Episode 9: Part 2 How Can I Grow in My Ability to Hear God?

Episode 9: Part 2 How Can I Grow in My Ability to Hear God?

Jul 16, 2023 | 0 comments

Episode Description:

This episode is the second part of how we can grow in our ability to hear God (episode 8). It is full of practical ways we can practice hearing God. Two common questions people have are “What if I get it wrong?” and “Is this just me or is it God?” Gary and Jane cover these questions, as well as share numerous practical examples.

Episode Notes:

  1. Practice (second part)
  • What if I get it wrong?
  • Is this just me or is it God?
  • First thought principle
  • 1 Corinthians 14:3 – a prophetic word is encouraging, comforting, and strengthening.
  • Prophetic words help people encounter God’s love.
  1. Third Principle – feedback
  • Ask people, “does this resonate with you?”
  • Does it come true? Is it confirmed?
  • Have a mentor.
  • Record yourself.
  • Journal promptings and answers.
  • Actively grow in this area.
  1. Fourth Principle – have fun
  • Celebrate the step of faith, not just the outcome.
  • Start with the visible, then go to the invisible eg prophetic activations.

Prophetic Activation:

Ask God to highlight a Bible verse or a chapter/book/person of the Bible that relates to you. Ask God questions about how it applies to your life.

Time Stamps:

[0:56] – Common questions – “What if I get it wrong?” and “Is this just me or is it God?”

[4:09] – Gary shares how he practices with a notebook and list of words.

[5:07] – Jane ‘tests’ Gary.

[7:00] – Third Principle – feedback

[7:39] – A significant example of a prophetic word coming true.

[10:20] – Jane shares more practical ideas for growth in this area.

[12:30] – Fourth Principle – have fun

[13:21] – Practical activations available on the https://unlockingthegold.com website.

[18:15] – Prophetic Activation.

[19:13] – Prophetic word for a listener.

[21:08] – Gary prays for you.

Resources / Links Mentioned:

Bible Verses Mentioned:

  • 1 Corinthians 14:3
  • 2 Timothy 4:2

Connect with Gary & Jane:

Support the show:

  • Share this podcast with someone who would value hearing from God.
  • Subscribe and leave a rating + review on your favourite podcast listening app.
  • If God is leading your heart to donate or support the show in any way, please visit https://buymeacoffee/garyandjanM Thank you so much.

Episode 8: How Can I Grow in My Ability to Hear God?

Episode 8: How Can I Grow in My Ability to Hear God?

Jul 9, 2023 | 0 comments

 Episode Description:

God desires to communicate with us. He longs to be involved in every aspect of our life and for us to be intimate with Him. Sometimes we can feel like we are not able to hear God clearly or to recognise what He is saying to us. This episode is full of practical ways we can practice hearing God. We ended up splitting this episode into two as we had so many tips for growing in our ability to hear God.

 

Episode Notes:

  1. Cultivate intimacy with God
  • Focus on God.
  • Be obedient to God in the little things. Eg parable of the faithful steward.
  • Grow awareness of Holy Spirit promptings. John 10:27
  1. Practice
  • 2 Corinthians 5:7 we live by faith not by sight.
  • Step out of comfort zone and take a risk.
  • Rahab with spies in Joshua 2.
  • A lifestyle of taking every opportunity.
  • See a need and fill it.
  • View people through supernatural eyes.

 

Prophetic Activation:

Ask God if there is someone He would love you to ring/text/message to encourage. Then contact them.

 

Time Stamps:

[1:02] – First Principle – cultivating intimacy with God.

[3:58] – Jane shares how she has grown an awareness of the Holy Spirit promptings.

[4:52] – Gary shares recent examples of Holy Spirit promptings.

[9:08] – Janes shares about starting the podcast.

[15:47] – Second Principle – practice.

[16:59] – Jane shares examples of taking every opportunity to step out in obedience.

[22:20] – Prophetic Activation

[23:08] – Encouraging word for you.

[24:41] – Gary prays for you.

 

Resources / Links Mentioned:

Bible Verses Mentioned:

  • Matthew 25:21
  • Proverbs 3:5-6
  • John 10:27
  • Luke 5:12-15
  • 1 & 2 Samuel
  • 2 Samuel 5:17-24
  • 2 Corinthians 5:7
  • Joshua 2
  • James 2:15-17
  • Isaiah 40:31
  • Romans 12:2

Connect with Gary & Jane:

Support the show:

  • Share this podcast with someone who would value hearing from God.
  • Subscribe and leave a rating + review on your favourite podcast listening app.
  • If God is leading your heart to donate or support the show in any way, please visit https://buymeacoffee/garyandjanM Thank you so much.

Episode 7: Guidelines for Prophesying

Episode 7: Guidelines for Prophesying

Jul 2, 2023 | 0 comments

Episode Description:

Prophesying is hearing God’s heart for others. It is exciting, rewarding, and a privilege, but it also carries the weight of responsibility. In this episode of Hearing God, we unpack guidelines for prophesying safely. We also cover important principles for prophesying over children.  The outcome is that we can release the Father’s heart in a way that keeps everyone safe and reflects God accurately. As usual, Gary and Jane share numerous practical examples.

Episode Notes:

  1. A Prophetic word is encouraging, comforting & strengthening. 1 Corinthians 14:3
  • HEART protocol – God’s heart for the person. Encouraging / comforting / strengthening. Appropriate permission / touch / language / tone / timing. Record the prophetic word. Together in community.
  • What to do with a negative prophetic word.
  1. Communicate God’s heart for the person.
  • 1 Corinthians 13:2
  • Prophecy is both the impartation of God’s Spirit and His message.
  • Accurately re-present God.
  • Chase healing for myself.
  • Ask, “why am I wanting to give a prophetic word to that person?”
  • We want to make God look great, not ourselves.
  • Prophecy is an invitation, so avoid putting demands on the person by using ‘should’.
  • Everyone has the ability to hear from God and to prophesy. Joel 2:28-29.
  • Prophesying identity – Judges 6 – the angel with Gideon.
  1. Keep people safe.
  • Accountability is important.
  • Always record the prophetic word.
  • It is important for the receiver to judge the prophecy – 1 Thessalonians 5:20-21.
  • Never presume.
  • Always ask permission.
  • Use ‘clean’ language, not ‘God says’. 1 Corinthians 13:9.
  • If you make a mess, clean it up and apologise.
  • Guidelines/principles for prophesying over children.

Important points:

  • A prophetic word should not take the place of hearing God for yourself. Rather, it often confirms what God has already revealed to you.
  • Just because we have a prophetic word, it doesn’t mean it will come true. We need to partner with God to see it come to fruition.
  • Prophecy always agrees with the Bible. It never contradicts Scripture.

Prophetic Activation:

Ask God, “Jesus, what mode of transport do you see me as, and why?” Ask God more questions eg fuel, colour, size, what it carries, the purpose etc.

Time Stamps:

[0:53] – First Principle – 1 Corinthians 14:3 – encouraging, comforting, strengthening.

[1:48] – HEART protocol.

[4:13] – Second Principle – communicating God’s heart for the person.

[4:56] – We want to make God look great, not ourselves.

[6:07] – Everyone can communicate with God – Joel 2:28-29.

[6:41] – Prophesying clear identity statements eg The angel to Gideon from Judges 6.

[8:44] – Jane shares a time when she was becoming judgemental.

[10:01] – Third Principle – keep everyone safe.

[16:50] – Jane shares guidelines for prophesying over children.

[21:22] – Prophetic Activation.

[22:08] – Prophetic word for a listener.

[23:59] – Gary prays for you.

