How to Hear God Clearly: Recognizing the Breakdowns Blocking Your Communication

Before you write another goal for 2026, pause and refine your focus. In this off-season mini-series opener, Dr. Sharla unpacks Matthew 7:13–14 and the Greek term apoleia, showing that “destruction” means slow loss through disconnection. She connects that reality to modern burnout and explains why exhaustion often comes from misaligned doing, not a lack of discipline. You will learn a clear, working definition of focus, how your brain spends limited energy, and why pruning restores peace and momentum. She also invites you to register for the free 2025 Global Prayer-a-thon with Mornings with God and closes with three reflection questions to help you enter 2026 with clarity and capacity.Church AnnouncementsRegister For the 2025 Global PrayerathonThe SpiritualWell Is Now Available On Android & AppleDownload The Christian Therapy Blueprint™Join The Society, our discipleship communityTake the FREE Spiritual Wellness Check-InSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/prescription-for-purpose/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Are you hearing God clearly but still feeling distant or stuck? In today’s episode of the Prescription for Purpose podcast, we close our series on communicating with God by unpacking the most overlooked step after you hear Him: your response.We get practical about why many of us “leave God on read,” how shame quietly fuels avoidance, and how to retrain your brain to move from avoidance to approach so intimacy isn’t blocked. Sharla breaks down a simple, repeatable process that turns recognition into faithful follow-through.You’ll learn:Why biblically “hearing” always includes obeying—recognition without response isn’t hearing.How shame (identity-level “I am wrong”) triggers hiding—and how to meet the need beneath the feeling.The difference between avoidance motivation (self-protection) and approach motivation (connection/growth).A four-step framework to retrain your reflexes: Name what’s happening → Name what you need → Take one small action → Repeat daily.How “mastering the mundane” (consistency) rewires your response patterns and builds intimacy.If you’ve been spiritually aware but emotionally avoidant, this episode will help you close the loop—stop hiding, start following, and keep the conversation with God alive through consistent, grace-filled action.Church AnnouncementsThe SpiritualWell Is Now Available On Android & AppleDownload The Christian Therapy Blueprint™Join The Society, our discipleship communityTake the FREE Spiritual Wellness Check-InSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/prescription-for-purpose/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This was scheduled to be the season finale of our Communication with God series—but the Holy Spirit had other plans. Instead of closing out a teaching, He released a call for the women He’s raising up to build in this season. Through Nehemiah’s example and Proverbs 30:7–9, we talk about carrying your burden, setting boundaries, choosing sufficiency over surplus, and staying on the wall without compromise. If you’ve been feeling stretched, rushed, or uncertain heading into quarter four, this is your word to realign and build God’s way.Church AnnouncementsThe SpiritualWell Is Now Available On Android & AppleDownload The Christian Therapy Blueprint™Join The Society, our discipleship communityTake the FREE Spiritual Wellness Check-InSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/prescription-for-purpose/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Are you showing up in prayer, worship, and study but still leaving empty? In today’s episode of the Prescription for Purpose podcast, we continue our series on communicating with God by unpacking what happens after you receive His word.We dive into the critical step of decoding—how your mind interprets what God is saying. This is where many of us get stuck, experiencing frustration, emptiness, or even doubt. Sharla explores the difference between assimilation (fitting God’s word into your comfort zone) and accommodation (allowing God’s word to reshape you), showing why only the latter produces intimacy and transformation.You’ll learn:Why spiritual emptiness is not failure but a signal for deeper connection.The danger of assimilation—and how it blocks transformation.How accommodation builds faith, intimacy, and renewed thinking.Practical steps to shift from routine religion to relational renewal.Biblical insights from James 4, Acts 10, Romans 12, and Luke 6.If you’ve ever felt spiritually busy but unchanged, this episode will help you recognize the decoding breakdown and choose a posture that draws you closer to God.Church AnnouncementsThe SpiritualWell Is Now Available On Android & Apple Download The Christian Therapy Blueprint™Join The Society, our discipleship communityTake the FREE Spiritual Wellness Check-InSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/prescription-for-purpose/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Why can’t I hear God? If your prayers feel blocked or silent, this episode will help. We get real about the hidden barriers that make it hard to hear God’s voice and show you how to move past them—so you can receive with clarity and peace.ResourcesDownload The Christian Therapy Blueprint™Download the Spiritual Well AppJoin The Society, our discipleship communityTake the FREE Spiritual Wellness Check-InSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/prescription-for-purpose/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Struggling with overthinking, procrastination, or analysis paralysis? In this episode of Prescription for Purpose, we explore how to retrain your brain to walk by faith and not by sight (2 Corinthians 5:7). Learn why your mind treats uncertainty as unsafe, how insecurity fuels perfectionism, and the biblical + brain-based steps to break free. With Scriptures like Ecclesiastes 11:4 and Romans 12:2, you’ll discover how to stop waiting for perfect conditions and start moving forward in faith today.ResourcesDownload the Spiritual Well AppJoin The Society, our discipleship communityTake the FREE Spiritual Wellness Check-InSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/prescription-for-purpose/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Do you feel like comparison is draining your energy and stealing your confidence? We’ve all heard the saying “comparison is the thief of joy,” but that’s not what the Bible says. Jesus promised in John 16:22 that no one can take your joy. What comparison actually steals is your agency—your God-given ability to move in alignment with what He’s entrusted to you.In this episode, Dr. Sharla is breaking down Paul’s blueprint from Galatians 6:4–5 and showing you how to overcome comparison by shifting your focus, your confidence, and your capacity back to where they belong.What You’ll Take AwayWhy comparison robs your agency, not your joyHow to shift from accumulation to authenticityHow to stop “borrowing” confidence from other people’s livesWhat it really means to carry your own God-given portionHow psychology confirms what Scripture already told us about comparisonScriptures MentionedGalatians 6:4–5 • John 16:22 • Matthew 7:24–25 • John 10:10ResourcesDownload the Spiritual Well App (major update rolling out this week!)Join The Society, our discipleship communityTake the FREE Spiritual Wellness Check-InSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/prescription-for-purpose/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Do you ever feel unseen in your walk with God? Like you’re showing up, serving, and praying, but the fruit just isn’t there yet? That’s because intimacy with God often feels like obscurity — and in this episode, I’ll show you why that hidden season is actually preparation, not punishment.We’ll unpack the equation Intimacy + Integrity = Impact, the four stages of intimacy (Belief → Hope → Faith → Trust), and why Paul’s life and the book of Romans give us a blueprint for sustainable spiritual growth.You’ll see how God used the hidden years of Moses, David, Joseph, Jesus, and Paul to build trust, character, and resilience — and how He’s doing the same in you.What You’ll Take AwayHow to recognize if you’re in belief, hope, faith, or trustWhy God develops your roots in private before revealing your fruit in publicThe difference between solitude with God and isolation from HimHow to stop chasing impact and start cultivating intimacyResourcesTake the FREE Spiritual Wellness Check-InJoin the The Society: Our Discipleship CommunitySubscribe to the YouTube ChannelSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/prescription-for-purpose/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

