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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 Affirmations
How Do I Trust God With My Decisions? Sunday Daily Affirmations (Proverbs 20:24) | Christian Affirmations
Today we look ahead with God and place the coming week, every decision included, into His hands. These affirmations help you start the week grounded and…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Is God Patient With Me? Saturday Daily Affirmations (Psalm 103:8) | Christian Affirmations
Today we look back over the week with God, not to overthink it, but to notice where His grace and patience showed up. These affirmations help you reflect with…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
What Bible Translation Is Best for Study? (Nehemiah 8:1-8) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today we talk about why your English Bible is already a translation, and why there are so many versions to choose from. We look at Nehemiah 8, where the…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Will God Fight My Battles? Friday Daily Affirmations (Exodus 14:14) | Christian Affirmations
As the week ends, we lay down our burdens and remember that God fights our battles. These affirmations help you stop striving and rest in His care. End your…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
What Does Philippians 4:13 Really Mean in Context? (Philippians 4:10-20) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today we look at why context changes everything when you read the Bible. We read Philippians 4:10-20 together and see that Paul wrote I can do all things from…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Can I Be Bold in Sharing the Gospel? Thursday Daily Affirmations (Romans 1:16) | Christian Affirmations
Today we focus on living with purpose and the courage to share the gospel. These affirmations remind you that God is leading and equipping you for what He has…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Is Studying the Bible Different From Reading It? (Psalm 105:15) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today we start Bible Study 101 by asking what it means to actually study Scripture, not just read it. We look at research on how well Christians know the…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Do I Surrender My Worries to God? Wednesday Daily Affirmations (1 Peter 5:7) | Christian Affirmations
Today we hand our worries to the Lord and trust His peace and His timing. These affirmations remind you that God's peace is a promise, not just a feeling. In…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
What Is Prayer, and What Do I Do When My Mind Wanders? | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today, before we start Bible Study 101, I sit down with Monika Kirkland for a conversation about prayer. We talk about what prayer actually is, why it belongs…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
What's Coming This Fall? Bible Study 101, Luke and Acts | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
This is a bonus behind the scenes episode where I share what's changing on Hearing Jesus. We wrap up the Psalm series, look ahead to Bible Study 101 and then…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Can I Have God's Peace? Tuesday Daily Affirmations (Philippians 4:7) | Christian Affirmations
Today we step into the week with peace and courage, remembering that God is with us and fights for us. These affirmations help you rely on His strength instead…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Why Does the Book of Psalms End With Praise? (Psalm 150) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today we finish our Psalms series with Psalm 150, the grand finale of the whole book. Singing, dancing, and every kind of instrument are called to praise the…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Much Does God Love Me? Monday Daily Affirmations (Romans 8:38-39) | Christian Affirmations
Today we remember who we are in Christ, chosen, redeemed, and dearly loved. These affirmations help you root your identity in God's Word instead of your past…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Can I Trust God With Every Conversation? Sunday Daily Affirmations (Psalm 31:15) | Christian Affirmations
Before the week begins, we place every conversation and decision ahead into God's hands. These affirmations help you enter the week attentive to His voice and…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Can I Trust God With What's Unfinished? Saturday Daily Affirmations (Proverbs 16:9) | Christian Affirmations
Today we look back over the week with God and trust Him with whatever is still unfinished. These affirmations help you release regret, receive His mercy, and…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Do I Pray When I'm Facing Spiritual Warfare? (Psalm 149) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today we study Psalm 149 and see a model for prayer when we are facing something bigger than ourselves. It's easy to feel overwhelmed in the middle of…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Do I Rest and Trust God? Friday Daily Affirmations (Proverbs 3:5-6) | Christian Affirmations
As the week ends, we let go of control and choose to trust God with what we cannot handle. These affirmations invite you to rest in His care and step into the…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Why Does All of Creation Praise God? (Psalm 148) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today we look at Psalm 148 and the deep connection between worship and the world around us. The sun, moon, stars, sea creatures, mountains, and people are all…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Does God Have a Purpose for My Life? Thursday Daily Affirmations (Ephesians 2:10) | Christian Affirmations
Today we remember that God made you on purpose and is using your life for His plan. These affirmations help you walk with wisdom, clarity, and courage in your…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Does God Heal the Brokenhearted? (Psalm 147:3-4) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today we study Psalm 147 and meet the God who heals the brokenhearted and provides for those in need. The same God who counts the stars and calls each one by…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Can I Rejoice When I'm Anxious? Wednesday Daily Affirmations (Philippians 4:4) | Christian Affirmations
