Build Your Brave

We all deal with struggle and difficulty, and as we face the hardships in life, we each have the invitation to be bitter or be better. Join my friend Leslie Begin and I as we talk through what it looks like to make the right choice.

Leslie Begin is an incredible wife, mom of 6, coach, and entrepreneur. She has been an encouragement to me for over 7 plus years of friendship, and more than anything, she is an incredible human.

Key Takeaways:

• There are times in our lives when we unknowingly choose bitterness. It's important to really examine ourselves and see if a root of bitterness has taken hold in our hearts.
• What doesn't get transformed gets transferred. If you aren't willing to do the work in your own life, some of that baggage will be transferred to your kids. Don't put that burden on them.
• Examine your set of survival skills and determine where you turn in a crisis. It may be time to discard some of those skills and acquire new ones.
• Triggers are invitations or information. Rather than accepting an invitation to overreact and further aggravate a stressful decision, choose to use your triggers as information you learn and grow from. 

 

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How many times do you find yourself distracted? You juggle so many plates and one thing bleeds into another and you can never be fully present in any one thing. Much of your life is viewed from just beyond your screen as you try to keep up on work, friends, and family.

I believe God is calling us to something more. He is calling us to be fully present, especially in our time with him. Don't allow yourself to be so distracted you can't enjoy the gift of today that you've been given.

Key Takeaways:

• We need to make room for God's faithfulness in our lives. When we are so busy, we miss out on the little ways God is faithful to us every day.
• Rise up, seek, pray and listen. Jesus himself had to make time early daily to connect with his Father. If Jesus needed that time, so do we!
• Don't let yourself miss the moments and lose your sense of wonder. Let yourself be blown away by the little things and embrace that childhood wonder you once had.
• Consider what you need to surrender in your life today to create a less distracted life, and then execute on that! Create rhythms and routines that support fewer distractions!

 

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Have you ever found yourself afraid to get your hopes up? You want to feel excitement and believe something good is coming for you, but fear creeps in and robs you of hope. Today we are going to address the need to get your hopes up! Joining me in the conversation is my dear friend, Alison Wallwork.

Alison is a wife, mom, author, speaker, and my personal pastor. She and her husband have been doing ministry for over 20 years, and together they have 4 boys aged 11-17. Alison enjoys speaking at Women’s Ministry events, conferences, retreats, church services, seminars, or other special functions.

She speaks with passion, transparency, conviction, and a love for the Word of God as she inspires and encourages others to seek God in their everyday lives.

Key Takeaways:

• Together we examine why we are so afraid to get our hopes up. The fear of disappointment and failure are often the culprit.

• Why we grasp at control – thinking we can manipulate the outcome when we truly aren't in control at all.

• The importance of not passing our wounds on to our children. We can project our fear of getting our hopes up onto our kids and rob them of joy.

• The importance of anchoring ourselves in God. When our hope is anchored in the right source we don't have to worry about trusting the outcome to fulfill our hope.

• Allowing ourselves to feel fear, but not allowing it to be the loudest voice in our lives!

 

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Have you ever felt like life isn't fair? In this episode, Megan is joined by her dear friend for over 25 years, Karen Schatzline. They tackle the topic known as the "Gap of the Unfair". 

Karen and her husband Pat have been in ministry for decades. Together, they are best-selling authors, international speakers, evangelists, business coaches, and health coaches. 

 

Key Takeaways:

• We Must Embrace Courage and Take Personal Responsibility for our growth and success. By overcoming our fears, insecurities, and excuses, we can step into our divine purpose and unlock our full potential.

• We Can Navigate Life’s Challenges and Overcome Adversity: When we feel stuck or find ourselves comparing our journey to others, we need to shift our mindset from feeling like victims to taking proactive steps. We have the power to overcome obstacles and find our breakthrough.

• Develop a Resilient Mindset and Strengthen Our Faith: It's important for us to cultivate a resilient mindset, especially during tough times. By staying focused on our faith, practicing persistence, and using prayer and belief as tools, we can overcome significant challenges in our lives.

• We Will Step Out of Our Comfort Zone and Grow Through Discomfort: To achieve personal growth, we need to step out of our comfort zones. This involves placing ourselves in uncomfortable situations, learning new skills, and becoming the people we need to be to fulfill our potential and purpose.

• We Should Build a Supportive Community: We realize the importance of having a strong support system. By surrounding ourselves with like-minded individuals, we can gain encouragement, accountability, and strength, especially when facing difficult times.

 

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We have another amazing episode for you this week addressing what can happen when you are faithful to answer the call God places on your life. Here to share with us is a dear friend and powerhouse of a woman, Tresa Todd.

Tresa is a real estate investor, motivational speaker, and best-selling author of Without Fear of Her Future: A Women's Guide to Real Estate Investing. As the host of the Without Fear of Her Future podcast, she is a leading expert in building financial confidence, creating multi-generational wealth, and designing a life you love.

 

Key Takeaways:

• When you feel a nudge from God, trust it. Even if it takes time, be strong and courageous, knowing you're not alone.

• When opportunities come your way, say YES. Don't pray for guidance and then ignore the chances given to you. Even if it's uncomfortable or inconvenient, trust that stepping out of your comfort zone can lead to unexpected growth and blessings.

• Expect challenges when pursuing something new. Rejection and frustration are part of the journey, but don't give up. Breakthroughs often follow persistence.

• Stay consistent in your efforts. Over time, you'll see progress, and even if it's slow, each step forward is a step toward your goals. Keep the faith and trust in the process.

