Best David Nilsen Podcasts (2025)

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Unleash Your Royal Identity: Embracing the Power of Your Words with Chantal Santiago 1:09:54

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Ep 124 // Unleash Your Royal Identity: Embracing the Power of Your Words with Chantal Santiago What if the breakthrough you’re waiting for isn’t out there—but within you, waiting for your voice to rise in faith? In this powerful and passion-filled episode, host Megan Nilsen sits down with author and transformational breakthrough coach, Chantal Sant…

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Commemorating Juneteenth with Books & Beer 1:12:29

12d ago1:12:29

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HopLit is a beery book podcast for everyone, with no snobbery and no pretense. We don't believe in guilty pleasures of either the liquid or literary varieties. Whatever you're reading and however you're reading it, and whatever you're drinking or if you're not drinking at all, this podcast is for you. HopLit is hosted by David Nilsen & Emily Swank.…

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How Vulnerability & the Holy Spirit Heal Mental Health, Marriage & Generational Trauma with Heidi Mortenson 1:02:40

12d ago1:02:40

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Ep 123 // How Vulnerability & the Holy Spirit Heal Mental Health, Marriage & Generational Trauma with Heidi Mortenson Are you brave enough to get vulnerable—and let God transform every corner of your life? In this deeply honest and powerful conversation, Megan sits down with Heidi Mortenson—licensed marriage and family therapist, coach, and passion…

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The Award-Winning Chocolate Beers of Third Eye Brewing 45:53

13d ago45:53

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Third Eye Brewing Company, with locations in Sharonville and Hamilton on the north side of Cincinnati, have won numerous awards at the Great American Beer Festival, World Beer Cup, and many other beer competitions. Led by brewmaster Kelly Montgomery, they've medaled in styles as diverse as Scotch Ale, Pumpkin Beer, and Milk Stout, but they've had p…

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Divorce, Disappointment, and the Deep Work of God: A Redemption Story with David Smith 48:11

20d ago48:11

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Ep 121 // Divorce, Disappointment, and the Deep Work of God: A Redemption Story with David Smith In this vulnerable and redemptive conversation, Megan Nilsen welcomes David Smith—pastor, coach, and founder of Kingdom Coaching Institute—to share his powerful journey through ministry, heartbreak, and healing. David opens up about the disorienting exp…

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Bite Sized: Dorothy Neary of NearyNogs Chocolate 5:39

20d ago5:39

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Welcome to Bean to Barstool Bite Sized, where we spend about 5 minutes with some of our favorite people from craft beer and craft chocolate. Today we hear from Dorothy Neary, one of the founders and chocolate makers at NearyNogs Chocolate in Northern Ireland. In this clip, Dorothy talks about the influence of Irish music on much of her chocolate ma…

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How to Hear God's Voice in the Midst of Setbacks - Insights from Tamara Jackson Building a Life of Courageous Faith 1:05:16

27d ago1:05:16

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Ep 121 // How to Hear God's Voice in the Midst of Setbacks - Insights from Tamara Jackson Building a Life of Courageous Faith Have you ever felt stuck between where you thought life would take you... and the winding, wild path God is actually leading you on? In today's deeply moving and faith-filled conversation, Megan sits down with Tamara Jackson…

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Piety & Desire Chocolate In New Orleans 44:42

27d ago44:42

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In this episode, we talk with Christopher Nobles of Piety & Desire Chocolate in New Orleans. I visited New Orleans a very long time ago on a college road trip, and a lot of my images from that trip are still so sharp and clear. My impression of the city was that it didn’t feel like it could exist in the United States, like it existed in a parallel …

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Celebrating Pride Month with Books & Beer 1:14:40

1M ago1:14:40

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Welcome to HopLit, a beery book podcast for everyone! In this episode, David & Emily sit down for the first episode of HopLit, a beery book conversation with zero snobbery. In this first episode, David & Emily kick off June by discussing LGBTQIA+ authors, characters, and narratives, as well as different Pride events happening at bookstores and brew…

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Embracing Midlife Motherhood and the Joy (and Mess) of the Empty Nest with Pamela Henkleman 1:00:26

1M ago1:00:26

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Ep 120 // Embracing Midlife Motherhood and the Joy (and Mess) of the Empty Nest with Pamela Henkleman What if the empty nest wasn’t an ending—but an invitation? In this episode of the Rooted and Held motherhood series, Megan Nilsen sits down with the vibrant and faith-filled Pamela Henkelman to unpack the complexities of midlife motherhood, the pai…

