After several months away on maternity leave, Petia Burns returns to the Made for Impact podcast with a heartfelt conversation about biblical purpose, faith and motherhood, and finding Christian encouragement in the seasons that often go unseen.

When her baby boy, Samuel, was born, Petia stepped away from social media, business, and podcasting to fully embrace a season of presence. But during this time, God reminded her of a powerful truth about spiritual growth for women: impact isn't reserved for stages, followers, or online businesses. The greatest faith-based personal growth often happens right in our homes, our marriages, and our local communities.

In this episode, Petia shares a touching story about a conversation with her mother regarding her transition from the New Age back to faith. It’s a beautiful reminder of how Christian living and consistent discipleship create a generational ripple effect far beyond what we can see.

If you are a Christian woman who has ever questioned your calling or felt discouraged because your life doesn't look like a massive platform right now, this episode will give you the faith in everyday life perspectives you need to stop chasing and start stewarding.

Why biblical purpose begins long before a stage, platform, or business.

The surprising conversation that shifted Petia's perspective on modern Christian discipleship.

How standing strong in your faith creates a ripple effect across generations.

What Christian motherhood is teaching Petia about mentoring, parenting, and leadership.

The critical difference between chasing a career and faithfully stewarding faith in everyday life.

How to recognize the spiritual fruit your life is producing right now.

Your purpose is not waiting for you somewhere in the future. Every single conversation, every prayer, and every example you set for your children, spouse, and community has the potential to impact generations. Never underestimate what God can do through your faithful obedience in the small things.

Instagram: @petiaburns

Bible Study: Join our free community through the link in Petia's Instagram bio to connect with other women focused on hearing God and stepping into their true identity.

If this episode encouraged you, please share it with a friend, take a screenshot, and tag @petiaburns so we can continue spreading God's light together!

In today’s episode, I’m sharing something deeply personal and sacred.

After months of prayer, wrestling, listening, and surrender—much like Jacob wrestled with God—I’ve come to a clear and peaceful decision: I’m stepping into a sabbatical.

This pause is not from burnout.

It’s not from quitting.

It’s not from confusion.

It’s an intentional, faith-led choice to slow down, go quiet, and prioritize what God has been gently calling me into:

As I record this, I’m nearing the end of my pregnancy, and I’ve felt a strong invitation to release worldly pressure—performance, productivity, comparison, timelines—and instead rest in my identity as a daughter of the Most High King.

For nearly eight years, this podcast and my online work have been a constant part of my life. I’ve rarely stopped. I’ve rarely gone silent. And yet, this season is asking for something different—not striving, not proving, not pushing… but trusting.

This episode is my way of:

During this sabbatical:

This doesn’t mean I’m gone forever.

It means I’m listening more closely.

If and when I feel inspired, I may share again—but without deadlines, algorithms, or obligation.

Whether you’re a mother, expecting, building a business, or simply feeling the weight of the world’s expectations—I hope this episode gives you permission to slow down and honor where God has you right now.

Thank you for being here.

Thank you for listening.

Thank you for walking this journey with me.

I’m deeply grateful for you.

Stay Connected:

[email protected]

With love and gratitude,

Petia

What if God is not distant, disappointed, or angry—but deeply loving and always near? In this powerful, Spirit-led conversation, Petia sits down with Melanie Cox to unpack the true nature of God, how to find peace in the midst of tribulation, and what it really means to live the full, abundant life Jesus promised.

In this deeply moving and Spirit-led episode of Made for Impact, Petia welcomes back beloved guest Melanie Cox for one of the most powerful conversations ever shared on the show.

https://www.instagram.com/itsmelaniecox/

In today’s episode of Made for Impact, Petia opens her heart and shares the life-changing shift that happens when we reorder our priorities — not around hustle, business, or self-development — but around God.

In this powerful episode of Made for Impact, Petia welcomes her longtime friend Nadia — a woman whose life was radically changed by Jesus after years in the New Age movement, sobriety recovery culture, and searching for meaning.

The two originally met in a Las Vegas nail salon over a decade ago — not knowing God would one day write them into the same story. Years later, both found themselves saved by Christ, walking away from the New Age, and stepping into a new identity.

This episode dives into:

- Leaving New Age beliefs

- Sobriety and surrender

- Healing resentment and anger

- Reading Scripture for the first time

- Dating as a Christian woman in Hollywood

- Experiencing the Holy Spirit

- Understanding God’s timing

- Learning peace over pressure

- Faith in uncertainty

Whether you’re new to faith, curious about Christianity, or untangling spiritual confusion — this testimony will speak to your heart.

