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7 Reasons Why God May Be Silent

By Shane Idleman Published on April 23, 2025

The Bible tells us that there was a period of some 400 years before the birth of Christ when God stopped talking to His people through the prophets. While each of us has access to the Holy Spirit and the voice of God, through both the logos and the rhema, sometimes He also goes a little quiet on us personally — and those periods can feel like they’re 400 years long, too, especially when we’re desperate for answers. Why?

In this 49-minute message, Westside Christian Fellowship Pastor Shane Idleman explores seven possibilities. If you’re struggling to hear God’s voice right now, this is for you.

 

 

Shane Idleman is the founder and lead pastor of Westside Christian Fellowship in Southern California and the creator of the WCF Radio Network. His program, Regaining Lost Ground, points us back to God and reminds us that although times change, truth does not. His books, blogs, and sermons can all be found at ShaneIdleman.com.