How to Know if It’s God’s Voice or Your Own Thoughts

In this episode of Made for Impact, Petia Kolibova dives into one of the most common questions believers face: How can I tell if it’s God speaking—or just my own thoughts? Through honest reflection and personal stories, Petia shares how to recognize the peace, clarity, and alignment that come from the Holy Spirit—and how to spot the difference between divine guidance and mental noise. You’ll walk away with simple, practical ways to deepen your discernment, build confidence in your spiritual decisions, and tune your heart to God’s gentle whispers. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re really hearing from God or just overthinking, this episode will bring peace, perspective, and renewed trust in His voice.     💡 Key Takeaways God’s voice brings peace, clarity, and conviction—not confusion or fear. The Holy Spirit will never contradict the Word of God. True discernment grows through consistency, patience, and stillness. When you lack peace, it’s often a sign to pause—not push forward. God speaks in everyday moments—you just need to slow down and listen.   🙏 Action Steps Spend five minutes today in silence and invite God to speak. Ask yourself: Does this thought align with Scripture and love? Keep a journal of verses, impressions, or confirmations you receive this week. Before making a decision, pause and check: Do I feel peace or pressure? Share this episode with a friend who’s learning to hear God’s voice.   💬 Let’s Continue the Conversation DM Petia on Instagram @petiakolibova to share what God is revealing to you. • ⭐ Leave a review to help more women of faith find this podcast. • 🎧 Listen to more episodes of Made for Impact on Apple Podcasts or your favorite app.

In this new episode, I invite you to journey with me through one of the most freeing lessons I’ve learned—releasing control and trusting God completely.     As women of purpose, we often try to hold everything together—our goals, our families, our dreams—believing that if we just do more, push harder, or plan better, we’ll finally find peace. But the truth is, real peace comes when we let go and let God lead.     In this episode, I share how surrendering my need for perfection and control opened the door to deeper faith, self-love, and divine guidance. When I shifted from chasing achievements to aligning with God’s will, I began to experience a calm confidence that no worldly success could give.     Through personal stories and biblical reflections, I encourage you to stop striving and start surrendering—to allow God to direct your path, even when the outcome isn’t clear. This isn’t about giving up—it’s about gaining alignment, impact, and peace.     💡 Key Takeaways True peace begins where control ends. Faith, not perfection, is the foundation of a fulfilling life. Releasing control allows God’s guidance to take root. The Bible teaches us to prioritize eternal impact over temporary success. Self-love grows when we trust in divine timing and grace.   🙏 Action Steps Reflect on one area of your life where you’re holding too tightly—pray for strength to release it. Replace one daily goal focused on “doing” with a moment of prayer or Scripture reading. Journal about what control means to you and how faith can reshape that relationship. Focus on one person you can bless today through love or encouragement. End your day by thanking God for leading, even when you can’t see the full picture.     Resources & Links Follow Petia on Instagram: @petiakolibova • Listen to more episodes of Made for Impact on Apple Podcasts or your favorite app

In this heartfelt episode of Made for Impact, I open up about one of the most transformative chapters of my journey—healing my relationship with my mother and deepening my faith through the teachings of the Bible.     For years, I searched for peace and wholeness through new-age healing practices, crystals, and energy work. While those tools brought moments of relief, I found true, lasting transformation when I turned to God’s Word. Through Scripture, I began to see myself—and my loved ones—with new eyes, filled with compassion, patience, and grace.     As a daughter, a mother, and a believer still growing in faith, I share how the Bible has become my daily anchor. Whether it’s in moments of frustration with my little girl or in conversations that once felt heavy with my mom, God’s Word has softened my heart and reminded me what love truly looks like.     If you’ve ever wrestled with family wounds, questioned your faith, or sought peace through healing practices that left you still longing for more—this episode will meet you where you are. It’s an invitation to rediscover relationship healing, personal growth, and holistic parenting through the gentle yet powerful guidance of God’s truth.     💡 Key Takeaways True healing begins when we invite God into our relationships. Daily Bible teachings can transform how we love, parent, and forgive. Resistance often precedes revelation—trust the process. Holistic growth includes emotional, spiritual, and relational healing. Faith isn’t about perfection; it’s about allowing grace to lead. 🙏 Action Steps Dedicate 10 minutes each day this week to reading Scripture about love and forgiveness. Write a letter (you don’t have to send it) to someone you’re ready to forgive. Reflect on where God is inviting you to replace control with compassion. Practice one act of kindness toward a family member who challenges you. Pray for patience and peace in your parenting or family relationships.   Resources & Links Follow Petia on Instagram: @petiakolibova • Listen to more episodes of Made for Impact on Apple Podcasts or your favorite app  

