Today's episode of the Build Your Brave podcast breaks down the destructive power of shame and how it keeps us from walking in our God-given purpose. Megan shares her personal battle with shame, revealing how easily we can spiral into self-condemnation.

Whether you're currently wrestling with shame, find yourself shrinking back from your calling, or simply need a reminder of God's perspective on your imperfections, this episode offers both compassionate truth and practical wisdom for moving forward.

Trading shame for freedom isn't just possible—it's exactly what you were created for. 🩷  🔑 KEY TAKEAWAYS 👉🏼 Shame makes us want to hide, while God created us to shine 👉🏼 When accusatory self-talk comes ("you, you, you"), it's likely the enemy's voice, not God's gentle correction 👉🏼 "For freedom you have been set free"—stop picking up chains that Jesus already broke 👉🏼 Healing comes in the light—confession and community break shame's power of isolation 👉🏼 You don't need to forgive yourself—you need to receive the forgiveness already given through Christ 💌 YOU ARE INVITED: Don't miss the Build Your Brave Experience 2025, November 6-8 in Scottsdale, Arizona! Get your tickets now at buildyourbrave.info! -- 💗 Connect with Megan: Join the We Are Team Brave Facebook Page Follow Megan on Instagram

Today's episode of the Build Your Brave podcast dives deep into the messy reality of healing. Megan vulnerably shares her ongoing journey through physical recovery after spinal fusion surgery, drawing powerful parallels to emotional & spiritual healing. Whether you've been avoiding your own healing journey or feeling stuck in the middle of one, this episode offers both validation & practical wisdom for moving forward. Healing isn't easy, but you were designed for wholeness—and God promises to meet you in the process. 🔑 KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Healing requires both "hard work" & "heart work" - expect it to be challenging but worth it
• Unaddressed wounds affect everything - from relationships to daily functioning 
• Your healing journey gets messier before it gets better - similar to cleaning out a closet 
• Clarify your "why" - let your future healed self call you onward 
• "I am not defeated by what I face" - God draws near to the brokenhearted 

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Love is in the air—and on the mic! In this special Valentine’s Day episode of Build Your Brave, Megan is joined by her husband, Dan, for a candid conversation about love, marriage, & partnership. From balancing two strong personalities to keeping dreams alive as a couple, Megan & Dan share the real, unfiltered truth about building a thriving relationship. They dive into communication struggles, conflict resolution, love languages, & how to keep passion alive—even in the busiest seasons of life. Whether you're in a relationship, married, or dreaming of your future partner, this episode is packed with wisdom, laughter, & real talk you won’t want to miss! KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Independence can strengthen connection – A thriving marriage isn’t about meeting every single need for each other, but allowing space for growth.
• Clear communication beats assumption – Say what you mean, ask for what you need, & stop expecting your spouse to read your mind.
• Love is in the details – Passion isn’t just about grand gestures; small, daily acts of love make the biggest impact.
• Conflict isn’t the enemy – Strong personalities mean strong opinions—embrace the differences, listen, & fight for each other, not against each other.
• Faith first, always – Your spouse isn’t your savior—go to God first, and trust Him to strengthen your marriage.
• Dream big, together – Even if your spouse isn’t on board yet, lead by example—your energy & passion will inspire them.

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Today's episode of Build Your Brave captures the New Year energy many of us are feeling and transforms it into sustainable momentum. Join Megan as she shares the honest truth about pursuing growth - not through perfectionism or sprinting, but through consistent, brave steps forward. Whether your January hasn't gone as planned or you're still riding that resolution high, this episode offers both comfort and challenge to help you become who God created you to be in 2025.

Key Takeaways:

1. Consistency beats intensity - build sustainable habits instead of sprinting toward burnout
2. "Quick down, quick up" - resilience isn't about avoiding falls, it's about how fast you rise
3. Change requires unlearning old patterns and embracing necessary failure
4. You lack nothing - access God's wisdom and resources for growth
5. Live with holy urgency - tomorrow isn't promised

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Today's episode of Build Your Brave is packed with heartfelt reflections, encouragement, and actionable wisdom for anyone navigating the ups & downs of life. Join Megan as she shares some of her favorite moments from the past year, filled with powerful stories of resilience, faith, & surrender. Discover how shifting your hope, releasing control, and anchoring yourself in the Lord can transform your perspective & provide strength, even in the hardest of seasons.

Whether you're facing setbacks, managing the emotional roller coaster of parenting, or just seeking a deeper connection with God, this episode has something for you. 

