Take Back Your Authority with Heather Bulthuis
Take Back Your Authority with Heather Bulthuis is a faith-filled podcast focused on renewing the mind with God's Word and stepping into biblical truth. Host Heather Bulthuis combines biblical teaching, conversation, prayer, and practical encouragement to help listeners overcome fear, anxiety, limiting beliefs, and spiritual opposition. The show aims to grow faith, confidence, purpose, and the authority believers have through Jesus Christ. Episodes invite listeners to draw closer to God, speak His promises, and surrender to His direction. Listeners can follow Heather on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Rumble.
Episodes
Does God Really Love Me? Understanding God’s Love, Forgiveness & Salvation
Does God really love you—even after everything you’ve done? Does He still want to hear from you? Can you come to Him just as you are?The answer is yes. God loves you deeply, and He desires a personal relationship with you. You don’t have to make yourself perfect before coming to Him. Jesus came because we needed a Savior.In this episode of Take Back Your Authority with Heather Bulthuis, we explore
Trusting God with Your Finances: His Names, His Character, His Provision
Have you ever looked at your bills, your bank account, or an unexpected expense and immediately felt anxious? You know God is your provider, but sometimes what you see makes it difficult to rest in what you believe.In this episode of Take Back Your Authority with Heather Bulthuis, we turn our attention away from fear and toward the names and character of God. When we remember who He is, we can app
Joseph Part 3: Don’t Judge God’s Plan in the Middle of Your Story | Genesis 44–47
What if one day you could look back and finally SEE what God was doing all along? ❤️Joseph’s story began with a dream. Then came betrayal. The pit. Slavery. False accusation. Prison. Being forgotten. And finally—the palace.But in Part 3 of our Joseph series, we see something even more powerful: RESTORATION. 🙌 God wasn’t only working on Joseph during all those years. He was working on his brothe
Joseph Part 2: From Prison to Palace — God’s Timing Is Always Perfect | Genesis 41–43
Have you ever wondered why God is making you WAIT? ❤️When we left Joseph in Part 1, he was sitting in prison.He had faithfully interpreted the cupbearer’s dream and asked him to remember him.But the cupbearer forgot.And Joseph waited…TWO MORE YEARS.Then suddenly, Pharaoh had a dream that no one could interpret.The cupbearer remembered Joseph.Joseph was brought out of the dungeon, stood before Phar
Joseph Part 1: Don’t Judge God’s Plan in the Middle of Your Story | Genesis 37–40
What if the difficult chapter you’re walking through right now is NOT the end of your story? ❤️Welcome to Part 1 of my three-part series on the incredible story of Joseph.Joseph received a dream from God at 17 years old—but what happened next looked NOTHING like the dream.He was betrayed by his brothers.Thrown into a pit.Sold into slavery.Taken far away from his family.Falsely accused.Thrown into
DON’T COME DOWN! | Nehemiah: How to Keep Building When the Enemy Attacks
🔥 What do you do when you KNOW God has called you to something—but opposition keeps coming?Nehemiah was given an assignment from God: rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.But the moment he began moving forward, opposition came.Mockery.Threats.Fear.Lies.Intimidation.Distraction.Deception.But Nehemiah refused to quit.He PRAYED.He sought GOD first.He walked in OBEDIENCE.He asked God for FAVOR.He used WISDO
God Does His BEST Work in the Dark 🌱 | You’re Not Buried—You’re Being Planted
What if the darkest season of your life isn’t the end of your story—but the place where God is preparing you for what comes NEXT? 🌱Before a seed ever breaks through the soil, something incredible happens where nobody can see it.**Roots begin to grow.**And throughout the Bible, we see God working in people's lives during seasons that looked dark, delayed, difficult, and even impossible.Moses had th
The Devil Hopes You NEVER Realize the Authority Jesus Gave You ⚔️
Do you know the AUTHORITY Jesus Christ has given you?Jesus said: “I have given you authority… to overcome all the power of the enemy.” — Luke 10:19Yet many Christians don’t fully understand the authority they have IN CHRIST. The enemy wants you distracted, discouraged, afraid, and believing his lies. But Jesus showed us how to respond.When Satan tempted Jesus in the wilderness, Jesus answered:“
Satan Is Real — But So Is Your Authority in Christ
