Kingdom Life Coaching: Untangle the Noise, Hear God's Voice, Clarify Your Calling

Ep 87 // Untangle Your Advent: Overcome Holiday Overwhelm with One Simple Question

In this episode, we delve deep into the holiday season's potential stresses—like overcommitted calendars and family dynamics—and how to manage them by focusing on what truly matters.

We'll also explore ways to navigate holiday expectations, including the "magic question" that helps identify why certain situations trigger us. 

Plus, I'll share a sneak peek of the introduction to "Untangled Advent," a devotional designed to help you exchange chaos and stress for hope and joy by focusing on the story of Mary and the birth of Christ. Whether you're looking for a way to spiritually shift during the holidays or finding the perfect gift for a loved one, this episode has something for everyone. So, grab a cup of coffee, settle in, and let's find some peace together this holiday season. 

Reflection/Group Discussion questions

• What did you identify as your biggest stressor? How do you typically manage it?
• How do you practice self-awareness, especially during stressful periods like the holidays?
• How do you balance maintaining old traditions with creating new ones in your family?
• What strategies do you use to manage your commitments during the holidays?
• Based on the introduction Megan read, what are your initial impressions of "Untangled Advent"? How do you think this devotional could help you or someone you know during the holiday season?

Join us in the @kingdomlifetogether Facebook group for community, growth resources, and encouragement!

Megan is a Kingdom clarity coach, author, and speaker who helps God’s people move past CONFUSION and gain CLARITY. To align with God’s voice and get activated into their divine destiny! Join her to have conversations on reframing life, love, and calling to live the life God has so purposefully created for you.

Quotable Quotes:

“Anytime that you feel some intense emotions coming up, especially of the negative variety, and you're needing to deal with something in real time, I want you to ask yourself this question. Why does this matter to me so much?"

“Taking time to sit with this devotional [Untangled Advent] and rest in the presence of God, this holiday season is a fantastic first step to righting the ship and heading in a direction that promises God's love and peace instead of chaos and exhaustion."

Resources for Listeners:

Untangled Advent: A Reflective Devotional for Finding Hope in a Weary World

Connect with Megan Nilsen:

Website: meganbnilsen.com (learn about coaching, books, speaking all in one place!)

Instagram: @megan_nilsen

YouTube: @MeganBNilsen

Facebook: @MeganNilsenKingdomLifeCoach

Facebook Community: @KingdomLifeTogether

LinkedIn: Megan Nilsen

Alignable: Megan Nilsen Kingdom Life Coach

Email: [email protected]

Schedule a FREE curiosity call if you’re interested in working with Megan // calendly.com/mbnilsen/30min

This podcast is the ministry of my heart! If it has blessed or encouraged you and you want to be a part of this move of God, you can donate and offering and "Buy me a coffee" - every bit helps keep the lights on! Thank you. 

Extra Resources from Megan/Books: 

• Untangled Faith book/journal study → Check out this 10-week guide to learn how to hear God’s voice and cultivate open communication with Him for deeper revelation! → untangledfaithstudy.com
• Untangled Faith Book and companion journal (*available on Amazon)
• Untangled Faith book/journal study → Check out this 10-week guide to learn how to hear God’s voice and cultivate open communication with Him for deeper revelation! → untangledfaithstudy.com
• A Beautiful Exchange: Responding to God’s Invitation for More

Ready to move past confusion and get unstuck so you can move forward connected to God, yourself, and others in a meaningful way? Schedule a FREE discovery call today! calendly.com/mbnilsen/30min

Ep 86 // The Key to Building Faith-Based Business Ventures: Lessons from Niqueea Sykes

In this episode, host Megan Nilsen sits down with the inspiring Nyqueea Sykes to delve into the intersection of faith, business, and entrepreneurship. Nyqueea, a dynamic entrepreneur and the founder of "Dual Citizen Society," shares her remarkable journey, emphasizing the powerful role of the Holy Spirit in guiding her decisions and steps. 

You will explore themes of divine timing, spiritual discernment, and the benefits of recording prayers and experiences to recognize God's hand in everyday life!

