The Sean McDowell Show

This Changes Everything About God’s Will (ft. Greg Koukl)

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Nov 11, 2025
In this discussion, Greg Koukl, founder of the apologetics ministry Stand to Reason, dives into the intricacies of understanding God’s will. He challenges the notion that believers should wait for a mystical 'still small voice' before making decisions. Instead, Greg emphasizes the importance of scripture, reasoned moral living, and wise counsel. He critiques traditional views of discovering God’s will and suggests practical approaches to decision-making that honor God, advocating for reliance on biblical insights rather than subjective feelings.
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INSIGHT

Question The Hidden-Personal-Will Assumption

  • Many Christians assume God has a pre-decided personal will for every life choice we must discover.
  • Greg Koukl argues this presumption lacks biblical support and creates needless confusion.
INSIGHT

Two-Way Conversational Prayer Is Not The Norm

  • Scripture does not teach conversational two-way prayer as a normal Christian experience.
  • Exceptional prophetic revelations occur, but they are rare and context-specific in the Bible.
INSIGHT

Hear My Voice Means Responding To The Gospel

  • John 10's
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