Hearing the Voice of God
Rick Warren
Recognizing God’s Voice — pt 1 (Guide, Guidance, Discernment, Discerning, Wisdom, Prayer, Listening, Listen)
Rick WarrenEpisode · 26 min · October 9, 2025
About this episode
We often wonder if an idea is instruction from God, deception from Satan, or just something we want to do. In this teaching, Pastor Rick teaches you how to discern God’s voice.
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