Key Topics Discussed:

1. The power of determination and faith
2. The importance of writing down prayers and listening to the Holy Spirit
3. How to avoid over-analysis by trusting God’s divine timing
4. Emphasizing being in the word of God to recognize His voice.
5. Discerning True Kingdom Partnerships
6. Trusting God’s appointments and rerouting if needed.
7. Insights on Niqueea’s personal growth through a past relationship.

You will be encouraged and empowered to take action on your ideas and ambitions with God’s guidance!

Listener Action Steps/Personal Reflection Questions: 

1. Reflect on how the Holy Spirit is guiding your own spiritual journey.
2. Start writing down your prayers and experiences to recognize God’s work in your life.
3. Consider how faith integrates into your business practices.
4. Follow implementing ideas and ambitions inspired by biblical principles.

Quotable Quotes:

“God speaks to you in a way that you personally would understand.” // Niqueea

“Every time I do remember my dreams, I know it's God talking to me because it aligns with biblical principles.” // Niqueea

"I have a counselor that used to really encourage me to say, wow, not how, like, wow, God, that's an amazing dream. That's an incredible vision. And really refrain from going, but how's that going to work? Because that's what we want to do. And we might thwart the vision because the how gets complete." // Megan

Resources for Listeners: (*As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases)

Niqueea Sykes:

Featured Megan in her podcast Ep 58: Honest Business Conversations with God - Lessons from Exodus

Do you have a heart message God wants you to share with the world -but you still have questions about WHAT it is and WHO it's for? Check out this dynamic course that will lead you into clarity! → whatnotwhocourse.com

Connect with Megan Nilsen:

Website: meganbnilsen.com (learn about coaching, books, speaking all in one place!)

Instagram: @megan_nilsen

YouTube: @MeganBNilsen

Facebook: @MeganNilsenKingdomLifeCoach

Facebook Community: @KingdomLifeTogether

LinkedIn: Megan Nilsen

Alignable: Megan Nilsen Kingdom Life Coach

Email: [email protected]

Schedule a FREE curiosity call if you’re interested in working with Megan // calendly.com/mbnilsen/30min

Extra Resources from Megan/Books: 

Untangled Faith book/journal study → Check out this 10-week guide to learn how to hear God’s voice and cultivate open communication with Him for deeper revelation! → untangledfaithstudy.com

Untangled Faith Book //  Untangled Faith: How Honest Conversations with God Lead to Deeper Connections, Clarity, and Peace and companion journal (*available on Amazon)

A Beautiful Exchange: Responding to God’s Invitation for More

Ep 85 // What Jesus Teaches Us About Fasting to Resist Temptation and Prepare to Step into Your Calling

**Please excuse the audio quality in this episode. I didn't realize my mic wasn't plugged in. Ugh!! Hopefully the content still blesses and transforms your day! -- Megan

This is a wrap up of our insightful series on prayer and fasting with a focus on - Jesus! Delve deep into the spiritual practices that fortified Jesus before his public ministry and discover how these practices can empower your spiritual journey today. Gain fresh perspectives on how prayer and fasting can help you align with your calling and navigate the spiritual battles you face.

🌟 Episode Highlights:

• A Journey Through the Wilderness: We explore how Jesus was led into the desert by the Spirit and fasted for 40 days and nights, preparing himself to resist Satan’s temptations.
• Power of Scripture: Learn how Jesus relied on scripture to counter each of the devil's temptations, emphasizing that spiritual strength isn't just physical but deeply rooted in faith and God's word.
• Purpose of Fasting: Understand how fasting can reveal personal blind spots, encourage repentance, and strengthen your connection with God to better resist life's temptations.

Reflection/Group Discussion questions:

• Have you ever practiced fasting? What was your experience and how did it affect your spiritual life?
• In what ways have you felt guided by the Holy Spirit in times of temptation or trial? Could you share a specific instance?
• Jesus spent 40 days fasting to prepare for His ministry. What practices or routines help you prepare for your personal or professional challenges?
• Considering Jesus' method of using scripture to resist temptation, which verses or passages do you find most helpful in your own spiritual battles?