Resources / Links Mentioned:

Bible Verses Mentioned:

  • 1 Corinthians 14:3
  • 1 Corinthians 13:9
  • 1 Corinthians 13:2
  • Joel 2:28-29
  • Judges 6
  • 1 Thessalonians 5:20-21
  • Romans 12:6

Connect with Gary & Jane:

Support the show:

  • Share this podcast with someone who would value hearing from God.
  • Subscribe and leave a rating + review on your favourite podcast listening app.
  • If God is leading your heart to donate or support the show in any way, please visit https://buymeacoffee/garyandjanM Thank you so much.


Episode 6: What if I hear something negative about someone?

Episode 6: What if I hear something negative about someone?

Jun 25, 2023 | 0 comments

Episode Description:

1 Corinthians 14:3 states that a prophetic word should encourage, strengthen, and comfort. But what happens if you hear/sense/see/feel something negative about someone? This episode contains practical strategies you can implement if you are prophesying and hear something negative. Attention to cleansing your life in preparation for hearing God is also covered. As usual, Gary and Jane share personal examples.
 

Episode Notes:

  1. Look at what you are focussing on.
  • We become what we behold.
  • What are we feeding ourselves spiritually, physically, emotionally, intellectually & relationally?
  • 2 Corinthians 3:18 “And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image (or likeness) with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.” If we expose ourselves to the glory of God, we will be transformed.
  • Guard your kids’ minds so they see the angelic sphere from God’s perspective, not a movie producer’s influence.
  • Actions to take to ‘clear the lens’.
  • It may even be that we are concentrating on the wrong things.
  • Second heaven – what we can see with our spiritual eyes – and where Satan is ruling – Ephesians 2:2 “the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient.” Our view might be on the second heaven.
  1. Look at the purpose or why God has shown you
  • Is it to pray or say? Know when to keep your mouth shut.
  • Ask Questions of God – why has God shown me this? What am I meant to do with it, God? If I’m to share it, how would you like me to share it, Lord?
  • Can God trust me with His secrets? God is likely to show you more if He can trust you.
  • We need to ask God for His timing. Is it a word for now, or do I keep it between God and me?
  1. Is it a negative word or our perception?
  • Take a moment to ask God – how can I bring out the best in this?
  • 1 Corinthians 14:3 “But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouraging and comfort.”
  1. Turn it 180°
  • 1 Corinthians 13:9 “For we know in part, and we prophesy in part.”
  1. Important points:
  • God can redeem negative things.
  • Prayer to close the psychic door.

Prophetic Activation:

Ask God, “Jesus, if I was an animal, which animal would I be and why?” Ask God further questions – the purpose of the animal, its role, how it moves, the colour, etc.

 

Time Stamps:

[0.46] – Importance of 1 Corinthians 14:3 – encouraging, comforting, strengthening.

[2:50] – First Principle – look at what you are focussing on.

[3:54] – Jane shares several examples from her life.

[6:25] – Gary shares practical strategies to ‘clear your lens’.

[7:53] – Jane shares about the three heavens.

[10:25] – Second Principle – Look at the purpose or why God has shown you.

[13:38] – Third Principle – Is it a negative word, or is it our perception?

[16:40] – Turn it 180°. Jane shares several examples.

[18:34] – Jane shares about the psychic door and prays for listeners.

[21:33] – Prophetic Activation.

[22.33] – Gary & Jane share a comforting word for listeners.

[24:37] – Gary shares about receiving a negative prophetic word and prays to break it.

[25:12] – Gary prays for you.

 

Resources / Links Mentioned:

 

Bible Verses Mentioned:

  • 1 Corinthians 14:3
  • 2 Corinthians 3:18
  • Song of Solomon 2:15
  • 2 Corinthians 12:2
  • Ephesians 2:2
  • John 10:10
  • Ephesians 6:12
  • 1 Corinthians 13:9

 

Connect with Gary & Jane:

 

Support the show:

  • Share this podcast with someone who would value hearing from God.
  • Subscribe and leave a rating + review on your favourite podcast listening app.
  • If God is leading your heart to donate or support the show in any way, please visit https://buymeacoffee/garyandjanM Thank you so much.

