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Jan 20, 2025
Discover God's Voice in Your Life: Exploring "Hearing God’s Voice" by Father David Dodd TOR
Have you ever wondered if God speaks to you? Or how you might recognize His voice in your life? These are the kinds of profound questions explored in Father David Dodd’s engaging playlist, Hearing God’s Voice, available on Tabella. As a Franciscan friar and spiritual guide, Father David opens a door to deeper understanding and practical tools for cultivating your connection with the Divine.
Meet Father David Dodd TOR
Born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, Father David found his calling with the Franciscan Friars of the Third Order Regular of Saint Francis of Penance (TORs). After attending Franciscan University of Steubenville, he now serves as director of novices for his community in Loretto, Pennsylvania. His commitment to helping others deepen their prayer lives is evident in his work and in this transformative playlist.
Why Hearing God’s Voice?
In Father David’s words, the inspiration for the series came from a “light bulb moment” of realizing that God can speak to us through our own inner voice. This breakthrough shifted his understanding of prayer, moving it from a place of perceived silence to one of active dialogue with God. His goal? To help others experience this same awakening.
He explains, “Silence is for the purpose of entering into dialogue—not the goal of prayer.” Through this playlist, Father David guides listeners into an intimate encounter with God’s voice, reshaping the narrative that silence is the norm in our spiritual lives.
Father David designed Hearing God’s Voice to bring listeners to the realization that God not only speaks to them but desires to communicate with them regularly. He emphasizes the profound impact of hearing God’s voice—not just for personal transformation but also for becoming a vessel of God’s word to others. Episodes 7–9 explore how this journey equips you to become a prophet in your own life, hearing God’s voice for others and fulfilling Christ’s great commission to lead all souls to find their true home in the heart of the Father.
A Lenten Companion
For those using the playlist as a companion during Lent, Father David beautifully connects the content to the season’s call to prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. He reflects “One of the pillars of Lenten disciplines is prayer. Prayer is our communication with God one that he prompts, he invites, he draws us towards. Just as the Apostles heard the voice of God the Father at the Transfiguration of Jesus which we celebrate the 2nd week of Lent, my desire is that those who listen may also enter this divine dialogue which God initiated at their baptism.“ This Lent, allow yourself to be drawn into that same divine dialogue, opening your heart to hear God’s voice anew.
Father David’s Experience of God’s Voice
When asked how he experiences God’s voice, Father David shared his deep connection to the “interior voice.” Sometimes it’s a word, phrase, or Scripture passage that resonates deeply—like the hum of a tuning fork—guiding him to share a message with someone he encounters. Father’s personal experiences with learning to hear the voice of God, highlights the fact that we are all unique and unrepeatable expressions of the Father’s love. With that said, God has a particular way of speaking to each of us. It’s not a question of whether of not God wants to talk to us, it’s a matter of whether we take the time to learn and listen to the particular way He is speaking to us.
For anyone doubting that God can or will speak to them, Father David offers this reassurance: “He wired you to hear His voice. He wants to speak to you. It is what He made you for. Trust in His desire to communicate.”
Listen Now
Whether you’re seeking spiritual growth this Lent or simply longing to deepen your prayer life, Hearing God’s Voice by Father David Dodd is a powerful resource to help you attune your heart to God’s loving whispers. Download the Tabella app today and embark on this journey of divine dialogue. God is speaking—are you ready to listen?
