When God Is Silent: Trusting His Presence

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When God Is Silent: Trusting His Presence

November 27, 2024

Have you ever experienced a season when God felt distant, while your heart was aching to hear from him? Friends, you are not alone. Today, Stasi Eldredge is joined by Karen Christakis and Amber Sales – from the Wild at Heart Women’s Team – for an honest and encouraging conversation about what his silence might mean, why it happens, and how it might actually be a sign of His good and deeper work in you. Join us as we share from the scriptures and our own experiences of what we’ve learned living through silent seasons about our own hearts and the heart of our faithful God.

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VERSES:

Psalm 27:14 (NIV) — Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.

Job 30:20 (NIV) — I cry out to you, God, but you do not answer; I stand up, but you merely look at me.

Psalm 28:1 (NIV) — To you, Lord, I call; you are my Rock, do not turn a deaf ear to me. For if you remain silent, I will be like those who go down to the pit.

Psalm 83:1 (NIV) — O God, do not remain silent; do not turn a deaf ear, do not stand aloof, O God.

Psalm 22:1–2 (NIV) — My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, so far from my cries of anguish? My God, I cry out by day, but you do not answer, by night, but I find no rest.

Psalm 42:1–2 (NIV) — As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God?

Exodus 20:3 (NIV) — You shall have no other gods before me.

Genesis 1:1–2 (NIV) — In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.

Psalm 19:1 (NIV) — The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.

Romans 1:20 (NIV) — For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.

Ephesians 1:18 (NIV) — I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people,

Isaiah 49:15 (NIV) — Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you!

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Big Idea Inspiration from Mark Comer Teachings: The Dark Night of the Soul – Naming Your Stage of Apprenticeship E6 https://wahe.art/4eE4WE1

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Quote: from A Grief Observed by C.S. Lewis – “God has not been trying an experiment on my faith or love in order to find out their quality. He knew it already. It was I who didn't.”

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From Duty to Desire: Walking in Love with God

December 11, 2024

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The Power of Testimony: Healing Through His Love with Cyndi Fudickar

November 13, 2024

Revelation 12:11 says that “they triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony.” In today’s episode, Stasi is joined by her dear friend Cyndi Fudickar, who bravely shares her story of brokenness, healing, and God’s unshakable faithfulness—a conversation that will deeply resonate with each of us. Stasi and Cyndi explore the power of testimony—how our valleys and mountaintops can reveal God’s heart and ignite hope in others. Friends, we hope this conversation encourages you with the truth that you are seen, cherished, and chosen by the One who meets you right where we are, with love that never fails. Listen in, be blessed, and feel His presence afresh today. ….. SHOW NOTES: ….. REGISTER — Ablaze: Setting Hearts on Fire for Jesus http://wildatheart.org/ablaze Ablaze is an exclusive six-week online journey, beginning Tuesday, January 14, 2025 For more information or to register, visit http://wildatheart.org/ablaze ….. VERSES: Revelation 12:11 (NLT) — They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death. John 15:14–17 (NLT) — You are my friends if you do what I command. I no longer call you slaves, because a master doesn’t confide in his slaves. Now you are my friends, since I have told you everything the Father told me. You didn’t choose me. I chose you. I appointed you to go and produce lasting fruit, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask for, using my name. This is my command: Love each other. Ephesians 1:5-6 (NLT) — God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. This is what he wanted to do, and it gave him great pleasure. So we praise God for the glorious grace he has poured out on us who belong to his dear Son. 2 Thessalonians 1:2 (NLT) — May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace. John 15:15 (NIV) — I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you. ….. RESOURCES: Song: The God Who Sees by Kathie Lee Gifford and Nicole C. Mullen https://spoti.fi/3yrnmoy Wild at Heart App: https://wildatheart.org/app Wild at Heart Prayers: https://wildatheart.org/pray Pause App: https://www.pauseapp.com/ Lectio 365: https://wahe.art/3ckq7xg Find a Captivating Retreat near you: https://wahe.art/48lnpnf John Ortberg quote – "Everyone has a story. your story is important. Your story matters to god, and no one gets the story they want.” ….. Don’t Miss Out on the Next Episode – Subscribe for Free Subscribe using your favorite podcast app: Spotify Podcasts – https://spoti.fi/42ssoip Apple Podcasts – https://apple.co/42e0oz1 Google Podcasts – http://wahe.art/3m81kxl Amazon Music & Audible – https://amzn.to/3m9u6hj

A Heart Restored: Finding God’s Presence in Our Hardest Moments with Laurie Lokey

October 30, 2024

In today’s episode, Stasi has a heartfelt conversation with a dear friend, anointed counselor Laurie Lokey. Laurie shares her journey of grief and healing, uncovering what it means to forgive and love Jesus amidst deep heartbreak and to step fully into her identity as His Beloved. Friends, Laurie’s story shows us that as difficult as it is to face our pain, trusting the transformative power of God’s love can carry us through even the deepest grief. This episode is a tender reminder that we are not alone, and God desires to fully restore our hearts. ….. SHOW NOTES: ….. LAURIE LOKEY Website: https://billandlaurielokey.com/ GUEST BIO Laurie Lokey found her way into counseling after completing and leading a Power To Choose recovery group in Columbia, TN and loved partnering with people on their journey to find hope and change. She completed her master’s degree at Trevecca University and is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She worked with the YMCA of Middle Tennessee to create and run their 12 step recovery groups. Laurie created an individual intensive therapy model for the healing of trauma, which she continues to evolve and use with clients very effectively. Laurie’s love for helping people heal from the impact of trauma led her to work with a specialist and traumatologist, Dr. Lee Norton. From their work, Laurie learned and developed her own modality called “Trauma Stage Processing” which she and her late husband, Bill, taught to clinicians through the U.S. and Uganda, Africa. Laurie is full of life and passionate about what’s important in her life, which becomes obvious soon after you meet her. She loves people well and loves seeing the light come back on in the eyes of those who have lost it. In her free time, Laurie loves being a mom and a grandmom and enjoys spending time with good friends! ….. RESOURCES: Find a Captivating Retreat near you https://local.wildatheart.org/ Psalm 23 | Captivated Podcast June 11, 2024 https://wahe.art/4hgx42k The Four Streams Audio Series https://wahe.art/4ekw54k The Utter Relief of Holiness Audio Series https://wahe.art/4h8hcpo Pause App https://www.pauseapp.com/ ….. Don’t Miss Out on the Next Episode – Subscribe for Free Subscribe using your favorite podcast app: Spotify Podcasts – https://spoti.fi/42ssoip Apple Podcasts – https://apple.co/42e0oz1 Google Podcasts – http://wahe.art/3m81kxl Amazon Music & Audible – https://amzn.to/3m9u6hj