# Satan Is Real — But So Is Your Authority in Christ**Satan is real. Demons are real. Spiritual warfare is real. But Jesus Christ has already won the victory.**One of Satan’s greatest schemes is deception. If he can convince you that he doesn’t exist, why would you guard yourself against his lies? Why would you put on the Armor of God? Why would you resist him?The Bible tells us:**“In order that S
How Jesus Defeated Satan: "It Is Written" | Spiritual Warfare & Using God's Word
How did Jesus defeat Satan's attacks?He didn't argue.He didn't panic.He didn't fight with His emotions.He answered with three powerful words:**"It is written."**In this episode of Take Back Your Authority with Heather Bulthuis, we dive into Matthew 4 and discover how Jesus defeated every temptation in the wilderness by standing on the truth of God's Word.You'll learn:⚔️ Why Satan attacks our thoug
The Book of Jonah Explained | More Than Jonah and the Whale: God's Mercy, Obedience & Repentance
Why did Jonah run from God? Was the story really about a big fish—or is there a much deeper message?In this episode of Take Back Your Authority with Heather Bulthuis, we walk verse by verse through the entire Book of Jonah and uncover the powerful lessons that many people miss.Jonah isn't just the story of a prophet swallowed by a great fish. It's a story about God's incredible mercy, His patience
Pentecost Explained: Acts 2, the Holy Spirit, Speaking in Tongues & the Birth of the Church
What really happened on the Day of Pentecost?Was Acts 2 the first time the Holy Spirit appeared? Did Pentecost happen in the Upper Room—or somewhere in the Temple? Why were people speaking in different languages? And what does all of this mean for believers today?In this episode of Take Back Your Authority with Heather Bulthuis, we dive into Acts 1 and Acts 2 to discover the incredible significanc
How to Find Your God-Given Purpose | Stop Overthinking & Trust God's Plan with Lin Yuan-Su
Have you ever wondered if you're truly walking in the purpose God created you for?In this powerful conversation, I sit down once again with mindset trainer and strategist Lin Yuan-Su to discuss how to discover your God-given calling, overcome overthinking, make confident decisions, and learn to trust God's direction—even when you can't see the whole path.In this episode we discuss:✨ How to discove
The Life of Samson | Judges 13–16 Bible Study | Your Mistakes Are Not the End
Samson was chosen by God before he was even born. He was called, set apart, and given supernatural strength to begin delivering Israel from the Philistines.But Samson also made mistakes.He compromised. He followed his desires. He allowed anger to influence his choices. He ignored warning signs and continued putting himself in places of temptation.And eventually, there were consequences.In this Bib
The Power of Praise & the Names of God | Speak to Your Mountain with Authority
What if praise is more than worship—what if it is also a powerful spiritual weapon?In this episode of Take Back Your Authority with Heather Bulthuis, we explore the power and importance of praising God, the biblical names of God, the authority Jesus has given believers, and how to prepare ourselves as the Bride of Christ.When we praise God in the middle of our circumstances, we stop magnifying the
Book of Ruth Bible Study | Trusting God Through Loss, Obedience & Redemption
Welcome to Take Back Your Authority with Heather Bulthuis, where we renew our minds with God's Word, step into truth, and live the life God created us to live.Have you ever wondered where God is when life doesn't go the way you planned?In this episode, we walk verse by verse through the Book of Ruth and discover how God was working behind the scenes during seasons of grief, loss, uncertainty, and
Does God Want You to Prosper? | The Blessings of Deuteronomy 28
Welcome back to Take Back Your Authority with Heather Bulthuis!In this episode, we're diving into one of the most powerful chapters in Scripture regarding God's blessings for His people: Deuteronomy 28. Together we'll explore God's heart toward His children, why He gives us instructions to follow, what biblical prosperity really means, and how these promises apply to believers today.We'll discuss:
Jesus Showed Up When Sally Was at Death’s Door | Healing, Authority & the Power of Jesus
In this powerful episode of Take Back Your Authority with Heather Bulthuis, my guest Sally shares her incredible testimony of walking through a life-threatening battle with COVID pneumonia — and how Jesus showed up when she was at death’s door.Sally shares how she was alone in the hospital, fighting for her life, listening to worship music, praying, and trusting God when everything looked impossib
Prince of Peace: Bible Verses to Calm Holiday Anxiety (Christmas Encouragement)
Feeling overwhelmed during the holidays? In this episode of Take Back Your Authority, Heather shares powerful Bible scriptures about Jesus—our Prince of Peace—to help you breathe, refocus, and receive God’s calm in the middle of the chaos. We begin with prayer and “putting on the full armor of God,” then walk through encouraging passages that remind us: God blesses His people with peace, strengthe
God Redeems Your Mistakes: Lessons from King David + The Armor of God
Welcome back to Take Back Your Authority with Heather Bulthuis. ❤️Today we start by putting on the Full Armor of God (Ephesians 6:10–20) and then we walk through the powerful life of King David—from overlooked shepherd boy to anointed king.David’s story shows us that:✅ God has a plan for your life before you were even born✅ Spiritual warfare is real—this isn’t a battle against people✅ Even when we
Exodus Explained (NIV): Moses, the 10 Plagues, Passover, Red Sea Miracle + Ten Commandments
In today’s episode of Take Back Your Authority, we’re walking through Exodus and the powerful story of Moses leading Israel out of Egypt—including the 10 plagues, the meaning of Passover, and the miracle of the Red Sea crossing. We also finish with a simple, practical reminder: God gave us the Ten Commandments to keep life clear, grounded, and aligned with Him.We also talk about how God often lead
Take Back Your Authority Like Daniel | Stand Firm, Hear God, Stay Faithful
Daniel’s story is not just about lions… it’s about identity, obedience, and unwavering faith in a world that tries to change who you are.In this episode of Take Back Your Authority, we walk through Daniel chapters 1, 2, and 6 and uncover the powerful pattern behind Daniel’s life:✔ Chapter 1 – Resolve your identity✔ Chapter 2 – Hear from God clearly✔ Chapter 6 – Stay faithful under pressureDaniel w
Calm the Chaos of Cancer: Healing Mindset, Faith & Reclaiming Your Power with Edna Castillo
n this powerful and hope-filled episode of Take Back Your Authority with Heather Bulthuis, I sit down with my friend Edna Castillo, Healing Mindset™ Coach, speaker, and best-selling author of Living Your Intuitive Genius™.Edna is the founder of RealityDreams® Life Coaching and creator of the CALM The Chaos of Cancer Method™, a holistic framework that helps individuals navigating cancer transform s
Take Back Your Authority in 2026 Jesus’ Temptation & Spiritual Warfare Luke 4 and Matthew 4
Welcome back to Take Back Your Authority! As we close out 2025 and step into 2026, I’m sharing how to take back your authority through God’s Word—by looking at Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness and how He defeated the enemy with “It is written…” In this episode, we’ll:Put on the full Armor of God (Ephesians 6:10–17) and talk about the reality of spiritual warfare Walk through Mark 1, Matthew 4,
Stop Sabotaging Your Calling: “God-fidence,” Worth & Purpose w/ Katherine Norland
Do you know you were made for more… but fear keeps you playing small?In this episode of Take Back Your Authority, Heather Bulthuis sits down with Katherine Norland (actress + faith-based coach) to talk about worth, identity in Christ, and the “God-fidence” you need to stop sabotaging your calling and finally live your purpose.In this conversation, we cover:• The difference between confidence, comp
The Secret to Lasting Joy: Intimacy With God + Declarations
In this episode of Take Back Your Authority with Heather Bulthuis, we’re talking about JOY—not the “everything is perfect” kind of joy, but the deep, lasting joy that comes from God and stays steady even when life is hard.We’ll break down:What joy really is (and how it’s different from happiness)Why joy is a fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22)How joy becomes your strength (Nehemiah 8:10)How to sh
Think, Speak, Live the Word | Walking in Your Kingdom Inheritance with Terri Gilbert
In this episode of Take Back Your Authority with Heather Bulthuis, I sit down with my friend Terri Gilbert — author, speaker, entrepreneur, Bible teacher, and the author of God Wants to Prosper You.Terri shares her powerful story of growing up knowing about Jesus, but eventually realizing she needed to truly know Him and make Him Lord of her life. Through two divorces, wilderness seasons, and a se
