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  • From Bedridden to Rebuilding: Faith, Chronic Illness & Healing the Mind with Lauren Watt

    From Bedridden to Rebuilding: Faith, Chronic Illness & Healing the Mind with Lauren Watt
    2026/05/19

    Episode 157 - From Bedridden to Rebuilding: Faith, Chronic Illness & Healing the Mind with Lauren Watt

    What if your greatest limitation became the place God met you most deeply?

    In this powerful episode of the Kingdom Life Coaching Podcast, Megan sits down with Lauren Watt, a Christian entrepreneur and writer who spent nearly a decade battling severe chronic illness, often confined to her bed with little hope for recovery.

    Lauren shares her raw and honest journey through:

    1. Sudden onset illness at age 14
    2. Being dismissed and misdiagnosed by doctors
    3. Years of debilitating symptoms, isolation, and exhaustion
    4. The emotional and spiritual toll of long-term suffering
    5. Wrestling with God when healing didn’t come
    6. The surprising turning point that changed everything

    After exhausting countless treatments and losing much of her physical independence, Lauren reached a breaking point—only to discover a new path forward that involved not just physical healing, but renewing her mind and retraining her brain.

    Today, her life looks radically different. She’s rebuilding, working, creating, and helping others find hope after trauma and chronic illness.

    This conversation is for anyone who:

    1. Feels stuck in a season of suffering or limitation
    2. Has struggled with chronic illness or unanswered prayers
    3. Wants to understand the connection between faith, trauma, and the body
    4. Is longing to hear God’s voice in the middle of pain
    5. Needs hope that healing—of any kind—is still possible

    Stay connected with Megan:
    1. Website: meganbnilsen.com
    2. Social: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn
    3. Grab the Book: Untangled Faith+Companion Journal
    4. Free Gift: 30-Day Grace + Truth (Daily) Devotional
    5. Book a free discovery call to see if Kingdom Life Coaching could help you unlock your next right step!

    Connect with Lauren
    1. Website: laurenwatt.com
    2. Substack: Lauren’s Pen (faith, trauma & chronic illness reflections)
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    53 分
  • From Anxiety, Depression & Suicidal Thoughts to Healing: How God Reignited Hope with Maria Morgan

    From Anxiety, Depression & Suicidal Thoughts to Healing: How God Reignited Hope with Maria Morgan
    2026/05/05

    Ep 156 // From Anxiety, Depression & Suicidal Thoughts to Healing: How God Reignited Hope with Maria Morgan

    What does it look like to find hope when your mind feels like a battlefield?

    In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Megan sits down with author and speaker Maria Morgan to talk about her journey through severe anxiety, depression, and psychosis—and the faith-filled path that led her to healing.

    Maria shares candidly about a two-and-a-half-year season marked by overwhelming mental health struggles, including suicidal thoughts and attempts, and the lies that kept her trapped in darkness. But through the love of community, the truth of God’s Word, and a pivotal “day of truth,” everything began to change.

    This conversation is raw, hope-filled, and incredibly practical—for anyone struggling personally or walking alongside someone who is.

    In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
    1. How anxiety and depression can affect your body, mind, and spirit
    2. The subtle lies that fuel mental health struggles—and how to recognize them
    3. Why bringing struggles into the light is a turning point for healing
    4. How to discern God’s voice when fear and confusion feel overwhelming
    5. The role of community, truth, and accountability in breakthrough
    6. Practical ways to take your thoughts captive and renew your mind
    7. How to support a loved one walking through anxiety or depression
    8. Why healing looks different for everyone—and how to trust God in the process

    Stay connected with Megan:
    1. Website: meganbnilsen.com
    2. Social: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn
    3. Grab the Book: Untangled Faith+Companion Journal
    4. Free Gift: 30-Day Grace + Truth (Daily) Devotional
    5. Book a free discovery call to see if Kingdom Life Coaching could help you unlock your next right step!

