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Send us a textTalk 68: Hearing From God, Part 1 with Christy and Layla How do you actually hear God’s voice in real life, not just in theory? In Part 1, Christy sits down with Layla, a student pastor and trusted coworker in Christ, to unpack what Scripture says and how to practice hearing God daily. We cover the Fivefold gifts, why hearing God moves faith from rules to relationship, practical ways to discern His voice, and a powerful story about a student who heard “Doritos” and watched God confirm it on the streets of Orlando.What you will learnWhy hearing God is for every believer, not a select fewHow to tell the difference between God’s voice, your thoughts, and the enemySimple steps to practice: be still, watch, wait, write, withdraw, listenHow the Fivefold gifts help the church hear and respond togetherGuardrails so “God told me” stays humble, biblical, and lovingScriptures mentioned John 10:3, 5, 27 • Romans 10:17 • Hebrews 4:12 • 2 Timothy 3:16–17 • Hebrews 1:1–2 • Exodus 3 • 1 Kings 19:11–13 • Acts 13:2 • Numbers 22:21–35 • Acts 2:17 • Psalm 46:10 • Habakkuk 2:1–2 • Mark 1:35 • Luke 10:38–42 • 1 Corinthians 3:9 • Ephesians 4:11–16Key takeawaysHearing God is a relationship skill you can practiceGod speaks in ways that align with His Word and characterEncouragement and edification are safe places to startUse a humble posture: “I sense” or “I feel the Lord may be saying”Write down impressions and look for confirmationChapters (suggested) 00:00 Welcome and why this topic matters 02:05 Coworkers in Christ and the Fivefold overview 06:40 Why hearing God is for everyone 10:55 How God speaks today 16:45 Discernment filter and healthy guardrails 23:20 Student ministry practice nights 27:45 Story: the “Doritos” confirmation 33:50 How to grow in hearing God 38:20 Be still, watch, wait, write, withdraw, listen 41:30 What is coming in Part 2ResourcesFivefold Ministry test Fearless Unite discipleship: Walk With Me Christy's Book on Amazon Signed copy of Christy's book with personal message shop here Mental Health Coaching info and book here. Do you want to see the video from this podcast? Check it out here: Get Christy's weekly anxiety tips emails, click purple "get anxiety tips" box On Social Media? Connect with Christy and on Instagram: @christymboulwareConnect with Fearless Unite and on Instagram: @fearlessunite Send us your feedback, questions, encouragement and anxiety tip ideas: [email protected]
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