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

Megan Nilsen | Kingdom Life Coach | Author
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Life is noisy, crowded, and confusing. It's easy to get tangled up in expectations, obligations, and distractions. This is the show where you can untangle your thoughts and find true freedom in the guidance and wisdom of God! If you’re longing to hear God’s voice and navigate life with faith, clarity, and grace, this podcast is for you. Hosted by Megan Nilsen, Kingdom life coach, author of Untangled Faith, and Denver Seminary student, each episode helps you untangle the noise of life so you can hear God clearly, discern the gentle promptings of the Holy Spirit, and walk in peace and purpose. Through insightful, Spirit-led conversations with faith-filled leaders and everyday believers, you’ll learn from the lived experience and God encounters of others. Their honest stories will ignite fresh hope, awaken courage, and inspire you to take your next faithful step toward whatever God reveals! FREE RESOURCE: Grace without truth leaves us adrift. Truth without grace leaves us crushed. What if you could hold both - every day? Grab your FREE 30-day grace and truth devotional sequence here --> graceandtruthdevotional.com Host: Megan Nilsen // meganbnilsen.com Books: Untangled Faith: How Honest Conversations with God Lead to Deeper Connections, Clarity, and Peace (+ companion journal) Untangled Advent: Finding Hope in a Weary World (Available on Amazon) 1:1 Coaching: Free discovery call available for those wanting to navigate a tough or confusing transition season with faith and discover, clear, strategic next steps: calendly.com/mbnilsen/30min

  1. 6d ago

    How to Deepen Your Relationship with God: Spiritual Disciplines That Actually Transform You | Monica Ritchie

    Ep 165 // How to Deepen Your Relationship with God: Spiritual Disciplines That Actually Transform You | Monica Ritchie What does it actually mean to “go deeper with God”? Pray more. Read your Bible. Be still. Listen for God's voice. Practice Sabbath. Fast. We hear these invitations all the time in the Christian life—but sometimes no one tells us how to actually live them out. And even good spiritual practices can quietly become another checklist of things we think we need to do to be a “good Christian.” In this episode of the Kingdom Life Coaching Podcast, Megan welcomes back Monica Ritchie, author of the new book Fashioned by Faith: Spiritual Disciplines for Deepening Your Relationship with God, for a practical and honest conversation about what it looks like to create space for God to truly transform us. Monica shares the powerful encounter with God that cracked open her understanding of faith—and why even a dramatic encounter with God isn't enough to sustain a lifetime of spiritual growth. Real formation happens as we continually turn our hearts toward God and allow Him to shape us in the ordinary rhythms of everyday life. Megan and Monica explore prayer, fasting, Sabbath, Scripture, silence and solitude, lament, community, discernment, and hearing God's voice—but without turning spiritual formation into another exercise in Christian performance. Because spiritual disciplines aren't about earning God's love. You're already loved. They're an invitation to deeper relationship. In this episode, you'll discover:Why you can have a powerful encounter with God and still need the slow work of spiritual formationHow to pursue spiritual disciplines without falling into checklist Christianity or spiritual performanceWhy Monica thinks of sanctification more like a circle than a ladderHow to recognize the everyday things that may be shaping you more than your faithWhy prayer isn't only about talking to God—but creating room to hear from HimHow “wandering prayer” can turn your distracted thoughts into an opportunity for connection with the Holy SpiritHow to discern God's voice while maintaining healthy wisdom and skepticismWhy fasting may involve much more than giving up foodHow Monica's own “no-buy” fast exposed the role shopping had begun to play in her lifeWhy understanding biblical context can completely change how you experience Scripture and the character of GodThe difference between reading the Bible for information and formationWhy lament, anger, questions and disappointment don't scare GodHow to take your struggles “vertically” to God rather than only processing them horizontally with other peopleThe important difference between spiritual contentment and complacencyHow to choose one simple spiritual practice that fits the season God has you in right now A question to carry with youWhat is fashioning you right now? We are all being formed by something—our habits, relationships, schedules, social media feeds, fears, desires, culture, successes and disappointments. The question isn't whether you're being formed. It's what is forming you—and who are you becoming as a result? Rather than trying to manufacture spiritual transformation, consider what it might look like to make room for God. Ask Him: Lord, what are You inviting me into in this season? Is there a practice that could help me become more attentive to You and more receptive to what You're doing in me? You don't have to master every spiritual discipline. Begin with the invitation God is placing in front of you today. Connect with Monica RitchiePick up Monica's new book, Fashioned by Faith: Spiritual Disciplines for Deepening Your Relationship with God, wherever books are sold. Follow Monica on Instagram and find her on Substack for more conversations about theology, faith and spiritual formation. And if you enjoy Fashioned by Faith, consider leaving Monica a review on Amazon or Goodreads. Reviews are a simple but meaningful way to support an author and help more readers discover the book. Connect with MeganIf this conversation stirred a desire to grow in hearing God's voice, spiritual discernment, and living more intentionally with God, continue exploring these themes through the Kingdom Life Coaching Podcast. You can also find Megan's book and journal, Untangled Faith, and learn more about her resources and coaching designed to help you anchor your identity in Christ, align your life with God's voice, and take faith-filled action. Listen to Megan's first conversation with Monica Ritchie: Ep 142 // How to Understand Scripture (and Love It Again) with Seminarian Monica Ritchie Connect with Monica: Website: monicaritchie.comInstagram: @itsmonicaritchieBook: Fashioned by Faith: Spiritual Disciplines for Deepening Your Relationship with God Connect with Megan: Website: meganbnilsen.comSocial: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedInGrab the Book: Untangled Faith+Companion JournalFree Gift: 30-Day Grace + Truth (Daily) DevotionalBook a free discovery call to see if Kingdom Life Coaching could help you unlock your next right step!

