When It Feels Like God Isn't Listening — Hannah's Story and What It Says About Unanswered Prayer

You have prayed. You have waited. You have prayed again. And the silence has started to feel like an answer you did not ask for. Hannah's story in 1 Samuel is one of the most raw and relatable in all of scripture — a woman in profound pain, crying out to God with everything she has, wondering if anyone is actually hearing her. Mark Stouffer brings his deep knowledge of the connections between the Tanakh and Christian faith to unpack what Hannah's journey of fertility struggle and unwavering faith actually reveals about how God listens, when He answers, and what faithfulness looks like in the seasons that feel most empty. What he shares about the infinite love and generosity behind a story that looks like abandonment will give you the most honest and spiritually grounding conversation about unanswered prayer you have encountered. God's silence is not the same as God's absence. This episode makes the case for why. visit his website at Become a supporter of this podcast: . Follow The Advisor with Stacey Chillemi for weekly episodes on mindset, wellness, spirituality, and business growth—without burnout. Newsletter & resources: https://substack.com/@staceychillemi Watch & connect: • • Be a guest/sponsor: [email protected] • or Disclaimer: Educational only; not medical, mental-health, or legal advice. © The Advisor with Stacey Chillemi. All rights reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices