Faith-Filled Femininity: Learning to Soften and Trust God’s Lead

In this heartfelt solo episode of Made for Impact, Petia Kolibova Burns shares a personal message God placed on her heart about faith-filled femininity. She explores the patterns many women inherit of overworking, hustling, and carrying the weight of family, work, and community on their shoulders. Drawing from her own journey—from her European upbringing, through her boss-babe era, to her transformation as a follower of Jesus—Petia invites women to soften, slow down, and lean on God. She shares how letting go of control and embracing softness strengthens marriages, restores balance, and opens the door to God’s true calling.

Key Takeaways

• Many women feel they must do it all—work, family, community—but this leads to exhaustion and disconnection.
• Faith-filled femininity is about softening and allowing God (and our husbands) to step into their roles.
• Petia shares her shift from self-reliance and hustle to trusting God fully with her calling.
• When women soften, they create space for their husbands to lead and for God to guide.
• True rest and fulfillment come not from control, but from surrender and trust in God’s plan.

Reflection Questions

• Where in your life or relationships can you soften and release control?
• How can you invite God into your daily rhythms instead of trying to do everything on your own?
• What old patterns of hustle or self-reliance might God be asking you to let go of?
• How can you create more space for your husband or loved ones to lead?

Resources & Next Steps

If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend who needs a reminder to soften and trust God. Stay connected with Petia on Instagram at @petiakolibova and tune in for future episodes where faith and purpose meet.