Join us in the @kingdomlifetogether Facebook group for community, growth resources, and encouragement!

Megan is a Kingdom clarity coach, author, and speaker who helps God’s people move past CONFUSION and gain CLARITY. To align with God’s voice and get activated into their divine destiny! Join her to have conversations on reframing life, love, and calling to live the life God has so purposefully created for you.

Quotable Quotes:

“There are seasons when he asks us, when he invites us to pull back and to pray and fast in preparation to resist temptation number one, because we know, guess what? I actually can live without this thing."

“I don't have the strength on my own to resist the things that are coming at me from this world, the things that my flesh wants, the things the devil wants me to do. I need the strength of Jesus.”

Resources for Listeners:

Website: meganbnilsen.com (learn about coaching, books, speaking all in one place!)

Instagram: @megan_nilsen

YouTube: @MeganBNilsen

Facebook: @MeganNilsenKingdomLifeCoach

Facebook Community: @KingdomLifeTogether

LinkedIn: Megan Nilsen

Alignable: Megan Nilsen Kingdom Life Coach

Email: [email protected]

Schedule a FREE curiosity call if you’re interested in working with Megan // calendly.com/mbnilsen/30min

This podcast is the ministry of my heart! If it has blessed or encouraged you and you want to be a part of this move of God, you can donate and offering and "Buy me a coffee" - every bit helps keep the lights on! Thank you. 

Extra Resources from Megan/Books: 

• Untangled Faith book/journal study → Check out this 10-week guide to learn how to hear God’s voice and cultivate open communication with Him for deeper revelation! → untangledfaithstudy.com
• Untangled Faith Book and companion journal (*available on Amazon)
• Untangled Faith book/journal study → Check out this 10-week guide to learn how to hear God’s voice and cultivate open communication with Him for deeper revelation! → untangledfaithstudy.com
• A Beautiful Exchange: Responding to God’s Invitation for More

Ready to move past confusion and get clarity on your next steps toward activated calling and faith? Schedule a FREE discovery call today! calendly.com/mbnilsen/30min

Ep 84 // What the Prophetess Anna Teaches Us About Fasting to See Jesus

We are in series on prayer and fasting during the month of October 2024. God has asked me to be obedient to this invitation to learn more, experience deeper intimacy and encourage you all to do the same! 

Ep 80 - is a great introduction to the nuts and bolts of prayer & fasting. Ep 81 - shares 8 reasons fasting brings incredible breakthroughs. Ep 82 - looks into Daniel 9 and fasting as a form of personal and corporate repentance. Ep 83 - navigates Esther 4 as a way to position ourselves for influence.

Today we’re looking at the incredibly faithful life of the prophetess Anna in Luke 2 and what she teaches us about fasting to see Jesus!

In this episode we will explore:

• Luke 2 - the story of Simeon and Anna
• Where the Holy Spirit resides before Pentecost
• The power of Holy Spirit stirrings and blessing after obedience
• The blessing Anna receives after a lifetime of prayer and fasting
• How fasting can position us to see Jesus and His Kingdom manifested in your life

Reflection questions you’ll ask yourself in this episode:

• What Holy Spirit ‘stirring’ is exciting you right now? How can you get curious about this and ask God for more direction and revelation?
• What does it look like for you to commit your life to God even after tragedy and loss?
• What have you been praying about for many years? Do you believe God still hears you? That you will experience His redemptive power and presence in the land of the living?

Join us in the @kingdomlifetogether Facebook group for community, growth resources, and encouragement!

Megan is a Kingdom clarity coach, author, and speaker who helps God’s people move past CONFUSION and gain CLARITY. To align with God’s voice and get activated into their divine destiny! Join her to have conversations on reframing life, love, and calling to live the life God has so purposefully created for you.

Quotable Quotes:

“Don’t underestimate the power of a Holy Spirit stirring because you don’t know what God has for you on the other side!” 

“As Anna fasted and prayed, God led her to be involved in what truly mattered to Him.”

Connect with Megan Nilsen:

Website: meganbnilsen.com (learn about coaching, books, speaking all in one place!)

