you if you will believe. For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. Our passage then ends on verse 11 that says, Therefore encourage one another and build one another up just as you are doing so. My final encouragement to you from this passage is the exact same thing. Red Village Church Continue to encourage one another here that the day of the Lord is coming near and keep encouraging one another to stay awake and to be sober. Keep building one another up through faith and love and hope that is found in the salvation we have in Christ. Remind one another that God has not destined us for wrath, but for salvation in Christ. Keep sharing the gospel, keep gathering as the family of God at church. Keep reading your Bible and keep praying to the Lord about all things. Live as children of the light together that God’s kindness and love may be put on display so that many who put their faith in him may be ready for the day of the Lord when he returns. That being said, please pray with me, Lord, this passage is sobering and thinking about your coming. And yet there is great hope that is found in Christ through your finished work on the cross, offering forgiveness and a place of shelter from the wrath that we poured out on the great day of the Lord. And so I pray for everyone here. God, help us to be ready to be awake, to be sober. Help us Lord, to continue in doing the things you call us to for your will and for your glory. And God, if any here do not know you, I pray that today would be the day that they would turn from their sin and put their faith in Jesus as their only hope of salvation and as a means of new life to walk in your marvelous light. And God, I pray, be glorified with the rest of our time as we gather here this morning. In Jesus name we all pray. Amen. The post The Day of the Lord – 1 Thessalonians 5: 1-11 appeared first on Red Village Church.

On this episode of Walk Humbly, Bishop Burbidge reflects on the first anniversary of the death of Pope Francis and how we can look to his example of holy perseverance. He also looks ahead to, as well as the upcoming anniversary of Pope Leo XIV's election on May 8, taking to heart the first words of his papacy: "Peace be with you all!" He also recaps his recent experiences at Virginia March for Life and the Assembly of Catholic Professionals Spring Luncheon.   As we observe Mental Health Awareness Month, Bishop Burbidge shares why he was compelled to write and release his latest pastoral letter, "The Divine Physician and a Christian Approach to Mental Health and Wellbeing." He also suggests ways to recognize God's call in our everyday lives to better grow into our unique vocations.  Finally, hear Bishop Burbidge answers a heartfelt listener question: I often find that I feel disappointed or let down by those closest to me, and the discouragement I feel is often a stumbling block for me in faith. It causes me to be anxious and discouraged in my spiritual life. I know God never abandons me—what should I be asking for in prayer?    Don't miss a one-hour course on Evangelization with Kevin Bohli, now available on PortaFidei.com.  Walk Humbly welcomes listener questions for Bishop Burbidge. Call or text (703) 778-9100 anytime with your question. Connect with Walk Humbly and Bishop Burbidge by texting WALKHUMBLY to 84576 for occasional alerts and updates. 

In a world full of noise and busyness, learning to be still before the Lord can feel difficult. Joanne Bell from our Storytellers Live community in Jackson, Mississippi, shares how God taught her the discipline of listening for His voice through seasons of deep hardship, from walking through a divorce to experiencing homelessness with her four children. Joanne's story is a powerful reminder that when we slow down, open God's Word, and walk in obedience, the Lord faithfully guides and sustains us.   VERSE OF THE WEEK: If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14   CHALLENGE OF THE WEEK: Practice being still before God and listen for His peace.  _________________________________________________________________   Listen to "Testimony" by Terrian    Listen to a similar story: Episode 134- Keisha Reeves: "The Love That Saved Me"   Download a phone background of the weekly verse HERE!   Give to StoryTellers Live in honor of Joanne   Join us "In the Room" on Patreon to access new stories straight from our live gatherings around the country!   Shop for our When God Shows Up Bible Study series~ Stories of Hope, Stories of Freedom, Stories of Faith Are you interested in one-on-one coaching with our very own Robyn Kown!?  Click HERE!   Check out all of our live speaking engagement opportunities on our website.   Sign up to receive StoryTellers Live's weekly newsletter for upcoming events, new podcast episodes, details on our live gatherings happening around the country, and much more!! FOLLOW US on Instagram and Facebook!

