Heather Shriver Burns: Master Neuroscience Business Coach, Certified Biblical Life Coach, and Speaker
Seek First CEO: Neuroscience, Scripture, & Spirit-led Strategy for High-performing Christian Women
The must listen to podcast for high achieving servant hearted Christian entrepreneurs who love JESUS and want to use their life & business as a ministry to grow God’s Kingdom. Welcome to the Seek First CEO podcast, a community for high achieving servant hearted entrepreneurs committed to seeking God first and keeping God first in life and business! If you believe you’re called to impact the world through your business, then you’re in the right place! Hi friend! I’m Heather, teacher turned serial entrepreneur, coach, speaker, and your host of the Seek First CEO, podcast! I’m passionate about he...
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Heather Shriver Burns: Master Neuroscience Business Coach, Certified Biblical Life Coach, and Speaker
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Jun 4, 2026
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//251: Why You Struggle to Hear God's Voice As A Christian Entrepreneur (It’s Not What You Think) 01.05.2025 19:27
Let’s be honest—many of us are doing all the “right” things: We’re reading our Bibles. We’re praying. We’re serving. We’re leading. And yet… we still feel disconnected from God. We wonder, Why can’t I hear Him? Why does He feel so far? Is it something I’m doing wrong? In today’s episode, we’re gently (but boldly) reframing those questions—and offering a new perspective rooted in both neuroscience...
//250: The Surprising Addiction Christian Entrepreneurs Struggle With (And What It’s Costing You) 29.04.2025 20:26
In today’s episode, we’re having a vulnerable conversation about a If this episode speaks to you, and you’re ready to heal from the addiction to achievement and build a business and life you love DM me the word "HEALED" on Instagram. Let’s continue the conversation—and walk into freedom, together.
//249: Ready to Release Striving and Return to Spiritual Alignment? 08.04.2025 9:09
f you’ve been feeling out of sync lately—disconnected from yourself, from peace, or from God—this guided imaginative prayer is for you. In this episode, I’m inviting you into a sacred space of alignment, Not hustle. Not striving. Just alignment—heart, mind, body, and spirit—with the One who holds it all together. This isn’t about performance. It’s about presence. Whether you’re stuck in survival...
//248: If There’s No Competition in the Kingdom, Why Does Sisterhood Still Trigger You? 01.04.2025 22:00
You’ve heard it before: “There’s no competition in the Kingdom.” So why does sisterhood still feel so… hard sometimes? In today’s episode, I’m sharing a raw story of being deeply triggered in a room full of high-achieving Christian women—and how God used that moment to expose wounds I didn’t know still needed healing. From being the leader to letting myself be led, this episode is for the woman wh...
//247: How to Fully Show Up in Faith & Business Without Shrinking or Striving - PART 3 25.03.2025 35:48
For too long, high-achieving Christian women have felt like they had to shrink in faith spaces or strive in business. But what if you didn’t have to do either? The truth? The same patterns that make you feel disconnected at church are keeping you stuck in your business, your marriage, and your success. In today’s episode, we’re closing out this powerful series by walking through the Abundance Fram...
//246: The Real Reason You Feel Misunderstood in Church. It’s Not Just Them—It’s You, Too! PART 2 11.03.2025 24:18
Have you ever walked into a church women’s event, a Bible study, or even a casual gathering and felt… disconnected? Like you had to hold back, filter yourself, or downplay your success just to fit in? 💡 What if I told you it’s not just the church that’s making you feel this way—it’s also you? In today’s episode, we’re going deeper than external church culture and into the hidden trauma patterns t...
//245: Walk Your Way to Clarity – Why Every High-Performing Entrepreneur Needs a Walking Pad 06.03.2025 13:33
Feeling stuck, foggy, or overwhelmed? The secret to clearer thinking, fresh ideas, and hearing from God more easily isn’t another strategy—it’s movement. In this episode, we’re breaking down: ✅ Why walking rewires your brain for clarity and creativity. ✅ The science behind dopamine & serotonin (a.k.a. your brain’s happy chemicals). ✅ How walking calms your nervous system and helps you get o...
