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Mar 27, 2026 17 min

Distracted

from Hope Beyond the Hurt Hosted by Trisha Warren

Have you ever wondered why you feel so distracted? In this episode, I share a simple moment with my son that revealed something powerful. He kept spilling things, and instead of just correcting him, I asked questions to help him think it through. What we realized was clear—he wasn’t being careless… he was distracted. And so many of us are living the same way. We carry stress from home into work, bring work stress back home, and allow our minds to be pulled in every direction. Then we wonder why we keep missing things, making mistakes, or feeling like we’re not succeeding anywhere. But distraction doesn’t just affect our daily lives—it affects how we hear and respond to God. I also share a moment when I was about to pay for Conrad’s food and heard the Holy Spirit say, “Check the date.” It was subtle, and I almost ignored it—but when I looked, it was expired. That moment reminded me how important it is to listen to the still, small voice of the Holy Spirit. Along with that, I talk about a situation with our baby goats getting out and how I almost hesitated to let Conrad step in and help—almost holding him back from doing what he was designed to do. How often do we do the same thing when God is speaking? Distraction and hesitation can keep us stuck, but when we learn to listen and obey quickly, everything begins to change. The Holy Spirit is always speaking—our job is to be present, disciplined, and ready to respond. If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe and share it so others can be strengthened too. 📩 Be sure to join my email list — https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdIPJWodM8k3-zllV6fW9mwYSdwwm82C_9SvrAXWCVzzPu-Xg/viewform?usp=header

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