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

Ep 166 // Feeling Spiritually Stuck? God's Invitation to Begin Again | Em Tyler What do you do when you believe God is leading you—but His direction doesn’t make sense, feels uncomfortable, or takes you somewhere you never expected? And what happens when disappointment leaves you wondering if you have the courage to hope again? In this episode of the Kingdom Life Coaching Podcast, I’m joined by author, speaker, Bible teacher, and founder of Grow + Go, Em Tyler, for an honest conversation about hearing God’s voice, trusting His timing, surrendering our need for control, and continuing to follow Jesus through every season. Em shares how Scripture has anchored some of the biggest decisions of her life—from ministry transitions and international moves to painful endings and unexpected new beginnings. We also talk about the tension between calling and striving, why we don’t need a title to live out our God-given purpose, and how to recognize when anxiety may be revealing that we’ve started gripping something God is asking us to surrender. Em also shares the powerful story behind her new book, The Power of Again: Come as You Are, Grow Your Faith and Go the Distance with Jesus. After returning to England from New Zealand depleted and discouraged, Em sensed God inviting her to hope again. That invitation became a message for anyone who secretly wonders, Shouldn’t I be further along in my faith by now? In this episode, we talk about: How to discern God’s voice when facing a major decision Why knowing Scripture helps us recognize the voice of the Holy Spirit The role of peace, Scripture, prayer, and godly counsel in discernment Why obedience doesn’t always feel comfortable How Em and her husband discerned major ministry moves from England to New Zealand and back again What hidden seasons taught Em about identity, leadership, and calling The difference between partnering with God and striving for God Why anxiety can sometimes reveal where we’re trying to regain control How to release comparison and trust God with your unique calling What it means to return to Jesus again and again How disappointment can make hope feel risky—and why God still invites us to hope Why spiritual maturity isn’t about finally getting faith “right,” but continually returning to Jesus Join Em + Megan for a Live Masterclass Hearing God’s Voice: A Beautiful Exchange Journaling Experience for Everyday Discernment Em and I are teaming up for a special 90-minute live masterclass on October 8! If you’ve ever wondered, Was that God—or was that just me?, this experience is designed to help you grow in confidence as you discern the Holy Spirit’s leading while staying firmly anchored in Scripture. I’ll also guide you through my Beautiful Exchange Journaling Method, a practical, Scripture-centered process for slowing down, listening, identifying what may be influencing your thoughts, and exchanging lies and fear for the truth of God. October 8 | 90-minute live online experience 👉 REGISTER HERE Connect with Em Tyler Website: emtyler.com The Power of Again + Book Quiz: powerofagain.com Substack: emtyler.substack.com Instagram: @helloemtyler YouTube: @helloemtyler Podcast: Grow and Go with Em Tyler The Power of Again: Come as You Are, Grow Your Faith and Go the Distance with Jesus releases November 13, 2026. Connect with Megan: Website: meganbnilsen.com Social: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn Grab the Book: Untangled Faith+Companion Journal Free Gift: 30-Day Grace + Truth (Daily) Devotional Book a free discovery call to see if Kingdom Life Coaching could help you unlock your next right step! If this conversation encouraged you, share it with a friend who may need the reminder that she isn’t behind, God isn’t finished, and there is always grace to come back to Jesus again.

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 formation How to pursue spiritual disciplines without falling into checklist Christianity or spiritual performance Why Monica thinks of sanctification more like a circle than a ladder How to recognize the everyday things that may be shaping you more than your faith Why prayer isn't only about talking to God—but creating room to hear from Him How “wandering prayer” can turn your distracted thoughts into an opportunity for connection with the Holy Spirit How to discern God's voice while maintaining healthy wisdom and skepticism Why fasting may involve much more than giving up food How Monica's own “no-buy” fast exposed the role shopping had begun to play in her life Why understanding biblical context can completely change how you experience Scripture and the character of God The difference between reading the Bible for information and formation Why lament, anger, questions and disappointment don't scare God How to take your struggles “vertically” to God rather than only processing them horizontally with other people The important difference between spiritual contentment and complacency How to choose one simple spiritual practice that fits the season God has you in right now A question to carry with you What 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 Ritchie Pick 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 Megan If 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.com Instagram: @itsmonicaritchie Book: Fashioned by Faith: Spiritual Disciplines for Deepening Your Relationship with God Connect with Megan: Website: meganbnilsen.com Social: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn Grab the Book: Untangled Faith+Companion Journal Free Gift: 30-Day Grace + Truth (Daily) Devotional Book a free discovery call to see if Kingdom Life Coaching could help you unlock your next right step!

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 Mentioned Never Alone Widows Frank Peretti's This Present Darkness John Bevere's The Bait of Satan Connect with Rachel: Instagram: @rachelfaulkerbrown, @neveralonwidows Website: rachelfaulknerbrown.com , Neveralonewidows.com Connect with Megan: Website: meganbnilsen.com Social: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn Grab the Book: Untangled Faith+Companion Journal Free Gift: 30-Day Grace + Truth (Daily) Devotional Book a free discovery call to see if Kingdom Life Coaching could help you unlock your next right step!

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 Mentioned Never Alone Widows Frank Peretti's This Present Darkness Connect with Rachel: Instagram: @rachelfaulkerbrown, @neveralonwidows Website: rachelfaulknerbrown.com , Neveralonewidows.com Connect with Megan: Website: meganbnilsen.com Social: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn Grab the Book: Untangled Faith+Companion Journal Free Gift: 30-Day Grace + Truth (Daily) Devotional Book a free discovery call to see if Kingdom Life Coaching could help you unlock your next right step!

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 you Why rejoicing with others interrupts comparison How to mourn with people without trying to fix them The difference between justice and revenge What “as far as it depends on you” means for peace and reconciliation Why boundaries and biblical love can coexist How to leave justice in God’s hands What 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 Questions Where 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 Series If 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 Megan Website: meganbnilsen.com Social: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn Grab the Book: Untangled Faith+Companion Journal Free Gift: 30-Day Grace + Truth (Daily) Devotional Book 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