  2. Aug 25

    How to Hear God's Voice and Walk in Spiritual Authority | Rachel Faulkner Brown (Part Two)

    Ep 164 // How to Hear God's Voice and Walk in Spiritual Authority | Rachel Faulkner Brown (Part Two) How do you know when God is speaking? What does spiritual authority actually look like? And how can you walk in freedom instead of fear? In Part Two of my conversation with Rachel Faulkner Brown, we move from her remarkable story of grief, loss, and widowhoood into the practical lessons God has taught her through years of healing, ministry, and walking closely with the Holy Spirit. Rachel shares how she has learned to recognize God's voice, discern spiritual warfare with wisdom, walk in the authority of Christ, and experience deeper freedom through honesty, confession, and surrender. We also talk about the birth of Never Alone Widows and the powerful ways God continues to redeem pain by bringing hope to thousands of women across the country. In this episode, you'll learn: How Rachel recognizes God's voice.Different ways the Holy Spirit speaks.What spiritual authority really means for believers.How to discern spiritual warfare without living in fear.Why confession and vulnerability lead to healing.How unforgiveness and offense can keep us stuck.Why embracing mystery can deepen your faith.What it looks like to receive God's generosity—not just serve Him. Whether you're longing to hear God more clearly, grow in discernment, or walk with greater confidence in Christ, this conversation is filled with practical, biblical encouragement you can begin applying today. God is still speaking. The question is: Are we learning to recognize His voice? Resources MentionedNever Alone WidowsFrank Peretti's This Present DarknessJohn Bevere's The Bait of Satan Connect with Rachel: Instagram: @rachelfaulkerbrown, @neveralonwidowsWebsite: rachelfaulknerbrown.com , Neveralonewidows.com Connect with Megan:Website: meganbnilsen.comSocial: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedInGrab the Book: Untangled Faith+Companion JournalFree Gift: 30-Day Grace + Truth (Daily) DevotionalBook a free discovery call to see if Kingdom Life Coaching could help you unlock your next right step!

  3. Aug 11

    Losing Two Husbands Changed Everything, But Not in the Way You Think | Rachel Faulkner Brown (Part One)

    Ep 163 // Losing Two Husbands Changed Everything, But Not in the Way You Think | Rachel Faulkner Brown (Part One) What happens when you've done everything "right"—and life still falls apart? In Part One of this powerful conversation, I sit down with Rachel Faulkner Brown, founder of Never Alone Widows, to hear the remarkable story behind her ministry and the faith that was forged through unimaginable loss. Rachel shares what it was like to lose her first husband unexpectedly at just 23 years old, remarry, build a family, and then lose her second husband in a tragic Air Force plane crash before the age of 31. But this conversation isn't just about grief. It's about the unexpected transformation that happened beneath the surface. Rachel opens up about growing up in church, believing her worth came from performance, and how God used suffering, authentic community, vulnerability, and the Holy Spirit to reveal a deeper relationship with Him. In this episode, we discuss: Rachel's story of losing two husbands before age 31.Why doing all the "right Christian things" isn't the same as knowing God's love.The hidden burden of performing instead of grieving.How shame keeps us from authentic freedom.Why vulnerability became the turning point in Rachel's healing.The difference between religion and relationship.The powerful moment that changed how Rachel understood the Holy Spirit and spiritual authority. If you've ever questioned God's goodness, struggled with grief, or wondered if there's more to the Christian life than simply trying harder, this conversation will encourage you. Be sure to come back for Part Two, where Rachel shares practical wisdom on hearing God's voice, spiritual authority, healing, and living in the freedom Christ offers. Resources MentionedNever Alone WidowsFrank Peretti's This Present Darkness Connect with Rachel: Instagram: @rachelfaulkerbrown, @neveralonwidowsWebsite: rachelfaulknerbrown.com , Neveralonewidows.com Connect with Megan:Website: meganbnilsen.comSocial: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedInGrab the Book: Untangled Faith+Companion JournalFree Gift: 30-Day Grace + Truth (Daily) DevotionalBook a free discovery call to see if Kingdom Life Coaching could help you unlock your next right step!

