Have you ever wondered if God’s gone quiet… or if you’ve just stopped listening? In this episode, I talk about what it really means to hear the voice of God — and why sometimes His voice sounds faint, distant, or even distorted. I share how I realized that distractions, idols, and divided attention can block what God is trying to say, and what it looks like to give Him your full focus again. This one’s all about clearing the noise so you can finally hear God clearly.
Want to actually hear God when you read His Word?
I put together a free guide that shows you how to turn your Bible reading into a real conversation with Him — not just a routine.
Download it now and start hearing His voice in a whole new way: https://stan.store/darinstarks/p/turn-bible-reading-into-a-conversation-with-god
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The ONE Verse Every Christian Man Must Know
Who told you what it means to be a man? Culture shouts that your worth comes from money, women, and status—but God says something entirely different. In this episode, we break down Psalm 1 to uncover the biggest lies men are told about identity and where true value is actually found. If you’ve ever wrestled with who you are, this conversation will show you the difference between being defined by the world and being rooted in God’s Word.
Want to put this into practice? Grab your copy of my guide, Disciplines of a Godly Man, and start building a stronger walk with God today → https://stan.store/darinstarks/p/disciplines-of-a-godly-man
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How I Turned My Bible Study Time into a Conversation with God
What if the reason you’ve never really “heard God” isn’t because He’s silent—but because you’ve been approaching the Bible the wrong way? In this episode, I share the simple mindset shift that turned Scripture from silent ink on a page into real conversations with the living God. Each episode, I walk you through practical questions to ask while reading that unlock intimacy, clarity, and the sense that God is actually speaking back. If you’ve ever wondered, “Why doesn’t God talk to me?”—this podcast may change everything.
This guide will help you turn every Bible reading into a real conversation with God. Download it here → https://stan.store/darinstarks/p/turn-bible-reading-into-a-conversation-with-god
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This One Scripture Ended My Lukewarm Faith
One Bible verse completely ended my lukewarm faith. I know that sounds wild, but it’s true — this verse flipped everything for me and showed me what it really means to know and love God. In this episode of The Disciples Journal, I share the exact verse, why it hit me so hard, and the practical steps I took to move from half-hearted faith to fully devoted to Christ. If you’ve ever struggled with feeling distant from God or just “going through the motions,” this message is for you.
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This Bible Verse Will Change How You See God Forever
I’m starting a new series called Darin’s Diary. Every Monday, I’ll be sharing something real that I’m learning about God as I dig into His Word for myself. This isn’t secondhand from pastors, mentors, or books — it’s me opening up my Bible, wrestling with what it says, and sharing how it’s changing my walk with Him.
In this first episode, I’m talking about a verse that completely reshaped the way I see God: John 1:14 — “The Word became flesh and dwelt among us.” Growing up, I thought I understood God’s love, but when I read this verse in its original context, it hit me in a whole new way. For the first audience — both Jews and Gentiles — this was shocking. Unlike the distant gods of the Greco-Roman world, Jesus stepped down, put on flesh, and lived among us. That changes everything.
This episode is all about rediscovering God’s love in a fresh way — the kind that makes you fall in love with Him all over again. My hope is that as you watch, you’ll see that God isn’t distant, He’s close, and He cares about every detail of your life.
Let me know in the comments what stood out to you most, and don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes of Darin’s Diary.
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The Disciples Journal documents the everyday life of following Jesus, offering practical steps, insights, and encouragement to help you get closer to God. Join host Darin Starks as he shares personal stories, the experiences of others, and gospel-driven perspectives from the Bible, providing the guidance you need to walk with Jesus in your everyday life and stay focused on Him.
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