Is work just a necessary evil? A curse we have to endure? What if I told you that work was actually God's design from the very beginning—before sin, before the fall, before anything went wrong?In this episode, we're kicking off Season 2 with a powerful 3-part series on the Theology of Work, and today we're answering the first big question: Why do we NEED work to lead fulfilling lives?Drawing from Timothy Keller's transformative book "Every Good Endeavor," we'll explore:✅ Why God was working from the very beginning (and what that means for you)✅ The Cultural Mandate - God's invitation for you to partner with Him✅ Why EVERY job has dignity and purpose (yes, even yours!)✅ How Martin Luther revolutionized our understanding of calling✅ The surprising connection between work and worship✅ Why rest is just as important as workWhether you're a teacher, accountant, carpenter, CEO, or security guard—this episode will transform how you see your Monday morning. Your work isn't just a paycheck. It's a calling. It's partnership with God Himself.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Is Work a Curse?00:27 - Introduction: Season 2 Theology of Work01:17 - God's Original Design for Work03:15 - The Cultural Mandate Explained04:25 - SPONSOR: Shortform Book Guides05:30 - Greek View vs Biblical View of Labor06:25 - Martin Luther's Revolutionary Idea of Work08:23 - The Work-Rest Rhythm08:58 - Next Week Preview + Outro📚 RESOURCES MENTIONED:- "Every Good Endeavor" by Timothy Keller - Get the full book guide on Shortform and save 20% using my affiliate link: https://shortform.com/eoc 🎙️ ABOUT EMBRACE OUR CALLING:I'm Marcus Mok, an educator in Singapore, and this podcast is for Christians who want to discover and live out their God-given calling with passion and purpose. Through solo episodes and interviews, we explore practical career tips, biblical truths, and real encouragement for your faith journey.🔔 SUBSCRIBE for weekly episodes on faith, work, and calling!💬 COMMENT BELOW:What's one way you've seen your work serve others this week? Drop a comment below—I'd love to hear your story!🌐 CONNECT WITH ME:Website: https://embraceourcalling.comInstagram: @embraceourcallingEmail: marcusmok@embraceourcalling.com📖 NEXT EPISODE: If work is meant to be good, why does it feel so HARD? We're tackling the tough reality of work's frustrations, futility, and brokenness. Subscribe so you don't miss it!---#ChristianPodcast #TheologyOfWork #CallingAndPurpose #TimothyKeller #EveryGoodEndeavor #ChristianLiving #FaithAndWork #BiblicalWorldview #WorkLifeFaith #ChristianCareer #PurposeDriven #GodsDesign #SingaporeChristian #EmbraceOurCalling #MarcusMok
[EPISODE 15] Season 1 Finale Recap and Teaser for Season 2! | Embrace Our Calling PodcastWow, we made it to Episode 15! I can't believe how much we've discovered together this season.In this finale, I'm getting real about what I've learned alongside you - from figuring out that calling isn't a lightning bolt moment (it's more like putting together a puzzle piece by piece), to discovering that Christian productivity looks totally different from hustle culture, to understanding that burnout isn't a moral failure but sometimes God's way of redirecting us.I'll take you through our biggest breakthroughs, share what personally surprised me most about this journey, and give you a sneak peek at Season 2 where we're diving deep into the theology of work and tackling workplace stress from a Christian perspective.Whether you've been with me since Episode 1 or you're just discovering us, this is the perfect episode to reflect on how God might be calling you to live more purposefully right where you are.--- WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:• Christian productivity is about doing what matters, not just doing more.• Burnout is not a moral failure but a sign to refuel spiritually.• Our calling is intertwined with our everyday life and actions.• There are no perfect formulas for discovering your calling.• God is present with us in our calling journey.• Teaching others often leads to personal learning and growth.• The importance of community in understanding one's calling.• Your calling is about who you are becoming in Christ.--- KEY TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction00:55 How to Find Your Calling series01:55 Interview: Kenneth Kwan's Entrepreneurial Journey02:37 Productivity, Habits, and Faith series 03:33 Overcoming Burnout series04:44 Season 1 Summary05:34 Looking Ahead to Season 206:32 Final Thoughts on Season 1--- MISSED THE PAST EPISODES?• How to Find Your Calling series
• Interview with Kenneth Kwan (Engineer-turned-Entrepreneur) • From Engineer to Kingdom Entrepreneur: Ken... • Christian Productivity & Habits series • Overcoming Burnout series--- CONNECT WITH MARCUS• Website: https://embraceourcalling.com• Instagram: @EmbraceOurCalling• Email: marcusmok@embraceourcalling.com👉 SUBSCRIBE for Season 2 Updates!---ABOUT THE HOST: Marcus Mok is an educator and podcaster in Singapore passionate about helping Christians discover their God-given calling. Through his experience in education and theological studies, he guides listeners in navigating the intersection of faith and work, helping them embrace their unique purpose with biblical wisdom and practical insights.
