Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Christian Affirmations, Hearing God, Prayer, Holy Spirit, Daily Devotional

Hearing Jesus

Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Christian Affirmations, Hearing God, Prayer, Holy Spirit, Daily Devotional Daily Bible study, Christian affirmations, prayer, and spiritual growth come together on the Hearing Jesus Podcast to help you hear God’s voice more clearly and grow deeper in your relationship with Him. This Christian podcast combines Scripture teaching, daily devotionals, encouragement, and practical biblical application to help you walk with God in everyday life. Hosted by Rachael Groll, each episode explores the Holy Bible through historical context, Spirit-led teaching, and relatable encouragement that helps listeners understand Scripture, strengthen their faith, and apply God’s truth to real life. Episodes include daily encouragement, Christian prayer, Bible teaching, hearing the Holy Spirit, emotional healing, identity in Christ, and learning how to recognize God’s direction in a noisy world. Whether you are looking for a daily devotional podcast, Christian encouragement, Bible study for women, or practical teaching on hearing God and following Jesus, the Hearing Jesus Podcast offers biblical wisdom, spiritual insight, and faith-filled encouragement to help you grow spiritually every day.

  1. 11 hr ago

    Psalms for the Soul: Psalm 115: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Hearing Jesus  

    Psalms for the Soul: Psalm 115: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Hearing Jesus   When we see repetition in the Scriptures, it should cause us to take notice. Repetition means God wants us to pay attention. Today the phrase, “He is our help and shield,” is repeated for us in a way that calls us to praise Him in all things. I pray this episode is a blessing to you. Today’s Key Verse: May the Lord cause you to flourish, both you and your children. May you be blessed by the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. Psalm 115: 14-15 ☆Go on a trip with Rachael: Bible Study Live The Wonder Project: Subscriber support makes more great content like I Gotta Ask with Annie F. Downs possible. The Wonder Project subscription on Prime Video is available in the U.S. for $8.99/month or $89.99/year after a 7-day free trial. Visit : https://tinyurl.com/HJIGottaAsk to learn more. ☆Get Ad-Free Episodes, Bonus Content, and more here: ⁠ patreon.com/HearingJesus⁠ ☆Pick up a copy of my latest book: Bible Study and Devotional  ☆If you would like to give to Hearing Jesus and financially support the podcast,  you can do so here ! ➤ Give Here ☆Facebook ➤https://www.facebook.com/SheHears.org/ ☆Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/rachael.d.groll/ ☆Website ➤ Hearing Jesus Bible study, Christian affirmations, prayer, devotionals, hear God’s voice, grow spiritually, Scripture, biblical context, walk with God, hearing God, understanding the Bible, spiritual growth, the Holy Spirit, Christian living, emotional healing, identity in Christ, prayer, discipleship, apply Scripture, daily devotional, Christian encouragement, Bible teaching, faith-based, Bible teaching, Spirit-led, spirit-filled. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    22 min
  2. 11 hr ago

