Key Takeaways:

• Divine interventions may not align with our expectations but are tailored to meet deeper needs beyond our immediate wants.

• Personal trials can lead to profound spiritual revelations and emotional healing when approached with openness and prayer.

• The Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in guiding individuals toward personal transformation and community impact.

• Aligning with God’s purpose can foster personal and communal growth, leading to unexpected blessings and miracles.

• Openness to the Holy Spirit's guidance can lead to a deeper relationship with God and a clearer understanding of one's purpose.

Notable Quotes:

• "Have you ever prayed for something in your life? And God answers in a completely different way."

• "Terry, you are building this church to make a name for yourself."

• "But if you will listen to me and walk with me, I will untangle those knots in your heart and I will set you free."

• "Healing began to break out. Miracles began to happen amongst the people. The church became known as the place where people could meet with God and the congregation flourished."

The God of the Bible is a talking God. All throughout the Scriptures, God is seen talking to people. First to the prophets, then most fully in Jesus and today through his Holy Spirit. When we choose to follow Jesus, the Spirit speaks to remind us of all that Jesus established and apply it to our lives.

So how does the Spirit speak? How do we know it’s God? And what happens afterwards? Join Rev Dr Tania Harris as she explores what the Spirit is saying to us. Everyday God Conversations will encourage you weekly to reflect on the God-conversations of Scripture, the ultimate God-conversation in Jesus and to hear from the Holy Spirit yourself. Remember, it was never meant to be a one-way conversation!

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Key Takeaways:

• Lee's career in recruitment and subsequent journey of self-discovery illustrates how personal fulfillment goes beyond professional success.

• A vivid dream using a familiar metaphor of a whiteboard helped Lee realize the need to prioritize God's kingdom.

• The Holy Spirit communicates divine truths to each individual in relatable and personal ways.

• Jesus' teachings are timeless, requiring contemporary translation into modern contexts to guide individuals today.

• Lee’s transformation emphasizes the importance of actionable insights from spiritual dialogues in realigning life priorities.

Notable Quotes:

• "What language does God speak? The one we best understand."

• "In the dream, Lee saw himself at the office standing in front of his treasured whiteboard."

• "The Holy Spirit acts as a kind of translator, communicating the truth of Jesus to us in contemporary ways."

• "God's kingdom was to be sought first and then all the other areas would be provided for."

• "The Holy Spirit spoke in the language Lee was familiar with. God spoke Whiteboard"

The God of the Bible is a talking God. All throughout the Scriptures, God is seen talking to people. First to the prophets, then most fully in Jesus and today through his Holy Spirit. When we choose to follow Jesus, the Spirit speaks to remind us of all that Jesus established and apply it to our lives.

So how does the Spirit speak? How do we know it’s God? And what happens afterwards? Join Rev Dr Tania Harris as she explores what the Spirit is saying to us. Everyday God Conversations will encourage you weekly to reflect on the God-conversations of Scripture, the ultimate God-conversation in Jesus and to hear from the Holy Spirit yourself. Remember, it was never meant to be a one-way conversation!

Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.

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Key Takeaways:

• Understanding God's love is essential to hearing the Holy Spirit, rather than fearing divine power.

• Biblical instances, like Jesus calming the storm, illustrate that fear in the presence of power is natural but not the final response God wants us to have.

• Fear-based obedience leads to external performance rather than internal transformation.

• Jesus redefined our motivation for obedience by emphasizing a loving relationship with God.

• Perfect love drives out fear, aligning with Jesus' teachings that prioritize love over fear for knowing God better.

Notable Quotes:

• “Children ran to Jesus. Sinners flocked around him. Jesus called his disciples friends, not servants.”

• “To fear God is not to know God's love.”

• “When fear is used to motivate, we become externally driven rather than internally led.”

• “The one who loves God keeps his commands. Those who are friends with God do what he says.”

