# God or My Mind? How to Discern Spiritual Experiences

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Podcast: [St. Anthony's Tongue](https://stenobird.com/podcast/st-anthony-s-tongue-4454106)
Published: 2026-06-22T05:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stanthonystongue/episodes/God-or-My-Mind--How-to-Discern-Spiritual-Experiences-e3l3jeb
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Support my Patreon! Buy a Zine! How do you know if something is from God, your own mind, or even the devil? In this episode, we talk about spiritual discernment through the wisdom of St. Ignatius of Loyola, especially when it comes to dreams, consolations, inner words, coincidences, and strange little moments in prayer. Catholic discernment is not about overthinking every grace or becoming spiritually paranoid. It is about receiving what leads us toward God, testing the fruit, and staying rooted in Christ, the sacraments, and the wisdom of the Church. We’ll discuss Ignatian discernment, consolation and desolation, spiritual experiences, and how to avoid both rationalizing grace away and clinging too tightly to spiritual feelings.

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