    The Worst Room in Rome: Paul's Last Words from the Mamertine Prison

    The Worst Room in Rome: Paul's Last Words from the Mamertine Prison There is a prison in Rome that looks like nothing from the street, and yet it is one of the most impacting places you can stand in your whole life. It began as a cistern carved into the rock, with a hole in the ceiling for the only way in and out. Cold, dark, and sitting right above the ancient sewer, it was where Rome held its condemned before execution. According to the tradition of the church, it is where both Peter and Paul spent their final days. And it is the room where Paul wrote his last letter, the book we call 2 Timothy. This week's bonus episode in our Rome series takes you down into that room, so that words you have read a hundred times start to feel true, not just in your head but in your body. What was the Mamertine Prison? The Mamertine sits at the foot of the Capitoline Hill, right beside the Roman Forum. It was not a prison the way we think of one. Under Roman practice, prison was not the punishment. It was a holding place for enemies of the state who were waiting to die. The lower chamber, the Tullianum, started life as a cistern fed by a natural spring, and prisoners were lowered or thrown in through an opening in the ceiling. The Roman historian Sallust, writing a generation before Paul, described it as a place of neglect, darkness, and stench, hideous and fearsome to behold. When the water rose, prisoners could be left sitting in it up to their necks. What happened in that room besides death? This is the part that catches your breath. There is a spring in the floor of that pit, and the water still rises today. By the tradition handed down to us, Peter led people to Jesus even down there, and used that same spring water to baptize his guards and fellow prisoners. Church tradition names two of those guards as Processus and Martinianus. So in one small room you have a spring where people were being born again, and a few feet away a dark passage that drained to the sewer and carried the bodies of the dead out to the river. New birth on one side, the grave on the other. It is a picture of the gospel itself, death and resurrection in the same place. Why does it matter that Paul wrote 2 Timothy here? Peter baptized. Paul wrote. As far as we can tell, 2 Timothy is the very last thing Paul ever wrote, sent from the bottom of that cistern to Timothy, the young man he loved like a son. Knowing where he was sitting changes how the letter reads. When he says he is being poured out and has finished the race, he is not writing from a stage or a study. He is writing in the cold, in chains, with the drain of a death cell a few feet away. What does "the Lord stood with me" mean for us today? At his first defense, no one came. Paul names the friends who left him. He asks for his coat because he is cold, and for the parchments because he still wants the Word of God near him at the end. And then he writes that even though everyone deserted him, the Lord stood with him and strengthened him. That is the heart of this episode. The Lord did not only meet Paul after he got out. He met him in it, at the very bottom. Wherever you feel forgotten today, that dungeon still preaches the same thing over you. Featured quote "The lowest, darkest, most hopeless room in that entire city was designed for death. And the gospel is breaking out in it. People are being born again in a puddle of spring water on the floor of a death cell." Scripture referenced (NASB) 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 2 Timothy 4:9-13, 2 Timothy 4:16-17 Timestamps 00:08 Welcome, and a recap of Paul's first Roman imprisonment 01:04 Released and re-arrested: why the second time was different 02:11 Inside the Mamertine Prison 04:05 A cistern, a hole in the ceiling, and Sallust's description 06:26 The spring that still fills the floor 07:58 The tradition of Peter baptizing in the death cell 10:24 Life and death in the same room: the gospel in stone 11:43 What Paul was doing while he waited to die 13:35 Reading 2 Timothy 4:6-8 15:34 "Bring my cloak and the parchments" (2 Timothy 4:9-13) 17:08 "The Lord stood at my side" (2 Timothy 4:16-17) 18:31 Why standing in that room changes the way you read 21:40 An invitation to walk this with us in Rome Frequently asked questions Were Peter and Paul really held in the Mamertine Prison? The New Testament does not name the prison directly, but early church tradition and Roman practice both point here. Paul's request in 2 Timothy for his cloak before winter fits a cold, underground cell like this one, and the site has been honored as the place of both apostles since the early centuries of the church. Is 2 Timothy really Paul's last letter? It is widely understood to be his final letter, written during his second Roman imprisonment shortly before his death under Nero. The tone is a farewell, and Paul writes as a man who knows the end is near. Can you visit the Mamertine Prison today? Yes. It is open to visitors beneath the Church of San Giuseppe dei Falegnami near the Roman Forum, and we go down into it together on our Rome Bible study trip. Want to stand in this room yourself and read Paul's last words where he actually wrote them? Come with us to Rome. Learn more at BibleStudyLive.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    21 min
  3. 11 hr ago

    Friday: I Rest in God:  Daily Affirmations, Christian Affirmations, Biblical Affirmations, Affirmations