Your Words Are Powerful: How to Pray Scripture and See Results
Welcome back to Take Back Your Authority with Heather Bulthuis! In today’s episode, we’re talking about prayer + faith—and why the words you speak matter more than you think. We start by putting on the full Armor of God (Ephesians 6:10–17) and then unpack how to pray in a way that’s aligned with Scripture—so you’re not speaking fear, but speaking faith. In this message, you’ll learn:Why faith-fill
Persevering Prayer: How to Trust God When the Answer Is Delayed
Have you been praying, waiting, and wondering where God is?In this episode of Take Back Your Authority with Heather Bulthuis, we talk about persevering prayer, being steadfast in faith, and refusing to give up when you have not yet seen the answer. Just because the answer feels delayed does not mean God is not moving.Heather shares powerful encouragement from:Ephesians 6:10–18 on putting on the fu
God’s Provision in Hard Times | Elijah and the Widow | Trusting God When Life Feels Impossible
Have you ever felt like you were at the end of your rope, wondering how God could possibly make a way? In this episode of Take Back Your Authority with Heather Bulthuis, Heather shares the powerful story of Elijah and the widow in 1 Kings 17 and reveals how God’s provision, timing, mercy, and miracle-working power show up even in the hardest seasons.We talk about:the full armor of God in Ephesians
How She Rebuilt Her Life & Grew a Multi-6 Figure Business After Tragedy | Mindset, Faith & Business
What do you do when life changes unexpectedly—but you know you still have purpose?In this powerful episode of Take Back Your Authority with Heather Bulthuis, I sit down with entrepreneur Christina Doracin, owner and president of Inspire Play in Ontario, Canada, to talk about resilience, mindset, faith, business growth, and rebuilding after adversity.Christina shares how she moved from survival mod
You’re Not Waiting on God—His Promises Are Already Yours (Peace, Provision & Love)
Are you waiting on God… or has He already given you the promise?In this powerful episode of Take Back Your Authority with Heather Bulthuis, we dive deep into God’s promises in the Bible—and how they apply to YOU today.If you’ve been struggling with:anxiety or fearlack or financial stressuncertainty about your futurefeeling distant from Godthis message will remind you of what already belongs to you
How God’s Love Changes Your Identity and Restores Your Authority
n this episode of Take Back Your Authority with Heather Bulthuis, we talk about God’s love for us and how our lives change when we truly receive that love and accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Heather shares how understanding the love of God helps us break free from fear, shame, rejection, and powerlessness so we can walk in our true identity in Christ and stand in the spiritual authority Go
Forgiveness Is Freedom | What the Bible Says About Unforgiveness, Healing, and Spiritual Warfare
In this episode of Take Back Your Authority with Heather Bulthuis, we talk about why forgiveness is freedom and how unforgiveness, bitterness, offense, and resentment can keep us spiritually, emotionally, and mentally stuck. God made forgiveness simple, but the enemy tries to make it feel impossible through lies, pain, and offense. In this message, Heather shares what the Bible says about forgiven
How to Recognize Narcissistic Abuse & Take Back Your Authority | Laura Richards
What if the confusion, anxiety, and self-doubt you’ve been feeling… isn’t you?In this powerful episode of Take Back Your Authority, I sit down with narcissistic abuse recovery expert Laura Richards, who shares her personal journey of leaving a 32-year marriage—and the truth she uncovered that changed everything.What You’ll Learn:What narcissistic abuse actually looks like (it’s not always obvious)
Take Back Your Mind | What God Says About Anxiety, Overthinking, and Peace
If your mind never shuts off… if you’re replaying conversations, imagining worst-case scenarios, and carrying stress you were never meant to carry—this episode is for you.In this powerful episode of Take Back Your Authority with Heather Bulthuis, we’re diving into what God’s Word says about anxiety, overthinking, fear, and how to experience true peace.The truth is: the battle isn’t your circumstan
God’s Peace (Shalom): How to Overcome Anxiety & Fear | Philippians 4
