When God Feels Silent, Finding God Again Through Obedience, Journaling, and Community | Perspectives Into Practice Podcast

What happens when you obey God, but life still feels confusing, disappointing, or painfully quiet? In this heartfelt episode of Perspectives Into Practice, I sit down with Brenda for an honest conversation about spiritual frustration, unanswered expectations, and learning how to seek God again in difficult seasons. In this episode, Brenda shares her journey of leaving a job in obedience to God, stepping into writing and ministry, and then wrestling with anger, disappointment, financial uncertainty, and feeling spiritually disconnected when things did not unfold the way she expected. Together, we talk about what it looks like to navigate seasons where prayer feels empty, Scripture feels distant, and God’s voice seems hard to hear. In this episode, we discuss: What to do when obedience does not lead to the outcome you expected How journaling and writing can help clear spiritual and emotional fog The danger of viewing our relationship with God as transactional Why community is essential during difficult faith seasons Lessons from Joshua 3 and 4 about waiting on God’s instruction How to recognize God’s presence in unexpected places Practical encouragement for women feeling spiritually stuck, weary, or disconnected This conversation is full of gentle wisdom, honest vulnerability, and practical faith for women walking through uncertainty, burnout, disappointment, or spiritual dryness. If you have ever wondered, “God, where are You?” this episode will remind you that He is often closer than we realize. If your heart has been craving renewal, rest, healing, or simply quiet time with the Lord, I would also love to personally invite you to my intimate women’s retreat, Wholeness in the Wilderness, happening this June 25-28, 2026 near the California redwoods along the Oregon coast. It will be a peaceful, Spirit-led weekend filled with meaningful connection, nourishing meals, ocean air, and space to breathe and reconnect with God. You can learn more at PerspectivesIntoPractice.com click the Retreat. And if you’ve been listening to the podcast thinking, “I have a story like that too,” I would love to hear from you. Perspectives Into Practice is all about real women sharing real stories of how God is working in everyday life. If you’d be interested in being a guest on the podcast, reach out through PerspectivesIntoPractice.com. Your story may encourage someone more than you know.