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Nobody really talks about this. Being a business owner is one of the hardest things you’ll ever do, and God gave you your vision for a reason. But here’s what too many entrepreneurs learn too late: if you don’t have structure, your vision can wear you out. Your calling needs a strong foundation. Join me as I talk with systems strategist Alicia Noelle. We’ll dive into the key principle that helps some businesses succeed while others quietly fade away. If you’ve heard the message and you’re still wondering how to make it work, come join us. This episode is for you. Find Alicia: @IAmAliciaNoelle | iamalicianoelle.com/society CONNECT WITH ME: https://linktr.ee/brittany.durphey

The hard truth? If my business felt stuck, the problem wasn't my strategy, my clients, or my market. It was my systems — or the lack of them. In this episode, I get real about the hustle trap so many faith-driven women entrepreneurs fall into: believing that busy equals blessed. Spoiler — it doesn't. Building a business that's completely dependent on you isn't favor. It's a ceiling. This is Part 2 of our rest series. If you missed Part 1, head back and listen — I cover the why of rest and micro-practices to get you started. This episode is all about the how: designing your business with systems so that rest isn't something you steal… it's something you've built in. In this episode, I share: Why "the Brittany show" model eventually breaks every entrepreneurWhat the E-Myth taught me about building systems before you hire5 practical systems you can implement THIS quarterMy challenge to you this week: Pick just one of these five systems and commit to implementing it this quarter. That's it. One thing. Watch what shifts. 📖 Mentioned in this episode: The E-Myth by Michael Gerber CONNECT WITH ME: https://linktr.ee/brittany.durphey

If you've ever Googled "how to rest when you own a business" or "entrepreneur burnout solutions"—this episode answers that. You're not lazy. You're not undisciplined. You're a business owner carrying everything, and rest feels impossible. I'm not going to tell you to wake up earlier or take a vacation you can't afford. I'm teaching you how to rest inside the business and life you're already running. Not more time—different practices. In This Episode: Why business owners struggle to rest (it's not what you think)The real reason "busy, booked and blessed" is killing your growthThe difference between numbing and actual rest5 micro-rest practices for entrepreneurs with no timeYour Challenge: Pick ONE practice. Start today. CONNECT WITH ME: https://linktr.ee/brittany.durphey

When was the last time you actually felt close to God? Not performed closeness, not checking a box—but truly connected to your Heavenly Father? If you're honest, it might have been a while. In this powerful conversation, Hanna Seymour (author of "Everyday Spiritual Habits") shares why 65% of Christian women surveyed feel unsatisfied with their spiritual lives—not because they don't want God, but because traditional approaches may not fit their current season of life. What You'll Learn: Why spiritual maturity comes from consistency, not intensityHow to practice prayer as "breathing" throughout your day (not just in a prayer closet)The difference between reading and studying the Bible—and where to start7 practical spiritual disciplines that fit into your everyday lifeHow to memorize Scripture without finding extra time in your dayWhy solitude isn't about being alone—it's about being alone with GodThe power of "seed habits" that compound over timeResources Mentioned: Book: "Everyday Spiritual Habits" by Hanna SeymourBook: "A Praying Life" by Paul MillerWebsite: everydayspiritualhabits.comWebsite: hannaseymour.comInstagram: @hannaeseymourFree resource: No-judgment spiritual self-assessment at hannaseymour.comAbout Hanna Seymour: Hanna is a mom of three, holds a Master's in Biblical Studies from seminary, and has surveyed over 2,000 Christian women about their spiritual lives. She's passionate about helping busy women re-envision spiritual disciplines in ways that fit their everyday lives. Her book "Everyday Spiritual Habits" releases February 3rd. Connect with Big Bold Faith: Host: Brittany Durpheyhttps://linktr.ee/brittany.durpheySubscribe for more faith-driven entrepreneur contentCONNECT WITH ME: https://linktr.ee/brittany.durphey

