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11 | Summer FOMO is Blocking Your Connection with God: Here's What to do About It - Summer Series

Do you feel like you’re doing everything this summer—but still not satisfied?
You’re not alone. In this episode of our Tuned In: Hearing God Through the Noise of Summer series, we’re talking about FOMO—the fear of missing out—and how it steals our peace, distracts us from God’s voice, and leaves us spiritually and emotionally drained.
You’ll walk away with:
Mindset shifts to fight summer comparison and discontentment
Encouragement to hear God in the middle of a busy season
Journaling prompts to realign your heart with God's truth
Scriptures to help you practice gratitude and contentment
God has good things for you this summer—not just what’s on someone else’s feed. Let’s say yes to Him together.
Hi, I'm Jenny Fulford! I love Jesus and I'm a guided journal creator. I'm here to help Christians cultivate a continuous, interactive relationship with God through journaling. Let's connect!
Your Next Steps:
Step 1: Join a supportive community at the free Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AphQRnhiU/
Step 2: Sign up for our weekly newsletter and get weekly journaling inspiration and prompts at laurentpaperco.com/newsletter
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10 | Routines Disrupted? How to Stay Close to God - Summer Series

Summer brings sunshine, freedom, and… a lot of schedule disruptions. Whether you’re traveling, wrangling kids at home, or just feeling the shift in pace, it can be hard to stay spiritually grounded.
In this first episode of our Summer Series 2025, we’re talking about what it means to walk closely with God in real life—not just ideal routines. You’ll hear practical tips, powerful mindset shifts, and journaling prompts to help you stay tuned in to God’s voice—even when everything else feels different.
In this episode:
Why God wants to meet you in your real, messy summer
How to stay spiritually grounded without a consistent routine
Journaling prompts to help you process your season
Ways to hear God in new, unexpected places
This is your invitation to make memories with God this summer—right where you are.
Hi, I'm Jenny Fulford! I love Jesus and I'm a guided journal creator. I'm here to help Christians cultivate a continuous, interactive relationship with God through journaling. Let's connect!
Your Next Steps:
Step 1: Join a supportive community at the free Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AphQRnhiU/
Step 2: Sign up for our weekly newsletter and get weekly journaling inspiration and prompts at laurentpaperco.com/newsletter
Email me: hello@laurentpaperco.com
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Mentioned in the Episode:
 https://www.valmariepaper.com/how-to-meet-with-god-on-vacation/
 

9 | Why Journaling Works: Science-Backed Benefits for Christians Seeking Peace and Clarity

Did you know journaling can actually rewire your brain? In this episode, we’re digging into the fascinating (but approachable!) neuroscience behind journaling—and how it supports your emotional, mental, and even spiritual health.
We’ll look at three key areas of the brain—the amygdala, hippocampus, and prefrontal cortex—and how putting pen to paper helps each one work better together. Plus, you’ll learn why handwriting beats typing, and how journaling can help with stress, memory, emotional regulation, and hearing God more clearly.
Whether you’re a regular journaler or just curious, this episode will give you fresh motivation, biblical encouragement, and practical journaling tips backed by science. Stick around to the end for simple prompts you can try this week! And if you want those prompts to be sent to your inbox weekly, sign up at the newsletter link below!
Hi, I'm Jenny Fulford! I love Jesus and I'm a guided journal creator. I'm here to help Christians cultivate a continuous, interactive relationship with God through journaling. Let's connect!
Your Next Steps:
Step 1: Join a supportive community at the free Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AphQRnhiU/
Step 2: Sign up for our weekly newsletter and get weekly journaling inspiration and prompts at laurentpaperco.com/newsletter
Email me: hello@laurentpaperco.com
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Get a Journal: https://laurentpaperco.com/products/name-your-year-a-prayerful-word-of-the-year-companion-journal
Studies Mentioned in the Episode:
Putting feelings into words: affect labeling disrupts amygdala activity in response to affective stimuli - PubMed
Frontiers | Handwriting but not typewriting leads to widespread brain connectivity: a high-density EEG study with implications for the classroom
Pennebaker's Study on confronting trauma through expressive writing APA PsycNet
The Cultivation of Pure Altruism via Gratitude: A Functional MRI Study of Change with Gratitude Practice - PubMed
smyth_1998_-_written_emotional_expression.pdf

