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Megan Nilsen, Author/Podcaster/Coach

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What Daniel teaches us about fasting and praying for personal and corporate repentance.
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Do Other People's Sins Have Anything to Do with You?

“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 coming to God in repentance for the sins of the people.” -Excerpt from Episode 82, What Daniel Teaches Us About Fasting for Personal and Corporate Repentance I'm not going to sugarcoat it. This October podcast series on prayer and fasting is kicking my tail. It is not easy to wade into these theological waters. And then I...

“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.” -Excerpt from Episode 81, Eight Reasons to Fast for Transformation, Clarity, and Breakthrough! God is always calling us higher and deeper. Do these two things feel mutually exclusive to you? I submit to you they are not! In fact, quite the opposite. Paul prayed that you and I would "have the power to grasp love’s width and length, height and depth, together with all...

The powerful practice of fasting - What is it and who should do it? Interview with Pastor Leah Moore

“Your only WHY can be – because the Holy Spirit told me to. Your YES will bring forth fruit.” -Excerpt from Episode 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 and desire to mature in the things of the...

Business GOLD for Kingdom Entrepreneurs

“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.” -Excerpt from Episode 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 This week's podcast collab was SO FUN! I got to DIG IN with some of my business besties - Andrea Anderson, Kristin Chadwick,...

“If you can answer the seven questions I propose, then I believe you can change the world through a book.” -Excerpt from Episode 78, Are 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 my conversation...

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"I wonder if social media (in some ways) is a counterfeit way of living transparently - because you can curate your feed to be whatever you want it to be..." -Excerpt from Episode 59, The Reason You are Called to Live Transparently and Why it Matters {The SO THAT Series} Hey, Friend! This week I came face to face with a challenging question inspired by Paul's command to the Thessalonians in chapter 1... Would other people know the love of God better because they are watching my life? YIKES....

"We often have a misperception that walking out the Christian life is all about wild, passionate surrender. However, sometimes it's about loving, sacrificial obedience which can often be harder. But Jesus says blessed are we if we 'do it.'" -Excerpt from Episode 49, Learn by Doing - Kinetic Spiritual Formation Hey, Friend! If you're anything like me, the struggle to hear God's voice and figure out what to do next is REAL. I'm not going to sugarcoat it. Sometimes, you just have to go DO. THE....

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"To what is your conscience attached? The deepest part of your soul. Is it attached to your flesh? Or the Holy Spirit of God? There is a big difference!" -Excerpt from Episode 47, What's a Better Question Than "Why Shouldn't I Do This?" Seeking a Clear Conscience Hey, Friend! We are getting deep this week! I don't know any other way to say it. What does it look like to have a "clear conscience before God and man"? I believe the answer key to this question lies in Acts 24:16 in which Paul...

What would you do if you had the CLARITY and the TIME to do the THING God is calling you to do?! Check out the video below to find out how YOU can discern that very thing... Lissa Figgins and I share all about the upcoming "If Only..." Virtual Conference happening ONE WEEK FROM TODAY. In addition to understanding what (when) this conference is - you'll see the grand unveiling of my TATTOO! ;) And hear about the WILDLY CRAZY thing Lissa's husband is doing right now. (It may have to do with...

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"Where in your life do you need the Light to break in? Where do you feel dark and without form? Where can Jesus bring the Light into your world in order to bring health and healing?" -Excerpt from Episode 39, O Weary World Rejoice // The Believing (Advent Part 3) ** Welcome to part three of the O Weary World Rejoice 5-week Advent study! Through weekly teaching we will delve deeper into the message of becoming and belonging that Christ brings. This is an incredible opportunity to strengthen...