In today’s episode of Take Back Your Authority with Heather Bulthuis, we’re talking about God’s peace—the kind of peace that doesn’t depend on circumstances and guards your heart and mind.Heather breaks down the biblical meaning of shalom (peace as wholeness, safety, completeness, and well-being) and walks through powerful scriptures that show where peace comes from, how to receive it, and how to
Fear Is Not From God: Take Back Your Authority
Fear may be loud, but God’s truth is louder.In this episode of Take Back Your Authority with Heather Bulthuis, we are talking about fear and how to combat it through Scripture, prayer, trust, God’s peace, and the authority we have in Jesus Christ. If you have been dealing with anxiety, worry, dread, panic, or that constant feeling that something bad is about to happen, this episode is for you. Hea
When “Successful” Feels Hollow: Taking Back Your Authority with Lin Yuan-Su
In this episode of Take Back Your Authority with Heather Bulthuis, Heather sits down with mindset trainer + strategist Lin Yuan-Su to talk about what it really looks like to leave a “good on paper” life… and rebuild one that feels aligned, joyful, and God-led. Lin shares her turning-point moment in the parking lot (the day she knew “something had to change”), how entrepreneurship stretched her ide
The Armor of God Explained | Ephesians 6:10–18 NKJV | How to Put on the Full Armor of God Every Day
In this episode of Take Back Your Authority with Heather Bulthuis, we dive into Ephesians 6:10–18 NKJV and break down the full Armor of God piece by piece. We talk about what the Armor of God is, why Paul used the picture of armor, and how followers of Jesus can intentionally put it on every single day.If you have ever felt spiritually attacked, overwhelmed, discouraged, fearful, or mentally exhau
How to Take Back Your Authority by Surrendering to Jesus | Christian Podcast
In this episode of Take Back Your Authority with Heather Bulthuis, we talk about why surrendering your life to Jesus is not weakness—it is the doorway to true spiritual authority.So many people think surrender means losing your voice, your strength, or your purpose. But Jesus teaches the opposite. When you fully surrender your life to Him, you come under the authority of the One who has all author
Healing After Chaos: Adult Children of Alcoholics & Dysfunction with Tammy Vincent
If you grew up in chaos, around addiction, or in a home where you were always walking on eggshells, this conversation is for you.In this episode of Take Back Your Authority, I sit down with Tammy Vincent—international inspirational speaker, trauma-informed ACOA empowerment coach, best-selling author, podcaster, and NLP practitioner.Tammy shares her powerful story of growing up with two alcoholic p
Take Back Your Authority with Heather Bulthuis - Esther Part 2
In this episode of “Take Back Your Authority with Heather Bulthuis,” we dive into Esther Part 2 (chapters 5–10) and watch God completely turn the story around in just one day.We walk through:Haman’s pride, rage, and obsession with MordecaiThe king’s sleepless night and God’s “perfect timing”Mordecai being honored instead of hangedEsther’s bold plea to save her peopleThe powerful reversal where the
Take Back Your Authority - Esther Part 1
In this episode of Take Back Your Authority, Heather dives into one of her favorite books in the Bible: Esther. This is Part One of a two-part series where we walk through the story, see God’s invisible hand at work, and discover what it means to be positioned “for such a time as this.”Heather begins by praying the full armor of God from Ephesians 6:10–18, then walks you through the opening chapte
Take Back Your Authority with Heather Bulthuis Episode One
WELCOME to the very first episode of Take Back Your Authority with Heather Bulthuis! 🎉In this intro episode, Heather shares her story of growing up in the church, learning to hear God’s voice, and discovering the power of our words, thoughts, and declarations. You’ll also walk through putting on the full armor of God and learn why what you speak really does shape your reality.✨ In this episode, we
The Believer’s Authority: Stop Letting Satan Win & Start Using Your Power in Christ.
Welcome back to Take Back Your Authority with Heather Bulthuis. In today’s episode, we’re talking about something every believer needs to understand: your authority in Christ—and how to use it.Jesus defeated sin and death, and He didn’t leave you powerless. He gave believers authority over the enemy—so the real question is: will you act on what God already gave you? In this episode, I walk through
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