Connect with Nadia:

Instagram: @nadiavlada

Join Petia’s Bible Study:

https://bit.ly/DeeplyDevotedBIBLEstudy

If today’s episode moved you, encouraged you, or brought clarity — take a moment to share it, review it, or send Petia a message on Instagram.

In this episode of Made for Impact, Petia shares a heartfelt message inspired by a recent Deeply Devoted Bible Study—created for women who desire more than a checklist faith and long for a deeper, more intimate relationship with God.

“Come close to God, and God will come close to you.” — James 4:8 (NLT)

Write down the season you’re praying God to move you into.

If you desire deeper faith, accountability, and sisterhood, you’re invited to Deeply Devoted—Petia’s weekly online Bible study for women.

Have you ever felt that quiet stirring inside — the kind that whispers, “Something is shifting… something is changing… something is coming?” Not in an anxious way, but in a holy, gentle, almost mysterious way.

Maybe nothing in your life looks different on the outside. But inside… you feel the nudge. The restlessness. The sense that God is preparing you for something new — even if you can’t articulate it yet.

In this episode, Petia shares a deeply personal story of sensing God’s shift in a quiet moment after putting her daughter to sleep — and the surprising peace mixed with restlessness that followed. If you've ever felt like your comfort is shrinking, doors are closing, or desires are changing, this episode will bring clarity, comfort, and biblical grounding.

Inside this episode, we explore:

Scriptures referenced: 

Ecclesiastes 3:1 

1 Kings 17 

Revelation 3:7 

Philippians 2:13 

Isaiah 26:3 

You’ll walk away feeling seen, encouraged, and reminded that you are not lost — you are being led.

Send Petia a DM on Instagram @petiakolibova and share which of the seven signs you are experiencing. 

Join the free Deeply Devoted Bible Study group to walk in community with other faith-led women.

In this episode, Petia explores why believers sometimes don’t feel God emotionally and why this does NOT mean God is distant. She shares encouragement, Scripture, and seven biblical ways we often sense God that have nothing to do with feelings.

Key Points:

7 Ways We Sense God (Even Without Feelings):

Scriptures Included:

Call to Action:

Thank you for listening — remember, silence is not separation, and God is closer than your breath.

Have you ever felt the deep desire to serve God, but had no idea where to begin? Maybe you’ve prayed, “Lord, I want to follow You… but I don’t know my calling,” and felt unsure, unqualified, or unclear about your next steps.

In this heartfelt episode, Petia opens up about her early walk with Jesus — a time of longing to honor God while feeling uncertain about what He was asking her to do. Through her story, you’ll discover that calling isn’t something you chase. It’s something God reveals gradually, gently, and faithfully as you walk with Him.

Inside this episode, we explore:

This episode is designed to bring you peace, clarity, and the reassurance that you cannot “miss” your calling — because God is the one who shapes it and reveals it.

Scriptures referenced: 

Psalm 139 

Luke 16:10 

1 Corinthians 14:33 

CTA: 

Send Petia a DM @petiakolibova and share what calling God is stirring in you. 

Join the Deeply Devoted Bible Study group for community, accountability, and spiritual growth.

In this new episode, I dive into the life-altering truth of Jesus’s victory over Satan through His sacrifice on the cross—and what that truly means for you and me today.

This is more than theology. This is about freedom, redemption, spiritual authority, and living from victory instead of fear.

Together, we explore why Jesus’s death was not just symbolic—it was necessary. Through Scriptures like Romans 6:23, Isaiah 53:6, Colossians 2:15, and Revelation 1:18, I walk you through how the cross dismantled the power of sin, stripped Satan of his authority, and restored our direct relationship with God.

So many believers still live under condemnation, guilt, and fear… even though Jesus already paid the full price. In this episode, I lovingly remind you that you were never meant to live bound—you were meant to live free, redeemed, and confident in Christ’s victory.

If you’ve ever wondered:

Why did Jesus have to die?

What really happened in the spiritual realm on the cross?

Does Satan still have power today?

What does this mean for my everyday struggles?

This episode will strengthen your faith, ground you in biblical truth, and awaken your identity as a woman who walks in divine authority.

This is not just a teaching.

💡 Key Takeaways

Jesus’s sacrifice fulfilled the penalty of sin once and for all.

Satan’s power of accusation and fear was stripped at the cross.

Salvation is a gift of grace, not something we earn.

There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ.

The resurrection sealed the ultimate spiritual victory.

You are called to live from victory—not striving for it.

🙏 Action Steps

Read Romans 6, Isaiah 53, Colossians 2, and Revelation 1 this week.

Journal what it means for you personally that Jesus already won.

Identify one area where you’ve been living in fear instead of faith.

Declare freedom aloud over your life through Scripture.

Pray in gratitude for the gift of salvation and redemption.

**Call to Action**