Are Christian entrepreneurs called to undercharge—or to steward wealth with bold faith? In this episode of Big Bold Faith, Brittany dismantles a deeply rooted belief hiding behind spirituality: that holiness requires smallness, struggle, or being underpaid. Using Scripture, personal experience, and Kingdom truth, this conversation reframes money, pricing, and sustainability for faith-driven entrepreneurs. If you’ve ever felt guilty charging what you need, feared being seen as greedy, or labeled your exhaustion as humility—this episode is for you. What You’ll Learn in This Episode Why undercharging is often fear disguised as generosityThe difference between humility and hidingHow Scripture actually talks about wealth and godlinessWhy Job being blameless and wealthy mattersThe danger of idolizing money and idolizing povertyHow underpricing leads to burnout, resentment, and misalignmentWhy charging what you need is stewardship, not greedWhat happens when identity is tied to being “affordable”Why fixing pricing without boundaries still leads to exhaustionHow rest, sustainability, and faith are deeply connectedScripture & Biblical References Mentioned Job 1:1–3Isaiah 55The Rich Young RulerJoseph of ArimatheaNicodemusProverbs 31 WomanAbraham, Solomon, LydiaWho This Episode Is For ✔️ Christian entrepreneurs ✔️ Service providers who feel underpaid or overextended ✔️ Business owners struggling with pricing guilt ✔️ Faith-led leaders afraid of becoming “greedy” ✔️ Anyone exhausted from calling survival mode “ministry” Key Takeaway You are not more holy for being broke. You are not more humble for being exhausted. And charging what you need doesn’t dishonor God—it honors the calling He trusted you with. Connect With Brittany 📲 Instagram: @Brittany.Durphey CONNECT WITH ME: https://linktr.ee/brittany.durphey

You're asking God to give you more in this season — more clients, more revenue, more growth. But what if you haven't learned to multiply what's already in your hands? I left so much money on the table. Not because clients weren't coming, but because I didn't know what to do when they pushed back on my price. In this episode, I'm sharing a discovery call that changed everything for me — and the one shift that helped me make more money with fewer clients. What you're walking away with: → Why I stopped changing my rate and started changing my output → How to look at deliverables and scope instead of cutting your price → Why "no" isn't rejection — it's information → Permission to have a rate that sustains you and protect it If you've ever started cutting your price in your head before a client even finishes their sentence — this one's for you. 🔥 Ready to calculate your actual number? Join me for Multiply What's In Your Hands — a 90-minute pricing workshop on Tuesday, January 13th: https://linktr.ee/brittany.durphey  CONNECT WITH ME: https://linktr.ee/brittany.durphey

Can I make a confession? I don't know if as an adult I ever got a chance to stop playing hide and seek. I just got really good at changing my hiding spot. WHERE ARE YOU HIDING? Take the free 5-minute Hiding Assessment to find out: https://heybritt.myflodesk.com/assessment 🔗 Connect with me + free resources: https://linktr.ee/heybritt.co Instead of behind the cabinet, I hide behind conference calls. Instead of behind the couch, it's a perfectly curated Instagram account. Instead of boldly stepping into what God called me to, I've been staying "safe"—but really just staying stuck. If that sounds like you, this episode is your wake-up call. I'm sharing how I built a business on self-reliance and control—and how God used Moses and Jethro to show me there's a better way. IN THIS EPISODE: How hiding became my identity (and probably yours too)The 6th grade group project that taught me I didn't need anyoneWhat Jethro told Moses that changed everything—you can't do this aloneWhy rest isn't passive—it reveals the parts of you that you've been struggling withYou're not burnt out because you're weak. You're burnt out because you've been hiding.How transformation happens when you come out of hidingWhat it means to be a marketplace ministry and build lighthouses in a dark age🚀 COMING JANUARY 13, 2026: Price Like You Mean It Workshop — A 90-minute live workshop to help you stop undercharging and finally name your worth without apologizing. If you're tired of cringing when you say your rate or discounting because you're scared of hearing "no," this workshop is for you. Stay tuned for registration details! --- 🔗 Free assessment, newsletter & more: https://linktr.ee/heybritt.co CONNECT WITH ME: https://linktr.ee/brittany.durphey

