Greg responds to a request for advice on how to move from a “listening for the voice of God” view to connecting with God in a way that’s biblically sound, discussing stages of Christian maturity and explaining how God matures Christians through suffering.   Topics:

1. What advice would you give to someone who’s transitioning from a “listening for the voice of God” view to connecting with God in a way that is biblically sound? (01:00)

Mentioned on the Show: 

• The Ambassador’s Guide to the Voice of God (booklet) by Greg Koukl
• Does God Whisper? Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 (online articles) by Greg Koukl
• Newton on the Christian Life by Tony Reinke
• A Grief Observed by C.S. Lewis
• Newton on How You Can Be Deceived While Reading the Bible by Amy Hall
• Meaningful Suffering by Amy Hall (includes the hymn by John Newton on God’s use of suffering to mature Christians)

Related Links:

• Why You Shouldn’t Lose Heart When Prayer Is Difficult by Amy Hall (quoting John Newton)
• God’s Amazing Grace Could Only Have Been Revealed in a Fallen World by Amy Hall (on John Newton’s life)