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BONUS EPISODE- Ghosts, Demons, and the Power of the Holy Spirit   Because October tends to be the month where conversations about ghosts and evil happen, we are including this bonus episode that addresses the ways the enemy manipulates us into giving him authority in our lives. It’s time to take back our authority in Christ and kick the enemy out of our lives!   Example Prayer and Further Reading:...

Why it’s Important to Have Clean Hands and A Pure Heart While We are Waiting- Psalm 24   Today we are taking a look at Psalm 24 and what it means to prepare our hearts for the King of Glory. Having clean hands and a pure heart are two keys to how we can wait well. I pray this episode blesses you!   Hey friends, welcome to the Hearing Jesus Podcast.   Do you sometimes doubt if you are truly hearing...

An Overflowing Heart is a Result of Being in God’s Presence: Psalm 23   In this second half of Psalm 23 we explore the idea of what it means to have God pursuing us and providing for us even in the midst of the evil in our lives. One of the benefits of our relationship with God is an overflow of our hearts that can impact those around us. I pray this episode blesses you.   Hey friends, welcome to...

Do You Need Rest? Like Real Rest? How Jesus Gets Us to a Place of Soul Rest: Psalm 23   In Psalm 23, we see God’s plan for true rest and refreshing for our souls through our trust in Jesus. Looking at some shepherd imagery, we take a look at what this favorite passage means for our daily lives.   Hey friends, welcome to the Hearing Jesus Podcast.   Do you sometimes doubt if you are truly hearing G...

Did You Know That Details About Jesus’ Death on the Cross Were Predicted Years and Years Before He Was Born? Psalm 22 Part 2   Today we continue looking at Psalm 22, a Psalm that reveals very specific details about what would happen at the time of Jesus’ death. Some of these details you can miss if you aren’t careful. Join me as we unpack what they are.   Hey friends, welcome to the Hearing Jesus...

Hearing Jesus in the Psalms: Psalm 22- A Messianic Psalm that Points to Jesus   Psalm 22 is one of the most quoted Psalms in the New Testament and is called the Psalm of the Cross because of the way it reveals what Jesus would go through on the cross. Today we take a look at some of the ways this Messianic Psalm prophesies things that can only be fulfilled in Jesus. I pray this episode blesses you...

Hearing Jesus in the Psalms: Psalm 21- God Fights for Us During Our Spiritual Warfare Battles   Psalms 20 and 21 are companion Psalms. Psalm 20 is a prayer before a battle, and Psalm 21 is a praise after the battle. Psalm 21 gives us an example of praising God for His protection and defense during a spiritual battle. We see how God does not sit idly by but fights for us on our behalf. I pray this...

Hearing Jesus in the Psalms: Psalm 20- A Prayer for When You Are Experiencing Spiritual Warfare   Psalms 20 and 21 are companion Psalms. Psalm 20 is a prayer before a battle, and Psalm 21 is a praise after the battle. As believers, we are constantly fighting a spiritual battle, whether we realize it or not. Psalm 20 can be used as a prayer to help us when we feel overwhelmed by what the enemy is t...

Can We Trust That God's Plan is the Best Plan for Our Lives? The Answer is Yes! Learning How God is a Good Father: Psalm 19 Part 2   In the second half of Psalm 19, we see God’s goodness as a father revealed in the way He instructs us as His children. There is freedom in our obedience to God’s plan for our lives.   Hey friends, welcome to the Hearing Jesus Podcast.   Do you sometimes doubt if you...

How God Reveals Himself in Nature: Psalm 19 Part 1 In Psalm 19, David makes reference to the ways God is revealed in nature. While this may seem straight forward to us, there is also a sense that David is speaking to others in the ancient world that may not recognize God in the same way. Join me as we take a look at the beginning of Psalm 19.   Hey friends, welcome to the Hearing Jesus Podcast.  ...

How God Intervenes When Things Feel Impossible: Psalm 18 Part 3 Part 3 of Psalm 18 takes a look at the last part of the Psalm and some of the imagery that reveals aspects of God’s nature. Our encouragement from this Psalm is that God can intervene on our behalf, even when ti doesn’t seem to make sense. I pray this episode blesses you.   Hey friends, welcome to the Hearing Jesus Podcast.   Do you s...

Feeling Helpless? How God Meets Us Where We Are: Psalm 18 Part 2     Part 2 of Psalm 18 examines the ways David saw God’s hand at work in the midst of his helplessness in battle. We can be assured that the God that is revealed in the Psalms is the same God we serve today. God is a God who rescues.   Hey friends, welcome to the Hearing Jesus Podcast.   Do you sometimes doubt if you are truly hearin...

