How to Recognize God’s Calling in Your Life with Marcia McFarland

What if the spiritual life you keep searching for is already within reach - but you just need to know how to recognize it? On this conversation, host of Mind, Money and Medicine Favour sits down with award-winning author Marcia McFarland West to unpack the difference between religious performance and a real, lived relationship with God, especially when life feels unsettled, confusing or really painfully quiet.Marcia shares the ‘mountaintop’ encounter that inspired her book ‘Perfect Glory: 21 Spiritual Insights for the 21st Century’ and the moment she realized God was speaking into her life with a message about guarding what matters most. From there, the conversation turns practical and deeply personal as she explains how purpose, perseverance, and divine guidance show up in ordinary life - in grief, in setbacks, in work, and in the small signs many people overlook.You'll discover:- How to listen for God's voice when you are not hearing anything audible- Why solitude, prayer, Scripture, and the right community can change your spiritual clarity- What Marcia means by "perfect glory" and how to recognize it in everyday moments- How to move beyond spiritual dogma without losing your faith- Why your purpose may be simpler, deeper, and more hopeful than you thinkFavour also presses into the hard questions listeners actually wrestle with: how to stay faithful when nothing seems to be improving, how to handle negative influences, whether to distance yourself from certain friends or family members, and how to find a church or spiritual community that truly fits. Marcia answers with honesty, nuance, and a steady call to keep searching for peace, accountability, and light.If you need encouragement, spiritual direction, or a fresh way to think about purpose, this episode offers a grounded, hope-filled reminder that God is not distant - and that your journey does not have to look like anyone else's. Essential listening if you want faith that is practical, personal, and alive.Guest: Marcia McFarland West is an award-winning author of ‘Perfect Glory: 21 Spiritual Insights for the 21st Century’, known for turning personal spiritual encounters into clear, practical guidance for everyday faith.Connect with Marcia and discover her work https://authormarciamcfarland.com/ and she’s also on facebook