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

Rachael Groll
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Do you ever wonder whether you're actually hearing God's voice, or whether it's just your own? Have you been in a season where He feels completely silent? Hosted by Bible teacher Rachael Groll, Hearing Jesus is a daily Bible study and daily devotional podcast that brings together Scripture, prayer, and Christian affirmations to help you hear God's voice more clearly and grow closer to Him. Each episode opens the Holy Bible through historical context, Spirit-led teaching, and honest encouragement, so you can understand Scripture, strengthen your faith, and live it out in ordinary days. Episodes cover daily devotionals, Christian prayer, Bible teaching, hearing the Holy Spirit, emotional healing, identity in Christ, and learning to recognize God's direction in a noisy world. Whether you're looking for a daily devotional, Christian encouragement, Bible study for women, or practical teaching on hearing God and following Jesus, this is a place to grow.

  1. 20h ago

    Being Rooted and Bearing Fruit: Hearing God's Voice in Italy | Daily Devotional and Bible Study

    Being Rooted and Bearing Fruit: Hearing God's Voice in Italy | Daily Devotional and Bible Study How do you bear lasting fruit in your faith? On a lemon farm on the Amalfi Coast, a farmer's answer sent me straight to John 15:1-8. In today's Bible study we stand in a terraced lemon grove and learn how grafting works, why the older trees bear the best fruit, and what it has to do with Romans 11 and John 15. We look at what it means to be grafted into Jesus, why pruning is preparation and not punishment, and why unity doesn't mean uniformity. The invitation is to stop striving and start abiding. Join me on an immersive Bible Study Experience. Learn more at BibleStudyLive.org Questions we answer today How do you bear fruit in your faith? What is grafting, and why do lemon trees on the Amalfi Coast grow on wild orange roots? What does Romans 11:17-24 mean when it says Gentiles are grafted in? What does John 15 teach about abiding in Jesus? Is pruning punishment or preparation? Why do the oldest trees bear the best fruit? What does it mean that unity is not uniformity? Timestamps 00:00 Welcome, and a surprise on the Amalfi Coast 00:27 A tour of an organic lemon farm 01:24 Why none of these are 100% lemon trees 02:42 How grafting works 03:42 The two trees fuse over time 05:40 Once grafted, they become one tree 06:07 Reading Romans 11:17-24 08:01 Who the branches are 09:34 One tree, one root 10:33 Grace, humility, and the warning against pride 11:02 Broken branches can be restored 12:56 Reading John 15:1-8 13:54 Fruit comes from connection 15:21 The spiritual life isn't striving, it's abiding 15:52 The older the tree, the better the fruit 16:21 Reading Psalm 92:12-15 17:18 Lemons and oranges on the same tree 17:47 Unity doesn't mean uniformity 18:45 Are you trying to produce fruit without staying rooted? 19:15 Pruning is not punishment 20:41 Are you chasing instant fruit? 21:10 Spiritual growth is the slowest process on earth 22:02 Prayer 23:07 An invitation to walk with us 24:51 Coming next: oil and overflow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. 20h ago

    Tuesday Daily Affirmations: No Weapon Formed Against Me Shall Prosper (Isaiah 54:17)

