Build Your Brave

Today's episode of the Build Your Brave podcast is one of the most vulnerable yet. After an unexpected season of deep personal loss, Megan opens up about walking through grief while still showing up as a mom, a leader, and hope dealer. She shares how Isaiah 43 has anchored her heart and why putting on a garment of praise is a deliberate choice, not a feeling. If you've ever wondered where God is i...

Today's episode of the Build Your Brave podcast tackles one of the hardest truths about parenting: your healing journey doesn't guarantee your children will never struggle. Megan gets vulnerably honest about the pressure we put on ourselves as "cycle-breaking" moms and the unrealistic expectations that can leave us feeling like failures when our kids still face battles. If you've ever felt guilty...

Today's episode of the Build Your Brave podcast breaks down the destructive power of shame and how it keeps us from walking in our God-given purpose. Megan shares her personal battle with shame, revealing how easily we can spiral into self-condemnation. Whether you're currently wrestling with shame, find yourself shrinking back from your calling, or simply need a reminder of God's perspective on y...

Today's episode of the Build Your Brave podcast dives deep into the messy reality of healing. Megan vulnerably shares her ongoing journey through physical recovery after spinal fusion surgery, drawing powerful parallels to emotional & spiritual healing. Whether you've been avoiding your own healing journey or feeling stuck in the middle of one, this episode offers both validation & practical wisdo...

Love is in the air—and on the mic! In this special Valentine's Day episode of Build Your Brave , Megan is joined by her husband, Dan, for a candid conversation about love, marriage, & partnership. From balancing two strong personalities to keeping dreams alive as a couple, Megan & Dan share the real, unfiltered truth about building a thriving relationship. They dive into communication struggles, c...

Today's episode of Build Your Brave captures the New Year energy many of us are feeling and transforms it into sustainable momentum. Join Megan as she shares the honest truth about pursuing growth - not through perfectionism or sprinting, but through consistent, brave steps forward. Whether your January hasn't gone as planned or you're still riding that resolution high, this episode offers both co...

Today's episode of Build Your Brave is packed with heartfelt reflections, encouragement, and actionable wisdom for anyone navigating the ups & downs of life. Join Megan as she shares some of her favorite moments from the past year, filled with powerful stories of resilience, faith, & surrender. Discover how shifting your hope, releasing control, and anchoring yourself in the Lord can transform you...

As we approach the end of the year, many of us are contemplating how we can finish strong. We reevaluate goals, find ways to hit those targets, and think ahead to next year. I want to challenge you to finish the year strong in the LORD. Make that your priority over finishing strong in business, personal health, finances, etc. Joining me to talk through how we can finish the year strong is a dear f...

It's an uncomfortable topic, but at some point you will be in a season of grief. Perhaps you are in that season now, or you are just coming out of it, but learning how to manage grief well is something we all need to do.  I don't know anyone better to share on this topic than my dear friend, Tasha Ives. Tasha has experienced deep grief multiple times throughout her life and sought to find a biblic...

With the end of the year and the holidays approaching we are all faced with the question of how we want to finish. Do we want to spend the final months of the year pressing into our goals and finishing strong, or do we want to switch into holiday mode and work to create memories? My guest Bekah Tinter walks us through how we marry the two options together to finish the year in harmony. Bekah is a...

It's the day after the election which means that there are people out there that feel turbulent. Regardless of what side you are on, we need to be reminded that no person is in control of this world, God is in control! If you need a reminder, or encouragement that our God is the one who sits on the throne, this episode is for you! Key Takeaways: We have an advocate who is with us always. He is the...

Join me as I celebrate my 29th spiritual birthday by sharing a message of encouragement with my home church!  God is calling us to move, and it is my heart's desire to encourage you to take those first steps toward movement. If you have been passive, take steps of pursuit, and if you are already in pursuit, make time to be available and see what God does through you! Key Takeaways: Before and afte...

How often do you achieve a milestone only to have people ask what is coming NEXT for you? You graduate high school and everyone wants to know what college you are attending. You finish college and people want to know what career path you will walk down. Then it's marriage, kids, and more kids.  What would it look like to pause after a big moment in your life and truly celebrate it? I would encoura...