Instagram: @megan_nilsen

YouTube: @MeganBNilsen

Facebook: @MeganNilsenKingdomLifeCoach

Facebook Community: @KingdomLifeTogether

LinkedIn: Megan Nilsen

Alignable: Megan Nilsen Kingdom Life Coach

Email: [email protected]

This podcast is the ministry of my heart! If it has blessed or encouraged you and you want to be a part of this move of God, you can donate an offering and "Buy me a coffee" - every bit helps keep the lights on! Thank you. 

Extra Resources from Megan/Books: 

• Untangled Faith book/journal study → Check out this 10-week guide to learn how to hear God’s voice and cultivate open communication with Him for deeper revelation! → untangledfaithstudy.com
• Untangled Faith Book and companion journal (*available on Amazon)
• Untangled Faith book/journal study → Check out this 10-week guide to learn how to hear God’s voice and cultivate open communication with Him for deeper revelation! → untangledfaithstudy.com
• A Beautiful Exchange: Responding to God’s Invitation for More

Ready to move past confusion and get clarity on your next steps toward activated calling and faith? Schedule a FREE discovery call today! calendly.com/mbnilsen/30min 

Ep 83 // What Esther Teaches Us About Fasting for Position and Influence

We are in series on prayer and fasting during the month of October 2024. God has asked me to be obedient to this invitation to learn more, experience deeper intimacy and encourage you all to do the same! 

Ep 80 - is a great introduction to this experience. Ep 81 - shares 8 reasons fasting brings incredible breakthroughs. Ep 82 - looks into Daniel 9 and fasting as a form of personal and corporate repentance. And today we’re looking at Queen Esther! 

In this episode we will explore:

• A brief synopsis and overview of the book of Esther

• The enormous risk to Esther if she approached the King uninvited

• How Esther and Mordecai model prayer and fasting as preparation for a move of God as they ask for His mercy

• How you can take the truth of Esther’s model into your life and experience more than you could ask or imagine

Reflection questions you’ll ask yourself in this episode:

• Where are you positioned in the world where you have influence?

• How are you sensing God calling you to use your voice and advocate for oppressed people? Does it feel risky to do so?

• What promises has God given you? What truth about His sovereignty and faithfulness do you need to tuck into your heart today?

• Ask the Holy Spirit to speak to you about your fasting experience. What practical ideas does He give you to fast from? If it’s not food - what else could it be?

Join us in the @kingdomlifetogether Facebook group for community, growth resources, and encouragement!

Megan is a Kingdom clarity coach, author, and speaker who helps God’s people move past CONFUSION and gain CLARITY. To align with God’s voice and get activated to live into their divine destiny! Join her to have conversations on reframing life, love, and calling to live the life God has so purposefully created for you.

Quotable Quotes:

“The reason Esther 4:14 is so powerful and famous is because the truth within is timeless and relevant even for you and me today.” 

“We all have a specific sphere of influence. In your family, your job, your city, etc. You can assert your voice and bring the Kingdom of God into your places and spaces.”

“We pray and fast when we are positioned for greater impact and influence. We have the Holy Spirit who empowers us to do so.”

“Don’t underestimate your radical obedience into a deeper level of prayer and fasting to glorify God and see His hand move on the earth.”

Connect with Megan Nilsen:

Website: meganbnilsen.com (learn about coaching, books, speaking all in one place!)

Instagram: @megan_nilsen

YouTube: @MeganBNilsen

Facebook: @MeganNilsenKingdomLifeCoach

Facebook Community: @KingdomLifeTogether

LinkedIn: Megan Nilsen

Alignable: Megan Nilsen Kingdom Life Coach

Email: [email protected]

Schedule a FREE curiosity call if you’re interested in working with Megan // calendly.com/mbnilsen/30min

This podcast is the ministry of my heart! If it has blessed or encouraged you and you want to be a part of this move of God, you can donate even a little bit and "Buy me a coffee" - every bit helps keep the lights on! Thank you. 

