The Obedient Rebel

Allyson Chavez
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You’ve been told success means hustle, pressure, and self-sacrifice. But if that version of success has left you exhausted, disconnected, and wondering if it’s even worth it—you’ve been following the wrong model. Welcome to The Obedient Rebel Podcast with Allyson Chavez. This is where faith-driven leaders come to trade the grind for God and create success that restores instead of drains. Each short, punchy episode gives you: ✨ One simple tool you can use right away. ✨ A clear reframe that shifts exhaustion into peace. ✨ Real stories of leaders who learned that obedience isn’t self-betrayal—it’s power. This isn’t more self-help with tips and tricks. This is a movement redefining success for faith-driven leaders worldwide. Because you’re not broken—the model is. And together, we rise as Obedient Rebels.

  1. 1D AGO

    How to Trust God After Trauma, Loss, and a Life You Didn’t Choose | Dr. Michelle Mras

    What does faith look like when life has broken you more than once? In this episode, Allyson sits down with Dr. Michelle Mras for a deeply moving conversation about trauma, trust, healing, resilience, and the kind of peace that comes from walking closely with God. 📖 Get Dr. Michelle Mras’ book: Faith in Motion https://www.amazon.com/s?k=faith+in+motion+michelle+mras&crid=1HAPAXEPTHVNF&sprefix=faith+in+motion%2Caps%2C217&ref=nb_sb_ss_p13n-expert-pd-ops-ranker_3_15 Dr. Michelle shares the story behind Faith in Motion, along with the life experiences that shaped it — from human trafficking and years of trauma, to brain injury, cancer, grief, and the long process of rebuilding faith. In this episode, we unpack: Why peace is not passive — it’s a practice How to return to center when your mind and body are overwhelmed Why faith often means doing it afraid How meditation can help quiet fear and make space for God’s voice What it means to trust God through pain you never would have chosen How healing can be a journey, not a moment Why protecting your inner light matters in a dark world If you’ve ever thought, “How do I trust God when life has been this hard?” this conversation will meet you there. Subscribe for weekly episodes on faith, leadership, peace, and living in deeper alignment. Keep your peace close, your obedience strong, and your rebellion holy. __ Key Takeaways 0:00 — Introducing Dr. Michelle Mras 1:15 — The story behind Faith in Motion 3:45 — Writing through grief and reflecting on growth 6:20 — Growing up in the Philippines and the desire for more 9:10 — Learning to find beauty where you are 12:00 — Creating daily practices that bring peace and clarity 15:10 — Choosing peace when life feels chaotic 18:00 — “Do it afraid” and trusting God through opportunities 21:30 — The story behind speaking with a 16-second memory 26:00 — Learning to recognize God’s subtle nudges 30:10 — Meditation and quieting the mind to hear God 34:20 — Trauma, human trafficking, and losing faith 38:10 — The moment faith began to return 41:20 — Protecting your inner light in a negative world 43:30 — Final reflections on faith, resilience, and purpose __ Additional Resources Learn more about Allyson’s work: Website: https://allysonchavez.com/ Reach out to Allyson on social media: 🔹 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allysonchavez_ 🔹 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allyson.a.chavez 🔹 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allysonchavez15 🎧 Follow the podcast so you never miss an episode: https://theobedientrebel.com/listen ✨ If you’re enjoying the show, please leave a rating and review — it truly helps more people discover the podcast. #TheObedientRebel #FaithInMotion #DrMichelleMras #FaithAndHealing #ChristianPodcast #TrustGod #Resilience #HealingJourney #FaithDrivenLife #ObedientRebel #faithinmotion

    46 min

  2. FEB 20

    Why Success Feels Heavy (Even When It’s Working)

    High-capacity leaders don’t burn out because they can’t handle responsibility. They burn out because their nervous system never powers down. In this episode, we unpack: Why pressure is not responsibility Why success often increases internal tension How your body wires tension to performance The difference between ambition and activation Why sustainable leadership requires regulation If you’ve ever thought, “Why can’t I just relax, even when things are fine?” This is the answer. Subscribe for weekly episodes on regulated leadership, internal operating systems, and building success without living in constant urgency. Keep your peace close, your obedience strong, and your rebellion holy. __ Key Takeaways: 0:00 — Why Pressure Hits Even When Things Work 0:55 — Pressure Is a Nervous System Signal 1:40 — “It’s Not Strategy… It’s Regulation” 2:35 — Pressure vs Responsibility 3:35 — Importance ≠ Tension 4:55 — Ambition vs Pressure 6:05 — Pressure Sounds Like “I Must” 7:05 — Performing Under Pressure ≠ Needing Pressure 8:10 — Why Success Can Increase Pressure 9:25 — Success + Survival Wiring 10:35 — When Things Go Well, Your Body Braces 11:35 — Feeling Trapped by the Life You Built 12:35 — Common Symptoms of Pressure 13:55 — “The Performance Stays. The Peace Disappears.” 15:05 — Pressure Costs Creativity + Joy __ Additional Resources: Learn more about Allyson’s work: Website: https://allysonchavez.com/ Reach out to me on social media:  🔹 Instagram:   / allysonchavez_    🔹 Facebook:   / allyson.a.chavez    🔹 LinkedIn:   / allysonchavez15  🎧 Follow the podcast on your favorite app so you never miss an episode: https://theobedientrebel.com/listen ✨ If you’re enjoying the show, I’d be so grateful if you took a moment to leave a rating and review — it truly helps more people find the podcast. #BurnoutPrevention #RegulatedLeadership #EntrepreneurMindset #HighPerformers #TheObedientRebel