Is your dream from God or just your imagination? Learn how to interpret dreams biblically with licensed psychotherapist Ara Tremblay — and discover the #1 sign a dream is actually from God.Dream interpretation doesn't require a dream dictionary or ChatGPT — it requires the Holy Spirit and a simple 3-step process. In this episode, Ara breaks down how to discern the source of your dreams, why your emotions are your biggest clue, and what to do when symbols don't make sense. Whether you're hearing God's voice through dreams for the first time or wanting to go deeper in prophetic dreams, this conversation will give you practical, biblical tools to start today.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 – Introduction: Can God really speak through dreams?1:00 – Ara's background & why dreams matter biblically2:30 – How many of your dreams are actually significant?4:21 – The #1 clue a dream is important: the role of emotion6:34– The 3 sources of dreams: God, your mind, and the enemy7:17 – A real-life story: A dream that saved lives at sea9:44 – When dreams help you solve problems (Jack Nicklaus story)10:45 Other causes: medication, pregnancy, and emotional stress11:28 – How to cultivate dream interpretation sensitivity12:08 – Why you forget your dreams & how to fix it13:26 – The power of recording your dreams16:35 – A client story: How a dream unlocked spiritual healing17:58 – Symbolism in dreams: What does kneading bread mean?20:25 – "Soul dreams" vs. "God dreams" — how to tell the difference24:31 – Why dream dictionaries are unreliable25:56 – What to do when a symbol has no personal meaning27:36 – Why you should NOT use ChatGPT to interpret your dreams29:50 – How to test the spirits & avoid enemy deception33:36 – Jen shares her own dream (Disneyland, VIP salon & penthouse!)37:15 – Ara's live interpretation of Jen's dream40:24 – A second interpretation: Intimacy with the Father & elevation43:21 – Can one dream have multiple valid interpretations?47:44 – The 3-step process for interpreting any dream51:12 – How much weight should you give a dream?53:37– About Ara's book: Dreaming God's Way55:41– Final encouragement & next steps

When life feels overwhelming, chaotic, or uncertain… how do you reconnect with God and find peace again?In this powerful episode of the Mothers Who Know Podcast, host Karen Broadhead shares deeply personal insights from Mom Power Lesson 8: Isolation vs. Connection, focusing on how to rebuild your spiritual habits and strengthen your connection with God—especially during difficult seasons.Through real-life experiences, Karen explores what happens when life strips everything down and invites you to rely more fully on your relationship with Jesus Christ. You'll learn how small, consistent actions—like prayer, writing, and scripture study—can restore clarity, confidence, and emotional stability. Inside this episode, you'll discover:Why overwhelm often leads to spiritual disconnection—and how to reverse itHow to rebuild simple daily habits that help you hear God more clearlyThe connection between spiritual consistency and emotional peaceHow distractions (busyness, anxiety, avoidance) keep you stuckWhy your confidence grows when you strengthen your connection with GodWhat it means to practice “affectionate obedience” instead of perfectionYou'll also hear powerful, real-life examples of mothers navigating intense family challenges, uncertainty, and emotional strain—and how reconnecting with God helped them find strength, direction, and peace.If you're feeling spiritually disconnected, overwhelmed, or unsure what to do next, this episode will help you:✨ Recenter your life around what matters most✨ Rebuild your connection with God step by step✨ Find peace—even when your circumstances don't change

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I sat down with Adam Cruz to talk about something I think a lot of us feel but rarely name out loud — what happens when your drive to build and create is running on fear instead of freedom. Adam nearly lost everything chasing success, and what he found on the other side changed how he thinks about ambition entirely.Adam Cruz is a coach, entrepreneur, and the founder of Healed to Hustle. He's spent years studying what makes high achievers collapse — and what it looks like to build something meaningful without burning everything else down in the process.Expect to hear about the seven hidden inner life variables that determine whether your ambition sustains or destroys you, why your real motivation is almost never what you think it is, what it actually looks like to hustle from a healed place, the simple morning habit Adam keeps coming back to when everything starts to unravel, and what changes when you start asking "why am I doing this?" as a daily practice rather than a crisis question — and more...Chapters:00:00 Welcome and Intro to Adam Cruz01:30 How Adam Nearly Lost Everything He Built06:00 The Seven Hidden Variables That Determine Your Sustainability11:00 Identity Is Where It All Starts16:00 The Six Levels of Motivation (And Why Most of Us Aren't Honest About Ours)22:00 Recharge Routines vs. Achievement in Disguise24:00 Why Adam Touches the Grass Every Morning28:30 What Work Looks Like When You're Not Trying to Earn Anything37:00 Peace Is the New Profit44:30 What God Wants You to Know Right NowIf something in this conversation stirred something in you, sit with it. And if you're ready to take a look at where your own ambition is coming from, Adam's free assessment is a great place to start.

