EP 91 // You Know God...So Why Don't You Feel Close to Him? : From Learning About God to Experiencing Him

EP 91 // You Know God...So Why Don't You Feel Close to Him? : From Learning About God to Experiencing Him

June 28, 2026 · 29 min · Episode 91

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In this episode, Erin Jean explores the gap between knowing about God and experiencing His presence, emphasizing the importance of relationship over mere knowledge.

Hey Sweet Friend! Do you ever feel like you know about God... but long to actually experience His presence? Maybe you've read the Bible, listened to countless sermons, prayed faithfully, and filled journal after journal—but something still feels missing. In this deeply personal episode, I share the story behind In His Presence™ and why I've become so passionate about the intersection of Christian faith, neuroscience, the nervous system, and neurotheology. After years of coaching women through emotional healing and navigating my own painful season of marriage, anxiety, and uncertainty, I discovered something that changed everything: Information alone doesn't create transformation. God designed us for relationship—not just knowledge. In this episode, you'll discover:✨ Why knowing Scripture isn't always enough to experience God's peace✨ How your nervous system influences your ability to receive connection✨ Why faith and neuroscience beautifully complement one another✨ What neurotheology teaches us about experiencing God's presence✨ How Immanuel Prayer became a turning point in Erin's own healing journey✨ The heart and vision behind In His Presence™ If you've ever felt spiritually…

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