The Holly Pivec Podcast

• EP 17 | Hearing God’s Voice: What Scripture Actually Teaches

  Many Christians are told that if they’re not hearing God’s voice through inner impressions, dreams, or prophetic words, they’re missing out on intimacy with Him and knowing His will for their lives. But is that really what the Bible teaches?In this episode, we turn away from popular teachings and look at Scripture itself. What we find is both freeing and grounding: the normative way to hear God’s voice is through His written Word. The Bible is sufficient to equip us for salvation and for living a life pleasing to Him—without the pressure of chasing constant “signs.”You’ll learn:What Scripture actually means when it talks about “obeying God’s voice”Why the sufficiency of Scripture is central to hearing GodHow the “way of wisdom” offers a biblical model for making decisionsWhy God’s guidance doesn’t mean micromanaging our every choiceThis episode is not about dismissing God’s power to speak in extraordinary ways—but about recovering the confidence and peace that comes from growing in our ability to make wise, God-honoring choices.📖 Scriptures discussed: 2 Timothy 3:14–17, Deuteronomy 26:17, 2 Kings 18:11–12, Jeremiah 9:12–13, James 1:5, Proverbs 9, Psalm 111.If you’ve ever wondered how to truly hear God, this talk will help you anchor your faith and decision-making where they belong: in Scripture and the "way of wisdom."#doctrine #theology #bibleverses #hollypivec #godsvoice

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• EP 16 | The Hidden Dangers of ‘Hearing God's Voice’: Exposing Spiritual Bondage and Abuse

  Is “hearing God’s voice” actually harming Christians?In this eye-opening episode, we expose the hidden dangers behind modern teachings that encourage believers to regularly hear God speak outside of Scripture—focusing especially on Pete Greig’s book How to Hear God.You’ll learn how these teachings:- Enslave Christians to their feelings, dreams, and unreliable impressions- Create dependency on spiritual leaders who claim to hear God “better”- Add unbiblical requirements that compromise the gospel- Cause confusion, anxiety, and bad decision-making- Lead to real damage in missions, evangelism, and church lifeThrough real-life examples, scriptural analysis, and testimony from the mission field, this episode shows why these teachings aren’t just “misused by bad leaders”—they’re spiritually abusive at their core.Key Topics Covered:The dangers of the "hearing God's voice" teachingsThe illusion of intimacy and divine willEmotional and spiritual exhaustionManipulative leadership and dependencyHow missions and evangelism sufferIf you've ever felt pressured to “hear God” through inner impressions, leaders, or signs—or if you’ve been told you're missing God’s will—this episode is for you.Coming Soon: A biblical explanation of how Christians should hear God today.

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• EP 15 | Does the church "bring heaven to earth"? An interview with Alan Gomes, Part 4

  Will heaven merge with earth, as many scholars claim? What are we to make of NAR leaders' claims that it is the task of the church to "bring heaven to earth"? Is Hillsong's song "What a Beautiful Name" biblical, and should churches sing it? In this conversation, Alan Gomes evaluates popular teachings about heaven found in bestselling books and Grammy award-winning worship songs.Alan Gomes' book on Amazonhttps://www.amazon.com/40-Questions-about-Heaven-Hell/dp/0825442761

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• EP 14 | Have people really visited heaven and hell? An interview with Alan Gomes, Part 3

  Are trips to heaven and hell and near-death experiences proof of an afterlife, or are they the products of fraud, psychology, or even demonic deception? In this episode, we unpack well-known claims, expose fabrications, and show why Scripture, not sensational stories, must be our foundation for understanding the afterlife.Alan Gomes' book on Amazonhttps://www.amazon.com/40-Questions-about-Heaven-Hell/dp/0825442761

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• EP13 | Common misconceptions about hell: An interview with Alan Gomes, Part 2

  What really happens after unbelievers die? Are the flames of hell literal? Are alternative views of hell gaining popularity? In this conversation, we explore what Scripture actually says about hell and the common misconceptions Christians often hold.Alan Gomes' book on Amazonhttps://www.amazon.com/40-Questions-about-Heaven-Hell/dp/0825442761

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