The Hearing God Podcast

Questions? Fun God stories? Let us know!We go deep on a phrase that shows up again and again in the New Testament but often gets flattened in modern Christian language: being in Christ. We read 2 Corinthians 5:17 and talk about union with Christ, new creation identity, and why so many of us drift into a transactional mindset where “good day” equals close to God and “bad day” equals distant from God. We also connect it to Jesus’ invitation to abide, the reality of the Trinity, and what it means that our life is “hidden with Christ in God” (Colossians 3:3).We explore a core spiritual formation truth that can feel almost too good to be true: God doesn’t save us by cleaning us up so He can finally enjoy us. He saves us by drawing us into His delight through Jesus, the second Adam, and the Spirit poured out. We end by naming the real obstacle for many of us: unbelief, and we pray a simple prayer of surrender so we can actually receive what God says is already ours.If this helps you, subscribe, share it with someone you love, and leave a review so more people can find these conversations. What part of being “in Christ” feels hardest for you to believe right now?

Questions? Fun God stories? Let us know!We sit down for an honest, practical conversation about what Scripture means when it says we have the Mind of Christ and why that truth matters most in the moments that feel ordinary, stressed, or outright impossible.We walk through 1 Corinthians 2 and the sharp contrast between the natural mind and spiritual discernment, then bring it down to real life: the quiet drift toward envy, jealousy, self-pity, resentment, and anger when we ignore Jesus. We also talk about why “choosing Jesus first” is a discipline and how the Holy Spirit makes God relatable, near, and accessible spirit to Spirit. We move into the battleground of the mind with 2 Corinthians 10: taking every thought captive to obey Christ. We explore invasive thoughts, spiritual warfare, and strongholds that may have once “worked” for us like manipulation, deception, or self-soothing comfort, but now need to be demolished. We share a simple replacement pattern that turns darkness toward its opposite: deception to truth, fear to life, lust to purity, and hopelessness to hope. We close by asking God to search us, reveal dysfunctional thinking, and give grace to live from love, blessing, and selfless strength.If this helped you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review. What thought are you choosing to take captive today?

Questions? Fun God stories? Let us know!When you’re trying to hear God and live a prophetic lifestyle, it’s easy to slip into a hidden fear: “If I mess up, God will be disappointed.” We open with a real testimony of healing and the quiet courage it takes to respond, then we zoom out to the deeper question underneath it all: what does obedience look like when love is the foundation, not the reward?We walk through John 15 where Jesus says “remain in my love,” ties obedience to friendship, and commands us to love one another. We talk honestly about how religion flips the equation into performance and how a servant mindset expects the stick. Then we explore the surprising biblical tension that Jesus “learned obedience” and “grew in wisdom,” and how that gives us permission to be in process without excusing sin. The invitation we keep hearing is simple and confronting: come close, abide, and let love reshape what you do.We also bring this into local church life and healthy prophetic community. We talk about how gifting can create pedestals, why hearing God is meant to be practiced together, and how confessional community brings disobedience into the light so healing and interdependence can grow. We end by naming sacrificial love as the normal kingdom pattern and praying for grace to remain in Christ’s love as a community.If this helps you reframe Christian obedience, discipleship, and hearing God through sonship and friendship, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review. What part of John 15 challenges you most right now?

Questions? Fun God stories? Let us know!Some mornings you can feel the day slipping away before you even get your bearings. We start there, with the honest climb out of self-pity and the quiet miracle of remembering what the gospel actually says: through Jesus, we’ve received abundant grace and the gift of righteousness, and we’re meant to reign in life today. Not by controlling everything, not by pretending we’re fine, but by letting the Holy Spirit renew our minds so we stop being ruled by circumstances and start walking with steady hope.From that foundation, we turn toward a question that changes the way you think about spiritual life: what does community have to do with hearing God and what does hearing God have to do with community? We talk about the church as the body of Christ, built together like living stones, where identity is formed in relationship and spiritual gifts are given for the common good. We also name the hard parts: offense, wounds, misunderstanding, and the enemy’s favorite strategy of isolation. Instead of shame or denial, we explore how forgiveness and reconciliation can become the very places where trust deepens and relationships grow stronger over time.We then get practical about confessional community, the kind of safe, confidential friendship where you can say “it’s not going well,” bring sin into the light, and receive healing as grace is spoken out loud. We also challenge the stage-only caricature of the prophetic. Many believers are already bringing prophetic encouragement in everyday conversations, because we are temples of the Holy Spirit and God loves to “ride in” on ordinary obedience with extraordinary grace.If this resonates, subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next, share the episode with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review. What part of community feels hardest for you right now?