Extra Resources from Megan/Books: 

• Untangled Faith book/journal study → Check out this 10-week guide to learn how to hear God’s voice and cultivate open communication with Him for deeper revelation! → untangledfaithstudy.com

• Untangled Faith Book and companion journal (*available on Amazon)

• Untangled Faith book/journal study → Check out this 10-week guide to learn how to hear God’s voice and cultivate open communication with Him for deeper revelation! → untangledfaithstudy.com

• A Beautiful Exchange: Responding to God’s Invitation for More

Ready to move past confusion and get clarity on your next steps with Megan? Schedule a FREE curiosity call today! calendly.com/mbnilsen/30min

Ep 82 // What Daniel Teaches Us About Fasting for Personal and Corporate Repentance

We are in a season of transition - personally and corporately. What do we do as Kingdom people when life feels like too much? Too heavy? Too chaotic? We lean into Jesus and cast all our anxieties on Him! And sometimes we need to own our junk and ask for forgiveness to experience freedom and move forward. 

In this episode we will explore:

• What Daniel teaches us in chapter 9 about fasting and praying to plead to God on behalf of his people. 

• What Daniel’s prayer teaches us about coming before God on behalf of our people today.

• Even if you personally haven’t committed a certain sin, there is still accountability on behalf of a people. 

Reflection questions you’ll ask yourself in this episode:

• Ready to pray for repentance? Start with praising God! Declare WHO He is.

• What corporate sins come to mind? If you are praying for a family, a city, a nation - how are you prompted to confess and ask for God’s mercy and forgiveness? 

• In what specific ways have you and your people walked away from God?

• How is God inviting you to experience a deeper level of intimacy with Him through prayer and fasting?

Join us in the @kingdomlifetogether Facebook group for community and encouragement!

Megan is a Kingdom clarity coach, author, and speaker who helps God’s people move past CONFUSION and gain CLARITY. To align with God’s voice and get activated to live into their divine destiny! Join her to have conversations on reframing life, love, and calling to live the life God has so purposefully created for you.

Quotable Quotes:

“Yes, we have all fallen short of the glory of God. We are created in God’s image. And in God’s mercy He continually wants to reconcile us to himself.”

“The constitution of the United States says, ‘We the people…’ That includes you and me. Even if you think you haven’t done something personally you are not exempt from the sins of the people.”

“We the people - who call ourselves followers of Jesus - need to inhabit these ten commandments. We don’t need to have them written on a plaque on the walls of our schools. But we do need to recognize how we believers have walked away from God.”

“We don't make requests of God because we are ‘righteous’. No, we make requests of God because of His great mercy and love.” 

Resources for Listeners:

Website: meganbnilsen.com (learn about coaching, books, speaking all in one place!)

Instagram: @megan_nilsen

YouTube: @MeganBNilsen

Facebook: @MeganNilsenKingdomLifeCoach

Facebook Community: @KingdomLifeTogether

LinkedIn: Megan Nilsen

Alignable: Megan Nilsen Kingdom Life Coach

Email: [email protected]

Schedule a FREE curiosity call if you’re interested in working with Megan // calendly.com/mbnilsen/30min

This podcast is the ministry of my heart! If it has blessed or encouraged you and you want to be a part of this move of God, you can donate even a little bit and "Buy me a coffee" - every bit helps keep the lights on! Thank you. 

Extra Resources from Megan/Books: 

Untangled Faith book/journal study → Check out this 10-week guide to learn how to hear God’s voice and cultivate open communication with Him for deeper revelation! → untangledfaithstudy.com

Untangled Faith Book //  Untangled Faith: How Honest Conversations with God Lead to Deeper Connections, Clarity, and Peace and companion journal (*available on Amazon)

A Beautiful Exchange: Responding to God’s Invitation for More

Ready to move past confusion and get clarity on your next steps with Megan? Schedule a FREE curiosity call today! calendly.com/mbnilsen/30min

Ep 81 // 8 Reasons to Fast for Transformation, Clarity, and Breakthrough

Biblical fasting connects us to God and positions us to do battle in the spiritual realm. Fasting is intricately connected to prayer. If you desire healing in your home and in your land - this is a great episode for you! Why should you fast? What possible fruit waits for you on the other side of this spiritual practice? 

