The Receive Experience

Tyson Bradley
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Our mission is to help you sense God clearly, break free from fear and shame, and uncover your Inherent Identity. You have a unique identity given by God, and we provide tools and a supportive community to help you live into that identity with confidence and joy. This podcast is hear to teach you how to be a person who hears God easily and to be courageous in following what God is inviting you into. If you want to connect with others who desire to put God first in their lives, then listen to episode 160.

  1. 1d ago

    267. God Was Speaking the Whole Time (We Just Didn’t Notice) | Rebecca & Jay Madden

    Two days before their daughter was born, doctors were planning three heart surgeries... then a new ultrasound showed her heart was perfectly normal. In this conversation I have with Jay and Rebecca, we get into that miracle and the quieter, ordinary ways God was speaking to them all along.Jay and Rebecca are the authors of 'Breathless Haste,' a book of the stories of how they've heard from God in their marriage, their family and their ministry. Jay is the executive pastor at their church in Atlanta, where Rebecca led women's ministry and connections for 14 years, and Rebecca now leads Life Story Retreats that help people notice where God has been at work in their own story.Here's what we explore:▪️The verse in Habakkuk a spiritual director read to Rebecca, and why "breathless haste" became the name of their book▪️What a monthly day of silence did for Rebecca, even when she didn't hear anything in the quiet▪️Why Jay says God's timing is perfect, but it's rarely early▪️How God spoke to Rebecca after losing their son, Brock: "There is a heaven"▪️The diagnosis, the delivery room and the doctor who walked in to say their daughter's heart was perfectly normal▪️Living with the why when one child is lost and another is healed▪️A snowy tree, a baby's bonnet in a cornerstone and other everyday moments where they sensed God speakingChapters00:00 Intro01:27 The Verse Behind "Breathless Haste"10:11 What Silence and Solitude Can Do Even When You Hear Nothing13:09 Why God's Timing Is Perfect but Rarely Early17:56 Losing Brock and the Words "There Is a Heaven"19:32 The Diagnosis, the Delivery Room and a Perfectly Normal Heart25:43 Living With the Why When One Child Is Lost and One Is Healed28:21 Helping People Notice Where God Has Already Been at Work33:39 What Connecting With God Looks Like Day to Day40:33 A Snowy Tree, a Baby's Bonnet and Hearing God in the OrdinaryIf you've been wondering whether God has been speaking to you, I invite you to just look back over your own week and notice where He might have been all along. And if you want to go deeper, join us in the Hearing God Challenge... the link is below.🔗 Sign up for the next Hearing God Challenge - https://hearinggodchallenge.com/🔗 OneLife Maps, the maps Rebecca uses in her Life Story Retreats for recognizing and responding to God in your story - https://www.onelifemaps.com🔗 Breathless Haste, Jay and Rebecca's ongoing stories and devotionals - https://www.BreathlessHaste.com🔗 Finding God Today, a free downloadable guide with daily questions for finding God and a weekly guide for finding God through scripture - https://www.FindingGodToday.com