Embrace Our Calling is a podcast dedicated to helping Christians discover and live out their God-given calling. New episodes are released biweekly.#christianpodcast #Calling #Purpose #Burnout #Recovery #GRACEframework #Faith #ChristianLife #Vocation #Sabbath #embraceourcalling #faithhabits #faithandwork #entrepreneur
[EPISODE 14] Sabbath - The Ultimate Burnout Solution | Embrace Our Calling Podcast
God built the solution to burnout right into the fabric of creation. In this final episode of our three-part burnout series, I explore the biblical practice of Sabbath through Marva Dawn's transformative framework of ceasing, resting, embracing, and feasting. Discover how this ancient practice offers more than just "self-care" - it's a weekly invitation to step out of the endless cycle of productivity and into the restoring presence of God.
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00:00 Introduction
01:19 What is the Sabbath?
03:20 Sabbath as Ceasing
05:29 Sabbath as Resting
08:14 Sabbath as Embracing
10:09 Sabbath as Feasting
11:20 How to Make Sabbath Part of Our Rhythm in Life?
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"A great benefit of Sabbath keeping is that we learn to let God take care of us — not by becoming passive and lazy, but in the freedom of giving up our feeble attempts to be God in our own lives." - Marva Dawn
"The Sabbath is not for the sake of the weekdays." - Marva Dawn
"Nothing less than a command has the power to intervene in the vicious, accelerating cycle of faithless and graceless busy-ness." - Eugene Peterson
--- RESOURCES MENTIONED:
📖 "Keeping the Sabbath Wholly" by Marva Dawn
🎧 Previous Episode - The GRACE Framework for Recovery: [EPISODE 13 LINK PLACEHOLDER]
🎧 Start of the Series - Understanding Burnout: [EPISODE 12 LINK PLACEHOLDER]
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👉 SUBSCRIBE for more episodes on discovering and living out your God-given calling with sustainable, gospel-centered practices.
ABOUT THE HOST:
Marcus Mok is an educator and podcaster in Singapore passionate about helping Christians discover their God-given calling. Through his experience in education and theological studies, he guides listeners in navigating the intersection of faith and work, helping them embrace their unique purpose with biblical wisdom and practical insights.
Embrace Our Calling is a podcast dedicated to helping Christians discover and live out their God-given calling. New episodes are released biweekly.
#ChristianPodcast #Sabbath #Calling #Purpose #Burnout #Recovery #Rest #Faith #ChristianLife #Vocation #SelfCare #MentalHealth #SpiritualGrowth #MarvaDawn
[EPISODE 13] The GRACE Framework for Recovery fromBurnout | Embrace Our Calling Podcast
Last episode we defined burnout - now it's time forrecovery. In this second episode of our special three-part series, I share theG.R.A.C.E. framework: a gospel-centered approach to healing from burnout thataddresses both symptoms and root causes. Whether you're in crisis mode orseeking prevention strategies, this episode offers practical wisdom forsustainable ministry and purpose-driven work.
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The complete G.R.A.C.E. framework for burnout recovery
Immediate help for those in crisis-stage burnout
How to ground your identity in God's love beyond performance
Practical ways to recognize and honor your human limitations
The critical role of community in breaking isolation anddistorted thinking
How to create sustainable rhythms that respect your humanity
Strategies for re-engaging your calling with renewed purposeand boundaries
Biblical wisdom for having difficult conversations aboutboundaries
Prevention practices to keep burnout from returning
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00:00 Intro and Recap
03:42 G.R.A.C.E. Framework
04:31 G: Ground Yourself in God's Love
07:08 R: Recognize Your Humanity and Limits
09:11 A: Align With Truth and Community
10:55 C: Create New Rhythms and Habits
13:30 E: Engage Your Calling With Renewed Purpose
16:21 Conclusion
--- SCRIPTURE REFERENCES:• Romans 5:8: “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
• Romans 8:38-39: “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39 neither heightnor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us fromthe love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
• 1 John 3:1: “See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!”
• Isaiah 30:15: "In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength."
