There's More

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 Kingdom Come".

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 by Sam Storms.

True or False: “The purpose of life is to glorify God, not to be happy”

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.

“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! 

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 your part in it!

"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 when you have it all.

Teaching #3: We get God. 

What was your biggest lesson of 2020? We would love to hear from you- hannahnitz.com/say-hello

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 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 term "child like faith" and a shocking realization!

I have these two sentences that keep rolling around in my head- things I've heard Christians say that I don't believe are true: Number one, "My relationship with God will have a temporary high". Number two, "Growing your desire for God is selfish". In this episode I throw out these phrases and drop some truth instead. 

 What does it mean to want the "more" with God?How do you get started? I share my own story of what it looked like, including the crashing identity of having my first child and getting fired from my favorite ministry. Join me to talk about growing a hunger for more of God.

That's a phrase we say, but do we really believe it?

Does prayer really change things? Does prayer really matter? Why did God give us such direct access to Him in prayer?

Buckle up, y'all. This conversation with Noelle Beck is wildly encouraging and practical. She also gives some advice on how to become a prayer ninja.

When the Bible says we are "stewards of the mysteries of God" and "stewards of God's grace", that's a big deal. God invites us in not just as a servant, but as the manager and chief of staff, taking care of his property while He is gone. I'll break down more of what this means and why it's so sweet! This episode starts with a short clip, talking about the race conversations that have been taking place across the country this month.

Do you interact with God as your Christian worldview? That's great, but do you stop there? For the past 10 years I've used the Bible more as a "truth manual" and less of a tool to build a relationship with God. My "quiet time" always seemed kinda boring- but a few small changes have lit up my life!