Hearing God Daily | Journal Prompts, Discernment, Trust in God, Biblical Encouragement, Faith, Scripture

Hearing God's Voice in the Advent Story: Faith and Discernment Through Joseph’s Eyes | 34

In this episode, we step into the story of Joseph and explore what his life teaches us about discernment, especially when God’s voice feels both unmistakably clear and painfully quiet.
Through Scripture in Matthew 1–2 and Luke 2, we reflect on how Joseph learned to trust God through angelic dreams, divine interruption, and seasons of silence. His story offers deep biblical encouragement for anyone longing to hear God, wrestling with uncertainty, or learning what trust in God looks like when obedience feels costly.
This episode is an invitation into deeper faith, honest devotions, and thoughtful reflection. You’ll be guided through meaningful journal prompts designed to help you process where God has spoken clearly in your life, and where you may be learning to trust Him without clarity. Together, we’ll look at how God works through both the miraculous and the mundane, reminding us that silence never means absence.
If you’re navigating a hard season, seeking spiritual direction, or longing for reassurance through scripture, this episode will meet you with hope, tenderness, and truth.
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!
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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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Choose Your Word of the Year for 2026! | 33

Mentioned in the Episode:
Choose Your Word of the Year Free Guide
As the new year approaches, this episode is a gentle invitation into discernment, reflection, and listening for God’s voice without pressure or comparison.
Recorded as a special audio version of Name Your Year Live, this episode walks you through a prayerful process of reflecting on your past year, discerning the season God has you in, and choosing a word for the year rooted in scripture rather than striving. Instead of rushing into goals, we pause to notice what God is already doing—and learn how to respond with faith and trust in God.
You’ll be guided through thoughtful journal prompts designed to support your devotions, helping you recognize spiritual patterns, longings, and invitations from the Holy Spirit. Together, we explore why words matter so deeply in the Bible, how God speaks through His Word, and how a single, God-given word can shape a year of lasting spiritual fruit.
This episode offers biblical encouragement for anyone longing for clarity, peace, or direction as they step into a new season. Whether you’re new to choosing a word for the year or returning to the practice again, this is a sacred space to slow down, listen, and trust that God is already at work.
Plus, you’re invited to download the free How to Choose a Word of the Year guide to follow along and continue this practice in your own quiet time.
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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What to Do When God Isn't Answering Your Question: A Journaling Framework for Discernment | 32

In this episode, we talk about how to discern God’s voice when you’re praying, journaling, and seeking direction, but God still feels silent. If you’re standing at a crossroads and longing for clarity, this conversation will help you navigate unanswered questions with faith, deepen your relationship with God, and grow in spiritual maturity. You’ll learn practical steps for discernment, emotional honesty in journaling, and how to strengthen your spiritual growth while you wait for God’s guidance.
Mentioned in the Episode:
Name Your Year Live event in Montreal December 10th
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
 

Journaling Through the Hard Stuff: My Testimony & the Micro-Habits That Helped Me Fight for Faith | 31

Mentioned in the Episode:
Tim Maudlin's podcast
Illuminations Bible Translation
Name Your Year Live event in Montreal December 10th
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
 

Building Spiritual Growth Habits that Actually Fit Your Season | 30

In this episode, we explore how to build spiritual habits that truly fit the season God has you in. We dive into journaling, discernment, and spiritual growth, and how to hear God’s voice in both the natural limits of your life and the spiritual season of your heart. If your quiet time feels dry or you’re craving a deeper relationship with God, this episode will help you create faith rhythms that support your walk with Him in practical, life-giving ways.
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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
 

Why Discerning Your Spiritual Season Matters for Your Relationship with God | 29

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In today’s episode, we’re talking about spiritual seasons, and why naming the season you’re in can transform your relationship with God. Just like plants need different care in winter, spring, summer, and fall, your soul also needs different rhythms depending on what God is cultivating in you.
You’ll discover how understanding your spiritual season helps you grow in faith, recognize God’s voice more clearly, release unrealistic expectations, and build spiritual practices that actually nourish you. If you’ve been longing for clarity, peace, or a fresh sense of direction with God, this episode will give language to where you are and insight for where you’re going.
Whether you’re in a season of pruning, new beginnings, or abundant growth, this conversation will help you take the next step with God through prayer, discernment, and journaling.
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
 

“I Keep Getting Distracted at Church…” Here’s What Finally Helped | 28

You’re not alone if you ever sit in church hoping for a fresh encounter with God, only to find your mind wandering somewhere else. In this episode, we’re talking about fighting distraction at church with a simple but powerful tool: journaling.
We’ll explore how writing can help you stay present with God, deepen your faith, and grow in discernment as you learn to notice what’s pulling your attention away from Him. You’ll hear practical strategies to use before, during, and after church that will help you focus, connect, and experience real spiritual growth.
Whether you’ve been journaling for years or you’ve never tried it before, this episode will help you draw closer to God in your Sunday worship and beyond, cultivating a more attentive and intentional relationship with Him. 
Early Black Friday details: laurentpaperco.com/blackfriday 
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
 

What Hearing God Looked Like for Me This Month + An Invitation | 27

Sign up for The Heart that Hears God workshop on November 6! laurentpaperco.com/workshop
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
 

The Bible Actually Teaches Journaling: How the Psalms Model Honest Prayer and Spiritual Growth with Tim Maudlin | 26B

Sign up for The Heart that Hears God workshop on November 6! laurentpaperco.com/workshop
Connect with Tim:
His podcast, Adoption Struggles and Support: Biblical Encouragement for Adoptive Parents
The Adoptive Struggles and Support Community 
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
 

Can God Speak Through Your Journal? How Tim Maudlin Found Healing from Trauma, Discernment, and Daily Connection with God | 26A

Sign up for The Heart that Hears God workshop on November 6! laurentpaperco.com/workshop
Connect with Tim:
His podcast, Adoption Struggles and Support: Biblical Encouragement for Adoptive Parents
The Adoptive Struggles and Support Community 
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