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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 AffirmationsChildish vs. Childlike Faith: What’s The Difference? Devotional, Bible Study, Matthew 18:1-20
431// Childish vs. Childlike Faith: What's The Difference? Devotional, Bible Study, Matthew 18:1-20 In order for Christ to transform us from the inside out and…
Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian AffirmationsHow Prayer Results Are Connected to How Much Time We Spend With God: Devotional, Bible Study, Matthew 17
430// How Prayer Results Are Connected to How Much Time We Spend With God: Devotional, Bible Study, Matthew 17 Today we are exploring the connection between…
Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian AffirmationsThe Power of the Keys to the Kingdom: Devotional, Bible Study, Matthew 16
429// The Power of the Keys to the Kingdom: Devotional, Bible Study, Matthew 16 In today's episode, we talk through what Jesus meant when He said that He would…
Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian AffirmationsFrom Fear to Freedom: How the Gospel Changes Everything
428// From Fear to Freedom: How the Gospel Changes Everything On today's episode, I asked my friend Jey Mbiro to join me to talk about his experience with how…
Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian AffirmationsThe Power of Faith: Canaanite Woman’s Story, Devotional, Bible Study, Matthew 15:21-28
427// The Power of Faith: Canaanite Woman's Story, Devotional, Bible Study, Matthew 15:21-28 What comes out of our mouths is an indication of what’s in our…
Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian AffirmationsClean Hands vs. A Clean Heart: Devotional, Bible Study, Matthew 15:1-20
426// Clean Hands vs. A Clean Heart: Devotional, Bible Study, Matthew 15:1-20 What comes out of our mouths is an indication of what’s in our hearts. As Jesus…
Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian AffirmationsJesus Draws Us Out of Deep Waters: Devotional, Bible Study, Matthew 14:22-36
425// Jesus Draws Us Out of Deep Waters: Devotional, Bible Study, Matthew 14:22-36 As Jesus was preparing Peter for leadership, one of the ways He did that was…
Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian AffirmationsHow God Can Multiply What You Give Him: Devotional, Bible Study, Matthew 14:13b-21
424// How God Can Multiply What You Give Him: Devotional, Bible Study, Matthew 14:13b-21 Repeatedly in the gospels, we see Jesus attend to physical needs as a…
Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian AffirmationsWhat if God is Silent? With Special Guest Addison Bevere
What if God is Silent: With Special Guest Addison Bevere Today I decided to re-air this powerful conversation I had with my friend Addison Bevere. Addison and…
Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian AffirmationsIs the Rapture Happening Soon? Are We in the End Times? And Other Audience Questions
423// Is the Rapture Happening Soon? Are We in the End Times? And Other Audience Questions Today Rachael answers some pressing questions from the audience…
Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian AffirmationsStanding Up for What’s Right: Devotional, Bible Study, Matthew 14:1-13
422// Standing Up for What's Right: Devotional, Bible Study, Matthew 14:1-13 There's a lot going on in this story, and you have probably heard it in the past…
Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian AffirmationsWhen You’re Not Accepted: Devotional, Bible Study, Matthew 13:44-58
421// When You’re Not Accepted: Devotional, Bible Study, Matthew 13:44-58 In Jesus’ day, treasured possessions would often be buried for safekeeping. So his…
Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian AffirmationsWhat is Heaven Like? Jesus Answers: Devotional, Bible Study, Matthew 13:31-43
420// What is Heaven Like? Jesus Answers: Devotional, Bible Study, Matthew 13:31-43 Jesus used all sorts of metaphors to describe the indescribable kingdom of…
Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations419// Dealing With Root Sins in Our Lives: A Devotional Bible Study on Matthew 13:24-30
419// Dealing With Root Sins in Our Lives: A Devotional Bible Study on Matthew 13:24-30 At first glance, this may feel very similar to the Parable of the…
Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations418// How to Persevere After Church Hurt
418// How to Persevere After Church Hurt Today I’m thrilled to welcome my friend Natalie Runion on the show. Natalie is the author of “Raised to Stay…
Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian AffirmationsWhat Does The Parable of The Sower Mean: Devotional, Bible Study, Matthew 13:1-23
417// What Does The Parable of The Sower Mean: Devotional, Bible Study, Matthew 13:1-23 The Kingdom of God was unexpected and different from anything the…
Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian AffirmationsHave I Committed the Unpardonable Sin? Devotional, Bible Study, Matthew 12:30-43
416// Have I Committed the Unpardonable Sin? Devotional, Bible Study, Matthew 12:30-43 Some people carry around a fear that they have committed an unpardonable…
Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations415// Dealing with Evil in Our World : A Devotional Bible Study on Matthew 12:15-29
415// Dealing with Evil in Our World : A Devotional Bible Study on Matthew 12:15-29 The American church, so many times, wants to ignore that we are facing a…
Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations414// How to Correctly View the Sabbath: A Devotional Bible Study on Matthew 12:1-14
414// How to Correctly View the Sabbath: A Devotional Bible Study on Matthew 12:1-14 The Fourth Commandment specified that no work should be performed on the…
Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian AffirmationsSATURDAY BONUS: Take Every Thought Captive with Guest Kelly Balarie
