Book Review: Hearing God

Hearing God is one of my favorite books so far this year. It is a refreshing, witty, honest read from the teaching pastor at Hillsong in New York City. You will enjoy Nathan Finochio’s interesting perspectives on how we can hear God’s voice even in our fast-paced lives.

Book Review: Hearing God

Many Christians want to hear God’s voice, but aren’t sure how to listen for it. In Hearing God, Nathan Finochio dispels 10 common myths about how we think we are hearing from God. He straightens out Christian viewpoints with warmth, enthusiasm, and joy. You will be encouraged by his perspective on how to listen for God’s voice. It’s not as hard as you think.

His fresh voice will appeal to a wide age range of readers. I’m a Gen X’er, and I loved his humor and honesty that appeals to readers in my age group. I think Baby Boomers will enjoy his wiser-than-his-years approach with a fidelity to biblical teaching. Millennials will love his personal stories and exuberant zeal.

The Holy Spirit spoke to me in several chapters of this book. I truly appreciated the insight about spiritual warfare and prophetic encouragement. Though I regularly hear God’s voice in my prayer life, I was excited to learn new, practical ways to listen for his still, small voice. I’m certain that no matter how long you have been a Christian, you will be inspired to listen to God in new ways through this book.

Favorite Quotes from Hearing God

I highlighted many interesting passages in Hearing God, and these are just a few of my favorite quotes.

“Scripture is your litmus test for all other sorts of hearing, and it creates the grid of meaning and language within you to hear and discern.”

“Somehow in our world today, the Holy Spirit and the Bible have been pitted against each other. That’s like pitting Ronald McDonald against cheeseburgers.”

“You don’t need to be the Lone Ranger Christian when you have the right people around you. It’s hearing God for dummies, it’s safe, it’s more objective, and it’s biblical.”

“When a prophetic word has been measured and people you trust have confirmed that it’s probably God speaking, treat that prophetic word like it’s God speaking! Write it down, memorize it, pray about it, thank God for it, and use it as a tool to wage war.”

“A negative attitude toward creation is exactly why many of us can’t hear God speaking through it.”

And I’m still meditating upon this gem:

“God put Adam into a deep sleep while He was creating the best possible gift for him–Eve. I tend to think God prefers this mode–when we’re settled and in a place of obedience, yielded to the processes of life, and then awake to incredible things He’s been weaving out of our very sides, undetected.”

This book has a built-in study guide for group discussion. I’m planning to use it in my small group, because it’s sure to inspire lively conversation. Whether you use it personally or with others, Hearing God will grow your faith.

I received a preview copy of this excellent book from WaterBrook.

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