    17 min

  3. FEB 12

    Your KPIs Are Lying to You (Here’s Why You’re Exhausted)

    Most leaders track revenue, growth, and output. Very few track the system producing those results. In this episode of The Obedient Rebel Podcast, we’re talking about the KPIs no dashboard tracks—but your body and soul absolutely do. You’ll hear about: Resting emotional temperatureStress recovery timeHow quickly you return to peaceThe hidden cost of successIf your numbers look good—but leadership feels heavy—this episode will explain why. 🎧 Listen now. 👉 Get the free Obedient Rebel resource: theobedientrebel.com/way __ Key Takeaways: 02:14 — KPI #1: Who you are when nothing is happening 03:00 — Are you settled or braced when life is quiet? 11:25 — KPI #2: How long your body takes to return to calm 17:31 — Can you return to peace without fixing anything? 12:59 — KPI #3: Peace vs. relief 13:11 — Relief needs conditions; peace does not 18:10 — KPI #4: Cost of recovery after success 18:32 — If success requires collapse, it was adrenaline, not alignment __ Additional Resources: Learn more about Allyson’s work: Website: https://allysonchavez.com/ Reach out to me on social media: 🔹 Instagram:   / allysonchavez_   🔹 Facebook:   / allyson.a.chavez   🔹 LinkedIn:   / allysonchavez15   🎧 Follow the podcast on your favorite app, so you never miss an episode: https://link.chtbl.com/tpapodcast   ✨ I’d be so grateful and honored if you took the time to leave a rating and review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast…   #ObedientRebel #RegulatedLeadership #LeadershipWithoutBurnout #PeaceIsTheMetric #FaithAndLeadership #NervousSystemLeadership #ExecutivePresence #SuccessWithoutExhaustion #SpiritualLeadership #LeaderCreateLeaders #Empowerment #Confidence

    22 min

  4. FEB 5

    The Leadership Metrics Nobody Talks About (But Every Executive Feels)

    You’re tracking revenue, margins, and performance— but ignoring the metrics that are actually running the show. In this episode of The Obedient Rebel Podcast, we unpack the internal leadership KPIs every executive feels but rarely names: • Internal pressure • Self-trust • Joy • Presence These aren’t “soft” metrics. They’re the difference between sustainable success and silent burnout. If leadership feels heavier than it should— This episode will put language to what your system already knows. 🎧 Listen if you’re ready for success that doesn’t run you ragged. ➡️ Free resource: https://theobedientrebel.com/way ➡️ Learn more about upcoming leadership experiences: https://theobedientrebel.com/leadership Subscribe for weekly conversations on leadership, obedience, and success without exhaustion. __ Key Takeaways: 05:52 — KPI #1: Your resting emotional temperature 06:13 — Are you calm by default or constantly braced? 09:41 — KPI #2: Bounce-back time after pressure 11:01 — How quickly you return to center after stress 12:17 — KPI #3: Speed of return to peace 13:30 — Peace is portable, not conditional 15:41 — KPI #4: Cost of recovery after success 16:21 — If success causes collapse, it was fueled by adrenaline __ Additional Resources: Learn more about Allyson’s work: Website: https://allysonchavez.com/ Reach out to me on social media:  🔹 Instagram:   / allysonchavez_    🔹 Facebook:   / allyson.a.chavez    🔹 LinkedIn:   / allysonchavez15  🎧 Follow the podcast on your favorite app, so you never miss an episode: https://link.chtbl.com/tpapodcast ✨ I’d be so grateful and honored if you took the time to leave a rating and review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast… #ObedientRebel #LeadershipWithoutBurnout #ExecutiveLeadership #SustainableSuccess #LeadershipEnergy #HighCapacityLeaders #SuccessWithoutExhaustion #NervousSystemLeadership #FaithAndLeadership

