072 - What to Do When God Feels Distant

He was still praying. Still reading his Bible. Still showing up to church. Nothing dramatic had happened. But something was off and he couldn't explain why. If you've ever been there, this episode was made for you.What We Cover in This Episode:• Why going through the motions is more dangerous than falling away completely• The #1 thing blocking your intimacy with God and how to deal with it• What Jesus told the church in Revelation 2 that still applies directly to you• Why Elijah hit rock bottom right after his greatest moment of faith• The 7 things that actually improve your mental health (not what you'd expect)5 Ways to Reignite Your Spiritual Fire:• Step 1: Confess and repent: why none of the other steps work without this one• Step 2: Go back to your first love: ask yourself what you were doing when faith was new• Step 3: Serve somewhere: why purpose is the fastest cure for spiritual stagnation• Step 4: Change where and how you do your quiet time with God• Step 5: Go on a spiritual retreat: it doesn't have to be expensive, it just has to happenPractical Tools You Can Use This Week:• The one question to ask yourself after every season of spiritual dryness• Why repentance is an action, not just an emotion and what that actually looks like• How to audit your spiritual life quarterly instead of waiting until you're empty• Why Jesus himself got up early, went outside, and found a solitary place and what that means for youFollow us on Instagram @fullydedicatedpodcastEmail us at [email protected] on Spotify and Apple PodcastsIf God feels distant right now, you are not too far gone. This episode will show you exactly where to start.#christianpodcast #spiritualrut #backtoGod #godfeelingdistant #howtopraybetter #spiritualgrowth #christianliving #fullydedicated #youngadultministry #faithandculture #quiettime #biblicaltruth #repentance #spiritualretreat #revelation2 #mentalhealthandchristianity #keepingfaithfresh #firstlove #goingthroughthemotion