How do you discern whether something is truly from God—or something internal?

In this episode, Rowan Miller sits down with Pastor Don Patterson to examine that question through lived experience. Don shares specific moments that shaped his faith: his early baptism, a growing sense of calling, and the deep loss of his son.

They also address more debated areas—speaking in tongues, impressions, and everyday moments where people claim God is speaking. Along the way, they connect these experiences to Scripture (James, Job, Paul, Peter) and ask what biblical discernment actually looks like.

This is a grounded conversation about grief, calling, and the challenge of interpreting spiritual experiences honestly.

Do you have questions for Pastor Don? send them to tmadask@gmail.com #bible , #christianity , #jesuschrist , #christiantheology , #faith , #god , #bibleverse , #apologetics , #relish

00:00:05 What Does It Mean for God to “Speak”?

00:02:00 Personal Experiences: Hearing God or Interpreting Feelings?

00:05:50 Life-Changing Moments and How We Interpret Them

00:08:30 Sensing a Call: How Do You Know It’s Real?

00:10:28 Where Faith Begins: Experience vs. Truth

00:14:08 Ongoing Change: Is God Still Speaking Today?

00:15:09 Job, Paul, Peter: Do Our Experiences Match Scripture?

00:16:31 Final Thoughts: Discernment, Gratitude, and Caution