This week, we wrestle with a big question: How do we know if something we hear is really from God? Michael walks us through two key passages that give us a simple, practical way to discern whether someone’s “word from the Lord” actually reflects God’s Spirit. Galatians 5 reminds us that the Holy Spirit always produces the same fruit — love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. And James 3:17 shows us that true godly wisdom is pure, peaceable, gentle, flexible, merciful, sincere, and full of good fruit. If someone’s words don’t line up with these qualities, they’re not worth listening to. But if they do, we may just be hearing something shaped by the Spirit. It’s a thoughtful, honest episode that helps all of us pay better attention to the voices we trust — and to the kind of voice we want to be for others.

*The voices shared in this program come from individuals who hold Tar Hollow close to their hearts. While their stories and perspectives are deeply valued, they may not reflect the official views of the Tar Hollow Committee or Sidney First Methodist Church.