Take Every Thought Captive with Guest Kelly Balarie With everything that is going on in the world today, I thought it would be helpful to air this episode with…
Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations413// Using the Scriptures to Pray
Using the Scriptures to Pray Today we have a special guest joining us, Jodie Berndt, who is the author of the new book, Praying the Scriptures for Your…
Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations412// His Yoke Is Easy and His Burden Is Light: A Devotional Bible Study on Matthew 11
412// His Yoke Is Easy and His Burden Is Light: A Devotional Bible Study on Matthew 11 There’s a lot happening in this chapter of the Bible, and we’re going to…
Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations411// Do Not Fear Persecution: A Devotional Bible Study on Matthew 10:24-42
411// Do Not Fear Persecution: A Devotional Bible Study on Matthew 10:24-42 Sometimes, when we are sharing the gospel, there are going to be people who are not…
Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations410// Sheep Among Wolves: A Devotional Bible Study on Matthew 10:16-23
410// Sheep Among Wolves: A Devotional Bible Study on Matthew 10:16-23 When Jesus sends out the disciples to go share the good news with others, he doesn’t…
Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations409// What to Do When Others Reject the Gospel: A Devotional Bible Study on Matthew 10:7-15
409// What to Do When Others Reject the Gospel: A Devotional Bible Study on Matthew 10:7-15 What did Jesus do when a community rejected him? Today, we’re…
Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian AffirmationsSATURDAY BONUS: Finding Hope and Joy with Special Guest Raquelle Stevens
Finding Hope and Joy with Special Guest Raquelle Stevens As a special bonus episode, I invited my friend Raquelle Stevens onto the show to talk about finding…
Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations408// Using Soul Care to Transform Chaos to Calm
408// Using Soul Care to Transform Chaos to Calm With everything that is going on right now in the world, I thought I would air this conversation with my…
Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations407// Ordinary People With An Extraordinary God: A Devotional Bible Study on Matthew 10:1-6
407// Ordinary People With An Extraordinary God: A Devotional Bible Study on Matthew 10:1-6 Sometimes we can look at the apostles with admiration, thinking…
Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations406// Jesus Is The Healer: A Devotional Bible Study on Matthew 9:27-35
406// Jesus Is The Healer: A Devotional Bible Study on Matthew 9:27-35 Jesus sets the example for us in the Scriptures when He ministers healing to people in…
Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations405// A Scandalous Kind of Faith: A Devotional Bible Study on Matthew 9:14-26
405// A Scandalous Kind of Faith: A Devotional Bible Study on Matthew 9:14-26 There are times in the Scriptures when Jesus is moved with compassion because of…
Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations404// You Have A Seat At the Table With Jesus: A Devotional Bible Study on Matthew 9:9-13
404// You Have A Seat At the Table With Jesus: A Devotional Bible Study on Matthew 9:9-13 Have you ever wondered how a tax collector named Matthew went on to…
Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations403// How to Stay Faithful In Different Life Seasons (And Other Audience Questions!)
403// How to Stay Faithful In Different Life Seasons (And Other Audience Questions!) We’re doing something a little different today; we’re taking a break from…
Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations402// How Sickness and Sin Are Connected - And How They Are Not: A Devotional Bible Study on Matthew 9:1-8
402// How Sickness and Sin Are Connected - And How They Are Not: A Devotional Bible Study on Matthew 9:1-8 In the Jewish culture of Jesus’ day, there was a…
Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations401// Why Would Jesus Drown 2000 Pigs? A Devotional Bible Study on Matthew 8:28-34
401// Why Would Jesus Drown 2000 Pigs? A Devotional Bible Study on Matthew 8:28-34 This Bible story has a lot in it that can confuse or even agitate us. First…
Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations400// When the Storms of Life Hit, Do This: A Devotional Bible Study on Matthew 8:23-27
400// When the Storms of Life Hit, Do This: A Devotional Bible Study on Matthew 8:23-27 Ever been caught driving through an unexpected storm? It can be…
Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations399// The Cost of Following Jesus: A Devotional Bible Study on Matthew 8:14-22
399// The Cost of Following Jesus: A Devotional Bible Study on Matthew 8:14-22 As we make our way through the gospel of Matthew, we read about Jesus healing…
Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations398// Are You Going Through A Transition In Your Life? How To Embrace Moments of Change
Life is about transitions, it’s part of the human experience. How do we embrace those moments instead of longing for the next stage? Today I invited my friend…
Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations397// How to Amaze Jesus : A Devotional Bible Study on Matthew 8:5-13
Ever wonder what it would have taken to impress Jesus? Well, we get a glimpse of that in Matthew 8, in the story of the faith of the Centurian. In this bible…
Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations396// What Healing Us Cost Jesus : A Devotional Bible Study on Matthew 8:1-4
If you’ve studied the Bible for any length of time, you know that a huge portion of the work Jesus did on earth was healing people. We see him opening the eyes…
Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations395// How to Know If You Are Bearing Good Fruit : A Devotional Bible Study on Matthew 7:12-29
