Episode 206 — Hearing God - Part 1: The Theological FoundationEpisode 206 — Hearing God - Part 1: The Theological Foundation
The Recovering Reality Podcast
Erik Frederickson and his wife talk about what it might mean to hear God in everyday life and how this connects with recovery. They focus on simple biblical foundations, the difference between condemnation and conviction, and practical steps to recognise God’s voice more clearly.
30:44•29 May 2026
Hearing God in Everyday Recovery: The Foundation for Freedom
Episode Overview
- Hearing God is presented as normal for every believer, not a special gift for a few.
- John 10:27 is explained as God’s people understanding how He communicates with them in many ways, not just an audible voice.
- Condemnation is contrasted with conviction, with emphasis that “there is now no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus.”
- Spending time with Jesus and knowing scripture are described as the main foundations for recognising God’s voice.
- Learning to hear God is compared to learning a new language, where practice, small steps of obedience and a willing heart matter more than perfection.
“My sheep understand how I communicate with them. Intimacy has been established, and they're obedient.”
How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? Episode 206 of The Recovering Reality Podcast leans right into that question by tying recovery to a very personal relationship with God’s voice. Life and Recovery Coach Erik Frederickson is technically introduced as the “guest”, while his wife steps in to host and guide the chat.
Together, they break down what it might mean to hear God in day‑to‑day life, especially for those who have sat in church for years yet still feel unsure how to recognise His voice.
As she puts it, it “hurts my heart” to see lifelong churchgoers still asking, “How can I hear his voice?” Erik lays a biblical foundation around John 10:27, explaining that “my sheep hear my voice” can also be understood as “my sheep understand how I communicate with them.” That includes more than an audible sentence in your head.
They talk about God speaking through circumstances, scripture that “jumps off the page”, deep peace in the middle of stress, and that gut-level intuition many people already feel but don’t identify as God. The conversation links this directly to recovery: people crying out for help and then, weeks later, finding themselves in a structured, prayerful environment is described as one way God might be answering and communicating. They also tackle big blockers to hearing God, especially condemnation and shame.
Erik contrasts condemnation with conviction, saying conviction sounds more like, “Hey, what are you doing? This is not who you are. I love you. Take my hand.” Hearing God is compared to learning a language: you practise, make mistakes, and keep engaging. The simple starting point they return to is spending time with Jesus, knowing His character through the Bible, and being willing to obey even in small things.
If you’ve ever wondered whether God could speak into addiction, trauma, and everyday choices, this conversation might spark some honest reflection on what you’re already hearing. What if you’re closer to God’s voice than you think?
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