God's Protection in the Midst of the Darkness: How to Respond   Psalm 18 is a response song that King David wrote after God delivered him from the hands of his enemies. In this psalm, we can learn more about how God steps in when things seem impossible, and how our hearts can respond to that protection. I pray this episode blesses you.   Hey friends, welcome to the Hearing Jesus Podcast.   Do you...

Are Your Prayers Going Unanswered? Why You May Not Be Getting the Prayer Results You Want: Psalm 17 Psalm 17 starts off with David’s prayer for God to search his heart. Sometimes hidden sin can keep us from hearing God’s voice clearly. Today we look at David’s example and how we can use it to pray a similar prayer.   Hey friends, welcome to the Hearing Jesus Podcast.   Do you sometimes doubt if yo...

How to See God's Hand in Our Emotional, Physical, and Spiritual Lives: Psalm 16   Psalm 16 offers us a nice break from the lament psalms we have been reading lately. In this Davidic psalm, we see an example of how to praise God for all of the things He blesses us with emotionally, physically, and spiritually.   Hey friends, welcome to the Hearing Jesus Podcast.   Do you sometimes doubt if you are...

Hearing Jesus in the Psalms: Psalm 15: Living A Life of Obedience Even When it Hurts   In Psalm 15, David talks about our commitment to living a life of obedience even when we don’t feel like it. It’s in that pursuit of righteousness, that is stronger than our feelings, that we can sense God’s empowerment in our lives.    Hey friends, welcome to the Hearing Jesus Podcast.   Do you sometimes doubt...

Sensing God's Presence in the Midst of This Crazy Culture: Psalm 14   Today’s culture looks very much like the picture David paints in Psalm 14. Yet we can be encouraged by the same God that encouraged David. One that is present and restores.   Hey friends, welcome to the Hearing Jesus Podcast.   Do you sometimes doubt if you are truly hearing God’s voice or if it’s really your own? Do you wonder...

Do You Ever Feel Like God Doesn't See You in Your Pain? How God Is Present in Our Depression: Psalm 13 Many of us have had seasons of depression, especially after we have gone through a hard time. In today’s Psalm, we see the example of David coming to God in his anger and depression. We can bring God those hard emotions too. In fact, He longs to be there with you and help you through them.   Hey...

Feeling Overwhelmed by the Evil in Our World? Standing for Righteousness When Facing Evil: Psalm 12   Since these words were written in the Psalms, we see God’s people who stand for righteousness are also faced with the evil in this world. The encouragement we have can be found in God’s truth. Let’s take a look at it together today as we echo David’s prayer.   Hey friends, welcome to the Hearing J...

Does if Feel Like You Have a Target on Your Back? How We Can Stand Firm When It's Opposite of the Culture: Psalm 11   Psalm 11 addresses two concepts that are very common to the Christian experience: feeling like we have a target on our backs, and living in opposition to the culture. Today we look at David’s prayer about these very things, and the encouragement we have as believers.   Hey friends,...

Waiting for Justice- Comfort From God in the Midst of Our Suffering: Psalm 10   Psalm 10 is one that is underlined a lot in my Bible. It helps us understand how to pray when we are in the midst of suffering. While there may be some time between the cry of our hearts and when God finally brings justice, we can take comfort in knowing He hears us and is always with us.     Hey friends, welcome to th...

How to Praise God in All Things, Even When You Feel Overlooked: Psalm 9 Psalm 9 speaks of praising God in all things. It also reveals God’s heart for those that feel overlooked. May the things that break God’s heart also break ours.     Hey friends, welcome to the Hearing Jesus Podcast.   Do you sometimes doubt if you are truly hearing God’s voice or if it’s really your own? Do you wonder how you...

Hearing Jesus in the Psalms: Psalm 8: God’s Love and Care for Creation and Human Kind   Psalm 8 serves as a poetic reminder of God’s creation of the world and humankind in Genesis. David emphasizes the special role we serve in God’s kingdom and His unique care and love for us. I pray this episode blesses you.   Hey friends, welcome to the Hearing Jesus Podcast.   Do you sometimes doubt if you are...

Does it Feel Like the Enemy is Attacking You? How to Find Refuge and Protection in God: Psalm 7   We all experience times when we feel attacked by the enemy. Today we look at David’s example of a prayer to use when we are in that place. We can be encouraged that the Lord is our refuge.   Hey friends, welcome to the Hearing Jesus Podcast.   Do you sometimes doubt if you are truly hearing God’s voic...

Hearing Jesus in the Psalms: Psalm 6: Coming to God With Our Shame Over Sin   Psalm 6 shows us the example of David coming to God in desperation and grief over his sin. Because sin separates us from God, it’s important to allow God to help us through the restoration process instead of hiding it from Him. Shame can be replaced by God’s mercy and forgiveness.   Hey friends, welcome to the Hearing Je...