# 517: When God Feels Silent

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Podcast: [Wire Talk with Karen Stubbs](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wire-talk-with-karen-stubbs-639214)
Published: 2026-05-12T07:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1230

## Resource

Today we’re continuing our Mothers of the Bible series by looking at Hannah’s story in 1 Samuel. Hannah was a woman who longed for a child and wrestled with seasons of waiting and disappointment. Listen as Karen teaches through this story, reminding us that God invites us to trust Him, even when our prayers feel unanswered. If you’ve ever waited on God for something close to your heart, we hope you are encouraged to persevere today. Episode Recap: This week we’re looking at Hannah’s story (0:43) Don’t miss the BOAW birthday party after the Soar Conference this year! (2:30) Hannah is where, “...for this child I have prayed.” comes from (5:00) Hannah had dealt with infertility for years (7:00) Your pain may be different from Hannah’s but we can learn from her response (11:03) Hannah and Jochebed both had hearts that were surrendered to the Lord (12:40) Hannah recognized that it was the Lord who made her strong (16:00) Like sheep, we need to follow first (17:28) We must continually remind ourselves that God is good (19:06) Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:1-2 (NIV) “Then Hannah prayed and said: “My heart rejoices in the Lord; in the Lord my horn is lifted high. My mouth boasts over my enemies, for I delight in your deliverance. “There is no one holy like the Lord; there is no one besides you; there is no Rock like our God.” Discussion Questions: What is something in your life that feels like a “waiting season” right now? How do you typically respond when God doesn’t answer a prayer in your timing? What would it look like to surrender that situation fully to God, like Hannah did? Where are you tempted to compare your life to others, and how is that affecting your heart? How can you remind yourself daily that “God is good” even when life feels hard? Practically speaking, what does it…

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