In this episode we will explore:

• EIGHT reasons to fast and the breakthrough benefits available to you - to include deliverance, commissioning leadership, to see a move of God, to hear from the Holy Spirit - and so much more! 

Reflection questions you’ll ask yourself in this episode:

• Do you want to see a move of God in your home, in your city, in your nation, in this world? 

• What could a practice of prayer/fasting look like for you? Take some time to ask God to speak into this and give you a vision for practical incorporation into your life.

Megan is a Kingdom life coach, author, and speaker who helps God’s people align with God’s voice and get activated to live into their divine destiny! Join her to have conversations on reframing life, love, and calling to live the life God has so purposefully created for you.

Quotable Quotes:

“Fasting is a way to shift your vision and connect you to God in order to align with His vision for your life and the world.”

“If you see an injustice. Something that breaks your heart. An evil you can’t fathom this side of heaven - dive into prayer and fasting to ask for God’s mercy.”

Connect with Megan Nilsen:

Website: meganbnilsen.com (learn about coaching, books, speaking all in one place!)

Instagram: @megan_nilsen

YouTube: @MeganBNilsen

Facebook: @MeganNilsenKingdomLifeCoach

Facebook Community: @KingdomLifeTogether

LinkedIn: Megan Nilsen

Alignable: Megan Nilsen Kingdom Life Coach

Email: [email protected]

Schedule a FREE curiosity call if you’re interested in working with Megan // calendly.com/mbnilsen/30min

Extra Resources from Megan/Books: 

Untangled Faith book/journal study → Check out this 10-week guide to learn how to hear God’s voice and cultivate open communication with Him for deeper revelation! → untangledfaithstudy.com

Untangled Faith Book //  Untangled Faith: How Honest Conversations with God Lead to Deeper Connections, Clarity, and Peace and companion journal (*available on Amazon)

A Beautiful Exchange: Responding to God’s Invitation for More

Interested in Coaching with Megan? Schedule a FREE curiosity call today! calendly.com/mbnilsen/30min

Ep 80 //  The Power of Fasting - Who Should Do it, Why, and How with Pastor Leah Moore

Fasting is one of those spiritual disciplines that often feels confusing and, let’s be honest, hard to do! But God is always calling us higher. And that includes incorporating God-honoring practices to grow in intimacy with Him. When you feel an awakening in your spirit you have to lean into that.

When I got a note from a listener asking me to an episode on this practice, I knew exactly who to invite to teach us about prayer and fasting!

Leah M Moore is a devoted wife and loving mother to five amazing children. Leah is an ordained pastor, writer, role model, speaker (nationally and internationally), mentor, prayer strategist, former talk show host and podcaster. She is Founder of Grace Promises Women's Ministry. A ministry that empowers women to walk in God's power, passion, and purpose with Grace! 

Nuggets of wisdom, guidance, and testimony this episode: 

• What is a “seek ye first…” life?

• The problem with familiar spirits/places 

• What is fasting?

• Why we fast

• How we fast - the different types/choices of fasting

• The negotiables and non-negotiables of fasting 

• The depth of generational breakthrough fasting can bring 

• Prayer and fasting always go together

• What if you don’t have words for your prayers

Quotable Quotes from the Leah:

“I had permission to evolve. It’s something God wanted me to do. The enemy wants to camp in familiar spaces and places, but God is always calling us to more.”

“Jesus didn’t say, ‘Maybe when you fast…” He said, ‘WHEN you fast.’ What is your response to something the Lord requires of you?” 

“It’s not about us. It’s about us presenting our bodies before the Lord. This gets real for me! I do it while I’m fixing dinner for my family with a baby on my hip!”

“Your only WHY can be - because the Holy Spirit told me to. Your YES will bring forth fruit.”

Resources for Listeners: (*As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases)

Leah Moore:

Grace Promises Ministry

Facebook Leah Moore

Instagram @gracepromises5 

The Grace Prayer and Fasting Journal

Book Recommendation: Fasting, Jentezen Franklin

Find your heart message!! → whatnotwhocourse.com

Connect with Megan Nilsen:

Website: meganbnilsen.com (learn about coaching, books, speaking all in one place!)