  4. Jul 28

    Responding to Hurt Without Losing Yourself | Romans 12:14-21

    Ep 162 // Responding to Hurt Without Losing Yourself | Romans 12:14-21 Someone else’s hurtful behavior may wound you, but it does not have to determine who you become. In the fifth and final installment of the Authentic Faith Summer Formation Series, we conclude Romans 12 with one of Paul’s most challenging invitations: bless those who hurt you, pursue peace, release revenge, and overcome evil with good. This is not passive Christianity. It is not ignoring evil, abandoning boundaries, or staying in unsafe relationships. It is the Spirit-led decision to refuse to let another person’s sin shape your character. In this episode, you’ll learn: What it really means to bless those who hurt youWhy rejoicing with others interrupts comparisonHow to mourn with people without trying to fix themThe difference between justice and revengeWhat “as far as it depends on you” means for peace and reconciliationWhy boundaries and biblical love can coexistHow to leave justice in God’s handsWhat it means to overcome evil with good Paul reminds us that evil wins when it reproduces itself in us. But through the power of the Holy Spirit, we can respond with truth, wisdom, love, and integrity. Reflection QuestionsWhere am I tempted to repay evil with evil—even subtly?What offense am I repeatedly rehearsing in my mind?What would it look like to bless this person without minimizing what happened?Have I confused peacemaking with people-pleasing?What is genuinely mine to do in this relationship?Is God inviting me to apologize, set a boundary, have a conversation, or release the outcome?What is one concrete way I can overcome evil with good this week? Catch Up on the SeriesIf you’re just joining us, start with the previous episodes in the Authentic Faith Summer Formation Series: Episode 1: (158) What does authentic faith really look like?Episode 2: (159) How do we resist conformity and experience true transformation?Episode 3: (160) How can we discern God’s will through the renewing of our minds?Episode 4: (161) Where have you been measuring yourself against others instead of measuring your life by God’s grace? Connect with MeganWebsite: meganbnilsen.comSocial: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedInGrab the Book: Untangled Faith+Companion JournalFree Gift: 30-Day Grace + Truth (Daily) DevotionalBook a free discovery call to see if Kingdom Life Coaching could help you unlock your next right step! Romans 12, overcome evil with good, Christian forgiveness, biblical boundaries, healing from offense, justice versus revenge, Christian reconciliation, spiritual formation, renewing your mind, hearing God’s voice

  5. Jul 14

    Stop Comparing Yourself to Others and Step into Authentic Community: Romans 12:3-13

    Ep 161 // Stop Comparing Yourself to Others and Step into Authentic Community: Romans 12:3-13 Comparison has a way of stealing our peace. Whether we feel “less than” or quietly judge ourselves against others, the endless measuring keeps our focus fixed on ourselves instead of on Christ. In this week’s episode of the Authentic Faith Summer Formation Series, we continue our journey through Romans 12 and discover that one of the clearest signs of a transformed mind is not simply what we believe about God—it’s how we see ourselves and how we love the people around us. After exploring what it means to offer our lives as living sacrifices (Romans 12:1–2) and learning how to discern God’s will through the renewal of our minds, we now turn to Paul’s vision for authentic Christian community. This episode explores: What “sober judgment” really means—and why humility is different from both pride and insecurity.How comparison keeps us from living out our unique calling.Why God gives spiritual gifts to strengthen the whole body of Christ.What it looks like to serve, encourage, lead, and love authentically.How genuine Christian community is built through honor, generosity, hospitality, and prayer.Why the church was designed for interdependence, not independence.Practical ways to pursue authentic relationships and build up the people around you. If you’ve ever wondered: Am I enough?Do I really belong?Does what I have to offer matter?How has God uniquely gifted me? …this episode is for you. Reflection QuestionsWhere have you been measuring yourself against others instead of measuring your life by God’s grace?What gift or strength have you been minimizing, neglecting, or misusing?Who might God be inviting you to encourage, honor, or serve this week?What would authentic, sincere love look like in one of your closest relationships?How is God inviting you to build up His body rather than simply asking what you can get from it? Catch Up on the SeriesIf you’re just joining us, start with the previous episodes in the Authentic Faith Summer Formation Series: Episode 1: What does authentic faith really look like?Episode 2: How do we resist conformity and experience true transformation?Episode 3: How can we discern God’s will through the renewing of our minds? Coming NextIn our final episode on Romans 12, we’ll explore verses 14–21 and wrestle with one of the hardest parts of authentic faith: loving difficult people, responding to conflict, overcoming evil with good, and living out the upside-down values of God’s kingdom. Connect with MeganWebsite: meganbnilsen.comSocial: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedInGrab the Book: Untangled Faith+Companion JournalFree Gift: 30-Day Grace + Truth (Daily) DevotionalBook a free discovery call to see if Kingdom Life Coaching could help you unlock your next right step!

  6. Jun 30

    How to Discern God's Will: 7 Questions to Find Clarity and Hear God's Voice

    Ep 160 // How to Discern God's Will: 7 Questions to Find Clarity and Hear God's Voice How do you know God's will when you're facing a major decision? Should you stay or go? Start the business? Have the conversation? Take the opportunity? Many of us spend our lives searching for certainty while God is inviting us into transformation. In this episode, Megan explores Romans 12:2 and reveals why discernment isn't primarily about finding the perfect answer, but rather becoming the kind of person who can recognize God's voice. Through biblical teaching, practical coaching insights, and seven powerful discernment questions, you'll learn how authenticity, mind renewal, and honest conversations with God create the foundation for hearing His leading and walking confidently in His will. In This Episode You'll Learn:Why transformation comes before discernmentWhat Romans 12:2 teaches about God's willThe meaning of "test and approve" in the original GreekWhy authenticity is essential to hearing God's voiceHow fear, control, and pride can cloud discernmentThe difference between God's voice and counterfeit motivationsSeven practical questions to help you make wise decisionsHow to bring hidden struggles into the light so God can heal themWhy discernment is more about relationship than certainty Key TakeawaysDiscernment begins where honesty and transformation meet.God cannot heal what we won't reveal.Renewed minds learn to recognize God's voice.God's will is less about finding a hidden blueprint and more about walking closely with Him.Authentic faith requires honesty with God, yourself, and others.Transformation leads to discernment—not the other way around. Reflection QuestionsWhat voice has been discipling me lately?What truth am I avoiding?Where am I seeking certainty more than relationship?What keeps surfacing in prayer?What fear needs to come into the light?What invitation from God might I already know but have not acted on yet? Resources MentionedUntangled Faith: How Honest Conversations with God Lead to Deeper Connection, Clarity, and Peace by Megan NilsenBeautiful Exchange JournalRomans 12:1-2 Connect with MeganWebsite: meganbnilsen.comSocial: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedInGrab the Book: Untangled Faith+Companion JournalFree Gift: 30-Day Grace + Truth (Daily) DevotionalBook a free discovery call to see if Kingdom Life Coaching could help you unlock your next right step!

  7. Jun 16

    Authentic Faith: Stop Overthinking and Renew Your Mind (Romans 12:1-2)

    Ep 159 // Authentic Faith: Stop Overthinking and Renew Your Mind (Romans 12:1-2) Have you ever felt stuck in a cycle of overthinking, comparison, anxiety, or people-pleasing? In this first teaching episode of the Authentic Faith summer series, Megan explores one of the most transformative passages in the New Testament: Romans 12:1-2. Paul reminds us that authentic faith is not about trying harder or performing better. It's about responding to God's mercies and allowing the Holy Spirit to renew our minds from the inside out. In this episode you'll discover: What Romans 12 really means by "be transformed"The difference between conformity and spiritual formationWhy the Christian life begins with grace—not performanceHow social media, culture, fear, and comparison quietly shape our thinkingThe powerful Greek meaning behind "transformed" and "renewed"The difference between rumination and renewalWhy you're not a captive to sin—but a conqueror in ChristReflection questions to help you identify what is forming you in this season If you've ever felt trapped by repetitive thoughts, people-pleasing, anxiety, or the pressure to perform, this episode will encourage you to surrender your whole life to God and experience the transforming work of His Spirit. Reflection QuestionsWhat is shaping my thinking right now?What thoughts do I repeatedly rehearse?Where am I being squeezed into the world's mold?Where am I living from performance instead of identity?What would renewal look like in this season? Mentioned in This EpisodeRomans 12:1-2Romans 6-8Conquerors Not Captives: Reframing Roman 7 for the Christian LifeN.T. Wright's commentary on Romans Coming Next WeekHow do you actually discern God's voice? In Part 2, we'll unpack Romans 12:2 and explore practical, biblical discernment: How to test and approve God's willHow to recognize God's leadingHow to know when to move forward, wait, pivot, or trustPractical tools for hearing God's voice in everyday life Share This EpisodeKnow someone who struggles with overthinking, comparison, anxiety, or people-pleasing? Send them this episode and invite them to walk through Romans 12 with you this summer. Connect with MeganWebsite: meganbnilsen.comSocial: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedInGrab the Book: Untangled Faith+Companion JournalFree Gift: 30-Day Grace + Truth (Daily) DevotionalBook a free discovery call to see if Kingdom Life Coaching could help you unlock your next right step!