    Friday: I Rest in God:  Daily Affirmations, Christian Affirmations, Biblical Affirmations, Affirmations End your week anchored in peace and presence. This episode invites listeners to release their burdens and find rest in God’s care. With each affirmation and verse, you’re reminded that you’re not alone—God’s strength, love, and renewal are available right where you are. It’s time to stop striving and start resting in His goodness. AD-FREE Daily Affirmations can be found on my Patreon at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/HearingJesus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Affirmations for rest, renewal, and surrender: The week is ending, and as we step into the weekend, let’s take a moment to breathe. Release our burdens and rest in God’s presence. We’re not meant to carry everything ourselves. God calls us to lay our worries at His feet and find renewal in Him.   Repeat after me, then listen to the Bible verse.   I release my worries and trust God to handle what I cannot. 1 Peter 5:7   God’s peace fills my heart and I rest in His presence. Matthew 11:28   I am not defined by my mistakes. God’s grace is greater than my failures. Lamentations 3:22–23   I let go of the need to control everything and surrender to God’s perfect plan. Proverbs 3:5–6   I am deeply loved by God and nothing can separate me from His love. Romans 8:38–39   God refreshes my soul and renews my strength. Isaiah 40:31   I will be fully present today, trusting that God holds tomorrow. Matthew 6:34   My body, mind, and spirit find rest in God alone. Psalm 62:1   I let go of striving and choose to rest in God’s love. Zephaniah 3:17   I step into the weekend with joy, knowing that God is in control. Psalm 118:24   God’s presence is my safe place. Psalm 91:1   I am fully known and fully loved by God. Psalm 139:1–2   I will not let stress steal my peace today. Philippians 4:6–7   God is my refuge and I am safe in His hands. Psalm 46:1   I do not need to have all the answers. I trust God. Romans 11:33   God is fighting my battles and I can rest in His victory. Exodus 14:14   I will not fear because God is with me. Isaiah 41:13   I am held together by God’s love even when life feels overwhelming. Colossians 1:17   God’s goodness and mercy follow me every day. Psalm 23:6   I will not carry burdens that God has already taken from me. Matthew 11:29–30   I am at peace because God is in control. Isaiah 26:3   I trust in God’s timing even when I don’t understand. Ecclesiastes 3:11   I will lay down my burdens and take on God’s. Psalm 4:8   I am never alone for God is always with me. Deuteronomy 31:6   No matter what happens today, God is still good. Nahum 1:7   Closing Prayer: Father, as this week comes to an end, I lay my burdens at Your feet. Help me to release my worries, rest in Your peace, and trust You with everything I cannot control. Refresh my heart and renew my spirit so I can step into the weekend with joy. In Jesus’ name, amen.   I hope these affirmations spoke to your heart today. If you want to go deeper, just keep listening. Your full Bible study episode is coming up next.   #ChristianPodcast #DailyAffirmations #FaithOverFear #BiblicalTruth #MorningDevotions #RenewYourMind #HearingJesusPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    11 min
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  5. 1 day ago

    Psalms for the Soul: Psalm 114: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Hearing Jesus 

    Psalms for the Soul: Psalm 114: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Hearing Jesus   Today we gather hope from looking at some of the ways God intervened on behalf of His people throughout Israel’s history. We can also have hope because of the way Jesus intervenes for us today. As we are reminded of the God who brings water from the rock, it’s my prayer that you are encouraged. Today’s Key Verse: Tremble, earth, at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the God of Jacob, who turned the rock into a pool, the hard rock into springs of water. Psalm 114:7-8 ☆Go on a trip with Rachael: Bible Study Live The Wonder Project: Subscriber support makes more great content like I Gotta Ask with Annie F. Downs possible. The Wonder Project subscription on Prime Video is available in the U.S. for $8.99/month or $89.99/year after a 7-day free trial. Visit : https://tinyurl.com/HJIGottaAsk to learn more. ☆Get Ad-Free Episodes, Bonus Content, and more here: ⁠ patreon.com/HearingJesus ☆Pick up a copy of my latest book: Bible Study and Devotional  ☆If you would like to give to Hearing Jesus and financially support the podcast,  you can do so here ! ➤ Give Here ☆Facebook ➤https://www.facebook.com/SheHears.org/ ☆Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/rachael.d.groll/ ☆Website ➤ Hearing Jesus Bible study, Christian affirmations, prayer, devotionals, hear God’s voice, grow spiritually, Scripture, biblical context, walk with God, hearing God, understanding the Bible, spiritual growth, the Holy Spirit, Christian living, emotional healing, identity in Christ, prayer, discipleship, apply Scripture, daily devotional, Christian encouragement, Bible teaching, faith-based, Bible teaching, Spirit-led, spirit-filled. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    14 min
  6. 1 day ago

    Thursday: I Walk In Step With God: Daily Affirmations, Christian Affirmations, Biblical Affirmations, Affirmations

