Life Is Training for Heaven: Hearing Jesus, Embracing Desire, and the Emotional Brain with Tony Stoltzfus

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