The Learning Disciple
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How to Fight Spiritual Dryness Without Pretending
When God feels silent
How to Stay Faithful When Following Jesus Costs You Something
di Randy Faulkner
In Episode 7 of The Learning Disciple, we talk about how to fight spiritual dryness without pretending. Many believers go through seasons where prayer feels harder, Scripture feels less alive, worship feels heavy, and the heart feels spiritually tired. In those moments, the temptation is often to either fake strength or quietly drift. But God does not call His people to pretend. He calls them to return honestly. In this episode, we explore what spiritual dryness really is, why it happens, and how the Lord meets believers in dry seasons with truth, grace, correction, and invitation. We also look at the theology of abiding, spiritual hunger, repentance, dependence, and communion with Christ. Whether you feel deeply dry right now or are trying to understand a season you have walked through before, this episode is a reminder that dryness is not the end of the story, and the answer is not performance — it is returning to Jesus. If you want more devotions or lessons throughout the week, subscribe to our newsletter Also check out our new Merch store, If you have any ideas, kindly leave suggestions in the comments for Merch logos, ect.
In Episode 6 of The Learning Disciple, we talk about one of the hardest and most honest parts of the Christian life: what to do when God feels silent. There are seasons when prayer feels unanswered, direction feels unclear, and the nearness of God does not feel as tangible as it once did. In those moments, many believers wrestle with confusion, discouragement, fear, and the question of whether God has withdrawn. In this episode, we explore what Scripture says about divine silence, waiting, and hiddenness, and why God’s silence is not the same as His absence. We also look at the theology of faith, trust, spiritual formation, and God’s unchanging character in dark seasons. If you have ever felt like heaven was quiet while your heart was crying out, this episode is a reminder that you are not alone, Scripture gives language for those seasons, and God is still at work even when He seems silent.
In Episode 5 of The Learning Disciple, we talk about how to stay faithful when following Jesus costs you something. Every believer who desires to live godly in Christ will face some form of resistance, whether it is rejection, misunderstanding, pressure, ridicule, isolation, or the quiet cost of choosing obedience over comfort. In this episode, we explore what persecution really looks like in the everyday Christian life, why suffering for Christ should not surprise us, and how God uses opposition to refine faith, deepen dependence, and conform us more to Jesus. This is also a deeply honest episode that reflects the heart behind The Learning Disciple: none of us have arrived, and learning to endure faithfully is something we are walking through together. Whether you are facing pressure in your family, workplace, relationships, convictions, or spiritual life, this episode is a reminder that you are not alone, Christ is with you, and faithfulness is worth it.
In Episode 4 of The Learning Disciple, we talk about how to trust God when life does not make sense. Every believer will face seasons of waiting, pain, confusion, disappointment, and uncertainty. In those moments, trusting God can sound easier than it feels. This episode explores what biblical trust really is, why God’s people often struggle with it, and how faith grows when we cannot see the full picture. We also look at the theology of God’s sovereignty, His wisdom, His faithfulness, and His presence in hard seasons. Whether you are walking through loss, delay, unanswered prayers, spiritual weariness, or simply a season you do not understand, this episode is a reminder that God is still working, still present, and still worthy of your trust. https://the-learning-disciple.beehiiv.com/ We now have a merch store! Be sure to order your new merch today! https://the-learning-disciple-shop.fourthwall.com/
In Episode 3 of The Learning Disciple, we take a deeper look at why prayer matters more than many of us realize. Prayer is not just something believers do before meals, during church, or in moments of crisis. It is one of the most personal and powerful parts of walking with God. In this episode, we talk about what prayer really is, why so many Christians struggle with consistency in prayer, and how prayer becomes the place where trust, surrender, worship, and dependence meet. We also explore the theology of prayer — what it means to call God Father, why we can come boldly before Him through Christ, how the Holy Spirit helps us when we do not know what to pray, and why prayer is essential in the life of a disciple. Whether your prayer life feels strong, weak, inconsistent, or nearly absent, this episode is a warm invitation to return to the presence of God and learn to speak with Him again.