    Connect with Maria:
    1. Get Maria’s book: Hope Ignited: Set Free from the Grip of Anxiety & Depression
    2. Website: https://www.mariaimorgan.com/
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    56 分
  • “Who Told You That?” Breaking Lies & Hearing God Clearly with Hannah Castiaux

    “Who Told You That?” Breaking Lies & Hearing God Clearly with Hannah Castiaux
    2026/04/21
    Ep 155 // “Who Told You That?” Breaking Lies & Hearing God Clearly with Hannah CastiauxWhat if the thoughts shaping your life… didn’t come from God?And what if one simple question—“Who told you that?”—could unlock healing, clarity, and freedom in ways you didn’t expect?In this powerful conversation, Hannah shares real stories of hearing God’s voice, experiencing physical and emotional healing, and learning how to discern truth from lies so you can walk confidently in your God-given identity.Have you ever wondered if you’re really hearing God… or just hearing your own thoughts?In this deeply personal and faith-building episode, Megan sits down with author, speaker, and pastor’s wife Hannah Castiaux to explore what it looks like to hear God’s voice, uproot lies, and walk in true freedom in Christ.From a life-changing moment in eighth grade where Hannah realized God still speaks, to miraculous healing stories and bold steps of obedience—including cross-country moves and seasons of uncertainty—this conversation is filled with powerful reminders that God is near, He is speaking, and He is actively guiding your life.One of the most impactful themes? The question:“Who told you that?”Because what you believe shapes how you live.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeHow to recognize the difference between God’s voice, your voice, and the enemy’s liesWhy asking “Who told you that?” can expose hidden beliefs and bring healingHow God meets us in pain—and even rewrites our story with His presenceReal-life examples of miraculous healing (physical and emotional)A simple, grounded process for discerning God’s leadingWhat it looks like to follow God—even when it’s uncomfortable or costlyWhy your identity in Christ is something you live from, not strive forStay connected 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!Connect with Hannah:Instagram: @hannahcastiauxofficialWebsite: God’s Glory in Your StoryBook: Intentionally Designed (available on Amazon)
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    1 時間 3 分
  • Practical Supernatural Leadership: Lyle Wells on Empowerment, Seedtime & Harvest, and Raising Leaders Who Follow Jesus

    Practical Supernatural Leadership: Lyle Wells on Empowerment, Seedtime & Harvest, and Raising Leaders Who Follow Jesus
    2026/04/07

    Ep 154 // Practical Supernatural Leadership: Lyle Wells on Empowerment, Seedtime & Harvest, and Raising Leaders Who Follow Jesus

    What if leadership isn’t about being the hero… but about becoming the guide who strengthens and releases others into their God-given calling?

    In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, Lyle Wells shares the formative moments that shaped his faith, leadership philosophy, and passion for multiplying others.

    From losing his father at age six to encountering Jesus in college through Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Lyle’s journey is marked by curiosity, courage, and a relentless commitment to “doing the next right thing.” His leadership wisdom is grounded in Scripture, lived experience, and what he calls bringing the super practical to the supernatural.

    Together, Megan and Lyle explore:

    1. The difference between being a hero and being a guide
    2. Why empowerment requires both skill and permission
    3. The biblical rhythm of seed, time, and harvest
    4. How Jesus modeled leadership by releasing imperfect disciples
    5. Why kindness may be the next great Kingdom movement

    This episode is for parents, pastors, nonprofit leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone who feels called to influence others but wonders what faithful leadership actually looks like in real life.

    Stay connected with Megan:
    1. Website: meganbnilsen.com
    2. Social: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn
    3. Grab the Book: Untangled Faith+Companion Journal
    4. Free Gift: 30-Day Grace + Truth (Daily) Devotional
    5. Book a free discovery call to see if Kingdom Life Coaching could help you unlock your next right step!

