Surviving Spiritual Silence with Autumn Miles

About this episode

Autumn Miles discusses the challenges of experiencing spiritual silence and offers hope and practical tips for those navigating this difficult time in their faith journey.

Have you ever experienced a time of spiritual silence when you felt like God wasn't hearing you and you weren't hearing God? If you've been there, if you're there right now, we have hope, we have practical tips for you today. Autumn Miles, podcast host, Liberty University professor, and author of "Holy Ghosted" dives into one of the most challenging experiences in faith: seasons of spiritual silence. Together, they explore what it means when you don't hear from God, how the church can do a better job addressing the hard places in our spiritual journeys, and why silence is so uncomfortable—and so necessary—for growth. Drawing from the story of Job and her own personal experiences, Autumn Miles dispels common myths about suffering and spiritual distance, offering practical tips and hope for those who are waiting for answers. Whether you're struggling with silence right now or want to be better equipped to support others, this conversation promises encouragement, wisdom, and an invitation to a deeper relationship with God. Key Takeaways from the Episode You're Not Alone: Autumn Miles shares her personal journey through spiritual silence and emphasizes that these seasons are not a…

People in this episode

Host: tinayeager

Guest: Autumn Miles

Topics covered

• spiritual silence
• faith challenges
• personal growth
• theology
• supporting others

Keywords

• spiritual silence
• faith
• Job
• suffering
• personal experiences
• theology
• growth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Liberty University

Books & works: Holy Ghosted

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