What Does It Take To Make You Listen

A prophet argues with a donkey and the animal makes the better point. That’s the door into a story about motives, warnings, and how we handle the moments that block our momentum. We unpack Balaam’s path from hired curser to reluctant blesser, why the road closed three times, and what it means when grace shows up as resistance rather than green lights.We start with the tension at the heart of Numbers 22: a king’s lucrative offer, a prophet who can hear God but wants the payday, and a permission that comes with a leash—go, but only speak what is true. From there, we trace the three roadblocks, the bruised foot, and the jolt of a voice from an unexpected source. The humor in the talking donkey disarms us long enough to see our own patterns: pushing harder when we should pause, blaming our tools when our motives are off, and mistaking open doors for wise choices. Along the way, we share practical ways to test guidance, name our strongest pulls, and treat interruptions as information rather than enemies.The story doesn’t end with a laugh. Balaam blesses Israel under pressure, but later engineers a quiet sabotage that the New Testament condemns by name. We dig into that turn to show how giftedness without integrity becomes dangerous, and why discernment is less about special messages and more about a steady, honest heart. If you’ve ever felt the sting of a closed path or the nudge you’d rather ignore, this conversation offers a map: slow down, examine desire, and listen for truth even when it arrives from unlikely voices. Press play, then share your own “donkey moments”—the interruptions that saved you—and leave a rating so more listeners can find the show.We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text MessageSupport the show