Priorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With Jesus

Finding Freedom: Letting Go of Guilt and Trusting God's Guidance

In this heartfelt episode of Priorities on Purpose, join your host, Christian life coach and faith mentor, Melissa Batt, as she shares her transformative journey toward living a sober-minded life. This conversation is not about rules or legalism; it’s a personal exploration of faith, convictions, and finding freedom in a way that honors God.
Melissa delves into the concept of sobriety—not just from alcohol, but from anything that clouds the mind and spirit. Through her personal experiences, she reflects on how her views on drinking evolved and how God guided her toward clarity, healing, and a deeper sense of purpose.
Key Takeaways:
Discover Melissa’s early legalistic mindset as a new believer and the shame that accompanied her spiritual journey.
Learn how questioning her beliefs led to seasons of freedom, including moments when she allowed herself to drink with strict boundaries.
Understand the pivotal insights God revealed about living fully sober-minded and the joy that comes from that commitment.
Explore how embracing sobriety transformed Melissa’s relationships, enhanced her presence for her family, and deepened her calling to serve others.
Gain a broader understanding of what it means to be sober-minded, including avoiding other forms of numbing, such as over-the-counter medications.
This episode invites you to reflect on your own life and convictions. It’s not about judgment; it’s about seeking God’s guidance for what’s right for you and trusting that His plan offers greater fulfillment than any temporary escape. If you’ve ever questioned what it means to live a sober-minded life in today’s world, this episode will encourage you to deepen your walk with Christ.
Tune in now to explore how to live a life of freedom and purpose by aligning with God’s voice.
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Setting Boundaries in 2024: Why They Matter for Anxious & Overwhelmed Women

In this episode of Priorities on Purpose, Melissa dives into a critical topic for 2024—setting boundaries. If you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or like you’re constantly juggling too much, this episode is for you. Melissa shares how establishing healthy boundaries can be life-changing, offering practical tips to protect your time, energy, and relationships.
Drawing from her personal experiences, Melissa explores why so many women struggle to set boundaries and how that contributes to stress, anxiety, and burnout. She also touches on the impact boundaries can have on mental health, helping you to live more intentionally while reducing the need for constant crisis management.
Key Takeaways:
What boundaries are and why they’re essential in all areas of life—work, relationships, personal time, and health.
How lacking boundaries contributes to anxiety, resentment, and burnout.
Why setting boundaries helps reduce anxiety and creates space for better mental health.
The importance of aligning your boundaries with your priorities and God's plan for your life.
Real-life examples of how setting boundaries can improve your relationships and help you reclaim your energy.
Whether you’ve never set boundaries before or you’re looking to fine-tune the ones you have, this episode will challenge and inspire you to take control of your life in 2024.
Resources Mentioned:
Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud
Interested in one-on-one support? Schedule a free consult with Melissa to get personalized help in setting boundaries and managing overwhelm by emailing her at melissabattcoaching@melissabatt.com.
 
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A warning for anxious and overwhelmed women who are in survival mode

In this episode of Priorities on Purpose, Christian life coach Melissa Batt addresses women struggling with anxiety and feeling overwhelmed. Melissa shares powerful Bible verses and practical insights to help you break free from the cycle of merely surviving and start living with intention. She delves into how anxiety, stress, and unhealthy coping mechanisms impact your life and offers actionable guidance on reclaiming your time and energy to focus on what truly matters. Whether you’re dealing with emotional exhaustion or seeking a new perspective, this episode will guide you toward a more purposeful, God-centered life.
Curious about Melissa's coaching style? She offers complimentary consultations to discuss how her services can align with your goals and support your journey.
Coaching with Melissa involves a six-month commitment with weekly 1-on-1 calls for personal growth, accountability, and tangible results. Saying YES to yourself and this partnership could lead to a significant breakthrough!
Learn more about working with Melissa: https://melissabatt.com/breakthrough-coaching
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Breaking Free from Survival Mode: A Life Coach's Guide to Managing Stress and Overcoming Unhealthy Habits

In this episode of Priorities on Purpose, host and life coach Melissa Batt explores the concept of "survival mode"—a common coping mechanism during stressful or traumatic times. While survival mode can be crucial in emergencies, it often leads to unhealthy long-term habits when it becomes a default way of living. Melissa sheds light on how habits like excessive social media scrolling, binge-watching, overworking, and emotional eating serve as temporary distractions from deeper emotional issues.
Melissa highlights the importance of recognizing these habits and adopting healthier strategies to manage stress and find true healing. By addressing these patterns, listeners can align more closely with the fulfilling life they are meant to lead.
Feeling stuck in survival mode and ready to make a change? Melissa offers complimentary consultations to discuss how her coaching can support your transformation journey.
Coaching with Melissa is a six-month commitment, including weekly 1-on-1 calls focused on personal growth, accountability, and actionable results. Saying YES to yourself and this partnership could be the key to a significant breakthrough!
 