Today we choose joy and peace, trusting God's plan even when we can't see the whole picture. These affirmations remind you that you can rejoice in the Lord…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Does God Care About the Vulnerable? (Psalm 146) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today we study Psalm 146, the first of five psalms that begin and end with a call to praise the Lord. Here we see God's heart for the vulnerable, the…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Is God's Grace Enough for Me? Tuesday Daily Affirmations (2 Corinthians 12:9) | Christian Affirmations
Today we face the week with courage, remembering that God's grace is enough for every weakness. These affirmations help you lean on His strength instead of…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Is God Faithful to His Promises? (Psalm 145) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today we look at David's prayer in Psalm 145, which calls us to praise God as the eternal King. We see how God's character shows up in the way He steps into…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Does God Have a Plan for Me? Monday Daily Affirmations (Jeremiah 29:11) | Christian Affirmations
Today we start the week by remembering that God has a purpose and a calling for your life. These affirmations help you see yourself the way He does, chosen…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Do I Follow God's Leading This Week? Sunday Daily Affirmations (Psalm 25:4) | Christian Affirmations
Today we pause before the week begins and place everything coming into God's hands. These affirmations help you start the week grounded, paying attention, and…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Do I Release My Week to God? Saturday Daily Affirmations (Psalm 55:22) | Christian Affirmations
Today we slow down and look back over the week with God, noticing where He met us, carried us, and showed us grace. These affirmations help you reflect with…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Is God My Defender When I Face a Battle? (Psalm 144) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today we study Psalm 144, where David calls God the one who trains his hands for battle and defends His people. We talk about why hard seasons can become a…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Do I Rest in God's Hands? Friday Daily Affirmations (Matthew 11:28) | Christian Affirmations
As the week ends, we lay our burdens down and find rest in God's care. These affirmations remind you that you are not carrying everything alone, and that you…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
What Do I Pray When I'm Anxious and Can't Sleep? (Psalm 143) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
In this episode we look at Psalm 143, where David is low, anxious, and likely awake at night as he turns to God. He admits his desperation and knows his only…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Can God's Purpose for My Life Be Stopped? Thursday Daily Affirmations (Job 42:2) | Christian Affirmations
You were created on purpose: for a purpose. In this episode of Daily Affirmations, we focus on walking with intention, clarity, and wisdom, grounded in God’s…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Do I Pray When I Feel Trapped and Alone? (Psalm 142) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today we study Psalm 142, the prayer David wrote while hiding in a cave to escape death. Most of us have never been hunted like that, but we all know what it…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Do I Trust God's Ways? Wednesday Daily Affirmations (Proverbs 3:5-6) | Christian Affirmations
When the world feels overwhelming, these affirmations anchor you in God's promises of peace. Today we practice handing over our worries and trusting God's…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Can I Control What I Say? (Psalm 141:3) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
In this episode we look at Psalm 141, where David asks God to guard his mouth. We talk about how this prayer helps us yield our hearts and minds to the Lord…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Do I Keep Going When I'm Tired? Tuesday Daily Affirmations (Galatians 6:9) | Christian Affirmations
Today's affirmations are for strength and confidence for the week ahead. Whatever you are facing, God is with you, and you do not have to grow weary in doing…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Should I Respond When People Hurt Me? (Psalm 140) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today we study Psalm 140, where David is facing people who want to harm him, a situation a lot of us can relate to. Some of his response shows his humanity…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Am I Really Free From Condemnation? Monday Daily Affirmations (Romans 8:1) | Christian Affirmations
You are not defined by your past, your mistakes, or what others think. Today's affirmations remind you who you are in Christ: chosen, loved, forgiven, and…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Where Does My Strength Come From? Sunday Daily Affirmations (Psalm 68:35) | Christian Affirmations
Before the new week starts, we lean on God's strength instead of our own. These affirmations help you step into the days ahead with hope, trusting Him with…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Was God With Me This Week? Saturday Daily Affirmations (Lamentations 3:23) | Christian Affirmations
Today we look back on the week and notice the ways God was present, in the moments we saw and the ones we missed. These affirmations help you end the week with…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Does God Really Know and Love Me? (Psalm 139) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today we study Psalm 139 and some powerful truths about how well God knows you. There is nowhere you can go to escape His presence or His love. When those…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Is God Really My Refuge? Friday Daily Affirmations (Psalm 46:1) | Christian Affirmations
