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

Season 2 Coming Soon

Welcome to Season 2, friends. We made it! And, I’m happy to share that we are niching down and moving out of business coaching. For those who have been around the longest, you may know that life coaching is where my passion truly is. And, while I will still be coaching a few direct sellers, they already know my holistic approach to make sure their main priorities aren’t neglected for the sake of sales, titles, and incentive trips.
This season on the podcast will be full of honest conversations and lots of heart-to-heart talks as we chat about all things life, mental health, and pursuing Jesus. We will definitely be continuing the conversation about Circling the Wagon and Living on Purpose.
We will do a few deep dives on what it means to be triggered, how to become ‘un’ triggered, how to set healthy boundaries, how to deal with conflict when you want to run the other way, and my PERSONAL struggles and convictions around ‘sober living’.  Oh, and one more thing… You can count on lots of sharing of raw journal entries that leave me feeling a bit exposed but may help you grow in your own personal relationship with Jesus. 
Are you ready for this adventure? Buckle up, buttercup. Season 2 is going to be a wild ride!
 
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Lessons in Faith & Humility: Embrace Vulnerability and Asking for Help

I know I'm not alone in my fear of the unknown. In the middle of 2023, I was on the phone with my mom and was telling her how exhausted I felt. I wasn't tired from lack of sleep. I was 'soul-tired'. 
This episode is just a quick behind-the-scenes conversation with what God is teaching me as I lean into God and stop allowing excuses to hold me back. I am doubling down on vulnerability and leaning into the messy process of growth. And, I'm taking you along with me!
In this episode, I talk about:
Staying true to yourself in the pursuit of your goals.
Overcoming personal insecurities and developing your faith
Walking in unwavering courage to confront obstacles with humility.
Mastering the skill of venturing beyond your comfort zone and seeking support.
Believing in the vision and keeping your head focused on Jesus as you walk things out.
 
Keep your eyes on Jesus. Not the waves, not the wind, not the people that are behind you or watching you, but your eyes straight on Jesus because he's directing your steps. - Melissa Batt Coaching
 
Authenticity in WeaknessesThere is so much power in allowing others to see our weaknesses.  It's time to be authentic and embrace your weaknesses instead of hiding them. People are more inspired by genuine vulnerability than artificial perfection, as it creates a relatable connection. In doing so, we empower others to face their insecurities and pursue their dreams without fear. Melissa Batt opens up about her struggles with seeking approval and perfectionism. From her point of view, it is crucial to be vulnerable and show our weaknesses in front of others, even if they may be uncomfortable. By doing so, she encourages the listeners to let go of their fears and insecurities and trust in God's plan for their lives. This approach of embracing authenticity in our weaknesses can help build courage and resilience in the face of challenges.
Speaking at Church
Melissa Batt spoke at a church prayer meeting and shared about encountering trouble. She gave examples including conflict, anxiety, depression, and other hardships. Believe it or not, this is actually an invitation to spend more time with God through prayer. She challenged the audience to remember that no matter if it is big or small, God is there & cares. Use the hard times to fan the flame for Jesus and be reminded that the obstacles we face are often distractions from the enemy. He would prefer nothing more than for the trouble we face to derail us from our purpose & growing our relationship with God.  If you would be interested in learning more about having Melissa Batt speak, reach out to realtalktribe@mail.com.
 
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Conquer your insecurities and grow your confidence

Have you set some big goals for yourself this year but are having trouble getting started or getting derailed from the habits you want to start or end? Do you think you may be holding yourself back from your true potential? So many of us fall prey to these misconceptions and most of us do it without even realizing it.  
 
Misconception #1 - You have to be perfect to succeed.
Misconception #2 - Someone else can do it better than you. 
Misconception #3 - Success means never feeling self-doubt.  
 
But the truth is, you don't have to be perfect, there is room for you even when others are also doing it, and self-doubt is 100% normal.
 
As a Christian Life & Business Coach for women & direct sellers, I'm here to share with you the real truth - and help you silence your inner mean girl once and for all.
In this episode, you will be challenged to:
• Silence your inner critic and transform your mindset by reversing negative thoughts aka FLIP THE SCRIPT.

• Own your quirks and insecurities as tools to connect you to others and remain relatable

• Trust God to use all of you- the good, the bad, the ugly!
  
Your purpose and plan has the power to impact more than just yourself. It isn't about you. -Melissa Batt
 
Other Tips:
• Consider hiring a coach for personalized and focused accountability to help you reach your goals.

• Cut out Bible verses related to your insecurities and post them in visible places as reminders of God's love and purpose for you.

• Call out your insecurities and address them if you feel shame around them. The enemy can't use what you bring into the light. 

