In this episode of God-Sized Dreams, Melissa Batt opens up about how anxiety and fear often show up right when we’re ready to move forward. From racing thoughts to spirals that make your goals feel too heavy to carry, these struggles don’t just distract you—they threaten to derail your God-sized goals.
But here’s the truth: you don’t have to fight empty-handed. Melissa shares her own experiences with anxiety and reveals a simple battle plan rooted in faith and practical steps to help you protect the calling God has placed on your life.
Through five powerful steps—identifying triggers, choosing your weapons, creating practical anchors, writing down your plan, and sharing it with trusted people—you’ll learn how to move from panic to peace and keep pursuing your purpose with confidence.
If anxiety or fear has ever made you feel stuck, this episode will remind you that every step forward matters and that with God’s truth and a clear plan, you can protect what He’s entrusted to you.
Key Takeaways
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[00:02] – Welcome & Disclaimer Melissa shares her own struggles with anxiety and fear, reminding listeners she’s not a doctor but speaks from faith and lived experience.
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[03:40] – Step 1: Identify Your Triggers How to recognize what sets off anxiety so you can protect your goals before fear takes over.
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[08:15] – Step 2: Choose Your Weapons Scripture, worship, journaling, and prayer as powerful tools to fight fear and stay grounded in God’s truth.
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[11:45] – Step 3: Practical Anchors Tangible resets like walking outside, stretching, or worship music to protect your peace and reset your nervous system.
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[14:20] – Step 4: Write It Down Why having a written battle plan keeps fear from derailing your progress when anxiety hits.
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[16:50] – Step 5: Share It with Someone The role of community and accountability in protecting your God-sized goals when you feel weak or isolated.
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[19:00] – Final Thoughts & Baby Step Challenge Take 10 minutes to create your own battle plan—identify one trigger, one scripture, and one reset you can use to guard your goals from fear.
🌟 Ready to stop this crazy cycle of self-sabotage and chaos? Let’s work together!
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Connect with Melissa:
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Website: melissabatt.com
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Email: melissa@melissabatt.com
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