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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 Pray When God Seems Far Away in Suffering? (Psalm 10) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Psalm 10 is one that is underlined a lot in my Bible. Today we look at how it helps us pray when we are suffering, and how we can take comfort that God hears…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Does God See the Overlooked and Forgotten? (Psalm 9) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Psalm 9 teaches us to praise God in all things, and it also shows us His heart for those who feel overlooked. Today I pray that the things that break God's…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
What Does It Mean to Have Compassion for Jesus? | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
In this Good News Friday episode, I share a few updates from the week and talk about the difference between the compassion of Jesus and having compassion for…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Does the Gospel Bring Hope? A Compassion Alumni Story | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today I share a conversation with Charles, an alumnus of the Compassion International program. His story shows the hope of the Gospel, and I believe it will…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Why Does God Care About Us? (Psalm 8) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Psalm 8 is a poetic reminder of God's creation of the world and of people in Genesis. Today we look at the special role David says we have in God's kingdom and…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Do I Pray When I Feel Attacked by the Enemy? (Psalm 7) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
We all go through times when we feel attacked by the enemy. Today we look at David's prayer in Psalm 7 that we can use when we are in that place, and we take…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
What Do I Do With Shame Over My Sin? (Psalm 6) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Psalm 6 shows David coming to God in desperation and grief over his sin. Today we talk about why we should let God walk us through restoration instead of…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Do I Wait on God With Expectation? (Psalm 5) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
There is a difference between just waiting and waiting with expectation. Today in Psalm 5, we look at David's example of pouring out his heart to God in the…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Do I Know God Sees Me? Good News Friday | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
In this Good News Friday episode, I share updates on my upcoming book, why the Psalms matter, and my daughter's mission work. We also talk about biblical…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Do I Find Peace and Rest When Life Is Hard? (Psalm 4) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today we finish our first week in the Psalms with David's words in Psalm 4. We look at why hearing God's voice in hard times starts with hearing Him on the…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Do I Bring Hard Emotions to God Through Lament? (Psalm 3) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
In this episode we look at Psalm 3, one of the many lament psalms in Scripture. We talk about how lament teaches us to hand God the things we can't carry on…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Was Jesus Proclaimed King Before He Was Born? (Psalm 2) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today we study Psalm 2, the first of the Messianic Psalms. We see Jesus proclaimed King long before He was born, and we notice how God speaks in the language…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
What Does It Mean to Meditate on God's Word? (Psalm 1) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
As we start our new series in the Psalms, we look at what Psalm 1 says about meditating on God's Word. We ask how Scripture changes us, whether our lives…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Why Is the Book of Psalms Really About Jesus? (Introduction to Psalms) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
In this episode I share why we are moving into the book of Psalms for our next study. We look at Psalms as the longest book in the Bible, the Old Testament…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Does Jesus Give Second Chances After We Fail? (John 21) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
In this episode we look at John 21 and the way Jesus steps into our failures with restoration and purpose. He meets His disciples in their ordinary work…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Am I Fully Known and Loved by God? Friday Daily Affirmations (Psalm 139:1-2) | Christian Affirmations
Today we end the week resting in the truth that God fully knows us and fully loves us. These affirmations help you lay down your burdens and step into the…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Does Jesus Meet Our Fear and Doubt? (John 20:19-31) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today we look at the fear and doubt the disciples felt after the resurrection and how Jesus met them right in the middle of it. He stepped into their locked…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Do I Have the Mind of Christ? Thursday Daily Affirmations (1 Corinthians 2:16) | Christian Affirmations
Today's affirmations remind us that God created us on purpose and for a purpose. We ask Him for wisdom and clarity as we walk in the calling He has given each…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
What Changes When Jesus Calls You by Name? (John 20:1-18) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
In this episode we stand with Mary Magdalene outside the empty tomb, grieving and without hope, until Jesus calls her by name. We talk about meeting Jesus in…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Can I Stay Unshaken? Wednesday Daily Affirmations (Psalm 62:6) | Christian Affirmations
