1022 | Shawn Bolz: "How to Hear From God Q&A"

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Shawn Bolz faces 12 rapid-fire questions from YouTube viewers about how to hear God's voice in specific situations.

The episode begins with host Alicia Sharp introducing Shawn Bolz and explaining the format: a rapid-fire Q&A session where Bolz answers 12 questions from YouTube viewers about hearing from God. The first question asks if God gives signs to confirm his voice, and Bolz responds affirmatively, citing biblical examples and personal experiences like the number 222 appearing in his life. The second question is about how to ask God to speak, and Bolz describes hearing God through impressions and waiting for answers. The third question addresses indecision, with Bolz framing it as a sign of maturity where God trusts believers to make choices. The fourth question is on God confirming a marriage partner, answered briefly as 'sometimes.' The fifth question deals with knowing when to persist or give up based on closed doors, and Bolz advises balancing faith with practical discernment. The sixth question is about verifying if God is really speaking, such as about moving to a new state, and Bolz emphasizes building a history with God through trial and error. The seventh question is from someone who feels God isn't talking back, and Bolz encourages persistence and standing on initial impressions. The eighth question asks about optimal settings for hearing God, and Bolz notes individual differences, from quiet spaces to stimulating environments. The ninth question is on whether God waits for obedience before giving new commands, and Bolz explains it varies based on maturity and grace. The tenth question is about God's silence, and Bolz interprets it as trust in the believer's heart or a test of perseverance. The eleventh question is on discovering personal promises from God, and Bolz suggests praying, reading the Bible, and identifying callings to love specific groups. The final question is on manipulative uses of 'God told me,' and Bolz advises calling out such tactics to maintain healthy communication. The episode ends with Sharp sharing resources for finding Bolz's content.

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A brisk Q&A on discernment, signs, and the messier work of hearing from God.

Morning Moxie treats a YouTube Q&A as a useful conversation about hearing from God, with Alicia Sharp asking Sean Bowles about signs, uncertainty, and what to do when someone thinks they got it wrong.

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You want direct answers on hearing from God without the hand-wringing.

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