100 episodes

start small Believe Big Podcast encourages listeners to value the significance of small beginnings finding confidence and peace in the big God who knows, sees, and loves us deeply.

In each episode, Billie shares personal stories providing practical and useful biblical guidance.

Tune in each week and learn to live life with meaning; one step, decision, and action at a time.

start small BELIEVE BIG with Billie Jauss Billie Jauss

    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 5.0 • 12 Ratings

start small Believe Big Podcast encourages listeners to value the significance of small beginnings finding confidence and peace in the big God who knows, sees, and loves us deeply.

In each episode, Billie shares personal stories providing practical and useful biblical guidance.

Tune in each week and learn to live life with meaning; one step, decision, and action at a time.

    Ep 300 Step Five of Detoxing from the Emotional Toxins: Execute the Plan

    Ep 300 Step Five of Detoxing from the Emotional Toxins: Execute the Plan

    It’s the 200th episode of the start small BELIEVE BIG. What started as a suggestion because I had a book coming out has turned into a wonderful way to serve the Lord in a new way.
    Thank you for being here for this episode or if you’ve been around since the beginning.
    In today’s episode of start small BELIEVE BIG, we will learn about Executing the plan of the DETOX.
    When faced with the decision to leave an impact for Jesus, three questions lay out our strategy.

    • 25 min
    Ep 299 Step Four of Detoxing from the Emotional Toxins: Outline a Plan

    Ep 299 Step Four of Detoxing from the Emotional Toxins: Outline a Plan

    Have you ever made a plan and God redirects it? Well let’s just say God throws me curveballs a lot.
    Thinking we’re staying with a team for a while and not.
    Buying a house we think is forever, and move.
    A friendship that I thought was life-giving takes a turn for the worse.
    I’m not usually one not wanting to step into a new adventure and friendships but…now I see I’ve not been listening to the Lord how I should.
    We can outline a plan for the next steps as long as we include Jesus in the planning and realize when He’s redirecting our plan for his glory.
    Listen for the God-given directive that gives you direction.
    Is your parachute ready?

    Dream so big only God can fulfill it. Start today. Rely on Jesus.
    Hear the call, listen, and go. One day at a time.
    Today's episode gives three steps to outlining the plan.

    • 17 min
    Ep 298 Terminate the Toxin of Unbelief and Guilt Shame

    Ep 298 Terminate the Toxin of Unbelief and Guilt Shame

    The longer we live with the toxins of unbelief, guilt and shame, the more we create anxiety, self-pity, self-doubt, and low self-esteem. It is hard to let go of these toxins, but if you do, God is ready to fill you with His peace.
    Terminating toxins takes time and focus. With our vertical gaze fixed on Jesus, we know we are not alone as we rid ourselves of the toxins. Validating and evaluating our feelings and reactions to our emotions help identify and remove three serious toxins. When we get rid of those, we can have a healthier, more fulfilling life.
    Today we will give you quite a few scripture to help you overcome unbelief and guilt/shame.
    I want to let you know about the daily devotion I send out Monday-Friday mornings.
    Join our amazing community of humans taking a little time each morning to dig into God’s Word.
    When you sign up for Morning ‘Sonshine’, you will receive a little encouragement in your inbox each morning. The devotion starts with scripture, then a short teaching, and ends with a quick prayer.
    We’d love to have you join us! I promise no spam, just Jesus and me. You can find the link in the show notes or on my website billiejauss.com.
    Do you have a friend that the podcast or the devotions may bless? Let them know!

    • 19 min
    Ep 297 Step Two of the DETOX: Evaluate the toxin of Unbelief and Shame/Guilt

    Ep 297 Step Two of the DETOX: Evaluate the toxin of Unbelief and Shame/Guilt

    God is moving. Come along for the ride. Join the detox.
    Acrostic for D E T O X
    Define
    Examine
    Terminate
    Outline a Plan
    eXecute the plan
    Never let the barriers keep you from accepting what God wants to do in and through you. 
    E-evaluate the toxins of Unbelief and Guilt/Shame
    Satan loves it when we have questions or doubts about God, and his hope is that we’ll never find our way back. That Satan would even care to mess with me tells me God has something magnificent in store for my life. 
    We want to control rather than release power to Jesus. We deny that God can do more and do it better than we ever could. We don’t accept the fact that God has our best interest in mind.
    What are you struggling with? The doubt that God can use you? That you can make a difference in the kingdom? Guilt and shame from your past cancels what you can do now?

    • 19 min
    Ep 296 5 Step Detox: Step One of Detoxing from Unbelief and Guilt/Shame

    Ep 296 5 Step Detox: Step One of Detoxing from Unbelief and Guilt/Shame

    For the next 5 episodes, I will be digging into two of the most prevalent emotional toxins…Unbelief and Shame…we will walk through the 5 step process to freedom and peace of mind using the DETOX acrostic.
    In today’s episode of start small BELIEVE BIG we define the toxin of Unbelief and Guilt/Shame.
    I love that many of you have been on this journey called a podcast with me for almost 200 episodes. Yes, I started the podcast with the number 100. Let’s just say don’t listen to everything others suggest!
     I began this series of Detoxing from the three top emotional toxins. But I’m taking a little detour. We are going to cover the last two over the next 5 episodes.
    There are some exciting things happening and there’s a bit of redirection being tossed about.
    I’m in the very beginning stages, but as we head into the 200th episode the Lord is placing some small things on my heart and in my path.
    We will dig into that over the next few weeks. So come back for exciting decisions and moves.
    Billie's Website
    Billie's Books
    Morning 'Son'shine 

    • 21 min
    Ep 295 Step 5 eXecute the Plan to Find Peace and Fulfillment Without Fear

    Ep 295 Step 5 eXecute the Plan to Find Peace and Fulfillment Without Fear

    On today’s episode of start small BELIEVE BIG we will learn about eXecuting the plan to find peace and fulfillment from Fear, Step 5 in the Detox from Emotional Toxins series.
    Never let the barriers keep you from accepting what God wants to do in and through you.
    Define the fear that’s holding you back.
    Examine the feeling of fear.
    Terminate the toxin by replacing deception with truth.
    Outline the plan.
    This week we are executing the plan of overcoming the emotional toxin of Fear
    Do it scared.
    When faced with the decision to leave an impact for Jesus, three questions lay out our strategy. 
    Billie's website
    Billie's books

    • 22 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
12 Ratings

12 Ratings

Nana Dei ,

Relatable and encouraging stories shared

Every episode is so inspiring. You will learn one more reason why you should believe in starting small. The stories shared by the guests are so relatable, just what you need to hear at every season.

Jltsanwich ,

Short, Sweet, and TRUE

I love a good podcast but often don’t have time in my busy days for a longer one. I LOVE that these podcasts are packed with truth and encouragement, yet short enough to start my day with! I can get ready, or drive to work, and have time to listen to the whole thing.

This is one of my favorite podcasts because the host, Billie, is full of realness and stands firmly on truth and Jesus as her anchor. It’s the exact type of podcast we need more of!!

karayoungquist ,

Encouragement!

What a great podcast! So encouraging And motivating to take action. Right where God wants you!

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