Answer the Call | Christian Career Coaching

What does it look like to trust God in your career when the path feels slow, discouraging, and unclear at all?

In this client success story, Audrey sits down with Christina to share her powerful career journey marked by persistence, discernment, and deep trust in God’s provision. As a single foster mom, Christina needed a role that supported both her calling at home and her professional gifts – and that journey came with plenty of pivots, rejection, and waiting.

Audrey and Christina discuss:
How to stay persistent in a long and emotional job search

When to pivot your career strategy without losing sight of your calling

Why networking and referrals matter more than online applications

How faith, intuition, and effort work together in career decisions

What it really means to trust God as your provider

If you’re navigating career confusion, waiting on God for your next step, or searching for work that aligns with your faith and life season, this is for you.

Cheering you on,
Kelsey Kemp & Audrey Bagarus

BOOK A FREE CALL WITH US THIS WEEK:
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FREE CAREER COACHING RESOURCES:
Free Training: How to Find and Land a Job You Feel Called to in 8 Straightforward Steps → https://thecalledcareer.com/our-process

More of a reader? ⁠Download the 22 page PDF⁠ version instead → https://thecalledcareer.mykajabi.com/PDF

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🌍  Website / https://thecalledcareer.com/
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🎙 Spotify Podcast / https://open.spotify.com/show/5QpGj7lkYYHaZAkLM27R1F
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TIME STAMPS
01:17 – Why career change was necessary
09:27 – Hitting roadblocks and learning when to pivot
12:18 – Redefining success and staying persistent
15:04 – Mental health, rejection, and taking breaks
24:22 – Lessons from the story of Ruth
36:56 – How networking and referrals worked
41:34 – Why proactive outreach made the difference
46:00 – Community impact and unexpected blessings
48:28 – Encouragement for discouraged job seekers

Isn’t entrepreneurship the dream?

For years, our client Tyler has lived it – running his own video production business and enjoying the freedom many people chase. But over time, he realized that entrepreneurship wasn’t the calling for this season. 

In this episode, Audrey and Tyler discuss:
Why entrepreneurship isn’t always the right path

How to pivot careers without starting over

Breaking into tech sales without prior experience

Using bold outreach in a job search

Trusting God through a career change

If you’re looking for inspiration to make a career pivot, no matter how impossible you may think it is, this episode is for you.

Cheering you on,
Kelsey Kemp & Audrey Bagarus

BOOK A FREE CALL WITH US THIS WEEK:
https://portal.kelseykemp.com/public/appointment-scheduler/6222458612c06afee1de0032/schedule

FREE CAREER COACHING RESOURCES:
Free Training: How to Find and Land a Job You Feel Called to in 8 Straightforward Steps → https://thecalledcareer.com/our-process

More of a reader? ⁠Download the 22 page PDF⁠ version instead → https://thecalledcareer.mykajabi.com/PDF

FOLLOW US ON OTHER SOCIALS:
🌍  Website / https://thecalledcareer.com/
📸  Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_thecalledcareer/
👨‍💻  Linkedin / https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecalledcareer
🎙 Spotify Podcast / https://open.spotify.com/show/5QpGj7lkYYHaZAkLM27R1F
🎙 Apple Podcast / https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/answer-the-call-christian-career-coaching/id1468014993
📱 Pinterest / https://www.pinterest.com/thecalledcareer/

TIME STAMPS
00:00 – From video production to tech sales
01:09 – Why entrepreneurship wasn’t the end goal
03:37 – The hidden downsides of freelancing
06:21 – Knowing it was time for a career change
07:26 – Fear and uncertainty in a job pivot
09:07 – The power of self-reflection and clarity
12:48 – Choosing sales with confidence
15:47 – What boldness looked like in his job search
19:31 – The LinkedIn message that changed everything
23:09 – Landing the job over the holidays
27:01 – Faith, favor, and God opening doors
30:48 – Encouragement for Christians considering a pivot
34:16 – Final advice and testimony

Does God actually care about the work you do?

In this episode, I’m joined by my friend Jinsoo for one of the most honest and theologically rich conversations we’ve had on the show.

Jinsoo brings a rare perspective shaped by both marketplace leadership and formal theological training, and together we explore what Scripture actually says about work, calling, confusion, and faithfulness. 

We discuss:
Why the divide between “ministry” and “marketplace” work is a false one

How free will and God’s sovereignty work together in career decisions

Why faithfulness doesn’t always mean “sucking it up” or staying stuck

How ANY job can participate in God’s kingdom

The 5 Ps of calling

If you’ve ever felt guilty for not working in ministry, confused by career discontentment, or unsure whether your job matters to God at all, this conversation might change how you see your work.

Cheering you on,
Kelsey Kemp

RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Every Good Endeavor by Timothy Keller

Garden City by John Mark Comer

God’s Plans, Your Plans | A sermon by Timothy Keller

BOOK A FREE CALL WITH US THIS WEEK:
https://portal.kelseykemp.com/public/appointment-scheduler/6222458612c06afee1de0032/schedule

FREE CAREER COACHING RESOURCES:
Free Training: How to Find and Land a Job You Feel Called to in 8 Straightforward Steps → https://thecalledcareer.com/our-process

More of a reader? ⁠Download the 22 page PDF⁠ version instead → https://thecalledcareer.mykajabi.com/PDF

FOLLOW US ON OTHER SOCIALS:
🌍  Website / https://thecalledcareer.com/
📸  Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_thecalledcareer/
👨‍💻  Linkedin / https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecalledcareer
🎙 Spotify Podcast / https://open.spotify.com/show/5QpGj7lkYYHaZAkLM27R1F
🎙 Apple Podcast / https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/answer-the-call-christian-career-coaching/id1468014993
📱 Pinterest / https://www.pinterest.com/thecalledcareer/

