Made for Impact

Finding Faith and Hope in Times of Illness and Struggle

In this heartfelt and deeply personal episode, I open up about one of life’s most difficult questions: Why do bad things happen to good people? As I record this, I’m navigating my own moment of vulnerability—battling a cough and mild fever while reflecting on what it means to stay faithful when life doesn’t feel fair.

 

 

Through a tender conversation with my visiting mom, I explore the tension between human suffering and divine love, and how faith can sustain us even when the answers aren’t clear. So often, we fall into the trap of believing that illness or hardship is a form of punishment from God—but that couldn’t be further from the truth. I share how I’ve learned to see these moments not as evidence of God’s absence, but as reminders of His presence.

 

 

We live in a broken world, yes—but God’s love never breaks.If you’ve ever questioned why pain touches those who do good, or felt disappointed by unanswered prayers, this episode will remind you of one powerful truth: you never walk alone. Even in hardship, grace is moving, healing is unfolding, and love is holding you.

 

 

 

💡 Key Takeaways

God does not send illness as punishment; we live in a broken world, but not without His love.

 

Faith isn’t the absence of struggle—it’s the presence of divine strength through it.

 

Hardship does not define your worth or your spiritual standing.

 

Vulnerability and faith can coexist beautifully.

 

We never walk alone—God’s presence is constant, even in pain.

 

 

 

🙏 Action Steps

Reflect on a recent hardship and ask: “Where did I feel God’s presence, even subtly?”

 

Read Psalm 34:18 and meditate on how God draws near to the brokenhearted.

 

Offer yourself grace when you feel weary; healing takes both time and faith.

 

Reach out to someone going through a challenge and remind them they’re not alone.

 

Pray for renewed strength and perspective to see God’s love in your current season.

 

 

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We’re Not Meant to Do Life Alone – The Power of Community from Acts 2

In this episode, Petia Kolibova Burns explores what it truly means to “do life together” as described in Acts 2:42–47. The early believers shared meals, prayed, and supported one another daily — creating a powerful, Spirit-filled community that changed the world. Discover how this same kind of authentic connection can transform your walk with God, your relationships, and your impact today.

 

✨ **3 Key Takeaways:** 
1. God designed us for connection — not isolation. Real growth happens in spiritual community. 
2. Doing life together today means opening your heart and home to others — sharing meals, prayers, and encouragement. 
3. When believers unite in love and unity, God multiplies His presence and miracles happen.

 

💭 **Reflection Question:** 
Who in your life can you intentionally connect with this week to live out the kind of community seen in Acts 2?

📖 **Scripture Reference:** 
Acts 2:42–47 (NLT)

 

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Don’t Rush God’s Timing – What Mark 11:11 Teaches About Patience and Purpose

In this episode, Petia Kolibova Burns explores the often-overlooked verse Mark 11:11, where Jesus enters the Temple, observes everything carefully, and leaves. This quiet moment holds a profound message about patience, discernment, and trusting God’s timing. Discover why sometimes the most impactful action you can take is to pause, pray, and align with His will before moving forward.

✨ **3 Key Takeaways:** 
1. Jesus modeled intentional observation before taking action — teaching us that wisdom begins with discernment. 
2. God’s timing is perfect; rushing ahead can lead to exhaustion, but waiting in peace brings clarity. 
3. The pause is not punishment — it’s preparation for your next purpose-driven step.

💭 **Reflection Question:** 
What area of your life is God inviting you to pause and observe instead of rushing to fix?

📖 **Scripture Reference:** Mark 11:11 (NLT)

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When God Disrupts Your Comfort

In this thought-provoking episode, Petia brings listeners straight into her morning Bible study on Matthew 8:28–34—the story where Jesus casts demons into a herd of pigs. She explores why the demons begged for a physical host, why the townspeople reacted with fear instead of celebration, and what this moment reveals about the cost of true freedom. Through her own journey of surrender—releasing old business models and comfort zones—Petia shows how God’s power often disrupts before it restores. If God has been shaking something familiar in your life, this episode will remind you that disruption can be divine protection.

