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Made for Impact is a podcast for Christian women who want a deeper relationship with God and desire to live each day with greater faith, trust, and purpose.
Hosted by Petia Kolibova Burns, each episode offers biblical encouragement, personal stories, practical wisdom, and honest conversations about faith, motherhood, surrender, personal growth, and following Jesus in everyday life.
Whether you're walking through a season of waiting, seeking clarity for your next step, learning to hear God's voice, navigating motherhood, or simply longing to grow closer to Him, you'll find encouragement and truth here.
Inside you'll discover:
• Biblical encouragement for everyday life
• Practical ways to grow your faith
• Honest conversations about motherhood and personal growth
• Stories of God's faithfulness and transformation
• Encouragement to trust God more deeply in every season
If you're ready to deepen your relationship with God, strengthen your faith, and experience His presence in your everyday life, you're in the right place.
Welcome to Made for Impact.
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Jan 30, 2026
Jan 30, 2026
10 min
In today’s episode, I’m sharing something deeply personal and sacred.
After months of prayer, wrestling, listening, and surrender—much like Jacob wrestled with God—I’ve come to a clear and peaceful decision: I’m stepping into a sabbatical.
This pause is not from burnout.
It’s not from quitting.
It’s not from confusion.
It’s an intentional, faith-led choice to slow down, go quiet, and prioritize what God has been gently calling me into:
- My relationship with God
- My family
- This holy season of motherhood and preparation for birth
As I record this, I’m nearing the end of my pregnancy, and I’ve felt a strong invitation to release worldly pressure—performance, productivity, comparison, timelines—and instead rest in my identity as a daughter of the Most High King.
For nearly eight years, this podcast and my online work have been a constant part of my life. I’ve rarely stopped. I’ve rarely gone silent. And yet, this season is asking for something different—not striving, not proving, not pushing… but trusting.
This episode is my way of:
- Giving myself permission to rest
- Letting go of external expectations
- Choosing presence over pressure
- Honoring God’s timing over my own plans
During this sabbatical:
- I’ll be stepping away from social media
- I’ll be taking a break from consistent podcasting
- I’ll be entering my birth and baby bubble with intention and peace
This doesn’t mean I’m gone forever.
It means I’m listening more closely.
If and when I feel inspired, I may share again—but without deadlines, algorithms, or obligation.
Whether you’re a mother, expecting, building a business, or simply feeling the weight of the world’s expectations—I hope this episode gives you permission to slow down and honor where God has you right now.
Thank you for being here.
Thank you for listening.
Thank you for walking this journey with me.
I’m deeply grateful for you.
Stay Connected:
hello@petiakolibova.com
With love and gratitude,
Petia
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