If you've ever felt like your prayers aren't making it past the ceiling—or you don't have the right words to talk to God—this episode is for you. 🔗 Connect with me + free resources: https://linktr.ee/heybritt.co --- Prayer isn't supposed to be a barrier. It's a language of love—and like any language, it takes time and practice. I'm pulling back the curtain on my own prayer journey and sharing the six steps that transformed prayer from routine into real intimacy with God. IN THIS EPISODE: - Why the enemy wants you intimidated by prayer - The moment I realized prayer isn't about having the right words - How to respond when God wakes you at midnight with no clear direction - What happened when I obeyed God's prompting with a homeless man in DC - The difference between praying for show and praying from the heart - Recognizing divine appointments in everyday chaos SCRIPTURES: - Psalm 145:18 - Matthew 6:33 - Matthew 25:40 - Acts 4:13 --- 🔗 Free quiz, newsletter & more: https://linktr.ee/heybritt.co CONNECT WITH ME: https://linktr.ee/brittany.durphey

The Heart Test: Why the Israelites Never Made It (And What That Means for Us) The Israelites saw miracles. They experienced deliverance. But an entire generation never entered the Promised Land—not because of their sin, but because of their unbelief. 🔗 Connect with me + free resources: https://linktr.ee/heybritt.co --- In this episode, I'm breaking down the sobering warning in Hebrews 3–4 and what it means for us today. If you've been delivered from your old life but feel stuck in the wilderness, this will challenge and encourage you to examine your heart, remember God's faithfulness, and hold fast to belief. IN THIS EPISODE: - Why unbelief—not disobedience—kept the Israelites out of rest - The connection between Eve's doubt in the Garden and Israel's doubt in the wilderness - What it means to "take up your cross daily" and guard your heart - How trials expose what we truly believe about God - The difference between starting the faith and finishing it - Practical ways to soften your heart and resist the pattern of unbelief SCRIPTURES: - Hebrews 3:6, 14; 4:1-13 - Psalm 78:19-22; 95:11 - Deuteronomy 8:2-3; 10:23 - Exodus 17:7 - Romans 10:9-10 - Matthew 7:21-23 - 1 Corinthians 10:13 - Luke 9:23 --- 🔗 Free quiz, newsletter & more: https://linktr.ee/heybritt.co CONNECT WITH ME: https://linktr.ee/brittany.durphey

If you've ever felt like you should know your Bible better—but didn't know where to start—this episode is for you. 🔗 Connect with me + free resources: https://linktr.ee/heybritt.co --- I grew up in church, went to a Christian school, and could quote Scripture… but I didn't really understand it. It wasn't until I got tired of surface-level devotionals and secondhand revelation that I began to truly study God's Word for myself. I'm sharing my personal journey from memorizing verses to studying the Bible deeply—without seminary training, theology degrees, or special credentials. Just hunger, honesty, and the Holy Spirit. IN THIS EPISODE: - The moment that shifted how I approached the Bible - What "hermeneutics" is and why it's essential - How I study Scripture now (with practical steps) - Why memorization without understanding can be dangerous - The book that changed how I engage with God's Word RESOURCES MENTIONED: - How to Study Your Bible by Kay Arthur - Jackie Hill Perry's Bible Study on the Book of Jude SCRIPTURES: - Hebrews 11:1 - Romans 8:28 - Acts 16–17 - Ephesians 6 - Jeremiah 29 --- 🔗 Free quiz, newsletter & more: https://linktr.ee/heybritt.co CONNECT WITH ME: https://linktr.ee/brittany.durphey

Ever find yourself stuck in the endless cycle of "just one more tweak" before launching that project? Yeah, me too. 🔗 Connect with me + free resources: https://linktr.ee/heybritt.co --- In this episode, I dive deep into how perfectionism is quietly sabotaging our businesses—and honestly, it's way more connected to our childhood than you ever realized. If you're tired of your own impossible standards holding you back, this conversation is packed with practical steps to break free. Because here's the thing—our growth, both personal and professional, happens in the imperfect moments, not the perfect ones. IN THIS EPISODE: - Why perfectionism is rooted in childhood experiences - How perfectionism leads to decision paralysis - The hidden cost of overworking and micromanagement - Finding your worth beyond what you produce - The difference between the orphan spirit and walking in authority - Overcoming imposter syndrome - Emotional intelligence in business - Taking action before you feel ready --- 🔗 Free quiz, newsletter & more: https://linktr.ee/heybritt.co CONNECT WITH ME: https://linktr.ee/brittany.durphey

