Can you really hear God's voice?

In Part 1 of this conversation, Anthony Serino and Pastor Sam Edwards explore what the Bible teaches about hearing God, growing in discernment, and walking in step with the Holy Spirit.
They discuss why hearing God is rooted in relationship—not performance—and share three biblical tests for discerning whether a thought truly comes from God.

In this episode:
• Does God still speak today?• The meaning of John 10:27 ("My sheep hear My voice")• Pentecost and the reversal of Babel• Three biblical filters for discernment• Why Scripture is the final authority• The importance of wise counsel and Christian community• Why obedience increases spiritual clarity• Learning to trust God one step at a time

Whether you're new to following Jesus or have walked with Him for years, this conversation offers practical biblical wisdom for recognizing God's voice with confidence.

Timestamps:
00:00 Hearing God Together
02:13 Why God Speaks
09:31 Pentecost & Babel
20:09 Three Tests for Discernment
28:18 Scripture Is the Authority
30:40 Wise Counsel Matters
49:58 Tuning Into God's Voice
56:32 Why God Gives the Next Step
01:01:08 Obedience Unlocks Hearing
01:08:17 Experiencing God's Presence
01:10:05 Closing Prayer

In this episode of The Fifth Gospel, Anthony Serino and Pastor Sam Edwards unpack one of Satan's primary strategies: distortion.

From Genesis 3 to modern culture, they explore how the enemy imitates God's design, twists truth, and creates confusion around identity, purpose, marriage, and morality. Through the lens of Scripture, they discuss why God's nature brings clarity while Satan's influence produces deception, compromise, and disorder.

Topics include:

• Satan's strategy of distortion and deception
• "Did God really say?" and the lie from Genesis 3
• Identity in Christ versus cultural identity
• Truth and compassion in difficult conversations
• Spiritual warfare and discernment
• Shame, condemnation, and new creation identity
• Marriage as a picture of Christ and the Church
• Distraction, compromise, and purpose
• The role of Scripture and the Holy Spirit in discovering truth
• Why clarity always comes from God

If you've ever struggled with confusion, compromise, identity questions, or discerning truth in today's culture, this conversation offers practical biblical wisdom for standing firm in God's Word.

In this episode of The Fifth Gospel, the hosts unpack Romans 12:2 and explain why renewing the mind is essential for real Christian transformation.

They discuss the difference between behavior modification and identity transformation, salvation versus sanctification, and how old thought patterns, emotions, and “soul wounds” can keep believers stuck in cycles of fear, shame, anxiety, and compromise.

Topics include:
-What Romans 12:2 really means in context
-How to stop conforming to the world’s mindset
-The difference between salvation and sanctification
-Why healing must be rooted in Jesus, not self-help
-How to identify fruit and uncover the root issue
-Taking thoughts captive biblically
-Healing soul wounds through surrender and the Holy Spirit
-Forgiveness, identity, and emotional renewal
-Practical steps for renewing your mind daily

If you’ve struggled with recurring habits, anxiety, negative thinking, unforgiveness, or spiritual stagnation, this conversation offers practical and biblical guidance for walking in the mind of Christ.