Practicing Catholic

How to Hear God’s Voice: Discernment, Prayer, and Finding Peace in God’s Will

Practicing Catholic

Show Notes

In this episode of Practicing Catholic, Taylor Kemp, Dr. Scott Hefelfinger, and Emily take on one of the most common spiritual questions: How do we hear God’s voice?

They explore Scripture, prayer, providence, and the peace that comes from true discernment. You’ll hear stories of how they’ve recognized God’s voice in major life decisions—from career changes to moving across the country—and learn how to cultivate silence, freedom, and trust when clarity seems out of reach.

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