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Welcome to "Christian Business Advantage," the ultimate podcast for authors, speakers, coaches, and virtual assistants within the Christian community. Join our esteemed host, Alyssa Avant, a seasoned virtual assistant, accomplished author, and captivating speaker, as she dives deep into the world of digital presence and success.
In each engaging episode, we explore invaluable insights and practical strategies to help you establish a powerful online platform. Alyssa expertly guides you through essential topics such as email marketing, social media mastery, content marketing, repurposing your content for maximum impact, and the art of building and maintaining a compelling website.
With an impressive track record of serving Christian authors and speakers for over a decade, Alyssa brings a wealth of knowledge and firsthand experience to the table. As a trusted confidante, she shares the most pressing needs of this unique community, making this podcast an exclusive opportunity to tap into her well of wisdom.
If you're a Christian author, speaker, coach, or virtual assistant seeking to elevate your online presence and expand your reach, you're in the right place. Listen each week to "Christian Business Advantage" and let Alyssa Avant equip you with the tools and strategies to make your digital footprint a testament to your mission. Prepare to be inspired, empowered, and uplifted as we embark on this remarkable journey together.
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Send us a text This is the 5th most popular episode of 2025. As we reach the halfway point of 2025, this episode invites you to pause and reflect on what God has done in your life and business so far this year. I’ll walk you through powerful reflection questions to help you take inventory, celebrate wins, and assess what needs to shift as you move forward with renewed purpose. Whether you’re feeling on track with your goals or a little behind, this episode will help you recenter your fo...
Send us a text This is the 4th most popular episode of the podcast for 2025. In this episode of the Christian Business Advantage podcast, we’re continuing our July series, Email Marketing That Ministers and Converts. Alyssa shares how your sales emails can both uplift and convert — without feeling pushy or inauthentic. You’ll learn: The 3-part purpose of faith-based email contentHow to write from a place of calling, not pressureThe power of transformation-focused languageA simple struct...
Send us a text The third most popular episode of 2025 was - Realignment. If you’ve been feeling distracted, discouraged, or disconnected from your original purpose, this episode is for you. We’ll walk through the signs that you’ve drifted from your calling, explore Scripture-based encouragement from Proverbs 3:5–6 and Colossians 3:23, and talk about how to rebuild purpose-driven habits that bring clarity and peace. You’ll also hear part of my own story—how God called me into this work and how...
Send us a text For the month of October I am replaying the most popular episodes of 2025. In this episode of the Christian Business Advantage podcast, host Alyssa Avant continues the Mid-Year Momentum series with an encouraging message for anyone feeling drained or discouraged in their business. If you’ve been running on empty, this one’s for you. Alyssa shares personal stories, biblical wisdom, and practical steps to help you overcome burnout, reconnect with your calling, and reignite your...
Send us a text This is a replay of the #1 episode of 2025 thus far, as I made a mistake and only recorded 4 episodes for September and there are 5 Mondays. In this episode of The Christian Business Advantage Podcast, host Alyssa Avant continues the March series on content repurposing. She breaks down a step-by-step framework to maximize your content, ensuring it works for you long-term. Learn how to identify evergreen content, create a content bank, and implement the 3-to-1 rule (or ev...
Send us a text In this week’s episode of the Christian Business Advantage Podcast, host Alyssa Avant dives into one of the most effective yet often overlooked tools for growing your business—email marketing. You’ll learn why email still matters, what to send your subscribers, how to set up a simple opt-in to grow your list, and easy automations that save you time. If social media feels unpredictable, email is the steady, reliable way to build trust and stay connected with your audience.
Send us a text In this week’s episode of the Christian Business Advantage Podcast, host Alyssa Avant continues the September series on streamlining your online presence by focusing on simplifying social media. If social media feels overwhelming, this episode will help you discover practical ways to save time and reduce stress. Alyssa shares strategies for batching and scheduling content, repurposing posts across platforms, choosing the right places to show up, and setting healthy boundaries t...
Send us a text In this episode of the Christian Business Advantage Podcast, Alyssa Avant shares why a website still matters today and how it can serve as the home base for your online presence. Learn the essentials every author, speaker, or coach website should include, plus simple tips to keep your site professional, user-friendly, and effective in building credibility and connection.
Send us a text In this episode of the Christian Business Advantage Podcast, host Alyssa Avant kicks off a brand-new September series: Streamlining Your Online Presence. This month is all about helping you refine your digital footprint so it’s both more effective and less overwhelming. Today, Alyssa unpacks why your online presence truly matters. She explains what an online presence really is—beyond just social media—and why it’s so vital for building both credibility and authentic connection ...
