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Episode 19: Cries That Get Your Father's Attention
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- Jun 9, 2026
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Summary
In this episode of Walking Close, Living Changed, Brian talks about the kinds of cries that get God's attention as a loving Father. Using the picture of a parent recognizing the different cries of a child, Brian explains that God knows the difference between casual complaints, spiritual hunger, repentance, and deep compassion for others. Through scriptures from Psalms, Matthew, Peter, Job, and the words of Jesus on the cross, Brian shows that God hears His children and responds to cries that come from hunger for Him, a heart ready to change, and compassion for broken people. This episode encourages listeners to cry out to God honestly, trust His Father's heart, and allow Him to respond with nourishment, correction, and transformation. Key Topics Discussed God as a loving Father who hears His children The difference between casual cries and desperate cries Why God responds to brokenhearted prayers The cry of spiritual hunger Hungering and thirsting for righteousness Losing and recovering spiritual appetite The cry of repentance Repentance as a desire to be changed by God The power of a one-degree shift The cry of compassion for others Relevant Scriptures Psalm 34:17–19 — God hears the cries of the righteous, stays close to the brokenhearted, and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 18:6 — David cries out to the Lord in distress, and God hears his voice. 1 Peter 3:12 — The Lord watches over the righteous and keeps His ears open to their prayers. Matthew 5:6 — Jesus promises that those who hunger and thirst for righteousness will be filled. 1 Peter 2:2–3 — Believers are called to crave pure spiritual nourishment like newborn babies. Psalm 42:1–2 — The psalmist describes a deep thirst and longing for the living God. Matthew 7:9–11 — Jesus teaches that the heavenly…