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EPISODE · May 23, 2025 · 10 MIN

Even If Faith – Trusting God’s Plan When Life Doesn’t Go Your Way

from Made for Impact · host Petia Kolibova

In this raw and heartfelt episode, Petia Kolibova Burns opens up about a powerful spiritual shift that happened at church. She reflects on the difference between conditional faith—faith that says 'only if'—and the deeper, unshakable faith that says 'even if.' Petia shares stories from her life and from others who have experienced loss, disappointment, and unfulfilled desires, yet chose to trust God’s plan anyway. If you’ve ever found yourself asking God for proof before you believe, this episode is a powerful invitation to surrender your expectations and walk boldly in faith, no matter the outcome.     In this episode we'll learn: True faith is not based on conditions—it’s built on trust even when outcomes don’t align with our desires. New Age manifestation often focuses on self, while biblical faith surrenders control to God. We often say 'only if' when approaching God—Petia encourages replacing that with 'even if'. Our trust in God should not depend on our circumstances or what we receive. Powerful testimony of a husband who lost his wife but continued to walk faithfully in God’s promises.   Ask yourself these questions: What are you putting in front of God right now? Where in your life are you saying ‘only if’ instead of ‘even if’? What would it look like to trust God without needing a sign or a condition? Can you write down your list of 'only ifs' and place God in front of them today?   You are made for impact. Your voice, your testimony, and your faith journey are powerful. Keep sharing, keep believing, and keep showing up even if things don’t go your way. God sees your heart, and He honors your trust.

In this raw and heartfelt episode, Petia Kolibova Burns opens up about a powerful spiritual shift that happened at church. She reflects on the difference between conditional faith—faith that says 'only if'—and the deeper, unshakable faith that says 'even if.' Petia shares stories from her life and from others who have experienced loss, disappointment, and unfulfilled desires, yet chose to trust God’s plan anyway. If you’ve ever found yourself asking God for proof before you believe, this episode is a powerful invitation to surrender your expectations and walk boldly in faith, no matter the outcome.     In this episode we'll learn: True faith is not based on conditions—it’s built on trust even when outcomes don’t align with our desires. New Age manifestation often focuses on self, while biblical faith surrenders control to God. We often say 'only if' when approaching God—Petia encourages replacing that with 'even if'. Our trust in God should not depend on our circumstances or what we receive. Powerful testimony of a husband who lost his wife but continued to walk faithfully in God’s promises.   Ask yourself these questions: What are you putting in front of God right now? Where in your life are you saying ‘only if’ instead of ‘even if’? What would it look like to trust God without needing a sign or a condition? Can you write down your list of 'only ifs' and place God in front of them today?   You are made for impact. Your voice, your testimony, and your faith journey are powerful. Keep sharing, keep believing, and keep showing up even if things don’t go your way. God sees your heart, and He honors your trust.

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