32. The #1 Reason Christians Struggle to Discern God’s Will (And How to Fix It)

Do you feel stuck when it comes to discerning God’s will? Like you know God cares about the decision in front of you—but you’re not hearing Him clearly? You’re not alone. In this episode, we talk about the number one reason believers struggle to discern God’s will—and it might surprise you. The issue isn’t that God isn’t speaking. It’s that many of us don’t realize how He’s speaking… or we’re too distracted, overwhelmed, or disconnected to notice. Through a personal story of stepping out of ministry, leaving stability, and following God into uncertainty, we unpack how learning to pay attention, find peace, and practice obedience transformed our ability to hear God clearly. If you’re facing a decision, feeling overwhelmed, or longing to reconnect with God’s voice, this episode will give you practical steps—and hope. In this episode, we cover: Why God is speaking—even when it feels silent How fear, responsibility, and distraction dull our spiritual awareness The difference between waiting for a “big sign” and noticing God’s daily whispers How peace is the starting point for discernment Why paying attention to patterns (Scripture, people, impressions, timing) matters How obedience—especially in small steps—builds confidence in hearing God Why God’s goal is always relationship and intimacy, not pressure or perfection Practical steps to discern God’s will more clearly: Start with peace – calm the chaos so you can hear clearly Make space for God – intentional time in His presence Pay attention – notice Scripture, conversations, songs, and patterns Write it down – track what God is highlighting Process with trusted people – wise counsel brings clarity Walk in obedience – even small steps matter Practice consistently – hearing God gets easier with practice Encouragement from this episode: God isn’t hiding His will from you. He’s inviting you closer. You were created to hear His voice, and He delights in guiding you—step by step—into the abundant life He promised. Ready for clarity? If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to discern God’s voice in your current season, we’d love to walk with you. Learn more or book a coaching session at joshandcorina.com/coaching God is speaking—right now. The invitation is simply to slow down… and pay attention. Overcome Limiting Beliefs Facebook Group FREE 5-Steps To Overcome Limiting Beliefs PDF Transformed by Truth book 40 Days to Peace devotional Chapters (00:00:00) - Why Hearing God Feels So Hard(00:01:43) - Our Story: Fear, Busyness & Missed Clarity(00:05:22) - When God Closed Doors to Get Our Attention(00:09:29) - He’s Speaking… We’re Just Not Paying Attention(00:14:32) - Distraction, Shutdown & Survival Mode(00:23:47) - The Fix Part 1: Find Peace & Make Space(00:26:52) - The Fix Part 2: Pay Attention, Obey & Practice