241| Can't Hear God After Grief? Journaling for Christians processing Trauma with Kari Bartkus

Grief can make God feel quiet, but journaling can help you hear Him again without forcing anything. If you've been trying to pray, read your Bible, or "pull yourself together," but grief or trauma has left you feeling numb, scattered, or shut down… this episode will meet you gently. In today's conversation, I'm joined by Kari Bartkus to talk about journaling as a simple, Spirit-led way to reconnect with God when your heart feels tender and your thoughts feel loud. This episode is for you if you love Jesus and you want to hear God's voice clearly, but grief or trauma has made you feel stuck, emotionally flooded, or afraid of what will come up if you slow down. You'll gain A grounded way to use journaling to hear God's voice again after grief How to journal with the Holy Spirit without turning it into pressure or performance What to do when you feel numb, overwhelmed, or triggered while writing Gentle prompts that support Christian inner healing and trauma recovery Permission to let God set the pace so healing stays safe and steady Listen now and then go subscribe to Kari's show: Journal Gently Scripture: Psalm 34:18; Isaiah 42:3; John 14:26 Prayer: Jesus, You are close to the brokenhearted. Help me hear Your voice again in small, gentle ways. As I journal with You, bring clarity, comfort, and healing with prayer. Calm my nervous system, guard my heart, and lead me one step at a time. Declaration: God, You said You are near to the brokenhearted. Therefore I am not abandoned, I am not behind, and I am not too wounded to be led. I hear God's voice with peace and I heal gently with Him. Heather, you are and you will hear God clearly, heal deeply, and walk in the resurrection power of Jesus. NEXT STEPS👉 Explore all my resources, freebies, and programs here: https://linktr.ee/healwithgodpodcast