EPISODE · May 27, 2025 · 39 MIN
249 | God, Can we Chat? How to Ask God Hard Questions Without Abandoning your Faith w/ Author Niki Hardy
from Java with Jen: Hearing God’s Voice in Everyday Life | Prophecy, Faith Teaching, Hearing Jesus · host Jenilee Samuel | Christian Women, Prophecy, Prayer, Healing, Spiritual Growth
Ever felt like your faith was hanging by a thread—but you were too afraid to say it out loud?In this episode, I sit down with author, speaker, and spiritual guide Niki Hardy to talk about her newest book, God, Can We Chat?, and the freedom we find when we stop pretending everything’s fine and bring our real questions to God.After walking through deep grief, spiritual burnout, and what she calls “death by a thousand paper cuts,” Niki realized that asking hard questions didn’t mean she was losing her faith—it meant she was fighting for it.Together, we unpack:Why your doubts aren’t dangerous—but actually essential to real faithHow to ask God hard questions without fear, guilt, or shameThe 5 lies we believe that keep us from honest conversations with GodThe CHAT framework to help you process pain with God (and not just about Him)Why Jesus gives you permission to wrestle, grieve, and not have it all figured outWhether you're grieving, burnt out, or secretly scared you're losing your faith—this conversation will remind you that God welcomes your questions and walks with you through the mess.✨ Quote to Remember:“God isn’t intimidated by your questions—He’s already holding space for them.”🛎 Links + Resources:Preorder God, Can We Chat? ➡️ NikiHardy.comConnect with Jenilee: www.javawithjenpodcast.com📱 Share the Love:If this episode gave you hope or freedom, share it on your IG stories and tag me @javawithjenpodcast. Let’s remind more women they’re not alone in their questions.Would you like a 15-second intro script or Instagram post carousel text for promoting this episode?---------------------------------------• Get Jen’s "Hearing God's Voice for Everyday Life" 30-day Journal that was created for YOU on Amazon! : : https://a.co/d/6aea4Dg🌟 Buy LifeWave Patches: www.lifewave.com/javawithjen💼 Join as a Distributor on Jen's team: www.lifewave.com/javawithjen/enrollment/packs📩 Have Questions? Email Me: [email protected]• 💫 Feel called to ministry of some kind but don’t feel equipped? Find out more about Jen & Stephen’s School of Ministry online: www.calendly.com/javawithjenpodcast/meet• 🥳 Get my FREE New Year Planner to set your resolutions in partnership with the Holy Spirit! subscribepage.io/NewYearPlanner• ☕️ Want to try Jen's coffee and support missions 🌎 too? Do that here! https://javawithjenmerch.square.site/coffee•🤩 You're more of a merch junkie? Head to Jen's merch store for hoodies, tees, mugs and more! www.javawithjenmerch.com• LEAVE JEN A RATING ⭐️ & REVIEW: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/java-with-jen-hearing-gods-voice-for-everyday-life/id1257356393?mt=2CONNECT WITH JEN & SUPPORT THE SHOW:Thank you for rating, reviewing and sharing the show on social media, this makes such an enormous difference on the reach of this podcast! Follow and tag me on Instagram @javawithjen orFacebook @javawithjenpodcast , andShare when you’re listening to a show! I love seeing your posts👏🏼😍! Treat Jen to Coffee www.PATREON.COM/JAVAWITHJEN www.Patreon.com/javawithjen Venmo: @JavawithJenCashapp: $JavawithJen
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Ever felt like your faith was hanging by a thread—but you were too afraid to say it out loud?In this episode, I sit down with author, speaker, and spiritual guide Niki Hardy to talk about her newest book, God, Can We Chat?, and the freedom we find when we stop pretending everything’s fine and bring our real questions to God.After walking through deep grief, spiritual burnout, and what she calls “death by a thousand paper cuts,” Niki realized that asking hard questions didn’t mean she was losing her faith—it meant she was fighting for it.Together, we unpack:Why your doubts aren’t dangerous—but actually essential to real faithHow to ask God hard questions without fear, guilt, or shameThe 5 lies we believe that keep us from honest conversations with GodThe CHAT framework to help you process pain with God (and not just about Him)Why Jesus gives you permission to wrestle, grieve, and not have it all figured outWhether you're grieving, burnt out, or secretly scared you're losing your faith—this conversation will remind you that God welcomes your questions and walks with you through the mess.✨ Quote to Remember:“God isn’t intimidated by your questions—He’s already holding space for them.”🛎 Links + Resources:Preorder God, Can We Chat? ➡️ NikiHardy.comConnect with Jenilee: www.javawithjenpodcast.com📱 Share the Love:If this episode gave you hope or freedom, share it on your IG stories and tag me @javawithjenpodcast. Let’s remind more women they’re not alone in their questions.Would you like a 15-second intro script or Instagram post carousel text for promoting this episode?---------------------------------------• Get Jen’s "Hearing God's Voice for Everyday Life" 30-day Journal that was created for YOU on Amazon! : : https://a.co/d/6aea4Dg🌟 Buy LifeWave Patches: www.lifewave.com/javawithjen💼 Join as a Distributor on Jen's team: www.lifewave.com/javawithjen/enrollment/packs📩 Have Questions? Email Me: [email protected]• 💫 Feel called to ministry of some kind but don’t feel equipped? Find out more about Jen & Stephen’s School of Ministry online: www.calendly.com/javawithjenpodcast/meet• 🥳 Get my FREE New Year Planner to set your resolutions in partnership with the Holy Spirit! subscribepage.io/NewYearPlanner• ☕️ Want to try Jen's coffee and support missions 🌎 too? Do that here! https://javawithjenmerch.square.site/coffee•🤩 You're more of a merch junkie? Head to Jen's merch store for hoodies, tees, mugs and more! www.javawithjenmerch.com• LEAVE JEN A RATING ⭐️ & REVIEW: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/java-with-jen-hearing-gods-voice-for-everyday-life/id1257356393?mt=2CONNECT WITH JEN & SUPPORT THE SHOW:Thank you for rating, reviewing and sharing the show on social media, this makes such an enormous difference on the reach of this podcast! Follow and tag me on Instagram @javawithjen orFacebook @javawithjenpodcast , andShare when you’re listening to a show! I love seeing your posts👏🏼😍! Treat Jen to Coffee www.PATREON.COM/JAVAWITHJEN www.Patreon.com/javawithjen Venmo: @JavawithJenCashapp: $JavawithJen
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