 

 

Key Takeaways

• Demons crave physical dwelling because without it, they’re powerless to influence the natural world.
• Jesus exposes the true nature of evil—it always leads to destruction.
• The townspeople valued financial comfort over spiritual freedom.
• When God removes something, it’s not to punish but to protect and realign.
• Divine power may feel disruptive, but it’s preparing you for what’s holy.

 

Reflection Questions

• What am I holding on to that Jesus might be asking me to release?
• Do I value comfort more than the change He’s calling me into?
• Am I inviting His presence even when it challenges my priorities?

 

Bible Reference

Matthew 8:28–34 — The story of Jesus casting demons into pigs and freeing two men from possession.

“Then the whole town went out to meet Jesus. And when they saw him, they pleaded with him to leave their region.”

 

 

Personal Reflection

Petia shares how reading this passage mirrored her own transformation. When she chose to walk with Jesus, God dismantled the old business she had built on worldly principles and invited her to rebuild on faith. She reminds listeners that when God removes what feels safe, it’s not rejection—it’s realignment.

 

 

Closing Prayer

Lord Jesus, thank You for Your power to set us free, even when it shakes the ground beneath us. Help us to trust You more than our comfort. Reveal the areas where we’ve asked You to leave instead of inviting You to lead. Give us courage to welcome Your transformation, even when it costs us something. In Your mighty name, Jesus, amen.

 

 

Connect With Me

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Until next time, keep walking in faith, not comfort—because you were made for impact.

Blessings,
Petia Kolibova Burns

Stop Overthinking Your Calling: How to Hear God’s Simple Plan

In this episode, Petia invites you into a deeply honest and vulnerable conversation about purpose, calling, and the way God gently unfolds what we’re meant to do. If you’ve been wrestling with the question “What’s my purpose?” — this one is for you. It’s not about hustle, performance or having all the answers. It’s about resting in what God is already doing, recognising what He’s placed in your path, and trusting that He has written the story long before you arrived. Petia shares her own journey—shifting from business coaching to leaning into motherhood, the “aha” moments she’s been given, and how what once felt too simple is exactly the gift to step into.

 

What You’ll Learn

• Why we often over‑complicate our calling when the Bible shows it’s simple (James 4:8, Matthew 7:7).
• What it looks like to let go of control and allow God to guide the next step rather than you trying to piece everything together.
• How to recognise when something lights you up and flows easily—this is a clue to your gift and calling.
• Encouragement to ask: “What am I pretending I’m not seeing?” and “What’s so obvious I’m overlooking it?”
• A fresh perspective: your purpose may be big or small right now—but it will feel life‑giving and God‑led.
• Practical next steps: Listen for the gentle nudges. Trust the timing. Walk with God one step at a time.

 

Key Verses

“Draw near to God and he will draw near to you.” — James 4:8

“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you.” — Matthew 7:7

 

 

Why This Matters

In a culture of doing, performance and comparison, this conversation offers a breath of fresh faith: God doesn’t need our striving. He needs our surrender. He already knows the before, the now and the later. When we partner with Him instead of trying to manufacture everything ourselves, our path becomes clearer—even if the full picture hasn’t yet been revealed.

 

 

Personal Story

Petia was reflecting one morning after her Bible reading and realised: “My coaching background has given me business strategy—but it never felt right for my soul. Now that I’m pregnant and walking through motherhood again, I see what lights me up: helping other women who are walking into motherhood, non‑toxic living, holistic nutrition, podcasting…” She shares how she discovered a “common thread” among her clients: pregnant women, women planning for pregnancy, women wanting to live holistically as mamas. And how that thread felt like God saying: ‘Here. This is it.’ She also recounts how at a local church conference she connected with a company helping women with unplanned pregnancies—a clear sign that her path, calling and gifting are aligning.