  2. Oct 27

    266. The Truth About Spiritual Maturity | Chris Cook

    Near the end of this conversation, Chris Cook said something I keep coming back to... a lot of what we’ve called spiritual maturity is really emotional avoidance with a Bible verse duct-taped to it. We get into the truth about spiritual maturity, emotional healing, and his 40 months in the wilderness.Christopher Cook is a pastor, leadership coach, host of the Win Today podcast, and the author of ‘Healing What You Can’t Erase.’ His life’s work is helping people heal from fear, guilt, shame and burnout so they can walk in real transformation and spiritual maturity.Expect to learn what spiritual maturity actually is (and what it isn’t), how so many of us were discipled into managing appearances instead of letting God heal the root, why true worship is surrender and not a slow song, what it means to live as a “functional atheist” (a phrase from the 17th-century archbishop Fénelon), why spiritual growth is slower than we expect and why we’re not healed just to feel better, a simple way to set the Lord before you before you pick up your phone in the morning, what God said to Chris in his wilderness season about healing what couldn’t be erased, why we can’t speed up God’s work in us but we can slow it down, why suffering doesn’t automatically make us mature, and how the church can stop calling repression maturity and start making room for people to meet the Lord in their grief, and more...Chapters00:00 What We’ve Been Calling Spiritual Maturity02:03 What Is Spiritual Maturity, Really?04:08 True Worship Is Surrender, Not a Slow Song06:18 Are We Living as Functional Atheists?08:20 Why Spiritual Growth Is Slower and Bigger Than We Think15:41 A Simple Morning Practice for Setting the Lord Before You18:39 What a 40-Month Wilderness Season Taught Chris20:47 “I Had to Heal What Couldn’t Be Erased”24:27 Why Suffering Doesn’t Automatically Make Us Mature27:07 How the Church Unintentionally Discipled Us Into Emotional DishonestyIf something in this conversation stirred something in you, I’d love for you to sit with it for a bit. And if you want to go deeper in hearing God for yourself, join us for the next Hearing God Challenge... the link is below.🔗 Sign up for the next Hearing God Challenge - https://hearinggodchallenge.com/#SpiritualMaturity #EmotionalHealing #ChristianPodcast

  3. Oct 20

    265. Stage 4 Cancer Taught Me How to Hear God | Nathan Bailey

    What happens when a stage 4 cancer diagnosis brings you closer to God than you've ever been before?When Nathan Bailey was diagnosed with stage 4 melanoma that had spread to his brain and lungs, his entire life changed. But during those difficult months of treatment, Nathan experienced God's love and presence in extraordinary ways. He describes moments when the veil between heaven and earth felt so thin he could almost reach through it.Nathan and I talk about what cancer taught him about hearing God's voice, why he now calls every day the best day of his life, and what it means to walk in step with Jesus rather than striving to produce results. We also explore why so many Christians struggle to hear God, how fear and expectations can get in the way, and why sometimes God doesn't want us to do anything—He simply wants us to receive His love.Want to practice hearing God for yourself? Join the Hearing God Challenge: https://hearinggodchallenge.com/Connect with Nathan and Business Church: https://mybusinesschurch.com/CHAPTERS00:00 From Religious Duty to Hearing God's Voice06:14 Stage 4 Cancer and Experiencing God's Presence11:04 Why Every Day Is the Best Day of His Life15:39 Walking With Jesus Instead of Chasing Results23:39 A Simple Method for Hearing God's Voice31:41 Why Christians Struggle to Hear God37:19 How Fear, Safety, and God's Love Affect Our Ability to Hear Him #HearingGod #ChristianTestimony #ChristianPodcast

  4. Oct 13

    264. She Followed God’s Call. So Why Was She Falling Apart? | Meg Nilsen

    What do you do when you believe God led you somewhere, but following that call leaves you overwhelmed?After adopting two children, Megan B. Nilsen found herself on a counselor’s couch, exhausted and questioning everything. Then her counselor said something she never expected: “Motherhood is not your highest and greatest calling.” That moment changed how Megan understood her identity—and what it meant to live by the Holy Spirit rather than her own strength.Megan and I talk about hearing God in everyday life, journaling through difficult questions, and the fear and control that can make it hard to trust what we hear.Want to practice hearing God for yourself? Join the free Hearing God Challenge: https://hearinggodchallenge.com/Connect with Megan: https://meganbnilsen.com/CHAPTERS00:00 The words that changed Megan’s perspective03:49 Hearing God’s call to adopt09:01 “Motherhood is not your highest calling”12:29 Learning to listen to God throughout the day17:56 Megan’s journaling practice for hearing God29:12 Fear, control, and barriers to trust48:51 Finding identity beyond motherhood#HearingGod #IdentityInChrist #ChristianPodcast

