Ep 410 Hearing God’s Voice: Learning to Listen and Follow ft. Jared Haley

Send us a text In this episode of the Strong by Design Podcast, host Jared Haley explores how we can truly hear and recognize God’s voice in our lives.  Jesus said in John 10:27, “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” So, what does it mean to know His voice—and how do we learn to listen? Jared shares his personal journey of growing up in the Friends (Quaker) church, where he learned to discern the Holy Spirit’s leading in a community setting. This episode is a powerful look at spiritual listening, communal discernment, and how every believer can grow in their ability to follow Jesus more closely. Don’t miss this encouraging and insightful conversation—your faith walk will be better for it.   Time Stamps 0:45 - Welcome to the "Strong by Design" podcast! 03:22 - Host Jared Haley reveals how to begin hearing God 07:41 - Right or wrong? How to navigate life"s gray areas as a Christian 09:14 -  Jared on hearing the Holy Spirit in a community of believers  14:40 - Why no man should rule over your faith 15:56 - The power of waiting on the Holy Spirit 20:49 - Presence in the Midst: What it truly means to hear God’s voice 24:24 - Different ways God speaks to us 27:10 - Christian meditation vs. worldly meditation 32:07 - Jared"s challenge: What is the Spirit saying to you today?      Resources: You Version Bible App   Connect with Jared: Instagram   Support the show Connect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com