God-Sized Dreams | Mental Health, Mindset, Procrastination, Insecurities, Fear, Purpose

Insecurities & Comparison: How to Celebrate Progress in Your God-Sized Goals

In this episode of God-Sized Dreams, Melissa Batt shares a vulnerable story about hitting a big milestone—10,000 podcast downloads—and how, instead of joy, her first reaction was shame and comparison.
If you’ve ever dismissed your progress because it didn’t look like someone else’s highlight reel, this conversation will encourage you to pause, shift your perspective, and celebrate what God is doing in your life—even if it feels small. Melissa reflects on how pride and perfectionism can sneak in disguised as humility and why gratitude is the key to staying in your lane.
You’ll be reminded that progress doesn’t have to be fast or flashy to be faithful. Every baby step toward your God-sized dream or goal is evidence of God’s faithfulness and part of your unique purpose.
Key Takeaways:
[00:02] – Welcome & Story of 10,000 DownloadsMelissa shares the milestone and her surprising first reaction of shame.
[02:15] – The Truth Behind Humility vs. PrideHow perfectionism and comparison can disguise themselves as humility.
[04:40] – Hebrews 12 and Running Your RaceThe reminder to focus on your God-given race, not someone else’s.
[07:10] – Everyday Examples of Small WinsFrom laundry to weight loss to scary phone calls—every step counts.
[09:20] – Baby Step Challenge & Final ThoughtsCelebrate one step you’ve taken toward your dream this week, write it down, and thank God.
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30% Off 1-on-1 Coaching — Say Yes to Freedom, Confidence & Clarity Before Oct 12th

In this bonus episode of God-Sized Dreams, Melissa Batt shares an announcement you don’t want to miss — 30% off her 1-on-1 Breakthrough Coaching program, available only until October 12th at midnight.
If you’ve been running on empty, waiting for the “right time,” or feeling stuck in cycles you can’t break on your own, this is your invitation to say yes. Coaching with Melissa helps you stop going through the motions and start building freedom, confidence, and clarity with simple, faith-filled steps.
This isn’t just about you — it’s about the people you’re called to serve, the legacy you’re leaving, and the cycles that need to be broken for the next generation. Friend, this is your moment.
Spots are limited, and once this sale is gone, it’s gone.
Key Takeaways
A rare 30% off sale on 1-on-1 Breakthrough Coaching is happening now through Oct 12th.
Coaching isn’t about doing more — it’s about eliminating what’s not working so you can breathe again.
You don’t have to figure it out alone — support, clarity, and accountability are built in.
This yes isn’t just for you. It’s for your family, your community, and your legacy.
🌟 Ready to say yes to freedom, confidence, and clarity? Don’t miss 30% off Breakthrough Coaching before October 12th. Use code 30OFF when you apply.
 
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Stop Living Like the World: Break Free from Overachieving & Step Into Purpose God’s Way with Stef Gass

In this episode of God-Sized Dreams, Melissa Batt sits down with Stef Gass, who knows firsthand what it’s like to chase achievement, live in hustle mode, and still feel empty. After years of striving, panic attacks, and constant overachieving, Stef chose to surrender and run her business God’s way.
Her story is a powerful reminder that fruit comes from obedience, not overwork. Stef shares how laying down social media and hustle culture gave her back her peace, her presence with her family, and her purpose. She also explains why podcasting is one of the simplest, most sustainable ways to share your story without living online.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the things but still falling short, this conversation will encourage you to release the hustle, trust God, and take one Spirit-led step at a time.
🎁 Listener Gift: Grab Stef’s Profitable Podcast Bootcamp completely free using the code MELISSABATT at checkout. 
Key Takeaways 
[00:02] – Welcome & IntroductionWhy overachieving and hustle leave us drained—and why God calls us to do it differently.
[04:15] – Laying It DownStef’s decision to step away from social media and striving, and the freedom that followed.
[11:30] – Overachieving vs. ObedienceHow God used surrender (not hustle) to realign her business and bring fruit.
[19:45] – Fear & Imposter Syndrome Still Show UpWhy fear isn’t the enemy—it’s an invitation to trust God more deeply.
[27:00] – Why Podcasting is DifferentHow podcasting helps you use your voice, build trust, and grow without the hustle.
[32:10] – Final Thoughts & Listener GiftA reminder to release striving, plus free access to Stef’s Profitable Podcast Bootcamp.
Ready to stop circling the same mountain? Let's work together!
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These 3 Things—Fear, Procrastination, and Insecurities—Are Keeping You Stressed and Stuck