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A Birth Mom’s Brave Surrender: Sydney Curtin on Faith, Identity & God’s Plan 56:00

1M ago56:00

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Ep 119 // A Birth Mom’s Brave Surrender: Sydney Curtin on Faith, Identity & God’s Plan In this deeply moving episode of Kingdom Life Coaching, Megan Nilsen welcomes Sydney Curtin to share her journey of faith, trauma, healing, and adoption. From a turbulent childhood marked by addiction and loss to a profound moment of surrender in a coat closet, S…

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Front Porch Chocolate 1:06:03

1M ago1:06:03

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In this episode, we talk with Greg & T from Front Porch Chocolate in Montana. They've crafted many of their excellent inclusion bars—Including Chai Rose, Fig & Cherry, and Strawberry Lemon—with beer pairing in mind, and here we talk with them about the concepts behind their bars and the beer pairings they've designed for each. The bars we discuss i…

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Faith, Healing, and Clarity in the Chaos: Aubree Felderhoff’s Journey Through Motherhood, Chronic Illness, and Calling 1:05:24

2M ago1:05:24

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Ep 118 // Faith, Healing, and Clarity in the Chaos: Aubree Felderhoff’s Journey Through Motherhood, Chronic Illness, and Calling What if your most painful seasons became the very place God planted purpose? In this powerful and heartfelt conversation, Megan sits down with Aubree Felderhoff—a mother, coach, and podcast host—who shares her incredible …

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When God Doesn’t Answer the Way You Hoped: A Special Needs Parenting Journey with Lisa Plett 1:04:41

2M ago1:04:41

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Ep 117 // When God Doesn’t Answer the Way You Hoped: A Special Needs Parenting Journey with Lisa Plett What do you do when God doesn’t answer the prayer you’ve been pleading since you were 13—and instead, He calls you straight into the fire? This raw and deeply moving conversation with Lisa J. Plett—author of In a Stroke of Love—pulls back the curt…

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Pairing and Tasting with Estelle Tracy (Episode 100!) 1:03:25

2M ago1:03:25

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For our 100th full length episode of Bean to Barstool, we're talking with an old friend and supporter of the pod, Estelle Tracy. Estelle leads chocolate tastings and pairings through her business, 37 Chocolates, and in this episode we're tasting and pairing the adventurous bars from her new curated collection. Which wines and beers do we pair with …

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Faith Through (Not Over) Fear: How to Rise Stronger, Start Fresh, and Hear God's Voice with Ahna Fulmer 1:00:16

2M ago1:00:16

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Ep 116 // Faith Through (Not Over) Fear: How to Rise Stronger, Start Fresh, and Hear God's Voice with Ahna Fulmer This episode will breathe fresh courage into your spirit. Today, Megan welcomes Ahna Fulmer — CEO of Early Morning Habit, dual-certified nurse practitioner, podcaster, speaker, and faith-filled mom of four — for a conversation about wha…

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Breaking Free from the Stronghold of Double-Mindedness: How to Heal Fear, Confusion, and Hear God's Voice with Heather O'Brien 42:38

2M ago42:38

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Ep 115 // Breaking Free from the Stronghold of Double-Mindedness: How to Heal Fear, Confusion, and Hear God's Voice with Heather O'Brien Have you ever felt stuck between two decisions, wrestling with uncertainty and unrest? You're not alone — and today, you're about to discover how to break free. In this powerful, Holy Spirit-led conversation, Mega…

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Chocolate, Music, and Irish Whiskey with NearyNogs Chocolate 50:27

2M ago50:27

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In this episode, we talk with Dorothy Neary of NearyNogs Chocolate in Northern Ireland. We discuss the importance of music in Irish culture and how it's influenced several of their chocolate bars, the use of distinctly Irish ingredients like gorse flower and seaweed, and the beautiful natural landscape around their factory that influences them crea…

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Lenten Listening Series // John 20 // The Redeeming 25:43

2M ago25:43

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Ep 114 Lenten Listening Series // John 20 // The Redeeming Start your Resurrection (Easter) Sunday in the most powerful way possible — by slowing down, silencing distractions, and leaning into the breathtaking reality of the empty tomb. In this final episode of the Lenten Listening Series, we step into the wonder of John 20. You’ll hear the tender …

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Lenten Listening Series // John 19 // The Relinquishing 25:29

