God Asked Me “What Do You Want?” — Hearing His Voice Through Fasting, Letting Go, and Becoming a Peacemaker

Choosing a Life With God: Obedience, Healing & the Courage to Slow Down

In this final episode before summer sabbatical, Hala reflects on the journey God has taken her on over the past year — from heartbreak, confusion, and striving to a life marked by obedience, healing, intentionality, and deep connection with the Lord. Through a vulnerable spoken word poem written during one of the hardest seasons of her life, Hala shares how God has transformed her through daily choices to walk closely with Him. This episode explores what it means to: * hear God in everyday life * live differently as a Christian * become a good steward of your calling * slow down and notice God’s goodness * choose obedience even when it’s hard * rest with God without guilt * follow the rhythms of Jesus in a busy world You’ll also hear reflections from Hala’s recent women’s retreat, the meaning behind “spoonfuls of honey,” and why healing, discipline, repentance, and intentional living are all part of walking with Jesus. If you’ve been longing to feel closer to God, overwhelmed by life, craving rest, or wondering how to truly live out your faith in everyday moments, this episode is for you. Topics covered: Christian podcast for women, hearing God’s voice, listening prayer, Christian encouragement, spiritual growth, slowing down, Christian rest, obedience to God, healing with Jesus, faith journey, women of faith, walking with God, spiritual disciplines, Christian motherhood, surrender, stewarding your calling, Christian life coaching, intimacy with God. Connect with Hala: Website: spoonfulsofhoneycoaching.com [http://www.spoonfulsofhoneycoaching.com] Podcast: Spoonfuls of Honey Resources: Conversations With God devotional + listening prayer tools [https://stan.store/halasahlmancoach]

You Don’t Have to Chase God — He’s Already Pursuing You with Whitney Lowe

Have you ever felt far from God… or wondered if He’s still pursuing you after everything you’ve walked through? In this deeply moving episode of the Spoonfuls of Honey Podcast, Hala sits down with author and content creator Whitney Lowe to talk about God’s relentless love, prayer, shame, revival, motherhood, healing, and what it really means to be pursued by Him. Whitney vulnerably shares her story of walking through an eating disorder, wrestling with faith, experiencing miscarriage, and rediscovering the heart of God through the book of Hosea. Together, we talk about: ✨ How to recognize God’s pursuit in everyday life ✨ Why prayer helps us notice God’s goodness ✨ What revival actually looks like ✨ How shame keeps us from intimacy with God ✨ Reading Scripture through the lens of God’s love ✨ Finding God in motherhood, suffering, and unanswered questions This episode is for the woman who wants to feel close to God again… the woman who feels spiritually tired… and the woman longing to hear His voice and recognize His sweetness in her everyday life. One of Whitney’s most powerful reminders: “Stop chasing God and turn around to see that His goodness and mercy are following you.” (Psalm 23) 🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube 📖 Featuring Whitney Lowe, author of Called Back to Who You Are Follow Whitney on Instagram Here! [https://www.instagram.com/whitneypiersonlowe/] Get her book here! [https://amzn.to/3RhFKNA] Connect with Hala here! [https://stan.store/halasahlmancoach] #ChristianPodcast #HearingGod #ChristianWomen #FaithPodcast #PrayerLife #BibleStudy #ChristianMotherhood #GodsLove #Revival #ChristianEncouragement #WomenOfFaith #ChristianLiving #SpiritualGrowth #Jesus #WhitneyLowe #SpoonfulsOfHoney

God Asked Me “What Do You Want?” — Hearing His Voice Through Fasting, Letting Go, and Becoming a Peacemaker