Instagram: @megan_nilsen

YouTube: @MeganBNilsen

Facebook: @MeganNilsenKingdomLifeCoach

Facebook Community: @KingdomLifeTogether

LinkedIn: Megan Nilsen

Alignable: Megan Nilsen Kingdom Life Coach

Email: [email protected]

Schedule a FREE curiosity call if you’re interested in working with Megan // calendly.com/mbnilsen/30min

Extra Resources from Megan/Books: 

Untangled Faith book/journal study → Check out this 10-week guide to learn how to hear God’s voice and cultivate open communication with Him for deeper revelation! → untangledfaithstudy.com

Untangled Faith Book //  Untangled Faith: How Honest Conversations with God Lead to Deeper Connections, Clarity, and Peace and companion journal (*available on Amazon)

A Beautiful Exchange: Responding to God’s Invitation for More

Ep 79 // Emerging Trends, Best Practices and Business GOLD for Kingdom Entrepreneurs - a podcast collaboration with Life and Business Coaches Andrea Anderson, Kristin Chadwick, Gretchen Heinen, and Megan Nilsen

What are emerging trends for Christian business owners? How can you cut through the noise and position your God-given message in the world? How do you know when you should push through challenges and keep going in business - and when is it time to pivot and do something else? 

We tackle these questions and SO MUCH MORE in this very special podcast collaboration featuring seasoned podcasters and Kingdom entrepreneurs - Gretchen Heinen, Andrea Anderson, Kristin Chadwick and Megan Nilsen

Nuggets of wisdom, guidance, and testimony this episode: 

• Emerging trends for Christian Business Owners
• How to cut through the noise 
• How to know if you’re truly called to something specific
• How spiritual warfare can thwart your clarity and confidence as a business owner
• How to know when to push through challenges and keep going in business and how do you know when it’s time to switch directions and try something else
• Hustle vs. Consistency
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• Practical ideas for incorporating seasons of rest to reap more fruit
• The definitions of Kingdom success - how do you recognize the fruit 
• The importance of getting your identity directly from Jesus
• The ONE main thing all successful people have in common
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• One clue you’ve entered dangerous territory
• What to do if your spouse isn’t “on board” with your business journey

Quotable Quotes from the Ladies:

“If God is calling you to create, build, and sell you have the opportunity and technology to do so! The only thing holding you back - is YOU.” // Megan

“The first question I ask is, ‘Can I handle this? But it’s the wrong question to ask. What I really need to ask is, ‘God what do you want me to do?’” // Gretchen

“Understanding what season you’re in is so important. Trust God is in all of the seasons and will help you shift things around accordingly. Your rest is your weapon.” // Kristin

“What are you sowing? And how consistently are you sowing it? This is important to figure out. Many bail too soon b/c they’ve bought into the myth of overnight success story.” // Andrea

“If you don't love what God has called you to do and it feels like a grind - there is a kink in the hose! By and large - you should love what you do.” // Gretchen

“Hustle bleeds into your relationships and compromises your core values because you think you have to do it all 24/7. Consistency is more like seasonally tending to your garden.” // Megan

“Any treasure is what we’re storing up in heaven. There is freedom when we broaden our definition of what success looks like from a Kingdom perspective.” // Andrea

“If God is going to take something for a season, He’s going to replace it with something even better.” // Kristin

Resources for Listeners: (*As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases)

Gretchen Heinen:

Podcast: The Daring Daughters  https://www.thedaringdaughters.com/blog Website: http://thedaringdaughters.com Free Resource: 5S Method for Successful Business https://link.gosocialfox.com/widget/form/LR0YNqTGgFJrKAzTbAnl

Andrea Anderson:

Podcast: The Business Detox Podcast https://andrealeighco.com/the-business-detox-podcast/ Business Audit: https://www.coachaccountable.com/offering/PQiKsfHlOXV3CZKOXBNSrkasJjWoN3D 

Kristin Chadwick: 

Podcast: Podcast Coaching for Kingdom Entrepreneurs https://www.podcastcoachingforkingdomentrepreneurs.com/ Website: https://kristinfieldschadwick.com Free 15 minute podcasting consult: https://calendly.com/kristinfieldschadwick/want-to-start-a-podcast-discovery-call Episode Resource Mentioned in Episode: What to do when your spouse is not on board? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wholistic-hearts-a-journey-from-the-head-to-the-heart/id1511026703?i=1000636457356 

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Connect with Megan Nilsen:

Website: meganbnilsen.com (learn about coaching, books, speaking all in one place!)