    Connect with Lyle:

    Connect with Lyle

    Website: https://www.integrus.org

    Book: Easy to Follow: Trading Toxic Leadership for the Way of Jesus

    Instagram: @leadwithlyle
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    59 分
  • What Would Disobedience Look Like? Discipleship Insights with Elizabeth Woodson

    What Would Disobedience Look Like? Discipleship Insights with Elizabeth Woodson
    2026/03/24
    Ep 153 // What Would Disobedience Look Like? Discipleship Insights with Elizabeth WoodsonWhat if the clarity you’re asking God for isn’t about certainty, but about obedience?In this rich, thoughtful conversation, Megan sits down with Elizabeth Woodson, Bible teacher, author, and founder of the Woodson Institute, to explore what it really looks like to hear God’s voice, discern His leading, and live a formed - not frantic - faith.Elizabeth shares powerful stories from her own journey from accounting to seminary to ministry leadership and unpacks how God often speaks through quiet impressions, Scripture, peace, closed doors, and lived experience rather than formulas or emotional highs.Together, Megan and Elizabeth talk about:Discernment without pressureWhy obedience often comes before clarityThe difference between essentials and distinctives in the Christian faithWhy spiritual formation matters in a noisy, reactive cultureAnd how the life we long for—shalom—is only found through ChristThis episode is a grounding invitation for anyone who loves God, wants to hear His voice more clearly, and longs for a deeper, steadier faith.Key TakeawaysGod’s voice is often discerned through peace, not certainty. Peace doesn’t mean comfort—it means God’s presence in the invitation.Disobedience can look like staying put when God is asking you to move. Sometimes the clearer question isn’t “What is obedience?” but “What would disobedience look like right now?”Scripture provides the boundaries for discernment. The Word forms the “box” that helps us rightly interpret impressions, circumstances, and confirmations.Formation is never neutral. We are always being shaped—either by the way of Christ or by the patterns of the world.Christian unity requires clarity and charity. Understanding the difference between essentials and distinctives helps us walk in humility, grace, and maturity.The life we long for—shalom—cannot be manufactured. True wholeness, peace, and vibrancy come only through a life rooted in Christ.Quotable Quote: “The life you long for—the shalom you desire—only comes through Christ.”Stay connected 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!Connect with Elizabeth WoodsonWebsite / Institute: thewoodsoninstitute.orgPodcast: The Starting Place PodcastBooks & Studies: Available through her website and Lifeway Women AcademyUpcoming Events: Including in-person trainings and an October gathering in DallasElizabeth equips hungry believers—especially women—to go deeper in Scripture, theology, and discipleship with clarity, humility, and courage.
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    45 分
  • That’s Just Not True: Replacing the Lies Christian Women Believe with God’s Unchanging Truth with Erica Gwynn

    That’s Just Not True: Replacing the Lies Christian Women Believe with God’s Unchanging Truth with Erica Gwynn
    2026/03/17

    Ep 152 // That’s Just Not True: Replacing the Lies Christian Women Believe with God’s Unchanging Truth with Erica Gwynn

    What if the thoughts keeping you stuck aren’t a lack of faith—but lies you didn’t even realize you believed?

    In this episode, Megan Nilsen sits down with author and podcaster Erica Ligenza Gwynn to explore the subtle, often well-intentioned beliefs that quietly shape our faith, identity, and decisions. From the lie “God won’t give you more than you can handle” to hustle-driven spirituality and comparison, Erica shares how Scripture, suffering, and surrender helped her replace cultural mantras with God’s unchanging truth—and how we can do the same.

    If you’ve ever thought, “I know the truth, but I don’t feel free,” this conversation is for you.

    Many Christian women:

    1. Know Scripture but still feel stuck, discouraged, or overwhelmed
    2. Carry beliefs shaped by pain, culture, or comparison without realizing it
    3. Confuse Holy Spirit conviction with shame or fear
    4. Try to “fix themselves” instead of letting God gently transform their thinking

    This episode helps listeners:

    1. Identify lies that sound spiritual but aren’t rooted in truth
    2. Understand why truth must be received, not just known
    3. Learn how God replaces lies with freedom—slowly, gently, and faithfully

    Stay connected with Megan:

    1. Website: meganbnilsen.com
    2. Social: Instagram,Facebook,LinkedIn
    3. Grab the Book: Untangled Faith+Companion Journal
    4. Free Gift: 30-Day Grace + Truth (Daily) Devotional
    5. Book a free discovery call to see if Kingdom Life Coaching could help you unlock your next right step!
    6. LENT RESOURCE: lentpreparationjournal.com

    Stay connected with Erica:

