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Have you ever felt guilty because your quiet time with God lasted only a few minutes? I am sharing how God met me in just a few interrupted minutes while caring for my children and how those same small moments also helped me finish writing my first book. You will be encouraged to stop striving for the perfect quiet time and discover that Jesus faithfully meets us in ordinary, surrendered moments.

This message offers real Christian encouragement for women of faith who are balancing a busy lifestyle. True Christian living is not about perfect performance, it is about learning how to grow closer to God right where you are. When we keep showing up, we experience deep spiritual growth for women, and hearing God's voice becomes so much easier.

Why five minutes with Jesus is never wasted when seeking biblical encouragement for women

How motherhood has changed what daily time with God looks like for me

What finishing a book in tiny pockets of time taught me about small faithfulness

Why Jesus desires an authentic relationship over a perfect performance

How small acts of obedience become a beautifully transformed life

Key Scriptures 

Reflection Question

What would happen if, instead of waiting until you had an hour, you simply gave Jesus the next five minutes? 

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Coming Soon:

Journeying with Jesus: Questions I Had Before I Believed, my upcoming book for seekers and new believers, sharing my personal journey from New Age spirituality to following Christ.

Have you ever felt like your life wasn't moving fast enough? 
 
Maybe you've prayed for a relationship, a baby, healing, clarity, or purpose and wondered why God wasn't answering on your timeline. 
 
In this deeply personal episode, I share how looking back completely changed the way I see God's timing. From pregnancy loss and heartbreak to motherhood, ministry, and finally beginning the book I always knew was inside me, I can now see that God wasn't withholding good things from me; He was preparing me for something better. 
 
If you've ever felt frustrated by waiting, disappointed by closed doors, or tempted to force your own plans, I pray this conversation reminds you that God's delays are never wasted. 
 
In this episode, you'll discover: 
• Why do we often try to control God's timeline 
• What my miscarriages taught me about trusting God 
• How surrender opened the door to peace and unexpected purpose 
• Why God cares more about our transformation than our timeline 
• The difference between striving in our own strength and being led by the Holy Spirit 
• How God unexpectedly led me to begin writing the book I've dreamed about for years 
 
Scripture: 
James 4:8 - “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.” 
 
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If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who needs the reminder that God is always working, even in the waiting. 
 

What do you do when you are running on empty and your perfectly planned day falls apart?

In this episode, I am opening up my heart and my Bible to share a raw moment from my morning that completely shifted how I view control and surrender. We are diving deep into Matthew 4 to look at how the enemy tempts us when we are at our most depleted points, and I am sharing a personal story about the subtle ways we fall into the trap of striving over surrendering. If you are a Christian woman walking through a season of waiting or feeling completely overwhelmed, this message is for you. Let's stop opening our phones first thing in the morning and start opening our Bibles instead.

How your daily interruptions are actually divine appointments from God

The dangerous trap of trying to control your own timeline instead of trusting the Holy Spirit

Why reaching for social media when you are depleted makes you feel even more empty

How to use the word of God as your ultimate anchor during spiritual battles

Practical ways to find true peace in Christian motherhood when life feels heavy

What would change in your heart today if you fully trusted that God already knew every single detail of your situation before you even woke up this morning?

Galatians 5:22–23 (NIV) "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control."

Matthew 4:4 (NIV) "Jesus answered, 'It is written: Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.'"

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If this episode filled up your soul, please share it with a friend, a sister, or a mom who needs a sweet reminder that God's presence is what will sustain them today.

What do you do when your perfectly planned day suddenly doesn't go according to plan? 
 
In this short and heartfelt episode, Petia shares a real moment from motherhood that reminded her of a powerful truth: God is never surprised by the interruptions we face. 
 
After carefully planning her day, everything shifted when her almost three-year-old daughter needed extra comfort and her four-month-old son became extra fussy. Instead of responding with frustration, Petia was reminded that perhaps the day was never hers to control in the first place. 
 
Drawing from a recent message at church about the fruit of the Spirit, she reflects on surrender, patience, and trusting that God's plans are always greater than our own. 
 
If you've ever felt frustrated when life doesn't go according to plan, this episode will encourage you to pause, breathe, and remember that God already knew how your day would unfold. 
 
In This Episode: 
• Why interruptions may not be interruptions at all 
• Learning to surrender control to God 
• The connection between trust and the fruit of the Spirit 
• Finding peace when motherhood doesn't go according to plan 
• Remembering that God is never caught by surprise 
 
Reflection Question: 
What would change today if you trusted that God already knew every detail before you even woke up? 
 
Scripture to Reflect On: 
 
Galatians 5:22–23 NIV 
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control." 
 
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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.

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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.

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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.

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Instagram: @nadiavlada

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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.

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