If your mind never shuts off… if you’re replaying conversations, imagining worst-case scenarios, and carrying stress you were never meant to carry—this episode is for you.

In this powerful episode of Take Back Your Authority with Heather Bulthuis, we’re diving into what God’s Word says about anxiety, overthinking, fear, and how to experience true peace.

The truth is: the battle isn’t your circumstances… it’s your mind. And when you learn how to take your thoughts captive and align them with God’s truth, everything begins to change.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
✨ Why anxiety is not your assignment
✨ How overthinking is often false control
✨ What the Bible says about fear and a sound mind
✨ How to take every thought captive and renew your mind
✨ Practical, faith-based steps to break free from mental overwhelm
✨ How to walk in God’s peace—even in the middle of life’s storms

We also walk through powerful Scriptures including:

Philippians 4:6–8
2 Corinthians 10:3–5
Romans 12:2
Isaiah 26:3
2 Timothy 1:7
Matthew 6:25–34

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in your thoughts, this episode will help you take back your mind and step into the peace God has already given you.

You do not have to live imprisoned by your thoughts.
God has given you authority in Christ—and you can walk in freedom.

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In today’s episode of Take Back Your Authority with Heather Bulthuis, we’re talking about God’s peace—the kind of peace that doesn’t depend on circumstances and guards your heart and mind.

Heather breaks down the biblical meaning of shalom (peace as wholeness, safety, completeness, and well-being) and walks through powerful scriptures that show where peace comes from, how to receive it, and how to protect your mind when anxiety, fear, and worry try to creep in. You’ll also hear practical encouragement on shifting your “state” through gratitude, worship, prayer, and renewing your mind—so you can live anchored, steady, and filled with the peace of Christ.

Key Scriptures Mentioned:

Ephesians 6:10–17 (Armor of God)

Philippians 4:4–9

Galatians 5:22–23

John 14:27

Colossians 3:15

John 16:33

Romans 5:1

Isaiah 9:6

2 Thessalonians 3:16

John 20:19

Isaiah 26:3

Isaiah 55:12

Ephesians 2:14–16

🙏 If you prayed to receive Jesus today, message me—I would LOVE to celebrate with you and pray for you.

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📬 Mailing Address
Heather Bulthuis
2220 Otay Lakes Rd.
Suite 502, Unit #931
Chula Vista, CA 91915

Thank you for listening! If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with someone who could use this message. Together, let's renew our minds with God's Word, walk in His authority, and live the life He created us to live.

Fear may be loud, but God’s truth is louder.

In this episode of Take Back Your Authority with Heather Bulthuis, we are talking about fear and how to combat it through Scripture, prayer, trust, God’s peace, and the authority we have in Jesus Christ. If you have been dealing with anxiety, worry, dread, panic, or that constant feeling that something bad is about to happen, this episode is for you. Heather walks through what fear is, what God says about it, and practical biblical ways to overcome it.

In this episode, we cover:

What the Bible says about fear
Why fear is not from God
How God’s presence combats fear
How trust in God brings peace
The power of prayer when anxiety rises
How to take fearful thoughts captive
The authority believers have in Jesus’ name
Scriptures to help you overcome fear and walk in faith

Featured scriptures include:
Ephesians 6:10–18, 2 Timothy 1:7, Isaiah 41:10, Joshua 1:9, Psalm 56:3–4, 1 John 4:18, Philippians 4:6–7, John 14:27, Luke 10:19, James 4:7, 2 Corinthians 10:4–5, Exodus 14:14, Psalm 34:4, and Isaiah 26:3.

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📬 Mailing Address
Heather Bulthuis
2220 Otay Lakes Rd.
Suite 502, Unit #931
Chula Vista, CA 91915

Thank you for listening! If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with someone who could use this message. Together, let's renew our minds with God's Word, walk in His authority, and live the life He created us to live.

In this episode of Take Back Your Authority with Heather Bulthuis, Heather sits down with mindset trainer + strategist Lin Yuan-Su to talk about what it really looks like to leave a “good on paper” life… and rebuild one that feels aligned, joyful, and God-led. Lin shares her turning-point moment in the parking lot (the day she knew “something had to change”), how entrepreneurship stretched her identity, and the daily mindset practices that keep her grounded—especially gratitude + celebrating wins.