These Wednesday affirmations help you trade worry for peace and trust in God's plan. God is our rock, and when we rest in Him, we will not be shaken. In…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
What Does the Cross Teach Us About Grief and Trust? (John 19) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today we sit with John 19 and the weight of Jesus' suffering and crucifixion. We talk about grief, the situations we cannot control, and how Jesus' obedience…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Where Do I Find Strength for Today? Tuesday Daily Affirmations (Philippians 4:13) | Christian Affirmations
Whatever this week holds, you are not facing it alone. Today's affirmations help you lean on God's strength with courage and confidence. This Tuesday episode…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Do I Choose Faith Over Fear When Obedience Costs Me? (John 18) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
In this episode I share a time in Kenya when I felt caught between fear and faith, and we walk through Jesus' arrest, Peter's denial, and Jesus before Pilate…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Why Is God Called My Rock? Wednesday Daily Affirmations (Psalm 62:6) | Christian Affirmations
Today's affirmations remind you who you are in Christ: chosen, loved, and seated with Him. Start your week rooted in God's truth instead of your past or other…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Does Jesus Pray for Me? (John 17) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today we look at John 17, where Jesus prays for His disciples and for everyone who would believe in Him. I share how a hard season of adoption changed the way…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Is God Really My Safe Place? Friday Daily Affirmations (Psalm 91:1) | Christian Affirmations
Today we close the week by naming God as our safe place and our refuge. These affirmations help you release what you are carrying and rest in His care. End…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Can My Life Make an Impact for God? Thursday Daily Affirmations (Matthew 28:19-20) | Christian Affirmations
Today's affirmations remind you that your life is not an accident. God has prepared good works for you, and He equips you to make an impact for His Kingdom…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
What Does It Mean to Ask in Jesus' Name? (John 16) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
In this episode we talk about the ache of goodbyes and how the disciples felt as Jesus prepared to leave them. Jesus doesn't ignore their fear. He promises the…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
What Does It Mean That God Is My Rock? Wednesday Daily Affirmations (Psalm 62:6) | Christian Affirmations
These affirmations anchor your heart in God's peace and His promises. When the world feels overwhelming, God is still our rock and our salvation. In today’s…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Do I Love Boldly When the World Pushes Back? (John 15:12-27) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today I talk about facing online hate as a Christian creator and what Jesus says about following Him when the world pushes back. In John 15, He calls us to…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Do I Stay Rooted in God's Love? Tuesday Daily Affirmations (Ephesians 3:17) | Christian Affirmations
Today's affirmations help you face the week with courage, rooted and grounded in God's love. You are never alone and never without His strength. This Tuesday…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Why Does God Prune Us? (John 15:1-11) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
In this episode we look at Jesus' picture of the vine and the branches in John 15. I share what I have learned from pruning grapevines to show how God…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Who Do I Belong To? Monday Daily Affirmations (Isaiah 43:1) | Christian Affirmations
Today's affirmations remind you that you are chosen, called by name, and you belong to God. Let His truth shape how you see yourself this week. Start your day…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
What's Next for Hearing Jesus? Italy Trip Recap and a New Psalms Series | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
In this episode I share stories from our recent trip to Italy and the ways God met our team with healing and renewal. I talk about what my daughter Addy's…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
What Does the Holy Spirit Do in a Believer's Life? (John 14:15-31) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today we look at John 14:15-31, where Jesus promises the Holy Spirit to His followers. We talk about how the Spirit guides, protects, and helps us remember…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Do I Trust That God Is in Control? Friday Daily Affirmations (Isaiah 26:3) | Christian Affirmations
Today we end the week by setting down our burdens and resting in God's care. These Scripture affirmations remind you that God is in control, so you can stop…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Is Heaven a Real Place Jesus Prepared for Me? (John 14:1-14) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today we sit with Jesus' comforting words in John 14:1-14. He tells His troubled friends that He is preparing a place for them, and that He is the way, the…
- 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
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 Handle Betrayal Like Jesus Did? (John 13:18-38) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today we look at John 13:18-38, where Jesus is betrayed by Judas and warns Peter that he will deny Him. We talk about the hurt of broken trust, how God was not…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Is God With Me When I Worry? Wednesday Daily Affirmations (Isaiah 41:13) | Christian Affirmations
Today we speak God's promises of peace and trust over our anxious hearts. These affirmations remind you that God walks with you, His plans are good, and His…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Why Did Jesus Wash His Disciples' Feet? (John 13:1-17) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today we look at John 13:1-17, where Jesus kneels down and washes His disciples' feet. We talk about what that act meant in its culture, how leadership in…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