TIME STAMPS
03:42 – Ministry vs Marketplace: Where the Tension Comes From
07:14 – Why “Secular” Work Has Felt Spiritually Lesser
10:38 – Creation, Fall, Redemption, Restoration (A Biblical Framework for Work)
16:35 – Does All Our Work Just Burn Up in the End?
21:25 – Two Extremes Christians Believe About Work
35:22 – Burnout, Endurance, and Being a Child of God First
40:55 – How Any Job Can Serve the Kingdom of God
45:27 – The Five Ps of Calling
53:26 – Why Confusion Can Be God’s Gift

Does God actually care about your business and the work you’re doing?

In this client success story, Audrey sits down with Hannah to share what shifted when she realized that God doesn’t just care about her. He cares about her business too.

When Hannah first came into coaching, she was overwhelmed and unsure whether her ideas could become something sustainable. She was working hard, juggling too many ideas at once, and quietly questioning if her niche even mattered. Without clear direction, the emotional weight of building started to add up.

I know many founders feel this way. We hope this episode becomes a reminder that building a business doesn’t mean carrying everything alone. God cares about the details: the decisions, the doubts, the timing, and when we invite Him into our work honestly, it changes how we build.

Cheering you on,
Kelsey Kemp & Audrey Bagarus

CONNECT WITH HANNAH:
🌍 Website / https://www.thebusybunhead.com
📸  Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/thebusybunhead/

BOOK A FREE CALL WITH US THIS WEEK:
https://portal.kelseykemp.com/public/appointment-scheduler/6222458612c06afee1de0032/schedule

FREE CAREER COACHING RESOURCES:
Free Training: How to Find and Land a Job You Feel Called to in 8 Straightforward Steps → https://thecalledcareer.com/our-process

More of a reader? ⁠Download the 22 page PDF⁠ version instead → https://thecalledcareer.mykajabi.com/PDF

FOLLOW US ON OTHER SOCIALS:
🌍  Website / https://thecalledcareer.com/
📸  Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_thecalledcareer/
👨‍💻  Linkedin / https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecalledcareer
🎙 Spotify Podcast / https://open.spotify.com/show/5QpGj7lkYYHaZAkLM27R1F
🎙 Apple Podcast / https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/answer-the-call-christian-career-coaching/id1468014993
📱 Pinterest / https://www.pinterest.com/thecalledcareer/

TIME STAMPS
04:45 – The Fear That Her Business Idea Was Too Small
09:05 – Separating What You’re Good At From What You’re Called To Do
11:40 – How Clarity Changed Her Confidence as a Founder
14:05 – Learning to Invite God Into Business Decisions
16:20 – The Power of Praying Specifically About Your Work
18:55 – Letting Go of Control and Trusting God With Outcomes
22:05 – Why Simplifying Her Business Changed Everything
25:05 – Navigating Emotional Highs and Lows as a Founder
28:10 – “I Get to Do This”: A Healthier Way to Build
34:30 – Encouragement for Anyone Building a Business
37:20 – Where to Find Hannah and Her Work

In this episode, I share the full testimony of my two year journey through infertility.

In this episode, I share what the waiting season was really like: the confusion, the questions, the tears, and all the ways God quietly and patiently reshaped my heart along the way.

In this episode, I talk about:
How God changed my heart toward motherhood and children

Why infertility challenged my faith in ways I’m grateful for

Advice for couples trying to conceive

What actually WORKED and what didn’t

How to ENJOY life while still waiting on God

How this season reshaped my view of vocation, calling, and surrender

What’s next for me and the future of The Called Career

My prayer is that this episode encourages you, gives language to feelings you might not have known how to name, and reminds you that God is still working, even when the answer hasn’t come yet.

And if this resonates with you, or if you’re in need of prayer, please don’t hesitate to reach out. 🤍

Cheering you on,
Kelsey Kemp

BOOK A FREE CALL WITH US THIS WEEK:
https://portal.kelseykemp.com/public/appointment-scheduler/6222458612c06afee1de0032/schedule

FREE CAREER COACHING RESOURCES:
Free Training: How to Find and Land a Job You Feel Called to in 8 Straightforward Steps → https://thecalledcareer.com/our-process

More of a reader? ⁠Download the 22 page PDF⁠ version instead → https://thecalledcareer.mykajabi.com/PDF

FOLLOW US ON OTHER SOCIALS:
🌍  Website / https://thecalledcareer.com/
📸  Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_thecalledcareer/
👨‍💻  Linkedin / https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecalledcareer
🎙 Spotify Podcast / https://open.spotify.com/show/5QpGj7lkYYHaZAkLM27R1F
🎙 Apple Podcast / https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/answer-the-call-christian-career-coaching/id1468014993
📱 Pinterest / https://www.pinterest.com/thecalledcareer/

TIME STAMPS
01:50 – Why I’m sharing this story on a career podcast
03:53 – How God changed my heart toward motherhood
07:19 – Worldly views vs. biblical views of children
26:48 – Surgery, endometriosis, and healing
32:03 – Why I chose restorative fertility care (NaPro)
33:14 – The pregnancy test moment
39:38 – First trimester vulnerability and faith
43:54 – What DIDN’T work (fertility teas, ads, myths)
49:58 – How I learned to enjoy the waiting season
59:30 – Trusting God’s plan for motherhood
1:02:04 – Maternity leave plan & future of The Called Career