• Reflect on the dreams and the fearless spirit you had as a child. Reconnect with that part of yourself that believed anything was possible and wasn’t afraid to try. Bring that energy back into your life now, embrace new challenges, and allow yourself to dream big once again.

 

Connect with Megan: Register for the Build Your Brave Conference Join the We Are Team Brave Facebook Page Follow Megan on Instagram   Connect with Tresa: Follow Tresa on Instagram Check out her Website! Listen to her podcast: Without Fear of Her Future Check out Tresa's book: Without Fear of Her Future: A Women's Guide to Real Estate Investing

Today's episode is all about learning how to discern God's voice in your life, and joining us in today's discussion is guest Rachel Wortman.

Rachel is a close friend, author, and host of her own podcast, Wisdom's Table. She impacts so many lives by living each day according to God’s call on her life, and I'm so fortunate that she has agreed to share with us today!

Key Takeaways:

• The difference between plans and ideas for carrying out God's will

• God is with us and loves us even when we make mistakes

• God confirms things in His Word so let us always compare what we hear with what God says in the Bible

• The difference between internal and external validation and what we should be seeking

• Daily spiritual habits that are foundational to building a healthy life

• None of us are visibly strong without being internally weak – God is our strength.

 

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Join us on this week's episode of Build Your Brave as we welcome guest Brooke Thomas to the show.

Brooke is an incredible faith-driven woman with the power to activate other women in their business, life, and faith! From a stage-3 cancer diagnosis to an 8-figure legacy, she knows the power of a woman whose faith is fully activated. That's why she started Live Out Loud -- a business that leads groups of ladies through her Ignite Membership, Elite Mastermind, and Queen's Table Mastermind. All helping women at different levels in their business! She truly is "Live out Loud Brooke," and we are so grateful to have her on the show!

This episode focuses on the importance of surrounding yourself with people who will help speak life over you when you struggle to do it yourself. We also chat about how doubt, discouragement, and distraction can bring delay to the outcome you are praying and hoping for.

Key Takeaways:

• You have to stop and remember what God's Word says. It is truth!
• Know the importance of never putting down your shield.
• Learn to use worship as your weapon.
• It's time to put yourself physically in the right rooms to grow the right relationships and friendships you need in your life. 
• Stop giving the enemy power by focusing on a diagnosis or problem, but instead speak LIFE over yourself.

  Connect with Megan: Register for the Build Your Brave Conference Join the We Are Team Brave Facebook Page Follow Megan on Instagram   Connect with Brooke: Follow Brooke on Instagram Listen to the Live Out Loud Show Brooke's Ignite Membership Brooke's Elite Mastermind

Megan jumps right into this week's episode sharing the raw and unfiltered reality from this current season of her life. Be encouraged by Megan's honest account of wrestling with faith, her strategies for commanding her spirit to RISE, and the power of daily surrender to God's plan. She shares how worship, scripture, and a steadfast belief in God's goodness help her navigate the darkest moments. This episode is a testament to the strength that comes from leaning into faith, even when it feels like everything is falling apart.

Key Takeaways:

• Megan vulnerably shares her struggles with sickness, emotional overwhelm, and even moments of frustration with God.
• She emphasized the importance of DAILY surrender to God and choosing faith despite circumstances -- aligning our emotions with our decisions to trust God.
• How worship and reading the Bible can shift our perspective and infuse us with strength.
• She talks about the importance of leaning into God’s plan rather than relying solely on her own -- also giving practical ways for listeners to do the same.
• Megan encourages listeners to command their spirits to rise and engage FULLY in their lives.
• She calls for women to link arms and fight TOGETHER for their faith, families, and purposes.

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In this week's episode of Build your Brave, Megan welcomes friend and guest Heather Wallace to share her journey. This is a very powerful episode you'll want to save and share! Together they talk about how seasons of difficulty develop grit and a deeper reliance on God to sustain you.

Heather Wallace is a member of Team Brave, a wife, a mom, motivational speaker, minister, author, entrepreneur, health and wellness coach, and business strategist. She has leveraged some of the hardest experiences (mental, physical, spiritual, etc.) to build a testimony of encouragement to those who may be going through similar difficulties.

Key Takeaways:

• Who you surround yourself with is who you will become, so choose your people wisely and lean on them in the hard times.
• Recognize that God hasn't simply brought you TO a place, He is bringing you THROUGH a place. Don't get too comfortable, and don't "decorate the ditch."
• There is a purpose in pain. You don't get to decide what happens to you, but you do decide how you respond.
• Establish daily routines that set you up for success. GRIT: Seek GRATITUDE, find REVELATION, remind yourself of who "I" am, and set your TARGET and guard against TRIGGERS. 

 

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In this episode of Build Your Brave, Megan welcomes Thea Wood, a dear friend and fellow member of Team Brave, to the show!

Thea is the best-selling author of Kick Fear in the Face, a co-founder of Valor Global Online, and co-owner of the soon-to-open Hive Fit Club in Scottdale, AZ. She is also a wife, momma, and all-around awesome human who helps people overcome their fears and walk in confidence!

In this episode, Megan and Thea discuss the power of community and the importance of choosing faith over fear. They also give practical ways to overcome feelings of fear in each season of life.

Key Takeaways:

• Live from structure, and you can accomplish more in your day than you thought possible.
• Use the time you have available, even if it's just 5 minutes to get quiet time with God.
• Access the power of decision. Make a decision to tackle something before you see the chance for victory.
• Don't accept the invitation from fear when it comes knocking on the door of your heart and mind.
• Get familiar with your future and past self and show up for her in each chapter of your story.

 

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