 

 

Action Steps for You

• Sit quietly today and ask: “What’s so obvious in my path I’m ignoring?”
• Write down what lights you up—what you do easily, what you talk about without being asked.
• Ask a trusted friend: “What gift do you see in me that I don’t recognise yet?”
• Choose one small step: maybe a short Instagram reel, a reflection prompt, a prayer asking God for clarity.
• Remember: if all the blessings came right now, could you handle them? Maybe God is saying: “Not yet—let me prepare you.”

 

Connect With Me

Instagram: @Petia or @Made4Impact_Podcast

If this episode gave you hope or fresh insight, please share with other women—whether they’re believers or exploring faith—so we can bring light and encouragement together.

 

 

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Until then, remember: you’re not alone. God’s with you. He’s guiding every step. And your calling is unfolding beautifully.

Blessings,
Petia Kolibova Burns

Why God’s ‘No’ Is Sometimes His Greatest Blessing: Finding Peace in Closed Doors

In this heartfelt episode of *Made for Impact*, Petia Kolibova explores one of the most difficult yet powerful truths of faith — that sometimes God’s greatest blessings come through His ‘no.’ When prayers go unanswered and doors close, it can feel like rejection. But often, it’s divine protection and preparation for something better.

Through personal stories and biblical insights, Petia shares how to reframe disappointment, trust God’s timing, and find peace when life doesn’t go according to your plans. This episode will encourage you to see God’s hand in every ‘no,’ knowing He’s working behind the scenes for your good.

💡 Key Takeaways

• God’s ‘no’ is not rejection — it’s redirection and protection.
• Closed doors often lead to greater blessings and divine purpose.
• Faith grows when we trust God even without full understanding.
• Unanswered prayers can be part of God’s preparation process.
• Peace comes when we surrender outcomes to God’s perfect plan.

🙏 Action Steps

• Reflect on a time when God’s ‘no’ protected or redirected you.
• Write down what you’re currently waiting for and pray for peace in the process.
• Meditate on Romans 8:28 and Ephesians 3:20 this week.
• Encourage a friend who’s struggling with disappointment by sharing this episode.
• Spend five minutes each day surrendering your plans to God’s will.

💬 Let’s Continue the Conversation

• DM Petia on Instagram @petiakolibova to share how God has turned a ‘no’ into a blessing in your life.
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Unshakable Faith: The Power of a Woman Who Listens to God

In today’s episode of Made for Impact, Petia Kolibova Burns shares a heartfelt message for every woman learning to quiet the noise of the world and tune into the steady voice of God.

When you stop chasing validation and start trusting divine direction, something powerful happens — you become unshakable. In this 15-minute devotional-style episode, Petia explores the quiet confidence, discernment, and patience that come when your life is aligned with God’s plan.

You’ll learn:
• How to hear God’s voice above the noise of the world
• Why discernment and patience are signs of real spiritual maturity
• How forgiveness and faith make you truly unstoppable
• The peace that comes when you walk in alignment, not anxiety

This episode is for the woman who’s tired of rushing, performing, or comparing — and is ready to rest in God’s timing and trust His process.

Key Bible Verse: “Be still, and know that I am God.” – Psalm 46:10

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How to Know if It’s God’s Voice or Your Own Thoughts

In this episode of Made for Impact, Petia Kolibova dives into one of the most common questions believers face: How can I tell if it’s God speaking—or just my own thoughts?

Through honest reflection and personal stories, Petia shares how to recognize the peace, clarity, and alignment that come from the Holy Spirit—and how to spot the difference between divine guidance and mental noise.

You’ll walk away with simple, practical ways to deepen your discernment, build confidence in your spiritual decisions, and tune your heart to God’s gentle whispers.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re really hearing from God or just overthinking, this episode will bring peace, perspective, and renewed trust in His voice.

 

 

💡 Key Takeaways

• God’s voice brings peace, clarity, and conviction—not confusion or fear.
• The Holy Spirit will never contradict the Word of God.
• True discernment grows through consistency, patience, and stillness.
• When you lack peace, it’s often a sign to pause—not push forward.
• God speaks in everyday moments—you just need to slow down and listen.

