This podcast interview features Jamie Winship, who recounts his journey of learning to hear God's voice and how it guided his life, particularly during his career as a police officer and later in his work overseas. He shares personal anecdotes and offers practical advice on developing a similar relationship with God.
The transcript doesn't provide the specific scripture passages Winship used when dealing with the drug gang leader. He only mentions that his idea "basically came from the scriptures" and that he confirmed it "in the word." More detailed information on the specific passages is not available in this transcript.
Winship advises listeners wanting to hear God's voice to spend time alone with God, asking Him to teach them to hear His voice. He emphasizes this is a learned skill, not a mystical experience. Overcoming fear and anxiety is tied to this: He suggests identifying and addressing the fears, acknowledging they stem from false beliefs about self, God, and the world, and then seeking God's guidance on these issues.
Distinguishing God's voice from one's inner voice: Winship describes God's voice as distinct from his own thoughts. It produces life and redemption, even in difficult situations. It's a learned skill; through practice and discipline, he learned to recognize it as different from his own internal dialogue. The transcript doesn't offer a detailed, step-by-step method for this distinction, but rather highlights the importance of practice and seeking God's guidance in discerning His voice.
