Impact over Influence

Shelli Zan
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Impact over Influence is a non-profit organization designed to bring relevant, authentic, and relational bible study that can be used across the world to bring people closer to the kingdom of God. We believe in using digital and personal platforms to spread Jesus!

  1. 2일 전

    Who You Are vs. Whose You Are

    Who You Are vs. Whose You Are Who are you... really? When someone asks you to describe yourself, where does your mind go? Your career? Your accomplishments? Your failures? Your roles? Or do you begin with the One you belong to? In this episode, we unpack the life-changing difference between knowing who you are and remembering Whose you are. Our identity was never meant to be built on what we do, what we have, or what others think of us. It is rooted in our relationship with our Good Father. Together, we'll explore: Why Jesus taught His disciples to pray, "Our Father..." before anything else.How sonship changes the way we face life's storms.Why your circumstances don't determine your identity.The danger of allowing problems to become so magnified that they blind us to God's presence.How Hagar's story reminds us that God often opens our eyes to the provision that was there all along.Why obedience often requires courage before clarity.How God turns empty nets into overflowing ones when we trust Him. If your life feels uncertain, your identity feels shaken, or you're trying to navigate a difficult season, this conversation is an invitation to lift your eyes from your circumstances and fix them on the Father who has never lost sight of you. Because when you truly understand Whose you are, everything about who you are begins to change. Key Scriptures: Luke 11:1-4John 1:12Genesis 21:14-19Romans 8:28John 21 "You don't have to do anything on your own. Our Father equips, encourages, and walks with His children every step of the way."

    23분

  2. 6월 29일

    A Good Father

    A Good Father What if the greatest struggle in your faith isn't a lack of discipline... but a misunderstanding of who your Father is? In this deeply personal episode of Impact Over Influence, we explore one of the most foundational truths of the Christian life: you don't belong because of your performance—you perform differently because you belong. So many believers live like spiritual orphans, striving for approval, chasing promotion, and trying to earn what the Father has already freely given. But Jesus never operated from a place of proving Himself. He lived from the security of His relationship with the Father, saying, "The Son can do nothing by Himself; He can do only what He sees the Father doing."(John 5:19) Together we'll unpack: What it truly means to belong to the Father.The difference between an orphan mindset and a child of God.Why fear of loss, lack, and being "unclaimed" keeps us striving.How prayer shifts from asking God to bless our plans to asking, "Father, what do You want for me?"The freedom found in Matthew 7's invitation to ask, seek, and knock—knowing our Father gives good gifts.Why identity always precedes assignment, and belonging always comes before doing.If you've ever questioned your worth, felt like you had to earn God's love, or measured yourself by your accomplishments, this conversation is an invitation to come home. Because the cross didn't simply reconcile you to God—it restored you to the Father. Your identity isn't something you achieve.It's Someone you belong to. You are chosen. You are known. You are loved. You have a Good Father.

    39분

  3. 4월 13일

    When Fear Turns to Awe

    What if fear was never meant to control you… but to lead you somewhere deeper? In this episode of Impact Over Influence, we unpack a powerful truth: fear of the Lord isn’t something to run from—it’s something that transforms us. “I know that I know”… but do we really? Scripture warns us in 1 John not to be deceived—and yet so many of us are walking in a version of faith that’s missing the awe of God. When fear is misplaced, it produces: ➡️ Anxiety ➡️ Confusion ➡️ Control But when fear is rightly placed—in the Lord—it produces: ➡️ Wisdom (Proverbs 9:10) ➡️ Surrender ➡️ Transformation This episode dives into:     •    The difference between worldly fear vs. fear of the Lord     •    How blind spots can quietly open doors to the enemy     •    Why unity and purity matter in your walk (Psalm 139)     •    The role of the Holy Spirit (Isaiah 11:2) in shaping us into Christ     •    What it really means to be in the Potter’s hands (Jeremiah 18) You’ll hear real moments where things didn’t go as planned… rooms double booked, pressure rising… BUT GOD stepped in. Because sometimes when we don’t have it all figured out, that’s the exact moment God begins to move. 🔥 “God is making a vessel.” 🔥 “Lean into the Potter.” 🔥 “Are you waiting on God… or is He waiting on you?” This episode is a call to: ✔ Examine your heart (Psalm 19:12) ✔ Lay down pride and selfish ambition ✔ Walk in truth, humility, and repentance ✔ Sit still long enough to hear His voice Because when fear turns into awe, you don’t just believe in God… you revere Him—and everything changes.