What Authority Do I Have in Christ? Tuesday Daily Affirmations (Luke 10:19) | Christian Affirmations
Today's affirmations help you face the week with strength and courage in Christ. You are never alone, never powerless, and God has already prepared the way for…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
What Does It Mean to Go All In With Jesus? (John 12:20-50) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today we look at John 12:20-50, where Jesus talks about a grain of wheat that must die to bear fruit. We ask what it really means to surrender to Him, not just…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Who Am I in Christ? Monday Daily Affirmations (2 Corinthians 5:17) | Christian Affirmations
Today we start the week by remembering who God says we are. You are not defined by your past or by other people's opinions, you are chosen, loved, and made new…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Does Sponsoring a Child Change a Life? Catherine Mota's Story of Hope | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today I sit down with Catherine Mota, who grew up in poverty in the Dominican Republic without her biological mother. She shares how the Compassion sponsorship…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Do I Rest in God's Love? Friday Daily Affirmations (Zephaniah 3:17) | Christian Affirmations
Today we close the week by letting go of striving and resting in God's love. These Scripture affirmations remind you that you are fully known, fully loved, and…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Why Did Jesus Ride a Donkey Into Jerusalem? (John 12:12-19) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today we look at Jesus' entry into Jerusalem in John 12:12-19, and yes, I tell the story of bringing a donkey to church. We talk about Passover, why the donkey…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Are God's Ways Really Best? Thursday Daily Affirmations (Deuteronomy 5:33) | Christian Affirmations
Today's affirmations help you trust that God's ways are best and that He has a purpose for your life. Speak them out loud and let them steady you as you walk…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Why Did Mary Pour Expensive Perfume on Jesus? (John 12:1-11) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today we look at John 12:1-11, where Mary pours costly perfume on Jesus' feet and Judas criticizes her. I share about a season when my family faced financial…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Does God Fight My Battles? Wednesday Daily Affirmations (Exodus 14:14) | Christian Affirmations
Today we declare that God is fighting for us, so we can let go of anxiety and trust His timing. These Scripture affirmations remind you that His peace is a…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Why Did Jesus Wait to Raise Lazarus? (John 11) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today we walk through the story of Lazarus in John 11 and the hard question of why Jesus waited. We see Him weep with Mary and Martha, call Lazarus out of the…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Has Jesus Really Overcome the World? Tuesday Daily Affirmations (John 16:33) | Christian Affirmations
Today's affirmations remind you that Jesus has overcome the world, so you can face this week with strength and courage. You are never alone and never powerless…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Do I Recognize the Good Shepherd's Voice? (John 10) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today we walk through John 10, where Jesus calls Himself the Good Shepherd. We look at what shepherding meant in His world and why His care for us is personal…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Do I Really Belong to God? Monday Daily Affirmations (Isaiah 43:1) | Christian Affirmations
Today we start the week by remembering that we belong to God. You are chosen, called by name, and made new in Christ, no matter what your past says. Start your…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Why Did Jesus Tell the Blind Man to Wash in the Pool of Siloam? (John 9) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today we look at John 9, where Jesus heals a man born blind but first sends him to wash in the pool of Siloam. We talk about why Jesus often invites us to take…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Do I Stop Striving and Rest? Friday Daily Affirmations (Matthew 11:28) | Christian Affirmations
Today we end the week by letting go of striving and resting in God's care. These Scripture affirmations help you lay down your burdens and step into the…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
What Does It Mean That the Truth Will Set You Free? (John 8:31-59) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today we dig into John 8:31-59, where Jesus says the truth will make us free. We talk about why real freedom is not something we earn or inherit, but something…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
How Do I Walk in God's Ways? Thursday Daily Affirmations (Psalm 119:105) | Christian Affirmations
Today's affirmations are about choosing obedience and trusting that God's ways are best. Let them remind you that His Word lights your path and He will finish…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
What Does It Mean That Jesus Is the Light of the World? (John 8:12-30) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today we look at John 8:12-30, where Jesus says He is the Light of the world. We talk about following Him for relationship, not quick answers, and what it…
- Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Hearing God & Christian Affirmations
Is God With Me When I'm Anxious? Wednesday Daily Affirmations (Deuteronomy 31:8) | Christian Affirmations
Today we speak Scripture over our worries and remind ourselves that God goes before us and never leaves. Let these affirmations help you trade anxiety for His…