Why Am I Still Hungry? Finding God in Spiritual Dryness | Onward

Why do we still feel spiritually empty, even when life seems full? In episode 4 of the ONWARD Series, Bethany Barr Phillips opens Psalm 42 to explore one of the most honest questions every believer eventually asks: Why am I still hungry? This episode dives into spiritual dryness, disappointment, unanswered questions, and the quiet danger of apathy. You'll discover that your longing isn't something to suppress—it may be God's invitation to know Him more deeply. Drawing on Scripture and insights from early church leaders such as Augustine and Gregory of Nyssa, this conversation reminds us that our restless hearts were created for something this world can never satisfy. If you've ever felt distant from God, struggled with a lack of passion, or wondered why your soul still aches despite following Jesus, this episode is for you. In this episode: Why spiritual hunger is evidence you were made for more How to navigate seasons of spiritual dryness Why honest questions don't threaten your faith—they deepen it The hidden danger of apathy Practical ways to cultivate a deeper hunger for God Follow on Instagram Follow Bethany Book Bethany  Substack