Is That God Talking, or Is It You? Plus: The Banana Tithe

Two of the most common questions in the Christian life, and two of the most avoided. In the first episode of Afraid, Steven and David tackle questions submitted directly by listeners.First up: How do you actually know when God is speaking to you? People say "God told me" all the time, but what does that really mean? Is it an audible voice? Is it just your own thoughts? And what happens when sincere Christians genuinely feel they've heard from God and still get it wrong? David walks through how to filter out the noise, test what you're hearing against scripture, and trust the process even when you miss it.Then, the question people get uncomfortable about the moment the offering plate comes around: Is tithing just an Old Testament rule, or does it still apply to Christians today? David breaks it down with ten bananas, a traffic light, and a whole lot of grace. Spoiler: it is less about the 10% and a lot more about your heart.Both questions, no dodging, no guilt trips. That is how we do it here. Got a question of your own? Submit it at afraidpodcast.com.