Arise, Women of God

Summary Have you ever been in the middle of a spiritual siege—maybe staring at the ceiling at 2:00 AM, worrying about a rebellious teen, or feeling a heavy cloud of depression settling over your home—and you simply didn't have the words to pray? When your mind is too frazzled to form a sentence, you need a weapon that is already sharpened for battle. If you are searching for what Psalm to pray for...

Summary Have you ever had a week where you just couldn't shake a heavy sense of gloom? No matter how much you pray or read your scriptures, you feel paralyzed, isolated, and completely "off." If you are tired of feeling like you are losing a battle you can't even see, you might be asking: what does spiritual warfare look like? You are exactly where you need to be. In this episode of the Arise, Wom...

Summary Have you ever felt like you were doing everything right—praying, serving, and trying to stay positive—yet a wave of heavy discouragement or a sudden crisis hit your family out of nowhere? If you are tired of feeling defenseless and are asking, what does God say about spiritual warfare , you are exactly where you need to be. In this episode of the Arise, Women of God podcast, host Tamara K....

Summary Have you ever had a day where you just felt a little bit "off"? Maybe a wave of worthlessness hit you out of nowhere, or you felt so overwhelmed and isolated that you just wanted to hide from the world. If you are wondering what exactly is spiritual warfare , and whether these dark feelings are just a character flaw or an active enemy trying to trip you up, you are in the exact right place...

Summary Have you ever experienced a sudden, unexplained blow-up in your home? Maybe a wedge suddenly appeared between you and your spouse, or you felt an overwhelming, heavy cloud of depression or rage out of nowhere. If you have ever felt isolated, exhausted, and wondered, is spiritual warfare real? —you are exactly where you need to be. In this episode of the Arise, Women of God podcast, host Ta...

Summary Have you ever gone to bed with a heavy heart, only to find that your sleep is restless, or you wake up feeling just as drained as when your head hit the pillow? If you want your nighttime to be a sanctuary instead of a battlefield, you might be asking: Does God speak to us through dreams? You want to know if Heaven can still reach you when you are completely unplugged. Take heart—you are i...

Summary Have you been on your knees pleading over a heartbreaking situation, only to be met with deafening silence? When weeks, months, or even years go by without a resolution, it is incredibly easy to look at others receiving instant miracles and wonder if your pleas are being ignored. If you are tired of living in a holding pattern and are asking, "Does God always answer prayers?", you are exac...

Summary Have you ever messed up so badly that when you went to kneel down to pray, you froze? When a heavy cloud of unworthiness settles over you, a whisper often creeps into your mind saying: Don't bother. God is too holy. Your mistakes are too big, and He isn't listening to you right now. If you are carrying a secret burden of shame and asking, "Does God hear the prayers of a sinner?", you are i...

Summary Have you ever knelt by your bed, poured out the most vulnerable parts of your soul, and wondered if your prayers were even making it past the ceiling? When you are carrying a heavy burden, it is easy to ask, "Does God hear me?" If you are tired of feeling invisible and fear that Heaven is just as indifferent to your pain as the world has been, do not despair. You are exactly where you need...

Summary Have you ever knelt down to pray, only to find your mind racing with an endless to-do list while your phone buzzes next to you? If you want to connect with Heaven but feel like you are just shouting into a storm of silence, you are not alone. If you are asking how to hear God's voice , you need practical, real-world advice to cut through the noise and get direct answers. You are in the rig...

Summary Have you ever received a "no" answer from God that left your head spinning? When you feel like you had the right amount of faith and were praying for a righteous desire, a definite "no" can feel like a devastating personal rejection. If you are looking for "when God says no" quotes to help you hang your faith on something solid while your heart feels like it is breaking, you are in the rig...

Summary Have you ever felt so overwhelmed by pressure and stress that you desperately needed Heaven's help, but you just couldn't seem to hear anything but silence? When your mind is racing and your stress is high, it is easy to panic and ask, "How do I recognize when God is speaking to me?" If you are terrified that you are missing the very answers you desperately need, don't give up hope! You ar...