Questions? Fun God stories? Let us know!There is a difference between reading Scripture as information and experiencing Scripture as encounter. Discipline matters, even when it feels dry, but we’re hungry for the moment the Word comes alive and speaks to the heart. Along the way we identify a helpful “heart check” for believers: when we’re anxious, restless, or short with people, it may be time to ask the Holy Spirit what’s really going on beneath the surface.Then the conversation opens up to Christian community, the body of Christ, and spiritual gifts. From 1 Corinthians 12 we explore how spiritual gifts are not personal trophies but Spirit-given grace for the common good. We contrast natural giftedness with Holy Spirit empowerment and share how God often changes lives through surprisingly simple words when we’re available to Him. If you’ve ever wondered why you feel stuck alone, why “just me and God” isn’t enough, or how God’s kingdom can break into ordinary conversations, you’ll find language and encouragement here.Subscribe for more conversations, share this with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a review if the show helps you. What is God saying to you right now?

Questions? Fun God stories? Let us know!We walk through what a mature Christian response can look like when abuse, dysfunction, or deception comes into the light. Using Colossians 3 as a lense, we challenge ourselves to respond with kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, forgiveness, and love. We also talk about platform pressure in the age of social media, how quickly a public ministry can be built, and why 1 Corinthians 3 warns us to build with care because fire will test what we’ve made. God may let “wood, hay, and stubble” burn, but He is still after redemption, healing, and restoration of people.Then we press into the deeper trap: becoming the older brother in the prodigal story. What would change if the church watched for repentance like the Father does, ready to run toward the prodigal instead of pouting outside the party. We close by reaffirming that the Holy Spirit still speaks, the gift of prophecy is still for today, and 1 Corinthians 14 still defines healthy prophetic ministry as strengthening, encouraging, and comforting. If this conversation helps you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find it.

Questions? Fun God stories? Let us know!Trouble has a way of making us recheck everything we thought God said. We have an honest, grounded conversation about hearing God when life feels like a mixed bag and the “promise” timeline doesn’t match reality.We talk about why cheap answers don’t help when you’re tired, healing from surgery, navigating chronic pain, or carrying a calling that seems stalled. The language that keeps coming up is marathon versus sprint, and we unpack why the Kingdom of God grows like a garden, not instant results. Along the way we look at Scripture’s slower stories, like Elijah and Jehu and the long road from David’s anointing to his throne, and we ask what those timelines teach us about spiritual maturity and perseverance.We explore what to do when trouble comes, not if it comes. Jesus promises trials, and He also promises His presence. Drawing from Job and a powerful line from Kurt Thompson, we reflect on how God may not explain suffering, but He can use it, leading us into the “deepest place” for real healing. We close by talking about the prophetic voice of the church from 1 Corinthians 14, and how Spirit-led encouragement can call out the gold in someone when they can’t yet see it.If you want practical, faith-filled perspective on spiritual growth, discernment, perseverance, and hearing God in hard seasons, press play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who’s in the wait, and leave a review so more people can find the conversation.

Questions? Fun God stories? Let us know!A season of physical limitation becomes a classroom for prayer and listening, where unexpected dreams get loud and 1 Peter 2:9–10 lands with fresh weight: chosen people, royal priesthood, holy nation, God’s special possession. Identity is not an accessory; it’s the operating system.We explore the priestly pattern in everyday life: standing in God’s presence while standing with people, ready to pray simple prayers, offer honest encouragement, and speak when the door opens. The focus isn’t self-display; it’s attentive availability. Jesus sets the pace—unhurried, interruptible, and confident that life flows outward. Hurry shrinks our vision and fuels anxiety; belonging quiets the soul and widens the field of love. That calm doesn’t make us passive. It frees agency. We stop obsessing over doing the right thing and begin doing the next faithful thing with God.Hearing God isn’t an elite skill but a lifelong apprenticeship anyone can grow in through humility and attention. As hope rises, influence follows. We’re not of the world, so we don’t mirror its despair. We carry a steady, joyful witness: tell what He’s done, proclaim His excellencies, and expect Him to show up in mundane spaces.If this conversation strengthens your heart, share it with a friend who needs courage today. Subscribe for more weekly reflections on hearing God, and leave a review to help others find their way to a calmer, bolder life with Him.

