Ep 148 // Calling vs. Assignment: How to Know When God Is Moving You Into a New Season with Barb Roose
What do you do when your life no longer fits the theology you once held so tightly?
In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, Barb Roose joins Megan Nilsen to explore faith that is forged—not performed—through suffering, surrender, and holy discontent.
Barb shares her remarkable journey from megachurch leadership to becoming a bestselling Bible study author and literary agent with Books & Such Literary Management, while navigating addiction in her marriage, unexpected divorce, and seasons of profound uncertainty.
Together, Barb and Megan unpack the difference between calling and assignment, why God often invites us to release what feels secure, and how discernment is rarely a single moment—but a faithful process.
This episode is for the woman who feels restless, stretched, or quietly asking God, “Is there more?”
Key Takeaways
- Calling vs. Assignment: Your calling is your identity as a daughter of God. Assignments change—but identity doesn’t.
- Holy Discontent Is a Gift, Not a Flaw: That internal nudge may be God preparing you for your next season, not asking you to strive harder in the current one.
- When Theology Meets Reality: God lovingly allows seasons where your beliefs are stretched so your understanding of Him can deepen.
- Discernment Is a Process: Fasting, prayer, wise counsel, and paying attention to spiritual momentum all matter.
- Don’t Cling to an Assignment Like It’s the Last Blessing: Holding too tightly to a role can prevent you from receiving what God wants to give next.
- You Are Not Behind: Preparation often happens before clarity—and sometimes through pain.
Both Barb and Megan name something many Christian women feel but rarely say out loud: God’s invitations often come wrapped in loss, surrender, and unanswered questions.
From She Speaks conferences to book rejections, from ministry platforms to hidden seasons of formation, this conversation highlights a shared belief:
God is not withholding from you—He is forming you.
Who This Episode Is For
- Women discerning a next step or season
- Leaders feeling restless but unsure why
- Writers, speakers, and ministry-minded women
- Anyone navigating loss, divorce, or identity shifts
- The woman learning to trust God without guarantees
Stay connected with Megan:
- Website: meganbnilsen.com
- Social: Instagram,Facebook,LinkedIn
- Grab the Book: Untangled Faith+Companion Journal
- Free Gift: 30-Day Grace + Truth (Daily) Devotional
- Book a free discovery call to see if Kingdom Life Coaching could help you unlock your next right step!
- LENT RESOURCE: lentpreparationjournal.com
Connect with Theresa Rowe:
- Barb’s Free Gift: The Breathe Again Guide
- Find it at Barb’s website along with her Happy Monday Devotional
- Connect with Barb: https://barbroose.com/
- Instagram: @barbroose