Jesus had a lot to say about good fruit and bad fruit. But it’s not always obvious what kind of fruit we (or the people around us) are growing. The Bible give…
Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations394// What Did Jesus Mean When He Said to Ask, Seek, Knock? A Devotional Bible Study on Matthew 7:7-12
We’re continuing our bible study on the Sermon on the Mount, as we read and pray through Matthew 7:7-12. We’re going to discuss persistence in prayer, using…
Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian AffirmationsBONUS // The Best New Podcast for Christian Children: Hearing Jesus for Kids
Calling all parents and kids! Do you know about Rachael’s new show – Hearing Jesus for Kids? We’re sharing a sample episode with you today on The Lord’s…
Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations393// Pearls Before Pigs: Unpacking the Message in Matthew 7
What does it mean to have a log in your eye? Or giving your pearls to pigs? How would the disciples heard these messages from Jesus? How do we safe-guard our…
Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations392// Praying With Purpose: A Closer Look at the Lord’s Prayer
Today we continue studying the Lord’s Prayer, we talk through the idea of forgiveness and how it impacts our relationship with God. While this prayer is called…
Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations391// Longing for the Kingdom: Exploring the Lord’s Prayer in Matthew 6
The Lord’s Prayer is one that many of us are familiar with. Sometimes though, that familiarity keeps us from fully understanding what Jesus was meaning when it…
Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations390// Going Beyond Words: How The Heart of Authentic Prayer Leads to Intimacy With God
Intimacy with God starts with prayer. Today we take a look at the way Jesus taught us to pray, as well as the ways He taught us NOT to pray. Authenticity and…
Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations388// Faith and Compassion: Understanding Matthew 6:1-2
Welcome to the Hearing Jesus Podcast with your host, Rachael Groll. In today’s episode, we are talking all about the heart of Jesus when He is discipling his…
Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian AffirmationsBONUS// God Never Gives Up On You: A Conversation With Pastor Max Lucado About the Narcissists in Our Lives
Welcome to the Hearing Jesus Podcast with your host, Rachael Groll. In today’s episode, Rachael is joined by special guest Pastor Max Lucado to talk about his…
Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations387// Being Complete in Jesus: Understanding Matthew 5:21-48
Welcome to the "Hearing Jesus" podcast with your host, Rachael Groll. Join us on this devotional journey through the gospels, where we explore the teachings of…
Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations386// Hearing Jesus: A Deep Dive into Matthew 5:17-20 and True Righteousness
Welcome to the Hearing Jesus podcast with your host, Rachael Groll. In this episode, we continue to explore Matthew 5 as part of our ongoing journey through…
Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations385// Staying Salty and Shining Bright: How to Live Out the Beatitudes in Matthew 5
Welcome to the Hearing Jesus podcast with your host, Rachael Groll. In today's episode, we explore the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount, specifically…
Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations384// The Call to Follow: Jesus’ Message of Discipleship in Matthew 4
Welcome to the Hearing Jesus podcast with your host, Rachael Groll. In this episode, we explore the profound moment when Jesus calls his first disciples. But…
Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations383// Resisting Temptation: Unlocking the Meaning of Jesus’ Wilderness Experience in Matthew 4
Welcome to the Hearing Jesus podcast with your host, Rachael Groll. Tune in as Rachael emphasizes the importance of understanding the true nature of temptation…
Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations382// Why Did Jesus Get Baptized? Insights From Matthew 3
Welcome to the "Hearing Jesus Podcast" with your host, Rachael Groll. In today’s episode, we look at the journey of understanding the significance of baptism…
Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations381// Preparing the Way: Exploring the Kingdom of Heaven in Matthew 3
Welcome to the Hearing Jesus podcast with your host, Rachel Groll. In today's episode, we dive into Matthew chapter three, exploring the profound symbolism…
Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations380// Understanding the Escape to Egypt: A Deep Dive into Matthew 2:13-23
Join us on the "Hearing Jesus" podcast with host Rachael Groll for an insightful journey through Matthew 2:13-23. In this episode, Rachael the parallels…
Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations379// Challenging Complacency in Faith: Lessons from the Magi’s Encounter in Matthew 2:1-12
379// Challenging Complacency in Faith: Lessons from the Magi's Encounter in Matthew 2:1-12 Welcome to the Hearing Jesus Podcast! In this episode, host Rachael…
Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations378// Adultery to Adoption: Joseph’s Obedient Journey in Matthew 1:18-25
In this episode of the "Hearing Jesus" podcast, host Rachael Groll delves into the second half of Matthew chapter one, focusing on the story of Joseph's…
Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations377/ Beyond the List: The Geneology of Matthew 1:1-17
In today’s episode, Rachael focuses on the often-overlooked genealogy found in the beginning of Matthew. In a culture where lineage was synonymous with…
Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations376// Good News for Everyone: An Introduction to the Gospel of Matthew
The book of Matthew stands as a powerful introduction to the New Testament, revealing the heart of the gospel message – the good news about Jesus. As one of…