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

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 s...

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 waitin...

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 y...

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...

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 boo...

In this Priorities on Purpose throwback episode, Melissa Batt sits down with Pastor Kevin Moore—someone who made a lasting impact on her ministry journey over 20 years ago—to talk about leadership, discipleship, and the importance of protecting your health and home life while serving. They cover the tension between ministry, work, and family, why some seasons call for stepping back, and how to rec...

In this special Summer Throwback episode of Priorities on Purpose, you’ll hear a portion of Day One from my Operation Reset Workshop—a free 5-day training designed to help you reclaim your time, realign your priorities, and start living with intention, peace, and purpose. We’re diving deep into the reality of survival mode—how it sneaks up on us, why it keeps us stuck, and the powerful steps you c...

In this unfiltered Summer Throwback episode of Priorities on Purpose, Christian Life Coach and Faith Mentor Melissa Batt opens up about a painful trigger that uncovered a deep, hidden fear—and how God used it for healing. If you’ve ever questioned whether your pain is spiritual warfare, discipline, or the result of fear creeping in, you’re not alone. Melissa vulnerably walks through what started a...

In this Summer Throwback episode of Priorities on Purpose, we go way back into the vault to revisit a powerful message from 2023. Christian Life Coach Melissa Batt shares a deeply vulnerable story about speaking at her church—an experience that stirred up old insecurities, perfectionism, and a desire for validation. If you've ever felt nervous doing something new, wondered if you’re “good enough,”...

In this powerful Summer Throwback episode of Priorities on Purpose, Christian Life Coach Melissa Batt opens up about one of her longest-standing insecurities—her broad shoulders—and the beautiful, redemptive work God did through them. What started as a physical insecurity became a sacred moment of purpose when Melissa helped care for her dying grandmother. This story is not just about body image;...

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...

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...

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 sh...

In this Summer Throwback episode of Priorities on Purpose, Melissa Batt, Christian Life Coach and Faith Mentor, answers one of the most common questions she receives: “What does a life coach actually do?” Melissa shares behind-the-scenes stories, client examples, and the transformational framework she uses to help overwhelmed women realign their priorities, get unstuck, and move forward in faith....

Rejection doesn’t have to define you. In this episode of Priorities on Purpose, Melissa sits down with award-winning author Tracey Mitchell to talk about overcoming fear, finding courage, and cultivating a victorious life with Jesus at the center. They dive into how God uses rejection as redirection, why courage is a choice, and how to move forward even when you're discouraged or tired of getting...

In this powerful and timely episode of Priorities on Purpose, Melissa sits down with Bri Stensrud, author of Start with Welcome and Director of Women of Welcome, for a conversation that every Christian needs to hear—especially those who call themselves pro-life. Bri shares her journey from traditional pro-life advocacy into a deeper, more biblical understanding of whole-life advocacy, challenging...

If you’re waiting to feel ready before doing what God has asked you to do, this episode is for you. Melissa Batt is joined by author, speaker, and new tech entrepreneur Misty Phillip to talk about her book, Spark Your Influence: Inspiring Women to Lead with Boldness, Purpose, and Passion. Together, they unpack what it really looks like to say yes to God in every season—even when it doesn’t make se...

In this replay episode of Priorities on Purpose, Melissa Batt brings the heat with real talk on what it takes to pursue your God-given vision—without letting distractions, doubt, or fear derail your progress. Originally recorded during a Facebook Live, this conversation dives into the hard but necessary baby steps that will challenge and change you: from saying no to good things that aren’t God th...

In Part 2 of this powerful conversation with The Friendship Tour podcast host, Cecilia Curtis, Melissa Batt dives even deeper into what it really takes to build and maintain meaningful friendships. They explore the unseen mental health cost of staying isolated, how small acts of kindness can shift someone’s entire day, and why vulnerability, not perfection, is what true friendship is built on. Fro...

In this heartfelt episode of Priorities on Purpose, Melissa Batt sits down with The Friendship Tour podcast host Cecilia Curtis to talk all things friendship—especially how to build meaningful relationships when life feels busy, lonely, or disconnected. Whether you’re new to town, feeling isolated, or just wondering why friendships seem harder as an adult, this episode is packed with wisdom, real-...

In this episode of Priorities on Purpose, Melissa Batt opens up about a surprising insecurity that surfaced while on vacation—and how God used it to reveal an area of brokenness He was inviting her to heal. From feeling embarrassed about being a tourist to wrestling with the fear of trying something new, Melissa shares real-life moments, biblical encouragement, and practical steps to overcome perf...

In this episode of Priorities on Purpose, Melissa Batt sits down with prophetic healing coach and author Heather O’Brien for a deeply insightful conversation about why grief isn't just something we experience—it's something we should plan for. Heather, host of the Heal With God podcast, shares how intentional grieving with God leads to breakthrough healing. Together, they discuss the dangers of av...

In the final part of this powerful series, Christy opens up about what it looks like to step into your purpose after a radical encounter with Jesus. She and Melissa discuss how to share your testimony with others, how to simplify your message to connect with people who don’t know church language, and why your story matters more than you think. Melissa offers real-time coaching to help Christy walk...

In Part 2 of Christy’s powerful testimony, Melissa and Christy dive into what happens after the breakthrough moment. Now living sober and walking with Jesus, Christy opens up about the battle to set boundaries, avoid toxic relationships, and walk out her healing—one difficult step at a time. You’ll hear real talk about spiritual attacks, savior complexes, and the painful realities of rebuilding tr...

In this powerful episode of Priorities on Purpose, Melissa Batt sits down with Christy, whose life was marked by deep trauma, addiction, and cycles of generational pain—until God met her in the middle of her darkest moment. From surviving childhood abuse and the broken foster care system to struggling with addiction and searching for love in all the wrong places, Christy shares how Jesus radically...