EPISODE · Apr 10, 2026 · 25 MIN
When You Can't Hear God's Voice | The Good Fight
from The Pioneer Assembly · host Bethany Barr Phillips
What do you do when you can’t hear God’s voice? If you’ve ever felt like God is silent, distant, or not speaking, this episode will help you understand why and show you how to hear Him again. In this episode of Pioneer Assembly, we continue our series, The Good Fight, by discussing one of the most common struggles in the Christian life: How to hear God’s voice in what may seem like a season of silence. Many believers wrestle with questions like: Why can’t I hear God? Is God still speaking today? How do I know if it’s God’s voice or my own thoughts? What does the Bible say about hearing God? We dive into biblical truth and practical steps to help you grow in spiritual discernment and reconnect with God’s voice. Rooted in Romans 10:17, this episode explores how faith grows through hearing God—and how to position yourself to listen again. You’ll also hear a powerful personal testimony from host Bethany Barr Phillips’s cancer journey, where the difference between assuming God’s voice and truly hearing Him became life-changing. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 – What to do when God feels silent 02:00 – The struggle: Why can’t I hear God? 05:30 – Silence does not mean absence 08:30 – Faith comes by hearing (Romans 10:17) 12:00 – Bethany’s cancer story: assuming vs hearing God 20:00 – Why we struggle to hear God’s voice 29:00 – Practical ways to hear God again 40:00 – The good fight: choosing to keep listening 42:00 – Encouragement for silent seasons 44:00 – Final thoughts: positioning yourself to hear God Follow on Instagram Check out the substack Follow Bethany Book Bethany
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What do you do when you need God to speak… but all you hear is silence? In this episode of The Pioneer Assembly, we continue our series, The Good Fight, by stepping into one of the hardest parts of faith—learning to hear God’s voice when He feels quiet. If you’ve ever asked: “Did I miss God?” “Why does everyone else seem to hear Him but me?” “Is God still speaking?” You’re not alone. In this conversation, we talk honestly about why God can feel silent and what Scripture actually says about hearing His voice. Rooted in Romans 10:17, this episode explores how faith grows through hearing—and how to position yourself to listen again. We also cover: Why silence does not mean God’s absence The difference between assuming God’s voice and actually hearing Him Practical ways to hear God again through His Word and stillness I also share a personal story from my journey through cancer, where I realized I wasn’t truly listening—I was assuming what God would say. That shift changed everything. If you’re in a season where God feels distant or unclear, this episode will help you slow down, refocus, and begin listening again. Silence does not mean absence.
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