//244: Why Finding Community In Church Feels Hard for High-Achieving Christian Women (And What We Can Do About It) PART 1 04.03.2025 21:47
Have you ever walked into a church service or a church women’s event and felt like you didn’t quite belong? You love Jesus. You love business. But when you try to talk about scaling, strategy, or success, you feel the energy shift. Maybe you’ve even found yourself shrinking, filtering, or downplaying your ambition just to fit in. Sister, you are NOT alone. In today’s episode, I’m sharing my person...
//243: Letting Go of Perfectionism as a High-Achieving Woman – A Guided Imaginative Prayer 25.02.2025 12:03
If you’ve ever felt like you have to do more, be more, or prove yourself to be worthy, this episode is for you. In today’s guided imaginative prayer, I’m inviting you to step into a powerful encounter with Jesus—one where you can lay down the weight of perfectionism and receive His peace. Perfectionism often whispers the lie that we are only as valuable as our achievements. But what if true freedo...
//242: Why Prayer Feels Hard As A Christian Entrepreneur & How to Make It Your Greatest Business Strategy: Biblical Business Strategy Part 5 18.02.2025 23:00
Every Christian entrepreneur knows that prayer is key, but if we’re honest, many of us struggle with it. Whether it’s forgetting to pray, feeling like we don’t have time, or wrestling with unanswered prayers, we can fall into guilt and shame. In this episode, Heather Shriver-Burns gets real about why prayer feels difficult, the unseen battles that make it challenging, and how you can shift your po...
//241: Why You Don't Feel Free After Forgiving: Biblical Business Strategy Part 4 30.01.2025 24:50
If it's a tool for Christians in our every day life, it is most definitely a tool we can use in business, too. Forgiveness. It's talked a lot about but I think the reason most people struggle with this is because we're not taught how to actually forgive. In today's episode, we're talking about how to actually forgive so that you don't continue to carry the resentment, hurt, anger, or bitterness w...
//240. Transform Your Business with Communion: Biblical Business Strategies Part 3 14.01.2025 16:22
Friend, can we talk about how challenging 2024 was? You’re not alone—I felt it too. But guess what? 2025 is full of promise, and this episode is here to help you step into it with faith and strategy. In this deeply personal episode, I share a story of hope and resilience tied to the Hebrew month of Kislev, a season that symbolizes rest and security. Whether you’re navigating tough seasons in busi...
//239. How to Find Clarity in Business Through Fasting: Biblical Business Strategies Part 2 07.01.2025 24:23
Ever feel like you’re stuck spinning your wheels, searching for clarity in your business? In this episode, we uncover a powerful, biblical strategy to help you refocus and align with God’s vision for your life and work: fasting. Building on our previous conversation about repentance, we’re diving into the why and how of fasting as a kingdom business tool. Learn how this spiritual discipline ca...
//238. Hope and Resurrection: Preparing for God’s Promises in 2025 30.12.2024 26:16
Have you ever wondered how to find hope in the middle of life’s struggles? Or how to step into a new year with clarity and purpose? Join me for a heartfelt year-end episode as I reflect on the journey of 2024—its challenges, victories, and everything in between. In this episode, I’ll guide you through a powerful imaginative prayer to help you connect deeply with God’s presence. I’m opening up...
//237. The Gift of Presence: Finding Peace This Christmas 23.12.2024 25:36
This Christmas, let’s unwrap a gift that costs nothing but means everything: the gift of presence. In this special episode, I open up about my own struggles with slowing down and share how I’ve learned to be truly present—with God, with others, and with myself. Life gets busy, especially during the holidays, but what if we paused to savor the moments that matter most? Together, we’ll explore...
//236. Mastering Home & Work Balance: Rebekah Scott's Proven Systems for Joyful Living 19.12.2024 33:46
Hi Friend! In this episode of the Seek First CEO podcast, Rebekah Scott, shares her incredible journey of managing home life and a thriving business with joy. Rebecca talks about her South Dakota farm life, her successful 20-year business designing custom purses and accessories, and her podcast 'The Encourager,' which helps women balance home and work life. She discusses her 'five systems' appro...