    1. Book + Free Chapter: https://ericagwynn.com/books
    2. Instagram: @ericaligenza
    3. Podcast: THRIVE Podcast (available on all major platforms)
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    52 分
  • Life Is Training for Heaven: Hearing Jesus, Embracing Desire, and the Emotional Brain with Tony Stoltzfus

    Life Is Training for Heaven: Hearing Jesus, Embracing Desire, and the Emotional Brain with Tony Stoltzfus
    2026/03/03
    Ep 151 // Life is Training for Heaven: Hearing Jesus, Embracing Desire, and the Emotional Brain with Tony StoltzfusIs the Christian life about following the rules—or learning to live in relationship?In this rich and honest conversation, Megan sits down with Tony Stoltzfus—pioneer in Christian coaching and author of 21 books, including his newest release, Heaven: Experience the Extraordinary.Tony shares:How a season of spiritual burnout reshaped his faithWhy most of our prayers miss the deeper desire underneathHow to ask Jesus questions—and actually hear HimWhy life isn’t performance for God… it’s training for heavenThis episode blends theology, story, imagination, and deep pastoral wisdom—and offers real hope for anyone walking through grief, disappointment, or spiritual dryness.What You’ll LearnWhy the Christian life is about relationship, not rule-keepingHow to ask Jesus questions—and actually hear HimHow to uncover the deeper desire beneath your prayersThe difference between reading Scripture rationally vs. experientiallyWhy forgiveness and love are training for heavenHow imagining heaven can bring healing nowPractical Next Steps📱 Download the Questions for Jesus App (iOS & Android)🤝 Ask Jesus questions with a friend—community strengthens discernment📖 Explore free Bible studies at LikeAHumanBeing.com📘 Read Heaven: Experience the ExtraordinaryStay connected 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!LENT RESOURCE: lentpreparationjournal.comStay connected with Tony:HeavenExperience.netLikeAHumanBeing.comMeta-Formation.comChristian coaching, hearing God’s voice, how to hear Jesus, discerning God’s will, Christian spiritual growth, life is training for heaven, heaven and eternity, Christian imagination, experiential Bible study, emotional healing through faith, forgiveness and freedom, desire and prayer, Christian leadership development, Kingdom living, Christian podcast for women, spiritual formation, overcoming spiritual burnout, faith and suffering, Questions for Jesus, Tony Stoltzfus interview
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    57 分
  • How to Discern God’s Voice in Vocational Uncertainty: From Whisper to Two-by-Four with Sandy Moll

    How to Discern God’s Voice in Vocational Uncertainty: From Whisper to Two-by-Four with Sandy Moll
    2026/02/17
    Ep 150 // How to Discern God’s Voice in Vocational Uncertainty: From Whisper to Two-by-Four with Sandy MollWhat if God is already speaking—but we’re too busy, distracted, or afraid to listen?In this powerful conversation, business leader and servant-hearted entrepreneur Sandy Moll shares how losing millions during the 2008 financial crash became the very place God reshaped her faith, her leadership, and her understanding of peace. From learning to recognize God’s whisper before it becomes a roar—or a two-by-four—to building a thriving business rooted in faith, Sandy invites us into a deeper, quieter way of discerning God’s voice.If you’re navigating uncertainty, misalignment, burnout, or a major decision, this episode will help you slow down, listen well, and trust God’s timing.Many believers want to hear God clearly—but feel overwhelmed by noise, fear, urgency, or pressure to “figure it out.”This episode helps listeners:Discern God’s voice amid chaos and anxietyRecognize the difference between God’s peace and human strivingLearn practical rhythms for listening prayer and ScriptureTrust God’s timing when plans fall apart or the future feels unclearRelease control and step into partnership with God instead of self-relianceStay connected 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!LENT RESOURCE: lentpreparationjournal.comStay connected with Sandy:President & CEO of Advanced Business SolutionsBusiness Consultant | Servant Leader | EntrepreneurWebsite: https://www.abs-core.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandymoll/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ABSThrive/📧 Email: smoll@abs-core.com📱 Phone: 913-731-6007Sandy works with small to medium businesses, banks, and credit unions—helping leaders clarify their mission, build healthy culture, and lead with integrity and humility.
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    58 分