2M ago25:29

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Ep 113 // Lenten Listening Series // John 19 // The Relinquishing Welcome back to our Holy Week journey as we walk through the final chapters of the Gospel of John. Today, on what we recognize as Good Friday, we pause and meditate on the ultimate act of surrender and sacrifice that changed everything for humanity. The crucifixion of Jesus is both a…

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Lenten Listening Series // John 18 // The Questioning 34:48

3M ago34:48

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Ep 112 // Lenten Listening Series // John 18 // The Questioning Welcome back to another episode in our Lenten/Holy Week series as we journey through the Gospel of John. Today, we dive into John 18, a chapter that brings us face to face with the powerful and painful moments leading up to Jesus’ crucifixion. This chapter is filled with the raw emotio…

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Lenten Listening Series // John 17 // The Unifying 28:35

3M ago28:35

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Ep 111 Lenten Listening Series // John 17 // The Unifying In this episode of the Lenten Listening Series, we dive into the beautiful and powerful prayer that Jesus offers in John 17. This longest recorded prayer from Jesus, prayed on the night before His crucifixion, offers intimate insight into His heart for His disciples and for all believers. He…

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Drinking Intentionally with Namesake Coffee 1:07:53

3M ago1:07:53

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In this episode we talk with Michael Beans of Namesake Coffee in Dayton, Ohio. Michael and his wife and business partner, Jessica Beans, run Namesake with thought and intention, infusing their personalities into every aspect of their business. They want to remove the intimidation factor from good coffee, eliminating the snobbery and gatekeeping tha…

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Lenten Listening Series // John 16 // The Shifting 31:47

3M ago31:47

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Ep 110 // Lenten Listening Series // John 16 // The Shifting Welcome back to the Lenten Listening Series, where we’re walking through the final words of Jesus in the Gospel of John. This week, we step into John 16, a chapter filled with transition, truth, and the promise of the Holy Spirit. Jesus tells His disciples that things are about to shift—H…

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Lenten Listening Series // John 15 // The Abiding 32:10

3M ago32:10

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Ep 109 // Lenten Listening Series // John 15 // The Abiding Welcome back to our Lenten Listening Series! This week, we sit with one of the most powerful metaphors Jesus gives us: He is the vine, and we are the branches. In John 15, Jesus calls us to abide in Him, stay connected, and bear lasting fruit. But what does it really mean to abide? And how…

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Nico Silverman of Diego's Chocolate 57:22

3M ago57:22

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Diego Hernandez started Diego's Chocolate at Lake Atitlan in Guatemala in 1990. Diego and his family are of Tz’utujil Mayan heritage, and he adapted his abuela's sipping chocolate recipe into a unique format—rolls of untempered chocolate, often made with unique inclusions. All of the cacao and inclusions are grown in Guatemala. In this episode, we …

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Lenten Listening Series // John 14 // The Knowing 32:52

3M ago32:52

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Ep 108 // Welcome back to the Lenten Listening Series! This week, we continue our deep dive into the final words of Jesus in the Gospel of John. In John 14, Jesus speaks to His disciples about knowing—knowing Him, knowing the Father, and knowing the Spirit who will come to guide them. This chapter is full of comfort, truth, and the promise of the H…

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Lenten Listening Series // John 13 // The Washing 26:55

4M ago26:55

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Ep 107 // Lenten Listening Series // John 13 // The Washing Welcome to the Lenten Listening Series, a sacred space to slow down, listen deeply, and reflect on the words of Jesus. Each week, we journey through a passage from the Gospel of John, moving from chapter 13 to chapter 20 by Easter Sunday. In this series, you are invited to simply listen to…

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What is Lent? Rhythms Over Rules with Rev. Dr. Jennifer Holz 49:19

4M ago49:19

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Ep 106 // What is Lent? Rhythms Over Rules with Rev. Dr. Jennifer Holz In this episode of Kingdom Life Coaching Podcast, Megan welcomes Rev. Dr. Jennifer Oraker Holz to dive deep into the meaning and purpose of Lent. They explore how this season is an invitation to slow down, practice spiritual rhythms, and prepare our hearts for Easter. Jen shares…

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Chasing Wonder with Serge Savchuk of Vaka Chocolate 37:06

4M ago37:06

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I recently talked with Serge Savchuk, owner and chocolate maker at Vaka Chocolate in London, Ontario. We talked about the inspiration behind his spirits-infused or -inspired bars, including bars made with whisky, absinthe, gin, and rum, using spirits from North of 7 Distillery and Junction 56 Distillery. We also talked about what motivates him in d…

