Watchmen at the Door: Guarding Against Spiritual Roller Coasters
Do you ever feel like God is close one moment and distant the next? In this episode of the Confidence in God podcast, host Julie McGhghy explores the spiritual roller coaster many believers experience — and offers a powerful lesson from an unexpected place: the Song of Solomon.
Through two contrasting encounters of the Shulamite woman with the king, we discover what makes the difference between finding God right where we need Him and being caught off guard by the enemy instead. It all comes down to relationship — staying close to God routinely, rather than treating Him as an inconvenience.
Julie also addresses the shame, guilt, and condemnation that can keep us stuck, reminding us that repentance is always available and that God’s faithfulness never runs out.
If you’ve been riding the spiritual roller coaster, this episode will help you find steady, confident footing in your walk with God.
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Episode Timeline: Total Time 14:09.2
- 0:03 – Intro & welcome
- 0:12 – The spiritual roller coaster: feeling close to God vs. distant
- 0:30 – Today’s lesson: a book of the Bible often overlooked
- 0:47 – Recap of prior episodes on hearkening
- 1:11 – Introducing the Shulamite woman & Song of Solomon as an allegory
- 1:39 – The two times she sought the king
- 1:58 – First encounter (chapter 3:1-4): she finds the king right away
- 3:47 – Second encounter (chapter 5:2-7): she’s hurt by the watchmen
- 4:35 – What made the difference between the two experiences
- 6:04 – How this helps you get off the spiritual roller coaster
- 8:37 – Dealing with shame, guilt, and condemnation
- 9:33 – Still on the roller coaster? Steps to break free
- 11:24 – Closing prayer
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