As the week ends, these affirmations invite you to stop striving and rest in God as your refuge. You are not meant to carry everything yourself, and His…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Why Should I Pray for People Who Don't Know God? (Psalm 138) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today we begin the last set of eight psalms written by David with Psalm 138. David thanks and praises God, and he longs to see the kings of the earth give…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Do I Not Grow Weary in Doing Good? Thursday Daily Affirmations (Galatians 6:9) | Christian Affirmations
God made you with a purpose, and today's affirmations help you keep walking in it without losing heart. We focus on wisdom, clarity, and trusting God to finish…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Why Do I Long for Something More as a Christian? (Psalm 137) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today we study Psalm 137, where Israel's worship leaders sit in captivity and long for home. Their ache reminds us of the space we live in now, already one…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
The Table: What We're Really Starving For
When people come home from a trip to Rome, the thing they remember most is rarely the famous sights. It's the people. This last episode of our Rome series goes…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Can I Trust God's Timing? Wednesday Daily Affirmations (Ecclesiastes 3:11) | Christian Affirmations
Today's affirmations help you trade worry for peace and trust God's timing, even when you cannot see the whole picture. His plans for you are good, and His…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Do I Pray When I Feel Stuck? (Psalm 136) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today we trace the thread of redemption through Israel's history the way the psalmist does in Psalm 136. This psalm is a great model when you feel stuck in…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
What Does It Mean to Be Filled With the Spirit? Tuesday Daily Affirmations (Acts 1:8) | Christian Affirmations
Today's affirmations remind you that the power of the Holy Spirit is at work in you. You can step into this week with boldness, peace, and purpose because you…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Why Do We Praise God for Who He Is? (Psalm 135) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today we look at Psalm 135 and what it means to praise God. Praise has more to do with who God is than with what He is doing in our lives right now. Because…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Am I Truly Forgiven? Monday Daily Affirmations (2 Corinthians 5:17) | Christian Affirmations
Your mistakes and your past do not get the final word. Today's affirmations remind you that in Christ you are forgiven, made new, and dearly loved by God…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
What Does It Mean to Walk Humbly With God? Sunday Daily Affirmations (Micah 6:8) | Christian Affirmations
Today we get ready for the week by choosing to walk humbly with God and depend on Him. These affirmations help you start the week with trust instead of…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
What Has God Done in My Week? Saturday Daily Affirmations (Philippians 1:6) | Christian Affirmations
Today we slow down and look back over the week with God, noticing where He met us and where His grace showed up. These affirmations help us honor the work He…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Can We Encourage Our Spiritual Leaders? (Psalm 133-134) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today we study two short Psalms, Psalm 133 and 134, and look at simple ways we can encourage the spiritual leaders God has placed in our lives. We also talk…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
When the Grave Isn't the Final Word: Hope in the Roman Catacombs
Just outside the old city of Rome are miles of narrow tunnels called the catacombs, the cemetery of the early church. Christians weren't hiding there. They…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Do I Guard My Peace? Friday Daily Affirmations (Philippians 4:6-7) | Christian Affirmations
As the week ends, I want to help you release your burdens and rest in God's care. These affirmations remind you that His peace is yours to keep, even when life…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
What Do Psalms 131 and 132 Reveal About God's Character? (Psalm 131-132) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today we study Psalm 131 and Psalm 132 together and look at what they reveal about who God is. Psalm 131 shows quiet, humble trust, and Psalm 132 shows a God…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Does God Use My Life? Thursday Daily Affirmations (2 Corinthians 4:7) | Christian Affirmations
You were created on purpose: for a purpose. In this episode of Daily Affirmations, we focus on walking with intention, clarity, and wisdom, grounded in God’s…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Do I Find Peace While Waiting for God to Restore Me? (Psalm 130) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
We all face seasons where we are living with the consequences and chaos of sin, and waiting for God to restore us can feel hard. Today we study Psalm 130 and…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Can I Be Still and Trust God? Wednesday Daily Affirmations (Psalm 46:10) | Christian Affirmations
Today we choose peace over worry and trust God's timing, one promise at a time. These affirmations are a gentle reminder that His peace is not just a feeling…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Do We Bring Hard Emotions to God After Trauma? (Psalm 129) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today we look at Psalm 129 and the mix of emotions Israel felt after living through community trauma. Their humanity is not that different from ours, and I am…