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Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Do you ever wonder whether you're actually hearing God's voice, or whether it's just your own? Have you been in a season where He feels completely silent? Hosted by Bible teacher Rachael Groll, Hearing Jesus is a daily Bible study and daily devotional podcast that brings together Scripture, prayer, and Christian affirmations to help you hear God's voice more clearly and grow closer to Him. Each episode opens the Holy Bible through historical context, Spirit-led teaching, and honest…
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Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian AffirmationsWhat Does It Mean to Know Him and Make Him Known? (Luke 2:1-21) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
So many of us read Luke chapter 2 as the Christmas story, but we don't recognize how strategic God was in the timing of it. Politically and spiritually, we see…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Does God Have a Purpose for My Life? Thursday Daily Affirmations (Jeremiah 29:11) | Christian Affirmations
Today we remember that your life is not an accident and that God is leading, guiding, and equipping you for what He has called you to do. These Thursday…
Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian AffirmationsDoes Your Past Disqualify You? (Luke 1:67-80) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Your Past Doesn't Disqualify You, It Prepares You: Luke 1:67-80 For nine months, Zechariah couldn't say a word. The man whose entire job was to speak on behalf…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Do I Find Peace When I'm Anxious? Wednesday Daily Affirmations (Isaiah 26:3) | Christian Affirmations
Today we trade anxiety for the peace God promises, trusting Him with what we cannot see yet. These Wednesday affirmations help you surrender worry and rest in…
Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian AffirmationsWhat Do You Do When People Who Love You Disagree With God? (Luke 1:57-66) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Allowing God's Voice to Be the Loudest | Luke 1:57-66 Sometimes the hardest voices to push past aren't the critics. They're the people who love you. In today's…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Can I Be Strong and Courageous? Tuesday Daily Affirmations (Joshua 1:9) | Christian Affirmations
Today we trade our own strength for God's and remember that we never face the week alone. These Tuesday affirmations are about courage, confidence, and…
Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian AffirmationsDid the Mother of Jesus Need a Savior? (Luke 1:39-56) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
If the Mother of Jesus Needed a Savior, You Do Too | Luke 1:39-56 Mary's song is one of the most beautiful things in all of Scripture, and I don't want us to…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Who Am I in Christ? Monday Daily Affirmations (1 John 3:1) | Christian Affirmations
Today we start the week by remembering who God says you are: chosen, loved, and made new in Christ. These Monday affirmations help your identity rest on His…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Do I Invite God Into My Week? Sunday Daily Affirmations (Proverbs 16:3) | Christian Affirmations
Today we pause before the new week and place everything coming into God's hands. These Sunday affirmations help you step forward grounded, paying attention…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Where Was God This Week? Saturday Daily Affirmations (Lamentations 3:23) | Christian Affirmations
Today we look back on the week and notice God's faithfulness in the moments we saw and the ones we missed. These Saturday affirmations help you release regret…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Who Is Rachael Groll and How Did the Hearing Jesus Podcast Start? | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Who is Rachael and How Did the Hearing Jesus Podcast Start? This bonus Friday episode is an introduction to Rachael and the Hearing Jesus podcast for all our…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
What Does It Mean to Be Favored by God? (Luke 1:26-38) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Favored Is Not the Same Thing as Favorite (Luke 1:26-38) Have you ever wondered why, if you are really favored by God, life still feels this hard? A lot of us…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Does God Really Know Me? Friday Daily Affirmations (Psalm 139:1-2) | Christian Affirmations
Today we rest in the truth that God fully knows us and fully loves us. These Friday affirmations help you lay down your burdens, stop striving, and receive His…
Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian AffirmationsHow Does Fear Keep You From Hearing God? (Luke 1:5-25) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
When Fear Drowns Out God's Voice: Zechariah and Elizabeth: Luke 1:5-25 There are things that keep us from hearing God, and fear is one of the loudest. Not…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Do I Walk in God's Purpose? Thursday Daily Affirmations (1 Corinthians 2:16) | Christian Affirmations
Today we ask God for wisdom and remember that we have the mind of Christ for the work He has given us. These Thursday affirmations help you trust His plan and…
Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian AffirmationsWho Wrote the Gospel of Luke? An Introduction to Luke | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Luke Was Not a Disciple: An Introduction to the Gospel of Luke We're starting our fall study of the Gospel of Luke, and before we open the text, it's worth…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
What Does the Bible Say About Worry? Wednesday Daily Affirmations (1 Peter 5:7) | Christian Affirmations
Today we hand our worries to Jesus and let His peace settle our hearts. These Wednesday affirmations help you trust God's timing and rest in His promises when…
Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian AffirmationsHow Do You Learn to Hear God's Voice Through Grief and Fear? Echoes of Eden Bonus | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Learning His Voice Jen shares a deeply personal story of meeting Jesus as a young girl, walking through fear, grief, anger, and surrender, and eventually…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
