114: Can YOU Hear the Voice of God? Debunking the Biggest Myth About Prayer

Send us Fan Mail📌 Dano's Resources:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danomccollam/Website: https://www.propheticcompany.com/In this episode, I sit down with my friend Dan McCollam, founder of The Prophetic Company, to tackle a question that trips up even lifelong believers: how do you actually hear the voice of God? Dan breaks down why so many people picture God as distant or silent — a leftover idea from deism — when the Bible actually records God communicating with people over 1,200 times. We talk about how creation itself speaks, using surprising examples like Velcro and wind turbine design, both inspired by nature, as pictures of how God reveals his genius and his voice through the world around us.From there we get practical. Dan walks through the three most common ways God speaks to ordinary people: dreams, gut intuition, and thoughts. He shares a story about a young man who felt led to knock on a stranger's door with a gallon of milk, and how that "crazy" gut prompting turned out to be an answer to a mother's desperate prayer. I share my own story of ignoring a gut feeling on I-35 that cost me an extra hour of driving — proof that this isn't abstract theology, it's something we all experience and usually second-guess.We close on something every guy needs to hear: you don't have to figure this out alone. Dan and I talk about the value of wise counsel, including my own painful lesson from buying a coffee shop I should never have bought, and how creativity and daydreaming with God can unlock direction for your future. If you've ever wondered whether that quiet nudge inside you was really God, this conversation will change how you listen.Chapters:0:00 – Why God Wants to Talk to You3:16 – The Myth of a Distant God (and Why the Bible Says Otherwise)6:35 – God Speaks Through Creation: Biomimicry and Romans 19:53 – Dreams and Gut Instinct: How God Speaks to Everyone13:17 – The Gallon of Milk Story: Intuition in Action16:33 – Testing the Voice: Scripture, Discernment, and Counsel19:54 – The Coffee Shop Mistake: Why Wise Counsel Matters23:06 – Bending Time and Daydreaming With God26:24 – Creativity as a Reflection of God's Image29:44 – Retrospect to Prospect: Recognizing God in Your PastWelcome to Next Third Best Third! Join us for the inaugural episode of the Next Third Best Third podcast! Host David Fenwick, founder, author, and life coach, introduces the mission to inspire men over 40 to thrive in the next stage of life. Discover how to conquer life's challenges across physical, mental, relational, spiritual, and emotional dimensions. In this episode, David shares insights on:- Physical Health: Strategies for maintaining fitness and vitality as you age.- Mental Resilience: Techniques to stay mentally sharp and manage stress.- Relational Growth: Building and nurturing meaningful relationships.- Spiritual Fulfillment: Finding purpose and deeper spiritual connections.- Emotional Well-being: Managing emotions and fostering a positive outlook.Don't miss out on this journey towards making the next third of your life the best third!Website: (https://www.nextthirdbestthird.com/)