In this powerful episode, I open my heart about what it truly means to step out of your comfort zone and trust God’s calling on your life.   It all started with a moment at the gym—one that reminded me how easily we can get attached to comfort, even when our soul is craving growth. Just like a baby eagle learning to fly, we are sometimes pushed by God into discomfort so we can discover the strength and purpose He’s placed within us.   I share how following Jesus doesn’t necessarily make life easier—but it makes it richer, fuller, and more meaningful. When you say “yes” to God’s plan, you might face challenges, resistance, or even fear—but through it all, He’s shaping you for something greater.   This episode is for the woman who’s been praying for clarity, who’s afraid to take the next step, or who’s tired of waiting for a detailed roadmap. I want to remind you: you don’t need to see the full plan to trust the path. Faith grows in the spaces where certainty ends.     💡 Key Takeaways Growth begins where comfort ends. Following Jesus brings meaning, not ease—and that’s a beautiful thing. Discomfort is divine preparation for purpose. Like the Israelites leaving Egypt, God calls us to trust even without knowing what’s next. Faith isn’t built through clarity—it’s built through surrender.     🙏 Action Steps Identify one area of your life where you’ve been holding on to comfort. Ask God to help you release it. Write down a recent moment when discomfort led to unexpected growth. Reflect on a Bible story where faith triumphed over fear—what can you learn from it? Take one brave step this week toward the thing God’s been calling you to do. Pray daily for the courage to trust without seeing the full plan.   Resources & Links Follow Petia on Instagram: @petiakolibova • Listen to more episodes of Made for Impact on Apple Podcasts or your favorite app

In this new episode, I share a story that reminded me of the enormous impact small acts of kindness can have on our lives—and the lives of others.     Inspired by the book Holy Moments, I open up about a simple trip to Whole Foods with my family that turned into something much greater: an opportunity to practice generosity and witness the ripple effects of kindness. What began as a small decision to help created a holy moment—one filled with gratitude, reflection, and deeper faith.     I’ll be honest—at first, I wrestled with doubt. Was I really helping the right person? Was it enough? But God showed me that the true power of generosity isn’t in analyzing outcomes—it’s in trusting that every act of love has meaning.     This episode is your reminder that every interaction, no matter how ordinary, carries the potential to become a holy moment. When we choose to give, to trust, and to love, we align with God’s heart and create ripples that go far beyond what we can see. 💡 Key Takeaways Small acts of kindness can create powerful ripple effects. Generosity is not about perfection, but about presence and intention. Doubt is natural, but faith affirms the impact of your actions. Every moment has the potential to become a “holy moment.” Choosing to give and love connects us more deeply with God and others. 🙏 Action Steps Look for one opportunity this week to create a “holy moment” through kindness. Reflect in your journal on how generosity has shaped your own life. Next time you doubt the impact of your actions, pause and pray for reassurance. Share your story of kindness with a loved one to inspire their faith journey. Ask God daily to open your eyes to opportunities for small, sacred acts of love. Resources & Links Follow Petia on Instagram: @petiakolibova • Listen to more episodes of Made for Impact on Apple Podcasts or your favorite app  

Have you felt like everything familiar is suddenly shifting—relationships fading, doors closing, or routines no longer fitting who you are? Friend, this isn’t the end. It’s God’s setup for your next season. In this powerful episode of *Made for Impact*, Petia Kolibova Burns shares signs that reveal when God is preparing a woman for breakthrough. From holy shaking and separation to divine acceleration and open doors, you’ll learn how to recognize the ways God works in the background to shape you for more. Through biblical examples, practical steps, and a heartfelt prayer, Petia unpacks how storms are not punishment but preparation—and why your blessing may be closer than you think. You’ll discover how to trust God’s timing, how to release what no longer belongs in your life, and how to courageously step into the opportunities He is placing in front of you. If your spirit feels restless and you sense change is near, this episode will encourage you to keep going. The storm is not your ending—it’s your beginning.

In this episode of Made for Impact, I open up about one of the most overlooked yet powerful parts of our relationship with God: listening.   So often, we pour our hearts out in prayer—asking, thanking, pleading—but forget that communication with God is a two-way street. When we don’t pause to create space for His voice, we risk missing the very answers and guidance we’ve been longing for.   Through simple stories from my own life, I share how moments of silence, stillness, and openness can transform the way we hear from God. This is not about striving or doing more, but about trusting, waiting, and allowing divine wisdom to unfold in its perfect timing.   If you’ve ever felt like your prayers were bouncing back unanswered or you’ve struggled with doubt in waiting seasons, this episode will remind you that God is always speaking—you just need to make space to hear Him.     💡 Key Takeaways True communication with God requires both speaking and listening. Silence and stillness create space for divine answers. Patience and trust are essential when waiting on God’s timing. Everyday moments can become powerful spaces of spiritual connection. Listening deepens faith, awareness, and intimacy with God. 🙏 Action Steps Schedule 5 minutes of silence each day this week to simply listen for God’s voice. Journal any impressions, scriptures, or feelings that arise in that quiet space. Practice patience by releasing one prayer request into God’s hands without trying to control the outcome. Share your experience of listening with someone who could use encouragement in their faith walk. Pray for a more open heart to recognize God’s whispers in your daily life. Let’s Continue the Conversation 💬 DM Petia on Instagram @petiakolibova to share your story. • 📲 Share this episode with a friend who’s questioning or transitioning away from new age practices. • ⭐️ Leave a review to help more women of faith find this message and step into God’s truth. Resources & Links Follow Petia on Instagram: @petiakolibova • Listen to more episodes of Made for Impact on Apple Podcasts or your favorite app    