Send us a text As Christian business owners, it’s easy to wonder: Am I serving or am I selling? In this episode of the Christian Business Advantage podcast, Alyssa closes out the August series, Marketing with Mission, with a powerful heart check on ministry vs. manipulation. You’ll learn how to recognize the difference between serving with integrity and pressuring with guilt, discover practical ways to market with love, and be reminded of how God calls us to truth, humility, and trust in His ...
Send us a text Do you ever feel like you’re doing all the right things in your business, but the results just aren’t coming? In this episode of the Christian Business Advantage podcast, Alyssa shares why true success isn’t measured by numbers but by obedience, peace, and contentment in God. Discover how to release the pressure of outcomes, surrender your marketing results, and trust God with the growth He brings in His timing.
Send us a text If talking about your offer makes you feel awkward, unworthy, or “salesy,” you’re not alone. In this episode of the Christian Business Advantage podcast, we’ll explore how to share your God-given gifts with holy confidence—without shrinking back or overhyping. You’ll learn how to root your boldness in God’s purpose, focus on serving rather than proving, and step out in faith so those who need what you offer can find it.
Send us a text If you’ve ever felt uneasy about marketing your business—like you’re trying too hard or losing sight of your message—you’re not alone. In this episode, we kick off our August series, Marketing with Mission: Serving Without Striving, with a conversation about how to share your work authentically, without compromising your values. We’ll talk about how to discern when something feels off, how to stay aligned with your purpose, and how to invite God into your marketing decisi...
Send us a text In this final episode of our July series Email Marketing That Ministers and Converts, I’m diving into how to craft a faith-based welcome sequence that not only introduces your mission but also builds trust and deepens connection with your audience. You’ll learn what a welcome sequence is, why it matters, and how to structure 4–5 powerful emails that serve, inspire, and invite engagement—without feeling pushy. I’ll also share common mistakes to avoid and give you pr...
Send us a text In this episode of the Christian Business Advantage podcast, we’re continuing our July series, Email Marketing That Ministers and Converts. Alyssa shares how your sales emails can both uplift and convert — without feeling pushy or inauthentic. You’ll learn: The 3-part purpose of faith-based email contentHow to write from a place of calling, not pressureThe power of transformation-focused languageA simple structure for emails that connect and convertPractical tips to write compe...
Send us a text In today’s episode of the Christian Business Advantage podcast, we’re continuing our July series, Email Marketing That Ministers and Converts. If you’ve ever wondered what to send your email list when you're not launching something, this episode is for you! Alyssa shares: Why email isn’t just for launchesContent bucket ideas for authors, speakers, and coachesSpecific email examples you can use right awayHow to create a simple content calendarBonus tips on repurposing and asking...
Send us a text In this episode, we kick off our July series, Email Marketing that Ministers and Converts. Alyssa shares how to consistently connect with your email list in a way that builds trust, encourages your audience, and reflects your faith — without feeling pushy or salesy. You’ll learn: Why nurturing your list mattersHow to reframe email as ministryThe difference between nurturing emails and launch emailsWhat types of content keep you top of mindA simple email structure you can use ri...
Send us a text This is a rerun of Episode 183: The Concept of The 12 Week Year. We are doing a book club in my Christian Business Advantage Facebook group and thought this episode would be appropriate for this 5th Monday of the month. Today, we're diving into one of my favorite productivity tools, "The 12 Week Year" by Brian P. Moran—a book that has revolutionized how we set and achieve goals in our lives and businesses. Trisha and I met in 2016 when she became an intern for my virtual ...
Send us a text In this final episode of the Mid-Year Momentum series, host Alyssa Avant helps you shift from reflection to action as you step into the second half of 2025. You’ll learn how to set Spirit-led goals, why planning is about faithful stewardship (not hustle), and how to build in margin, rest, and spiritual grounding as you move forward. Alyssa also shares her personal goal-setting process using the 12 Week Year and offers practical questions to help you prayerfully plan for the nex...
Send us a text In this episode of the Christian Business Advantage podcast, host Alyssa Avant continues the Mid-Year Momentum series with an encouraging message for anyone feeling drained or discouraged in their business. If you’ve been running on empty, this one’s for you. Alyssa shares personal stories, biblical wisdom, and practical steps to help you overcome burnout, reconnect with your calling, and reignite your passion for the work God has given you. It’s time to rest, realign, and reme...
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