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Navigating Holy Tensions in Grief, Rejection, and God's Plans for Your Life with Courtney DeFeo 54:09

4M ago54:09

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Ep 105 // Navigating Holy Tensions in Grief, Rejection, and God's Plans for Your Life with Courtney DeFeo Courtney DeFeo, who balances her life as a creative, a mom, and a former corporate marketing professional, shares insights on her successful parenting book, "In This House We Will Giggle." Courtney opens up about the ebbs and flows of being in …

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Dismantling Idols and Finding Your Voice in Marriage and Motherhood: Wisdom with Shayla Huber 49:43

4M ago49:43

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Ep 104 // Dismantling Idols and Finding Your Voice in Marriage and Motherhood: Wisdom with Shayla Huber Join us as Shayla Huber shares her powerful testimony about finding freedom in her identity and within her marriage through God's transformative love. Shayla, an author, rodeo wife, and mother from a picturesque farm life in Iowa, brings valuable…

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Roots Forged In Fire—Tandy Peterson of Embers Chocolate 49:29

4M ago49:29

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Much of Tandy Peterson's life and career has been shaped by fire, from childhood memories of camping to working as a chef in a fine dining restaurant that cooked exclusively over fire. When she started making craft chocolate, she chose the name Embers as a nod to point when a cooking fire is perfectly cooked down, a moment of perfection. In this ep…

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From NFL to Prison to Purpose: Sterling Harris on Hearing God's Voice 56:09

5M ago56:09

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Ep 103 // From NFL to Prison to Purpose: Sterling Harris on Hearing God's Voice Sterling Harris is a former NFL football player turned federal prisoner, turned spiritual mentor. Listen as Sterling shares his incredible journey from the peaks of professional sports to the lows of a federal prison, and how he found profound purpose and fulfillment al…

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Clarify Your God-Given Message So You Can Help Others Overcome the Struggle You've Conquered 39:58

5M ago39:58

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Ep 102 // Clarify Your God-Given Message So You Can Help Others Overcome the Struggle You've Conquered Are you an overcomer? Have you been through more than your fair share of pain and come out on the other side? Have you learned things along the way that would benefit others? If so - God may be calling you to share your story with the world! Or at…

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"How Great Is Mexico?" — Cervercería Itañeñe & Tout Chocolat 57:12

5M ago57:12

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In today's episode, we talk with Lucia Carrillo—founder and head brewer at Cervecería Itañeñe in Mexico City, a very small brewery that’s big on flavor, often using ingredients from Mexican culinary traditions, or even endemic to the country—and her partner Rodrigo Romo, who also brews at Itañeñe and works at Tout Chocolat making craft chocolate ba…

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How to Make Decisions About Your Future with God - Interview with Lauren Black 54:26

5M ago54:26

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Ep 101 // How to Make Decisions About Your Future with God - Interview with Lauren Black Join host Megan Nilsen as she interviews Lauren Black, decision coach and creator of the SAIL Method. They discuss overcoming overthinking, making confident decisions aligned with God's will, and practical frameworks for decision-making as Christian women. Key …

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Finding God's Voice: Heather Sudbrock on Stillness, Patience, and Spiritual Growth 57:15

5M ago57:15

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Ep 100 // Finding God's Voice: Heather Sudbrock on Stillness, Patience, and Spiritual Growth Heather Sudbrock, a faith-driven podcast coach and host of the Kingdom Academy Podcast, shares her remarkable journey of developing a strong relationship with God amidst tremendous personal trials and spiritual testing. From her childhood encounters with de…

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Yellow Bird Chocolate & Albion Malleable Brewing 38:45

5M ago38:45

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In this episode, we talk with Jenny Risner-Wade, owner and chocolate maker at Yellow Bird Chocolate, and her husband, Ben Wade, co-founder and brewer at Albion Malleable Brewing Company, both in Albion, Michigan. When a chocolate maker and a brewer share a home and a life, ideas can flow back and forth and lead to unique collaborations. In this cas…

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Faith, Filmmaking, and Divine Guidance: Sherry Ward on Empowering Christian Creators 47:08

6M ago47:08

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Ep 99 // Faith, Filmmaking, and Divine Guidance: Sherry Ward on Empowering Christian Creators In this episode, Sherry Ward shares her deep spiritual journey, from solo backpacking through Europe to transformative moments of divine intervention. Sherry and host, Megan Nilsen dive into the significance of Christians creating culture-shaping content, …