Summary Have you ever prayed for a breakthrough—like a child coming home, a health crisis resolving, or a financial door opening—only to be met with a frustrating period of limbo? When Heaven seems silent, it is completely natural to ask: Is God saying no, or wait? If you need to know how to distinguish between a closed door and a divine pause, you are in the right place! In this episode of the Ar...

Summary Have you ever been praying for a breakthrough—perhaps for healing, a relationship, or specific direction—and found yourself holding your breath, waiting for a sign? If you are tired of living in the "maybe" and are wondering how to know when God says yes, you are exactly where you need to be. In this episode of the Arise, Women of God podcast, host Tamara K. Anderson and guest Kari Anjewie...

Summary Have you ever felt like you had the perfect amount of faith, followed every rule, and pleaded with every ounce of your soul, only to hit a wall of silence—or worse, a clear "no"? If you are tired of platitudes that tell you to "just have more faith" and are asking what to do when God says no, you are in the exact right place. In this episode of the Arise, Women of God podcast, host Tamara...

Summary Have you ever found yourself weeping in the front seat of your car, or kneeling on your bedroom floor in a puddle of tears, wondering if anyone even cares? When the weight you are carrying feels heavy and invisible to the world, it is easy to ask, "Does God hear me cry?" If you are afraid that your tears are invisible to Heaven, you are in the exact right place. In this episode of the Aris...

Summary Have you ever stood at a crossroads in your life—deciding whether to change careers, move your family, or navigate a tricky relationship—and felt completely paralyzed by the "what ifs"? It is so easy to freeze in fear, terrified that if you don't receive a loud shout from Heaven, you might make a choice that ruins everything. If you are asking how to hear God's voice when making a decision...

Summary Do you ever find yourself in the middle of a busy day—standing in a grocery store line, driving a stressful carpool, or sitting in a high-stakes meeting—and your heart just starts calling out to Heaven? If you are unable to speak aloud, you might be asking: Does God hear your thoughts when you pray? If you are tired of feeling like God is only reachable when you have the privacy to speak a...

Summary Do you ever feel like you are doing everything right—reading your scriptures, praying, and waiting patiently—but all you get back is silence? If you are looking around at others and asking, "How do I hear from God?" because you are tired of second-guessing your spiritual connection, you are in the right place! In this episode of the Arise, Women of God podcast, host Tamara K. Anderson is j...

Summary Have you ever read a Bible verse in the morning and completely forgotten it by lunchtime? You want the Word to be a living, breathing guide for your daily life, but sometimes it just feels like ancient ink on a page. If you are asking how to hear God's voice through scripture, you are in the exact right place. In this episode of the Arise, Women of God podcast, host Tamara K. Anderson and...

Summary Have you ever felt spiritually "tone-deaf"? It can be frustrating to hear other people talk about God telling them things while you are still waiting for a burning bush or an audible voice to shout your name. If you are asking, "How do you hear the voice of God?", you are not alone, and you are not being ignored! In this episode of the Arise, Women of God podcast, host Tamara K. Anderson b...

Summary Do you ever feel like your prayers only count if you are kneeling in a quiet room, speaking aloud with your hands perfectly folded? When you are in the middle of a high-stakes meeting, a stressful carpool, or a heartbreaking conversation, you might find yourself asking: Can God hear silent prayers? If you are worried that your connection to the Divine requires an audible voice, you are in...

Summary Have you ever been pleading with God for an answer to a specific problem, only to suddenly feel like you've been struck by lightning when a friend, a mentor, or a pastor shares the exact phrase you've been begging for? It is easy to assume that if the answer didn't come directly from Heaven to your mind, it wasn't official. But if you are asking, "Does God speak through other people?" you...

Summary Do you ever feel that knowing how to hear God's voice is a gift reserved only for "super spiritual" people? It's easy to look at our messy kitchens, chaotic commutes, and busy schedules and think that God couldn't possibly have a personal frequency just for us. But what if we told you that divine connection fits perfectly into your very normal, real life? In this episode of the Arise, Wome...

Summary Have you ever felt like you are banging on the doors of Heaven until your knuckles are bruised, yet all you hear is the echo of your own voice? When we pray for a righteous desire and hear nothing back, it is incredibly easy to ask, "Why does God never answer my prayers?" We often fall into the "punishment trap," assuming that Heaven's silence is a penalty for our past mistakes. But what i...