Key Takeaways:

1. Place your hope in the source, not the outcome. Romans 15:13 reminds us that God is our source of unshakable hope, providing joy and peace through trust.
2. Freedom often comes not from gaining control but from releasing it and surrendering to God’s greater plan.
3. Use affirmations rooted in God’s truth to combat self-doubt and discouragement. “Feelings are indicators, not dictators.”
4. Shift focus from what you can’t control to gratitude for life’s everyday blessings.
5. Courage grows when we trust in God’s promises, even in the middle of unwanted or unforeseen circumstances.

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Looking for some extra encouragement to get you through the holiday season? Check out the Build Your Brave conference recordings. 

As we approach the end of the year, many of us are contemplating how we can finish strong. We reevaluate goals, find ways to hit those targets, and think ahead to next year. I want to challenge you to finish the year strong in the LORD. Make that your priority over finishing strong in business, personal health, finances, etc.

Joining me to talk through how we can finish the year strong is a dear friend and mentor of mine, Cathy Greer. She is not only a dear friend and mentor, but also a missionary and author alongside her husband, Stuart.

Key Takeaways:

• What does finishing strong look like when you consider finishing strong in the Lord? It should look like continued surrender.
• Forgiveness is something we are called to do, it's an act of obedience to God. Remember that the person you may be called to forgive is yourself.
• Bitterness is an open door to the enemy. Disappointments are potholes, not destinations. Feelings are indicators, not dictators.
• Don't wait until the end of the year to start evaluating what it takes to end the year strong. Start today!
• Rejection is a part of the Christian life and if people reject you, it isn't a reflection on you. Keep that in mind as you approach the holidays and let go of expectations. Go with the mindset to serve. 

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It's an uncomfortable topic, but at some point you will be in a season of grief. Perhaps you are in that season now, or you are just coming out of it, but learning how to manage grief well is something we all need to do. 

I don't know anyone better to share on this topic than my dear friend, Tasha Ives. Tasha has experienced deep grief multiple times throughout her life and sought to find a biblical perspective on how to work through it. She shares those thoughts with us on the podcast today, as well as in her new book, So Far: A Journey Through Grief and Beyond. 

Key Takeaways:

• No matter your depth of grief, it is valid in your life because it's your reality.
• Sometimes when you are dealing with grief, you become what people want you to be and end up stuffing your own emotions deep down without dealing with them.
• Avoidance is a natural reaction to grief.
• Grief ignored leads to bigger issues and it grows into other places of your life where it didn't originate.
• Be discerning about who you share the details of your grief with and know that tragedy will change your circle of people which can lead to additional grief.
• Learn to be comfortable being uncomfortable sitting with those who are in grief.
• Take your pain and turn it into purpose and see where God is working.

 

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With the end of the year and the holidays approaching we are all faced with the question of how we want to finish. Do we want to spend the final months of the year pressing into our goals and finishing strong, or do we want to switch into holiday mode and work to create memories?

My guest Bekah Tinter walks us through how we marry the two options together to finish the year in harmony. Bekah is a dear friend of mine who has helped balance me over the last 10 years. She and her husband are coaches, entrepreneurs, and parents to four kids!

Key Takeaways:

• When you consider how you want to end the year, you have to think about how you want to feel on January 2nd or 3rd and work backward from there.
• Accept that plans will not go perfectly and plan quarterly check-ins to recalibrate.
• Ask yourself what you need to quit. There are seasons of our lives when we need to lean in and seasons when we need to lean out. You won't know when to do either if you don't check in with yourself.
• Change is inevitable but growth is optional. Live life with your hand open so God can work in and through you. 

 

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It's the day after the election which means that there are people out there that feel turbulent. Regardless of what side you are on, we need to be reminded that no person is in control of this world, God is in control! If you need a reminder, or encouragement that our God is the one who sits on the throne, this episode is for you!

Key Takeaways:

• We have an advocate who is with us always. He is the Holy Spirit.
• Surrender leads to trust and trust leads to peace!
• It takes courage to trust God, but when we DO trust Him, we can rest.
• Where are we moving? Are we moving toward fear or toward faith?

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Join me as I celebrate my 29th spiritual birthday by sharing a message of encouragement with my home church! 

God is calling us to move, and it is my heart's desire to encourage you to take those first steps toward movement. If you have been passive, take steps of pursuit, and if you are already in pursuit, make time to be available and see what God does through you!

Key Takeaways:

• Before and after moments are invitiations for us to examine our lives and see where we are at.
• Be moved by an urgency of excitement rather than an urgency of fear. Urgency of fear can lead us in the wrong direction.
• Knowing your purpose is pivotal to doing God things. Without knowing our purpose we can allow good things to keep us from the God things.
• Our Ministry happens within the church and our mission happens in the world.
• Using your gifts are vital to both your ministry and your mission. If you aren't using those gifts you need to ask yourself, why?
• Worship is an expression of our gratitude 

 

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