As the year winds down, many of us feel the tension between what’s been and what’s coming next.

In this last episode of the season, Troy reflects on the practice of seeking a Word for Your Season… not as a resolution, but as an invitation to slow down, listen, and discern what God may be speaking right now. This rhythm, practiced between Christmas and the end of the year, has become a meaningful way to look back with honesty and step forward with clarity.

You’ll hear the story behind how this practice began, why a single word can carry so much weight, and how God often speaks not in noise or pressure, but in quiet, steady presence.

This episode is for anyone who feels uncertain about the next season… tired from the last one… or simply longing to hear God more clearly.

At the end of the episode, Troy shares about the free Word for Your Season five-day devotional… a simple, guided experience designed to help you breathe, reflect, and listen for God’s Word for what’s ahead.

You can sign up for the free devotional at WhitmanCollective.com.

Take a breath. Create space. And listen for the word God is gently placing in your heart.

Sometimes we expect God to speak through big moments… signs, fireworks, or something that shakes the ground beneath us. But Scripture shows us something different. When Elijah was desperate for direction, God didn’t show up in the wind, the earthquake, or the fire. He spoke in a whisper.

In this episode, Troy shares what it really looks like to hear God in the quieter places of life. You’ll hear a personal story about a season when the path forward wasn’t obvious, yet clarity came in the most unexpected way — through stillness. We also explore Henry Blackaby’s insights from Experiencing God and how God often uses Scripture, prayer, circumstances, and community to reveal Himself rather than simply give instructions.

If you’ve been praying for direction or wondering why God feels silent, this episode will help you see that He may be speaking more than you think. Sometimes revelation isn’t loud… it’s steady. And the moment you create space for it, His guidance becomes much clearer.

Take a breath, slow down for a few minutes, and join us as we uncover the beauty of hearing God’s voice in the quiet.

Life can throw a lot of dirt on us… grief, setbacks, pressure, unanswered questions. Sometimes it feels like we’re sinking deeper instead of climbing out. But what if resilience isn’t about being unshakeable… but about learning how to keep stepping forward, even when the ground feels unstable?

In today’s episode, we step into Week 5 of the Rooted for Growth devotional and explore what real resilience looks like from a biblical, emotional, and therapeutic perspective. Using our key Scripture from Jeremiah 17, we talk about what it means to be rooted in a source that doesn’t run dry… especially when life does.

We also draw from Frederick Buechner’s powerful insights in Speak What We Feel and Secrets in the Dark — reminders that healing begins with honesty, and that God often meets us most tenderly in the dark places. Resilience grows not in the moments we hide, but in the moments we speak truth, feel deeply, and allow God to steady us.

Whether you're walking through grief, rebuilding after a hard season, or simply trying to keep going one day at a time… this episode offers hope, grounding, and encouragement.

Shake it off. Step up. You’re not alone in this.

Listen in and share with someone who needs strength today.