Have you ever wondered how to know if it’s really God’s voice that you hear?

In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Ryan Straarup, who recently uprooted his entire family from North Carolina to Utah to plant a new church—simply because he believed God told him to.

Ryan shares his vulnerable story of walking through depression, discerning God’s voice through Scripture, prophetic words, and community, and taking the bold step of faith to move across the country.

We talk about:

-How to recognize the difference between your own thoughts and God’s voice
-Why God confirms His word through other people and the local church
-What it feels like to follow God in the “messy middle” when doubts and silence come
-The emotional roller coaster of church planting and trusting God with your family’s future
-Why Ryan and his wife Bethany chose Utah County—one of the most unreached places in America—to launch Holy Church
-The importance of communion, spiritual practices, and staying rooted in God’s presence

Whether you’re wrestling with a big decision, questioning if God has really spoken to you, or just needing encouragement to keep walking in faith, Ryan’s story will inspire you to trust God’s voice—even when it leads you into unknown territory.

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00:00 Hearing God's Call: A Journey of Faith
02:47 Navigating Doubts and Emotions
05:56 The Power of Prophetic Words
08:50 The Decision to Plant a Church
11:45 Confirmation and Clarity in Calling
15:04 The Role of Community in Discernment
17:54 Experiencing God's Silence
20:51 Finding God in the Messy Middle
23:35 The Importance of Communion
26:37 Building a Church: The Vision for Holy Church
29:50 Support and Prayer for the Journey