What do we do when God feels silent and life unfolds in ways we never expected?

In this honest conversation, Jennifer Slattery and Bible teacher Courtney Reissig explore what it looks like to hold onto faith in seasons of disappointment, disillusionment, and deep uncertainty. When prayers feel unanswered and circumstances challenge what we believe about God, it’s easy to question His goodness, His presence, and His plan.

Together, Jennifer and Courtney discuss how hardship can shake our expectations without undoing our faith—and how, like Peter, we can continue returning to Christ, trusting that He alone holds the words of eternal life.

Download this episodes free companion guide HERE. Scroll down for reflective questions.

Resource referenced: Someone to Believe In: Embracing the Savior Who Stays the Same When Everything Else Changes by Courtney Reissig

📖 Scriptures Discussed
John 6:66–68 – When others walked away, Peter said, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.”
John 11:1–44 – Jesus’ interaction with Mary and Martha after Lazarus’ death reveals both His compassion and His power over life and death
John 14:18 – “I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.”
John 16:33 – “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
Romans 8:37–39 – Nothing—not hardship, loss, or uncertainty—can separate us from God’s love in Christ
John 10:11 – Jesus is the Good Shepherd who remains trustworthy when earthly leaders fail

Connect with Courtney Reissig:

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Find Jennifer Slattery:

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Reflective Questions
When have I experienced a season where God felt silent? What thoughts about Him surfaced during that time?
What story is my current struggle telling me about God—and how does that compare with what Scripture reveals about His character?
Like Peter in John 6, where else am I tempted to turn when faith feels difficult? What helps me return to Christ?
How have I seen God’s faithfulness in the past that I can intentionally remember in this season?
Am I allowing myself space to process disappointment or spiritual hurt, or am I trying to move forward too quickly?
What is one small, practical way I can turn toward Jesus this week, even if my faith feels weak?