 

Episode 5: What Should a Prophetic Word Do?

Episode 5: What Should a Prophetic Word Do?

Jun 18, 2023 | 0 comments

Episode Description:

A prophetic word is hearing or receiving something from God for someone else and then communicating it to them. It is hearing God’s heart for them. We emphasize that a prophetic word should not replace hearing God for yourself but often confirms what God has already revealed to you. This episode unpacks 1 Corinthians 14:3 – that a prophetic word is strengthening, encouraging, and comforting. An important outcome from this is that it will bear good fruit. We briefly address what to do if we hear something negative for someone. As usual, Gary and Jane share personal examples.

 

Episode Notes:

1 Corinthians 14:3 says,

  • NIV: “But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouraging and comfort.”
  • RSV: “he who prophesies speaks to men for their upbuilding and encouragement and consolation.”
  • The Message: “But when you proclaim his truth in everyday speech, you’re letting others in on the truth so that they can grow and be strong and experience his presence with you.”
  1. A prophetic word is encouraging.
  • A prophetic word encourages or exhorts.
  • It calls us up to be the person God created us to be. It can awaken potential.
  • It can encourage us to step into the things of God we haven’t encountered before.
  • It encourages us to rise to the challenge and embrace what is only possible in God.
  1. A prophetic word is strengthening.
  • A prophetic word can strengthen or edify.
  • It strengthens us through instruction and improvement.
  • God uses prophecy to shed light in all areas of our life and show us the way we are to go.
  1. A prophetic word is comforting.
  • A prophetic word can bring comfort and consolation. Comfort means relief in affliction.
  • Prophecy reassures us that God sees our pain, distress, anger, etc and in fact, He feels it too.
  • A prophetic word can remind us that God will carry us through the hard times and see us safely out the other side.

Cautions:

  • If a prophetic word is not encouraging, comforting, or strengthening, you don’t say it. In our next episode (episode 6) we give you great tools for what to do with a prophetic word when what we hear is negative.
  • A prophetic word doesn’t automatically mean it will become true. You need to partner with God to see it realised.
  • Don’t add to what we feel God’s saying when giving prophetic words.

 

Time Stamps:

[0.38] – Jane talks about what a prophetic word should do from 1 Corinthians 14:3.

[1:50] – Gary unpacks encouraging, strengthening, and comforting.

[3:23] – Gary shares about a time when a prophetic word encouraged him.

[5:00] – Jane shares a few significant times when prophetic words were strengthening.

[7:11] – An example of everyday prophetic words.

[9:17] – What to do if we sense a negative prophetic word.

[10:03] – Jane shares several significant times when prophetic words were comforting.

[15:46] – Gary emphasizes that an important outcome is that it will bear good fruit.

[15:56] – Just because you receive a prophetic word, it doesn’t mean it will come true.

[16:11] – Prophetic activation.

[16:47] – Gary prays for you.

 

Activation:

Ask God, “Jesus, what tool would you like to place in my hand and why?”

 

Resources / Links Mentioned:

 

Bible Verses Mentioned:

  • 1 Corinthians 14:3
  • Proverbs 31:25
  • Jeremiah 29:11

 

Connect with Gary & Jane:

Support the show:

  • Share this podcast with someone who would value hearing from God.
  • Subscribe and leave a rating + review on your favourite podcast listening app.
  • If God is leading your heart to donate or support the show in any way, please visit https://buymeacoffee/garyandjanM Thank you so much.

 

 

 

Episode 4: How does God talk to us?

Episode 4: How does God talk to us?

Jun 11, 2023 | 0 comments

 

Episode Description:

Sometimes we can feel like we are asking God for answers but not getting any. Sometimes it may be because our ‘antenna’ is tuned to the wrong frequency. In this episode, we unpack four different ways we can ‘hear’ God – through hearing, seeing, sensing/feeling, and knowing/perceiving. We cover the internal and external ways for each method. As usual, Gary and Jane share personal examples.