//235. Biblical Business Strategies for Christian Entrepreneurs: Part 1 - Repentance 17.12.2024 28:32
Ever wondered why some business strategies leave you feeling more stuck than successful? Hey Sister Friend! Join me in today's episode as I share my favorite business strategy, rooted in spiritual alignment—repentance. Learn why Jesus's first message, repentance, is critical to your business growth, understand the deeper meanings behind it, and discover how to realign your brain's neural path...
//234. Student Spotlight: How Kristina Found Soulful Success in Life and Business 12.12.2024 28:06
Feeling lost and needing clarity on your purpose? Ever wonder what can truly happen when you go all-in on investing in yourself? Hi Friend! I am so honored to share one of my amazing students, Kristina, with you today! Kristina started with uncertainty but found a profound bond with me, and a new path in coaching. Dive into Kristina's journey of moving from digital marketing to coaching, exper...
//233. How to Align Your Mind, Body and Business for Success: Soul Care Strategies Part 7 10.12.2024 30:05
Are you unknowingly sabotaging your success by neglecting nervous system regulation? What if the key to alignment with God's promises is found in healing your mind and body? Hi Friend! You have made it to the final episode in the Soul Care Strategies Series! This episode is all about the interconnectedness of scaling a business and caring for your soul. Inspired by my reading of Elijah, to go...
//232. The Great Exchange: Soul Care Strategies Part 6 03.12.2024 13:54
Have you ever felt discouraged, exhausted, or like you're running on a hamster wheel, trying everything but not seeing the fruit you desire? Then this episode is for you, Sister Friend! Today, I'm sharing one of my favorite exercises, 'The Great Exchange,' that I use to help my clients and myself navigate through these feelings. Learn how to identify what’s really holding you back and experie...
//231. Are You Sacrificing Your Soul for Success? Soul Care Strategies Part 5 26.11.2024 17:43
Are you feeling overwhelmed and empty despite achieving success in your business? What if true fulfillment comes from nurturing your soul rather than your sales? Hey Sister Friend! I am continuing to dive into the theme of soul care, and I need you to know that God values your soul more than your business achievements. In my personal journey and experiences coaching high-achieving women, I kn...
//230. Student Spotlight: Hannah’s Journey to Overcoming Doubt, Embracing Faith, and Coaching with Purpose 21.11.2024 38:45
What if the doubts holding you back were the very thing preparing you for your breakthrough? How do faith, vulnerability, and community transform not just your life but your calling? Hey Sister Friend! I had the honor of sitting down with the fierce and inspiring Hannah Dobson—a coach and pastor whose journey of growth, faith, and transformation is nothing short of remarkable. I know you will...
//229. Nurturing Your Soul: 5 More Simple Steps to Go from Soul Tired to Soul on Fire. Soul Care Strategies Series Part 4 19.11.2024 25:52
Is your soul as prosperous as your business? Feeling stuck despite your hard work? Maybe it's not your business, but your soul that needs tending. Hey Sister Friend! It is time to take care of your soul! While it's easy to focus on business strategies, sales funnels, and achieving milestones as a high achieving entrepreneur, the care for our soul is equally important for sustaining long-term s...
//228. Nurturing Your Soul: 5 Simple Steps to Go from Soul Tired to Soul on Fire. Soul Care Strategies Series Part 3 12.11.2024 25:12
Have you ever felt an overwhelming sense of "soul tiredness"? Are you seeking practical ways to rejuvenate your spirit and deepen your connection with God? Hey Sister Friend! In this episode, I’m giving you actionable strategies to care for your soul, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing time with God, engaging in various forms of prayer, and establishing healthy boundaries. I share per...
//227. Student Spotlight: Andrea Wiggins' Journey from Law Enforcement to Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurship 07.11.2024 33:50
Have you ever been driven to leave a stable career for the unknown world of entrepreneurship? Did you know that your community can help you overcome challenges so you can go after and achieve your dreams? Hey Sister Friend! This episode is packed with so much goodness from my friend and student, Andrea. I pray this episode blesses you! Andrea Wiggins, a former police officer turned women’s...
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