The God of the Bible is a talking God. All throughout the Scriptures, God is seen talking to people. First to the prophets, then most fully in Jesus and today through his Holy Spirit. When we choose to follow Jesus, the Spirit speaks to remind us of all that Jesus established and apply it to our lives.

So how does the Spirit speak? How do we know it’s God? And what happens afterwards? Join Rev Dr Tania Harris as she explores what the Spirit is saying to us. Everyday God Conversations will encourage you weekly to reflect on the God-conversations of Scripture, the ultimate God-conversation in Jesus and to hear from the Holy Spirit yourself. Remember, it was never meant to be a one-way conversation!

Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.

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Key Takeaways:

• Engaging in a "God life" requires a balance of divine guidance and personal effort.

• Overreliance on divine intervention can lead to passivity and lack of growth.

• Recognizing and harnessing one's natural gifts is a vital part of spiritual stewardship.

• The ideal spiritual life involves both acknowledging divine miracles and employing human talents.

• Listeners are encouraged to live a life of full divine-human partnership: "100% God and 100% me."

Notable Quotes:

• "The God life is far from ordinary."

• "Hearing God becomes a way of absolving responsibility."

• "Operating in my natural human self is not ungodly."

• "More of God's involvement does not mean less of my involvement."

• "Whichever way you lean towards, may you know the fullness of God's participation in your

The God of the Bible is a talking God. All throughout the Scriptures, God is seen talking to people. First to the prophets, then most fully in Jesus and today through his Holy Spirit. When we choose to follow Jesus, the Spirit speaks to remind us of all that Jesus established and apply it to our lives.

So how does the Spirit speak? How do we know it’s God? And what happens afterwards? Join Rev Dr Tania Harris as she explores what the Spirit is saying to us. Everyday God Conversations will encourage you weekly to reflect on the God-conversations of Scripture, the ultimate God-conversation in Jesus and to hear from the Holy Spirit yourself. Remember, it was never meant to be a one-way conversation!

Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.

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Key Takeaways:

• Ancient traditions provide a strong framework for discerning whether an experience aligns with God's love and teachings.

• The significance of community in confirming spiritual experiences emphasizes the supportive nature of the church.

• Aligning actions with biblical teachings leads to profound personal transformation and healing.

• Revisiting scriptures can provide deep personal validation and insight.

• Spiritual experiences often result in emotional freedom and improved relationships.

Notable Quotes:

• "Would Jesus say this? Is someone else saying this? And are spiritual signs following this?"

• "Jesus would say, return hatred with love. The messages of the Spirit are always consistent with God's character, as revealed in Jesus."

• "Throughout the Gospels, this was the approach Jesus talked about repeatedly."

• "God speaks to more than one person to confirm his word."

• "God's words always contain signs of God's character, power and presenc

The God of the Bible is a talking God. All throughout the Scriptures, God is seen talking to people. First to the prophets, then most fully in Jesus and today through his Holy Spirit. When we choose to follow Jesus, the Spirit speaks to remind us of all that Jesus established and apply it to our lives.

So how does the Spirit speak? How do we know it’s God? And what happens afterwards? Join Rev Dr Tania Harris as she explores what the Spirit is saying to us. Everyday God Conversations will encourage you weekly to reflect on the God-conversations of Scripture, the ultimate God-conversation in Jesus and to hear from the Holy Spirit yourself. Remember, it was never meant to be a one-way conversation!

Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.

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Key Takeaways:

• Misuse of "God told me" can lead to manipulation and unchecked authority in religious contexts.

• Biblical figures frequently claimed divine communication, indicating its foundational role in spiritual life.

• Testing perceived divine communications against scriptural truths is essential for authenticity.

• Humility is vital in recognizing that human interpretation of divine messages can often be flawed.

• Confidence in hearing God's voice is encouraged through the Holy Spirit's guidance.

Notable Quotes:

• "God told Me It's a powerful statement that we see throughout the library of scripture."

• "There should be a solemn reverence, an understanding that God's words are not to be messed with."

• "So back to our initial question. Is it okay to say God told me? Yes, if we're true to the scriptural pattern, but only under one condition."

