In today’s episode of God-Sized Dreams, Melissa shares the behind-the-scenes story of why she is stepping away from social media indefinitely — not because she’s stuck, overwhelmed, or burned out, but because God asked her to.

Through months of conviction, quiet nudges, and spiritual discernment, Melissa realized social media had slowly become a coping mechanism, a time-drain, and an area of misalignment with the very things she teaches women every week. What began as a summer break turned into a God-led invitation to choose obedience, presence, and mental health over algorithms and online pressure.

She also shares the powerful parallel God showed her between alcohol and social media, the mental health stats that opened her eyes, and how He reminded her that He doesn’t need social media to reach the women she is called to serve.

If you’ve been sensing the need to slow down, get quiet, or break unhelpful habits around your phone, this episode will encourage you to listen for God’s voice and trust Him with your reach, your time, and your next step.

“If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed or unsure what your next step should be, don’t forget I offer coaching designed to help you find clarity. Whether that’s a one-time Breakthrough Unstuck Session or a full 6 months together, you can check out all the details at melissabatt.com/breakthrough-coaching.

This conversation is more vulnerable than usual — rooted in honesty, mental health, and obedience.

How a summer break from social media turned into a clear assignment from God.

The moment God showed Melissa how social media had become a coping mechanism, similar to her past convictions with alcohol.

Even without comparison, scrolling can numb, distract, and keep you from hearing God clearly.

How social media impacts anxiety, distraction, loneliness, and our nervous systems.

Why Melissa is shifting her focus to women who are actively searching, listening, and ready for change.

A reminder of how God brought coaching clients even when she wasn’t marketing online.

Why Melissa refuses to teach women to put down their phones while staying active on platforms that harm their mental health and distract them from their main priorities.

A simple awareness practice to help you understand your own digital habits.

Melissa prays over you as you consider what God might be asking you to release.

This week’s baby step is simple awareness:

1. Check your screen time.

2. Before opening an app, pause and ask:

Why am I reaching for my phone right now?

Am I bored, lonely, stressed, avoiding something, or just on autopilot?

3. Consider the invitation:

The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt

The 40-Day Social Media Fast by Wendy Speake

Ready for clarity, peace, and purpose?