    Thursday: I Walk In Step With God: Daily Affirmations, Christian Affirmations, Biblical Affirmations, Affirmations You were created on purpose—for a purpose. In this episode of Daily Affirmations, we focus on walking with intention, clarity, and wisdom, grounded in God’s truth. Whether you’re questioning your calling or navigating a new season, these affirmations help you trust God’s plan, listen for His guidance, and move forward with boldness. AD-FREE Daily Affirmations can be found on my Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/c/HearingJesus   God created you for a reason. Your life is not an accident, and your steps are not random. He has a plan for you—a purpose that brings glory to Him and fulfillment to your heart.   As you listen to these affirmations, let them remind you that God is leading, guiding, and equipping you for everything He has called you to do. I’ll say the affirmation, pause so you can repeat it after me, and then share the Scripture reference it’s based on.   Affirmations and Scriptures:   God has a purpose for my life and I walk in His plan. Jeremiah 29:11   I trust in the Lord to guide my steps. Proverbs 3:5–6   I seek wisdom, and God gives it freely. James 1:5   God is directing my steps and I do not walk alone. Psalm 37:23   I am a light in this world, shining for Christ. Matthew 5:14   God has prepared good works for me to do today. Ephesians 2:10   I am equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:17   I walk in the power of the Holy Spirit. Acts 1:8   I will walk in faith, not in fear. 2 Timothy 1:7   God’s Word lights my path. Psalm 119:105   I choose obedience, knowing God’s ways are best. Deuteronomy 5:33   I live with purpose and do not waste my time. Ephesians 5:15–16   I am called to make an impact for God’s Kingdom. Matthew 28:19–20   I have the mind of Christ and seek His wisdom daily. 1 Corinthians 2:16   I am a vessel for God’s work. 2 Corinthians 4:7   I will not grow weary in doing good. Galatians 6:9   God’s purpose for me cannot be stopped. Job 42:2   I do everything for the glory of God. Colossians 3:23   God is using my life to accomplish His plan. Romans 8:28   I am bold in sharing the gospel. Romans 1:16   I walk in step with the Spirit. Galatians 5:25   I remain steadfast in my calling. 1 Corinthians 15:58   God will finish the work He started in me. Philippians 1:6   I live with an eternal perspective. Colossians 3:2   I press forward in my faith, knowing my reward is in Heaven. Philippians 3:13–14   Closing Prayer: Father, thank You for calling me to a life of purpose. Help me to walk in wisdom today, seeking You in all I do. Give me clarity where I need direction, courage where I need boldness, and a heart that is always ready to serve You. Let my life bring You glory.   In Jesus’ name, amen.   I hope these affirmations spoke to your heart today. If you want to go deeper, just keep listening—your full Bible study episode is coming up next. Listen daily and start your morning with God’s truth so you can walk in faith, clarity, and confidence.     #ChristianPodcast #DailyAffirmations #FaithOverFear #BiblicalTruth #MorningDevotions #RenewYourMind #HearingJesusPodcast   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    10 min
  7. 2 days ago

    Psalms for the Soul: Psalm 113: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Hearing Jesus  

    Psalms for the Soul: Psalm 113: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Hearing Jesus   Throughout the scriptures, we see God’s heart as He leans down to care for us as His creation. Dealing with some of the most vulnerable people, His care for people is woven throughout both the Old and New Testaments. The God of hope stays involved with His creation. Today’s Key Verse: From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, the name of the Lord is to be praised. Psalm 113:3 ☆Go on a trip with Rachael: Bible Study Live The Wonder Project: Subscriber support makes more great content like I Gotta Ask with Annie F. Downs possible. The Wonder Project subscription on Prime Video is available in the U.S. for $8.99/month or $89.99/year after a 7-day free trial. Visit : https://tinyurl.com/HJIGottaAsk to learn more. ☆Get Ad-Free Episodes, Bonus Content, and more here: ⁠ patreon.com/HearingJesus⁠ ☆Pick up a copy of my latest book: Bible Study and Devotional  ☆If you would like to give to Hearing Jesus and financially support the podcast,  you can do so here ! ➤ Give Here ☆Facebook ➤https://www.facebook.com/SheHears.org/ ☆Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/rachael.d.groll/ ☆Website ➤ Hearing Jesus Bible study, Christian affirmations, prayer, devotionals, hear God’s voice, grow spiritually,Scripture, biblical context, walk with God,hearing God, understanding the Bible, spiritual growth, the Holy Spirit, Christian living, emotional healing, identity in Christ, prayer, discipleship, apply Scripture, daily devotional, Christian encouragement, Bible teaching, faith-based, Bible teaching, Spirit-led, spirit-filled. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    18 min
  8. 2 days ago

