The Listening Leader: How To Have Real Conversations with God Ep 43

Send us Fan MailYou can be successful and still feel spiritually unsure, like you’re making big leadership decisions on instinct, pressure, or anxiety. Kelley Johnson sits down with Vonna Matthews, founder and publisher of CEOMOM Magazine, to get honest about what it takes to become a listening leader who can actually hear the Holy Spirit in everyday work, relationships, and seasons of waiting.We talk about the surprising way listening often starts: getting pushed into moments where self-reliance runs out. Vonna shares how hard places, pruning, and uncertainty can become the very environment where God teaches us intimacy and trust. We unpack why God often answers our insecurity by reminding us who He is, not by listing who we should be, and how that shift changes faith-based leadership from striving into surrender.Then we get practical. We break down active listening through stillness, silence, and asking specific questions like “What’s on the Father’s heart today?” and “What is my role in what You’re doing?” We also explore obedience, stewardship, and timing, including how to pray before meetings so you don’t miss what God wants to do beyond the agenda. You’ll hear a real story of waiting on God for clarity and watching things move quickly when it is finally time.If you’ve been asking, “Is this God’s voice or my own thoughts?” this conversation will help you slow down, discern with confidence, and lead with spiritual clarity. Subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review so more women leaders can learn how to hear God at work.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 ...