We're continuing “A Praying Life,” a series teaching us how to practically cultivate a life of prayer. This week, Pastor Rob teaches us to discern God's voice through meditating on Scripture and prayer.We are so glad you've joined New North Church for service today! If this is your first time with us, we are honored to have you and we want to get to know you more personally - please, fill out our digital connection card. http://bit.ly/nncconnect Do you have questions about life or need prayer? We would love to hear from you. Submit a request here: http://bit.ly/nncprayer New North is financially sustained through your partnership. Thank you for your generosity as you consider giving online. http://bit.ly/nncgiveJoin us in person on Sundays at 8:30am, 10am and 12pm in San Francisco! Plan your visit: https://www.newnorth.church/plan-your-visitSTAY CONNECTED:Website: https://www.newnorth.churchInstagram: http://bit.ly/nncinstagramFacebook: http://bit.ly/nncfacebookSpotify: http://bit.ly/nncpodcast

Welcome to the Transformation Church Message Re-Cap podcast! Join Pastors Brad and Jake, and Seth and Khian as they unpack the latest sermons from Transformation Church, offering fresh insights and practical takeaways. But it's not all about the message—they also bring plenty of fun, offbeat banter to keep things light and entertaining. Whether you're looking for spiritual growth or just a good laugh, the ReCap has you covered! For more info about Transformation Church check out our website at https://transformationchurch.com

Welcome to the Transformation Church Podcast! Each week you can be a part of the weekly sermon delivered at TC by one of our Pastors. You can join us and listen to each message and then catch our Message Re-Cap Podcast on each Thursday where we talk a little message and a lot of nonesense. Thank you for taking the time to connect with us and with God through this message! For more info about Transformation Church check out our website at https://transformationchurch.com This week Pastor Brad brings the message from the Put Jesus In The Chat series with How Do I Hear God's Voice?

Have you ever felt like God speaks to everyone… except you?In this episode of the Catholic Coaching Podcast, we break down how to actually hear God's voice in prayer — in a way that's simple, practical, and grounded in Catholic teaching.This is Part 1 of our series on discernment:

✨ Have you ever known what God was asking you to do… but fear kept holding you back? In this powerful Healing Rain conversation, I had the joy of sitting down with Ann White, author of Courage For Life. Her story is a beautiful, honest journey of how God led her from fear into freedom—one step of faith at a time. Ann shares how she learned to make decisions rooted in faith instead of fear, and how God brought deep restoration to the broken places of her life. Her message is for anyone walking through change, grief, difficult relationships, or stepping into a new calling. What makes this so impactful are the Seven Steps to Courage—practical, Scripture-based principles that help you:
✨ Heal emotional wounds
✨ Hear God's voice clearly
✨ Walk in obedience with confidence
✨ Step into the life God created for you Ann's heart is simple and powerful: courage is available to everyone—but it's found in relationship with Jesus. No matter what you're facing today, you don't have to stay stuck in fear. God is inviting you into a life of courage, healing, and hope. Don't miss this inspiring Healing Rain interview—it may be the encouragement you've been praying for.

God still speaks. Some say He only speaks through the written Word, yet that Word reveals a God who speaks today.John 1:1 Jesus is the Word of God, and words communicate. God's silence isn't the problem—our sensitivity is. God gave you the ability to hear His voice.1 Corinthians 2:9–12; Romans 8:16 You have a built-in receiver for God's voice. The question isn't "Is God speaking?" but whether you are discerning His messages.What does God's voice sound like? God is Spirit and speaks to your spirit, bypassing natural hearing. 1 Kings 19:11–12 His voice often sounds like your thoughts—but from a different source: subtle, spontaneous, persistent thoughts that remain. You may have been hearing Him for a long time.Why do we miss it?Too much noise (Psalm 46:10 NLT) – Distraction drowns direction. Not a speaking problem, but a listening problem.Wrong expectations (2 Kings 5:9–11 NLT) – We look for mystical while God gives practical steps.Unsubmitted areas (James 1:5–7 NLT) – Sometimes we don't want to hear; we want endorsement, not guidance.Confusing voices (1 Timothy 4:1 NLT) – Not every voice is God's.God's voice vs. Satan's voice God leads; Satan pushes. God clarifies; Satan confuses. God comforts; Satan frightens. God encourages; Satan discourages. God stills; Satan rushes. God convicts; Satan condemns. God corrects direction; Satan attacks identity. The fruit reveals the source.How to hear God (like answering a call):Ask – James 4:2Draw near – James 4:8; Exodus 3:3Pause and listen – Mark 9:7 (prayer is being with, talking to, and listening to God)Recognize His voice – John 10:27 (it aligns with Scripture)Share it – Proverbs 27:9 (real revelation welcomes accountability)Closing Like airplane mode blocks calls, distraction, sin, and busyness disconnect us spiritually. God is still speaking—you may just need to reconnect. Slow down, draw near, get quiet, and say, "God, I'm listening."God is speaking. Are you learning to listen?

