If you’ve ever wrestled with the question, “Is this God speaking, or is it just me?”—or worse, “What if this is the enemy?”—you’re not alone. It’s a universal struggle for Christians, and Pastor Mike Signorelli of V1 Church, along with YouTuber and author Kap Chatfield, tackled it head-on in a recent conversation that was equal parts raw, insightful, and engaging.
Right from the start, Pastor Mike drops a truth bomb: “Don’t expect God to speak to you if your Bible is closed.” In a culture flooded with influencers and self-proclaimed prophets, he reminds us that many false voices gain traction simply because people aren’t reading Scripture for themselves. Instead of scrolling for spiritual soundbites, the challenge is to dive into the Word and let that be the foundation for hearing God.
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A standout moment in the discussion was the idea that “your voice will start to sound like the voice you listen to most often.” That means if you’re consuming negative, ungodly content, you’ll start to echo it. On the flip side, if you saturate your mind with God’s Word, your thoughts and decisions will align with His will.
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The conversation also takes a compelling turn toward submission and spiritual authority—an often uncomfortable topic in today’s hyper-independent culture. Pastor Mike challenges believers to truly be accountable to church leadership and allow themselves to be discipled, a key to growing in faith and clarity.
The overarching theme? Walking with God isn’t about perfectly predicting every step—it’s about staying close to Him, allowing His voice to be the loudest and trusting Him over our own plans. As Pastor Mike puts it, “If God gave us the full plan, we wouldn’t need Him. But this is a faith walk.”
For anyone struggling with discernment, decision-making or just feeling distant from God, this conversation is a must-watch. Check out the full video and dive deeper into the discussion—you might just find the clarity you’ve been praying for.
This article originally appeared on Charisma News, and is reposted with permission.
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James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.
