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EPISODE · Mar 13, 2026 · 9 MIN

#20 How to Discern God’s Voice and Silence Distractions in Midlife

from By The Book: For Women In Their Second-Season Building a Purpose-Driven, God-Led Business · host Johanne Hewlett

By The Book is a Christian podcast for women in midlife navigating calling, faith, purpose, and God-led work in their second season. Hosted by Johanne Hewlett.Hearing God isn’t usually about trying harder — it’s about creating space.In midlife, internal noise increases. Responsibility, advice, expectations, and information can crowd out discernment, leaving many Christian women wondering why God feels harder to hear than before.This episode explores how God speaks in quieter ways, why spiritual sensitivity often requires subtraction rather than addition, and how to create conditions where discernment can return.If you feel spiritually saturated, mentally busy, or disconnected from clarity, this conversation will help you understand how God’s voice is recognised through relationship rather than effort.• Why God doesn’t compete with noise• The Elijah pattern of gentle guidance• Internal noise vs spiritual silence• Creating space for discernment in everyday life• Practical rhythms that restore sensitivityUntil next time —go gently, go boldly, and go By The Book. 🎁 FREE RESOURCE FOR CHRISTIAN WOMEN BUILDING A BUSINESSDownload your FREE Daily Business Check-In (Bible-led planning tool) ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠📘 ORDER THE BOOKBy The Book: How to Build a Bible-Led Business⁠Audiobook⁠⁠Paperback⁠Also available on Amazon (Kindle and Paperback). Search ByThe Book Johanne Hewlett.📚 COURSES FOR WOMEN IN THEIR SECOND SEASON⁠The Full Flagship Course⁠ ⁠5 Core Essentials Bundle⁠ 🌐 CONNECTWebsite → https://www.johewlettauthor.com/YouTube Channel→ https://www.youtube.com/@johannehewlett/podcasts#midlifewomen #womenover40 #womenover50 #womenover60 #christianwomen #christianbusiness #bibleledbusiness #godledbusiness #midlifereinvention #callingandpurpose #secondseasonwoman #midlifereinvention #purposeover40 #callingandcareer #hearinggod #christiandiscernment #midlifefaith #christianwomen #spiritualgrowth #mum #mom

By The Book is a Christian podcast for women in midlife navigating calling, faith, purpose, and God-led work in their second season. Hosted by Johanne Hewlett.Hearing God isn’t usually about trying harder — it’s about creating space.In midlife, internal noise increases. Responsibility, advice, expectations, and information can crowd out discernment, leaving many Christian women wondering why God feels harder to hear than before.This episode explores how God speaks in quieter ways, why spiritual sensitivity often requires subtraction rather than addition, and how to create conditions where discernment can return.If you feel spiritually saturated, mentally busy, or disconnected from clarity, this conversation will help you understand how God’s voice is recognised through relationship rather than effort.• Why God doesn’t compete with noise• The Elijah pattern of gentle guidance• Internal noise vs spiritual silence• Creating space for discernment in everyday life• Practical rhythms that restore sensitivityUntil next time —go gently, go boldly, and go By The Book. 🎁 FREE RESOURCE FOR CHRISTIAN WOMEN BUILDING A BUSINESSDownload your FREE Daily Business Check-In (Bible-led planning tool) ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠📘 ORDER THE BOOKBy The Book: How to Build a Bible-Led Business⁠Audiobook⁠⁠Paperback⁠Also available on Amazon (Kindle and Paperback). Search ByThe Book Johanne Hewlett.📚 COURSES FOR WOMEN IN THEIR SECOND SEASON⁠The Full Flagship Course⁠ ⁠5 Core Essentials Bundle⁠ 🌐 CONNECTWebsite → https://www.johewlettauthor.com/YouTube Channel→ https://www.youtube.com/@johannehewlett/podcasts#midlifewomen #womenover40 #womenover50 #womenover60 #christianwomen #christianbusiness #bibleledbusiness #godledbusiness #midlifereinvention #callingandpurpose #secondseasonwoman #midlifereinvention #purposeover40 #callingandcareer #hearinggod #christiandiscernment #midlifefaith #christianwomen #spiritualgrowth #mum #mom

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