Wherever you are today, this biblical meditation, narrated by Tyler Boss, offers a quiet space to pause and reconnect with God. How’s the future looking? Hear God’s promise in Jeremiah 29:12-14. Abide is a Christian meditation app that helps you experience peace and grow in your relationship with Christ through Scripture, prayer, and reflection. Try Abide free for 30 days and explore our premium, ad-free meditations here: https://abide.com/peace Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

On today's episode, Nico is flying solo as she sits down with good friends Holly and Preston Todd. They talk about seeking wise counsel, asking God to speak, and learning to recognize His voice. They dive into having a heart that's ready to receive, trusting what you hear by knowing who God is, and asking for wisdom with faith. Nico also shares what she's learned through her journey and from reading Living Fearless by Jamie Winship. This episode is a reminder that true freedom is found in relationship with Christ—and that He desires your faith and wants to speak to you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Francis Chan is back with Candace, and before anything else, he stops to pray, asking God to do what no conversation can do on its own. It doesn't matter whether someone grew up with parents who loved them well or with parents who didn't, he says. Either way, experiencing God's love takes a miracle, so he's asking for that miracle as they begin. From there, Francis gives a glimpse of his life right now: seven kids, five grandkids, his four oldest are all worship leaders, and he loves how much the family will end up in the living room with their instruments and singing. He's been married to Lisa for 32 years and says he misses her more when he travels now than he ever has. Francis is 58 and still giving most of his energy to the generation coming up. He talks about how that shift started at 50, when he read Numbers 8 and realized God had told the Levites to step back from temple service at exactly that age, not because they'd run out of usefulness, but so they could pour into the 25-year-olds behind them. He didn't want to hear it. He was in the best shape of his life. But the more he sat with it, the clearer it got. There's a candle illustration he uses: at some point, the wisest thing the old candle can do is stop trying to stay lit and just light the new one. Olivia writes in saying prayer feels awkward to her, even when she's alone. Francis says that's more common than people admit, because most of us were never actually taught how to do it. He starts with Ecclesiastes 5, which says don't rush into God's presence with a flood of words. Stop first. Think about who you're talking to. From there he moves through awe, then grace, then what it looks like to sit quietly and let God work. The episode closes with two stories about that last part: a moment in Hawaii where Francis heard something he couldn't explain and a stranger sitting next to him said the exact same thing out loud, and a moment Candace had while reading Beloved, when she felt God's direct encouragement.  Connect with Candace and Francis  Candace on Instagram @candacecbure  Follow the Podcast on Instagram @candacecameronburepodcast  Follow the Podcast on TikTok @ccbpodcast Francis on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/DWT8kswCPMj/ Francis on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@CrazyLoveMinistries Website: https://www.crazylove.org/ Sponsors For This Episode Lovebird lovebirdfoods.com/bure and use code BURE for 25% off IFCJ ifcj.com Vanman vanman.shop/bure and use code BURE for 15% off GCU gcu.edu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some of the deepest questions about faith are common to us all. How do you make room for God to heal your soul? Why do I feel strong in church but dry at home? What do you do when you can't feel God at all? In this Walk It Out Wednesday conversation, our pastoral panel unpacks “As Your Soul Prospers,” diving into real questions from the community about healing, hearing God, and staying spiritually strong in challenging environments. In this message, you'll discover how to: • Make space for God to restore the hidden places in your soul. • Hear God's voice — even when life gets loud. • Stay filled when your environment feels draining. If you've been feeling stretched, dry, or in need of deeper healing, this conversation closes with a powerful moment of prayer and restoration. Message: “Walk It Out Wednesday: As Your Soul Prospers” Scripture: Matthew 16:26, 3 John 1:2 (NKJV) Speakers: Pastor Venshard Dobbins, Pastor Cora Jakes, Pastor Don Johnson, Dr. Val, and Dr. Oscar Williams Date: March 25, 2026 ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation You don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.

Hear God say to you in all your troubles, “I will deliver you. You will triumph in the end. You will be more than a conqueror.”

It's Last Call! Matt Fradd is taking voicemails and sitting down with Sr. Mary Rachel Capets to discuss how to hear God's voice and know what you're meant to do with your life.  Pints: Last Call Ep. 6 - - -