  5. Sep 29

    263. Your Nervous System May Be Blocking You From Hearing God | Stefanie Hinman

    What if the reason you struggle to hear God isn’t because He’s not speaking—but because part of you doesn’t feel safe enough to listen? In this conversation, Christian counselor Stefanie Hinman explains how our nervous system, attachment wounds, trauma, shame, and past relationships can affect the way we experience God. Sometimes we can believe in our heads that Jesus is loving and safe while our bodies respond as though connection is dangerous. Stefanie describes how learning to quiet, regulate, and experience safety can create space for a deeper connection with Jesus. We also talk about why people often withdraw when they’re hurting, how to support someone without trying to fix them, and why simply being seen and known can be deeply healing. In this episode, you'll learn about: Why fight, flight, or freeze can make connection with God difficultThe difference between knowing God is safe and actually feeling safe with HimHow childhood and attachment wounds can shape your picture of JesusWhy regulation can sometimes come before deeper emotional or spiritual processingWhat to do when you pray or listen and feel like you “got nothing”How to respond to someone’s pain without minimizing or fixing itHow to notice the things that cause you to withdraw from God—and reconnectStefanie describes flourishing as becoming aware of what draws us toward connection and what causes us to withdraw, especially patterns rooted in fear, shame, lack, or striving. Learn more about Stefanie and her resources:https://bounceproject.org Want to learn how to hear God more clearly?Join the free Hearing God Challenge:https://hearinggodchallenge.com Chapters 00:00 Why hearing God can feel difficult03:10 Learning to experience Jesus as safe08:24 Trauma, attachment, and the need for safety16:45 How your nervous system affects hearing God22:59 Stop trying to fix people who are hurting34:09 What to do when you hear “nothing” from God40:48 Striving, withdrawal, and learning to flourish

  6. Sep 22

    262. The Mistake Christians Make When Trying to Follow God | Rachael Groll

    What if one of the biggest mistakes we make in following God is asking Him to bless the direction we’ve already chosen?In this conversation, I sit down with Rachael Groll, author, pastor, speaker, and host of the Hearing Jesus Podcast, to talk about what it actually looks like to let God lead.Rachael shares why following God sometimes means stepping into the water before you know how He’s going to make a way, why God may use a completely different strategy than He has in the past, and why surrendering our expectations is so important if we want to hear Him clearly.We also talk about the role Scripture plays in discerning God’s voice, how our view of God affects the way we read the Bible, and one of Rachael’s favorite approaches to prayer: “I never say amen.” Instead of treating prayer like something that starts and stops, she tries to live in an ongoing conversation with God and gives Him permission to interrupt her plans.If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I actually following God—or am I just asking Him to follow me?” this conversation is for you.Rachael’s work is focused on helping people understand Scripture and hear God more clearly through biblical teaching, Bible studies, and the Hearing Jesus Podcast.👉 Learn more about Rachael: rachaelgroll.com👉 Listen to the Hearing Jesus Podcast through Rachael’s website👉 Join the FREE Hearing God Challenge: hearinggodchallenge.comCHAPTERS00:00 Are You Asking God to Bless Your Plans?04:14 When God Changes the Strategy14:34 The Biggest Mistake in Trying to Hear God18:13 Reading the Bible vs. Actually Studying It25:53 How to Trust God When You Don’t Understand31:10 “I Never Say Amen” — Hearing God Throughout the Day39:00 Casting Your Crowns & Surrendering the OutcomeIf this conversation helps you, subscribe for more conversations and practical experiences designed to help you hear God, deepen your friendship with Jesus, and live from connection instead of fear.

