If you've ever wrestled with a big decision and wondered, God, what do You want me to do? This conversation is for you. I sit down with podcaster  Katrin Hegman to unpack a beautiful story from Genesis that offers practical, biblical wisdom we can use for discerning God's will. We talk about making decisions rooted in faith instead of fear, recognizing God's direction, and learning to trust His timing. If you're facing a crossroads or simply want to grow in hearing God's voice more clearly, this episode will give you both confidence and peace.

Remember, I'd love to connect more on Instagram, where you'll find me at @donnaajones. And don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss a single episode!

Xo,

Donna

Key Takeaways:

0:03:00 - Making Decisions WITH God, Not Just FOR God

0:08:46 - Don’t Take Shortcuts on the 500-Mile Journey

0:11:42 - Fear-Based Choices Always Backfire

0:15:30 - The $50 Price Tag of Integrity

0:21:23 - From Plan B to God’s Restored Plan A

What We Talk About
Why discerning God's will can feel difficult
The story of Isaac and Rebekah in Genesis 24
Why shortcuts often lead us away from God's best
Making decisions from faith instead of fear
Practical questions to evaluate whether you're walking in God's will
The importance of integrity and biblical wisdom
Why circumstances alone shouldn't determine your decisions
Asking God for confirmation in meaningful ways
Learning to wait, observe, and trust God's timing
Thanking God for His guidance and building a testimony of His faithfulness


A Biblical Process for Discerning God's Will

Don't Take Shortcuts
Choose integrity over convenience.
Trust God's timing instead of rushing the process.

Don't Make Decisions Out of Fear
Examine your motives.
Ask whether fear or faith is leading your choice.

Make Sure You're Already Walking in God's Will
Live with integrity.
Practice biblical wisdom.
Obey the last thing God asked you to do.

Seek God's Direction, Not Just Good Circumstances
Pray specifically.
Ask God for meaningful confirmation rather than simply looking for open doors.

Wait and Confirm
Observe.
Ask questions.
Don't rush to conclusions.
Thank God for His Faithfulness
Celebrate His guidance.
Let His faithfulness become part of your testimony.

Donna’s Resources:

Order a copy of my latest book - 

Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life: A Biblical Guide to Communicating Thoughts, Feelings, and Opinions with Grace, Truth, and Zero Regret. 

It is available anywhere books are sold– here is the link on Amazon. 

If you need a helpful resource for someone exploring faith and Christianity or simply want to strengthen your own knowledge, you’ll want a copy of my book, Seek: A Woman’s Guide to Meeting God.

It’s a must for seekers, new believers, and those who want to deepen their faith.

Connect with Katrin:

Love God First Podcast: https://katrinlhagman5.podbean.com/

Let’s Connect:

Instagram: @donnaajones    

Website: www.donnajones.org    

Donna’s speaking schedule: https://donnajones.org/events/ 

If you've ever wrestled with a big decision and wondered,&nbsp;God, what do You want me to do? This conversation is for you. I sit down with podcaster&nbsp; Katrin Hegman to unpack a beautiful story from Genesis that offers practical, biblical wisdom we can use for discerning God's will. We talk about making decisions rooted in faith instead of fear, recognizing God's direction, and learning to trust His timing. If you're facing a crossroads or simply want to grow in hearing God's voice more clearly, this episode will give you both confidence and peace.
Remember, I'd love to connect more on Instagram, where you'll find me at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/donnaajones/?hl=en">@donnaajones</a>. And don&rsquo;t forget to subscribe so you don&rsquo;t miss a single episode!
Xo,
Donna
Key Takeaways:
0:03:00 - Making Decisions WITH God, Not Just FOR God
0:08:46 - Don&rsquo;t Take Shortcuts on the 500-Mile Journey
0:11:42 - Fear-Based Choices Always Backfire
0:15:30 - The $50 Price Tag of Integrity
0:21:23 - From Plan B to God&rsquo;s Restored Plan A
What We Talk About
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Why discerning God's will can feel difficult</li>
<li aria-level="1">The story of Isaac and Rebekah in Genesis 24</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why shortcuts often lead us away from God's best</li>
<li aria-level="1">Making decisions from faith instead of fear</li>
<li aria-level="1">Practical questions to evaluate whether you're walking in God's will</li>
<li aria-level="1">The importance of integrity and biblical wisdom</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why circumstances alone shouldn't determine your decisions</li>
<li aria-level="1">Asking God for confirmation in meaningful ways</li>
<li aria-level="1">Learning to wait, observe, and trust God's timing</li>
<li aria-level="1">Thanking God for His guidance and building a testimony of His faithfulness</li>
</ul>
 A Biblical Process for Discerning God's Will
Don't Take Shortcuts
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Choose integrity over convenience.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Trust God's timing instead of rushing the process.</li>
</ul>
Don't Make Decisions Out of Fear
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Examine your motives.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Ask whether fear or faith is leading your choice.</li>
</ul>
Make Sure You're Already Walking in God's Will
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Live with integrity.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Practice biblical wisdom.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Obey the last thing God asked you to do.</li>
</ul>
Seek God's Direction, Not Just Good Circumstances
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Pray specifically.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Ask God for meaningful confirmation rather than simply looking for open doors.</li>
</ul>
Wait and Confirm
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Observe.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Ask questions.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Don't rush to conclusions.</li>
</ul>
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">Thank God for His Faithfulness</li>
</ol>
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Celebrate His guidance.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Let His faithfulness become part of your testimony.</li>
</ul>
Donna&rsquo;s Resources:
Order a copy of my latest book -&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Healthy-Conflict-Peaceful-Life-Communicating/dp/1400243998">Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life: A Biblical Guide to Communicating Thoughts, Feelings, and Opinions with Grace, Truth, and Zero Regret.&nbsp;</a>
It is available anywhere books are sold&ndash; <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Healthy-Conflict-Peaceful-Life-Communicating/dp/1400243998">here is the link on Amazon.&nbsp;</a>
If you need a helpful resource for someone exploring faith and Christianity or simply want to strengthen your own knowledge, you&rsquo;ll want a copy of my book, <a href="https://seekmeetinggod.com/">Seek: A Woman&rsquo;s Guide to Meeting God.</a>
It&rsquo;s a must for seekers, new believers, and those who want to deepen their faith.
Connect with Katrin:
Love God First Podcast: <a href="https://katrinlhagman5.podbean.com/">https://katrinlhagman5.podbean.com/</a>
Let&rsquo;s Connect:
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/donnaajones/?hl=en">@donnaajones</a> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Website: <a href="http://www.donnajones.org">www.donnajones.org</a> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Donna&rsquo;s speaking schedule: <a href="https://donnajones.org/events/">https://donnajones.org/events/</a>&nbsp;

If you’ve ever had a conversation where you’ve walked away thinking, “Wow! That was just what I needed”, you know you felt encouraged, learned a thing or two, laughed, and maybe even felt a bit challenged.

Author, national speaker, and pastor’s wife, Donna Jones provides life-giving “that’s just what I needed” conversations to help you know, love, and follow God in the midst of real-life--the one with daily demands and crazy cultural chaos. Sometimes she’ll welcome a guest we can learn from; sometimes the conversation will be just her and you.

 But, Donna’s hope is that each conversation will be exactly what you need.

That's Just What I Needed Podcast

If you’ve ever had a conversation where you’ve walked away thinking, “Wow! That was just what I needed”, you know you felt encouraged, learned a thing or two, laughed, and maybe even felt a bit challenged. Author, national speaker, and pastor’s wife, Donna Jones provides life-giving “that’s just what I needed” conversations to help you know, love, and follow God in the midst of real-life--the one with daily demands and crazy cultural chaos. Sometimes she’ll welcome a guest we can learn from; sometimes the conversation will be just her and you. But, Donna’s hope is that each conversation will be exactly what you need.

If you&rsquo;ve ever had a conversation where you&rsquo;ve walked away thinking, &ldquo;Wow! That was just what I needed&rdquo;, you know you felt encouraged, learned a thing or two, laughed, and maybe even felt a bit challenged. Author, national speaker, and pastor&rsquo;s wife, Donna Jones provides life-giving &ldquo;that&rsquo;s just what I needed&rdquo; conversations to help you know, love, and follow God in the midst of real-life--the one with daily demands and crazy cultural chaos. Sometimes she&rsquo;ll welcome a guest we can learn from; sometimes the conversation will be just her and you. But, Donna&rsquo;s hope is that each conversation will be exactly what you need.

That's Just What I Needed

How to Know God's Will: Biblical Steps to Make Confident Decisions with Katrin Hagman

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