**I would have despaired, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.** Join Joseph Z and Carl Wesley Anderson as they discuss the importance of Scripture in navigating life's challenges. With insights on discerning God's voice and fostering a relationship with the Holy Spirit, Carl reminds us that the fire within us transcends any worldly struggles.

Carl shares his journey of being called by God to be a media missionary. He recounts his battle with cancer and how God guided him to the right treatment that ultimately led to his freedom from the disease. He encourages us by emphasizing that, no matter what challenges we face in life, the Lord will never leave or forsake us. He declares that the fire of the Holy Spirit within us is greater than the fire that seeks to consume us.

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He explains that God creates each of us for specific purposes, plans, and pursuits, and it is our responsibility to decide how we want to fulfill those purposes. He emphasizes the need to ask God for the strength and guidance to achieve His desires for our lives. Carl emphasizes that for every situation we face, we should find a relevant scripture and apply it in our prayers, just as Jesus used the Word to defeat the enemy during His temptation.

Continuing, Carl addresses some common misconceptions about hearing God's voice. He clarifies that hearing God's audible voice is rare because He does not want to be misunderstood; instead, He primarily communicates through His Word. He outlines how to discern God's voice through the established Word, the living Word, the inner witness of the Holy Spirit, the inner voice of the Holy Spirit, and the desires of our hearts.

Additionally, he points out that God speaks through His creation and offers practical ways to begin hearing His voice. He encourages us to foster a renewed love for God's Word and to allow the Holy Spirit to work within us. Carl illustrates that the Holy Spirit flows from our redeemed human spirit and manifests in our minds as thoughts or a flood of thoughts.

April 11, 2026