In this episode, I open my heart about the mysterious and beautiful ways the Invisible Hand of God shows up in our lives—even when we least expect it.   As I sit in my rain-soaked Las Vegas home, I reflect on how life’s twists, from heartbreaks to blessings, are not random accidents but divine whispers shaping us for something greater. From the unexpected love story that brought me to my husband to the sweet lessons learned through my rescue pup, I’ve discovered that even the smallest moments are orchestrated for our highest good.   This conversation is your reminder that when we lean into faith and surrender, we can trust that nothing is wasted. Every challenge, every delay, every surprise is God’s way of guiding us toward peace, purpose, and alignment.   If you’ve ever wondered why things happen the way they do—or longed to feel more grounded in God’s timing—this episode will stir your spirit and invite you into deeper trust.     💡 Key Takeaways God’s invisible hand is always moving, even when we can’t see it. Choosing to recognize divine interventions cultivates peace, grace, and resilience. Heartbreaks and hardships are often stepping stones toward greater blessings. Everyday moments carry profound significance when seen through the lens of faith. Sharing our stories of divine guidance can inspire and strengthen others.   🙏 Action Steps Reflect on one moment in your life that seemed random but later revealed divine purpose. Write down how that experience shaped your faith and perspective. This week, pause daily to notice God’s presence in the “ordinary.” Share your story with someone who needs encouragement in their journey. Pray for the courage to surrender more fully to God’s timing and plan. Let’s Continue the Conversation 💬 DM Petia on Instagram @petiakolibova to share your story. • 📲 Share this episode with a friend who’s questioning or transitioning away from new age practices. • ⭐️ Leave a review to help more women of faith find this message and step into God’s truth. Resources & Links Follow Petia on Instagram: @petiakolibova • Listen to more episodes of Made for Impact on Apple Podcasts or your favorite app  

In this new episode,” host Petia Kolibova shares a heartfelt personal update, revealing that she is expecting a baby boy. She discusses the power of prayer, drawing from her deeply personal experiences with her husband’s prayers. Having embraced Christianity recently, Petia reflects on how faith has transformed her life and aspirations.   Focusing on the theme of prayers and faith, Petia talks about how her husband’s consistent prayers have influenced their lives, leading to answered prayers in the form of her becoming his ideal partner and now the expected news of a baby boy. Petia emphasizes the need for honest conversation with God, equating it to the communication necessary in relationships. She draws on her personal journey with religion, emphasizing the importance of trust and gratitude in spiritual practices, noting how her newfound faith has shifted her focus from worldly measures of success to inner peace and fulfillment.   What You’ll Learn in This Episode Petia Kolibova announces she’s expecting a baby boy and shares her experience with the power of prayer. Faith and spirituality play a crucial role in personal growth, and answered prayers reflect divine timing and understanding. Authentic communication with God is akin to building any meaningful relationship, requiring openness and trust. Shifting focus from worldly achievements to inner peace brings fulfillment. Gratitude is an integral part of spiritual practice, helping in strengthening faith and contentment.   Let’s Continue the Conversation 💬 DM Petia on Instagram @petiakolibova to share your story. • 📲 Share this episode with a friend who’s questioning or transitioning away from new age practices. • ⭐️ Leave a review to help more women of faith find this message and step into God’s truth. Resources & Links Follow Petia on Instagram: @petiakolibova • Listen to more episodes of Made for Impact on Apple Podcasts or your favorite app        

In this thought-provoking episode of Made for Impact, host Petia Kolibova Burns dives into the controversial world of human design—a system mixing astrology, I Ching, Kabbalah, and chakras—and why she no longer puts her trust in it. Once a tool she embraced in her personal and professional life, Petia now re-examines its origins and spiritual implications through the lens of her Christian faith. She candidly shares how she was first drawn in, what made human design so appealing, and the moment she began to question whether this system was truly serving her—or subtly pulling her away from God. What You’ll Learn in This Episode The real origins of human design (and why its mystical roots matter). • How Petia went from skeptic to believer to Christ-led truth seeker. • Why human design, astrology, enneagram, and similar tools may feel like solutions—but leave a deeper spiritual void. • The danger of using external systems as “temporary fixes” instead of pursuing lasting fulfillment in God. • Questions every woman of faith should ask herself before relying on new age practices. Key Scriptures & Reflections The Bible’s caution against idolatry and misplaced trust. • Why seeking identity and purpose outside of God can become a subtle form of bondage. Let’s Continue the Conversation ✨ Have you used human design or similar tools? What was your experience? • 💬 DM Petia on Instagram @petiakolibova to share your story. • 📲 Share this episode with a friend who’s questioning or transitioning away from new age practices. • ⭐️ Leave a review to help more women of faith find this message and step into God’s truth. Resources & Links Follow Petia on Instagram: @petiakolibova • Listen to more episodes of Made for Impact on Apple Podcasts or your favorite app