  7. Sep 15

    261. You’re Trying to Hear God From the Wrong Picture of Him | Kari Bartkus

    What if the reason you’re struggling to hear God isn’t that He isn’t speaking—but that you’re listening through the wrong picture of Him?Many of us grew up believing that if God speaks, He’ll probably ask us to do something difficult, uncomfortable, or something we don’t want to do. But what if God actually enjoys being with you? What if some of His invitations sound more like, “Come rest,” “Slow down,” “Go play,” or even, “Let’s do this together”?In this conversation, I sit down with Christian speaker and spiritual director Kari Bartkus to explore what it looks like to hear God in ordinary life.We talk about:• Why hearing God doesn’t have to look the same for everyone• Finding the ways you naturally connect with God• Silence, journaling, nature, music, baking, and everyday life with Jesus• Why God may be inviting you to slow down instead of accomplish more• How fear can distort the way we interpret God’s voice• What it means to believe that God genuinely delights in being with you• A simple journaling question you can use to begin hearing God todayIf you’ve been trying harder and harder to hear God, this conversation may invite you to try something different: stop striving for the perfect spiritual experience and start noticing the God who is already with you.🔥 TAKE THE FREE HEARING GOD CHALLENGELearn simple, practical ways to recognize God’s voice and deepen your relationship with Him:https://hearinggodchallenge.com/🌿 CONNECT WITH KARI BARTKUSKari helps women encounter God through Scripture, reflective journaling, and gentle spiritual practices.https://karibartkus.com/🎧 You can also find Kari’s Journal Gently podcast and her other resources through her website.CHAPTERS00:00 The Picture of God That Makes Hearing Him Harder01:51 Kari’s Journey Into Spiritual Direction08:00 Helping People Connect With God10:12 Finding Your Natural Way of Hearing God13:10 Silence, Solitude & Listening Prayer18:59 Being Present With People Who Are Hurting26:10 God’s Invitation to Be Present30:41 What If God Actually Enjoys Being With You?36:06 God Delights in Spending Time With You40:30 A Simple Journaling Prompt for Hearing GodOne question to take with you today:“God, what do You want me to know today?”You may be surprised by where His answer finds you.

  8. Sep 8

    260. How To Pray With ADHD | Tom Obenchain

    This conversation I have with Tom is one I keep thinking about. He grew up with undiagnosed ADHD, and for years the prayer he'd been taught (kneel down, stay quiet, talk in order) never worked for his mind... he'd fall asleep before he got anywhere. Then he found something that changed everything: writing his prayers instead of trying to hold them in his head. I invite you into what he discovered, and what fifteen years of listening back has taught him about God's voice.Here's what we explore:▪️How undiagnosed ADHD made traditional prayer feel impossible for him▪️The practice of prayer journaling that let him pray for an hour without losing focus▪️What happened the first time he "turned the pen over" and let God answer back▪️A moment that showed him he could receive the same love he watched God give to broken people▪️How he uses AI now to search fifteen years of journal entries for patterns in what God has said to him▪️What the wind combing through a canyon taught him about letting goChapters00:00 Intro02:46 Tom's Story With Undiagnosed ADHD06:04 The First Time He Knew God Was Real09:00 Why Traditional Prayer Never Worked for His ADHD Brain11:44 Discovering the Practice of Prayer Journaling17:12 Turning the Pen Over and Learning to Hear God's Voice19:12 Learning to Receive the Love He Saw God Give Others27:24 Voice to Text, AI, and a Practice That Keeps Refining36:00 What Following Jesus Looks Like for Him Today39:06 Reading Fifteen Years of God's Counsel in Real TimeIf Tom's story stirred anything in you... especially if you've ever felt like your brain just isn't built for the way prayer is usually taught... I'd love for you to sit with that. And if you want to keep going deeper, join us in the Hearing God Challenge, the link is below.🔗 Sign up for the next Hearing God Challenge - https://hearinggodchallenge.com/

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Our mission is to help you sense God clearly, break free from fear and shame, and uncover your Inherent Identity. You have a unique identity given by God, and we provide tools and a supportive community to help you live into that identity with confidence and joy. This podcast is hear to teach you how to be a person who hears God easily and to be courageous in following what God is inviting you into. If you want to connect with others who desire to put God first in their lives, then listen to episode 160.

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  • Creator
    Tyson Bradley
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    266
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    © Tyson Bradley
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