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In this episode of the Confidence in God podcast, host Julie McGhghy shares personal experiences and biblical insights on how to build confidence in hearing God's voice. She recounts a recent conversation with friends about the common struggle of discerning whether God is truly speaking to us. Julie emphasizes the importance of turning to scripture for assurance, citing passages that affirm believers can know and follow God's voice.
She discusses the role of prayer—especially praying God’s Word—in strengthening trust and confidence in divine guidance. Julie encourages listeners to take small steps of faith, trust that God will correct their path if needed, and to acknowledge Him in all decisions. She shares practical examples from her own life and invites listeners to reflect on their own experiences of hearing God’s guidance. The episode concludes with a reminder to access additional resources and an encouragement to remain confident in God’s faithfulness.
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Timeline
- 0:00 — Introduction: Welcome and episode goal (Julie McGhghy)
- 0:11 — Personal context: Motorcycle ministry event and ladies’ breakfast
- 2:00 — Discussion: Fear and doubt about hearing God’s call; encouragement from friends
- 2:40 — Julie’s struggle: Lacking confidence in hearing God’s voice
- 3:20 — Invitation: Resource on confidence in prayer (https://confidenceingod.com/resources/)
- 3:32 — “Is that you, God?” and learning to discern God’s voice
- 3:50 — Turning to scripture for assurance
- 4:16 — Key scriptures: Psalm 95:7, John 10:14, John 10:27
- 4:40 — Reflection: Knowing and obeying God’s voice
- 5:04 — The real struggle: Trusting God's Word
- 5:18 — More scriptures for trust: Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 32:8, Psalm 63:8, Psalm 73:23
- 6:17 — Building trust by praying scripture
- 6:52 — No longer paralyzed: Moving forward with confidence
- 7:22 — Sample prayer for guidance
- 7:53 — Trusting God to correct your path
- 8:13 — Summary: Steps to build confidence in hearing God’s voice
- 9:05 — Starting small: Everyday examples of seeking God’s guidance
- 10:05 — Listener invitation: Share your experiences
- 10:19 — Resource reminder: How to Have Confidence in Your Prayer Life
- 10:40 — Closing: Subscribe, rate, and review
- 10:54 — Final encouragement: God will complete His work in you
