How to Hear God and Walk in Gutsy, Life-Changing Faith with Author Gari Meacham

Ep 130 // How to Hear God and Walk in Gutsy, Life-Changing Faith with Author Gari MeachamWhat happens when God speaks in your darkest moment—and asks you to stay when everything in you wants to run?In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Megan welcomes author, speaker, and ministry leader Gari Meacham to share her incredible story of transformation, faith, and freedom. From growing up in a traumatic home, struggling with disordered eating and suicidal thoughts, to experiencing the redemptive power of Jesus in a college dorm room, Gari’s testimony will stir your soul and encourage your spirit.But it doesn’t stop there—Gari vulnerably shares the heart-wrenching journey of walking through infidelity in her marriage, and how hearing God’s voice gave her the strength to stay, heal, and rebuild something beautiful. You’ll hear how Gutsy Faith isn’t just the name of her podcast—it’s how she lives her life.She also dives into:How to discern God’s voice when the world’s voices get loudThe moment she knew Jesus was real—before she even knew the word “salvation”What it took to break free from the bondage of disordered eatingWhy Uganda radically changed her life and birthed The Vine, a thriving global ministryHer and Bobby’s current 13-year prayer—and how they’re still believing boldly for itIf you’ve ever wondered: “Is this really God speaking to me?” “Is there hope after marital betrayal?” “Can God use my pain for something good?" … this conversation is your invitation to sit with the Lord, zip your lips (you’ll hear why!), and truly listen.Takeaways:You can absolutely hear God’s voice—and it changes everythingRedemption is real, even in the messiest momentsScar tissue doesn’t mean you’re broken—it means you’re strongerGutsy faith means obeying God, even when it defies logicTrue spiritual hunger leads to lasting freedomReflection Questions:Have I created space to actually listen to God lately—or am I doing all the talking?What area of my life needs gutsy faith right now?Is there a scar I’ve been hiding that God wants to use for healing—mine or someone else’s?Where have I seen God in the details, even when I wasn’t looking?Connect with Megan Nilsen:Website: meganbnilsen.comSocial: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedInGrab the Book: Untangled FaithFree Gift: Wanna learn how to make Holy Spirit-led decisions? Go to holyspiritstoplight.com for your free guide!Book a free discovery call to see if Kingdom Life Coaching could help you unlock your next right step!Links & Resources:Connect with Gari at www.garimeacham.comLearn more about The Vine Uganda hereCheck out Gari’s books: Spirit Hunger, Truly Fed, Watershed MomentsDon’t miss her podcast with Carla: Gutsy FaithHearing God’s voice, redemption, Christian marriage, infidelity recovery, eating disorders, spiritual warfare, gutsy faith, mission work, Uganda, Christian women, intimacy with God, identity, freedom, discipleship, Holy Spirit, biblical healing, kingdom legacy