• Speak out about the things that the devil wants to keep you silent in and acknowledge the elephants.

• Follow Melissa Batt Coaching on Instagram for daily inspiration and tips.
  
Giving Yourself Permission to Be You

Embracing our true selves, quirks, and all, is essential for personal growth and achieving true sustainable success. By permitting ourselves to be authentic and unique, we can harness our individual strengths and stand out in the crowd. In this episode, I share my personal journey to self-acceptance and want you to do the same.
In doing so, we can channel our unique abilities to truly live in the purpose God has for us and create a massive impact.  
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Stop Chasing Shiny Things & Get Laser Focused

Hi friends, I’m resharing one of my straight fire episodes because I think it’s so timely as the new year kicks off. We have these God-given dreams and goals, but we might be scared to start or we keep getting distracted and derailed.
In this episode, I talk through three key things I believe have helped me achieve my dreams of being a successful life and business coach. When I started dreaming of where I wanted to go and what I wanted to do, I didn't even know it was possible to get paid to coach women. Three years later and here I am as a Christian Life & Business Coach, living out my dream AND getting paid for it. Every time I say it, I'm left in awe of how cool my God is! {Won't He do it?!!! Yes, He will!}
Check out this episode to hear about the three things I have done to get to where I am today.
I discuss: 
1. How to stay focused 
2. How to create a battle plan
3. Why it’s important to invest in your dream.
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Break Free from Mental and Physical Clutter in the New Year

The new year is often a time for us to reevaluate our priorities, removing what is no longer working for us and adding new habits, as we start fresh for the new year. As you may know, I recently moved and am still going through the process of settling in. Moving also forces us to reevaluate the stuff of our lives, both physically and mentally as we move to a new place and space. In this super valuable and timely conversation I had with former coaching client, Susan Thrasher, we talk about how flipping the script will give you so much opportunity to change your life and what an impact this has had on Susan's life. In this episode, you will learn more about: • Decluttering your physical space and experience the positive impact it has on your overall well-being. • Finding healing and learning to let go. • Journaling for self-reflection and personal growth, leading to a deeper understanding of yourself and your goals.     The clutter in your mind spills out into your world. Clear the clutter out of your mind, clear the clutter out of your house, and be clear and open to share the light and love that you are meant to be sharing. - Susan Thrasher     Coaching women in life is my passion! I'd love to offer you a free consult to see if working together could be beneficial for you. You don't have to know what you need help with, you just have to book the call. It takes courage. Just DO IT. Want to work with me in January? I'd love to help you!
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New Year, New Goals

Does this sound familiar? You set goals for yourself, but no matter how hard you try, you just can't seem to achieve them. You've been told that the key to success is simply setting goals, but you're feeling the pain of disappointment when those goals remain out of reach. It's time to uncover the missing element that no one told you about: aligning your personal desires and values. In this episode, we'll explore the importance of synchronizing your ambitions with your convictions. Get ready to break free from the cycle of unfulfilled goals and discover the true path to achievement.
In this episode, you will be challenged to:
Stop flying by the seat of your pants so you can be more intentional
Align your personal ambitions and convictions with the goals you set
No longer allow other people's expectations to define the goals you set
Set goals you actually want to achieve
Be courageous and share your dreams with someone you trust for accountability
Recognize your excuses so you can flip the script and overcome them
If that's not God's plan for you, it's okay if you don't want it. It doesn't mean you suck. It doesn't mean  you're a failure. It just means you are called for something else, and that's okay. - Melissa Batt Coaching
 
The resources mentioned in this episode are:
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Coaching women in life is my passion! I'd love to offer you a free consult to see if working together could be beneficial for you. You don't have to know what you need help with, you just have to book the call. It takes courage. Just DO IT. 
Want to work with me in January? I'd love to help you! Please email me at realtalktribe@mail.com and we can set up a call. 
 
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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 in this holiday season? 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.

 
I've coached dozens of clients through this process over the last year and watched them achieve so much more than they ever thought possible. I'm confident I can help you, too! 
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How to make space for God when you are a busy mom

This is an excerpt from a Masterclass, shared with Christian direct sellers, ministry leaders, and those who lead non-profits. We were talking about how to hear from God and read the Bible, and how to make room in our lives to let God lead. We have to obey and be still to be able to recognize God's voice and make time to spend with Him and read the Bible. We have the choice to make room for God or continue on the same path we are on. We need to be obedient, follow God's lead, and not get distracted by other things in order to do kingdom work and make disciples. We need to get rid of what's not serving us and the things getting in the way of our relationship with Jesus.
 