What do we do when God feels silent and life unfolds in ways we never expected?
In this honest conversation, Jennifer Slattery and Bible teacher Courtney Reissig explore what it looks like to hold onto faith in seasons of disappointment, disillusionment, and deep uncertainty. When prayers feel unanswered and circumstances challenge what we believe about God, it&rsquo;s easy to question His goodness, His presence, and His plan.
Together, Jennifer and Courtney discuss how hardship can shake our expectations without undoing our faith&mdash;and how, like Peter, we can continue returning to Christ, trusting that He alone holds the words of eternal life.
Download this episodes free companion guide <a href="https://jenniferslatterylivesoutloud.com/downloads/when-life-doesnt-make-sense-clinging-to-faith-in-uncertain-seasons/">HERE</a>. Scroll down for reflective questions.
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Resource referenced: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Someone-Believe-Embracing-Everything-Changes-ebook/dp/B0FNTSH8BL/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=191659966772&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.CU8QX5zNrOv4GdbtifsPfu5yVfk9mw6ykgmANtzAtUnwNKS1F6SmUNDBPb-aS_0N7MCOOjmRZ7nV8f0Y95iZBaNMkqJkKivI3FY5jTPo207ePkTiehsL4hsry5FDtpuYipixFAypQcGAsUzIq8I5EPH8MOdvfc9fQbcZkmNt5t1mchgZHHMbuRkHZ9hrdwBgRu_9_PgRkn4VdEhHLLNt_d73GJvqhCD6Gb5wc-ajy84.8iu0g2FywucQ0YVOlvSG0r70JpwzRicuJP6iRkjidLo&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;hvadid=779648875585&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvexpln=0&amp;hvlocphy=1020414&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvocijid=12299204209434004582--&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvrand=12299204209434004582&amp;hvtargid=kwd-350733963767&amp;hydadcr=22535_13821241_8212&amp;keywords=courtney+reissig&amp;mcid=0d969254de3f3908a0e6b936ca73cf25&amp;qid=1775868066&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-1" aria-hidden="true"></a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Someone-Believe-Embracing-Everything-Changes-ebook/dp/B0FNTSH8BL/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=191659966772&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.CU8QX5zNrOv4GdbtifsPfu5yVfk9mw6ykgmANtzAtUnwNKS1F6SmUNDBPb-aS_0N7MCOOjmRZ7nV8f0Y95iZBaNMkqJkKivI3FY5jTPo207ePkTiehsL4hsry5FDtpuYipixFAypQcGAsUzIq8I5EPH8MOdvfc9fQbcZkmNt5t1mchgZHHMbuRkHZ9hrdwBgRu_9_PgRkn4VdEhHLLNt_d73GJvqhCD6Gb5wc-ajy84.8iu0g2FywucQ0YVOlvSG0r70JpwzRicuJP6iRkjidLo&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;hvadid=779648875585&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvexpln=0&amp;hvlocphy=1020414&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvocijid=12299204209434004582--&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvrand=12299204209434004582&amp;hvtargid=kwd-350733963767&amp;hydadcr=22535_13821241_8212&amp;keywords=courtney+reissig&amp;mcid=0d969254de3f3908a0e6b936ca73cf25&amp;qid=1775868066&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-1">Someone to Believe In: Embracing the Savior Who Stays the Same When Everything Else Changes&nbsp;by&nbsp;</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Courtney-Reissig/e/B071P841F5?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&amp;qid=1775868066&amp;sr=1-1">Courtney Reissig</a>
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📖 Scriptures Discussed
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<li data-section-id="1c3614o" data-start="1480" data-end="1644">John 6:66&ndash;68 &ndash; When others walked away, Peter said, &ldquo;Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.&rdquo;</li>
<li data-section-id="w5ghf6" data-start="1646" data-end="1829">John 11:1&ndash;44 &ndash; Jesus&rsquo; interaction with Mary and Martha after Lazarus&rsquo; death reveals both His compassion and His power over life and death</li>
<li data-section-id="kndprx" data-start="1831" data-end="1946">John 14:18 &ndash; &ldquo;I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.&rdquo;</li>
<li data-section-id="1lblxi3" data-start="1948" data-end="2090">John 16:33 &ndash; &ldquo;In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.&rdquo;</li>
<li data-section-id="ofwt4h" data-start="2092" data-end="2239">Romans 8:37&ndash;39 &ndash; Nothing&mdash;not hardship, loss, or uncertainty&mdash;can separate us from God&rsquo;s love in Christ</li>
<li data-section-id="ffh3o4" data-start="2241" data-end="2376">John 10:11 &ndash; Jesus is the Good Shepherd who remains trustworthy when earthly leaders fail</li>
</ul>
Connect with Courtney Reissig:
<a href="Resource%20referenced:%20Someone%20to%20Believe%20In:%20Embracing%20the%20Savior%20Who%20Stays%20the%20Same%20When%20Everything%20Else%20Changes&nbsp;by&nbsp;Courtney%20Reissig">on her website</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/courtneyreissig/">On Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/Courtney-Reissig/author/B071P841F5?ccs_id=244d661e-4574-465e-9fe8-4a3fd63646ff">Follow her work on Amazon</a>
Find Jennifer Slattery:
<a href="http://jenniferslatterylivesoutloud.com">On her website</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/slatteryjennifer/">Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083247680572">Facebook</a>
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00JKQ4ZTW">Amazon</a>
<a href="https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/s5w7a8">Subscribe to her free newsletter</a>
Reflective Questions
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<li data-section-id="8bkpdn" data-start="2823" data-end="2934">When have I experienced a season where God felt silent? What thoughts about Him surfaced during that time?</li>
<li data-section-id="ft8pss" data-start="2936" data-end="3070">What story is my current struggle telling me about God&mdash;and how does that compare with what Scripture reveals about His character?</li>
<li data-section-id="1pzyq80" data-start="3072" data-end="3190">Like Peter in John 6, where else am I tempted to turn when faith feels difficult? What helps me return to Christ?</li>
<li data-section-id="os47s5" data-start="3192" data-end="3293">How have I seen God&rsquo;s faithfulness in the past that I can intentionally remember in this season?</li>
<li data-section-id="ep7mut" data-start="3295" data-end="3415">Am I allowing myself space to process disappointment or spiritual hurt, or am I trying to move forward too quickly?</li>
<li data-section-id="8d2m92" data-start="3417" data-end="3518">What is one small, practical way I can turn toward Jesus this week, even if my faith feels weak?</li>
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Life is too short and God has too much for us to do for any of us to live enslaved. Jesus promised His followers would experience filled to overflowing life, a life characterized by joy, peace, and spiritual and emotional vitality. And yet, we daily make decisions based on fear, not faith. In Faith Over Fear, author and speaker Jennifer Slattery helps us see different areas of life where fear has a foothold, and how our identity as children of God can help us move from fear to faithful, bold living.

This podcast covers topics like:

⭐️ How to Overcome Fear
⭐️ Biblical Strategies for Overcoming Fear and Anxiety
⭐️ Powerful Steps to Fight Anxiety
⭐️ Finding God Faithful in Hard Seasons
⭐️ Courage to Wait on God

Jesus has more planned for us than we could imagine and He’s fully committed to perfecting that which concerns us. Fear holds us back, but His perfect love has the power to cast out all fear!

Life is too short and God has too much for us to do for any of us to live enslaved. Jesus promised His followers would experience filled to overflowing life, a life characterized by joy, peace, and spiritual and emotional vitality. And yet, we daily make decisions based on fear, not faith. In Faith Over Fear, author and speaker Jennifer Slattery helps us see different areas of life where fear has a foothold, and how our identity as children of God can help us move from fear to faithful, bold living.
This podcast covers topics like:
⭐️ How to Overcome Fear ⭐️ Biblical Strategies for Overcoming Fear and Anxiety ⭐️ Powerful Steps to Fight Anxiety ⭐️ Finding God Faithful in Hard Seasons ⭐️ Courage to Wait on God
Jesus has more planned for us than we could imagine and He’s fully committed to perfecting that which concerns us. Fear holds us back, but His perfect love has the power to cast out all fear!

Life is too short and God has too much for us to do for any of us to live enslaved. Jesus promised His followers would experience filled to overflowing life, a life characterized by joy, peace, and spiritual and emotional vitality. And yet, we daily...

Faith Over Fear

Bonus Episode: Trusting God When He Seems Silent and Faith Feels Weak

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