• "Every claim to revelation must be put to the test."

• "The problem is, of course, that we don't see clearly. As the Apostle Paul said, we only see in part as a reflection in a mirror."

The God of the Bible is a talking God. All throughout the Scriptures, God is seen talking to people. First to the prophets, then most fully in Jesus and today through his Holy Spirit. When we choose to follow Jesus, the Spirit speaks to remind us of all that Jesus established and apply it to our lives.

So how does the Spirit speak? How do we know it’s God? And what happens afterwards? Join Rev Dr Tania Harris as she explores what the Spirit is saying to us. Everyday God Conversations will encourage you weekly to reflect on the God-conversations of Scripture, the ultimate God-conversation in Jesus and to hear from the Holy Spirit yourself. Remember, it was never meant to be a one-way conversation!

Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.

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Key Takeaways:

• Dreams are a common form of divine communication, as shown in scripture, but most dreams are reflections of our daily experiences.

• Natural dreams help in mental processing and emotional balance, acting as a form of "house cleaning for the mind."

• The spirit world can influence dreams, with both positive and negative spiritual entities potentially contributing to their content.

• God dreams are those that align with the teachings and character of Jesus, bringing the fruits of love, joy, and peace without fear or condemnation.

• Listeners are encouraged to deepen their understanding of Jesus' teachings and pray for divine guidance before sleep to enhance their receptiveness to God dreams.

Notable Quotes:

• "The library of scripture shows us that speaking in picture form, known today as dreams... is the most common form of divine communication."

• "Psychologists and neuroscientists tell us that natural dreams have an important function... It's a little like house cleaning for the mind."

• "Dreams from evil spirits will often lead to fear, shame, and condemnation."

• "Everything the Holy Spirit says in dream visions will be consistent with Jesus, the livin

The God of the Bible is a talking God. All throughout the Scriptures, God is seen talking to people. First to the prophets, then most fully in Jesus and today through his Holy Spirit. When we choose to follow Jesus, the Spirit speaks to remind us of all that Jesus established and apply it to our lives.

So how does the Spirit speak? How do we know it’s God? And what happens afterwards? Join Rev Dr Tania Harris as she explores what the Spirit is saying to us. Everyday God Conversations will encourage you weekly to reflect on the God-conversations of Scripture, the ultimate God-conversation in Jesus and to hear from the Holy Spirit yourself. Remember, it was never meant to be a one-way conversation!

Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.

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Key Takeaways:

• Faith often demands belief beyond what is visible or tangible, emphasizing the need to walk "by faith, not by sight."

• Biblical stories, like that of Abraham and Sarah, highlight the importance of trusting in divine promises despite seemingly impossible circumstances.

• Divine revelations often require patience and faith for supernatural fulfillment, rather than reliance on ordinary methods.

• The story of Isaac serves as a reminder of God's power and provision, underscoring the unexpected ways divine outcomes manifest.

• Maintaining faith in divine promises is critical, even when faced with doubt and challenging realities.

Notable Quotes:

• "When God gets involved, there will always be an existing lack of resources, lack of confidence or money or opportunity."

• "It's never going to happen in the ordinary way. But as we wait for the promise, we will see God's incredible power and provision."

• "We are called to walk by faith, not by sight."

• "When we're tempted to not believe God in the face of impossible circumstances, let's remember the example of Isaac."

The God of the Bible is a talking God. All throughout the Scriptures, God is seen talking to people. First to the prophets, then most fully in Jesus and today through his Holy Spirit. When we choose to follow Jesus, the Spirit speaks to remind us of all that Jesus established and apply it to our lives.

So how does the Spirit speak? How do we know it’s God? And what happens afterwards? Join Rev Dr Tania Harris as she explores what the Spirit is saying to us. Everyday God Conversations will encourage you weekly to reflect on the God-conversations of Scripture, the ultimate God-conversation in Jesus and to hear from the Holy Spirit yourself. Remember, it was never meant to be a one-way conversation!

Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.

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