What Does It Take to Step Out Before God Moves? (Joshua 3-4) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Holy Audacity: Stepping Into the Water Before It Parts | Joshua 3 and 4 Sometimes God clears the path before you take a step. And sometimes He asks you to walk…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
What Is a Gospel? How to Read Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Before we open the Gospel of Luke, there's a question worth answering: what exactly is a gospel? Most of us have read these four books without ever stopping to…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
What If I Feel Too Weak Today? Tuesday Daily Affirmations (2 Corinthians 12:9) | Christian Affirmations
Today we lean on God's strength when ours runs out. These Tuesday affirmations remind you that His grace is enough and that you are never alone, never…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
What Was God Doing in the 400 Silent Years Between the Testaments? | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
The Silent Years: What God Was Doing in the 400 Years Between the Old and New Testaments There are about 400 years between the last page of the Old Testament…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Is God Always With Me? Monday Daily Affirmations (Hebrews 13:5) | Christian Affirmations
Today we start the week by remembering that God has promised never to leave us. These Monday affirmations help you rest your identity in who He says you are…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Do I Trust God With the Week Ahead? Sunday Daily Affirmations (Exodus 33:14) | Christian Affirmations
Today we place the coming week in God's hands and remember that His presence goes with us. These Sunday affirmations help you enter the week with hope instead…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Do I Thank God for This Week? Saturday Daily Affirmations (Psalm 92:1) | Christian Affirmations
Today we look back over the week and give thanks for the ways God carried us. These Saturday affirmations help you choose gratitude over self-criticism and…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
What Is Biblical Meditation and How Do I Practice It? (John 6:1-15) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today we close Bible Study 101 with a replay from my biblical meditation series. We look at the Hebrew word hagah, why time in God's Word teaches you to…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Do I Rest When I'm Worn Out? Friday Daily Affirmations (Matthew 11:28) | Christian Affirmations
Today we answer Jesus' invitation to come to Him and rest. These Friday affirmations help you release what you have been carrying and find renewal in God's…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
What Did Jesus Mean by I Am the Bread of Life? (John 6:1-35) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today I share a replay of my teaching on John 6 from our Gospel of John series, as an example of what I found in the same passage we have been marking with the…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Do I Stay Steadfast? Thursday Daily Affirmations (1 Corinthians 15:58) | Christian Affirmations
Today we remember that God created us on purpose and will finish the good work He started. These Thursday affirmations help you stay steady in your calling…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Do I Know If It's God Speaking to Me? (1 Thessalonians 5:16-24) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today we finish the color method with yellow, the color that marks what God showed you personally, and I explain why it comes last. We talk about what to do…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Do I Stop Worrying? Wednesday Daily Affirmations (Philippians 4:6-7) | Christian Affirmations
Today we cast our worries on Jesus and let God's peace guard our hearts and minds. These Wednesday affirmations help you trust His timing and remember His…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
What Do the Numbers in the Feeding of the 5,000 Mean? (John 6:1-15) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today we mark the numbers in John 6:1-15 with orange in our color method study. Before we start, I explain why verse numbers are not inspired, why 11:11 is not…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Am I Safe in God's Hands? Tuesday Daily Affirmations (Psalm 91:1) | Christian Affirmations
Today we remember that we live under the shadow of the Almighty, protected and never alone. These Tuesday affirmations help you lean on God's strength and walk…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Why Does John Mention Passover Before Feeding the 5,000? (John 6:1-15) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today we mark the timing words in John 6:1-15 with purple, and one small verse about the Passover changes how we read the whole story. We talk about why the…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
What Does It Mean to Be Called by God? Monday Daily Affirmations (Isaiah 43:1) | Christian Affirmations
Today we start the week by remembering that God calls us by name and that we belong to Him. These Monday affirmations help you stand on who He says you are…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Do I Give God My Week? Sunday Daily Affirmations (Psalm 31:15) | Christian Affirmations
Before a new week begins, we pause and place everything that's coming into God's hands. These affirmations help you step into Monday grounded, paying…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Does God See Everything? Saturday Daily Affirmations (Hebrews 4:13) | Christian Affirmations
Today we look back over the week with God, not to overthink it, but to notice where He met us, carried us, and showed us grace. These affirmations help you…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Why Did Jesus Walk Away From a Crown? (John 6:1-15) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today in Bible Study 101 we mark every action word in John 6:1-15 in red and then ask a simple question: who is doing all of this? The answer is Jesus, every…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Do I Stop Being Afraid? Friday Daily Affirmations (Isaiah 41:13) | Christian Affirmations