    23 min

  5. JAN 29

    New Year, Same Exhaustion? How to Access God’s Power Instead of Burning Out

    Most New Year’s resolutions fail by February—not because you’re weak, but because they’re built on effort without access. In this final episode of the series, we step back and look at the full pattern behind the conditions required to access God’s power. Not as a checklist. Not as religious pressure. But as an alignment. This episode wraps Episodes 10–12 and clarifies: Why God’s power is conditional—but not transactionalHow trust, meekness, rejoicing, obedience, and learning work togetherThe difference between effort the Lord loves and striving that leads to exhaustionWhy self-reliance quietly shuts access down—even when intentions are goodAnd how alignment restores capacity without burning you outIf you entered the new year already feeling tired, this episode will reframe everything. 🎁 FREE RESOURCE: Download the free alignment guide at theobedientrebel.com/way 📍 LIVE INVITATION: The Obedient Rebel Leadership Intensive 🗓 January 31 | Salt Lake City A one-day realignment room for leaders ready to stop operating from pressure and start leading with access. https://theobedientrebel.com/leadership   Keep your peace close, your obedience strong, and your rebellion holy. ___ Key Takeaways: 00:49 — Effort without access always leads to exhaustion 02:03 — God’s power flows through alignment, not pressure 03:36 — Conditions don’t restrict power; they remove interference 04:00 — Alignment restores personal access to power that was always there 05:07 — Rejoicing and covenant loyalty open the channel to God’s power 05:40 — The 15 conditions reveal one core principle: trust 07:27 — Self-reliance causes goals to collapse and burnout to follow 09:27 — Real change begins with identity, not willpower 12:21 — Alignment invites God’s help; effort alone blocks access 14:17 — God-given desires require trust and divine partnership 15:41 — If it matters to you, it matters to God __ Additional Resources: Learn more about Allyson’s work: Website: https://allysonchavez.com/ Reach out to me on social media:  🔹 Instagram:   / allysonchavez_    🔹 Facebook:   / allyson.a.chavez    🔹 LinkedIn:   / allysonchavez15  🎧 Follow the podcast on your favorite app, so you never miss an episode: https://open.spotify.com/show/7pxsUIMBbLYGju9TS6TGe5 ✨ I’d be so grateful and honored if you took the time to leave a rating and review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast…   #TheObedientRebel #LeadershipWithoutBurnout #AccessNotEffort #FaithAndLeadership #SpiritualAlignment #SuccessWithoutExhaustion #NewYearRealignment #LeadingWithGod #HighCapacityLeaders #FaithDrivenLeadership #ObedienceOverPressure

    23 min

  6. JAN 23

    The Last Conditions to Access God’s Power

    We’ve reached the final five conditions required to access God’s power. Not success. Not hustle. Not spiritual performance. Power. In this episode, we focus on conditions that have nothing to do with fixing your life — and everything to do with where your heart, worship, and allegiance live when circumstances haven’t changed yet. We talk about: Putting aside current circumstances to seek a better worldSinging hymns as spiritual alignmentRejoicing while clinging to covenantsDelighting in your spouse and their gloryContinual obedience as a stabilizer — not a burdenIf you’ve been faithful but tired… obedient but heavy… this episode will help you identify where power is leaking — and how to realign without burning out. 🎁 Free Resource: theobedientrebel.com/way 🗓️ Live January Intensive: theobedientrebel.com/leadership Keep your peace close, your obedience strong, and your rebellion holy. __ Key Takeaways: 00:11 — God’s power has conditions, not effort-based formulas 00:39 — Power depends on the heart, not circumstances 01:59 — Stop letting present conditions define your future 02:48 — Alignment over evidence: think higher before life changes 05:47 — Singing hymns reorders the soul and connects you to God 09:11 — Worship is spiritual warfare, not decoration 15:24 — Rejoice in your heart and cling to your covenants 17:42 — Joy and covenant loyalty together allow God’s power to flow __ Additional Resources: Learn more about Allyson’s work: Website: https://allysonchavez.com/   Reach out to me on social media: 🔹 Instagram:   / allysonchavez_   🔹 Facebook:   / allyson.a.chavez   🔹 LinkedIn:   / allysonchavez15     🎧 Follow the podcast on your favorite app, so you never miss an episode: https://link.chtbl.com/tpapodcast   ✨ I’d be so grateful and honored if you took the time to leave a rating and review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast…   #TheObedientRebel #SpiritualLeadership #FaithAndLeadership #SuccessWithoutBurnout #AlignmentOverHustle #ChristianLeadership #PeaceIsPower #ObedienceAndRest #GodsPower

    19 min

  7. JAN 15

    The Conditions That Allow God’s Power to Flow (Part 2)

    There’s a kind of exhaustion that doesn’t come from doing too much. It comes from trying to live, lead, and decide without God’s power. In this episode, we continue unpacking the conditions required to access God’s power—not metaphorically, but in real life. We cover: Why encouraging action matters more than managing behaviorWhy clarity matters to GodWhy learning keeps your heart openWhy meekness keeps you alignedAnd how quiet pride can shut things down without you realizing it If you believe in God but don’t always feel His power the way you want to—this episode is for you. 🎁 Free resource: theobedientrebel.com/way 📍 Live January Intensive: theobedientrebel.com/leadership Keep your peace close, your obedience strong, and your rebellion holy. __ Key Takeaways: 00:05 — The kind of exhaustion that comes from living without God’s power 00:30 — God’s power has real conditions, not vague promises 01:39 — The first five conditions: alignment before access 02:18 — God’s power begins with receiving, not striving 02:49 — Why steadiness matters more than intensity 03:02 — Clean hearts, not perfect lives, carry God’s power 03:26 — Complaining is a signal of mistrust 03:49 — Clarity in doctrine creates room for power 05:17 — Exhorting others without control or force 06:08 — God’s power flows when we trust people with responsibility 07:18 — Speaking truth clearly, not apologetically 08:48 — Vagueness blocks power; clarity invites it 10:01 — Staying teachable as a condition for power 11:01 — Writing as a way to hear God more clearly 12:44 — Meekness as controlled strength under God’s direction 13:53 — Quiet pride that shuts off access to God’s power 15:30 — What’s next: sustaining God’s power over time __ Additional Resources: Learn more about Allyson’s work: Website: https://allysonchavez.com/   Reach out to me on social media: 🔹 Instagram:   / allysonchavez_   🔹 Facebook:   / allyson.a.chavez   🔹 LinkedIn:   / allysonchavez15     🎧 Follow the podcast on your favorite app, so you never miss an episode: https://link.chtbl.com/tpapodcast   ✨ I’d be so grateful and honored if you took the time to leave a rating and review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast…   #ObedientRebel #FaithAndLeadership #AccessingGodsPower #SpiritualAlignment #FaithInRealLife #ChristianPodcast #FaithBasedLeadership #GodsPower

    15 min

  8. JAN 8

    15 Conditions That Create Access to God’s Power (Part 1)

    Many leaders are exhausted—not because they’re doing life wrong, but because they’re trying to lead without God’s power. In this episode, Allyson Chavez introduces a new mini-series on 15 conditions that create access to God’s power, drawn from Doctrine & Covenants 25 and framed for modern leadership. This episode covers the first five conditions, all centered on alignment—how leaders position themselves so God’s power can actually flow. If you’ve been leading with effort, discipline, and pressure… This conversation will help you understand why, and what needs to shift. This is the beginning of a three-episode series on leadership that is powered by God—not ego, hustle, or self-reliance. ✨ Free Resource: theobedientrebel.com/way ✨ Learn about The Obedient Rebel Leadership Intensive inside the episode. 👉 theobedientrebel.com/leadership __ Key Takeaways: 00:07 — Why capable leaders are still exhausted 00:38 — This isn’t about productivity—it’s about accessing God’s power 03:50 — Power comes from alignment, not checking boxes 07:04 — Stop trying to understand everything before trusting 09:18 — Faithfulness when results are slow 10:32 — Clean up the inside: power flows through honesty, not perfection 15:14 — Complaining blocks spiritual momentum 20:11 — Fear drains leadership; faith restores power 21:54 — Stillness is where clarity and capacity return __ Additional Resources: Learn more about Allyson’s work: Website: https://allysonchavez.com/   Reach out to me on social media: 🔹 Instagram:   / allysonchavez_   🔹 Facebook:   / allyson.a.chavez   🔹 LinkedIn:   / allysonchavez15     🎧 Follow the podcast on your favorite app, so you never miss an episode: https://link.chtbl.com/tpapodcast   ✨ I’d be so grateful and honored if you took the time to leave a rating and review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast…   #ObedientRebel #FaithAndLeadership #GodPoweredLeadership #LeadershipWithoutBurnout #SpiritualAuthority #ChristianLeadership #FaithBasedLeadership #AlignedLeadership #LeadershipPodcast

    24 min
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You’ve been told success means hustle, pressure, and self-sacrifice. But if that version of success has left you exhausted, disconnected, and wondering if it’s even worth it—you’ve been following the wrong model. Welcome to The Obedient Rebel Podcast with Allyson Chavez. This is where faith-driven leaders come to trade the grind for God and create success that restores instead of drains. Each short, punchy episode gives you: ✨ One simple tool you can use right away. ✨ A clear reframe that shifts exhaustion into peace. ✨ Real stories of leaders who learned that obedience isn’t self-betrayal—it’s power. This isn’t more self-help with tips and tricks. This is a movement redefining success for faith-driven leaders worldwide. Because you’re not broken—the model is. And together, we rise as Obedient Rebels.

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  • Creator
    Allyson Chavez
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    218
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2020-2023 Allyson Chavez
  • Show Website
    The Obedient Rebel