Questions? Fun God stories? Let us know!In John 17, Jesus asks the Father to keep us in the world, not remove us from it. That means life with God is not a strategy for escape but a way to flourish in a chaotic age. At the center is oneness: “I in them and You in Me.” Eternal life isn’t just endless time; it’s the quality of life that flows from knowing God right now. We talk about learning to say amen to Jesus’ prayer instead of trying to manufacture unity or joy, and how “Christ in you, the hope of glory” becomes the wellspring of transformation, courage, and holiness.We lean into a bold line many avoid: “The glory You have given Me I have given to them.” What does it mean to receive shared glory without pride? We unpack how partnership with God changes the way we respond when He moves through us—no self-erasure, no ego—just gratitude for inclusion. Along the way, we point to creation’s design, from galaxies to atoms, as a living metaphor of Christ at the centre holding all things together… and holding you together.Listen to be grounded, challenged, and encouraged to live from union rather than effort. If this conversation helps you hear God and walk in peace, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review so others can find it. Your voice helps extend this prayer-shaped journey to more hearts.

Questions? Fun God stories? Let us know!What if the breakthrough you’re waiting for is waiting for your voice? We open with a tender, honest moment about inviting Jesus into our deepest longings, not discarding them. That simple reframing leads to a bigger discovery: God delights to provide. From there we step into Jeremiah 1 and hear those charged verbs—uproot, tear down, destroy, overthrow, build, plant—not as museum pieces but as a living blueprint for how followers of Jesus engage the world.We connect Jeremiah’s commissioning to the Great Commission, making the case that discipling nations involves both demolition and construction. There are moments to ask and moments to command. Under Jesus’ authority, we speak to mountains, not just about them. You’ll hear practical stories of moving from needy prayers to aligned declarations that confront lies, sickness, and spiritual resistance. This isn’t hype; it’s humility that borrows heaven’s words and expects heaven’s fruit.We also bring this home to daily life. Words create worlds, beginning inside us. We talk about prophesying over your inner world, replacing self-cursing with scripture-shaped blessing, and why order matters: uproot first, then plant. Whether you’re parenting through chaos, negotiating a deal, leading a team, or praying for a friend, the same pattern holds—renounce agreement with lies, declare truth in Jesus’ name, and watch space open for peace, provision, and clarity. Along the way, we challenge the habit of hopeless declarations like “they will never change,” and show how those phrases undermine the very prayers you’re praying.If this resonated, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs fresh hope, and leave a review to help others find the show. What mountain are you speaking to this week?

Questions? Fun God stories? Let us know!God with (and in) us is what sets us apart. This reality simply changes everything. We start with Moses' bold request in Exodus 33 and move to the rhythms that keep us grounded today. The heartbeat is simple: we will not move without God. That posture isn’t about drama or performance; it’s about a daily, ordinary awareness that the best part of any moment is the One who is with us.From there we push into what presence produces: power that makes a real difference. We talk about the church as more than mere talk, and share stories of healing, freedom, and provision that have shaped our expectations. Deaf ears opening, chronic pain lifting, shame losing its grip—none of this works on theory alone. We also get practical about why some prayers seem to stall. Sometimes the body hurts because the heart is holding a wound. Learning to ask simple, honest questions helps us partner with what God is actually doing rather than what we assume He should do.You’ll hear how we practice attention in the mundane—car rides, desk work, hallway chats—and why that quiet habit prepares us for moments that need courage. We draw a straight line between “Your kingdom come, Your will be done” and a life that expects God to move. Not as control, but as persuasion. Not as formula, but as friendship. Connection comes first; commission flows from there. Our hope is that you’ll walk away with a deeper hunger to notice what God is noticing and the courage to step toward the impossible with a simple yes.If this conversation stirred something in you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show. What’s one place you want to invite God’s presence today?

