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Feeling faithful but foggy about your purpose? We explore how calling becomes clearer when we release perfection, slow down, and let God meet us in ordinary moments. Paula shares a candid story of wrestling with her own calling, from anxiety at an entrance review to discovering a path that shifted from pulpit to podcasting. Along the way, we reframe common myths—like the idea that there's only one calling—and lift up the sacred weight of quiet, unseen faithfulness.
We dig into the New Testament idea of kalesis (κλῆσις) as a personal, purposeful summons that shapes identity as much as activity. That lens opens space to see how holy desire and holy burden often meet: what breaks your heart, what brings joy, where energy rises instead of drains. You’ll hear practical ways to create a listening life—short prayer rhythms, Scripture focus, and sensory cues that calm the nervous system so your spirit can hear the Spirit. We talk honestly about fear dressed up as wisdom and how willingness precedes confidence. Nothing in your story is wasted; God redeems pain into compassion and redirects into maturity.
If you’re ready to move from insight to action, we map out the smallest next step—teach one person, write one paragraph, serve in one place—and why small obedience grows lasting impact. We also invite you to steady your growth with simple, consistent practices and a supportive community that journeys through Scripture, book by book (EssentialFaithJourney.com). Subscribe, share with a friend who needs clarity, and leave a review to help others find the show.
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Chapters
1. Framing The Quest For Calling (00:00:00)
2. Paula’s Calling Story And Enrollment (00:00:27)
3. Feeling Disconnected While Doing Everything Right (00:01:27)
4. Aroma Of Christ Coaching Invitation (00:02:01)
5. Why Calling Feels Foggy (00:02:45)
6. Multiple Callings Across Seasons (00:04:00)
7. Quiet Callings and Sensory Ques (00:05:13)
8. Greek Word Study: Klēsis (κλῆσις) (00:06:23)
9. Identity, Renaming, And Purpose (00:07:46)
10. Holy Desires As Indicators (00:08:45)
11. Naming Fear And Moving Through It (00:09:38)
12. Redeeming Past Pain For Purpose (00:10:46)
13. Listening To The Holy Spirit (00:11:29)
14. Prayer Rhythms That Clarify Calling (00:12:24)
15. Start With The Smallest Step (00:13:15)
16. Redirects, Seasons, And Maturity (00:13:55)
17. Building Consistent Spiritual Rhythms (00:14:39)
18. Join The Bible Study Circle (00:15:16)
19. Closing Prayer And Final Encouragement (00:16:07)
20. Wrap Up And Listener Invitation (00:17:30)
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