You know what to do—pray, study, rest, set boundaries—but staying consistent still feels impossible. In this episode, Dr. Sharla unpacks Romans 7 alongside neuroscience to explain the real reason your follow-through keeps falling apart—and why it’s not laziness, lack of discipline, or a character flaw.You’ll learn:How Romans 7 names the struggle between knowing and doingWhy your brain defaults to safety, comfort zones, and old patternsSeven principles of inconsistency that sabotage new habitsPractical strategies to start working with your brain, not against itBy the end, you’ll understand the science and Scripture behind inconsistency—so you can stop shaming yourself and start building sustainable, Spirit-led habits.ResourcesTake the FREE Spiritual Wellness Check-InJoin the The Society: Our Discipleship CommunitySubscribe to the YouTube ChannelSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/prescription-for-purpose/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

You’re praying, serving, and doing all the “right” things—but deep down, you’re still waiting for God to prove His love through external validation. The relationship, the career move, the glow-up, the house—all as receipts that your suffering wasn’t in vain.This week’s Accountability Session is about breaking that cycle of disappointment and learning to trust God’s process without demanding proof. Dr. Sharla shares a birthday-week reflection on how God has been teaching her contentment, pace, and identity apart from external rewards—and why that shift is key to building a life that doesn’t exhaust you.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why external validation will always leave you disappointedHow to recognize entitlement disguised as prayer requestsWhat Jesus’ baptism teaches us about true identity validationHow to trust God’s process even when the outcome doesn’t match your expectationsA practical planning framework (Eisenhower Matrix + CPR check-in) to set priorities that protect your peace and purposeBy the end of this session, you’ll walk away with clarity on how to release the need for public proof, build your week with sustainable pace, and root your worth in Christ alone.ResourcesHow Are You Sis? Check-In With Our Accountability InboxJoin The Society: Our Discipleship CommunitySubscribe to the YouTube ChannelSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/prescription-for-purpose/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy