Unapologetically Unstoppable: Conversations with Kingdom Business Owners

#179 From Overwhelmed to Purposeful: Faith-Fueled Coaching for Christian Women with Alexandra Kaval

This week, Jeanette interviews Alexandra Kaval, the founder of Grace Space Christian Coaching, to talk about how faith, God's Word, and intentional boundaries can empower Christian women to live a God-centered life. Whether you're struggling with people-pleasing, feeling overwhelmed by to-dos, or seeking to align your work and life with your identity in Christ, Alexandra shares wisdom, practical tips, and spiritual encouragement to help you grow, simplify your life, find your worth in God, and create rhythms that serve your God-given purpose.

Alexandra is a certified professional life coach and the founder of Grace Space Christian Coaching. She understands how easy it can be to feel overwhelmed, scattered, and stuck, which led her to become a coach for women experiencing the same challenges. She most often works with small business owners who want to live a more prioritized, intentional, and Christ-centered life. Women who work with Alexandra can expect to simplify their lives, better manage expectations, find contentment in hard seasons, and overcome negative thoughts. Alexandra partners with her clients (both over the phone and through video) to help them get unstuck, stop comparing, find focus, and become rooted in their identity in Christ so they can successfully map out and live their God-given vision.

 

"The safest place to be is in the center of God's will." 

"God has given me more than enough time to accomplish what He has called me to do." 

"Faith is the fuel. Nothing happens without it, and nothing worth doing exists apart from it." 

 

In this episode:

• Break free from people-pleasing and reframe your thoughts to prioritize God’s approval over others.
• Set boundaries that honor God and protect your time and energy for what matters most.
• Align your work with God’s purpose and shift from striving to abiding by asking, “What has God asked me to do?”
• Simplify life with a rhythm, not rigidity, and build patterns of connection with God, content creation, and relationship-building without overwhelming structure.
• Focus on who you’re serving, not how you’re performing, to show up authentically and make a real impact.

 

Bible Verses Mentioned:

Philippians 4:13: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."

Psalm 16:6: "The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places."

Are you ready to take the next step in your business journey with God at the center? Subscribe to the podcast and join the community of Christian women in business who are passionate about aligning their work with their faith.

Wanna go deeper? 

Grab your free business-transforming prayers: https://jeanettepeterson.com/prayers

Connect with Alexandra on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracespacechristiancoaching/?hl=en

Visit Alexandra’s website: https://www.gracespacechristiancoaching.com/

Listen to Alexandra’s podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@gracespacechristiancoaching

#178 Are you playing Jesus Jr.? with Jackie Lentz

Jeanette sits down with Jackie Lentz, founder of the Kingdom Boss Academy and a mentor to Kingdom entrepreneurs. Jackie opens up about integrating biblical principles and psychology to transform client experiences, the importance of obedience to God in business, and her innovative LEARN method for achieving breakthrough results. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation about building a God-led business and thriving as a Kingdom entrepreneur.

Jackie is a business mentor dedicated to empowering Kingdom entrepreneurs.She supports women in elevating their content, coaching, and client experience in order to get their clients incredible results & build a business they LOVE. Jackie is also a wife, cat mom, and former mental health counselor, so she loves blending psychology and Biblical principles in what she teaches!

 

"God's way for you is never a numbers game; it’s about stewarding people well."

"Business may be hard, but it should never be heavy when God leads the way."

"The most powerful thing a coach can do is help clients connect with the Holy Spirit for breakthroughs."

"Don't strive to play Jesus Jr.; instead, lead your clients to discover their God-given strengths."

 

In this episode:

• Align your coaching business with biblical principles for true success.
• Recognize the difference between hard work and heavy burdens in your business.
• Create a client retention strategy that fosters long-term relationships and referrals.
• Implement the LEARN method to get clients bigger and faster results.
• Simplify and refocus your business for increased clarity and impact.

Bible Verses Mentioned:

Philippians 4:13: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."

Are you ready to take the next step in your business journey with God at the center? Subscribe to the podcast and join the community of Christian women in business who are passionate about aligning their work with their faith.

Wanna go deeper? 

Grab your free business-transforming prayers: https://jeanettepeterson.com/prayers

Connect with Jackie: linktr.ee/jackierandalllentz

Listen to Jackie's podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prayplaygetpaid

 

#177 All the King’s Women: Building God-Centered Businesses and Bold Leadership with Sherry Ward

Join Jeanette and special guest Sherry Ward as they reveal "All the King's Women," a God-inspired project for Type-A Christian women navigating leadership, business, and faith. Tune in to hear how prophetic intercession, mindset coaching, and spiritual alignment are transforming Christian entrepreneurship, and get insights and inspiring stories to help you balance business, faith, and fun.

From national TV appearances to creating movements, Sherry Ward’s journey is a masterclass in turning ideas into platforms for influence. As the dynamic CEO of Square Tree Publishing & Productions and founder of Christian Creators 360, she combines over a decade of expertise in turning aspiring authors into bold, purpose-driven voices. Known for her work on Good Morning America and her role as an executive producer for two sci-fi thrillers, Sherry expertly blends industry savvy with heart. Outside of work, she opens her home to young adults, offering encouragement, mentorship, and a reminder that every story matters.

 

"You are a Deborah. You’re designed to change the trajectory of people, places, and things." "Trust or control. You can’t have both when building with God."
"God said, ‘I bought a winning ticket on you,’ and that changed how I saw myself." 

"Where He sends you is big, but launching at the wrong time can self-destruct the mission." 

 

In this episode:

• Building your business with God’s guidance even when the “plane” is only half-built.
• Overcoming perfectionism and embracing God’s timing for your projects.
• Aligning with the right people and avoiding alliances that slow your spiritual and business growth.
• Using intercession and prophetic wisdom to clear roadblocks in your professional journey.
• Simplifying your focus and thriving by following God’s blueprint for your season.

 

Bible Verses Mentioned:
Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding."

 

Are you ready to take the next step in your business journey with God at the center? Subscribe to the podcast and join the community of Christian women in business who are passionate about aligning their work with their faith.

 

Wanna go deeper? 

Grab your free business-transforming prayers: https://jeanettepeterson.com/prayers

Keep up with all the happenings with All The Kings Women: https://allthekingswomen.com

Connect with Sherry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/squaretreepublishing

Visit Sherry’s website: https://www.squaretreepublishing.com

Launch Your Writing Journey: https://www.launchingauthors.com

Discover Christian Creators 360: https://www.christiancreators360.com

#176 Breaking Free from Busyness: Stewarding Time God’s Way with Lissa Figgins

Jeanette interviews Lissa Figgins, a "Recovering Busyness Owner," about Christ-centered strategies to manage time, break free from hustle culture, and steward time as a gift from God. She shares her experience of overcoming busyness and reveals her three pivotal shifts: changing your beliefs about time, stepping into the role of a steward instead of a manager, and focusing on purpose through the question, "What is it time for?" Tune in to learn insights for balancing life, business, and faith while building a God-glorifying, time-redeemed life.

Lissa has UN-hurried her heart, breaking free from the addiction to controlling time, multitasking, and constantly "doing." Her God-given mission is to transform the way Christian women business owners approach time, helping them increase their ROI in less time, all for the glory of God.

As a coach and teacher, Lissa empowers her clients to steward time as a gift from God, stepping into their role as a C.E.O. (Christ Empowered Operator) of a WITH-God Life + Business. Her message is simple but profound: YOU. HAVE. TIME.

Lissa’s approach combines faith, purpose, and practical strategies, inspiring women to align their time with God’s calling and live a life that reflects His abundance.

"Our busyness isn’t a disordered calendar—it’s a disordered heart."

"You have time. God gave you 24 hours today, just like He did yesterday

"Multitasking isn’t your superpower—it’s your kryptonite."

The enemy wants us busy and distracted, because then we’re no threat to him and no use to the kingdom."

With God, there’s always an abundant ROI—because He is the supplier and the multiplier."

"Stop trying to manage time. Be a steward of it instead."

 

In this episode: 

 

• How to shift your mindset about time and view it as an abundant gift, not a scarcity to manage.
• How to prioritize with faith at the center and build your schedule around your God-given purpose.
• How to create margin for the Holy Spirit to leave room in your life for divine interruptions.
• How to stop multitasking and focus fully on one task at a time to avoid mistakes and wasted effort.
• How to live as a steward, not a manager, to approach time with gratitude and purpose, just like the parable of the talents.

Bible Verses Mentioned: 

2 Corinthians 9:8-10

 

 

Are you ready to take the next step in your business journey with God at the center? Subscribe to the podcast and join the community of Christian women in business who are passionate about aligning their work with their faith.

 

Wanna go deeper? 

Grab your free business-transforming prayers: https://jeanettepeterson.com/prayers

 Connect with Lissa on Instagram https://redeemhertime.com/ig

Grab your Redeem Her Time planner: https://redeemhertime.com/planner

Download the Redeem Her Time balance assessment: https://redeemhertime.com/assessment

#175 Building a Kingdom-Focused Business with Purpose and Profit with Claire Winson

Guest Claire Winson, a mission-driven copywriter and speaker, joins Jeanette to discuss how to integrate faith into business, overcome fear, and stand boldly in the marketplace. If you’ve been called to business as a Christian woman, this episode will inspire you to use your skills and business to shine your light and bring others closer to God. Tune in to learn how to overcome doubt, embrace boldness, and build a God-centered business that supports the Kingdom economy, fights the darkness, and fulfills your divine calling.

Claire is a christian entrepreneur and copywriting expert, passionate about helping Christian business owners align their work with God's purpose. With over 12 years of experience in marketing and PR, she has worked with top brands like Dave Ramsey, McDonald’s, and Macy’s. As a mom and entrepreneur in Tennessee, Claire combines faith, business acumen, and down-to-earth wisdom to inspire others to use their businesses as mission fields, leaving a lasting impact for God's Kingdom.

"Live your life and your business in faith. When fear comes up, know that it does not come from the Lord."

"You were made for such a time as this."

"He prayed for us before we were even here. That, to me, is astounding."

 

In this episode:

• Building a kingdom-minded business that integrates faith and impact.

• Overcoming fear as a Christian entrepreneur and stepping into boldness.

• The importance of having irresistible offers that focus on transformation and service. 

• Shining your light in the marketplace and attracting the right clients. 

• Making life and business decisions guided by Biblical truths.

Bible Verses Mentioned:

John 17:20: "My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message."

 

Are you ready to take the next step in your business journey with God at the center? Subscribe to the podcast and join the community of Christian women in business who are passionate about aligning their work with their faith.

 

Wanna go deeper? 

Grab your free business-transforming prayers: https://jeanettepeterson.com/prayers

 

Connect with Claire on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/graphiteandgracemedia/

Download the 5 Steps to Create An Offer That Sells:https://graphiteandgrace.com/create-an-offer-that-sells

Visit Claire’s Website: https://graphiteandgrace.com/

#174 Faith-Driven Vision Boards that Transform Your Life with Debbi Sluys

This week, Debbi Sluys, founder of Dare to Declare™, joins Jeanette to share how faith-infused vision boards can transform lives. Discover how aligning your self-image with God's purpose results in confidence, clarity, and success. Debbi’s approach combines universal laws, goal-setting strategies, and a deep Christian perspective to help you create a life of abundance and fulfillment.

Debbi is a coach, trainer, and speaker who specializes in helping people expand their brain’s potential to see what is possible for their future with vision boards. As a former Child Care Director, Debbi has studied personal development for over 30 years and has facilitated and witnessed science at work by guiding over a thousand clients to identify and declare their vision. Her mission and life purpose is to support women in declaring their truth and creating the life of their dreams.

"God's already there. He's already in our future."
"Ask and then believe, but we leave the receiving up to God."
"Who do you get to be? The best version of you, the version that God created, the authentic version of you."

 

In this episode:

• What is a meaningful, faith-infused vision board that  focuses on who you want to become, not what you want to have.
• How to align your goals with God’s will, combining your dreams with prayer and trusting in God’s guidance.
• How to release control and trust the process, embracing the journey and allowing God to shape the outcomes.
• How to build confidence through inner knowing, recognizing your calling as non-negotiable.
• How to use vision boards for goal-setting, guided by faith and intention.

 

Bible verses mentioned:

• Isaiah 49:16 - "See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands; your walls are ever before me."

 

Are you ready to take the next step in your business journey with God at the center? Subscribe to the podcast and join the community of Christian women in business who are passionate about aligning their work with their faith.