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How a life coach can help you live life intentionally

In "Priorities on Purpose," Melissa Batt, Christian Life Coach and podcast host shares her insights on living with intention and how coaching can help you achieve your goals, deepen your faith, or address life’s dissatisfaction.
Melissa works with women to identify what's working and what isn't in their lives. Through detailed action plans and pre-scheduled weekly calls, she supports clients in making progress across their careers, personal relationships, and main priorities.
Curious about her coaching style? Melissa offers complimentary consultations to help potential clients explore how her services can benefit them.
Coaching with Melissa involves a six-month commitment, featuring weekly 1-on-1 calls focused on personal growth, accountability, and actionable results. Saying YES to yourself and this partnership could lead to a transformative breakthrough!
To learn more, visit: https://melissabatt.com/breakthrough-coaching
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Why God Wants More for You and How to Go Back to Church

Is going back to church something you are feeling called to do? If so, this podcast episode will give you practical tips on finding a new church.
I'm acknowledging all the elephants and sharing some of my own personal experiences about feeling as if attending church was pointless. I know it sounds harsh, but it appeared that most church attendees were going through the motions. I wanted no part of it until my friend convinced me to try one more time.
Because of Natasha, I gave attending a local church one more chance and I'm grateful for her push. 

Watching online, settling for a podcast with your favorite preacher's messages... (Still love a good Steven Furtick message!) God wants more for you and that is what this podcast is all about!
In this episode, you will be challenged to:
Acknowledge personal fears, rejections, and past hurts that could have you self-protecting and avoiding

Recognize your need for local believers to pray and connect with

Stop living offended and instead use it as an opportunity for intentional conversations

Recognize when avoidance of what is uncomfortable gets in your way of spiritual growth

Trust in God's guidance and provision, remembering my favorite bible verse; Matthew 6:8: Your Father knows what you need before you ask Him.

Be courageous and take steps to go back to church, even if it's terrifying.

Reflect on any past church hurt, remembering that people hurt you, not God and that it's important not to put the church on a pedestal. The church is full of broken people who are in need of a Savior and help.

Research churches in your area, considering factors such as location, denomination, and community involvement, and pick three to try out.

Attend a church service or if you are really uncomfortable, start with a smaller step like a Trunk or Treat or special service churches offer throughout the year, keeping an open mind and heart.

Get involved in a church community by joining a small group, or ministry, or volunteering in an outreach program.

Reflect on any past experiences of rejection or abandonment and how they may be influencing your feelings about attending church

Remember that God is calling you back to the church not only for your own growth but also to be a part of a community of believers and serve others.
Interested in One-on-One Life Coaching?
Ready to say YES to yourself and start a new journey? Coaching with Melissa is a six-month commitment, featuring weekly one-on-one calls for personal growth, support, and practical steps that lead to real change.
Find out more here: Breakthrough Coaching
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Why living on autopilot is dangerous for your family & life purpose