 

Episode Notes:

  1. Auditory or hearing God.
  • Most common
  • When we talk about ‘hearing’ God – we can presume it’s the only way.
  • Still small voice internally – 1 Kings 19:11-12
  • Jeremiah 1. The word of the Lord came to me.
  • Loud voice externally
  1. Visual
  • Habakkuk 2:1 “I will stand at my watch and station myself on the ramparts; I will look to see what he will say to me.”
  • See things in the spirit
  • Internal sight eg Amos 7 – plumb line
  • Psalm 139 – my eyes saw your unformed body
  • External eg Jeremiah 1:11-13 seeing almond tree branch
  • Jeremiah 18:1-11 Jeremiah being instructed to go to the potter’s house and God showed him through the potter what he was crafting about Israel.
  • If God draws your attention to something, stop and ask Him what it is He is trying to tell you. Exodus 3:3-4 Moses saw a bush on fire that wasn’t burning up, so he thought “Hmm, I’ll go over and see this strange sight.”
  • Kids seeing demons. Focus on the opposite.
  • Dreams so important. In Matthew 1 & 2, Joseph had three dreams which saved the life of Jesus because Joseph obeyed the dreams he had.
  • Joel 2:28 & repeated in Acts 2:17. Your sons and daughters will prophesy; your young men will see visions and your old men dream dreams.
  1. Sense/feel
  • Using senses – feel, touch, taste.
  • Gut intuition. Impression. Imagination.
  • The Gospels are full of stories where Jesus showed compassion towards people.
  • Changing spiritual atmospheres is briefly addressed.
  1. Perceive or know
  • Luke 5:22 – Jesus knew what they were thinking in their hearts.
  • Idea comes into my head.
  1. Important points:
  • Cultivate intimacy with Father God, Holy Spirit, and Jesus.
  • Important to hear God for ourselves and not go running to prophets.
  • We can intentionally grow in the four various ways.
  • Seeing – people can shut that sense down.
  • Prayer to cleanse people’s imagination.

 

Activation:

Ask God, “Jesus, if you could play a game with me, like a childhood game, what would it be and why?”

 

Time Stamps:

[0.50] – God uses an assortment of ways to communicate with us.

[1.48] – We can feel like we are asking God for answers but don’t get any.

[2.08] – Intimacy with God from Episode 2.

[2.22] – Our antenna can be tuned to the wrong frequency.

[3.28] – Gary introduces four different ways of hearing God.

[3.57] – Jane unpacks the auditory way of hearing from God.

[9.13] – Visual way of hearing from God.

[12.09] – A strategy for kids having nightmares or seeing demons.

[12.52] – Gary shares a strategy for you if you are feeling overwhelmed.

[13.10] – The power of dreams.

[13.59] – Gary shares a dream that influenced our direction.

[14.49] – Jane shares on sensing and feeling as ways of hearing from God.

[15.16] – Changing atmospheres.

[18.01] – Gary shares on perception or ‘knowing’ as a way of hearing God.

[21.23] – Jane prays to cleanse people’s imagination.

[22.39] – Prophetic activation.

{23.22] – Gary prays for you.

 

Resources / Links Mentioned:

 

Bible Verses Mentioned:

  • Numbers 22:21-39
  • Jeremiah 33:3
  • John 10: 3, 14, 27
  • Habakkuk 2:1
  • 1 Samuel 3
  • 1 Kings 19:11-12
  • Jeremiah 1
  • Amos 7
  • Psalm 139
  • Jeremiah 1:11-13
  • Jeremiah 18:1-11
  • Exodus 3:3-4
  • Matthew 1 & 2
  • Joel 2:28
  • Acts 2:17
  • 1 Corinthians 13:9

 

Connect with Gary & Jane:

 

Support the show:

  • If God is leading your heart to donate or support the show in any way, please visit https://buymeacoffee/garyandjanM Thank you so much.
  • Subscribe and leave a rating + review on your favourite podcast listening app.
  • Share this podcast with someone who would value hearing from God.