Questions? Fun God stories? Let us know!When following Jesus, resistance inevitably shows up. We name the enemy’s subtle strategy: wear you down until you stop showing up. From the parable of the two sons in Matthew 21, we draw a counterintuitive insight—God honors the one who wrestles and still goes to the vineyard each day. We talk about performance pressure, shame, and the freedom of bringing your real self instead of a polished version. God promise in the book of James that perseverance makes us perfect, mature and complete becomes a lifeline for anyone walking through a hard chapter, as we remind you that sometimes God stills the storm and sometimes he changes you in it.If you’re tired, discouraged or unsure of your next step, take this as a pastoral nudge: He is worth persevering for. Show up where God is at work today, even if your “yes” is shaky. Stay to the end for a prayer of grace and courage to keep going. If this encouraged you, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs it and leave a quick review so others can find their way back to purpose.

Questions? Fun God stories? Let us know!In this episode, we talk about risk, waiting, and why a good Father invites His kids into moments that stretch faith. We name the quiet culprits—self-limiting beliefs that masquerade as humility—and show how calling them what they are opens the door to freedom. Repentance becomes more than guilt management; it’s a joyful “look again,” trading our constructed reality for the Kingdom’s better one. We share a practical framework—the four R’s (Repent, Renounce, Release, Receive)—to move from awareness to action, so you don’t just think about change, you experience it.This conversation is warm, honest, and grounded in Scripture, highlighting the security we have in grace: fully accepted, free to grow. You’ll hear stories of eager repentance and real refreshment, plus the gentle challenge to pause before reacting and ask, “Father, what are You doing here?” If you’re hungry for a calmer, clearer way to move through your day, this one will meet you where you are and nudge you toward life with God’s voice at the center.If this resonated, subscribe, leave a quick review, and share it with a friend who’s ready to trade hurry for hearing. What’s one place you’ll practice the pause this week?

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Questions? Fun God stories? Let us know!When heaven feels quiet, most of us assume we’ve failed. We flip through the usual dials—prayer, worship, Scripture—and panic when nothing lights up. Today we invite you to a different lens: what if silence isn’t a verdict but an invitation to secure attachment, deeper honesty, and wider ways of hearing God?We open up about our own dry seasons and why “Hearing God” doesn’t make us experts—just lifelong students. From slow, unhurried lectio divina to raw journaling that cuts past polite prayer, we share practical rhythms that re-tune attention without slipping into striving. We explore how God speaks across channels—still small voice, dreams, impressions, wise counsel, and the living Word—and why pigeonholing His voice into last season’s method can keep you stuck. You’ll hear how reframing the question from “What’s wrong with me?” to “Where am I in pain, or what room have I closed?” trades shame for healing and opens fresh conversation with the Spirit.

Questions? Fun God stories? Let us know!Have you ever dismissed a dream as "just your brain processing the day" only to wonder later if there was something more to it? What if those nighttime narratives were actually divine communication—God's way of speaking to you through symbols and stories while you rest?Dreams occupy a fascinating intersection of psychology, spirituality, and mystery. Throughout Scripture, from Genesis to Revelation, we see God consistently using dreams as a pivotal communication channel with His people. Joseph's prophetic dreams saved nations. Daniel's interpretations changed kingdoms. Even Jesus was protected through divine dream warnings. Yet many believers today remain unaware of how profoundly God might be speaking to them through their dream life.In this episode, we explore how dreams function as "parables that happen in your sleep"—continuing Jesus' tradition of teaching through symbolic narratives. We unpack practical ways to steward your dreams through recording, reflecting, and interpreting with the help of trusted community. Rather than categorizing dreams as either "purely psychological" or "directly from God," we discuss how our dream life reflects the beautiful complexity of our relationship with God—sometimes processing our daily concerns, sometimes receiving divine guidance, and often a meaningful blend of both.

Questions? Fun God stories? Let us know!Prayer is not merely preparation for the work but is spiritual work itself. Anthony and guest Justin Allen explore how true communion with God often transcends words and religious formulas, revealing that some of the most profound encounters with God happen in wordless prayer—simply being in His presence.They tackle how, when reduced to the transactional (always asking for things), prayer can undermine the relational aspect of communing with God and how growing in prayer requires discipline and sometimes pushing through resistance and distraction.

