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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
Breaking Barriers: A Story of Hope and Change
Breaking Barriers: A Story of Hope and Change Discover the inspiring story of Jose Pina, a man who transformed his life from a challenging childhood in poverty…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Why Is God's Presence So Precious? (Psalm 84) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Psalm 84 has been called the pearl of the Psalms because it shows how special it is to be in God's presence. Today we study the places where God meets with His…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Does God Fight for Me When I'm Outnumbered? (Psalm 83) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
As God's child, I have come to see that His enemies are my enemies too. Today we study Psalm 83, where God's people face a crowd of nations against them. We…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Why Does God Care So Much About Justice for the Weak? (Psalm 82) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today we study Psalm 82 and ask why justice matters so much to God. Speaking up for the weak and the needy is a theme that runs all through Scripture. Caring…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
What Happens When We Don't Listen to God? (Psalm 81) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today we look at Psalm 81 and what it means to obediently listen to God. Over and over we see that God's heart is for relationship, and He calls His people to…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Do I Start My Week With God? Sunday Daily Affirmations (Psalm 31:15) | Christian Affirmations
Today we pause before the week begins and place everything that's coming into God's hands. These affirmations will help you enter the week grounded, attentive…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
What Does It Look Like to Carry a Friend to Jesus? (Luke 5:17-26) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
In this contemplative prayer episode we reflect on the paralyzed man whose friends carried him to Jesus. We look at what this story teaches about love that…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Do I Pray When Life Is Hard? (Psalm 80) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today we study Psalm 80 and learn how to pray when life is hard. There is an old idea that we finally look up to God once we hit rock bottom. God's heart is…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Do I Pray for Others When I Feel Helpless? (Psalm 79) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today we look at Psalm 79, a powerful example of praying on behalf of others. When it seems like there is nothing we can do, we can still pray and remind God…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Patient Is God With Our Unfaithfulness? (Psalm 78) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today we study Psalm 78, which covers five generations and shows God's mercy even when Israel was unfaithful. It is a reminder of what can happen when we keep…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
What Do I Do When God Feels Silent? (Psalm 77) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today we walk through Psalm 77 and talk about what to do when it feels like God has gone silent. It is a normal human experience to pray hard and still feel…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Is God Bigger Than My Impossible Situation? (Psalm 76) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today's psalm is a song of praise for what God did for the people of Judah. When we learn God's character and nature from Scripture, it helps us understand who…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Can God Use Someone With My Past? (Acts 9:1-19) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
In this contemplative prayer episode we reflect on Saul's encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus. Saul thought he was doing the right thing until Jesus…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Do I Trust God When He Doesn't Act Quickly? (Psalm 75) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today we look at Psalm 75 and how God steps in on behalf of His people. When we pray for God to act fast and He doesn't, frustration can settle in. This psalm…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Why Does God Discipline His People? (Psalm 74) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today we study Psalm 74, a prayer from a season when Israel faced the consequences of community sin. God cannot and will not be silent about sin forever, and…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Why Do the Wicked Seem to Prosper? (Psalm 73) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today we study Psalm 73 and ask what to do when evil people seem to have everything handed to them while believers struggle. This is not a new problem. It is a…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Does God's King Care for the Needy? (Psalm 72) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today we look at a prayer of Solomon in Psalm 72. It reminds us that the king and the kingdom make helping the needy and broken a priority, because they need…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Do I Leave a Legacy of Faith? (Psalm 71) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Many believers long to make an impact that reaches the next generation. Today we study Psalm 71, a prayer that encourages us to live a life that tells the…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Is God Really a Faithful Father? Sunday Daily Affirmations | Christian Affirmations
Today I'm sharing a special set of Sunday affirmations along with a reading from the Hearing Jesus Devotional on God as a faithful Father. It is a chance to…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Where Is God in My Ordinary Everyday Life? (John 21:1-14) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
In this contemplative prayer episode we reflect on the moment Jesus met His disciples on the shore and made breakfast for them. There was no spotlight, just…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Do I Praise God While I Am Still Waiting? (Psalm 70) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
