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Christian Retreats That Help You Hear God’s Voice | Paul Ybarra

In this episode of Heat Up Your Retreats, host Amanda Hietter sits down with Paul Ybarra, founder of Kingdom Linked, to talk about how Christian retreats can become sacred spaces for hearing God’s voice, finding clarity, and stepping into your God-given purpose. Paul shares why Sabbath, solitude, and stepping away from everyday distractions are essential for leaders, coaches, ministry leaders, and entrepreneurs. He also opens up about his own phone sabbatical, how disconnecting from social media helped him gain clarity, and why retreats are not just events but powerful environments for transformation. If you are planning a Christian retreat, leading a ministry, building a faith-based business, or feeling called to create deeper community, this conversation will help you think differently about rest, leadership, connection, and spiritual renewal. In this episode, we talk about: * Why retreats help people hear God’s voice more clearly * The power of Sabbath, solitude, and spiritual reset * How phones and constant notifications can become distractions * Common mistakes Christian leaders make when planning retreats * How to create space for the Holy Spirit to move * Building kingdom community through connection and collaboration * Why your past failures can become part of your future success Subscribe for more conversations on Christian retreats, faith-based leadership, transformational travel, and creating sacred spaces where people encounter God.

Why Money Stress Is Keeping You Stuck — Building Financial Confidence with Dave Jacobson

Episode Title: Money, Mindset, and Retreats with Dave Jacobson Guest: Dave Jacobson, Founder of Coach Connections and Accountable Network Episode Description: Money stress can quietly hold back your calling, your business, and your next retreat. In this episode of Heat Up Your Retreats, Amanda Heater sits down with Dave Jacobson, a nationally recognized personal finance expert and founder of Coach Connections and Accountable Network. Dave has helped more than 2,500 clients build wealth, create financial clarity, and develop healthier habits around money. This conversation goes beyond budgets and numbers. Amanda and Dave talk about the behavior, mindset, accountability, and emotional blocks that shape how people handle money. For coaches, speakers, and retreat leaders, this episode is a powerful reminder that financial confidence is not just about knowing what to do. It is about understanding what is getting in the way and taking the next aligned step. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: * Why people often know what to do financially but still struggle to follow through * How money stress can limit your ability to grow your business or host retreats * Why behavior and mindset matter more than simply having the right tool or budget * How accountability helps people stay committed when motivation fades * Why shame and overwhelm around money are more common than most people realize * How retreat leaders can get creative, negotiate, and move forward without relying on debt * Why money conversations should start earlier with children and teenagers * How Dave’s financial education game helps young people make better real-life decisions Key Takeaway: Money is not just about numbers. It is about habits, decisions, emotional patterns, and the support system around you. When you understand your deeper “why” and build the right accountability, financial clarity becomes much more possible. Guest Resource: Connect with Dave Jacobson and learn more about Accountable Network at: www.accountable.network [http://www.accountable.network] If this episode spoke to you, share it with someone who is ready to stop feeling stuck financially and start taking action toward their next level. Your message matters. Your impact matters. And it is time to heat up your retreats and your life.

From Vision to Reality: How to Validate Your Idea, Take Action, and Build Momentum with Mary Scott

A powerful idea is only the beginning. Turning that idea into something real requires courage, validation, focus, and the willingness to move before everything feels perfect. In this episode of Heat Up Your Retreats, Amanda Hietter sits down with startup advisor and entrepreneur Mary Scott to explore what separates the people who bring their ideas to life from those who remain stuck in the planning stage. Mary shares practical lessons from years of supporting founders, including why entrepreneurs should never try to build everything alone, how to test whether an idea solves a problem people will pay to fix, and why listening to your audience is essential before launching. Amanda and Mary also discuss the personal side of entrepreneurship, including burnout, long working hours, setting office boundaries, finding community, managing fear, and learning when to step away from the business. In this conversation, you will learn: • Why passion alone is not enough to make an idea successful • How to validate an idea before investing too much time or money • What helps entrepreneurs move from uncertainty to action • Why starting small can create stronger long-term momentum • How community and diverse feedback improve decision-making • Why focus matters more than chasing every new opportunity • How to package your expertise around what your audience wants • Practical ways to work through fear and take the next step • Why mistakes are not wasted money when they teach you something valuable • How stronger boundaries can protect your energy and your business Mary’s central message is simple: listen carefully, validate your idea, stay focused, and take action before fear talks you out of beginning. Your idea does not need to be flawless before you share it. Start small, learn from the response, and keep building. If this conversation gave you clarity or encouraged you to take action, share the episode with another entrepreneur, coach, retreat leader, or visionary who needs to hear it. Follow Heat Up Your Retreats for more conversations about turning bold ideas into transformational experiences. Host: Amanda Hietter Guest: Mary Scott Keep dreaming big. Take bold action. And go heat up your retreats.