In this conversation, you’ll hear:
"Why “80% of success comes from how we think—not how hard we work”
The moment Lin realized her career looked great…but felt hollow
How she moved from employee mindset to entrepreneur mindset (and the tests that come with it)
A simple daily practice: 3 gratitudes + 3 celebrations to retrain your brain
What “taking back your authority” looks like in real life (family, boundaries, love, and freedom)

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Connect with Lin:
Phone #: 519-619-9679
Website: EnlightenedSuccess.com

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Heather Bulthuis
2220 Otay Lakes Rd.
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Chula Vista, CA 91915

Thank you for listening! If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with someone who could use this message. Together, let's renew our minds with God's Word, walk in His authority, and live the life He created us to live.

In this episode of Take Back Your Authority with Heather Bulthuis, we dive into Ephesians 6:10–18 NKJV and break down the full Armor of God piece by piece. We talk about what the Armor of God is, why Paul used the picture of armor, and how followers of Jesus can intentionally put it on every single day.

If you have ever felt spiritually attacked, overwhelmed, discouraged, fearful, or mentally exhausted, this episode will encourage you and remind you that God has already equipped you with everything you need to stand strong.

In this episode, we cover:

The belt of truth

The breastplate of righteousness

Feet fitted with the gospel of peace

The shield of faith

The helmet of salvation

The sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God

The power of prayer in spiritual warfare

We also look at supporting Bible verses from the NKJV to help you understand how each piece of the armor protects, strengthens, and equips you in daily life.

This episode is for anyone wanting to grow in faith, renew their mind, walk in peace, fight spiritual battles with God’s Word, and live with confidence in Christ.

Main Scripture:
Ephesians 6:10–18 NKJV

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Heather Bulthuis
2220 Otay Lakes Rd.
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Chula Vista, CA 91915

Thank you for listening! If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who could use this message. Together, let's renew our minds with God's Word, walk in His authority, and live the life He created us to live.

In this episode of Take Back Your Authority with Heather Bulthuis, we talk about why surrendering your life to Jesus is not weakness—it is the doorway to true spiritual authority.

So many people think surrender means losing your voice, your strength, or your purpose. But Jesus teaches the opposite. When you fully surrender your life to Him, you come under the authority of the One who has all authority in heaven and on earth. And when you come under His authority, He empowers you to walk in the authority He has given you.

In this episode, we cover:

Why the world says “take control,” but Jesus says “surrender”
Why surrender is not passive—it is alignment with God
How Jesus gives believers authority
Why a surrendered life is a guided life
How to surrender every area of your life to God
Why a fully surrendered life is the most powerful life

Key Scriptures:
Matthew 28:18
Luke 10:19
James 4:7
Proverbs 3:5–6
Luke 9:23
Romans 12:1–2
Galatians 2:20
Ephesians 6:10–18

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🙏 31 Prayer Poems
Strengthen your daily prayer life with my Scripture-inspired 31 Prayer Poems. Available as an instant digital download:
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📬 Mailing Address
Heather Bulthuis
2220 Otay Lakes Rd.
Suite 502, Unit #931
Chula Vista, CA 91915

Thank you for listening! If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with someone who could use this message. Together, let's renew our minds with God's Word, walk in His authority, and live the life He created us to live.

If you grew up in chaos, around addiction, or in a home where you were always walking on eggshells, this conversation is for you.

In this episode of Take Back Your Authority, I sit down with Tammy Vincent—international inspirational speaker, trauma-informed ACOA empowerment coach, best-selling author, podcaster, and NLP practitioner.

Tammy shares her powerful story of growing up with two alcoholic parents and a narcissistic, abusive mother. She explains how childhood chaos shaped her into a people-pleaser with poor boundaries, led her to numb with alcohol, and left her believing she wasn't worthy of love—until one unexpected moment became the catalyst for healing.

Today, Tammy helps adult children of alcoholics and dysfunctional families heal, set healthy boundaries, and reclaim their self-worth.

• How growing up in dysfunction affects your relationships and self-worth.
• Why people-pleasing, perfectionism, and fear of being seen often begin in childhood.
• The difference between temporary happiness and lasting joy.
• Why addiction is often a numbing strategy—and why healing starts after sobriety.
• How inner child work helps replace shame with compassion.
• Practical healing tools including journaling, gratitude, nervous system regulation, self-awareness, and surrendering to God.

We also discuss generational trauma, forgiving yourself for what you didn't know, and how healing doesn't create a new you—it uncovers the person God designed you to be.

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• Podcast: Adult Child of Dysfunction: Healing After Chaos
• Book: Surviving Alcoholic Parents
• Coaching for adult children of alcoholics and dysfunctional families.

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In this episode of “Take Back Your Authority with Heather Bulthuis,” we dive into Esther Part 2 (chapters 5–10) and watch God completely turn the story around in just one day.

