Discernment vs. Burden Bearing
Have you ever walked into a room and suddenly felt overwhelmed, anxious, or heavy—and wondered if you were just being too sensitive or even a bit crazy? You're not alone. Last week, we unpacked the idea that what you're feeling may actually be spiritual discernment—and this week, we’re taking it further.
Join Tricia and Murray as they dive into the difference between discernment and burden bearing—two powerful spiritual gifts that often get confused.
What exactly is discernment?
How is it different from carrying someone else’s burden?
Why do you sometimes feel emotionally or physically impacted when you're around certain people?
Murray unpacks how discernment is like a spiritual camera—capturing what’s going on in the atmosphere or in someone’s life (Hebrews 5:14). Then we move into burden bearing—the God-given invitation to carry His heart for someone’s pain, not their “stuff.”
Hear real-life stories, including:
Tricia’s experience during a pre-church-split season in Langley
A powerful insight from Curtis: "People are not their stuff"
Lorelei’s unforgettable moment on a city bus
We also dig into key scriptures like Isaiah 53, Isaiah 61, Galatians 6, and Ezekiel 4 to help you recognize these gifts in your own life—and use them with wisdom.
Whether you’ve been overwhelmed by emotion in intercession or confused by what you're “picking up” in conversations, this episode will help you find clarity, language, and purpose for your spiritual sensitivity.
You can unpack it all even more deeply in Murray’s book Keepers of the Presence.