8 | Can I Trust My Desires? How to Discern God's Voice in What You Want

Is God speaking to you through something you want—or is your heart leading you astray? In this episode of Hearing God Daily, we’re diving deep into the complex and often confusing topic of desire. Can you trust your heart? Should you follow your longings when making big decisions—like pursuing a calling, choosing a partner, or stepping into a new season?
We’ll explore:
What Scripture says about our hearts and desires—before and after salvation
Why our desires can sometimes be trustworthy, and other times misleading
How to practically discern whether a desire is from God
The tension of waiting, surrendering, or acting on what you want
Real-life encouragement to walk closely with God in the midst of uncertainty
With biblical insight, and practical tools, this conversation will help you grow in wisdom and confidence as you learn to hear God’s voice—even in your desires.
If you're navigating a big decision or wrestling with what your heart is telling you, this episode is for you.
Hi, I'm Jenny Fulford! I love Jesus and I'm a guided journal creator. I'm here to help Christians cultivate a continuous, interactive relationship with God through journaling. Let's connect!
Your Next Steps:
Step 1: Join a supportive community at the free Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AphQRnhiU/
Step 2: Sign up for our weekly newsletter and get weekly journaling inspiration and prompts at laurentpaperco.com/newsletter
Email me: hello@laurentpaperco.com
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7 | Quiet Time with God for Busy Christians: How Journaling Can Help

Feeling too busy for quiet time with God? In this episode, we talk about how to stay spiritually grounded in a busy season—especially when time is limited. Learn how simple journaling practices can help you slow down, reflect on Scripture, and connect with God more deeply, even in just a few minutes a day.
Hi, I'm Jenny Fulford! I love Jesus and I'm a guided journal creator. I'm here to help Christians cultivate a continuous, interactive relationship with God through journaling. Let's connect!
Your Next Steps:
Step 1: Join a supportive community at the free Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AphQRnhiU/
Step 2: Sign up for our weekly newsletter at laurentpaperco.com/newsletter
Email me: hello@laurentpaperco.com
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6 | Are You Seeking God's Voice - Or Just His Yes? There's More at Stake Than Your Next Step

 
Most of us start seeking God’s voice when we’re facing big life decisions—where to live, what job to take, who to marry. That was true for me too. But I’ve learned that hearing God isn’t just about getting clarity—it's about transformation, preparation, and love.
In this episode, I share how my journey of learning to listen to God began in a season of deep uncertainty and desire for direction. We’ll explore the deeper reasons God invites us to hear His voice: for our own growth, to show us His love, to prepare us for what's ahead, and to bless others through us.
With stories from Scripture and real life—Joseph, Peter, Corrie Ten Boom, and more—we'll unpack how God uses our listening lives not just for our sake, but for His bigger purposes in the world.
If you’ve ever only gone to God with a decision in mind, this episode will challenge and encourage you to ask: Am I letting God start the conversation?
Hi, I'm Jenny Fulford! I love Jesus and I'm a guided journal creator. I'm here to help Christians cultivate a continuous, interactive relationship with God through journaling. Let's connect!
Your Next Steps:
Step 1: Join a supportive community at the free Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AphQRnhiU/
Step 2: Sign up for our weekly newsletter and get weekly journaling inspiration and prompts at laurentpaperco.com/newsletter
Email me: hello@laurentpaperco.com
Instagram (DM me!): @jennyfulford @laurentpaperco 
Get a Journal: https://laurentpaperco.com/products/name-your-year-a-prayerful-word-of-the-year-companion-journal

5 | Struggling to Journal Consistently? Mindset Shifts, Habit Hacks + Biblical Wisdom for Christians PLUS an Intro to Commonplace Journaling