    Tuesday Daily Affirmations: No Weapon Formed Against Me Shall Prosper (Isaiah 54:17) Step into your week with boldness, peace, and purpose. These Scripture-based Christian affirmations are a short but powerful way to trade your own strength for God's before the day gets away from you. As the world demands more, God invites you to lean on Him. Today's affirmations are a reminder that you are never alone, never powerless, and never without purpose. I'll read each phrase, you repeat it, and then I'll tell you the Scripture it comes from. Links AD-FREE Daily Affirmations are on my Patreon: ⁠Patreon⁠ Join me on an immersive Bible Study Experience. Learn more at ⁠BibleStudyLive.org⁠ Have a question? Leave me a voicemail: ⁠SpeakPipe⁠ Before we begin Today's affirmations are for strength and confidence for the week ahead. Whatever this week holds, you are not facing it alone. God is with you, strengthening you, guiding you, and fighting for you. No matter what challenges you encounter, you can walk in faith knowing that God has already prepared the way for you. Tuesday affirmations and Scripture I am strong and courageous in Christ. Joshua 1:9 I do not fear because God is with me. Isaiah 41:10 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 I am victorious through Jesus. 1 Corinthians 15:57 I have the power of God working within me. Ephesians 3:20 I will not be shaken because God is my refuge. Psalm 62:6 I walk by faith, not by sight. 2 Corinthians 5:7 No weapon formed against me shall prosper. Isaiah 54:17 God fights my battles and I need only to be still. Exodus 14:14 I am not afraid because God has overcome the world. John 16:33 I have authority in Christ over every attack of the enemy. Luke 10:19 I am rooted and established in God's love. Ephesians 3:17 I have divine wisdom and strength for today. James 1:5 I am resilient and I will persevere through trials. Romans 5:3-4 I am filled with the power of the Holy Spirit. Acts 1:8 I will not grow weary in doing good. Galatians 6:9 God's grace is sufficient for me. 2 Corinthians 12:9 I have peace that surpasses understanding. Philippians 4:7 I am never alone. God is always near. Deuteronomy 31:8 I am protected under the shadow of the Almighty. Psalm 91:1 God's Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Psalm 119:105 I stand firm in faith and do not waver. James 1:6 I am free from fear because God's perfect love casts it out. 1 John 4:18 I have a spirit of power, love, and sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7 God is working all things for my good today. Romans 8:28 Closing prayer Lord, I surrender my fear to You. Fill me with boldness, courage, and confidence in You. No matter what today holds, I trust in Your strength. In Jesus' name, Amen. Listen daily and start your morning with God's truth so you can walk in faith, clarity, and confidence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. 1d ago

    Are You Living for What Lasts? Hearing God's Voice in Pompeii | Daily Devotional and Bible Study

    Are You Living for What Lasts? Hearing God's Voice in Pompeii | Daily Devotional and Bible Study Are you living for what lasts? Pompeii, frozen in AD 79, shows what James 4:13-14 means when it says your life is a mist. In today's Bible study we walk through Pompeii, the Roman city Mount Vesuvius buried in AD 79, in the very world Paul and the apostles knew. We see the original stone streets, the graffiti on the walls, and the bread still in the ovens, and we read James 4:13-14 and Jesus' story of the rich fool beside them. It isn't meant to frighten you. It's meant to wake you up to what actually lasts. Join me on an immersive Bible Study Experience. Learn more at BibleStudyLive.org Questions we answer today What was Pompeii, and when did Mount Vesuvius bury it? Why does Pompeii matter for understanding the New Testament? What does James 4:13-14 mean when it says life is a mist? What does Jesus' story of the rich fool teach about building on things that vanish? What can the graffiti and the bread in the ovens tell us about ordinary life in Paul's world? Are you living for what lasts? Timestamps 00:00 Welcome 00:12 A stop that might surprise you 00:34 The eruption in AD 79 01:03 The same world as the apostles 01:32 Sealed in ash for almost 1,700 years 02:02 A Roman city frozen in time 02:31 Original stone streets and cartwheel ruts 03:24 Graffiti on the walls 04:08 Touching the world of the New Testament 04:37 You don't have to imagine it 05:06 Paul walked streets like these 05:42 A city with no idea what was coming 06:11 Bread still in the ovens 07:11 We think we have time 08:04 Reading James 4:13-14 08:39 Your life is a mist 09:11 The rich fool 09:41 An invitation, not a threat 10:10 Are you living for what lasts? 10:53 Prayer 12:03 An invitation to walk this road Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. 1d ago

    Monday Daily Affirmations: God's Masterpiece, Created for Good Works (Ephesians 2:10)

