Practical Abiding | Trusting God, Holy Spirit Prayer, Proverbs 31 Woman, Quiet Time, Spiritual Growth

18 | Dreaming of Hearing God Clearly? The #1 Discernment Building Tool for Your Young Adult Years

Wishing you could hear God so that you can be the hands and feet of Jesus? Desiring to minister to the people around you?
Today, I share the number one thing that you can do to build discernment in your 20s. This episode is encouragement to dive into the Bible and study the Word of God on your own, and I give practical tips (as always) on how to get started.
If you want to get of your own head and start living a Spirit-led life, this episode is for you. Let's get practical.Referenced in today's episode:
Audrey Mack: Exercising Our Authority - Part 3 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gotell-podcast/id1530984412?i=1000720227584

17 | Why Your Quiet Time Feels Dry and How to Get More Out of Your Bible Study

When you read the Bible, does it feel dry? Do you feel like you are just going through the motions?
Today, I want to share my number one tip for breaking the cycle of "dryness" in that quiet time. It will help you go deeper in the world while building your relationship with God.
If you are ready to break the cycle of dry Bible study time and want deeper insights into Scripture and a richer prayer life, this episode is for you. Let's get practical!

16 | Want More from Your Quiet Time? Simple Bible Study Tools to Go Deeper in Your Relationship with God

The lens that you read the Bible in can make a huge difference in what you are getting out of your quiet time. If we view God incorrectly, and we enter our Bible study time with warped views of God, we can more easily misunderstand Scripture.
In this episode, I will share some simple habits that will transform the way that your Bible study time. You'll be able to get out of your own head, stop viewing the Lord from your own political or personal lenses, and start seeing God more accurately. This is vitally important for growing in hearing God's voice. 
If you want to grow in the knowledge of God and deeper understanding of His character, and if you want to grow in discernment of the voice of the Holy Spirit, you're in the right place. Let's step into life as the Proverbs 31 woman you long to be, abiding in the Word of God, and let's get practical.

15 | No Prayer Request is Too Big: How God Answered My Prayers for a House (Testimony)

I'm shouting it out today: God loves your prayer requests!! God LOVES your prayer requests. He loves your prayer list. I will say it again for the people in the back! God loves when we depend on Him and ask Him for help in time of need.
Today, I am sharing a story from my own life where I made a prayer list around finding a new house to rent, and God checked every single box I threw His way. He is the God of abundance!
If you are struggling with a housing need, or someone you know needs provision, please share this testimony with them. And let's be people who partner with the Holy Spirit in prayer, making bold and specific prayer lists. Let's get practical!

14 | Nervous about Praying in Tongues for the First Time? Demystifying Praying in the Spirit -- Jason Hwang

Wanting your prayer language but it hasn't happened yet? Are you curious about praying in tongues?
In this episode, I brought my husband Jason back on, and we share our backgrounds and experiences with praying in tongues for the first time. Both of our backgrounds are very different, as Jason grew up in the Korean church where praying in tongues was very normal. I grew up without any knowledge of it being a part of modern day life. We share how we each sought out this beautiful gift of the Holy Spirit, and what the moment was like when we first started praying in tongues.
Here's some things we discuss: the baptism of the Holy Spirit, praying for the gift of a prayer language, why praying in tongues matters, and the life-changing power of praying in tongues.
If you have been wanting to experience praying in tongues and desire your prayer language, we pray that this episode will set your mind at ease, answer some of your questions, and encourage you to seek the deeper things of God. Let's get practical.
If you want encouragement and/or prayer as you ask God for your prayer language, send me an email: chloeghwang@gmail.com 

13 | Overcoming Self-Hatred, Being Stuck in Sin, and Forgiving Self -- Jason Hwang

Stuck in negative self-talk and negative emotions about yourself? Girl, you aren't alone.
In this episode, my amazing husband Jason joins us to chat about overcoming self-hatred and to talk about inner healing. This is a very, very chill chat where we simply share about our experiences and some practical takeaways that helped us find healing.
Inner healing is a big part of spiritual growth and building discernment when those negative thoughts cloud the ways we view ourself, God, and/or our calling.
If you are ready to step into deeper relationship with the Lord and leave some baggage behind, this episode is for you. Let's get practical.

12 | Surrendering Timing, Finding Biblical Identity, and Following God Overseas -- Maddy Welch

Ever felt like you had a hard time surrendering to God’s timing? Is there something in the world that you feel isn’t right, and you really want to be part of the change but don’t know if it’s what God has for you? Girl, you are in for such a treat today. 
In this episode, Maddy Welch, a fellow 20-something, shares from her experience how God placed world missions and the Unreached on her heart. She talks about surrendering to God’s timing, getting anchored in Biblical identity, bringing her desires to Jesus, and discerning the voice of the Holy Spirit. 
This episode is jam-packed with wisdom and practical application tips. So whether you are praying about a move overseas, dating as a young adult, transferring careers, or getting a new roommate, this podcast is for you. There is practical wisdom for your prayer life and personal relationship with God wherever you find yourself today.
 