As the week ends, we lay our worries at God's feet and choose rest instead of striving. These affirmations remind you that you are not alone and that God is…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Does God Still Do Miracles Today? (John 6:1-15) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today in Bible Study 101 we mark the supernatural in John 6:1-15 in blue, the things only God could do. The blue clusters around Jesus, while the disciples'…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Do I Walk in the Spirit? Thursday Daily Affirmations (Galatians 5:25) | Christian Affirmations
God made you on purpose and for a purpose. Today's affirmations help you trust His plan, listen for His leading, and walk in step with the Spirit with wisdom…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Is the Feeding of the 5,000 Really About the Boy? (John 6:1-15) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today the color method begins with one question: who is this passage about? We mark every name, title, and pronoun in John 6:1-15 in green, and the picture is…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Is God Really in Control? Wednesday Daily Affirmations (Isaiah 26:3) | Christian Affirmations
When the world feels like too much, these affirmations anchor us in God's promises of peace. Today we hand over our worries and choose to trust His timing, His…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Is It a Sin to Write in Your Bible? (Deuteronomy 6:4-9) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today we face a question that stops a lot of us before we ever pick up a highlighter: is it wrong to write in my Bible? We look at what Deuteronomy 6 tells…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Where Do I Find Strength for This Week? Tuesday Daily Affirmations (Joshua 1:9) | Christian Affirmations
Whatever this week holds, you are not facing it alone. These affirmations remind you that God is near, giving you strength, courage, and peace for today. This…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Where Should a New Christian Start Reading the Bible? | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
In this Bible Study 101 Q&A, I answer questions you sent in. Where should a brand new believer start reading? Which Bible should you buy, and does the…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Who Am I in Christ? Monday Daily Affirmations (Romans 8:38-39) | Christian Affirmations
You are not defined by your past, your mistakes, or what other people think. Today we speak God's truth about who we are in Christ: chosen, loved, and never…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Do I Let Go of Control? Sunday Daily Affirmations (John 14:23) | Christian Affirmations
Before the week starts, we place what's ahead in God's hands and choose to follow Him instead of trying to control everything. These affirmations help you step…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
What Does It Mean to Lay Down Your Crowns? (Revelation 4:10-11) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
After dropping my daughter off at college, the Holy Spirit met me with one sentence: this is what it means to lay down your crowns. In this short bonus episode…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Does God Really See Me? Saturday Daily Affirmations (Lamentations 3:23) | Christian Affirmations
Today we look back over the week with God and notice where His grace showed up, in the moments we saw and the ones we missed. These affirmations remind you…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Do I Prepare My Heart to Read the Bible? (Psalm 42) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today we talk about what happens before you ever open your Bible. We look at scheduling real time with God, putting the phone in another room, and checking in…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Who Fights My Battles? Friday Daily Affirmations (Exodus 14:14) | Christian Affirmations
As the week winds down, we lay our burdens at God's feet and rest in His victory. These affirmations remind you that God is fighting for you, so you can stop…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Who Does God Say He Is? (Exodus 34:6-7) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Right after the golden calf, Israel's worst betrayal, God passes in front of Moses and describes Himself in His own words. Today we look at why He leads with…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Does God Have a Plan for Me? Thursday Daily Affirmations (Jeremiah 29:11) | Christian Affirmations
Your life is not an accident, and your steps are not random. Today's affirmations help you trust that God is using your life, guiding your steps, and equipping…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Was Abraham a Hero? Why the Bible Shows His Lies (Genesis 12:10-20) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today we look at why the people in the Bible were never meant to be our heroes. Abraham handed Sarah over to Pharaoh to protect himself, and then did it again…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Do I Find Peace? Wednesday Daily Affirmations (Philippians 4:6-7) | Christian Affirmations
When life feels overwhelming, God's peace is more than a feeling, it's a promise. Today we give Him our worries and choose to rest in His peace and trust His…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Do I Read the Bible Without Making It About Me? (Exodus 14) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today we talk about the very first question we bring to Scripture and why the order matters so much. Using Martha and Mary and the parting of the Red Sea, we…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Am I Ever Really Alone? Tuesday Daily Affirmations (Deuteronomy 31:8) | Christian Affirmations
Whatever this week brings, you are not facing it alone. Today's affirmations remind you that God goes before you, stays with you, and gives you strength and…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
What Does Jeremiah 29:11 Really Mean? (Jeremiah 29:4-14) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today in Bible Study 101 we zoom out to the big storyline of Scripture and see why knowing where a passage sits changes how we read it. Then we look at…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Where Does My Confidence Come From? Monday Daily Affirmations (Ephesians 2:10) | Christian Affirmations
You are not defined by your past, your mistakes, or other people's opinions. Today we start the week speaking God's truth about who we are, so we can walk in…