    Monday Daily Affirmations: God's Masterpiece, Created for Good Works (Ephesians 2:10) Start your Monday with confidence, peace, and purpose. These daily Christian affirmations are a short but powerful way to realign your heart and mind with biblical truth before the week begins. Today's affirmations are all about identity: who God says you are, and what changes when you believe it. Speak life over your day, renew your faith, and step into God's promises with Scripture straight from His Word. I'll read each phrase, you repeat it, and then I'll tell you the Scripture it comes from. Links AD-FREE Daily Affirmations are on my Patreon: Patreon Join me on an immersive Bible Study Experience. Learn more at BibleStudyLive.org Have a question? Leave me a voicemail: SpeakPipe Before we begin Take a deep breath. This is a new day filled with God's grace and purpose. You are not defined by your past, or your mistakes, or the opinions of others. You are defined by the truth of God's Word. Let these affirmations fill your heart as you step into today. Monday affirmations and Scripture I am a child of God, chosen and loved. 1 John 3:1 I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Psalm 139:14 I am fully known and loved fully by God. Psalm 139:1-2 I have been chosen before the foundation of the world. Ephesians 1:4 I am created in the image of God. Genesis 1:27 I am redeemed and made new in Christ. 2 Corinthians 5:17 I am set apart for God's purpose. 1 Peter 2:9 I am God's masterpiece, created for good works. Ephesians 2:10 I am loved with an everlasting love. Jeremiah 31:3 I am called by name and belong to God. Isaiah 43:1 I am not my past. I am a new creation. 2 Corinthians 5:17 I have been bought with a price and I belong to God. 1 Corinthians 6:20 I'm seated in heavenly places with Christ. Ephesians 2:6 I am co-heir with Christ. Romans 8:17 I am not rejected. I am accepted in Christ. Ephesians 1:6 I am never alone. God is always with me. Hebrews 13:5 I am valuable and precious in God's sight. Isaiah 43:4 I have been set free by the truth of Jesus. John 8:36 I am more than a conqueror through Christ. Romans 8:37 I am a light in this world, shining for Christ. Matthew 5:14 I am God's dwelling place. His Spirit lives within me. 1 Corinthians 3:16 I am forgiven and free from condemnation. Romans 8:1 I have a divine purpose and calling from God. Jeremiah 29:11 I am dearly loved and nothing can separate me from God's love. Romans 8:38-39 Closing prayer Father, thank You for reminding me who I am in You. Help me to walk in confidence today, knowing that I am chosen, loved, and called by You. No matter what comes my way, let my identity be rooted in Your truth. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  5. 2d ago

    Sunday Daily Affirmations: I Receive God's Wisdom for the Days Ahead (James 1:5)

    Sunday is for looking ahead with God. Before the week begins, we pause and place what's coming into His hands. These Scripture-based Christian affirmations are a steady way to enter the week grounded, attentive, and trusting God to lead you one day at a time. I'll say each affirmation, pause so you can repeat it after me, and then read the Bible verse it comes from. Links AD-FREE Daily Affirmations are on my Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join me on an immersive Bible Study Experience. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠BibleStudyLive.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ Have a question? Leave me a voicemail: ⁠⁠⁠⁠SpeakPipe⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sunday affirmations and Scripture I place this coming week in God's hands.Psalm 31:15 — "My times are in Your hands." I trust God to guide my steps.Psalm 37:23 — "The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in Him." I enter this week with expectancy, not fear.Romans 15:13 — "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him." I invite God into every moment ahead.Proverbs 16:3 — "Commit to the Lord whatever you do." I trust God to order my priorities.Matthew 6:33 — "Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness." I receive God's wisdom for the days ahead.James 1:5 — "If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God." I walk into this week anchored in truth.Psalm 119:105 — "Your word is a lamp to my feet." I trust God with what I cannot foresee.Isaiah 46:10 — "I make known the end from the beginning." I choose faith over anticipation of stress.Psalm 56:3 — "When I am afraid, I put my trust in You." I rely on God's grace for each day.2 Corinthians 12:9 — "My grace is sufficient for you." I trust God's timing this week.Habakkuk 2:3 — "Though it linger, wait for it." I remain open to God's leading.Psalm 25:4 — "Show me Your ways, Lord." I step forward with humility and trust.Micah 6:8 — "What does the Lord require of you? To walk humbly with your God." I depend on God's strength, not my own.Psalm 68:35 — "God gives strength and power to His people." I trust God with every conversation and decision.Proverbs 20:24 — "A person's steps are directed by the Lord." I choose obedience over control.John 14:23 — "Anyone who loves Me will obey My teaching." I walk into this week aware of God's presence.Exodus 33:14 — "My Presence will go with you." I trust God to work through ordinary moments.Zechariah 4:10 — "Do not despise these small beginnings." I release anxiety about outcomes.Psalm 112:7 — "They will have no fear of bad news." I remain attentive to God's voice.John 10:27 — "My sheep listen to My voice." I trust God to meet my needs.Philippians 4:19 — "My God will meet all your needs." I step into this week with courage.Psalm 31:24 — "Be strong and take heart." I trust God to shape my character.Romans 8:29 — "To be conformed to the image of His Son." I begin this week grounded in hope.Hebrews 6:19 — "We have this hope as an anchor for the soul." I rest in God's faithfulness as I move forward.Psalm 33:4 — "The word of the Lord is right and true." Closing prayer God, as I step into this new week, I place everything ahead of me in Your care. Go before me, guide my steps, and help me stay attentive to You. I trust You with what's coming, one day at a time. Amen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  6. 3d ago