    Wednesday: God 's Peace In My Heart: Daily Affirmations, Christian Affirmations, Biblical Affirmations, Affirmations

    Wednesday: God 's Peace In My Heart: Daily Affirmations, Christian Affirmations, Biblical Affirmations, Affirmations In today’s Wednesday Affirmations episode, Rachael leads listeners through declarations of peace, trust, and confidence grounded in Scripture. As the world feels overwhelming, these affirmations anchor the listener in God’s promises. From surrendering anxiety to trusting God’s timing, each statement is followed by a full Bible verse designed to renew faith and calm the heart. This episode is a gentle reminder that God’s peace isn’t just a feeling—it’s a promise.   AD-FREE Daily Affirmations can be found on my Patreon at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/HearingJesus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠     Today’s daily affirmations are for peace and trust in God’s plan. I will say the statement, then pause so you can repeat it after me. Then I’ll share the Scripture reference where it comes from. Breathe in God’s peace… and exhale your worries. This day is a gift, and no matter what’s ahead, you can trust that God is in control. His love is steady. His plans for you are good. His presence goes before you. Let these affirmations remind you to trust Him today. Affirmations and Scriptures:   I am ruled by God’s peace today. Isaiah 26:3   I cast all my worries onto Jesus—He carries them for me. 1 Peter 5:7   I will not be anxious. I will pray and trust God. Philippians 4:6–7   God’s plans for me are good, and I trust Him. Jeremiah 29:11   I do not need to worry about tomorrow. Matthew 6:34   I will rest in God’s presence today. Exodus 33:14   God is my refuge and strength. Psalm 46:1   I will not let my heart be troubled. I trust in God. John 14:27   The Lord directs my steps. Proverbs 3:5–6   Even when I don’t understand, I trust in God’s wisdom. Romans 11:33   I do not have to be afraid because God is with me. Deuteronomy 31:8   God is fighting for me. Exodus 14:14   I am not alone. God walks with me. Isaiah 41:13   God is my rock and salvation. I will not be shaken. Psalm 62:6   I find rest in God alone. Psalm 62:1   God’s love never fails me. Lamentations 3:22–23   I have peace because I am in Christ. John 16:33   I wait on the Lord and He renews my strength. Isaiah 40:31   I will trust in God, even when I don’t see the whole picture. 2 Corinthians 5:7   God is working all things for my good. Romans 8:28   God’s peace rules in my heart today. Colossians 3:15   I give my burdens to the Lord and He sustains me. Psalm 55:22   I will be still and know that He is God. Psalm 46:10   I trust God’s timing and His ways. Ecclesiastes 3:11   I will rejoice in the Lord always. Philippians 4:4   Closing Prayer: Father, I surrender my worries to You. I choose to rest in Your peace today, trusting that You are in control. Fill my heart with faith instead of fear, and let Your peace guard my mind. In Jesus’ name, amen. I hope these affirmations spoke to your heart today. If you want to go deeper, just keep listening—your full Bible study episode is coming up next.   Listen daily and start your morning with God’s truth so you can walk in faith, clarity, and confidence.   #ChristianPodcast #DailyAffirmations #FaithOverFear #BiblicalTruth #MorningDevotions #RenewYourMind #HearingJesusPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    10 min

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Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Christian Affirmations, Hearing God, Prayer, Holy Spirit, Daily Devotional Daily Bible study, Christian affirmations, prayer, and spiritual growth come together on the Hearing Jesus Podcast to help you hear God’s voice more clearly and grow deeper in your relationship with Him. This Christian podcast combines Scripture teaching, daily devotionals, encouragement, and practical biblical application to help you walk with God in everyday life. Hosted by Rachael Groll, each episode explores the Holy Bible through historical context, Spirit-led teaching, and relatable encouragement that helps listeners understand Scripture, strengthen their faith, and apply God’s truth to real life. Episodes include daily encouragement, Christian prayer, Bible teaching, hearing the Holy Spirit, emotional healing, identity in Christ, and learning how to recognize God’s direction in a noisy world. Whether you are looking for a daily devotional podcast, Christian encouragement, Bible study for women, or practical teaching on hearing God and following Jesus, the Hearing Jesus Podcast offers biblical wisdom, spiritual insight, and faith-filled encouragement to help you grow spiritually every day.

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