We walk through:

Haman’s pride, rage, and obsession with Mordecai

The king’s sleepless night and God’s “perfect timing”

Mordecai being honored instead of hanged

Esther’s bold plea to save her people

The powerful reversal where the Jews are given authority to defend themselves

The birth of Purim—a yearly celebration of God’s rescue and turned-around circumstances

Transcript Podcast Esther Part …

As we study this together, you’ll be encouraged that:

God sees what’s happening behind the scenes.

What the enemy meant for destruction, God can flip for your good.

Your obedience, courage, and willingness to seek Him can shift an entire story—sometimes in a single day.

If you’re feeling stuck, afraid of what’s ahead, or unsure how things could ever change, this message is for you. God is still in the business of turning sorrow into joy and mourning into celebration.

👉 If you missed Part 1 of Esther, go back and watch that first so this episode makes even more sense.
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What stood out to you most from Esther’s story?

Where are you believing God for a 24-hour turnaround in your life?

Share this with a friend who needs hope today, and remember:
God only needs one day to change everything. 💛

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Chula Vista, CA 91915

Thank you for listening! If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with someone who could use this message. Together, let's renew our minds with God's Word, walk in His authority, and live the life He created us to live.

In this episode of Take Back Your Authority, Heather dives into one of her favorite books in the Bible: Esther. This is Part One of a two-part series where we walk through the story, see God’s invisible hand at work, and discover what it means to be positioned “for such a time as this.”

Heather begins by praying the full armor of God from Ephesians 6:10–18, then walks you through the opening chapters of Esther—King Xerxes, Queen Vashti’s brave refusal, Esther’s surprising rise from orphan to queen, Mordecai’s loyalty, and Haman’s evil plot to destroy the Jews. Along the way, she explains historical context, spiritual symbolism, and how God uses “the least likely” (including women!) to accomplish His purposes.

You’ll be encouraged to trust God’s timing, listen when He calls you to do hard things, and remember that your position, your personality, and your story are not accidents. You really are here for such a time as this.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

Why the armor of God is essential in “the days of evil”

The background of Esther’s world: Persia, Purim, and the long conflict with the Amalekites

How Queen Vashti’s “no” sets the stage for Esther’s “yes”

Esther’s journey from hidden Jewish girl to favored queen of Persia

Mordecai’s hidden faithfulness and how God records what others forget

Haman’s prideful plan to wipe out God’s people—and why it ultimately cannot succeed

Esther’s courage, fasting, and the powerful phrase “If I perish, I perish”

Heather closes with an invitation to surrender your life to Jesus, to be available for God to use you, and to connect with her on Instagram if you’ve decided to follow Christ or want encouragement as you “take back your authority.”

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🙏 31 Prayer Poems
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📬 Mailing Address
Heather Bulthuis
2220 Otay Lakes Rd.
Suite 502, Unit #931
Chula Vista, CA 91915

Thank you for listening! If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with someone who could use this message. Together, let's renew our minds with God's Word, walk in His authority, and live the life He created us to live.

WELCOME to the very first episode of Take Back Your Authority with Heather Bulthuis! 🎉

In this intro episode, Heather shares her story of growing up in the church, learning to hear God’s voice, and discovering the power of our words, thoughts, and declarations. You’ll also walk through putting on the full armor of God and learn why what you speak really does shape your reality.

✨ In this episode, we talk about:

Heather’s faith journey from childhood to now

Learning to recognize God’s voice vs your own thoughts

Intuition / Holy Spirit “nudges” and real-life stories of protection

Why putting on the full armor of God daily is so important (Ephesians 6)

The creative power of your words and thoughts

How our words align with God’s Word, spiritual laws, and even what science shows about energy

Bible verses about the tongue, life and death in our words, and guarding what we say

Speaking life, not fear, and agreeing with God over your circumstances

A simple prayer to accept Jesus as Lord and Savior

Standing on God’s promises for healing and wholeness

📖 Key Scriptures Mentioned:

Ephesians 6:10–17 – The full armor of God

Psalm 19:14 – “Let the words of my mouth…”

Psalm 141:3 – “Set a guard over my mouth, LORD…”

Proverbs 13, 18 – Guarding your mouth / life and death in the power of the tongue

Matthew 12:37; 15:11, 18 – Words that acquit or condemn, what defiles us

Mark 11:23 – Speaking to the mountain with faith

Ephesians 4:29 – Only what builds others up

1 Peter 3:10 – Keeping your tongue from evil

Luke 6:45 – Out of the heart the mouth speaks

Isaiah 53:5 – By His wounds we are healed

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