    Saturday Daily Affirmations: I Trust Him More Deeply (Psalm 37:5)

    Saturday is a good day to slow down and look back over your week with God. Not to replay everything or overthink it, but to notice where He met you, where He carried you, and where His grace showed up. These Scripture-based Christian affirmations are a gentle way to reflect with honesty and gratitude before the new week begins. I'll say each affirmation, pause so you can repeat it after me, and then read the Bible verse it comes from. Links AD-FREE Daily Affirmations are on my Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join me on an immersive Bible Study Experience. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠BibleStudyLive.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ Have a question? Leave me a voicemail: ⁠⁠⁠⁠SpeakPipe⁠⁠⁠⁠ Saturday affirmations and Scripture I thank God for walking with me through this week.Psalm 143:10 — "Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God; may Your good Spirit lead me on level ground." I recognize God's faithfulness in both the seen and unseen moments.Psalm 77:11 — "I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember Your miracles of long ago." I release regret and receive God's grace.Psalm 32:5 — "Then I acknowledged my sin to You... and You forgave the guilt of my sin." I trust that God was at work even when I didn't notice.Ecclesiastes 3:11 — "He has made everything beautiful in its time." I give thanks for the strength God provided each day.Psalm 28:7 — "The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and He helps me." I acknowledge where I grew this week.2 Peter 3:18 — "Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ." I notice where God invited me to trust Him more deeply.Psalm 37:5 — "Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him and He will do this." I receive God's mercy for where I fell short.Micah 7:18 — "You delight in mercy." I choose gratitude over self-criticism.1 Thessalonians 5:18 — "Give thanks in all circumstances." I honor the work God has been doing in my heart.Philippians 1:6 — "He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion." I acknowledge God's presence in ordinary moments.Psalm 16:11 — "You make known to me the path of life." I release this week into God's care.Psalm 55:22 — "Cast your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you." I trust God with what remains unfinished.Proverbs 16:9 — "In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps." I thank God for His patience with me.Psalm 103:8 — "The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love." I rest in the truth that God sees me fully.Hebrews 4:13 — "Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight." I choose to end this week with gratitude.Psalm 92:1 — "It is good to give thanks to the Lord." I release comparison and embrace contentment.Hebrews 13:5 — "Be content with what you have, because God has said, 'Never will I leave you.'" I acknowledge God's protection this week.Psalm 121:7 — "The Lord will keep you from all harm." I thank God for His provision.Matthew 6:31-32 — "Your heavenly Father knows that you need them." I recognize God's quiet guidance.Isaiah 30:21 — "This is the way; walk in it." I let go of striving and receive rest.Psalm 23:2 — "He leads me beside quiet waters." I honor the limits God has given me.Psalm 127:2 — "He grants sleep to those He loves." I trust God with what I do not understand.Romans 11:33 — "Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God." I receive peace as I reflect with God.Psalm 4:7 — "You have filled my heart with greater joy." I end this week grounded in God's faithfulness.Lamentations 3:23 — "Great is Your faithfulness." Closing prayer God, thank You for walking with me through this week. Help me to see Your faithfulness clearly and to release what I need to let go of. I trust that You were present in ways I noticed and in ways I didn't. I place this week back into Your hands. Amen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  7. 4d ago