Instagram: @megan_nilsen

YouTube: @MeganBNilsen

Facebook: @MeganNilsenKingdomLifeCoach

Facebook Community: @KingdomLifeTogether

LinkedIn: Megan Nilsen

Alignable: Megan Nilsen Kingdom Life Coach

Email: [email protected]

Schedule a FREE curiosity call if you’re interested in working with Megan // calendly.com/mbnilsen/30min

Extra Resources from Megan/Books: 

Untangled Faith book/journal study → Check out this 10-week guide to learn how to hear God’s voice and cultivate open communication with Him for deeper revelation! → untangledfaithstudy.com

Untangled Faith Book //  Untangled Faith: How Honest Conversations with God Lead to Deeper Connections, Clarity, and Peace and companion journal (*available on Amazon)

A Beautiful Exchange: Responding to God’s Invitation for More

Ep 78 // Are You Supposed to Write a Book? Seven Practical Steps To Create Your Book Blueprint with Jesse Rivas

Do you have a message burning inside that needs to get out to the world in order to bless, serve, entertain, challenge, and/or encourage more people? Maybe it’s time for you to WRITE the book and LIVE the message in order to CHANGE the world.

Join this conversation with Jesse Rivas of Above the Sun media to discover your own message and calling. 

Jesse is called to father a generation of creative reformers who transform culture through their wholehearted passion. Through coaching, mentoring, and teaching, he empowers people to agree with their own epic identity so that together they can co-labor with God to bring His plans and purposes for this world.

Nuggets of wisdom, guidance, and testimony this episode: 

• What is your story and why is it important to tell it?

• What are your TOP three movies? What you’re attracted to in movies helps inform your epic identity.

• Your first book is often the first step toward changing the world!

• Write the book – then LIVE the message

• How/why he started his book coaching/media agency

• How to overcome imposter syndrome when you feel like there’s nothing new under the sun so who would pay attention to what you have to say

• What lie is the world believing and how can you challenge that

The host, Megan Nilsen, is a Kingdom life coach, author, and speaker who helps God’s people align with God’s voice and get activated to live into their divine destiny! 

Quotable Quotes from Jesse:

“You can publish books for free but they’re not gonna be good.”

“All Christians are co-creators. In what capacity do you want to change the world?”

“You have to equally hold the land of ‘what is’ and the land of ‘what could be.’”

“If you can answer the seven questions I propose, then I believe you can change the world through a book.”

Resources for Listeners: (*As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases)

Connect with Jesse Rivas:

Website: https://abovethesun.org/ – Go from inspiration to publication

Book: Your Life Theme - Discovering Your Authentic and Marketable Message

Discvoer your heart message!! → whatnotwhocourse.com

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Connect with Megan Nilsen:

Website: meganbnilsen.com (learn about coaching, books, speaking all in one place!)

Instagram: @megan_nilsen

YouTube: @MeganBNilsen

Facebook: @MeganNilsenKingdomLifeCoach

Facebook Community: @KingdomLifeTogether

LinkedIn: Megan Nilsen

Alignable: Megan Nilsen Kingdom Life Coach

Email: [email protected]

Schedule a FREE curiosity call if you’re interested in working with Megan // calendly.com/mbnilsen/30min

Megan's Books/Studies: 

Untangled Faith book/journal study → Check out this 10-week guide to learn how to hear God’s voice and cultivate open communication with Him for deeper revelation! → untangledfaithstudy.com 

Untangled Faith Book //  Untangled Faith: How Honest Conversations with God Lead to Deeper Connections, Clarity, and Peace and companion journal (*available on Amazon)

A Beautiful Exchange: Responding to God’s Invitation for More