We all deal with struggle and difficulty, and as we face the hardships in life, we each have the invitation to be bitter or be better. Join my friend Leslie Begin and I as we talk through what it looks like to make the right choice. Leslie Begin is an incredible wife, mom of 6, coach, and entrepreneur. She has been an encouragement to me for over 7 plus years of friendship, and more than anything,...

How many times do you find yourself distracted? You juggle so many plates and one thing bleeds into another and you can never be fully present in any one thing. Much of your life is viewed from just beyond your screen as you try to keep up on work, friends, and family. I believe God is calling us to something more. He is calling us to be fully present, especially in our time with him. Don't allow...

Have you ever found yourself afraid to get your hopes up? You want to feel excitement and believe something good is coming for you, but fear creeps in and robs you of hope. Today we are going to address the need to get your hopes up! Joining me in the conversation is my dear friend, Alison Wallwork. Alison is a wife, mom, author, speaker, and my personal pastor. She and her husband have been doing...

Have you ever felt like life isn't fair? In this episode, Megan is joined by her dear friend for over 25 years, Karen Schatzline. They tackle the topic known as the "Gap of the Unfair".  Karen and her husband Pat have been in ministry for decades. Together, they are best-selling authors, international speakers, evangelists, business coaches, and health coaches.    Key Takeaways: We Must Embrace Co...

We have another amazing episode for you this week addressing what can happen when you are faithful to answer the call God places on your life. Here to share with us is a dear friend and powerhouse of a woman, Tresa Todd. Tresa is a real estate investor, motivational speaker, and best-selling author of Without Fear of Her Future: A Women's Guide to Real Estate Investing . As the host of the Without...

Today's episode is all about learning how to discern God's voice in your life, and joining us in today's discussion is guest Rachel Wortman. Rachel is a close friend, author, and host of her own podcast, Wisdom's Table. She impacts so many lives by living each day according to God's call on her life, and I'm so fortunate that she has agreed to share with us today! Key Takeaways: The difference bet...

Join us on this week's episode of Build Your Brave as we welcome guest Brooke Thomas to the show. Brooke is an incredible faith-driven woman with the power to activate other women in their business, life, and faith! From a stage-3 cancer diagnosis to an 8-figure legacy, she knows the power of a woman whose faith is fully activated. That's why she started Live Out Loud -- a business that leads grou...

Megan jumps right into this week's episode sharing the raw and unfiltered reality from this current season of her life. Be encouraged by Megan's honest account of wrestling with faith, her strategies for commanding her spirit to RISE, and the power of daily surrender to God's plan. She shares how worship, scripture, and a steadfast belief in God's goodness help her navigate the darkest moments. Th...

In this week's episode of Build your Brave, Megan welcomes friend and guest Heather Wallace to share her journey. This is a very powerful episode you'll want to save and share! Together they talk about how seasons of difficulty develop grit and a deeper reliance on God to sustain you. Heather Wallace is a member of Team Brave, a wife, a mom, motivational speaker, minister, author, entrepreneur, he...

In this episode of Build Your Brave, Megan welcomes Thea Wood, a dear friend and fellow member of Team Brave, to the show! Thea is the best-selling author of Kick Fear in the Face, a co-founder of Valor Global Online, and co-owner of the soon-to-open Hive Fit Club in Scottdale, AZ. She is also a wife, momma, and all-around awesome human who helps people overcome their fears and walk in confidence!...

This episode of Building Your Brave is all about creating your own "Team Brave." We were all designed and built for community, but it doesn't happen through chance or by accident. It's a conscious choice we each have to make to build deep and meaningful friendships in our lives. Megan shares about the blessing of friendship God has given her through different stages of life, and in different state...

In this episode of "Build Your Brave," host Megan Valentine welcomes friend, Jen Jones to discuss what it was like for her to build her brave. Jen Jones is a bestselling author, mom of four, wife, coach, and leader. She shares her incredible journey of faith, resilience, and creating a significant life. Key Highlights: How to embrace life's unexpected challenges and turn them into opportunities fo...