Why Perspective Is More Powerful Than Circumstance

What if the biggest shift in your life didn’t come from changing your circumstances… but from changing your perspective? In this episode of Heat Up Your Retreats, I sit down with Sam Liebowitz to explore resilience, awareness, and how the way we see our experiences shapes everything. This conversation goes beyond surface-level mindset talk. It’s about learning how to navigate life’s challenges with greater presence, clarity, and intention. In this episode, we talk about: • Why perspective is one of the most powerful tools you have • How awareness changes the way you experience challenges • The difference between reacting and responding • How to find meaning in difficult seasons • Building resilience without becoming hardened • Shifting from survival mode into intentional living If you’ve ever felt: • overwhelmed by circumstances • stuck in reactive patterns • or like life is happening to you instead of for you This conversation will give you a new lens to look through. Because sometimes the most powerful change isn’t external. It’s internal. 👤 Guest Bio: Sam Liebowitz Sam Liebowitz is a thought leader, speaker, and podcast host focused on personal transformation, resilience, and conscious living. With a passion for helping individuals shift their perspective and deepen their awareness, Sam guides people toward living more intentional, meaningful lives—especially during times of challenge and uncertainty. Through his work, Sam explores how mindset, perception, and presence influence not only how we navigate adversity, but how we grow through it. He is known for his thoughtful, grounded approach to personal development—helping people move from reaction to awareness, and from struggle to strength. 🔗 Connect with Sam https://facebook.com/samwyz [https://facebook.com/samwyz] https://www.linkedin.com/in/consciousconsultant/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/consciousconsultant/] http://www.theconsciousconsultant.com/ [http://www.theconsciousconsultant.com/] ✨ Ready to Rise Into Alignment? If you’re a retreat leader or faith-driven entrepreneur sensing God calling you higher — into clarity, alignment, expansion, or ease — I’d love to support you. 👉 Book a collaboration call: https://calendar.heatupyourretreats.com/30-minute-collaboration-call [https://calendar.heatupyourretreats.com/30-minute-collaboration-call]

How to Stop Overthinking

Have you ever felt stuck… not because you don’t know what to do, but because you can’t stop overthinking? In this episode of Heat Up Your Retreats, I sit down with Nikki Cruise to talk about self-doubt, overthinking, and the patterns that keep high-achieving people from moving forward. This conversation goes deeper than surface-level mindset advice. We unpack what’s really happening beneath the hesitation—and how to start creating real change. In this episode, we talk about: * Why overthinking keeps you stuck (even when you’re capable) * The connection between self-doubt and inaction * How high achievers unknowingly hold themselves back * The internal patterns that create overwhelm * How to shift from thinking to doing * Building clarity and confidence through intentional action If you’ve ever felt like: * You’re spinning in your head * You keep second-guessing yourself * You know you’re meant for more but can’t move forward This episode will give you language, awareness, and practical insight to help you break that cycle. Because the truth is—clarity doesn’t come from more thinking. It comes from movement. 👤 Guest Bio – Nikki Cruise Nikki Cruise is an energetic and dynamic international TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and Christ-centered empowerment coach. As the founder of the Six Figure Kingdom Clarity & Profit Program™ and the transformational J.U.M.P.P. program (Joyfully Unleashing a More Powerful Purpose), she equips faith-driven women entrepreneurs and purpose-led leaders to build thriving businesses that reflect their God-given purpose—without compromising their values. Rooted in her miraculous testimony of healing in body, mind, and spirit, Nikki’s message centers on the unshakable power of joy and alignment with Christ. She helps women stop overcomplicating, rediscover their worth in Him, and activate a Kingdom mindset that fuels clarity, confidence, and consistent income. With contagious passion, she empowers leaders to rise above limiting labels, choose daily abundance, and become solutions-driven forces of light—leading with grace, impact, and resilient, Christ-centered joy. Originally from South Africa, Nikki now resides in Burleson, Texas, USA. 🔗 Connect with Nikki Cruise * https://www.joyinspiredpodcast.com/ [https://www.joyinspiredpodcast.com/] * https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkijoyinspired/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkijoyinspired/] * https://www.facebook.com/nikki.cruise.7 [https://www.facebook.com/nikki.cruise.7] * https://www.joy-inspired.com/ [https://www.joy-inspired.com/] ✨ Ready to Rise Into Alignment? If you’re a retreat leader or faith-driven entrepreneur sensing God calling you higher — into clarity, alignment, expansion, or ease — I’d love to support you. 👉 Book a collaboration call: https://calendar.heatupyourretreats.com/30-minute-collaboration-call [https://calendar.heatupyourretreats.com/30-minute-collaboration-call]