Do you ever wonder if you really hear God’s voice—or if it’s just your own thoughts? In this episode of Believe & Become, Josh and Corina unpack the biblical foundation for hearing from God and share practical ways to tune your heart to His Spirit. You’ll discover how God speaks through His Word, His Spirit, and even your own thoughts and feelings, and how to discern His gentle, kind, and wise voice from fear, doubt, or condemnation.

The truth is: you were created to hear Him. Jesus said, “My sheep hear My voice” (John 10:27). Whether through a whisper of peace, a picture in your mind, or a verse highlighted in Scripture, the Lord is always speaking—and you can grow in confidence that you’re hearing Him clearly.

• The difference between God’s written Word (logos) and His spoken Word (rhema)

• How to test what you hear against Scripture and God’s character

• Simple steps to tune your heart and eliminate distractions

• Why God’s voice always carries peace, hope, and encouragement—not fear or condemnation

• The many ways God speaks: thoughts, impressions, emotions, pictures, dreams, and more

• How to involve your kids and family in practicing hearing God’s voice

• Encouragement to record what God says so you can build a history with Him

• Matthew 4:4 – “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.”

• John 10:27 – “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.”

• John 15:7 – “If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you…”

• Luke 1:37–38 – “For nothing will be impossible with God… May it be done to me according to your word.”

• John 8:47 – “He who is of God hears God’s words…”

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What if changing your words could actually change your life?

In this episode, Josh and Corina unpack the biblical foundation and spiritual power behind declarations—speaking God’s truth out loud over your life. Drawing from Proverbs, Romans, Ephesians, and personal stories, they reveal how shifting your words rewires your brain, shapes your beliefs, and releases supernatural grace.

Whether you’ve struggled with negative self-talk, past labels, or just want to deepen your walk with God, this episode will equip you with practical, life-giving tools to change your thoughts by changing your words.

• Why declarations aren’t “woo-woo”—they’re biblical and powerful

• How to identify lies you’ve been believing and replace them with truth

• The difference between acknowledging facts and standing in truth

• How your words literally impact your brain, your emotions, and your outcomes

• Why you should say declarations out loud (not just in your head)

• How Abraham’s name change became a model for faith and identity

• Tips for creating declarations rooted in Scripture and using them daily

“Your words don’t just describe your life—they shape it.”
“Let the weak say, ‘I am strong.’ That’s not denial—that’s truth in action.”
“When I changed my words, I started to see grace flood into areas I’d struggled for years.”

• Proverbs 18:21 – Death and life are in the power of the tongue.

• Proverbs 16:24 – Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the bones.

• Romans 8:11 – The same Spirit who raised Jesus from the dead gives life to our mortal bodies.

• Ephesians 4:29 – Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth… that it may impart grace to the hearers.

• Joel 3:10 – Let the weak say, “I am strong.”

• Philippians 4:19 – God shall supply all your needs…

• Isaiah 53 – By His stripes, you are healed.

• Create 3–5 personal declarations using Scripture.

• Say them out loud every morning and evening.

• Reframe your everyday phrases:

  • “I have to...” → “I get to...”

  • “This is hard...” → “I can do this with grace.”

  • “I always forget...” → “I remembered. I have the mind of Christ!”

• Where have I been speaking death over myself?

• What lie have I believed that I can replace with God’s truth?

• What is one Scripture I can declare daily to renew my mind?

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• (00:00:00) - Introduction: Why Declarations Matter
• (00:03:38) - The Biblical Foundation of Speaking Truth
• (00:07:16) - Rewiring Your Mind with God’s Word
• (00:10:54) - “Let the Weak Say I Am Strong”: What That Really Means
• (00:14:32) - Declarations vs. Denial: Speaking Truth Over Facts
• (00:18:10) - How to Create Declarations That Stick
• (00:21:48) - Corina’s Story: Real-Life Transformation Through Words
• (00:25:26) - Practical Tips for Daily Declaration Practice
• (00:29:04) - Final Thoughts + Encouragement

Do you ever feel stuck trying to earn God’s approval—even when you know you’re saved by grace? In this powerful episode, Josh and Corina unpack Galatians 3 and explore how sanctification happens by belief—not by striving.

You’ll learn how to move from religious performance into security in your identity in Christ, how to spot when you're living by duty instead of faith, and how to use declarations to reinforce who God says you are.

It’s time to stop working for what God already gave you—and start living from your true identity in Christ.

• Why belief is more powerful than behavior

• How striving leads to burnout—and how to break free

• The difference between faith-driven action and duty-driven obligation

• Abraham’s identity shift and what it means for you

• How to use declarations to align your beliefs and actions

• Real-life stories of identity, transformation, and walking by faith

“We move forward in the kingdom the same way we got in—by faith. Not by performance, not by effort. By believing what God says about us.”

“Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?” — Galatians 3:2

• Where are you operating out of duty instead of identity?

• What lie might be holding you back from living in freedom?

• What does God say about who you are in this season?

• What can you start declaring to bring your beliefs into alignment?

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• (00:00:00) - Sanctification Happens by Belief, Not Works
• (00:03:22) - Faith, Not Performance: Breaking Free From Striving
• (00:06:44) - Receiving by Grace: Stop Trying to Earn What’s Already Yours
• (00:10:06) - Identity vs. Assignment: Do You Know Who You Are?
• (00:13:28) - Your Beliefs Are More Important Than Your Actions
• (00:16:50) - Abraham’s Name Change & Your Identity in Christ
• (00:20:12) - How to Use Declarations to Shape Belief
• (00:23:34) - Real-Life Stories: Believing Who God Says You Are
• (00:26:56) - Reflect + Respond: Questions, Coaching & Takeaways