• Mark 6:31: "Then, because so many people were coming and going that they didnot even have a chance to eat, he said to them, 'Come with me by yourselves toa quiet place and get some rest.'"
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👉 SUBSCRIBE for the final episode in this burnout series where we'll explore the biblical practice of Sabbath as God's built-in solution to burnout!
ABOUT THE HOST:
Marcus Mok is an educator andpodcaster in Singapore passionate about helping Christians discover theirGod-given calling. Through his experience in education and theological studies,he guides listeners in navigating the intersection of faith and work, helpingthem embrace their unique purpose with biblical wisdom and practical insights.
Embrace Our Calling is a podcast dedicated to helpingChristians discover and live out their God-given calling. New episodes are released biweekly.
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[EPISODE 12] The Dark Side of Calling: Understanding Burnout | Embrace Our Calling Podcast
Are you passionate about your calling but feeling completely drained? In this first episode of a special three-part series, I explore the dark side of calling—burnout—sharing my raw personal experiences and evidence-based insights on why purpose-driven Christians are uniquely vulnerable to burnout.
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KEY TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Introduction to Burnout
01:04 Understanding Burnout: Personal Experiences
02:04 Defining Burnout: Research Insights
04:15 Myths and Misconceptions about Burnout
06:10 The Challenge of Setting Boundaries In Your Calling
07:12 Warning Signs of Calling-Induced Burnout
09:20 Theological Perspectives on Rest and Burnout
11:59 Framework for Recovery: GRACE
13:26 Conclusion and Next Steps
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ABOUT THE HOST:
Marcus Mok is an educator and podcaster in Singapore passionate about helping Christians discover their God-given calling. Through his experience in education and theological studies, he guides listeners in navigating the intersection of faith and work, helping them embrace their unique purpose with biblical wisdom and practical insights.
Embrace Our Calling is a podcast dedicated to helping Christians discover and live out their God-given calling. New episodes are released biweekly.
#ChristianPodcast #Calling #Purpose #Passion #Career #Faith #ChristianLife #Vocation
[EPISODE 11] Don't Let Imposter Syndrome Sabotage YourCalling | Embrace Our Calling Podcast
Do you secretly feel like a fraud despite your achievements? In this episode, I will be tackling imposter syndrome from a biblical perspective, sharing my personal journey as aneducational leader and practical strategies to break free from self-doubt.
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WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
What imposter syndrome truly is and why high-achievers are most susceptible
The 5 common types of imposter syndrome and how to identify yours
Biblical examples of leaders who felt inadequate but were used powerfully by God
Practical, scripture-based steps to overcome the "professional anorexia" of feeling like a fraud
How to transform your perspective from performance-based worth to identity in Christ
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KEY TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro: Imposter Syndrome, Anyone?
01:39 Personal Story Pt 1 - My Struggle with ImposterSyndrome
03:50 What is Imposter Syndrome?
06:01 Different Types of Imposter
07:40 Biblical Perspectives on Self-Doubt
09:57 How to Break Free From Imposter Syndrome?
12:37 Personal Story of Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
15:12 Outro
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SCRIPTURE REFERENCES:
• Exodus 3: The calling of Moses and his self-doubting response
• Judges 6: The calling of Gideon and his self-doubting response
• 2 Corinthians 12:9-10: "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness."
• 2 Corinthians 3:5: "Not that we are sufficient in ourselves to claim anything as coming from us, but our sufficiency is from God."
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RESOURCES MENTIONED:
• John Piper's insights on the theology of imposter syndrome. Check out his podcast at ‘Ask Pastor John’:
URL: https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/how-do-i-battle-imposter-syndrome
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Episode 10
Summary
Feeling overwhelmed by life's demands and losing sight of your purpose? In this transformative episode of Embrace Our Calling, Marcus Mok reveals seven powerful habits that can help you maintain focus on your God-given calling. Drawing from biblical wisdom and personal experience, Marcus provides a practical framework for aligning your daily life with your divine purpose. Whether you're struggling with time management, lacking clarity, or simply feeling disconnected from your mission, these intentional practices will help you cultivate a life of meaningful purpose and spiritual productivity.
