Many sincere believers struggle to discern God’s voice—not because they don’t care about obedience, but because discernment has quietly turned into self-critique. Instead of listening for the Spirit’s leading, they analyze, second-guess, and judge themselves, often mistaking anxiety for wisdom and harsh self-talk for spiritual maturity.

In this reflective and pastoral episode of Rise with Brian Turner, Brian invites listeners to slow down and recover a more biblical, grace-filled understanding of discernment. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by spiritual wisdom, 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐆𝐨𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐫, 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐞, 𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞.

Rather than offering formulas or techniques, this conversation reframes discernment as a relational practice—rooted in trust, humility, and attentiveness to the Holy Spirit, not self-condemnation.

Through biblical reflection, pastoral clarity, and gentle guidance, Brian explores:

- Why discernment often becomes distorted by fear and self-judgment

- How Scripture distinguishes conviction from condemnation

- The difference between Spirit-led clarity and anxious self-analysis

- Why discernment grows through trust, not pressure

- How to create interior space to listen for God’s voice with peace

If you’ve found yourself overanalyzing every decision… If discerning God’s will feels exhausting rather than life-giving… If you long to hear God without condemning yourself in the process…

This episode offers a steady invitation: discernment is not self-critique—𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞-𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞.

Press play, slow your pace, and learn to listen again—not through fear, but through trust.

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