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EPISODE · May 14, 2026 · 8 MIN

How to Hear God’s Voice When Making a Decision

from Arise, Women of God

SummaryHave you ever stood at a crossroads in your life—deciding whether to change careers, move your family, or navigate a tricky relationship—and felt completely paralyzed by the "what ifs"? It is so easy to freeze in fear, terrified that if you don't receive a loud shout from Heaven, you might make a choice that ruins everything. If you are asking how to hear God's voice when making a decision, you are in the exact right place.In this episode of the Arise, Women of God podcast, host Tamara K. Anderson is joined by Kari Anjewierden and Wendi Christensen to tackle the heavy burden of decision fatigue and spiritual paralysis. We explore powerful biblical frameworks for finding clarity, including how Gideon used a "fleece" to ask for divine confirmation, and how the Apostles in Acts 1 used their own wisdom to narrow down their choices before going to the Lord in prayer.Learn how to lay your fear on the altar, step forward in faith, and look for the "God winks" that confirm your path. We also discuss why acting on promptings helps you see the fruits of the Spirit, proving that God was in the details all along. Tune in to move from decision paralysis to peaceful confidence as you walk hand-in-hand with the Ultimate Guide!Episode TakeawaysThe Gideon Fleece: It is okay to ask God for a sign or confirmation when you are terrified of a big step. God meets us in our fear and provides the "dew on the fleece" to help us move forward with confidence.The Acts 1 Method: Don't just wait for an answer to drop from the sky. Do your research, narrow down your choices to the best options using your own wisdom, and then take them to the prayer closet.Action Builds Confidence: The only way to know for sure if a thought is from God is to act on it. When you see the "fruits of the Spirit" (love, joy, peace) resulting from your choice, your confidence in hearing Him grows.Clarity Through Conversation: Sometimes, God uses the process of talking through a problem with a trusted friend to drop the perfect clarity into your mind.ResourcesReady to verify your path and move from paralysis to peace? Get our free Roadmap to Revelation bundle with a downloadable pdf & an MP3 Meditation to help you calm your mind and prepare to Receive Light & Revelation here: https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/Roadmap-to-RevelationReflection QuestionsAre you currently facing a decision where you are paralyzed by the "what ifs"? How can you apply the Acts 1 method to narrow down your choices today?Have you ever laid out a "fleece" before God to ask for confirmation? What did that look like for you?Think of a time you acted on a prompting and saw good fruits come from it. How did that build your confidence in hearing God's voice?Host & GuestTamara K. Anderson @tamarakandersonWendi Christensen @wendichristensencounselingKari Anjewierden @pocket.miraclesTranscripthttps://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/blog/how-to-hear-god-s-voice-when-making-a-decision

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