 

🙏 Action Steps

• Spend five minutes today in silence and invite God to speak.
• Ask yourself: Does this thought align with Scripture and love?
• Keep a journal of verses, impressions, or confirmations you receive this week.
• Before making a decision, pause and check: Do I feel peace or pressure?
• Share this episode with a friend who’s learning to hear God’s voice.

 

💬 Let’s Continue the Conversation

• DM Petia on Instagram @petiakolibova to share what God is revealing to you.
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Finding Peace in Surrendering Control

In this new episode, I invite you to journey with me through one of the most freeing lessons I’ve learned—releasing control and trusting God completely.

 

 

As women of purpose, we often try to hold everything together—our goals, our families, our dreams—believing that if we just do more, push harder, or plan better, we’ll finally find peace. But the truth is, real peace comes when we let go and let God lead.

 

 

In this episode, I share how surrendering my need for perfection and control opened the door to deeper faith, self-love, and divine guidance. When I shifted from chasing achievements to aligning with God’s will, I began to experience a calm confidence that no worldly success could give.

 

 

Through personal stories and biblical reflections, I encourage you to stop striving and start surrendering—to allow God to direct your path, even when the outcome isn’t clear. This isn’t about giving up—it’s about gaining alignment, impact, and peace.

 

 

💡 Key Takeaways

• True peace begins where control ends.
• Faith, not perfection, is the foundation of a fulfilling life.
• Releasing control allows God’s guidance to take root.
• The Bible teaches us to prioritize eternal impact over temporary success.
• Self-love grows when we trust in divine timing and grace.

 

🙏 Action Steps

• Reflect on one area of your life where you’re holding too tightly—pray for strength to release it.
• Replace one daily goal focused on “doing” with a moment of prayer or Scripture reading.
• Journal about what control means to you and how faith can reshape that relationship.
• Focus on one person you can bless today through love or encouragement.
• End your day by thanking God for leading, even when you can’t see the full picture.

 

 

Resources & Links

• Follow Petia on Instagram: @petiakolibova
  • Listen to more episodes of Made for Impact on Apple Podcasts or your favorite app

Healing Relationships Through Faith and Forgiveness: A Personal Journey

In this heartfelt episode of Made for Impact, I open up about one of the most transformative chapters of my journey—healing my relationship with my mother and deepening my faith through the teachings of the Bible.

 

 

For years, I searched for peace and wholeness through new-age healing practices, crystals, and energy work. While those tools brought moments of relief, I found true, lasting transformation when I turned to God’s Word. Through Scripture, I began to see myself—and my loved ones—with new eyes, filled with compassion, patience, and grace.

 

 

As a daughter, a mother, and a believer still growing in faith, I share how the Bible has become my daily anchor. Whether it’s in moments of frustration with my little girl or in conversations that once felt heavy with my mom, God’s Word has softened my heart and reminded me what love truly looks like.

 

 

If you’ve ever wrestled with family wounds, questioned your faith, or sought peace through healing practices that left you still longing for more—this episode will meet you where you are. It’s an invitation to rediscover relationship healing, personal growth, and holistic parenting through the gentle yet powerful guidance of God’s truth.

 

 

💡 Key Takeaways

• True healing begins when we invite God into our relationships.

• Daily Bible teachings can transform how we love, parent, and forgive.

• Resistance often precedes revelation—trust the process.

• Holistic growth includes emotional, spiritual, and relational healing.

• Faith isn’t about perfection; it’s about allowing grace to lead.

🙏 Action Steps

• Dedicate 10 minutes each day this week to reading Scripture about love and forgiveness.

• Write a letter (you don’t have to send it) to someone you’re ready to forgive.

• Reflect on where God is inviting you to replace control with compassion.

• Practice one act of kindness toward a family member who challenges you.

• Pray for patience and peace in your parenting or family relationships.

 

Resources & Links

• Follow Petia on Instagram: @petiakolibova
  • Listen to more episodes of Made for Impact on Apple Podcasts or your favorite app