What does it really mean to “believe”?

When we say we believe in God is it a mere intellectual agreement or a cultural label?

Is believing a deep, life-changing trust—or just a vague opinion? Is “believing” in Jesus simply about agreeing with certain facts, or is it something far more demanding and transformative?

What if belief isn’t passive, but a call to action, surrender, and ongoing commitment?

What makes us click?

Why do we find ourselves drawn to posts that make our blood boil? Is it outrage—or is it something deeper, something in us that craves the rush of being provoked?

When you scroll past that headline designed to enrage, do you pause… or do you dive in? And when you dive in, what happens to your spirit?

Does anger sharpen your sense of justice—or does it cloud your vision of grace?

Could it be that rage bait isn’t just about algorithms and attention, but about temptation? About the subtle lure to trade patience for reaction, gentleness for hostility, love for division?

How do we resist being baited into battles that fracture community and harden our hearts?

And what might it look like to respond—not with rage—but with wisdom and humility?

What do people mean when they say, “I felt God say…”? Is it an audible voice, a whisper in the heart, or simply a strong impression? How do we know if what we sense is truly from God—or just our own thoughts, emotions, or desires? And why do some people speak with such confidence about hearing God, while others wrestle with silence, doubt, or confusion?

In this episode of Thrive Perspectives, we’re not rushing to tidy answers. Instead, we’re opening up the questions. What does it mean to “hear” God? How do we discern between divine guidance and human imagination? And what role does Scripture, prayer, community, and mystery play in shaping our understanding of God’s voice?

Perhaps the question isn’t just how God speaks, but how we learn to listen.