Hearing God Daily | Journal Prompts, Discernment, Trust in God, Biblical Encouragement, Faith, Scripture

Have you ever felt like you have to be completely certain before God will answer you? In this episode we continue our series on James 1, digging into Scripture to ask: what does it actually mean to doubt? We unpack the Greek words behind faith and doubt in this passage, and discover that both are less about intellectual certainty and more about where your trust in God actually rests. Faith in acti...

Ever tried to have quiet time in a hotel room with two toddlers? In this episode we're talking about how to stay connected to God when you're out of your routine, tired, and on the go. From practical tips to a Starbucks miracle in Manhattan, you'll walk away with Biblical encouragement, journal prompts, and real strategies to grow your faith and trust in God, even on vacation. Mentioned in this ep...

Have you ever prayed for wisdom and felt like God went silent? In this episode we dig into James 1:5-8, one of the most misunderstood passages in Scripture about discernment, and unpack what God is actually promising when He says He'll give wisdom to those who ask. This is biblical encouragement for anyone who has felt stuck, confused, or like they're the problem in why they can't hear God's voice...

AI is changing our world quicker than any of us realize or are ready for, and it is impacting our relationship with God and ability to hear His voice. AI makes big promises about meeting our needs and making our lives better, but what if our neediness was a gift and not a burden to shrug off as quickly as possible? Through the lens of Wendell Berry's work on community and place, we'll look at how...

🎉 MAY BIRTHDAY GIVEAWAY Enter to win a journaling accessories bundle! Leave a review of Hearing God Daily on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Send a screenshot of the review to @laurentpaperco on Instagram or hello@laurentpaperco.com Bonus entry: review the Name Your Year Journal (if you have the journal)+ send that screenshot, DM on Instagram or email Entries close May 22nd | Winner announced May 26th...

🎉 MAY BIRTHDAY GIVEAWAY Enter to win a journaling accessories bundle! Leave a review of Hearing God Daily on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Send a screenshot of the review to @laurentpaperco on Instagram or hello@laurentpaperco.com Bonus entry: review the Name Your Year Journal (if you have the journal)+ send that screenshot, DM on Instagram or email Entries close May 22nd | Winner announced May 26th...

🎉 MAY BIRTHDAY GIVEAWAY Enter to win a journaling accessories bundle! Leave a review of Hearing God Daily on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Send a screenshot of the review to @laurentpaperco on Instagram or hello@laurentpaperco.com Bonus entry: review the Name Your Year Journal (if you have the journal)+ send that screenshot, DM on Instagram or email Entries close May 22nd | Winner announced May 26th...

Have you ever felt spiritually stuck, distant from God, or unsure whether what you're hearing is actually his voice? In this second part of my conversation with Diana Marie of Circle Time for the Soul, we get into the heart of discernment and faith journaling, and how putting pen to paper can be one of the most powerful tools for deepening your trust in God. Diana shares the story behind her For t...

What does it actually look like to build a consistent, daily rhythm with God, and how do those rhythms help you discern his voice more clearly? In this episode, I sit down with Diana Marie, host of the Circle Time for the Soul podcast, to talk about holy habits: what they are, how Jesus modeled them for us, and how simple practices like being in the Word, journaling, and community can anchor your...

This week on Hearing God Daily, we're talking about the vulnerability of wanting a deeper faith. We're looking at the temptation to use Scripture more like a self-help book than a doorway to Jesus. We're exploring what it looks like to move from faith as a set of principles to faith as a real relationship through honest biblical encouragement from John 5 and a conversation about the discernment ob...

The news is heavy. War, polarization, outrage. How do you hold onto faith when the world feels like it's coming apart? In this final episode of the Quiet Series, we close with a reading from Sarah Clarkson's Reclaiming Quiet and explore what it looks like to trust in God in the middle of the apocalypse. This episode is full of biblical encouragement for the woman who is tired of the noise: tired o...

Do you feel overwhelmed by everything on your plate, like no matter how hard you try, the things that matter most keep getting pushed to later? In part 2 of my conversation with Alyssa Figgins of Redeem Her Time, we get practical. Alyssa introduces her anchor zone method: a framework rooted in faith and discernment that helps you structure your day around what God is actually calling you to, inste...

