Made for Impact

In this new episode, I share a story that reminded me of the enormous impact small acts of kindness can have on our lives—and the lives of others.

Inspired by the book Holy Moments, I open up about a simple trip to Whole Foods with my family that turned into something much greater: an opportunity to practice generosity and witness the ripple effects of kindness. What began as a small decision to help created a holy moment—one filled with gratitude, reflection, and deeper faith.

I’ll be honest—at first, I wrestled with doubt. Was I really helping the right person? Was it enough? But God showed me that the true power of generosity isn’t in analyzing outcomes—it’s in trusting that every act of love has meaning.

This episode is your reminder that every interaction, no matter how ordinary, carries the potential to become a holy moment. When we choose to give, to trust, and to love, we align with God’s heart and create ripples that go far beyond what we can see.

💡 Key Takeaways

Small acts of kindness can create powerful ripple effects.

Generosity is not about perfection, but about presence and intention.

Doubt is natural, but faith affirms the impact of your actions.

Every moment has the potential to become a “holy moment.”

Choosing to give and love connects us more deeply with God and others.

🙏 Action Steps

Look for one opportunity this week to create a “holy moment” through kindness.

Reflect in your journal on how generosity has shaped your own life.

Next time you doubt the impact of your actions, pause and pray for reassurance.

Share your story of kindness with a loved one to inspire their faith journey.

Ask God daily to open your eyes to opportunities for small, sacred acts of love.

Have you felt like everything familiar is suddenly shifting—relationships fading, doors closing, or routines no longer fitting who you are? Friend, this isn’t the end. It’s God’s setup for your next season.

In this episode of Made for Impact, I open up about one of the most overlooked yet powerful parts of our relationship with God: listening.

So often, we pour our hearts out in prayer—asking, thanking, pleading—but forget that communication with God is a two-way street. When we don’t pause to create space for His voice, we risk missing the very answers and guidance we’ve been longing for.

Through simple stories from my own life, I share how moments of silence, stillness, and openness can transform the way we hear from God. This is not about striving or doing more, but about trusting, waiting, and allowing divine wisdom to unfold in its perfect timing.

If you’ve ever felt like your prayers were bouncing back unanswered or you’ve struggled with doubt in waiting seasons, this episode will remind you that God is always speaking—you just need to make space to hear Him.

💡 Key Takeaways

True communication with God requires both speaking and listening.

Silence and stillness create space for divine answers.

Patience and trust are essential when waiting on God’s timing.

Everyday moments can become powerful spaces of spiritual connection.

Listening deepens faith, awareness, and intimacy with God.

🙏 Action Steps

Schedule 5 minutes of silence each day this week to simply listen for God’s voice.

Journal any impressions, scriptures, or feelings that arise in that quiet space.

Practice patience by releasing one prayer request into God’s hands without trying to control the outcome.

Share your experience of listening with someone who could use encouragement in their faith walk.

Pray for a more open heart to recognize God’s whispers in your daily life.

In this episode, I open my heart about the mysterious and beautiful ways the Invisible Hand of God shows up in our lives—even when we least expect it.

As I sit in my rain-soaked Las Vegas home, I reflect on how life’s twists, from heartbreaks to blessings, are not random accidents but divine whispers shaping us for something greater. From the unexpected love story that brought me to my husband to the sweet lessons learned through my rescue pup, I’ve discovered that even the smallest moments are orchestrated for our highest good.

This conversation is your reminder that when we lean into faith and surrender, we can trust that nothing is wasted. Every challenge, every delay, every surprise is God’s way of guiding us toward peace, purpose, and alignment.

If you’ve ever wondered why things happen the way they do—or longed to feel more grounded in God’s timing—this episode will stir your spirit and invite you into deeper trust.

💡 Key Takeaways

God’s invisible hand is always moving, even when we can’t see it.

Choosing to recognize divine interventions cultivates peace, grace, and resilience.

Heartbreaks and hardships are often stepping stones toward greater blessings.

Everyday moments carry profound significance when seen through the lens of faith.

Sharing our stories of divine guidance can inspire and strengthen others.

🙏 Action Steps

Reflect on one moment in your life that seemed random but later revealed divine purpose.

Write down how that experience shaped your faith and perspective.

This week, pause daily to notice God’s presence in the “ordinary.”

Share your story with someone who needs encouragement in their journey.

Pray for the courage to surrender more fully to God’s timing and plan.

In this new episode,” host Petia Kolibova shares a heartfelt personal update, revealing that she is expecting a baby boy. She discusses the power of prayer, drawing from her deeply personal experiences with her husband’s prayers. Having embraced Christianity recently, Petia reflects on how faith has transformed her life and aspirations.

Focusing on the theme of prayers and faith, Petia talks about how her husband’s consistent prayers have influenced their lives, leading to answered prayers in the form of her becoming his ideal partner and now the expected news of a baby boy. Petia emphasizes the need for honest conversation with God, equating it to the communication necessary in relationships. She draws on her personal journey with religion, emphasizing the importance of trust and gratitude in spiritual practices, noting how her newfound faith has shifted her focus from worldly measures of success to inner peace and fulfillment.

In this thought-provoking episode of Made for Impact, host Petia Kolibova Burns dives into the controversial world of human design—a system mixing astrology, I Ching, Kabbalah, and chakras—and why she no longer puts her trust in it. Once a tool she embraced in her personal and professional life, Petia now re-examines its origins and spiritual implications through the lens of her Christian faith.

In this heartfelt solo episode of Made for Impact, Petia Kolibova Burns shares a personal message God placed on her heart about faith-filled femininity. She explores the patterns many women inherit of overworking, hustling, and carrying the weight of family, work, and community on their shoulders. Drawing from her own journey—from her European upbringing, through her boss-babe era, to her transformation as a follower of Jesus—Petia invites women to soften, slow down, and lean on God. She shares how letting go of control and embracing softness strengthens marriages, restores balance, and opens the door to God’s true calling.

If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend who needs a reminder to soften and trust God. Stay connected with Petia on Instagram at @petiakolibova and tune in for future episodes where faith and purpose meet.

In this episode of Made for Impact, host Petia Kolibova Burns opens her heart about faith, family, and the freedom that comes from aligning life and business with God’s direction.

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In this episode of Made for More, Petia Kolibova Burns sits down with Jessica Frew—author of Shove Your Shoulds and host of the podcast The Husband-in-Law. Jessica opens up about her powerful story of divorce, rebuilding her life, and discovering freedom by letting go of the weight of societal “shoulds.”

📝 Try the “Should Challenge”: Identify one “should” per day and reframe it.

If you’ve ever felt weighed down by who you think you “should” be—whether as a wife, mom, or woman of faith—this conversation will inspire you to step into who God created you to be. It’s a reminder that your story, your purpose, and your voice matter, and that freedom comes when you trade “should” for God’s truth.

Author of Shove Your Shoulds, Speaker, and Bold Decision Coach

She helps ambitious women unlearn the conditioning they were raised with so they can make bold, imperfect decisions without guilt, fear, or second-guessing. As a speaker, author, and coach, she blends personal experience (including navigating divorce, a mixed-orientation marriage, and blending families) with a proven decision-making framework to guide women back to trusting their intuition.

Whether on stage, in coaching, or through her book, her mission is to help women stop living by everyone else’s rules and start living boldly, unapologetically, and in full alignment with who they were created to be.

Have you ever felt like no matter how hard you try, things just don’t turn out the way you planned? In this episode, host Petia Kolibova Burns shares her raw and real journey of letting go of striving, surrendering her pain to God, and discovering the peace that comes only from trusting His plan.

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