Surviving Spiritual Silence with Autumn Miles

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 sign of God’s absence or your spiritual failure (01:21).

• Debunking Myths: Instead of blaming ourselves or others, it’s important to recognize that even the most faithful—like Job—endure silence and suffering (03:11). Autumn Miles explains the importance of sound theology and discerning voices during tough seasons.

• The Value of Silence: In a noisy world, Autumn Miles encourages us to embrace quiet as an opportunity to grow closer to God and hear His wisdom in new ways (06:01).

• Honest Prayer: God wants our rawest emotions and deepest truths, not filtered pleasantries. Like Job and David, we’re invited to be real with God and let Him bring context and healing (15:05).

• Relationship Over Answers: It’s okay if you don’t get a neat answer. What your soul truly needs is connection with God, and He always meets us with His presence (23:32).

• A New Facet of God: Every season of silence is an invitation to know God in a deeper way—sometimes moving us from knowing about Him to truly seeing Him (24:02).

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Take the Next Step

• Read More: Grab Autumn Miles’s new book, Holy Ghosted, available wherever books are sold.

• Connect: Visit autumnmiles.com for more inspiration and to access her podcast.

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