What Does Real Faith Look Like? — James 2

Do you ever wonder if your faith is real — the kind that actually changes how you live?

In this week’s episode of The Week Ahead Podcast, Ken Robinson looks at what James meant when he wrote, “Faith without works is dead.”

You’ll hear how genuine faith isn’t about trying harder or earning God’s love — it’s about trusting Him enough to act. When belief meets obedience, faith comes alive.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why real faith always leads to action
• How small steps of obedience build stronger trust
• What to do when doubt creeps in
• And why God values steady, everyday faith

Ken shares warm encouragement from James 2 and real-life stories about learning to trust before seeing the result.

If you’ve ever felt stuck or wondered if your faith makes a difference, this episode is for you.

Listen in for gentle wisdom, hope for the week ahead, and a reminder that faith isn’t just what you believe — it’s what you live.

Tune in now, and don’t forget to follow or share The Week Ahead Podcast with someone who needs a lift this week.

Trusting God’s Direction One Step at a Time

Do you ever wish God would make the next step obvious? Maybe you’re standing at a crossroads — unsure about work, family, or a big decision — and you’re praying, “Lord, just tell me what to do!”

You’re not alone. God often leads us step by step, not with a spotlight on the whole road but with a small lamp for today.

In this week’s episode of The Week Ahead Podcast, Ken Robinson explores what it really means to trust God’s direction one step at a time — especially when the future feels uncertain.

You’ll learn:

• Why does God give us just enough light for today, not the full map?
• How to recognise His quiet nudges and gentle redirection
• What to do when life seems to be moving slowly
• How to trust God even when you take a wrong turn

This episode will help you slow down, breathe, and take your next faithful step with peace and confidence — knowing that God is leading you every step of the way.

Tune in now and be encouraged to walk in faith, one step at a time.

Following God’s Peace, Not Pressure

Have you ever felt torn between what feels urgent and what feels peaceful? In this week’s episode of The Week Ahead Podcast with Ken Robinson, we explore what it really means to follow God’s peace, not pressure.

Ken shares how easy it is to get caught up in expectations—from work, family, or even church—and start making decisions out of fear or hurry instead of quiet trust. But God doesn’t rush or push us. He leads gently, through peace that settles the heart and brings clarity.

Drawing from Philippians 4:7 and Isaiah 26:3, this episode explores how the Holy Spirit guides us through calm assurance, rather than anxious urgency. Ken unpacks the difference between the two: pressure demands; peace invites. Pressure shouts; peace whispers. And when we follow peace, we make better decisions, stay aligned with God’s will, and protect our emotional and spiritual well-being.

You’ll hear practical ways to slow down, pray before you promise, and recognise when something doesn’t feel right inside. Ken also shares how saying “no” to pressure—even good opportunities—can often be saying “yes” to God’s best.

If you’ve been feeling rushed, burdened, or unsure about a decision, this episode is a gentle reminder to pause and let God’s peace guide your next step.

Tune in, take a breath, and discover how to walk through the week ahead with calm confidence, knowing that peace—not pressure—is God’s way forward.

In this week’s episode of The Week Ahead Podcast, Ken Robinson talks about the importance of testing what you hear against Scripture. In a world full of voices — from podcasts and preachers to social media and opinions — it’s easy to be influenced by messages that sound spiritual but don’t align with God’s truth. Ken reminds us of 1 John 4:1, where believers are told to “test the spirits,” because not every message that mentions Jesus comes from Him.

Ken encourages a heart like the Bereans in Acts 17:11, who listened eagerly to Paul’s teaching but also went home to check the Scriptures for themselves. True faith, he says, is open-minded but anchored in God’s Word. He shares practical ways to test what we hear: Does it match the Bible? Does it draw us closer to Jesus? Does it show the fruit of the Spirit? And have we prayed about it?

Ken also warns against common traps — chasing new revelations, taking verses out of context, trusting charisma over character, or letting emotions decide what’s true. Instead, he points us to Psalm 119:105: “Your word is a lamp for my feet.” When Scripture is our guide, we won’t be tossed around by every new idea.

Testing what we hear isn’t about being suspicious, but about walking in freedom and peace. Knowing God’s Word protects us from confusion and helps us discern truth from error. Ken closes with a prayerful encouragement: keep your Bible open, listen carefully, and let God’s Word light your path in the week ahead.

What do you do when heaven seems quiet? When you’ve prayed, waited, and hoped — but there’s no answer?

In this week’s episode of The Week Ahead Podcast, Ken Robinson explores those seasons when God seems silent and our prayers seem to go unheard.

