224: How to Get Closer to God After Feeling Spiritually Distant
Episode description
In the previous episode, I shared how my life just blew up and my realizations that Jesus never hurried. He trusted the Father’s timing even in the slow and uncertain season, which hit me hard, but it also left me wondering:
How do I actually come back to God when I feel distant, numb, or even resistant to His presence?
That’s what this episode is all about. I’m sharing the exact things that helped me reconnect with God after dry, confusing, and even defiant seasons, like the prayer that changed everything, how I eased back into the Bible without guilt, and how confession opened my heart again.
If you're feeling far from God, spiritually dull, or unsure how to take the next step, this episode is a gentle, practical place to begin.
🌿 We discuss:
- The short books that helped me want God again (start with James!)
- A journaling method that changed my relationship with God
- How to confess when you’re scared to even pray
- The “Christian content fast” that can renew your mind in 5 days
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⌚️TIME STAMPS
01:20 – What to do if you don’t want to open your Bible?
07:00 – How I study the Bible
13:15 – Common fears that keep us from drawing near to God
15:50 – What confession journaling does for your faith
19:00 – Are we meant to learn from experience, or obedience?
21:00 – Try this 3-part prayer from Jamie Winship
27:00 – What to do when you don’t hear from God right away
28:30 – The 5-day “Christian content only” fast
31:15 – The life-changing prayer: “God, will You change my heart?”
33:30 – Wild Bible stories to read when you want awe and wonder
36:45 – Share your go-to passage or what brought you back to God
37:40 – Final encouragements + how to support the show
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