Can you really hear God's voice?

In Part 2 of this conversation, Anthony Serino and Pastor Sam Edwards explore what Scripture teaches about hearing God, discerning His voice, and growing in intimacy with Him.
They discuss why God often speaks through a gentle whisper instead of dramatic moments, how to distinguish His voice from your own thoughts, and the biblical guardrails that keep Christians grounded in truth. You'll also learn practical ways to remove distractions, cultivate the right posture, and recognize the different ways God communicates through the Holy Spirit.
If you've ever wondered why God feels silent or questioned whether you're hearing Him correctly, this episode offers practical, biblical guidance rooted in Scripture.

In this episode:
* How to discern God's voice
* Why intimacy matters more than techniques
* Elijah and the gentle whisper
* Moses and God's presence
* Hearing, seeing, feeling, and knowing
* Conviction vs. condemnation
* Why obedience increases clarity
* What to do when God seems silent
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Whose Voice Is It?
01:04 Why Hearing God Feels Difficult
04:33 God Always Initiates
08:57 Tuning Into God's Voice
12:51 Elijah and the Gentle Whisper
15:56 Humility, Hunger & Posture
26:24 Pursuing God's Presence
36:55 Different Ways God Speaks
43:52 Relationship Over Religion
50:26 Pastor Sam's Process
53:42 Practical Steps to Hear God
01:00:26 Symbols & Discernment
01:03:45 Conviction vs. Condemnation
01:07:51 Peace as a Guide
01:13:09 When God Feels Silent
01:16:23 Prayer for Healing

Can you really hear God's voice?

In Part 1 of this conversation, Anthony Serino and Pastor Sam Edwards explore what the Bible teaches about hearing God, growing in discernment, and walking in step with the Holy Spirit.
They discuss why hearing God is rooted in relationship—not performance—and share three biblical tests for discerning whether a thought truly comes from God.

In this episode:
• Does God still speak today?• The meaning of John 10:27 ("My sheep hear My voice")• Pentecost and the reversal of Babel• Three biblical filters for discernment• Why Scripture is the final authority• The importance of wise counsel and Christian community• Why obedience increases spiritual clarity• Learning to trust God one step at a time

Whether you're new to following Jesus or have walked with Him for years, this conversation offers practical biblical wisdom for recognizing God's voice with confidence.

Timestamps:
00:00 Hearing God Together
02:13 Why God Speaks
09:31 Pentecost & Babel
20:09 Three Tests for Discernment
28:18 Scripture Is the Authority
30:40 Wise Counsel Matters
49:58 Tuning Into God's Voice
56:32 Why God Gives the Next Step
01:01:08 Obedience Unlocks Hearing
01:08:17 Experiencing God's Presence
01:10:05 Closing Prayer

In this episode of The Fifth Gospel, Anthony Serino and Pastor Sam Edwards unpack one of Satan's primary strategies: distortion.

From Genesis 3 to modern culture, they explore how the enemy imitates God's design, twists truth, and creates confusion around identity, purpose, marriage, and morality. Through the lens of Scripture, they discuss why God's nature brings clarity while Satan's influence produces deception, compromise, and disorder.

Topics include:

• Satan's strategy of distortion and deception
• "Did God really say?" and the lie from Genesis 3
• Identity in Christ versus cultural identity
• Truth and compassion in difficult conversations
• Spiritual warfare and discernment
• Shame, condemnation, and new creation identity
• Marriage as a picture of Christ and the Church
• Distraction, compromise, and purpose
• The role of Scripture and the Holy Spirit in discovering truth
• Why clarity always comes from God

If you've ever struggled with confusion, compromise, identity questions, or discerning truth in today's culture, this conversation offers practical biblical wisdom for standing firm in God's Word.