In this special summer throwback episode of Priorities on Purpose, Christian Life Coach Melissa Batt dives into the deeper reason so many women feel disconnected from God—and what to do about it. If you've been overwhelmed, exhausted, and struggling to hear God's voice, you're not alone… and you can get back on track.

Melissa shares personal reflections from a sugar fast and how it opened her ears to spiritual clarity like never before. She unpacks four powerful reasons you might be spiritually stuck—and reveals what it means to truly get your house in order (hint: it’s not just about your physical home).

This episode will challenge and encourage you to examine your relationship with God, your daily distractions, and your willingness to speak up when He nudges you. It's time to break survival mode, quiet the noise, and get back to the voice of truth.

Key Takeaways:

• [01:08] - How Fasting Helps You Hear God Melissa shares how a 21-day sugar fast clarified her connection with God—and why fasting isn’t about God speaking more, but you listening better.

• [04:17] - The Prophetic Gift You Might Be Ignoring How a podcast episode with Christy Wright helped Melissa recognize a spiritual gift she had been hesitant to name.

• [08:28] - Why God Is Calling You to Speak Up Now It doesn’t start on a stage—it starts in private obedience. Melissa shares how God is inviting His daughters to use their voices in new ways.

• [10:40] - 4 Spiritual Concerns God Revealed Melissa outlines four reasons so many Christians can’t hear from God: noise, lack of time with Him, insecurity, and misplaced priorities.

• [17:21] - Is Your Wagon Exposed? A deep dive into the “circle the wagon” metaphor—what it means to get your life, home, and heart in order before spiritual attack hits.

• [23:47] - Jeremiah’s Insecurities and Yours Melissa connects her story (and yours) with Jeremiah’s calling—and what it looks like when God equips you to speak boldly even when you feel unqualified.

• [29:30] - What Walls Are Missing in Your Life? The four “walls” God showed Melissa—faith, finances, health, and home—and why ignoring them leaves you vulnerable to distraction and attack.

• [33:17] - Are You Pointing People to Jesus? Melissa challenges you to evaluate how you show up online and in person—and whether your life reflects the hope and clarity you’ve been given.

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In this powerful summer throwback episode of Priorities on Purpose, Christian Life Coach Melissa Batt shares her personal journey of learning to speak up—even when it’s uncomfortable, costly, or feels completely out of character.

God-sized dreams often require God-sized courage. But what if the first step isn’t starting something new… it’s using your voice in small, obedient ways? Melissa opens up about the fears she had to overcome (hello insecurity, fear of judgment, and people-pleasing), the spiral of silence that holds so many women back, and the reminder that not speaking up can actually become a sin of omission.

She also shares a humbling real-life moment where she got it wrong—and what God showed her through it.

If you’ve ever felt like you were meant for more but stayed silent because of fear, doubt, or discomfort, this episode will remind you that your voice matters—and your obedience is part of the breakthrough.

Key Takeaways:

• [00:02] - Speaking Up When It’s Scary Melissa reflects on the first time she felt God telling her to speak up—and why it terrified her.

• [02:58] - Fear of Being Seen & Judged Why using your voice often feels risky, especially for those who’ve been overlooked or wounded.

• [05:10] - The Spiral of Silence How silence can unintentionally normalize things that go against truth, and what it means to break that cycle.

• [07:21] - You Are Worthy of the Calling Encouragement for the woman who doesn’t believe her voice matters (spoiler: it does).

• [13:24] - From Small Acts to Big Obedience Melissa shares how the early steps of obedience gave her courage to speak up in much harder situations later.

• [14:12] - When Silence Becomes a Sin Scriptural reminders (James 4:17, 1 John 4) of what God expects from us when using our voice.

• [18:50] - Counting the Cost & Preparing for the Call The importance of positioning yourself to obey God, even when the stakes are high.

• [21:09] - Why Melissa Left Direct Sales The behind-the-scenes story of leaving her successful business to pursue a heavier calling.

• [22:25] - When Speaking Up Goes Too Far A vulnerable moment of conviction and real talk about the fine line between boldness and drama.

• [26:42] - Speak Up. Let It Out. Be Stripped. Melissa shares a journal entry outlining three key seasons God led her through: using her voice, releasing emotions, and shedding false identity.

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Have you ever been hurt by the Church and wondered if you should stay or walk away?

In this powerful Summer Throwback episode of Priorities on Purpose, Melissa Batt sits down with author and founder of the Raised to Stay movement, Natalie Runion, for an unfiltered conversation about navigating church hurt, rediscovering Jesus through the pain, and learning what it truly means to “stay.”

Natalie shares her personal story of disappointment, deconstruction, and healing—offering hope to anyone who’s felt let down by spiritual leadership or disillusioned by church culture. Together, Melissa and Natalie talk about what healthy churches actually look like, what to do when leaders fall, and how to stay rooted in Jesus even when you're wrestling with His people.

Whether you’ve left the church, feel like an outsider, or are cautiously finding your way back, this episode reminds you that you’re not alone—and God still has a purpose for you in His Church.

✨ Want more? Continue the conversation in Part 2: Healing the Orphan Spirit & Being Seen in the Church as Melissa and Natalie go deeper into identity, rejection, and what it means to be truly known by God.

Key Takeaways:

• [00:02] – A Divine Connection Melissa shares how she discovered Natalie’s account and why their messages aligned—even from opposite church experiences.

• [04:18] – Natalie’s Background & Burnout Growing up in ministry, Natalie opens up about her family’s church wounds and what pulled her back into leading others toward Jesus.

• [06:42] – What It Means to Be 'Raised to Stay' The moment God gave Natalie this phrase, what it means, and how it birthed a movement of believers staying grounded in Christ.

• [10:01] – Discernment vs. Criticism Learn the difference between inspecting spiritual fruit and nitpicking preferences—and why it matters for those seeking healthy churches.

• [16:12] – Staying or Leaving? Ask This First. How to know when you're called to bring change to a ministry—or released to grow somewhere new.

• [20:38] – Is Church Membership Biblical or Just a Numbers Game? Natalie breaks down how denominations handle membership, why it’s fading, and what spiritual commitment really looks like.

• [24:19] – Refocusing on Jesus, Not Just Church Culture Melissa and Natalie talk about how church messaging can shift away from Jesus and how to bring it back to what really matters.

• [28:37] – You Don’t Need a Title to Make an Impact The story of one woman, a quiet act of obedience, and a powerful reminder that you don’t need to be on staff to serve well.

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