Impact over Influence

We never grow by thinking we don't need help, actually we block the blessings of others when we act like we don't need it. It's time to stop hiding and be who God needs us to be so we can grow. Join Shelli in a new season of vulnerability. In this episode we will dig into Genesis 16 and the relationship between Sarah and Hagar. Hagar went to hide and the angel of the Lord called her ou...

This is the 3rd episode of our Omission for the Commission Series and we are so excited your joining us. Did you know there is so much correlation to lust and flesh. Dig into the scriptures with Shelli as she brings it all together in a way we've grown to enjoy. This real, relevant and relation content will leave you wanting more from this series as you gain benefit in "breaking-off"...

Episode 2 in Omission for the Commission continues to teach us that we need to break up with the things keeping us from being all God has called us to be. Awareness is required in the body of Christ. As we grow, its has to look like we are growing. Join Shelli on a journey of forgetting about being right in order to NOT forfeit our righteousness. We are going to learn how to break up with the need...

**New Series** The title of this new series is "Omission for the Commission". Episode one will introduce "Letting Go for God". Shelli is encouraging readers to stop using todays grace for yesterdays problems. She challenges us all to start this year different giving biblical foundation that will carry us into many years to come. God reminds us in Ephesians 4:22-23 22  to put off your old self, whi...

Happy New Year Impact Family! We are so excited to start year 3 alongside the best of listeners. Without you all, Impact would not be what it is. In 2024 Impact Over Influence was dubbed the "CONVERSATIONIST" Podcast and we hope to continue being just that in 2025. In 2024 your favorite podcast recorded was "Are You Growing Through, What You are Going Through" and we loved it too. We have exciting...

Life and its progression promises to include trials, in James we are told to consider it pure joy. Join Shelli in this impactful episode that reminds us that God is never late. Jesus left us a helper to walk this life out and so often we forget or have no clue how to gain access to him. When we begin to understand the potential for hurt comes from things that are not of God, we begin to seek out t...

Have we as a church body gotten away from what God intended the church to be? Join Shelli as she digs into scripture and brings a brief testimony surrounding the traditional "Church". As life, or maybe even God has us navigating different seasons, our traditional Sundays can sometimes change also.

Do you need some forgiveness in your life? Do you find yourself feeling offended or even defensive on the regular? Join Shelli as she unlocks some biblical truth regarding roots that may be causing us some grief.

In this episode of Impact Over Influence, Shelli introduces us to someone who played an important role in Paul's ministry but is never discussed. Colossians 4:7-8 7  Tychicus will tell you all the news about me. He is a dear brother, a faithful minister, and fellow servant[ a ] in the Lord.  8  I am sending him to you for the express purpose that you may know about our[ b ] circumstances and that...

Join Shelli Zan and LeAnn Hart for an unscripted, unrestrained podcast. This is a scripture-rich podcast that has something just for you! Whether you are listening in the car or at home, let us know what you think of this episode.

God already knew, take the pressure off. Join host, Shelli Zan as she talks to us today about how others can, have an effect on our walk. No matter how prepared we might be, someone else's reaction, in a situation can change our perception if we allow it. How do we combat these situations? Scripture and Shelli breaks down some verses that really get us thinking. Maybe we are the ones who cause som...

Christianity is NOT a spectator sport! Join Shelli as she brings a word regarding spectator Christians. In this episode, she brings a recent testimony regarding her family's visit to Mercy Culture. A testimony that will make you evaluate the prayer over your family. As Christians we don’t exist to exist we exist to exult! Do your children know anything about your testimony? We live in a time t...

Detour: a long or roundabout route to avoid something or to visit somewhere along the way. Detours are not usually planned out, and come with inconvenience. What detours have you been on lately? Are you facing a detour right now? Join Shelli and dive into Acts where Paul has to go through the ultimate detour to get where God needs him to be. The trust you need to have when walking through a season...

Welcome to "How is Your Appetite?" Lets explore the intersection of spiritual and physical nourishment through the lens of biblical wisdom. Join us as we dive deep into scriptures like John 6:32, Romans 15:13, and Mark 8:8, discovering profound insights into how these passages speak to our daily lives. We'll share practical tips and heartfelt conversations on cultivating a healthy sp...

Welcome Back to Impact Over Influence with Host Shelli Zan. Are your prayers going HORIZONTAL or VERTICAL? Join host Shelli Zan as she dives into this very subject. Prayer is a biblical principle to our relationship with God and others. Communication through prayer with our savior brings our heart to a place of submission because through prayer you relationship grows so that you can see your Savio...

Welcome back to Impact Over Influence with host, Shelli Zan. We hope you enjoy this podcast as Shelli gets vulnerable about past regrets and how God spoke through them. We hope you will be gaining an appreciation for the mystery of God by visiting Ephesians 3:14-21. We still have time to be thankful knowing that we don’t need to understand everything. God truly doesn’t want us to live in regret bu...

We've all heard the story of David and Goliath. Join Shelli as she unpacks 1 Samual 17th and David's faith from such a new perspective. The Lord brought David to Goliath so David trusted God to produce the victory and take down Goliath. Do you have David-like trust in your current battle? Was David born with such faith? David had quite an extensive resume and oh how we want to be like Davi...

Welcome to "Tower of Babel," where we explore the intersection of disagreement and unity through the lens of Scripture. In this episode, Shelli dives deep into Genesis 11, unpacking its message on unity amidst diversity. Join us as Shelli challenges us to identify and dismantle our modern-day "towers of Babel," those structures built on self-centeredness and pride. It's a c...

Join us for a powerful episode of Impact Over Influence as we sit down with Kelly and Shawn Vandygriff, founders of Firefighting Disciplemakers. Their ministry is a testament to the transformative power of Christ in the lives of first responders. Kelly and Shawn share their journey of faith and service, tackling issues of identity in Christ amidst the challenges of PTSD and trauma experienced on t...

What's your race look like? Is it mimicking someone else's race or have you recognized you have your own race to run?

Welcome to "You Can't Be Holy on Your Own," a podcast that explores the beautiful tension between human effort and divine grace. Drawing from Romans 10:8-10, where the apostle Paul highlights the importance of confessing with our mouths and believing with our hearts unto salvation, this episode gets into the profound truth that holiness is not something we achieve on our own, but rat...

In this insightful episode, join us as we discover the theme of growth amidst life's challenges, guided by the personal testimony of Shelli. Drawing inspiration from the timeless wisdom of Philippians 1:12-18, we explore how adversity can be a catalyst for personal transformation. Shelli shares her own experiences, navigating through personal convictions, and reflects on the profound lessons s...

In "When the Roosters Crow," join host Shelli as she gets into the depths of faith, weaving together personal anecdotes, biblical insights, and meaningful reflections. Shelli even draws inspiration from a taxidermy rooster she encountered during Impact's transformative women's retreat. She explores the parallels between this unexpected symbol and Peter's denial of Jesus. Then...

Welcome back from our second annual Fill My Cup Women's Retreat! Shelli is bursting with excitement to unveil the divine revelations she received on ROOTS during her time there. In this scripture-rich episode, we dive deep into the concept of roots, helping you find firm grounding in truth. Discover the profound realization that your root is unique to you—it won't nourish another, and thei...

Join us on "The Return," a podcast journey involving the prophetic signs surrounding Jesus' promised return and their significance in today's world. Drawing inspiration from Acts 2:20 and Isaiah 55:8-9, we explore the biblical teachings regarding the second coming of Christ and how they intersect with celestial events, particularly the eclipse. Or do they? Acts 2:20 speaks of the...