Divine Wisdom for Today's Challenges: Increasing Our Sensitivity to God's Voice

May 06, 2025
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One of the most encouraging truths in Scripture is God's promise to speak to and guide His children. But how can we know when whether or not the nudge we perceive truly comes from God, and how should we respond to periods of divine silence? Can we "miss" His will? In this episode, Reverend Jessica VanRoekel joins Jennifer Slattery to discuss these questions and more, speaking comfort and encouragement for those struggling to discern God's voice while offering suggestions as to how to increase one's spiritual sensitivity.

Discussion/Reflective Questions:

  1. What resonated with you most in this episode?
  2. How can maintaining a pure heart help one hear God more clearly?
  3. When have you heard God speak during a time of worship?
  4. Jessica emphasized the importance of practice in hearing God's voice. What are some ways you currently practice hearing from God?
  5. Jessica and Jennifer also suggested that God often repeats Himself to help us recognize His verse. When has this been true for you?
  6. What is one action step God might be inviting you to take having listened to this episode?

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Meet Your Hosts
Jennifer Slattery, founder of Wholly Loved Ministries, is a multi-published author, national speaker, and speaking coach passionate about helping God's children reach their full potential and live fully surrendered to Christ. She is a host on Your Daily Bible Verse and Faith Over Fear. Find her online at https://www.JenniferSlatteryLivesOutLoud.com
Carol Ogle McCracken is a fun-loving wedding planner, speaker, Bible teacher, and author who brings to Scripture to inspire a personal, vibrant relationship with Him. Her authentic challenges faced while journeying through alcoholism, raising a child with special needs, and divorce, equip her to teach, entertain and encourage you. Carol currently serves as the Minister of Discipleship at her home church and is a Christian communicator in many different forums, large and small, and especially enjoys teaching at women’s retreats. Her book Wisdom, Where to Find It if You've Lost, Forgotten, or Never Had It was released in November 2020.
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