Resources from today’s episode:
Connect with Maddy: maddy.in.africa5@gmail.com
 
Sign up for Maddy’s Monthly-ish Newsletter: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVR7fzxEILJtGXjPhuQvSOPWkovoHDRRlbLPib5WUuFdb6lQ/viewform 
 
Financially give to Maddy Welch’s 3 month mission in East Africa: https://rochesterassembly.churchcenter.com/giving/to/maddy-w 

11 | No More Self-Doubt: 3 Powerful Discernment Tools (How to Hear God's Voice - Part 4)

Are you tired of spiraling in your head wondering if you are hearing God or not? Feeling over the confusion and lack of clarity? In this episode, you will learn three hands-on practices that you can implement into your quiet time and daily prayer life to help you gain greater discernment of the Holy Spirit's voice. These are practices that Chloe implemented into her own quiet time that made a marked difference in her ability to discern what was from the Holy Spirit and what was just herself. If you're tired of the confusion and self-doubt, and you want to get confident that you are hearing and discerning God... And if you want to live boldly in your young adult years as the Proverbs 31 woman you long to be, this episode is for you. Let's get practical.

10 | Remove Confusion and Confidently Discern God's Voice (How to Hear God's Voice - Part 3)

Have you ever wondered "Is this my fleshly desire or a desire God gave me?" or found yourself feeling anxious about a decision, not knowing if the unrest is God telling you something or your own fears screaming at you...?
In today's episode, we dive back into discerning God's voice in Part 3 of the "How to Hear God's Voice" mini-series. Chloe shares seven hands-on, practical things that you can do to grow in discernment of God's will and God's voice. She shares practical tips for partnering with the Holy Spirit in prayer and the heart posture to that will get you out of the spiral of thoughts in your head.
If you want to break away from confusion and feel clear and confident about what God has for you, then this episode is for you. Let's get practical.
 
 
Resources from today's episode:
Episode 1 | How to Pray: A Simple Guide for Daily Prayer https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1-how-to-pray-a-simple-guide-for-daily-prayer/id1816381080?i=1000709671102 
 
Episode 8 | How to Hear God's Voice - Part 1 (Different Ways God Speaks) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/8-how-to-hear-gods-voice-part-1-different-ways-god-speaks/id1816381080?i=1000717691658 
 
Episode 9 | How to Hear God's Voice - Part 2 (5 Discernment Questions) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/9-how-to-hear-gods-voice-part-2-5-discernment-questions/id1816381080?i=1000718295142 

9 | Is that God, Me, or the Enemy? (How to Hear God's Voice - Part 2: Discernment)

How do you know if it's God's voice, your own, or the enemy's? When you sit down to pray and ask God questions, how do you know it's Him that you are hearing?
Today's episode (Part 2 of the How to Hear God's Voice mini-series) will give you a solid starting place to answer these questions. In this episode, you will hear how your feelings can affect hearing God speak and you'll get insight into handling your emotions with wisdom.
You will also hear 5 straightforward questions to bring with you into your quiet time. These 5 discernment building questions are an initial "chopping block" to decipher is this the Holy Spirit or something else. Simple, Biblical, and straight to the point! In Part 3, we will delve even deeper into discerning the voice of the Holy Spirit. So stay tuned for more.
If you're looking to grow in Spirit-led prayer and discernment of God's voice, this is the episode for you! Let's get practical.
 
Resources from today's episode:
Episode 2 | 3 Simple Questions That Will Take You Deeper in Your Quiet Time (Bible Study Habits)  htps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2-3-simple-questions-that-will-take-you-deeper-in-your/id1816381080?i=1000712575259 
 
Episode 3 | How Often Should I Read God's Word? Where Do I start? (Bible Study Habits) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3-how-often-should-i-read-gods-word-where-do-i-start/id1816381080?i=1000713550416 
 
Episode 4 | 7 Tips to Stay Focused While Reading God's Word (Bible Study Habits) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/4-7-tips-to-stay-focused-while-reading-gods-word-bible/id1816381080?i=1000714875208 
 
Episode 8 | How to Hear God's Voice - Part 1 (Different Ways God Speaks) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/8-how-to-hear-gods-voice-part-1-different-ways-god-speaks/id1816381080?i=1000717691658