 

 

Episode 3: What does God’s Voice sound like?

Episode 3: What does God’s Voice sound like?

Jun 4, 2023 | 0 comments

 

Episode Description: 

Learning to recognise God’s voice is crucial and comes through intimacy with Father God, Holy Spirit, and Jesus. This episode of Hearing God unpacks the four different voices we may hear – God’s, Satan’s, other peoples, and our own voice. We look at what each voice sounds like and give practical examples from our own lives. We unpack the ‘first thought principle’ of hearing God’s voice, conditional on if you are in a great place with God. We emphasize that we need to look at what ‘fruit’ the voice will bring. Listeners are encouraged to ask God questions.

 

Episode Notes:

  1. God’s voice
  • Learn to recognise it through intimacy with God.
  • God’s voice brings hope and speaks life. It’s always loving and honouring.
  • May convict but never condemns. Always agrees with Scripture.
  • Sounds like the fruit of the Spirit – Galatians 5:22-23
  • Affirms us in our identity, relationships, and purpose.
  • Brings revelations and perspective and understanding you wouldn’t have come up with yourself.
  • Jeremiah 29:11 – God’s thoughts, plans and desires for us.
  • Still, small voice eg Elijah fleeing from Jezebel in 1 Kings 19:11-12.
  1. Satan’s voice
  • Steals, kills, and destroys. It brings shame and condemnation.
  • It can sound accusatory and brings negative thoughts. It contradicts.
  • Uses “you” language and not “I” language.
  • Unsettling, manipulative, pushy, angry, controlling, brings fear and humiliation.
  • Discouraging and brings hopelessness. Driven and invasive. Unrest.
  • Focus off God and distorts Scripture.
  • John 10:10 “The thief comes only to steal, and to kill, and to destroy.”
  1. Other’s voices
  • May be positive or negative.
  • Usually the words a significant person in our life has said.
  1. Our own voice
  • Reasons/rationalises and uses logic to assess and process information and draw conclusions.
  • Easily swayed through our emotions and how feeling.
  • Double minded or striving.
  • Feels too familiar and can trace the thought pattern.
  • Eg “I’m not sure I’m hearing correctly.”
  1. Important points:
  • First thought principle as long as in a healthy place with God.
  • Look at the fruit of the thought.

Activation:

Ask God, “Jesus, if you could meet me anywhere in the Universe, where would it be and why?”

Explore it further with Jesus by asking more questions, for example:

  • What do you most like about that place?
  • Why did you choose that place?

Time Stamps:

[0.33] – Jane shares on the importance of intimacy with God.

[1.05] – Gary shares how God’s voice will always agree with Scripture.

[1.44] – Jeremiah 29:11

[2.17] – 1 Kings 19:11-12

[3.06] – Learning to recognise God’s voice.

[3.11] – Jane shares several examples of hearing the audible voice of God.

[5.45] – Guidelines we operate under when releasing prophetic words.

[7.22] – Gary shares what Satan’s voice sounds like.

[8.59] – John 10:10

[9.28] – Jane shares an example of feeling peace.

[11.24] – Voices of other people.

[12.16] – Gary shares on recognising when it’s our own internal voice.

[13.25] – Gary shares on the first thought principle.

[16.37] – The fruit of the thought is important.

[17.00] – Prophetic activation.

[18.00] – Gary prays for you.

Resources / Links Mentioned:

  • Prayer Ministry / Inner Healing through various places. Contact your local church or various ministries like Bethel Sozo, Elijah House, Ellel Ministries, Heart Revive (Portico Church – online), Restore (Stairway SASH) or Restoring the Foundations.
  • If you would like to become a Christian, please contact a local church, or find an Alpha course near you.
  • Visit Jane’s website https://unlockingthegold.com and subscribe to get your free 84- page pdf copy of ‘40 Days of gratitude’.