Keywords: Christian calling, purpose, habits, prayer, mission, time management, community, rest, productivity
Did this episode help you gain clarity on your calling? Share your thoughts with Marcus at marcus@embraceourcalling.com or connect on Instagram @embraceourcalling
What You'll LearnKey TakeawaysMemorable QuotesRelated Resources
[EPISODE 9] In this episode, I explore how James Clear's "Atomic Habits" framework can revolutionize the way we as Christians build consistent spiritual disciplines. I share how small, daily practices can transform your faith journey without guilt or burnout. You'll learn practical strategies to make Bible reading, prayer, and other spiritual habits stick, even with your busy schedule. Plus, I discuss how to balance effective habit-building techniques with a grace-centered approach to spiritual growth.
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00:00 - Introduction
00:58 - How My Son Applied Atomic Habits to Running
02:23 - Why Atomic Habits matters for Christians
03:26 - My struggles with spiritual consistency
04:50 - The First Law: Make it Obvious
05:46 - The Second Law: Make it Attractive
06:49 - The Third Law: Make it Easy
07:27 - The Fourth Law: Make it Satisfying
09:45 - Practical applications for different life stages
11:18 - Shortform App for Quick and Deep Learning
12:46 - A biblical perspective on habits vs. heart change
14:49 - The danger of self-reliance and productivity idolatry
16:57 - Balancing practical habits with spiritual truth
17:55 - Challenge and call to action
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Choose just one spiritual habit this week and apply the four laws: make it obvious, make it attractive, make it easy, and make it satisfying. Start ridiculously small if needed - consistency matters more than intensity.
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Ep. 8 – How to Know if It’s REALLY God Calling You?
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📌 Episode Summary
Have you ever felt a strong pull toward a new career, ministry, or life decision and wondered: "Is this truly God's calling… or just what I really want?" 🤔
You're not alone! Many of us wrestle with whether we're following God’s will or just chasing our own desires with a spiritual excuse. In this episode, we’ll explore:
✅ What the Bible really says about calling.
✅ The difference between God’s calling and personal ambition.
✅ Red flags 🚩 vs. green flags ✅ that reveal whether it’s God or just us.
✅ How to discern God's voice when making big life decisions.
✅ The ultimate question to test if your calling is real.
By the end of this episode, you’ll walk away with practical wisdom and biblical clarity on what it truly means to follow God’s call.
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🔍 Key Takeaways
✨ True calling always aligns with God’s Word and serves more than just ourselves.
🚩 Warning Signs: If it’s all about personal success, avoiding difficulty, or resisting wise counsel, it might not be from God.
✅ Confirmation Signs: God’s calling is affirmed by Scripture, godly counsel, and persists through challenges.
🙏 Surrender first, then clarity follows. Trust God with the process!
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📢 Mentioned in This Episode
📖 The Call by Os Guinness – A deep dive into biblical calling.
📖 Romans 12:1-2 – Renewing your mind to discern God’s will.
📖 Proverbs 15:22 – The wisdom of seeking godly counsel.
📖 Genesis 50:20 – Joseph’s journey of calling, hardship, and purpose.
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[Episode 7] Can your workplace become your ministry field? Kenneth Kwan, author and global leadership speaker, shares his powerful testimony of leaving a stable engineering career to follow God's calling. Through stories of financial struggles, divine interventions, and marketplace ministry, Kenneth reveals how to discern and embrace your true calling. Whether you're questioning your career path or seeking to make a greater kingdom impact in your current role, this episode offers practical wisdom for integrating faith and work.
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About Kenneth Kwan:
Kenneth is a Motivational and Leadership Speaker who has influenced thousands of professionals across 40 countries. He is the author of "Small Steps To Big Changes" and helps organizations create sustainable change through solution-focused leadership.You can reach him at:
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About the Host
Marcus Mok is an educator and podcaster in Singapore passionate about helping Christians discover their God-given calling. Through his experience in education and theological studies, he guides listeners in navigating the intersection of faith and work, helping them embrace their unique purpose with biblical wisdom and practical insights.
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[Episode 6] In this final episode of our 4 A's Calling Framework series, I address perhaps the most challenging aspect of discovering your calling - Access to Opportunities. What happens whenyou've identified your abilities, recognized your affinities, and become aware of needs around you... but the doors just aren't opening?
Looking through a honest email from one of our viewers, Kelly, we explore how we can best survive the waiting seasons and trust God's perfect timing. Her story of wrestling with job application, family pressure, and seemingly unanswered prayers mirrors what manyof us experience in our calling journey.
Drawing from the biblical story of Joseph and timeless wisdom from the Chinese saying 天时地利人和 (tiān shí dì lì rén hé), we'll discover how our waiting seasons aren't just detours - they're essential preparation for what God has planned.