Questions? Fun God stories? Let us know!Correctly viewing the love of God is a profound spiritual shift that can transform how we engage with prophetic ministry. This conversation breaks open the misconception that we must perform perfectly to receive divine affection, replacing it with the liberating truth that God's love is our starting point, not our reward.We discuss the liberating reality that is prophetic ministry in the New Testament era. Unlike Old Testament prophets who operated under a different covenant, today's prophetic community functions through the indwelling Holy Spirit with room for growth and imperfection. Prophetic words aren't just about information transfer but creating moments of divine connection where recipients encounter God's love through human vessels.

Questions? Fun God stories? Let us know!Explore what it means to be citizens of heaven while living on earth, and how this reality fundamentally shapes our approach to prophetic ministry. They unpack how heavenly citizenship grants us spiritual authority to bring heaven to earth through prophetic words and actions.

Questions? Fun God stories? Let us know!What happens when God speaks directly into your life through another person? How do these prophetic moments become weapons against darkness and doubt?Dan shares the story of his first prophetic experience, sitting before three women who knew nothing about him yet accurately described his heart and calling. Instead of the judgment he expected, he received affirmation that God deeply knew and loved him. "I anticipated more evaluation and judgment," Dan recalls, "but what I got was 'I get you, and because I get you, I love you.'"This conversation explores how prophetic words function as spiritual weapons. When God spoke to Dan about guarding against bitterness and pursuing writing ministry decades ago, these words became anchors during difficult seasons. As Paul told Timothy, we can "wage the good warfare" with the prophecies spoken over us.

Questions? Fun God stories? Let us know!Have you ever felt unqualified for what God is asking you to do? You're in excellent company. Throughout Scripture, we see individuals like Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Peter all attempting to disqualify themselves when encountering God's call. The surprising truth is that our self-disqualification often becomes the very obstacle preventing God from working through us.What truly gets in God's way isn't our human "clunkiness" or lack of eloquence – it's our heart posture. "Getting out of the way of God" often looks like destroying the list of reasons why we can't be used by God and letting Him work through us.

Questions? Fun God stories? Let us know!Many believers struggle with a fundamental lie that affects their relationship with God: the belief that their behavior influences God's desire to speak to them. This misconception can create a devastating cycle where we feel unworthy of hearing God's voice precisely when we need His guidance most.

Questions? Fun God stories? Let us know!Do you ever feel caught in an exhausting cycle of spiritual performance? One day you're on top of the mountain feeling qualified for God's blessing, the next you're in the valley of disqualification wondering how you'll ever measure up.This conversation dives deep into one of the most insidious traps believers fall into: spiritual resume building. Anthony and Dan explore how we unconsciously build credentials to present to God, hoping to earn His approval, blessing, and power in our lives. Yet this approach leaves us perpetually exhausted and ultimately discouraged when we inevitably fall short.

Questions? Fun God stories? Let us know!What happens when we stop viewing God as a reluctant neighbor who's gone to bed for the night and start approaching Him with shameless audacity? This question frames a profound conversation about the nature of prayer and how we often limit our connection with God through misconceptions of who He is.Anthony and Dan explore the connection between confession, healing, and prayer, examining how shameless audacity in approaching God transforms our intercession.

Questions? Fun God stories? Let us know!God isn't asking us to qualify to become His temple – He's declaring what already is true and inviting us to awaken to what He already knows about our identity. The tension between what we know in our minds and what we truly believe in our hearts creates a disconnect that only God can heal.

Questions? Fun God stories? Let us know!What does it really mean to be "like Christ"? In this soul-stirring conversation, Dan and Anthony dismantle the false notion that Christ-likeness is simply about moral behavior. They reveal how Jesus himself operated in partnership with the Holy Spirit—setting a pattern of dependence we're meant to follow, not just admire.

Questions? Fun God stories? Let us know!We dive deep into how true humility liberates us to partner confidently with God without constantly apologizing for His work through us or minimizing our role. The distinction between unhealthy self-deprecation and authentic humility transforms how we view our participation in God's kingdom.

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