EP 9: Called to Discern — When Advice Isn’t from God

In this deeply grounding and compassionate episode of Crowned & Called, Cheryl Lafer invites listeners into a sacred conversation about discernment—not as a harsh spiritual test, but as a gift that grows through relationship with God.Many believers carry quiet confusion, wondering why certain “spiritual” decisions led to fear, pressure, or exhaustion instead of peace. In Called to Discern — When Advice Isn’t from God, Cheryl gently names a truth that brings freedom rather than shame:  Many of us were not disobedient—we were undiscerning. This episode speaks especially to those who have:- Followed advice that sounded wise, confident, or even biblical—but didn’t reflect God’s heart  - Felt wounded by misapplied theology or well‑intentioned counsel  - Experienced spiritual confusion after seasons of seeking, transition, or renewal  - Been navigating the shift from New Age spirituality into rooted Christian faith  - Wondered how to recognize God’s voice amid spiritual noiseWith warmth and clarity, Cheryl walks listeners through the difference between confidence and compassion, control and Christ‑centered counsel, and pressure versus the peace of the Holy Spirit. Drawing from Scripture—including Job 4, John 10:27, Isaiah 30:21, Hebrews 4:16, and Psalm 34—this episode reveals how sincere advice can still be wrong when it lacks listening, love, and God’s character.This episode is not about revisiting the past with regret.  It’s about redeeming discernment for the future—so what lies ahead is marked by peace, clarity, and confidence in God’s voice.If you’ve ever asked, “Was that really God?”—this episode is a safe place to listen, reflect, and grow.UPCOMING WORKSHOP INVITATION: Join us for a live virtual workshop experienceThursday, February 5, 2026 | 7:00–9:00 PM ET This interactive gathering will go deeper into discernment, healing, and hearing God clearly in community.  👉 Visit our LinkTree 🔗: https://linktr.ee/healandprosperministries 📧 Email: [email protected] us on Social Media (Facebook & Instagram) @HealAndProsperMinistriesSupport the showANNOUNCEMENT: We are currently welcoming guests to join us on Crowned & Called  with Cheryl Lafer—for meaningful, faith‑centered conversations. If your journey includes a transition from New Age spirituality to renewed faith, a personal testimony of transformation, or a season where you’ve discovered and begun walking in your God‑given purpose, we would love to hear from you.Whether you feel called to share your story, reflect on what God has taught you, or explore topics that encourage discernment, healing, and spiritual clarity, your voice matters here. This is a space for honesty, growth, and hope—rooted in truth and led with grace.If this resonates with you, we invite you to reach out. And when you join us—bring your crown. 👑 We celebrate the authority, identity, and calling God has placed on your life, and we’d be honored to share space with you.Crowned & Called is a sacred space for those who know they were created for more—  more intimacy with God,  more alignment with truth,  and more authority rooted not in striving, but in love.Tune in, like, and subscribe to support Crowned & Called with Cheryl Lafer. Every interaction helps extend the reach of this ministry and the message God has entrusted to us.