True Marian devotion is rooted in imitation of her virtues. We wanted to dedicate this Holy Week episode to remembering that we need Mary as a guiding star in our discernment. She shows us how to listen to God, take decisions, and act on them even when it's not so easy. Mary, model of discernment, pray for us.

In this episode we ask if it could be possible for God to speak through our distractions... Skeptical of our theory? Hear us out! This could be a game changer for the way you pray. We think that distractions can actually play a role in our discernment.

Do our desires and feelings matter to God? In this episode we talk about role of our feelings, and how they are important to pay attention to in our discernment and decision-making. We also reflect on how the management of our feelings can help or hinder us as we go toward our goal, and that good decisions require the virtue of courage.

Can God really send us signs? In this episode we discuss the ways that God can act through the events of our lives, if we see them in light of his Providence. Listen to this episode if you want to hear about our discussion of the dynamics of "nature and nurture," "opportunity vs. non-opportunity," and whether or not we recommend the nun-run.

Silence can be a privileged moment for God to speak to us. Does it have a place in your day? 

We're finally back on "Ask Seek Knock" after summer and the beginning of the academic year here in Rome. In this episode we wanted to highlight how important silence is for an encounter with God, and thus our daily discernment as Christians. If we limit ourselves to simply living in a world of noises and reactions, it makes it difficult for us to even know ourselves, much less to know God.

God can speak to us when we pray with his Word. In this episode, we comment on how to approach this way of hearing God's voice, and propose a five-step process for praying with scripture.

Wondering what to look for in a spiritual guide? Or what to discuss when it comes to spiritual direction? Here's some more of our thoughts on this topic, as well as a Hallelujah bonus to celebrate the last day of Easter.

One of the temptations on our spiritual journey is to do it on your own. We're here to remind you that discernment is never DIY, but needs a spiritual coach, someone who helps us see things more like God sees them.

We discuss the voice of conscience as one of the ways that God speaks to us, not just as a regret or rebuke, but as something that God uses to show us his plan.

We mention some of the ways God speaks to us, but more importantly, the attitude we need to have in our heart to hear him when he speaks.