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

I sat down intending to talk about control, but as often happens, God took the conversation deeper than I expected. For years, I thought I had control issues. What I'm realizing now is that many of those behaviors weren't really about control at all. They started as survival skills. Somewhere along the way, I learned to anticipate problems, protect myself, prepare for worst-case scenarios, and car...

Have you ever felt like something was off, but you couldn't quite put your finger on it? That's where I found myself recently. A quick note: Several of you have reached out to say the unedited episodes feel like we're just sitting down having coffee together. So that's exactly what this is. Raw, real, and unscripted. After months of feeling like something was out of alignment, I asked God to show...

How often do you try to self-protect? Or manage the people around you so you can protect them? Or hesitate to do what you feel called to do because you don’t want to mess it up… or make God look bad? A behind-the-scenes and unpolished look at what God is showing me about overthinking, misalignment, and delayed obedience… and why I’ve been so tired lately.   SPOILER ALERT: It's probably why you are...

Dear listener, Even for me, as someone who really loves to overshare, this episode is far beyond my comfort zone when it comes to honesty and transparency. I have sat on this episode for at least a week. And, as much as I wanted to edit it, make it pretty, and delete about 15 minutes of what I would consider over-sharing, I strongly sensed the Lord telling me to publish as is.  The Lord wastes not...

Hey friends! This is an unedited update about what God has been revealing to me related to the ministry He has called me to, this podcast, etc...  A conversation about trusting God, knowing His voice, how to know it's God, and a behind-the-scenes look at what it looks like as I navigate all of those things and do the best of my abilities to walk in obedience and trust Him more than myself. 

If the new year has arrived and you already feel scattered, off-rhythm, or unsure how to get back into your routine, this episode is for you. In this honest, gentle pep talk, Melissa shares openly about the struggle of getting back into healthy rhythms, especially for those with ADHD. This isn’t about productivity, discipline, or starting strong. It’s about awareness, grace, and learning how to sh...

In this episode of God-Sized Dreams, we’re talking honestly about why healthy habits keep feeling hard — and why so many women walk into a new year already feeling behind, exhausted, and like they’re failing before they even start. If you’ve ever told yourself, “This is the year I’m finally going to get consistent,” but felt overwhelmed just thinking about it, this conversation is for you. Here’s...

New Year’s resolutions sound good… until real life hits. If you’ve ever started the year feeling motivated, only to feel discouraged, behind, or like you’re failing a few weeks later, this episode is for you. In this conversation, Melissa breaks down why traditional New Year’s resolutions so often fall apart, especially for high-achieving women who already feel overwhelmed. She explains why most g...

In this episode of God-Sized Dreams, Melissa Batt invites you into a heartfelt and honest conversation about the unhealthy habits quietly shaping your life — especially the ones stealing your peace, your focus, and your God-given purpose. As we head into a new year, Melissa unpacks why so many Christian women feel overwhelmed, overstimulated, and stuck in cycles of distraction, even though their h...

In this bonus episode of God-Sized Dreams, Melissa shares an honest and important update about the Screen Time Reset — one she didn’t expect when she launched the program just a few weeks ago. What began as a group coaching format has now shifted to a fully personalized 1-on-1 coaching experience, and in this episode, Melissa explains exactly why. From realizing how differently women use their scr...

In this episode of God-Sized Dreams, Melissa shares a vulnerable and eye-opening look at the screen-time habits most of us finally noticed over the holidays — the constant checking, the overstimulation, the emotional numbing, and the way our phones quietly steal presence, peace, and connection. After asking her own family to check their screen-time data, Melissa discovered five-hour phone averages...

In this episode of God-Sized Dreams, Melissa Batt opens the doors to the brand-new 12-Week Screen Time Reset and walks you through the deeper spiritual and emotional reasons behind your constant distraction, anxiety, and overwhelm. If your mind feels scattered… If your phone is the first thing you grab in the morning… If you feel disconnected from God, your family, or your own thoughts… This episo...

In this episode of God-Sized Dreams, Melissa Batt digs into the hidden mental and emotional impact of phone addiction—and why so many Christian women feel constantly distracted, overwhelmed, and emotionally drained. This isn’t just a social media issue. Melissa shares how constant checking, scrolling, and digital noise are reshaping your brain, your home, your nervous system, and your connection w...

In today’s episode of God-Sized Dreams, Melissa shares the behind-the-scenes story of why she is stepping away from social media indefinitely — not because she’s stuck, overwhelmed, or burned out, but because God asked her to. Through months of conviction, quiet nudges, and spiritual discernment, Melissa realized social media had slowly become a coping mechanism, a time-drain, and an area of misal...

In this episode of God-Sized Dreams, Melissa Batt sits down with Kristina Borseti, host of the Organized on Purpose podcast, to share a raw, hope-filled story of what happens when God asks you to slow down, surrender, and say a quiet but costly yes. Kristina opens up about years of hustling, striving for achievement, wrestling with anxiety and depression, and ignoring the gentle nudges God kept pl...

In this episode of God-Sized Dreams, Melissa Batt digs into the truth about procrastination and self-sabotage—and how they quietly keep you from walking in obedience to God. What if putting things off isn’t about laziness but about fear, insecurity, or overwhelm? Melissa shares honest stories from her own life, showing how small delays in obedience can block blessings and momentum. Through Scriptu...

In this episode of God-Sized Dreams, Melissa Batt gets real about why saying yes to God often feels so scary—and how fear, insecurity, and the need for control can quietly keep you from walking in your God-given purpose. Melissa shares personal stories of how God taught her to overcome fear with faith, from her fear of driving and flying to the moment she stepped out in obedience at church. You’ll...

In this episode of God-Sized Dreams, Melissa sits down with family physician and community leader Dr. Brittany Anderson to talk about something many women ignore until it’s too late: burnout and the silent signs our bodies give us. From high blood pressure to sleepless nights, swelling, anxiety, and constant stress—our bodies will push through for a while, but eventually, they sit us down. Dr. And...

In this episode of God-Sized Dreams, Melissa Batt opens up about how anxiety and fear often show up right when we’re ready to move forward. From racing thoughts to spirals that make your goals feel too heavy to carry, these struggles don’t just distract you—they threaten to derail your God-sized goals. But here’s the truth: you don’t have to fight empty-handed. Melissa shares her own experiences w...

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 doin...

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 t...

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 layi...

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...

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-...