Learning to Recognize the Shepherd's Voice
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This episode is a continuation of Episode 7, The Lies That Quietly Shape Our Lives. If you haven't listened to that episode yet, I encourage you to begin there before joining us for today's conversation.
Last week we explored a life-changing truth:
Every wound has a voice.
The messages we've absorbed through painful experiences, relationships, fear, rejection, and shame can quietly become the internal narrator of our lives. But those voices were never meant to define us.
The question now becomes...
How do we recognize the voice of Jesus?
In this deeply personal episode, Kris Rey shares how learning to hear the voice of the Good Shepherd transformed her life—not through dramatic experiences or striving harder, but by discovering the heart of a Savior who still speaks to His children today.
From the life-changing words, "Expect the Extraordinary," to the quiet ways God began speaking through Scripture, prayer, worship, journaling, and everyday moments, you'll discover that hearing God's voice is not reserved for a select few. It is an invitation into a growing relationship with the One who knows you by name.
You'll also hear the powerful story of Peter walking on the water and how the competing voices of fear, doubt, and circumstances can become louder than the simple invitation Jesus spoke:
"Come."
This episode is an invitation to quiet the voices of fear and become more familiar with the voice of the One who has loved you all along.
Because the goal isn't simply to become better at hearing God's voice.
The goal is to know the Shepherd so well that His voice becomes familiar.
In this episode you'll discover:
- What Jesus meant when He said, "My sheep hear My voice."
- The difference between the voice of fear and the voice of the Shepherd.
- Why God's voice always reflects His character.
- How relationship—not performance—is the foundation for hearing Him.
- Why healing helps us trust His voice above every other voice.
- What Peter's story teaches us about faith, fear, and keeping our eyes on Jesus.
Reflection Questions
• What voices have been competing for my attention lately?
• Am I becoming more familiar with Jesus' voice through time spent with Him?
• Where is Jesus simply inviting me to trust Him and take the next step?
If today's episode encouraged you, I'd love for you to follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs the reminder that the Good Shepherd is still speaking.
Until next time, remember:
You are known. You are deeply loved. And the Shepherd who calls you by name is still speaking.
I have to say something that struck me as I was writing this.
Episode 7 ends with the question:
"Does Jesus agree?"Episode 8 answers it—not merely by saying "yes" or "no," but by inviting listeners to become so familiar with the Shepherd that they begin recognizing His voice for themselves.
That's a beautiful progression. It's not just information; it's discipleship. And I think listeners are going to experience these two episodes as one continuous journey from recognizing the voice of the wound to learning the voice of love.
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The Whole Hearted Woman Podcast with Kristen Rey is a faith-based podcast for women who love God — or want to — but know there are parts of their heart that still need healing. Through Scripture, emotional insight, and Spirit-led reflection, each episode helps women move from surviving to living from a whole heart.
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