As believers we live in the tension of praising God while longing for Him to move. Today we study Psalm 70, where David cries out for rescue and still declares…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
What Do I Do When People Don't Understand My Faith? (Psalm 69) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Sometimes people will not understand our passion for God, even people we think should get it. Today we study Psalm 69 and talk about keeping our eyes on God…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Does God Care for the Fatherless and Widows? (Psalm 68) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Psalm 68 is sometimes called a difficult psalm, but it holds some of the clearest pictures of what burdens God's heart. Today we look at His care for the…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Does the Old Testament Call Us to Share the Gospel? (Psalm 67) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Many of us know the call to share the gospel from the New Testament, but we can miss a similar call in the Psalms. Today we look at God's heart for the nations…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Can I Share My Faith Without Fear? (Psalm 66) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Evangelism does not have to be complicated. Today we study Psalm 66 and see that sharing our faith can be as simple as telling others what God is doing in our…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Can I Have a Pure Heart? Sunday Daily Affirmations | Christian Affirmations
Today I'm sharing Sunday affirmations and a reading from the Hearing Jesus Devotional about having a pure heart before God. It is a quiet way to start the week…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Does Jesus Condemn Me for My Past? (John 8:1-11) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
In this contemplative prayer episode we sit with the story of the woman caught in adultery and the mercy of Jesus that met her in her most exposed moment…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Are Creation and Redemption Connected? (Psalm 65) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today we study Psalm 65, a community hymn that celebrates God's goodness. Only the Creator can redeem His creation, and this psalm ties those two together. We…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Words That Change Lives: A Message of Hope
Words That Change Lives: A Message of Hope From Poverty in Kenya to a Life Transformed—Cecilia’s Journey of Faith and Hope Discover how one girl’s life was…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
What Does God Do When Words Are Used Against You? (Psalm 64) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today we look at Psalm 64 and the damage words can do when they are aimed at us like weapons. David shows us a God who does not sit back and watch us get…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
What Does It Mean to Thirst for God? (Psalm 63) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today we look at Psalm 63 and what it means for our souls to thirst for God. We were made for relationship with Him, yet we often try to fill that longing with…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Do I Find Real Rest for My Soul? (Psalm 62) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
In Psalm 62, David points us toward soul rest, which is different from physical rest. Many of us sleep and still feel worn out inside. Today we talk about what…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Where Can I Go When My Heart Feels Faint? (Psalm 61) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today we look at the prayer in Psalm 61 and the tension of living in this world without being of this world. Like many people in Scripture, we can feel weary…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Do I Boast in the Lord? Sunday Daily Affirmations (2 Corinthians 10:17) | Christian Affirmations
This Sunday we speak affirmations about boasting in God instead of in ourselves. When our confidence rests in who He is, we are free from the pressure of…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Is There Still Hope When Things Feel Final? (Luke 24:1-12) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
In this first episode of Living the Resurrection Life, we reflect on the women at the empty tomb in Luke 24. When Jesus rose from the dead, He made a way for…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Can I Trust God When I Don't Understand? (Psalm 60) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
When life feels chaotic, it is easy to feel like God has turned His back on us. In Psalm 60, David reminds us that God is faithful even when we don't…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Where Is God When I'm Caught in a Mess I Didn't Cause? (Psalm 59) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
It is so hard to face trouble when we are innocent and can't see a way out. Psalm 59 shows how God becomes our refuge and our strength in seasons that don't…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Is It Wrong to Pray for Justice Against Evil? (Psalm 58) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
As we go through the Psalms, we see David wrestle with strong emotions. In Psalm 58 he prays for God to act against evil on behalf of the righteous. It may…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Do I Respond When I Want to Run Away? (Psalm 57) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
In many of the Psalms, David is running from Saul, who wants to kill him. Our situations may not be that intense, but we all know what it feels like to run…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Do I Overcome Fear by Trusting God? (Psalm 56) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Fear is something we all face from time to time, but God offers us an answer to it. Today we look at Psalm 56 and how to approach fear from a place of trust so…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Does God Use Trials in My Life? Sunday Daily Affirmations (James 1:12) | Christian Affirmations