Prepare for Battle: Conquer Resistance and Find Your Purpose
Have you been going through the motions on autopilot, doing the same thing every day? Do you feel like there has to be more to life than the life you are living? Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, discontentment, or just feel completely 'blah' sometimes? Today on the podcast, we are talking about the three words I have been talking about since 2020. If you need a pep talk, this episode is for you and is sure to light a fire under your butt!
Circle the wagon. It's a word God gave me and it is beneficial to all of us. You cannot hear this message enough, it is so important. It's a talk about preparing. There are things you can do today, starting right now. And honestly, through this journey, for myself, there's always more work to do because we're never going to arrive, right? At least, not on this side of heaven.
Spiritual warfare is real. I don't talk about this to scare you. It's to prepare you. The attacks are going to come, but they don't have to hit as hard as they will if you don't get your stuff together. We must get ready. My mission is to help you live the life you were created for and to do it well, we must be prepared. If not, our lives will be full of distractions that derail us from the work God wants us to do.
In this episode, we talk about:
The importance of preparing for resistance and learning how to build resilience in the face of challenges to stay ahead of the curve and confidently navigate any obstacles that come your way.
Overcoming shame and forgiving ourselves or others to be free
Strengthening your marriage, family, health, and finances
Eliminating noise & finding time to focus on main priorities as a mom, business owner, etc
Embracing the journey of life and remembering that it's okay to lead/follow at different times. Focus on knowing where you want to go and taking intentional steps to get there.
Pursuing peace and what that looks like as a Christian
Circle the wagon. It's time to get your crap together. If you don't, who will?!!! Nobody. It is your responsibility. -Melissa Batt
Proactive Strategies for SuccessYou have the ability to forecast potential challenges and develop strategies to alleviate them. Effective planning in key areas such as finances, career, and relationships safeguards our well-being and limits distractions.
The resources mentioned in this episode are:
Get the 12 weeks to success workshop worksheets AND a guide to help you navigate your life with purpose and help you circle the wagon. https://www.melissabatt.com/becoming-intentional
Take action:
Check out Ephesians Chapter 2, verses 14-21 in your Bible to read about finding peace and living with God.
Consider joining a community or finding accountability partners who can support you and provide encouragement when things get tough.
Take time to evaluate your priorities and make sure you're aligning your actions with what truly matters to you.
Take action to pursue peace in your life. This may involve spending more time with God, creating better boundaries, or practicing self-care.
 
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Mom Life, Pivots, & Overcoming Fear of Judgement

Stop worrying about what people think when things don't go as planned. This episode is all about mom life, pivots, fear, and Cara Pinder's children's book about the tooth fairy. It's also a great episode for those who have big dreams and want to achieve all the things. 
In this episode, Melissa hosts longtime friend and author of children's book, The Tooth Fairy's Stars, Cara Pinder. Melissa and Cara discuss the journey of embracing change, following one's calling, and overcoming the fear of judgment from others. Cara reflects on her path from being a hairdresser to direct seller to becoming a published author.
When you know you've given it your all, you cannot ever be down on yourself. You didn't fail. If you gave it your all, you gave it your all. And I always say, do your best, give God the rest. He decides what He does with the outcome. Surrender. And trust. You don't have to carry that heavy burden. -Melissa Batt
In this episode, you will be challenged to:
Embrace your own journeys, recognizing that purpose often emerges from unexpected experiences.
Invest in yourself by continuing to learn and grow
Express gratitude for your accomplishments and remember to celebrate them before moving to the next thing
Recognize that pursuing goals may require sacrifice, vulnerability and discomfort at times
 
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carapinder.com 
https://www.instagram.com/carapinder.author/ 
 
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5 Must Read Books: For women who want to become more intentional in life and with Jesus

If you are a woman who has been through hard things that have left you feeling angry, resentful, or struggling with unforgiveness, and you want to deepen your relationship with Jesus, check out this episode.
Melissa Batt, the host of the podcast Priorities on Purpose, discusses five books that have significantly impacted her life and helped her live more intentionally. Each book has helped her in different ways, from improving her prayer life to learning to rest and put Jesus first in areas where she was holding onto anger & unforgiveness. She also mentions a bonus book, "Get Out of Your Head" by Jennie Allen, which deals with managing toxic thoughts. Melissa encourages her listeners to read these books if they are struggling with anxiety or feel themselves living on autopilot going through the motions. 
The books are: 
Fervent by Priscilla Shirer 
Becoming Brave by  Tracey Mitchell
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer
Rhythms of Renewal by  Rebekah Lyons
Jesus Over Everything by  Lisa Whittle.
 
If you are interested in learning more about Everand (Scribd), the app she mentioned in the episode, you can try it free for 30 days with this link: https://www.scribd.com/gi/2rcn5u. 
 
 
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Navigating Life Transitions

Welcome to the replay of the first episode of Season 2 of Priorities on Purpose. In this episode, I shared all about my life transitions at the time and mental health updates: Relocating from Corbin, Kentucky, to a small town near Lexington and unexpected challenges from the move • Decision to change mental health medications during the move and how that affected me • How stillness and absence of internet access were uncomfortable for me • Turning to God with my struggles 
 
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