What does it really mean to hear from God? Are our thoughts, feelings, and internal impressions messages from the Holy Spirit—or have we confused our own emotions with God’s voice?

In this episode of The Bible Friends, we share how our understanding of hearing from God changed as we began studying Scripture more carefully. We discuss the pressure to constantly receive a “word from God,” the danger of saying “God told me,” and the freedom that comes from trusting the sufficiency of Scripture.

Looking at passages including Hebrews 1:1–2, 2 Timothy 3:14–17, and Ephesians 2:19–22, we explore how God has revealed Himself through His Son and His written Word. We also talk about biblical wisdom, prayer, God’s providence, the Holy Spirit, and how Christians can encourage one another without attaching God’s authority to personal thoughts or impressions.

This episode is not intended to settle every debate about spiritual gifts. Instead, we hope to begin a thoughtful, gracious conversation about discernment, biblical authority, and whether common teachings about hearing God’s voice are truly supported by Scripture.

Join us as we gather around God’s Word to seek truth together, test every belief against Scripture, and learn to read the Bible faithfully, carefully, and in context.