 

Bible Verses Mentioned:

  • Galatians 5:22-23
  • Jeremiah 29:11
  • 1 Kings 19:11-12
  • 1 Corinthians 13:9
  • John 10:10

 

Connect with Gary & Jane:

Support the show:

  • If God is leading your heart to donate or support the show in any way, please visit https://buymeacoffee/garyandjanM Thank you so much.
  • Subscribe and leave a rating + review on your favourite podcast listening app.
  • Share this podcast with someone who would value hearing from God.

Episode 2: The Importance of Hearing God for Myself.

Episode 2: The Importance of Hearing God for Myself.

May 25, 2023 | 0 comments

Episode Description:

It is so important to learn to hear God for ourselves. Sometimes we may feel we can’t hear God, but God uses a variety of ways to get our attention. We are individuals and God, as our creator, knows us intimately. He will speak to us in ways that make sense to us. God is not limited to communicating with us in only one way. Spending time and becoming intimate with God is vital.

Episode Notes:

1. We need to ‘know the real deal’ and be able to spot the fake.

2. Get to know God’s voice.

    • John 10:14 “I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me.”
    • John 10:27 “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.”

3. Different ways God can speak to us.

    • Gary’s call to church planting through reading Jeremiah 1.
    • Deep sense of peace when praying.
    • Sensing / feeling
    • Knowing / perceiving
    • Seeing pictures or symbols / dreams /visions
    • Still small voice / auditory voice
    • Etc.

Activation:

“Jesus, what do you love most about me and why?”

Time Stamps:

[0.25] – Jane shares about learning to spot the real before focusing on the fake.

[1.24] – The importance of getting to know God’s voice.

[2.02] – Jane shares how the Bible came alive watching sheep in Israel.

[3.59] – Jane shares recent experiences of hearing God.

[6.49] – Gary shares his call to church planting through reading the Bible.

[8.12] – One way God speaks to us is through the Bible.

[8.19] – God communicates to us in a variety of ways.

[9.54] – Psalm 91:1-5

[10.56] – Jane shares how hearing God for herself changed the way she prays.

[11.53] – The prophetic often confirms what God has already been sharing with us.

[13.20] – The importance of hearing God for myself.

[13.43] – Gary shares about prophesying about future husbands and wives.

[16.48] – Activation – ask Jesus what He loves most about you and why.

[17.31] – Gary prays for you.

Bible Verses Mentioned:

    • Jeremiah 1
    • Psalm 91:1-5

Connect with Gary & Jane:

Support the show:

    • If God is leading your heart to donate or support the show in any way, please visit https://buymeacoffee/garyandjanM for more information. Thank you so much!
    • Subscribe and leave a rating + review.
    • Share this podcast with someone who would value hearing from God.

 

 

Episode 1: God wants to Communicate with Us

Episode 1: God wants to Communicate with Us

May 24, 2023 | 0 comments

Episode Description:

God’s desire is for communication with us. He wants to have a relationship with us and share thoughts, insights, solutions, strategies, and secrets with us. God also wants to hear our thoughts, struggles, dreams, and desires. If you want God to speak to you, He will always answer you. He is a loving God who wants to communicate with us. We can hear God for ourselves. This episode contains keys to help you hear from God.

Gary and Jane share their first memorable experiences of the father heart of God. They share how our identity is often based on what our earthly father’s relationship with us was like, and how we often view God through the lens of our relationship with our earthly father.

Episode Notes:

1. God created us for relationship.

    • God desires intimacy with us.
    • Psalm 139:13-18. God created us and knows our innermost thoughts and desires.
    • Jeremiah 33:3. God wants us to call to Him and He will always answer us.
    • Often, we are not listening or unaware of how God is speaking to us.
    • If you want God to speak to you, He will always answer you.

2. An expectation that God still speaks today.

    • Do you believe that God still wants to communicate with you today?
    • We need to position ourselves to hear God.
    • Habakkuk 2:1 – eagerly anticipate and expect God to speak to us.