  8. Jun 2

    The Exhaustion of Performing: A Journey Back to Authentic Faith

    Ep 158 // The Exhaustion of Performing: A Journey Back to Authentic Faith What happens when you look faithful on the outside, but quietly feel disconnected on the inside? In this opening episode of the summer formation series, Megan invites listeners into a deeply personal and spiritually honest journey through Romans 12, a journey away from performance, people-pleasing, and subtle conformity and toward authentic, Spirit-led transformation. Drawing from her own experiences in motherhood, seminary, leadership, and spiritual formation, Megan explores the exhaustion that comes from constantly adapting, managing perceptions, and neglecting the condition of your own soul. Together, we’ll wrestle with questions like: Where have I confused peacekeeping with authenticity?Where am I performing instead of living honestly before God?How have I slowly conformed emotionally, relationally, or spiritually without even realizing it? This series is not about becoming louder, harsher, or more self-focused. It’s about becoming rooted in Christ, honest before God, and awake to the life He is forming in you. In This Episode:Why Romans 12 feels especially relevant right nowThe subtle exhaustion of performance-based livingHow conformity sneaks into our emotional and spiritual livesSigns you may be disconnected from your own soulMegan’s personal journey through motherhood, seminary, and spiritual formationThe historical and biblical context behind the book of RomansWhy transformation begins with the renewing of the mindWhat listeners can expect throughout this summer series Questions for ReflectionHow would you describe the current state of your soul?Where are you managing perception instead of living authentically?What patterns in your life might God be inviting you to notice?What would a “fulfilling” summer look like for you spiritually? Mentioned in This EpisodeThe Apostle Paul’s letter to the RomansDenver Seminary Women’s Leadership CohortThemes of attentiveness, authenticity, and spiritual formationMegan’s interview with Lauren Watt (Ep 157) This Summer Series Will Explore:Conformity vs. transformationAuthentic identity and callingEmotional and relational honestyRenewing the mindGenuine love and courageous goodnessLiving by the Spirit instead of performance Listener InvitationGrab your Bible, a journal, and a pen and come on this journey together. Read Romans 12 slowly. Take notes. Reflect deeply. Invite transformation. And if this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend and invite her to walk through Romans 12 alongside you. Connect with MeganWebsite: meganbnilsen.comSocial: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedInGrab the Book: Untangled Faith+Companion JournalFree Gift: 30-Day Grace + Truth (Daily) DevotionalBook a free discovery call to see if Kingdom Life Coaching could help you unlock your next right step!

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Life is noisy, crowded, and confusing. It's easy to get tangled up in expectations, obligations, and distractions. This is the show where you can untangle your thoughts and find true freedom in the guidance and wisdom of God! If you’re longing to hear God’s voice and navigate life with faith, clarity, and grace, this podcast is for you. Hosted by Megan Nilsen, Kingdom life coach, author of Untangled Faith, and Denver Seminary student, each episode helps you untangle the noise of life so you can hear God clearly, discern the gentle promptings of the Holy Spirit, and walk in peace and purpose. Through insightful, Spirit-led conversations with faith-filled leaders and everyday believers, you’ll learn from the lived experience and God encounters of others. Their honest stories will ignite fresh hope, awaken courage, and inspire you to take your next faithful step toward whatever God reveals! FREE RESOURCE: Grace without truth leaves us adrift. Truth without grace leaves us crushed. What if you could hold both - every day? Grab your FREE 30-day grace and truth devotional sequence here --> graceandtruthdevotional.com Host: Megan Nilsen // meganbnilsen.com Books: Untangled Faith: How Honest Conversations with God Lead to Deeper Connections, Clarity, and Peace (+ companion journal) Untangled Advent: Finding Hope in a Weary World (Available on Amazon) 1:1 Coaching: Free discovery call available for those wanting to navigate a tough or confusing transition season with faith and discover, clear, strategic next steps: calendly.com/mbnilsen/30min

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