This Sunday we speak affirmations for seasons when our faith feels tested and tried. God uses hard times to grow and strengthen us, and He stays with us…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Do We Have Victory in Jesus? Saturday Daily Affirmations (1 Corinthians 15:57) | Christian Affirmations
As we prepare our hearts for Easter, these Saturday affirmations and contemplative prayer focus on the promise of victory we have in Jesus. Affirmations and…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
What Did Jesus Mean When He Said 'It Is Finished'? (John 19:30) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
On this Good Friday, we talk about what Jesus really meant when He said the words, 'It is finished.' Those words hold the heart of the gospel. Understanding…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Do I Handle Betrayal by Someone Close? (Psalm 55) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Most of us have felt the sting of betrayal and the pull to get revenge or seek justice. God understands that pain, and we remember that Jesus Himself was…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
What Happened at the Last Supper and in Gethsemane? (Matthew 26) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today we walk through Thursday of Holy Week, from the Last Supper to the Garden of Gethsemane and the betrayal of Jesus. These moments show us the heart of…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
What Do I Pray When I Feel Attacked? (Psalm 54) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Sometimes it feels overwhelming when we face something evil in our lives. But we have a God who overcomes evil, and He longs for us to come to Him when we feel…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Why Did Judas Betray Jesus, and Why Does God Seem Silent? (Matthew 26) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today we look at Wednesday of Holy Week and what it really meant when Judas betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver. We also talk about what happens in our own…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Why Do I Feel Dread When There's Nothing to Fear? (Psalm 53) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
We have all had moments of feeling overwhelmed with dread. It is part of being human, yet we often overlook the ways God wants to step in for us. Today we look…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Why Did Jesus Confront the Religious Leaders? (Matthew 21-23) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Tuesday of Holy Week is one of the most intense and overlooked days in the life of Jesus. Today we walk through Matthew 21 to 23, where the religious leaders…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Can I Trust God's Love When Others Cut Me Down? (Psalm 52) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
There is power in our words and in the words others speak over us. Psalm 52 shows that God's love never fails and that He restores us even after we have been…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
What Do People Get Wrong About Palm Sunday? (Matthew 21:1-11) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Palm Sunday is one of the best known moments in the Bible, but it is also one of the most misunderstood. Today we walk through Matthew 21 and Mark 11, from the…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Do I Come Back to God After I've Sinned? (Psalm 51) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
We have all had times when we have messed up. Sin separates us from God and has real consequences, but God longs to restore us and create in us a clean heart…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Does Trust in God Grow? Sunday Daily Affirmations (Proverbs 3:5) | Christian Affirmations
This Sunday we speak affirmations about how trust in God grows over time. Each small step of faith helps us lean on Him a little more. Join Rachael for a…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Can I Trust God's Promises? Saturday Daily Affirmations (Isaiah 26:3) | Christian Affirmations
As we prepare our hearts for Easter, these Saturday affirmations and contemplative prayer focus on the promise that God is worthy of our trust. Affirmations…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Does God See Me When Others Don't? Good News Weekend Testimony | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
In this Good News episode, I share a testimony from my week in Guatemala with my daughter, Addy. It's a simple reminder that the Lord sees you, even when other…
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What Happens When You Seek God Intentionally? Rome Trip Testimonies | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today my dear friends Jesse and Silvia join me to talk about what the Lord did in and through us when we visited Rome last fall. You'll hear testimonies of…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Does God Feel About Hypocrisy? (Psalm 50) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today we look at Psalm 50 and what happens when spiritual routines take the place of a real relationship with God. It's easy to settle into habits and quietly…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Why Shouldn't We Chase Wealth and Status? (Psalm 49) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Platform building and wealth are two things a lot of people seem consumed with. Today we look at Psalm 49 to see why that pull is so strong and how it can lead…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Is God Our Defender? (Psalm 48) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Psalm 48 is one of the Zion hymns, songs that celebrate Jerusalem and the temple as the place where God dwelt with His people. Today we look at why that place…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
What Does It Mean That God Is King of All the Earth? (Psalm 47) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today we look at Psalm 47, which compares God's reign to the earthly kings of that time. God always has been and always will be on the throne. Because of that…