    39분

  4. 4월 6일

    04/06/26

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    28분

  5. 3월 23일

    Distructive Nature of Comparison

    🚨 NEW PODCAST DROP 🚨 “The Destructive Nature of Comparison” is here and it’s one you don’t want to miss. In a world where everything is visible and everyone seems to be “winning,” it’s easy to fall into the trap of comparison… but at what cost? This episode dives deep into: ✨ How comparison steals your identity and purpose ✨ The root issues of jealousy, pride, and discontentment ✨ Why what we “gain” in comparison always comes with a trade-off ✨ How it impacts our marriages, parenting, and spiritual walk ✨ What we are unintentionally teaching our kids through our own habits ✨ The freedom found in humility and focusing on what God has uniquely given YOU 📖 “Each one should test their own actions… without comparing themselves to someone else.” – Galatians 6:4 Comparison isn’t just harmless thinking—it disconnects us from gratitude, distorts our calling, and keeps us striving instead of surrendering. It’s time to stop looking side to side… and start looking up. 🎧 Tune in now and be encouraged to walk confidently in who God created you to be.

    47분

  6. 1월 26일

    Making Room for Miracles

    Join Shelli as she breaks down scripture and personal testimony to show us how scripture is real, relevant and relatable.

    44분

  7. 2025. 12. 29.

    ONE THING REMAINS

    So much can change in a single year. Plans shift. Roles change. What once felt significant may suddenly feel empty. In this episode, we unpack a downward stretch, the holy tension where God begins redefining what truly matters. We talk about community and unity, success versus significance, and the realization that survival and achievement alone will never satisfy the soul. When “it’s not working” anymore and we’re tired of just keeping our head above water, God often invites us to surrender, not strive. Through Scripture, reflection, and honest evaluation, we explore what it means to live a life that outlasts us. From Moses the murderer to Moses the leader… from David the shepherd to David the king—God is not afraid of changing our plans when it leads to purpose. This episode challenges you to examine:     •    What you’re building professionally, personally, physically, mentally, and spiritually     •    Who is shaping your life?     •    Where your trust truly lies when God changes the plan Because things will not outlast us, but faith will. And in the end, one thing remains.

    35분

  8. 2025. 12. 22.

    Emmanuel: God With Us

    Emmanuel: God With Us (Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow) At Christmas, we often celebrate the story—but do we live in the reality of His presence? In this episode, we unpack the powerful truth behind the name Emmanuel—God with us—not as a memory or a moment, but as a present-tense promise. From fulfilled prophecy to the supernatural faith required to believe the Christmas story, we’re reminded that we don’t serve a distant God or a seasonal Savior. We serve a God who came near, dwelled among sinners, and still lives within us today. We’ll explore: Why presence matters more than preference The fulfillment of prophecy in Jesus’ birth What it truly means to believe in the supernatural Emmanuel as God with us then, now, and forever Why God is who He is—not who we want Him to be Jesus didn’t just come to be admired, He came to save His people from their sins. And He is still with us. If you’ve ever celebrated His birth but forgotten His nearness, this episode is for you.

    29분
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Impact over Influence is a non-profit organization designed to bring relevant, authentic, and relational bible study that can be used across the world to bring people closer to the kingdom of God. We believe in using digital and personal platforms to spread Jesus!

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    Shelli Zan
  • 방송 연도
    2022년 - 2026년
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