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Why Should Christians Ask God for a Word of the Year? Insights with Jenny Fulford 40:35

6M ago40:35

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Ep 98 // Why Should Christians Ask God for a Word of the Year? Insights with Jenny Fulford In today's episode, we have Jenny Fulford, the innovative mind behind "Name Your Year: A Prayerful Word of the Year Companion Journal." Together with our host Megan Nilsen, we'll explore Jenny's journey from a non-entrepreneurial background to launching a sta…

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Flights Across America with Joel Geier 48:45

6M ago48:45

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I love beer flights. One of the things that makes craft beer so much fun is its sheer variety of styles, interpretations of those styles, and ways of using those styles for flavor experimentation. A flight is an opportunity to explore. A flight board might have an Abbey Dubbel, a Munich Dunkel, an ESB, and a Biere de Garde, taking you on a sensory …

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Overwhelmed and Stuck? 5 Steps for Moms to Balance Family Life and Pursue Your God-Given Dreams 39:32

6M ago39:32

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Ep 97 // Overwhelmed and Stuck? 5 Steps to Balance Family Life and Pursue Your God-Given Dreams Feeling torn between showing up for your family and chasing the dreams God has placed on your heart? In this episode, we’re tackling the overwhelm and providing five practical, faith-filled steps to help you find balance. You’ll learn how to prioritize w…

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What Makes Christmas the Greatest Story Ever Told? Insights with Jesse Rivas 28:56

6M ago28:56

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Ep 96 // What Makes Christmas the Greatest Story Ever Told? Insights with Jesse Rivas Delve into the profound narrative of Christmas, exploring why it is often revered as "the greatest story ever told." Jesse and host, Megan Nilsen, unpack the elements of this divine story, from Mary's extraordinary yes to the Hero’s Journey that unfolds with the b…

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How to Redeem Your Time and Plan Your With-God Life with Lissa Figgins 47:28

6M ago47:28

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Ep 95 // How to Redeem Your Time and Plan Your With-God Life with Lissa Figgins Lissa Figgins is an innovative Time Management Strategist who realized that true mastery over time goes beyond traditional management techniques. Through a transformative journey where she embraced divine guidance, her outlook on time was fundamentally altered, leading …

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Bonus: Pairing the Beers of Chimay with Craft Chocolate 11:29

7M ago11:29

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The Chimay line of Belgian ales are brewed at Scourmont Abbey in bucolic Chimay, Belgium, under the supervision of the Trappist monks who call the abbey home. The monastery was founded in 1850 and has been brewing and selling beer to support the upkeep of the property and the lives of the brothers since 1862. Many Belgian beer styles pair beautiful…

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The Power of Silence and Solitude in Advent: A Deep Dive with Michelle Onuorah 25:54

7M ago25:54

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Ep 94 // The Power of Silence and Solitude in Advent: A Deep Dive with Michelle Onuorah In this heartfelt and insightful episode, host Megan warmly welcomes back one of her favorite guests, Michelle Onuorah. Michelle, the inspiring founder of the Clarity Clinic and host of the Prophetic Listening Podcast, and Megan delve into the themes of Advent, …

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Get the Vision Before Making the Plan! with Gretchen Heinen 1:06:45

7M ago1:06:45

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Ep 93 // Get the Vision Before Making the Plan! with Gretchen Heinen Gretchen Heinen is a multi-business entrepreneur, who calls faith led women higher, together, to support and hit business goals by getting their business organized, legitimized and scalable. She is the founder of The Daring Daughters. A faith based podcast and educational platform…

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Unleashing the Power of Spirit-Led Marketing and Advent Traditions with Nadine Mullings 29:52

7M ago29:52

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Ep 92 // Unleashing the Power of Spirit-Led Marketing and Advent Traditions Nadine Mullings is a dedicated advocate for women of faith navigating the business world. Known for her strategic and spirit-led approach, Nadine specializes in helping these women overcome challenges in marketing and promotion—whether it’s for their book, business, or bran…

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Overcoming Motherhood Burnout: Cierra Tipton on Faith, Adoption, and Healing 57:56

7M ago57:56

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Ep 91 // Overcoming Motherhood Burnout: Sierra Tipton on Faith, Adoption, and Healing Cierra Tipton shares her journey from rebellious preacher's kid to a devoted mother deeply rooted in her faith. She opens up about the transformative impact of her adoption story on her motherhood role and the powerful reconnection with her biological mother. We d…

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