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Talk 68: Hearing From God, Part 1 with Christy and Layla
How do you actually hear God’s voice in real life, not just in theory? In Part 1, Christy sits down with Layla, a student pastor and trusted coworker in Christ, to unpack what Scripture says and how to practice hearing God daily. We cover the Fivefold gifts, why hearing God moves faith from rules to relationship, practical ways to discern His voice, and a powerful story about a student who heard “Doritos” and watched God confirm it on the streets of Orlando.

What you will learn

• Why hearing God is for every believer, not a select few
• How to tell the difference between God’s voice, your thoughts, and the enemy
• Simple steps to practice: be still, watch, wait, write, withdraw, listen
• How the Fivefold gifts help the church hear and respond together
• Guardrails so “God told me” stays humble, biblical, and loving

Scriptures mentioned
John 10:3, 5, 27 • Romans 10:17 • Hebrews 4:12 • 2 Timothy 3:16–17 • Hebrews 1:1–2 • Exodus 3 • 1 Kings 19:11–13 • Acts 13:2 • Numbers 22:21–35 • Acts 2:17 • Psalm 46:10 • Habakkuk 2:1–2 • Mark 1:35 • Luke 10:38–42 • 1 Corinthians 3:9 • Ephesians 4:11–16

Key takeaways

• Hearing God is a relationship skill you can practice
• God speaks in ways that align with His Word and character
• Encouragement and edification are safe places to start
• Use a humble posture: “I sense” or “I feel the Lord may be saying”
• Write down impressions and look for confirmation

Chapters (suggested)
00:00 Welcome and why this topic matters
02:05 Coworkers in Christ and the Fivefold overview
06:40 Why hearing God is for everyone
10:55 How God speaks today
16:45 Discernment filter and healthy guardrails
23:20 Student ministry practice nights
27:45 Story: the “Doritos” confirmation
33:50 How to grow in hearing God
38:20 Be still, watch, wait, write, withdraw, listen
41:30 What is coming in Part 2

Resources

• Fivefold Ministry test 
• Fearless Unite discipleship: Walk With Me 

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