What happens when God stops pointing out what needs to change… and instead asks you a question? In this deeply personal episode of Spoonfuls of Honey, Hala shares a powerful week of encountering God through listening prayer, fasting, and surrender—and the moment everything shifted. After sensing God invite her into a fast, Hala experienced a vivid image of her heart being cleansed—revealing hidden areas that were keeping her stuck. But instead of giving her a list of what to fix, God led her to Matthew 7:7 (“Ask, Seek, Knock”)… and then gently asked: “What do you want to ask Me for?” In this episode, you’ll hear: * How to hear God’s voice through fasting and listening prayer * What spiritual resistance can feel like—and how to push through it * Why God may not always give you answers… but instead invite you deeper * How asking God for the right thing can transform your life and calling * The moment Hala realized she is called to be a peacemaker—and how it’s changing everything * A powerful picture of releasing emotional burdens and finally experiencing freedom and rest in God If you’re a Christian woman who: * Feels spiritually stuck or disconnected * Is craving clarity, peace, or direction * Wants to grow in hearing God’s voice in a real, personal way * Is carrying things you were never meant to hold alone This episode will meet you right where you are—and gently invite you into deeper surrender. You don’t need to strive for God’s voice. Sometimes, you just need to slow down enough to hear the question He’s already asking. ✨ Next Steps: Download Hala’s free resources to help you grow in listening prayer and start recognizing your own “spoonfuls of honey”: * Spoonfuls of Honey Guide [https://stan.store/halasahlmancoach/p/free-spoonfuls-of-honey-guide] * Listening Prayer Guide [https://stan.store/halasahlmancoach/p/get-the-beginners-guide-to-listening-prayer] Connect with Hala here [https://stan.store/halasahlmancoach]

From Winter to Spring: How God Renews Your Heart When You Stay Obedient

In this episode of Spoonfuls of Honey, Hala Sahlman shares a powerful reflection on what it looks like to stay faithful to God through busy, distracting, and even spiritually “dry” seasons—and how those seasons often lead to unexpected breakthrough. Through a personal story of walking through winter into spring, Hala unpacks the spiritual parallel of obedience, perseverance, and trusting God’s timing. She also shares how listening prayer helped her surrender her plans, quiet distractions, and receive clarity from the Lord in the middle of a full and overwhelming season. If you’ve been feeling pulled in a million directions, struggling to hear God clearly, or wondering if your faithfulness is making a difference—this episode will remind you that spring always comes. You’ll learn: * How to practice listening prayer in the middle of a busy life * Why obedience to God matters more than “good” ideas * What it means to let God purify your thoughts and words * How to recognize spiritual “springtime” after a hard season * Why following Jesus is actually the easier way to live This episode will encourage you to slow down, notice God’s voice, and trust that your consistency is producing a harvest—even when you can’t see it yet. ✨ Free resources mentioned: * Listening Prayer Guide [https://stan.store/halasahlmancoach/p/get-the-beginners-guide-to-listening-prayer] * Spoonfuls of Honey reflection practice [https://stan.store/halasahlmancoach/p/free-spoonfuls-of-honey-guide] * 30-Day Conversations with God Devotional [https://stan.store/halasahlmancoach/p/pdf-conversations-with-god-30-day-devotion] Learn more about coaching, resources, and retreats here! [https://stan.store/halasahlmancoach]

People Change in the Presence of Jesus: Letting Go of Control, Choosing Kindness & Hearing God in Everyday Life

What if the way people change… starts with you? In this episode of the Spoonfuls of Honey Podcast, Hala shares a powerful and convicting truth: people are changed in the presence of Jesus. And sometimes the way they experience His presence is through you. Through real-life stories—from a distracted, overwhelming day to the dynamics of marriage and motherhood—Hala unpacks what it looks like to stop trying to control others and instead let God be God. You’ll hear biblical encouragement from the story of David and Saul, a fresh perspective on the popular “let them” mindset, and a simple but life-changing shift: 👉 What if it’s not “let them”… but “let Him”? This episode will help you: * Let go of control and trust God in difficult relationships * Respond with kindness instead of frustration * Recognize how the Holy Spirit works through your daily choices * Create a more peaceful, Christ-centered home * Hear God more clearly in the middle of everyday life If you’ve been feeling distracted, reactive, or disconnected from God, this conversation will gently guide you back to His presence—and remind you that transformation starts there. 💛 FREE RESOURCES: Download your Listening Prayer Guide + Spoonfuls of Honey Guide [https://stan.store/halasahlmancoach] to start hearing God and noticing His goodness daily. 📲 CONNECT: Follow along on Instagram @spoonfulsofhoneypodcast [https://www.instagram.com/spoonfulsofhoneypodcast/] and share your “spoonful of honey” from this episode!