It’s one of the hardest parts of faith — not knowing what God is doing or why He isn’t speaking. But as Ken shares, God’s silence doesn’t mean His absence. Often, He’s working quietly behind the scenes, shaping our hearts, building trust, and preparing something we can’t yet see.

Drawing from Psalm 13, Isaiah 30:15, and the story of Elijah’s gentle whisper, this episode reminds you that God doesn’t always shout above the noise — sometimes He whispers in the stillness. Ken offers simple, practical ways to stay close to God in the waiting: keep reading His Word, keep praying honestly, worship even when it feels dry, and listen for His voice in the everyday moments of life.

Through heartfelt encouragement and honest reflection, When God Seems Silent — Keep Listening invites you to find peace in the quiet, patience in the waiting, and hope in knowing that God never stops working, even when He stops speaking.

If you’re walking through a silent season right now, this episode will help you take a breath, rest in God’s presence, and trust that His silence is not a sign He’s left you — it’s an invitation to lean in closer.

Tune in, be encouraged, and find fresh faith for the week ahead.

How to Recognise God’s Promptings

Have you ever had a quiet nudge in your heart — a feeling that you should reach out to someone, take a new step, or hold your tongue — and later realised that it was God guiding you? In this episode of The Week Ahead Podcast, Ken Robinson unpacks what it really means to recognise God’s promptings in everyday life.

You’ll learn how to tell the difference between God’s voice and your own thoughts, why His guidance always lines up with Scripture, and how peace — not pressure — is one of the clearest signs of the Holy Spirit’s leading. Ken shares simple, practical ways to grow more sensitive to those whispers: slowing down, creating stillness, checking every prompting against God’s Word, and acting faithfully on the small nudges that strengthen trust.

If you’ve ever wondered, “Is that really You, Lord?” this episode will help you answer with confidence. You’ll discover that hearing God isn’t reserved for a few — it’s part of the everyday relationship He wants with every believer.

And don’t forget — The Week Ahead Podcast now releases new episodes at 8 pm Sydney time each evening. This change means listeners across the United States and Europe will wake up to the message each morning, while Australian listeners will still find it waiting when they rise.

Same message. Same heart. A bigger reach — helping more people tune their ears to God’s gentle voice.

Find more encouragement at KenRobinson.com.

God Speaks Through His Word

Have you ever opened your Bible and felt like nothing was speaking to you? Maybe you’ve wondered, “How do I actually hear from God?” We talk to Him in prayer — but how does He talk back?

In this week’s episode of The Week Ahead Podcast, Ken Robinson reminds us that God still speaks clearly and personally through His Word. The Bible isn’t just an old book of history or rules — it’s alive, active, and deeply relevant to the challenges we face every day.

Ken unpacks how Scripture becomes personal and practical when we slow down and let God’s Spirit bring it to life. You’ll discover:

• Why the Bible is the most reliable way to hear God’s voice
• How to read it so it feels fresh and alive
• What to do when His Word brings comfort — or conviction
• And how to let Scripture guide your steps through the week ahead

With his trademark warmth and down-to-earth style, Ken shares gentle encouragement, everyday wisdom, and space to reflect. It’s not about ticking off a reading plan — it’s about meeting with the living God who still speaks through His Word today.

So if you’ve been longing to hear from God or to make sense of His silence, this episode will help you pause, listen, and rediscover His voice in the pages of Scripture.

The Week Ahead Podcast with Ken Robinson — faith for real life, and hope for every day.

Why We Struggle to Hear God

Have you ever prayed and thought, “God, are You even listening?” Maybe you’ve been reading your Bible, doing everything right — but heaven feels silent. In this powerful new episode of The Week Ahead Podcast, Ken Robinson unpacks why hearing God’s voice can sometimes feel so difficult — and how to recognise when He’s been speaking all along.

You’ll discover what really blocks us from hearing Him clearly: the constant noise of life, our own expectations, and even the moments when we don’t want to face what God’s actually saying. Ken shares simple, practical ways to slow down, tune out the noise, and learn to recognise that still, small voice that whispers peace, direction, and hope.

This episode also marks a big step forward for The Week Ahead Podcast. From today, new episodes will now be released at 8 pm Sydney time each evening. Why? Because our audience is growing across the United States, Europe, and beyond — and this new schedule means people overseas can wake up to God’s Word first thing in the morning, while Aussie listeners will still find it ready and waiting when they rise.

Same heart. Same message. A bigger reach — helping more people grow closer to God, one day at a time.

To listen, explore past episodes, or get more encouragement for your week ahead, visit KenRobinson.com.