Your Real Assignment in Every Business Deal Plot twist: You're not in that corporate contract to get the bag. You're there on a rescue mission. Here's how I figured out my real assignment in every business deal. 🔗 Connect with me + free resources: https://linktr.ee/heybritt.co --- After 13 years as an entrepreneur, I've learned that every business decision carries spiritual weight. I'm sharing my battle-tested process for discerning God's will in business opportunities—from the prayer board that tracks every client to walking away from signed contracts when values don't align. If you've ever wondered whether that opportunity is God opening a door or just a distraction from your true calling, this episode is for you. IN THIS EPISODE: - My literal "prayer board" system for tracking business decisions - Why saying yes to every opportunity isn't faith—it's foolishness - How to spot when a "blessing" is actually an expensive distraction - The real reason I've walked away from signed contracts - My 7-7-7 Sabbath system that revolutionized my business boundaries - How to identify your spiritual assignment in every business deal - Why legacy thinking trumps quick money every time --- 🔗 Free quiz, newsletter & more: https://linktr.ee/heybritt.co CONNECT WITH ME: https://linktr.ee/brittany.durphey

I caught myself giving God deadlines in prayer. "Can you heal them in 24 hours?" Like I'm God's project manager or something. The audacity was real. 🔗 Connect with me + free resources: https://linktr.ee/heybritt.co --- In this episode, I'm getting uncomfortably honest about the subtle ways we try to control God, other people, and situations—all while thinking we're being "spiritual." From passive-aggressive Bible accountability questions to micromanaging other people's spiritual growth, it's time to call out the controlling behaviors that are actually pushing people away from faith. IN THIS EPISODE: - Why asking "Did you pray today?" might be more controlling than caring - The difference between spiritual discipline and spiritual guilt - How to spot when you're trying to play God in other people's lives - Why people are walking away from church (and it's not what you think) - The truth about fasting for breakthrough vs. fasting for show - How to surrender control without becoming passive - 3 ways to check your motives before "helping" someone spiritually --- 🔗 Free quiz, newsletter & more: https://linktr.ee/heybritt.co CONNECT WITH ME: https://linktr.ee/brittany.durphey

Think you're close to God because you pray, fast, and read your Bible daily? Think again. 🔗 Connect with me + free resources: https://linktr.ee/heybritt.co --- After God gave me the word "abiding" for 2024, I was confused—wasn't I already doing all the spiritual disciplines? What I discovered will revolutionize how you approach your relationship with Christ. From the farmer's market tomato revelation to understanding why the Sons of Sceva got demolished by demons, this episode reveals the secret to true spiritual authority and effortless obedience. If you've ever felt spiritually busy but emotionally distant from God, this episode is your wake-up call. IN THIS EPISODE: - Why spiritual disciplines don't equal spiritual intimacy - The difference between being around God vs. abiding in Him - How obedience actually deepens your relationship with Christ - Why some Christians have spiritual authority while others don't (Sons of Sceva breakdown) - 3 practical ways to discern God's voice from your own thoughts - How trials perfect your character when you truly abide - The consistency principle that changes everything --- 🔗 Free quiz, newsletter & more: https://linktr.ee/heybritt.co CONNECT WITH ME: https://linktr.ee/brittany.durphey

Are you exhausted from constantly doing but never feeling like it's enough? In this episode, I dive into the struggle between being a "doer" and learning to just "be"—and why your worth isn't tied to your productivity. 🔗 Connect with me + free resources: https://linktr.ee/heybritt.co --- IN THIS EPISODE: - Why rest is spiritual, not selfish - How to stop confusing your identity with your achievements - The power of saying NO to protect your purpose - Building filters for what deserves your YES - Why emotional intelligence matters in your faith journey - The need for validation and how to break free from it - Embracing imperfection and the journey of becoming RESOURCE MENTIONED: - Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Peter Scazzero --- 🔗 Free quiz, newsletter & more: https://linktr.ee/heybritt.co CONNECT WITH ME: https://linktr.ee/brittany.durphey