"Stop filling your mind with noise and crap and do the work that He has called you to do. Get yourself together and make room for His word, because the harvest is here and you are called to be a worker!"
In this episode, you will learn the following:
1. How do you develop a deepening relationship with Jesus?
2. What is the importance of knowing the sound of the Shepherd’s voice?
3. How can you use your struggles as a sacrifice to God?
4. How to start reading your Bible and actually understand it?
Resources:Circle the Wagon & Becoming IntentionalOther episodes you'll enjoy:Doing the Uncomfortable, Asking Hard Questions, Trusting God
Getting Out of the Boat & God-Sized Dreams Connect with me: 
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Website: https://www.melissabatt.com/Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/priorities-on-purpose-leveling-up-in-life-business/id1652197036Chapter Summaries:
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Melissa Batt is the host of Priorities on Purpose, a podcast for overwhelmed direct sellers. As a Christian life and business coach, she wants to help you live with intention. She shares proven and simple strategies that will be sure to help live a fulfilled life.
 
 
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In this episode, hear a little bit of the real talk that happened during the Masterclass I did for the Success Lounge called Faith Blockers. Is your faith and your relationship with Jesus where you want it to be? And if not, what can you do about it?
 
 
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Melissa: God is calling you to kingdom work. You are to go and make disciples. The revival is coming. We need more workers. I challenge you to slow it down. Baby steps, one step at a time. Breakthrough is here.
 
 
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Sometimes it's okay to be on social media, shop, and all the things but we shouldn't use it for comfort.  God is the ultimate comforter.  He can comfort us as nobody else can. 
 
 
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Melissa: If you found value, I would love it if you could take a couple of seconds to leave me a quick review. Also, take a screenshot and share it on social media with your biggest AHA today. Until next time, friend, keep walking it out, one baby step at a time.
 

53. Try putting down your phone this month

In this episode of Priorities on Purpose, host Melissa Batt challenges overwhelmed direct sellers to stop chasing all the shiny things, get laser-focused, and use the December digital detox challenge to experience more time, peace, impact, money, and opportunities. 
When the world is telling us we need to be online and show up more consistently, I want to give you permission to take some time away and allow God to show off on your behalf.
All of the challenges are based on my own life and the things God used to help me become more intentional. It drew me closer to Him and also helped me get my priorities in alignment. My hope for the monthly challenges is for them to make you more aware of how through anxiety and overwhelm, we can begin living on autopilot and in survival mode.  My mission is to guide and lead you with the challenge but it is mostly what you make of it. You get to choose if you want to do a digital detox for one day, a week, or all month.
Personally, this time around, I'm going to spend weekends doing more intentional things with my family and less time on my phone. And, I am going to put my phone up at night instead of falling asleep scrolling. I may even get in another game of Monopoly with the kids! {IYKYK}
 
Books mentioned and recommended on the podcast: The 40-Day Social Media Fast by Wendy Speake 
 
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52: What does it look like to say YES to God and operate out of radical obedience?

What does an anonymous million-dollar donation and your relationship with Jesus have in common? EVERYTHING.
Join me, Melissa Batt, as I share a powerful message that is guaranteed to offer you hope and give you a little extra pep in your steps. Often times I find walking out my life in faith to be a bit of a roller coaster.  But, regardless, it all has a purpose and God will use it. 
In this episode of Priorities on Purpose, you will be able to:
Understand the power of faith and obedience in your faith journey so you can have a more intimate relationship with God.
Learn what steps to take if you feel clueless about what God's calling is for your life
Encouraged to trust in God's perfect timing and experience the peace that comes from surrendering control.
Recognize that God's asks may be the answered prayer for others
 
Sometimes God puts something on our heart that seems impossible, but with God, all things are possible. - Melissa Batt 
Trusting in God's timing is crucial for us as we attempt to walk in full obedience to God.  His asks may not always make sense to us because we don't see the full picture. Do it anyway. 
The resources mentioned in this episode are:
Start a conversation inside of the Real Talk Tribe community.  If you're looking for a place to connect with like-minded women and discuss topics related to conflict resolution, boundaries, and communication, I invite you to participate. It's designed to be a space for women to connect and support one another.
If you're feeling stuck or overwhelmed in your life, consider working with a life coach. I specialize in helping women navigate conflicts, create boundaries, improve communication, and more. If you're interested in exploring this option, reach out to me for more information.
A huge shout-out to Cleveland Worship Center in Cleveland, Georgia. They've done an incredible job of making my dad feel seen, valued, and known. If you're in the area and looking for a good church, I recommend this one! You can listen to the powerful message from Pastor Mark I refer to during this episode. HERE.  ((I skipped past announcements and worship, and went straight to the message bc of time.) If you don't have Facebook, send me an email and I will try to get you a copy of the message in a different form.
 
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