The Listening Leader: Freedom To Hear God Clearly Ep 42

Send us Fan MailHearing God’s voice shouldn’t feel like guessing, yet so many of us try to lead while everything sounds muffled. Kelley Johnson sits down with Tia Airington, co-founder of Above All Things, a nonprofit serving thousands of families every month through their mobile food pantry.Together, Kelley and Tia explore a connection most leaders overlook: how freedom in Christ impacts spiritual clarity. When strongholds, shame, fear, or unhealthy cycles linger, it can be like walking around with cotton balls in your ears. We slow down and name what’s really happening so you can discern the Holy Spirit with more confidence and peace.Kelley explains how deliverance can be “decent and in order”, grounded in Scripture, and accessible to everyday believers through repentance, renouncing, and practical prayers that activate the authority you already have as a son or daughter of God. We talk about how Satan often leverages condemnation, while the Holy Spirit leads from freedom, wholeness, love, and truth.RESOURCE:"Born To Be Free: Discovering Christ's Power to Set You Free from a Painful Past," by Tom Vermillion, who also authored the Free Indeed Bible study. https://amzn.to/4nsVKZnFrom there, we get extremely practical: including a discussion on how recurring patterns can signal a stronghold, and freedom requires follow-through like renewing your mind, closing access points, and leaning into healthy community. If you’re hungry for clearer guidance, stronger faith, and real tools for Christian leadership, listen, subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review so more listening leaders can find this conversation.Stay in the flow—subscribe wherever you listen, watch on YouTube, and download free devotionals at iamkelleyjohnson.com.YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@iamkelleyjohnsonInstagram: instagram.com/iamkelleyjohnsonLooking for leadership community? RAYAH is my Spirit-led leadership cohort for Christian women who want to grow in both spiritual authority and executive excellence. Learn more and join the interest list here https://www.iamkelleyjohnson.com/rayahEMERGE! Rise-up, Be Fearless, Take Possession of Your Purpose https://a.co/d/hrZWQGrKelley's book about overcoming trauma to find your God-given purpose.INFINITE: The Power of Love https://a.co/d/51Fy4eqA six-session Bible study about diversity, equity and inclusion.Kelley Johnson is a creator, builder, and catalyst who helps leaders achieve breakthrough—personally, professionally, and spiritually. She spent 20 years in corporate leadership before founding KEIRUS, a learning and talent management firm serving thousands of leaders worldwide. This show is not a substitute for professional therapy or advice. If you need professional support, we encourage you to seek a qualified mental health, medical, financial, legal, pastoral or other accredited professional.---Keywords: Christian women, Spirit-led living, Holy Spirit, faith podcast, women in leadership, working ...