16 - When God Feels Silent: Trusting Him in the Quiet

In Episode 16 of Unshakable Promises, Dr. Daniel Sproul explores one of the most personal and unsettling experiences in the life of faith: when God feels silent. Many believers know what it is like to pray and not sense an answer, to seek direction and receive quiet, or to ask for comfort and feel no immediate reassurance. This episode speaks directly to that space of uncertainty and reminds listeners that silence is not the same as absence.Through honest reflection and Scripture, this conversation looks at why silence feels so disturbing, how it challenges our expectations of God, and what the Bible teaches about quiet seasons. Stories from Job, David, Elijah, and even the cross show that God’s silence has never meant abandonment. Instead, it has often been a place where deeper trust is formed and faith is strengthened.This episode also offers practical encouragement for how to remain steady in the quiet. It addresses how to guard your heart from fear, how to stay anchored in God’s promises rather than your emotions, and how to continue faithful practices when reassurance feels delayed. If you are in a season where heaven feels quiet and you are wondering whether God is still near, this episode is a reminder that He has not left you and that silence can become sacred ground for stronger faith.Interested in Integrative/Holistic Health? Check out our other health podcast, Mindful Objective