 

Wanna go deeper?
Grab your free business-transforming prayers: https://jeanettepeterson.com/prayers

Connect with Debbi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbisluys/
Listen to her podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dare-to-declare-podcast/id1715296617

Debbi’s vision board guide: https://debbisluys.com/vision-board-guide

#173 The Power of Vulnerability and Grace for High-Achieving Women of Faith with Melanie Birky

Join Jeanette and guest Melanie Birky, a coach for Christian women leaders, as she shares insights into the power of faith, vulnerability, and community. In this episode, we dive into what it means to embrace God’s grace in the midst of challenges and how high-achieving women can find freedom and fulfillment through vulnerability and support.

Melanie, founder of Coaching with Melanie, is a life coach dedicated to helping successful Christian women transform their relationships with themselves, break free from anxiety, control, and burnout, and foster inner confidence and self-love. By focusing on personal growth and faith, Melanie helps her clients embrace their success, deepen their relationships, and rediscover joy in both their professional and personal lives.

A dynamic achiever, Melanie is a five-time martial arts world champion, a triathlete, a professional, and a world traveler. As an adoptive mother of three, she finds her greatest pride in the person she has become, the meaningful lifestyle she has cultivated, and the deep connections she shares with the incredible people in her life.

"God sees us in our ick and hugs us in it."
"Confidence is: 'I am awesome.' Godfidence is: 'I am awesome because the Holy Spirit is in me.'"
"His grace fills the gaps."

 

In This Episode:

• How to embrace vulnerability as a high-achieving woman of faith
• How to build a supportive community—connect with like-minded women who cheer you on and offer encouragement
• How to rely on God’s grace—let His grace fill the gaps where you feel inadequate or overwhelmed
• How to overcome isolation—break free from the lie that "nobody understands" by fostering meaningful relationships
• How to live with freedom and fulfillment

 

Bible Verses Mentioned:

• Romans 8:11: "The Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you."
• 2 Corinthians 12:9: "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness."

 

Are you ready to take the next step in your business journey with God at the center? Subscribe to the podcast and join the community of Christian women in business who are passionate about aligning their work with their faith.

Wanna go deeper?
Grab your free business-transforming prayers: https://jeanettepeterson.com/prayers
Connect with Melanie in the Faith, Freedom, and Fulfillment Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/faithfreedomandfulfillment

#172 Marketing with a Mission with Nadine Mullings

This week Jeanette Peterson hosts Nadine Mullings, the CEO and Founder of a marketing agency, who shares how she went from corporate America to owning a spirit-led marketing agency. The conversation goes from the significance of combining faith with business, offering real-life examples and actionable advice for entrepreneurs, to emphasizing the importance of being specific about one's calling and audience, aligning work with faith, and overcoming stigmas associated with business in faith communities.

Nadine Mullings is the CEO and Founder of Nadine Mullings Marketing Agency and the Women Faith + Business Community. She is passionate about assisting women of faith in business to market and promote their businesses both online and offline using Spirit-led marketing strategy. She works with coaches, consultants, and content creators to help them be strategic, specific, and Spirit-led so that they can attract new clients, get repeat business, and build a strong social network.

In this episode:

• Being unapologetically God-centered and spirit-led in business
• Overcoming Stigmas About Faith and Business
• Being specific about who you are called to serve, understanding their problems and providing tailored solutions
• Embracing God's favor and trusting it for your calling
• Trusting in God's calling and His favor, knowing He will equip you
• Business as a Personal and Faith Journey
• Recognizing the Power of the Holy Spirit
• Following Spirit-Led Business strategies inspired by the Holy Spirit

Bible Verses Mentioned:
Matthew 7:7 – "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you."

 

Are you ready to take the next step in your business journey with God at the center? Subscribe to the podcast and join a community of Christian women in business who are passionate about aligning their work with their faith.

 

Want to go deeper?
Grab your free business-transforming prayers: https://jeanettepeterson.com/prayers

Connect with Nadine:
Nadine’s Website: https://nadinemullings.com/
Nadine’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NadineMullings
Nadine’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamnadinemullings/
Nadine’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadinemullings/
Download 2 Powerful Ways to Market Your Business: https://nadinemullings.com/power