3. Father heart of God.

    • Often, we determine what Father God is like by our experience with our earthly father. 
    • How we view God is often through the lens of our relationship with our earthly father.
    • Our identity is often based in what our relationship was like with our father.

Activation:

Ask Father God, “How do you see me dressed?”

Explore it further with God by asking more questions, for example:

    • Why am I wearing those clothes?
    • What do the colours mean?
    • What would you like to say to me through this?

Time Stamps:

[0.23] – Jane shares how God created us for relationship.

[1.18] – Gary shares about his experience ministering at the Mind, Body, Spirit Festival.

[2.50] – Jane shares on the need for an expectation that God still speaks today.

[3.41] – Gary shares on the Father heart of God.

[4.34] – Our identity is often based in what our relationship was like with our father.

[5.05] – Gary shares when he first encountered the father heart of God.

[6.42] – Jane’s experience seeing a man experience the father heart of God.

[9.44] – An opportunity to ask God where He is for you.

[11.44] – Jane shares her first memorable experience with the father heart of God.

[14.54] – Encouragement to ask God questions.

[16.12] – Activation – ask Father God, “How do you see me dressed?”

[16.51] – Gary prays for you.

Resources / Links Mentioned:

    • Ellel Ministries
    • Ken Symington – book “Loved like never before: Discovering the Father Heart of God”. His course is available through Ellel Ministries.
    • A.J. Jones – “Finding Father” available through Amazon or  https://alynandaj.com/store/finding-father-book/
    • Prayer Ministry / Inner Healing through various places. Contact your local church or various ministries like Bethel Sozo, Elijah House, Ellel Ministries, Heart Revive (Portico Church – online), Restore (Stairway SASH) or Restoring the Foundations.
    • If you would like to become a Christian, please contact a local church, or find an Alpha course near you.

Bible Verses Mentioned:

    • Psalm 139:13-18
    • Jeremiah 33:3
    • Habakkuk 2:1

Connect with Gary & Jane:

Support the show:

    • If God is leading your heart to donate or support the show in any way, please visit https://buymeacoffee/garyandjanM  Thank you so much. 
    • Subscribe and leave a rating + review on your favourite podcast listening app.
    • Share this podcast with someone who would value hearing from God.

 

Episode 000: Trailer

Episode 000: Trailer

May 24, 2023 | 0 comments

Episode Description:

In this introductory episode, we introduce ourselves and the aims for this podcast – that of helping you hear God and live a naturally supernatural life. Most People struggle with hearing God for themselves, so we share how this podcast will equip you with tools and practical examples so you can confidently hear God. In being able to hear from God for yourself, it will draw you closer to God, help you solve problems, positively impact your relationships, and transform your sphere of influence. Above all, it is our desire for you to grow in your relationship with Father God, Holy Spirit, and Jesus.

Episode Notes:

  1. Introduction to the podcast.
  2. Introduction to Gary and Jane Berry.
  3. A memorable first encounter Gary had with the prophetic.
  4. One of Jane’s first times hearing God.
  5. Hearing God is more than hearing a voice. It includes all the senses – seeing, knowing, feeling, sensing etc.
  6. An activation to help you hear God.

Activation:

Ask Father God, “Can you please show, tell, or give me something to encourage me today?”

Time Stamps:

[0.20] – Jane shares how hearing God for yourself will help you.

[0.42] – Gary shares the aim of the Hearing God Podcast.

[0.57] – An introduction to Gary and Jane.

[1.54] – Gary shares a memorable encounter with the prophetic.

[3.09] – Jane shares about herself.

[3.35] – Jane’s experience of hearing an audible voice.

[4.58] – God is interested in every part of our life.

[5.16] – This episode’s practical activation.

Resources / Links Mentioned:

Connect with Gary & Jane:

Support the show:

  • If God is leading your heart to donate or support the show in any way, please visit https://buymeacoffee/garyandjanM Thank you so much.
  • Subscribe and leave a rating + review on your favourite podcast listening app.
  • Share this podcast with someone who would value hearing from God.