Ep 142 // How to Understand Scripture (and Love It Again) with Seminarian Monica Ritchie

Have you ever opened your Bible and thought, “I should love this more than I do”? You want to hear God’s voice, but the words feel confusing, repetitive, or even distant. You long to experience Scripture the way others describe it—alive, personal, and powerful—but you’re not sure how to get there. If that’s you, this conversation will feel like a deep breath.

In this heartfelt and eye-opening conversation, Megan Nilsen sits down with author, podcaster, and theologian Monica Ritchie to talk about what happens when you accept God’s invitation to go deeper.

Monica shares how seminary took her faith “from black and white to full color,” and how learning to read Scripture with context, curiosity, and humility can completely transform the way you relate to God. Together, Megan and Monica unpack how theology becomes embodied in our everyday lives—and how a more accurate understanding of the Bible leads to greater intimacy, not just information.

Whether you’ve been walking with Jesus for decades or are just rediscovering your faith, this episode will give you practical tools and spiritual encouragement to fall in love with God’s Word all over again.

• Faith in Color: When you learn to read Scripture deeply, your faith becomes vibrant, not formulaic.
• Hearing God’s Invitation: God’s leading often feels like an impression or invitation, not a loud command.
• Theology in Real Life: What you believe about God shapes how you love, lead, and live—it’s not just head knowledge.
• Permission to Slow Down: You don’t need to “finish” your Bible reading plan; you need to linger with God.
• Read with Curiosity: You can honor God’s Word by asking questions, studying context, and inviting the Holy Spirit to illuminate truth.

Where might God be inviting you to slow down and see His Word with fresh eyes?

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Ep 141 // Is Hearing God the Ultimate Growth Tool? Business Strategist Bryan Harris Says, Yes!

What would shift in your life and business if you truly believed God speaks—and that He wants to guide you in real, practical ways?

In this powerful conversation, Megan sits down with Bryan Harris, founder of Growth Tools, to talk about his journey from pragmatic marketer to Kingdom entrepreneur who has learned to listen to God’s voice in every area of life. From healing prayers at his kitchen table to business breakthroughs that defied logic, Bryan shares candid stories of how God turned his “whiteboard strategies” upside down—and why hearing from God is the ultimate growth tool.

If you’ve ever wondered whether God still speaks today—or how to discern His voice in the midst of daily decisions—you’ll walk away with fresh hope, practical frameworks, and an invitation to deeper relationship with Him.

• God still speaks—and He wants to guide you. Bryan discovered that asking God simple questions opened the door to profound transformation.
• Your biggest business breakthrough may look illogical. When Bryan took a sabbatical during a tough revenue season, God multiplied results beyond what his team thought possible.
• Hearing God’s voice isn’t just about strategy—it’s about relationship. God’s primary goal is time with us and teaching us to trust Him.
• Discernment happens best in community. Inviting others into the process helps filter God’s voice from personal bias or confusion.
• Everyone can hear God. The key is creating space, listening without filters, and testing what you hear through Scripture and godly community.

• “If that’s true—that you can ask God a question and He will answer—it should be on the front of the brochure when you walk into church.”
• “God’s number one optimization point is relationship with us—time together and talking together.”
• “You can’t listen to God, follow Him, and end in death. It is impossible.”
• “Our job isn’t to decide what’s good and bad—it’s to listen, obey, and trust the One who does know.”

Where in your life or business are you relying more on your own whiteboard strategies than on God’s voice? What might shift if you paused, listened, and trusted His leading instead?

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Ep 140 // What Does God’s Impartial Love Really Mean—and How Do We Live It Out? With Bible Teacher Oghosa Iyamu

In this powerful conversation, Megan Nilsen sits down with Bible teacher and author Oghosa Iyamu to unpack what Scripture means when it says God’s love is impartial. Together they explore why impartial love matters in a culture driven by comparison, comfort, and competition—and how embracing it can transform your faith, relationships, and daily obedience.

• God’s Impartial Love Defined – Oghosa explains the difference between God’s impartiality (He doesn’t judge by outward status) and His impartial love (His radical hospitality that welcomes the undeserving through Christ).
• Small Acts of Bold Faith – Faithfulness isn’t only about big leaps like moving across the country; it’s about everyday obedience, like posting a vulnerable message or showing up when it feels uncomfortable.
• Breaking Comparison Traps – Both Megan and Oghosa share their struggles with hiding behind others’ ministries and the courage to step forward in their own God-given calling.
• Comfort, Competencies, and Comparison – Oghosa challenges the church to evaluate how these three cultural values sometimes replace God’s impartial perspective.
• Audience of One – A reminder to anchor our worth in Christ, not likes, followers, or human approval.

Quotable Quotes:

• “Sometimes it’s harder to be faithful in the small moments than the big moments—because only God sees them.”
• “God’s impartial love is His radical and generous hospitality to welcome the undeserving.”
• “It can look spiritual to hide behind other people’s ministries, but often we’re really avoiding rejection.”
• “God is the one who empowers. He gives the gift and the wisdom to know how and when to use it.”

If you’ve ever wrestled with comparison, doubted God’s goodness in hard seasons, or longed to fully believe His love is for you, this episode will encourage and equip you.

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