In this episode of God-Sized Dreams, Melissa Batt unpacks the three biggest roadblocks keeping you stuck: fear, procrastination, and insecurities.
If you’ve ever told yourself “I don’t have time,” worried about what others will think, or felt paralyzed by self-doubt, this conversation is for you. Melissa shares how these struggles quietly fuel stress and keep you from moving forward, and she gives practical baby steps to help you start walking in your God-given purpose—even if it feels messy.
Whether you’ve been putting off a God-sized dream for years or you’re just tired of starting over, this episode will encourage you to flip the script, trust God’s strength over your own, and finally take that first step forward.
Key Takeaways:
[00:02] – Welcome & IntroductionWhy fear, procrastination, and insecurities are the top 3 things that keep women stressed and stuck.
[03:10] – Fear of FailureHow fear shows up in our thoughts and daily decisions, and why we need to remember God is bigger than our fears.
[08:25] – Procrastination Disguised as “I Don’t Have Time”The danger of “someday” thinking and why action today matters.
[13:40] – Insecurities and ObedienceWhy confidence isn’t required—courage and obedience are.
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What Is a God-Sized Dream? Overcoming Fear and Walking in Purpose

Are you stuck in fear and wondering what your true purpose is? You’re not alone, friend. A God-sized dream can feel overwhelming, impossible, and way bigger than you—and that’s how you know it requires Him.
In this episode, I’ll share:
What a God-sized dream really is (and what it isn’t)
Why fear, procrastination, and insecurities keep you from walking in purpose
How to take your very first faith-filled baby step
You don’t have to have it all figured out. God is asking for your obedience, one step at a time. If He called you to it, He will help you do it!
Let’s go from surviving to thriving—your God-sized dream starts here.
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From Priorities on Purpose to God-Sized Dreams | Season 3 is officially here

Welcome to God-Sized Dreams—formerly Priorities on Purpose. I’m Melissa Batt, a Christian Life Coach, mentor, and host of a Top 2% ranked podcast worldwide.
In this Season 3 trailer, I’m sharing why the name change matters and what you can expect moving forward. Every woman carries a God-sized dream—even if it feels buried under fear, procrastination, insecurities, or the heaviness of life. This season, we’ll uncover it together.
Through biblical truth and practical coaching tools, you’ll find:
Accountability for the baby steps you’ve been avoiding
Clarity in your calling and daily priorities
Discipleship that points you back to God’s Word
Depression help and real talk on mental health issues like anxiety & ADHD, fear, and procrastination
If you’ve been around since Priorities on Purpose, thank you for sticking with me. If you’re new—friend, you’re in the right place. God created you for a purpose, and He is not finished with your story. Subscribe now so you don’t miss a single episode—it’s time to stop letting fear call the shots and start walking toward your God-sized dream, one baby step at a time.
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Stop waiting for the perfect moment. Grab your Bible, your journal, and let’s take faith-filled baby steps toward your God-sized dream—together.
 
 
 
 

The #1 Lesson God Taught Me Through Motherhood About God’s Timing and My Goals

In this Season 2 finale of Priorities on Purpose, Melissa Batt shares the #1 lesson God taught her this summer: seasons change.
Through the unexpected season of homeschooling, God used motherhood to teach Melissa about obedience, surrender, and His perfect timing. She opens up about what it looked like to lay down her own goals, how journaling brought clarity and healing, and why seasons of waiting are never wasted.
Melissa also reveals an exciting update: this podcast will soon relaunch as the God-Sized Dreams Podcast in Season 3!
If you’ve ever wrestled with waiting on God, struggled to trust His timing, or wondered how to balance motherhood and personal goals, this episode will remind you that your current season has purpose—even if it feels like it’s on pause.
Key Takeaways:
[00:02] – Welcome & Reflections on the Summer Throwback SeriesMelissa looks back over Season 2 and shares lessons from the summer.
[04:30] – Big AnnouncementThe podcast is relaunching as the God-Sized Dreams Podcast!
[07:10] – Why Vision MattersHolding onto vision when pursuing hard things and walking in faith.
[09:30] – The #1 Lesson God Taught Me This SummerMotherhood revealed that seasons change—and each one has purpose.
[13:00] – Homeschooling & SurrenderTrusting God’s timing with goals and letting go of her own plans.
[15:00] – Journaling with GodHow journaling brought clarity, healing, and perspective in the waiting.
[16:00] – Final EncouragementA reminder to “be where your feet are” in whatever season you’re walking through.
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Tired of Waiting and feeling stuck? 3 Truths to Help You Stay Faithful in the In-Between

