Listening and Responding to God's Voice: An honest conversation with Michelle Layer Rahal
· 57 min
Episode Listening and Responding to God's Voice: An honest conversation with Michelle Layer Rahal
In this fascinating episode of 'Space for Life', host Tommy Thompson chats with an Indie award-winning author, speaker, writing coach, Michelle Layer Rahal. She discusses her journey as an author, writing her debut book 'Straining Forward', a compelling biography of a Vietnamese refugee's incredible life journey. Michelle emphasizes the importance of listening to God's voice and responding to it, a theme central to her most recent book, 'Are You Listening?' Michelle talks honestly about the real-life implications of trying to discern God's voice in our lives, dealing with God's silence, and perspectives about the 'dark night of the soul.'
00:06 Introduction and Guest Introduction
00:19 The Connection Between the Host and the Guest
01:26 Guest's Background and Career
02:05 Understanding the Role of a Writing Coach
05:12 The Journey of Writing the First Book
16:08 Reading an Excerpt from the First Book
20:06 The Aftermath of Writing the First Book
21:26 The Inspiration Behind the Second Book
25:59 Understanding God's Voice and Responding to It
29:11 God's Perception of Us
29:23 The Power of Listening to God
29:49 God's Constant Presence in Our Lives
30:20 The Challenge of Recognizing God's Voice
31:06 The Importance of Spiritual Disciplines
31:40 Understanding God's Character
32:33 Recognizing God's Voice Amidst Other Voices
33:17 The Role of Faith in Hearing God's Voice
34:04 Distinguishing God's Voice from Others
34:28 The Deception of the Devil
35:31 The Role of Dreams and Visions in God's Communication
39:20 The Importance of Community in Recognizing God's Voice
45:42 The Challenge of Recognizing God's Voice in Difficult Times
45:56 The Dark Night of the Soul
51:18 Connecting with God's Voice
51:31 The Role of Scripture and Prayer in Hearing God's Voice
52:21 The Joy of Responding to God's Call
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