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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)
🎁 FREE GIFT from Lin:
Success Oath (free PDF download):https://prgm.linyuansu.com/success
⭐ Special offer for Heather’s listeners:
Lin’s Signature 10-week self-guided program (use Heather’s listener discount): https://prgm.linyuansu.com/foundations?am_id=heather2581
Connect with Lin:
Phone #: 519-619-9679
Website: EnlightenedSuccess.com
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Strengthen your daily prayer life with my Scripture-inspired 31 Prayer Poems. Available as an instant digital download:
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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, 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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🙏 31 Prayer Poems
Strengthen your daily prayer life with my Scripture-inspired 31 Prayer Poems. Available as an instant digital download:
https://stan.store/heatherbulthuis
📬 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, 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
🌐 Website (Podcasts, Resources & More):
https://takebackyourauthoritywithheatherbulthuis.riverside.com/
🌿 31 Prayer Poems & Resources:
https://stan.store/heatherbulthuis
🎙️ Watch on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@heatherbulthuis4627
📺 Watch on Rumble:
https://rumble.com/c/c-7908314
📱 Follow on Social Media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heather.bulthuis
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heatherbulthuis
🙏 31 Prayer Poems
Strengthen your daily prayer life with my Scripture-inspired 31 Prayer Poems. Available as an instant digital download:
https://stan.store/heatherbulthuis
📬 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.
In this episode you'll learn:• 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.
🎁 Tammy's Free Gift
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Connect with Tammy
• 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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📬 Mailing Address:
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Chula Vista, CA 91915
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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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🙏 31 Prayer Poems
Strengthen your daily prayer life with my Scripture-inspired 31 Prayer Poems. Available as an instant digital download:
https://stan.store/heatherbulthuis
📬 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, 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.”
🌐 Website (Podcasts, Resources & More):
https://takebackyourauthoritywithheatherbulthuis.riverside.com/
🌿 31 Prayer Poems & Resources:
https://stan.store/heatherbulthuis
🎙️ Watch on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@heatherbulthuis4627
📺 Watch on Rumble:
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📱 Follow on Social Media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heather.bulthuis
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heatherbulthuis
🙏 31 Prayer Poems
Strengthen your daily prayer life with my Scripture-inspired 31 Prayer Poems. Available as an instant digital download:
https://stan.store/heatherbulthuis
📬 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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Welcome back to Take Back Your Authority with Heather Bulthuis. In today’s episode, we’re talking about something every believer needs to understand: your authority in Christ—and how to use it.
Jesus defeated sin and death, and He didn’t leave you powerless. He gave believers authority over the enemy—so the real question is: will you act on what God already gave you? In this episode, I walk through Scripture, the Armor of God, what it means to resist the devil, how faith grows through the Word, and how to start praying with boldness and biblical authority.
You’ll also hear real-life examples of how the enemy tries to distract and delay—and how to stand firm, speak God’s Word, and keep your faith when answers don’t look “instant.”
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💛 God loves you. I love you. Take back your authority—and live like you believe what God says is true.
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Take Back Your Authority with Heather Bulthuis is a faith-filled podcast created to help you renew your mind with God’s Word, step into truth, and live the life God created you to…
Through biblical teaching, inspiring conversations, prayer, and practical encouragement, Heather helps listeners overcome fear, anxiety, limiting beliefs, and spiritual opposition while growing in faith, confidence, purpose, and the authority believers have through Jesus Christ.
Each episode will encourage you to draw closer to God, speak His promises over your life, and fully surrender to His direction.
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