In this short but powerful episode of Priorities on Purpose, Melissa Batt shares an encouraging voice memo she originally sent to a coaching client who was weary in her waiting season.
When God gives you a vision, the in-between can feel like it’s taking forever. You know the promise, you believe the vision—but the waiting? That’s where it gets hard.
Melissa unpacks three truths to remember when you’re in the waiting season:
The waiting is not wasted—every moment is preparation.
Ministry and growth happen in the in-between.
God is preparing both you and the people you’ll impact.
If you’ve ever wanted to “skip to the good part,” this 6-minute encouragement will remind you to be where your feet are, trust God’s timing, and look for opportunities right where He has you today.
Key Takeaways:
[00:02] - Welcome & IntroductionMelissa introduces today’s encouragement for those stuck in a waiting season.
[01:05] - A Coaching Client’s StoryHow God used a voice memo to remind her the waiting has purpose.
[02:40] - Truth #1: The Waiting Is Not WastedWhy every quiet, unseen season is still preparation for what’s ahead.
[03:45] - Truth #2: Ministry Happens in the In-BetweenExamples from Jesus’ life show miracles and growth happen along the way.
[05:10] - Truth #3: God Is Preparing You and OthersIt’s not just about your readiness—the people you’re called to serve are also in process.
[06:00] - Coaching InvitationMelissa shares how coaching provides prayer, encouragement, and guidance for moving forward in clarity and faith—even in waiting.
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God-Sized Dreams & the Church: Overcoming Perfectionism to Step Into Your Calling

In this episode of Priorities on Purpose, Melissa Batt shares a powerful conversation with a former coaching client about what the church is truly meant to be—a place for the broken, the hurting, and those who don’t feel like they have it all together.
They talk about the tension between perfectionism and authenticity, how judgment inside the church can push people away, and why the body of Christ is called to be more like a hospital than a showcase for “perfect” Christians.
Melissa also shares how chasing a God-sized dream doesn’t always mean taking a giant leap. Sometimes the first step is as simple as opening your home, inviting someone to sit on the floor, or starting a Bible study in an unexpected place. Those small, faithful steps break through perfectionism and help us walk in the calling God has placed on our lives.
If you’ve ever struggled with perfectionism, wrestled with insecurities, or wondered how to take the next step toward your God-given purpose—this episode will encourage you to stop waiting for perfect conditions and start walking it out in faith.
Key Takeaways:
[00:02] – What the Church Is Meant to BeWhy the church should look more like a hospital for the broken than a stage for perfection.
[03:15] – The Trap of Perfectionism & JudgmentHow facades and judgment can keep people from finding the hope of Jesus.
[06:40] – Celebrate Recovery & Authentic CommunityWhat 12-step programs can teach us about honesty, healing, and being real in church.
[09:30] – Taking Small Steps Toward God-Sized DreamsWhy your calling doesn’t start with a perfect plan—it begins with one step of obedience, even if it looks messy.
[10:30] – Final EncouragementGod isn’t asking for your perfection—just your surrendered yes.Feeling stuck in perfectionism, fear, or insecurity? You don’t have to stay there. Let’s talk it through in an Unstuck Session—a one-time, 1:1 call designed to help you get clarity and take your next step forward in faith. 
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Body Image Issues and Insecurities: Why Healing Old Wounds Matters with Rachael Gilbert [Summer Throwback]

In this Summer Throwback episode of Priorities on Purpose, Melissa Batt sits down with licensed Christian therapist, author, and podcast host Rachael Gilbert for an honest conversation about body image issues, insecurities, and the old wounds that shape the way we see ourselves.
Rachael’s book, Image Restored: Tear Down Shame and Insecurity to Experience a Body Image Renovation, is more than a book—it’s an interactive journey toward healing. Together, Melissa and Rachael unpack the connection between trauma and body image struggles, how painful comments and experiences become part of our “body image timeline,” and why healing is possible when we invite God into those broken places.
If you’ve ever wrestled with shame about your body, carried insecurities from childhood, or felt stuck in destructive thought patterns, this episode will give you hope and direction.
Be sure to go back and listen to Part 2, where Melissa and Rachael continue this powerful discussion with practical tools for breaking free.
Key Takeaways:
[00:02] - Welcome & IntroductionMelissa introduces Rachael Gilbert and her book Image Restored, setting the stage for a vulnerable and hope-filled conversation.
[06:10] - Beyond the Surface of Body Image IssuesWhy body image struggles are rarely about appearance alone—they often tie back to trauma, shame, and insecurity.
[13:40] - The Body Image TimelineRachael explains how identifying moments from childhood and adolescence can reveal the root causes of body image issues.
[20:25] - Trauma’s Lasting ImpactHow both big and small traumas—whether comments, experiences, or abuse—shape the way women view themselves.
[28:50] - Breaking Cycles for the Next GenerationMelissa shares how her own healing is changing the way she parents and why this work matters for our daughters too.
[36:15] - Therapy, Safety, and CourageRachael shares wisdom on finding a safe, trauma-informed therapist and why healing requires bravery.
[44:00] - Closing Melissa wraps up Part 1
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📖 Grab Rachael’s book Image Restored today—it’s an interactive guide to freedom and healing!
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