Do you find yourself constantly saying "I just don't have time"? What if that feeling wasn't a calendar problem, but a heart problem rooted in faith? In this episode, I'm joined by Lissa Figgins, a scaling strategist and founder of Redeem Her Time, who helps busy Christian women grow their results by multiplying the 24 hours God has given them. Lissa shares the powerful story of how a medical diag...

Everyone is talking about nervous system regulation right now, and there's real wisdom in it. But what happens when biology becomes the only lens we use to understand our inner life? In this episode we're bringing faith and Scripture into the conversation, because discernment isn't just about calming your body down. It's about learning to trust God with what's underneath. We'll talk about what ner...

Everyone seems to be talking about going “analog” in 2026. Less scrolling, more real life. From crafting and gardening to handwritten letters and in-person gatherings, many people are realizing that constant digital noise is exhausting. But what if this cultural shift is pointing us toward something deeper? In this episode, we explore how the growing desire for an analog lifestyle can become an op...

What happens when you intentionally step away from the noise and create space for quiet with God? Today I’m sharing a behind-the-scenes look at my monthly silence and solitude practice: what I actually do during these extended quiet days, the devotional rhythms that help me listen to God, and why I believe we need to intentionally pursue quiet if we want clarity from the Lord. We’ll talk about: Ho...

This is Part 5 of our Journaling Through Seasons of Transition Series! One of the hardest parts of a transition or wilderness season is the loss of control. We have an outcome we hope for, and surrendering that future to God can feel terrifying. How do we move forward in faith when we don’t know what’s coming next? In today’s episode, we’re talking about how to fight for a posture of surrender dur...

This is Part 4 of our Journaling Through Seasons of Transition Series!   Mentioned in the Episode: - Book a Spiritual Discernment Coaching Call: laurentpaperco.com/coaching - Sign up for our free Lent Journaling Challenge!: laurentpaperco.com/lent Hi, I'm Jenny Fulford! I love Jesus and I'm a guided journal creator. I'm here to help Christians cultivate a continuous, interactive relationship with...

This is Part 3 of our Journaling Through Seasons of Transition Series! When life feels chaotic and your thoughts won’t slow down, clarity can feel impossible to find. In this episode of our journaling through seasons of transition series, we talk about why fighting for mental clarity matters so much when everything around you is changing, and how simple, faith-filled journaling rhythms can help qu...

This is Part 2 of our Journaling Through Seasons of Transition Series! If you’re in a season of transition, uncertainty, or spiritual dryness, this episode is for you. Today we’re talking about how to use journaling as a tool for discernment, trust in God, and fighting for joy when life feels like a wilderness season. Drawing from Scripture and biblical encouragement, we explore why joy is so deep...

This is Part 1 of our Journaling Through Seasons of Transition Series! Are you in a season of transition and struggling to trust God or hear His voice clearly? Transition seasons can feel like wilderness seasons marked by uncertainty, anxiety, and spiritual exhaustion. In these moments, it’s easy to feel disconnected from God or unsure of what He’s doing. In this episode, we begin a new series on...

What does the peace of the Holy Spirit actually feel like and how can you use it for discernment in everyday decisions? In this episode, we explore how God uses His peace to guide His people, how to recognize the difference between true peace and false peace, and why the absence of peace can sometimes be just as important when listening for God’s voice. Through Scripture, biblical examples, and pe...

Affirmations are a common journaling practice. But how should Christians approach them with faith and discernment? In this episode, we explore affirmations through the lens of Scripture, offering biblical encouragement for anyone seeking to grow in hearing God’s voice. We look at where affirmations come from, why they’re appealing, and how to practice them in a way that builds faith and trust in G...

Episode 5 of our New Years Series!  Why do spiritual habits feel so hard to maintain, especially when life gets busy or unpredictable? In this final episode of our New Year series, we talk about how to build spiritual rhythms that actually last. Not through willpower or pressure, but through identity, grace, and the work of the Holy Spirit. Instead of focusing on perfection or productivity, we loo...