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I thought I had all there was to God! I was given 20 minutes on stage during the Akron Women on Purpose conference this year to tell my life story. I shared about my Christian childhood and perfect Christian resume - and how it began to crumble when all of my serving and doing couldn’t keep up as I became a mom. Yet during this crash, God taught me the craziest lesson- He didn’t need anything from...

You’re invited to join along as I co-host a podcast with my friend Asheritah Ciuciu! I’m talking a little bit about this new adventure and giving you a taste of the first episode. Prayer of Rest on YouTube Prayers of Rest Podcast

Have you ever prayed for a stranger? I've become so fixated on this idea that I have the mind of Christ (1 Corinthians 2:16), I am one spirit with Christ (1 Corinthians 6:17) and I bring God's kingdom with me. Believe it or not, it has me praying for strangers in stores! In this episode I share a powerful experience where a stranger prayed for me and how it changed my idea of "Your Ki...

Can you relate to the idea of feeling a little bored as you read through your Bible study or crack open your Bible? Today's part two episode walks you through 5 things to do as you're reading your Bible. 1. Get to know God 2. Go slow 3. Grab a pen 4. Let the Bible teach you the Bible 5. Follow what the Spirit leads Resources: Make sure you listened to our part 1 episode first! Here is the...

Have you ever felt bored in the Bible? Today I share 5 ways to shift from boredom to delight. Have any questions about reading your Bible? Send a message at hannahnitz.com/say-hello for me to answer next episode! Verses mentioned: Psalm 73:25, Psalm 16:11, Acts 2:25-28, I Corinthians 2, Matthew 16:15, Galatians 4:6, John 5:39, Matthew 5:6

I've spent a ridiculous amount of time thinking about this question. What is the point of the Christian life? Many in the church will quickly answer- "to give God glory". What does that mean? How do we bring God the most glory? Today I dive into this question, tell you why the term Christian Hedonism has been blowing my mind, and give you a few points from the book Pleasures Evermore...

What if one of the secrets to experiencing more of God is all about His presence? Noelle Beck is with us today talking about her alone time with God, and how our focus should be more on God's PRESENCE and less on our DOING.  Psalm 16:11 ESV You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.

Could talking about the tabernacle possibly get you excited to spend more time with God? We are about to find out! I heard a quote from Marty Solomon when he was teaching on the tabernacle that says “I believe there is an indirect promise that if we create the space for God, He will fill it.” Let's talk about what that looks like! Have thoughts or questions on making room for God? Hit me up! BEMA...

A thought that I've been trying to figure out: “Its possible to know a lot about God, but not know God”. What's the difference? Why does this matter? I talk about the difference laid out in Pslam 103:7 between God's ways and God's acts, and the invitation we have to KNOW our creator.  Send me a video message with your thoughts and I will respond! Just use your phone and find me on Marco Polo.

Out of nowhere this question kept coming to me- What is God's presence? The next day I walked into church and heard a sermon describing God's presence and His power. Since that day, my mind has been spinning! This message from Kevin Kazemi has filled me with hope, excitement, and questions. Would love to know what you think as you listen! Send me a video message with your thoughts and I will respo...

Summarizing the last year is hard- the birth of my daughter and the death of my dad seem too much for just 12 months to hold. But in the midst of mourning, God taught me a beauty of loving him "with all my strength", and how that was exemplified in my father.  My dad's website- thesteverybka.com Java with Juli - Podcast Series on "God, Sex, and Your Marriage" The Grandfather Effect by Brian D...

While reading in Psalms I found the sentence "Great is the Lord who delights int he welfare of his servant". The idea of God delighting in my welfare felt... weird? confusing? As I started to look more into this verse I found a great treasure- that the word welfare in the original Hebrew is actually "Shalom". Turns out God's Shalom is pretty incredible, and learning more about it has impact so muc...

“Jesus is, without question, the most dependent human being that ever lived” What do you think about that quote? Could it be true? Join me as we walk through the book of John and look at Jesus' dependence, and then talk about what in the world we are supposed to do with that. How can we be dependent? What does that look like? And how is it connected to "more" of God?

Could you summarize the Bible in 8 minutes? I couldn't, but thankfully my friend Laura Veale can! From Genesis to Revelation, each story points to God's desire to be with His people. Join us as we walk through each passage and praise the God who pursues + reveals! 

Could where you physically sit when you spend time with God matter? Can the location of your God time impact your relationship with Him? Why are we such advocates for hiding in a prayer closet? On this episode you'll hear from Noelle Beck, Laura Veale, + Hannah Nitz as they share practical tips for their time with God and the secret of "shutting your door". Say hello + send a note!

What does it mean to give God glory? I've used the phrase "Soli Deo Gloria" (Latin for Glory to God alone) for most of my adult life and always had God's glory on my mind, but is it possible I was still focused on myself? On this episode I share how I used to view myself as the star quarterback on God's team vs. how I see myself now. I pray you can listen and ask God how you view His glory and you...

"As I’ve been wanting to enjoy more of God, I’ve struggled with the things I do enjoy. I love our house, decorations, art projects and nice vacations. Is a part of experiencing more of God working to remove those things?" This week I dive into this question, hobbies, and things we enjoy outside of God!

Well, 2020 was a wild year, wasn't it? On this "end of year" episode we look back on the lessons we learned over the last 12 months. You'll hear from three voices you've come to love- Hannah Nitz, Noelle Beck, & Laura Veale, as they flip through their journals and share their biggest take aways. Teaching #1: Everything God has, He shares with us. Teaching #2: God is the most satisfying, even w...

The best message I’ve heard the entire year was delivered by my one of my best friends, Laura Veale. We taught a class together at church and she gave a message on "Dying to self" that shook me up for weeks. Is it possible that many of us are Christians who love God and want to serve him, but still believe we are at the center of our lives? I wanted to share that message with you as you begin to t...

Last election messed me up spiritually. That first Tuesday in November was followed by months of no church, a complete removal from Christian activity, and a distrust of God.  This election won't phase me- so what's the difference? 

When you're spending time with God, what's the MAIN question you are going in with? What are you pursuing and chasing after? What are you hoping to accomplish or feel? I talk through the difference between pursuing ourself vs. pursuing God!

So we are always talking about "the more" with God, but what is it? Is it a certain level you reach? A closeness you feel? A level of maturity? My thoughts and definition of "the more" got challenged this week, and I'm here to talk about it!

When it comes to your time with God, there isn't a certain formula to follow or steps you need to complete. However, if you want to enjoy your time with God, this episode describes three words that are crucial! What would it look like for your time with God to be unhurried, undistracted, and unmovable?

Worship is more than singing songs at church- it's adoring God for who He is. Join Noelle Beck as she talks about how worship can unlock MORE in our relationship with God and also shares some practical tips for how you can get started. Head to JesusBootCamp.com for follow up resources! 

When I would interact with people who had deep relationships with God, they were always very smart. Doesn't it sometimes seem like the people closest to God are pastors, authors, or people with doctoral degrees? Or at least people who are smarter than you? I've learned that experiencing the "more" with God isn't correlated with your intelligence, but with something else. I also talk through the te...