If you’ve ever said, “I want to journal, but I just can’t stay consistent,” this episode is for you. We’re talking about the real struggle of building a journaling habit—and why consistency doesn’t have to mean perfection. You’ll hear mindset shifts rooted in Scripture, simple habit tips inspired by Atomic Habits, and a grace-filled perspective on how journaling can flex with your season. Whether you're trying to connect with God more deeply or just want to build a rhythm that lasts, this episode will encourage and equip you.
Hi, I'm Jenny Fulford! I love Jesus and I'm a guided journal creator. I'm here to help Christians cultivate a continuous, interactive relationship with God through journaling. Let's connect!
Journal Prompts to Discern Your Season:
What is getting in the way of my hearing from God in this season? What is my biggest spiritual struggle right now?
How am I best connecting with God in this season and how can I make space for more of that?
Where is God calling me to pivot my thinking or heart posture in this season?
Your Next Steps:
Step 1: Join a supportive community at the free Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AphQRnhiU/
Step 2: Sign up for our weekly newsletter and get weekly journaling inspiration and prompts at laurentpaperco.com/newsletter
Email me: hello@laurentpaperco.com
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4 | Hearing God Takes Faith: Here's Why + 4 Journal Prompts to Take Your Faith Temperature

What if your faith isn’t always strong? In this episode, we explore what it means to follow Jesus on both high and low faith days. From a vulnerable moment at a prayer meeting to reflections on Peter walking on water, we’ll look at how faith fluctuates and how that impacts our ability to hear God’s voice. You’ll walk away encouraged that even when your faith feels shaky, Jesus is still working in you—and you’re not alone. 
Hi, I'm Jenny Fulford! I love Jesus and I'm a guided journal creator. I'm here to help Christians cultivate a continuous, interactive relationship with God through journaling. Let's connect!
Journal Prompts Mentioned in This Episode:
Where in your faith right now do you feel strong? Where do you feel shaky or unsure? Write honestly, without judgment.
Are there wounds or disappointments in my story that make it hard to believe God is good? What would it look like to begin seeking healing there?
When was the last time I intentionally tried to hear from God? What was that experience like? Did I truly expect Him to speak back?
What are some ways I say I want to hear from God (Bible, dreams, still small voice, prayer)? How am I practically making space to listen in those areas?
Your Next Steps:
Step 1: Join a supportive community at the free Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AphQRnhiU/
Step 2: Sign up for our weekly newsletter and get weekly journaling inspiration and prompts at laurentpaperco.com/newsletter
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3 | Don’t Miss His Voice: 9 Biblical Ways God Might Be Speaking to You

In this episode, we're going to look at the many ways God speaks in Scripture to His people. When we widen the scope of what we are listening for, we can experience God and His lifegiving presence in new ways! 
Hi, I'm Jenny Fulford! I love Jesus and I'm a guided journal creator. I'm here to help Christians cultivate a continuous, interactive relationship with God through journaling. Let's connect!
Your Next Steps:
Step 1: Join a supportive community at the free Facebook group Hearing God Daily: Christian Journaling and Spiritual Growth 
Step 2: Sign up for our weekly newsletter and get weekly journaling inspiration and prompts at laurentpaperco.com/newsletter
Email me: hello@laurentpaperco.com
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Get a Journal: https://laurentpaperco.com/products/name-your-year-a-prayerful-word-of-the-year-companion-journal

2 | Christian Journaling for Spiritual Growth 101 + How to Get Started Even If You've Never Done It Before

What is journaling? Why journal? In this episode, we dive into how journaling can help foster spiritual growth, and give three practical prompst to get started even if you have never journaled before!
Resources Mentioned:
https://laurentpaperco.com/products/name-your-year-a-prayerful-word-of-the-year-companion-journal
Hi, I'm Jenny Fulford! I love Jesus and I'm a guided journal creator. I'm here to help Christians cultivate a continuous, interactive relationship with God through journaling. Let's connect!
Your Next Steps:
Step 1: Join a supportive community at the free Facebook group Hearing God Daily: Christian Journaling and Spiritual Growth 
Step 2: Sign up for our weekly newsletter and get weekly journaling inspiration and prompts at laurentpaperco.com/newsletter
Email me: hello@laurentpaperco.com
Instagram (DM me!): @jennyfulford @laurentpaperco 
Get a Journal: 
https://laurentpaperco.com/products/name-your-year-a-prayerful-word-of-the-year-companion-journal