Answer the Call | Christian Career Coaching

224: How to Get Closer to God After Feeling Spiritually Distant


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In the previous episode, I shared how my life just blew up and my realizations that Jesus never hurried. He trusted the Father’s timing even in the slow and uncertain season, which hit me hard, but it also left me wondering:


How do I actually come back to God when I feel distant, numb, or even resistant to His presence?


That’s what this episode is all about. I’m sharing the exact things that helped me reconnect with God after dry, confusing, and even defiant seasons, like the prayer that changed everything, how I eased back into the Bible without guilt, and how confession opened my heart again.


If you're feeling far from God, spiritually dull, or unsure how to take the next step, this episode is a gentle, practical place to begin.


🌿 We discuss: 

    • The short books that helped me want God again (start with James!)
    • A journaling method that changed my relationship with God
    • How to confess when you’re scared to even pray
    • The “Christian content fast” that can renew your mind in 5 days

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    ⌚️TIME STAMPS

    01:20 – What to do if you don’t want to open your Bible?

    07:00 – How I study the Bible

    13:15 – Common fears that keep us from drawing near to God

    15:50 – What confession journaling does for your faith

    19:00 – Are we meant to learn from experience, or obedience?

    21:00 – Try this 3-part prayer from Jamie Winship

    27:00 – What to do when you don’t hear from God right away

    28:30 – The 5-day “Christian content only” fast

    31:15 – The life-changing prayer: “God, will You change my heart?”

    33:30 – Wild Bible stories to read when you want awe and wonder

    36:45 – Share your go-to passage or what brought you back to God

    37:40 – Final encouragements + how to support the show


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