Hearing God in a Noisy World

In a world flooded with noise and distractions, hearing God’s voice can feel impossible. In this heartfelt episode, Rachel shares her personal journey through confusion, spiritual wounds, and the longing to hear from God again. She offers practical, biblical steps to help you recognize God’s voice, make space for stillness, and approach Him with reverence. You’ll leave encouraged to tune out the noise and confidently draw near to the God who wants to speak to you.

Show Notes

Key Topics Covered:

  • The challenge of hearing God’s voice in a world filled with distractions

  • How spiritual wounds and religious trauma can cloud our ability to hear God

  • Three practical ways to recognize and hear God’s voice:

    • Scripture — letting God’s Word become familiar

    • Stillness — making space for God to speak

    • Reverence — remembering who God is and approaching Him with awe

  • Encouraging reminders that God’s voice is gentle, steady, and aligned with His Word

Scripture References:

  • John 10:27 - “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.”

  • 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 - “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.”

  • Philippians 4:7 - “And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

  • Hebrews 4:12 -“For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.”

  • Psalm 46:10 - “Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!”

  • Isaiah 40:31 - “But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.”

  • 1 Corinthians 6:19 - “Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own.”

  • Ecclesiastes 5:2 - “Be not rash with your mouth, nor let your heart be hasty to utter a word before God, for God is in heaven and you are on earth. Therefore let your words be few.”

  • Proverbs 9:10 - “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.”

Connect with Rachel at @sheiscourageouspod on Instagram!

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