In This Episode:
Resources Mentioned:
- "The Calling Journey" by Tony Stoltzfus
- Read my full review here: https://embraceourcalling.com/charting-your-calling-journey-tony-stoltzfus/
- Previous Episodes in the 4 A's Series:
--Episode 3: Ability - Understanding Your Gifts
--Episode 4: Affinity - What Draws Your Heart
--Episode 5: Awareness - Seeing the Need
Next Week:
Don't miss my interview with Kenneth Kwan, who shares his journey from engineering toprofessional speaking, and how God revealed His timing step by step.
Remember to subscribe to this podcast channel and share your own story with me at marcusmok@embraceourcalling.com!
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[Episode 5] What if your frustrations are God’s way of revealing your calling? In this episode, we explore "holy discontent"—the righteous anger that aligns with God’s heart—and how it can guide you to your purpose.
Episodes Highlights
Key Quotes
Key Takeaways
Practical Exercise
Take out your notebook and reflect on these questions:
What problems in society make you think, "Someone should do something about this"? What needs do you notice that others seem to overlook? When you read the news, what stories consistently grab your attention? What causes would you be willing to sacrifice for?Connect With Marcus
Website: https://embraceourcalling.com
Instagram: @embraceourcalling
Email: marcusmok@embraceourcalling.com
Join us next week for the final 'A' of calling - Access. We'll explore how to recognize and respond to God's timing in our calling.
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[Episode 4] Is "follow your passion" really good career advice? In this episode, I will be challenging the popular notion of blindly following your passion, and introducing a deeper concept: Affinity. Discover why having a natural fit with your work matters more than just emotional excitement, and learn practical ways to identify your true calling.
Key Quotes
Key Takeaways
1. True Affinity vs. Mere Interest
2. The Role of Mastery
3. Understanding Passion's Place
Why you won't feel passionate every day The biblical perspective on work and calling Finding fulfillment beyond emotional satisfactionPractical Exercise
Take out your notebook and reflect on these questions:
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Join us next episode as we explore the third 'A' of calling - Awareness, and discover how your unique position can meet the world's deep needs.
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[Episode 3]🎙️ In this episode of Embrace Our Calling, Marcus Mok explores the first element of discovering your calling - Ability. Through personal stories and practical insights, learn how to identify and develop your God-given abilities for His purposes.
🔑 Episode Highlights:
✨ Reflection Questions
⚡️ Coming Up: Join us next week for Episode 4: Affinity - where we'll explore what you truly love doing and challenge some popular ideas about "following your passion."
Keywords:
calling, purpose, abilities, spiritual gifts, personal development, Christian living, career guidance, ministry, stewardship, self-discovery, God-given talents, Christian podcast, vocational guidance
#EmbraceOurCalling #ChristianPodcast #Calling #Purpose #Abilities #GodGivenTalents #ChristianLiving #Faith #PersonalDevelopment #Ministry #Stewardship #SelfDiscovery #VocationalGuidance #Christianity #SpiritualGifts
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[Episode 2] Every wondered if your "secular" job is less spiritual than full-time ministry? In this episode, Marcus Mok challenges the common misconception that true calling means becoming a pastor or church worker. Through personal stories and the inspiring example of William Wilberforce, discover why your current job might already be your ministry.
🔑 Key Insights:
📘 Featured Story: Learn how a course at BGST by Paul Stevens transformed Marcus's understanding of vocation and ministry.
⚡️ Coming Up: Don't miss our deep dive into the first 'A' of calling - Ability - in our next episode!
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In this debut podcast episode of Embrace Our Calling, I discuss the concept of calling from a Christian perspective. I share my personal journey as an educator in Singapore, exploring the challenges of finding purpose in work. There are two types of calling: the primary calling to belong to God and the secondary calling related to vocation. It is all-important to know our identity in Christ before determining our purpose or career. This episode addresses common struggles Christians face in balancing faith and work, particularly during difficult seasons like the COVID pandemic. I introduce upcoming topics for the podcast, including discerning God's unique calling, handling burnout, and finding joy in work.🎯 Key Highlights:
Understanding the difference between primary and secondary calling How the gospel transforms our view of work Personal stories of finding purpose in education Practical insights for Christians in the workplace
📖 Featured Quote:
"The place God calls you to is where your deep gladness and the world's deep hunger meet." - Frederick Buechner
Chapters:
00:09 Introduction
01:26 Finding My Calling
02:13 "The place God calls you to"
04:07 The Two Types of Calling
06:09 What's Coming Up
07:14 Stay in Touch!
Connect with us:
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