    Can You Have Hope at a Grave? Hearing God's Voice in Rome | Daily Devotional and Bible Study

    Can You Have Hope at a Grave? Hearing God's Voice in Rome | Daily Devotional and Bible Study Can you have hope at a grave? In the catacombs under Rome, early Christians carved an anchor into tombs, and Hebrews 6:19 tells us why. In today's Bible study we go underground, beneath Rome, to see what the early church painted and carved on the walls among the graves. The fish, the anchor, and the Good Shepherd were their answer to death, made by people who had watched loved ones die for Jesus. We ask what it means to have an anchor that holds when you face the grave, your own or the graves of people you love. Join me on an immersive Bible Study Experience. Learn more at BibleStudyLive.org Questions we answer today Can you have hope at a grave? What are the catacombs, and why did early Christians dig them? Did Christians hide in the catacombs to escape persecution? What do the fish, the anchor, and the Good Shepherd mean? What does Hebrews 6:19 mean when it calls hope an anchor for the soul? Why did early Christians keep coming back to the tombs to share meals? Do you have an anchor that holds when you face the grave? Timestamps 00:00 Welcome 01:06 What the catacombs are 01:35 Did Christians hide in the catacombs? 02:06 Why the early Christians dug them 03:34 The underground church, then and now 04:42 It should feel hopeless, but it's a place of hope 05:24 The fish and what it spells 05:52 The anchor, straight out of Hebrews 06:21 Carving hope into a tomb 06:47 The Good Shepherd on the wall 08:11 They came back to the tombs 08:39 Sunday picnics at the cemetery 09:36 Meals at the tombs of the martyrs 10:09 The early church refusing to let the grave have the last word 11:23 Communion in an underground room 12:17 Do I actually believe what they believed? 12:48 Do I have an anchor that holds? 12:58 Hoping in a risen Jesus 13:27 Death is not the final word 13:50 The shepherd carries his sheep all the way home 17:43 Prayer 18:51 An invitation to come see it with your own eyes 19:17 Next, a city frozen in time Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  8. 4d ago

    Friday Daily Affirmations: I Will Be Fully Present, Trusting God Holds Tomorrow (Matthew 6:34)

    End your week anchored in peace and presence. These Scripture-based Christian affirmations are a short, steady way to set down what you've been carrying and find rest in God's care. Today's affirmations are about releasing your burdens, letting go of striving, and remembering that God's strength, love, and renewal are available right where you are. It's time to stop striving and start resting in His goodness. I'll say each affirmation, pause so you can repeat it after me, and then share the Scripture it comes from. Links AD-FREE Daily Affirmations are on my Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join me on an immersive Bible Study Experience. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠BibleStudyLive.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ Have a question? Leave me a voicemail: ⁠⁠⁠⁠SpeakPipe⁠⁠⁠⁠ Before we begin The week is ending, and as we step into the weekend, let's take a moment to breathe. Release your 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. Friday affirmations and Scripture 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. Listen daily and start your morning with God's truth so you can walk in faith, clarity, and confidence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Do you ever wonder whether you're actually hearing God's voice, or whether it's just your own? Have you been in a season where He feels completely silent? Hosted by Bible teacher Rachael Groll, Hearing Jesus is a daily Bible study and daily devotional podcast that brings together Scripture, prayer, and Christian affirmations to help you hear God's voice more clearly and grow closer to Him. Each episode opens the Holy Bible through historical context, Spirit-led teaching, and honest encouragement, so you can understand Scripture, strengthen your faith, and live it out in ordinary days. Episodes cover daily devotionals, Christian prayer, Bible teaching, hearing the Holy Spirit, emotional healing, identity in Christ, and learning to recognize God's direction in a noisy world. Whether you're looking for a daily devotional, Christian encouragement, Bible study for women, or practical teaching on hearing God and following Jesus, this is a place to grow.

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