Answer the Call | Christian Career Coaching

What do you do when you have a great job at a great company with great benefits, but you're completely empty inside?

That was Maddy’s reality. As an executive coordinator at Deloitte, she had everything that looked good on paper, but behind the scenes she was running on empty, feeling underemployed, and quietly convinced that she was stuck in this career path forever. 

So she did something terrifying. She left. Without a job lined up.

But everything worked out! Because "We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28

So in this episode, Audrey sits down with Maddie to unpack the full journey, from burnout and brave decisions, all the way to a role she is genuinely, excitedly walking into. It's a story about identity, transferable skills, trusting God in the waiting, and what it really looks like to step out of the boat.

In this episode, you'll hear:
Why feeling underemployed can amplify burnout in ways that sneak up on you

The self-limiting beliefs that kept her from even imagining a career pivot

The Peter-walking-on-water moment that carried her through the fear

Her top 3 practical job search tips

What trusting God practically looked like: journaling, Scripture, community, and honest prayer

If you've ever felt trapped by your job title, convinced your resume only qualifies you for one thing, or just completely drained by a role that looks great on paper, this episode is for you.

Always cheering you on,
Kelsey Kemp & Audrey Bagarus

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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

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Do you feel behind in your career?

Maybe you’re watching friends move forward while you’re still applying. Maybe you dread being asked, “How’s the job search going?” Or maybe you feel like you’ve done everything right on paper, but you still aren’t getting the results you hoped for.

In this episode, Audrey talks with Katherine, a recent master’s graduate who went from feeling discouraged and stuck in the job market to landing weekly interviews, building new confidence, and accepting an Organizational Change Management role that checked the boxes for her early career goals.

They discuss:
- Why post-grad life can feel so tender and full of comparison
- How to stop seeing yourself as a victim of the job market
- Why consistency matters more than motivation in the job search
- Why early career candidates need to speak with more confidence
- How to redefine success during the job search
- Practical advice for recent graduates and early career professionals

If you’re feeling behind, this conversation is a reminder that God is not late, your story is not over, and your next step may be closer than you think.

Always 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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We are still accepting clients until July 13th. Book your free consultation here: https://portal.kelseykemp.com/public/appointment-scheduler/6222458612c06afee1de0032/schedule

Later this year, on November 13th, we will be officially closing The Called Career after 8 years of helping Christian job seekers discern their calling, navigate career transitions, and land work that aligns with how God uniquely created them. 

In this episode, I talk about: 
Why we are closing The Called Career 

How God has been leading me into this next season 

Why calling can shift without the mission disappearing

What this means for our clients, podcast, website, and resources 

How to release a good thing with peace instead of fear 

Why we want to end this season on a high note 

We will still be accepting new clients until July 13th, so if you or someone you love needs career support, we would be honored to serve them during this final season.

If this podcast has helped you discern your career, hear God more clearly in your job search, or even land a job, please know what an honor it has been to be even a small part of your story.

Always 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

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🌍  Website / https://thecalledcareer.com/
📸  Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_thecalledcareer/
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🎙 Spotify Podcast / https://open.spotify.com/show/5QpGj7lkYYHaZAkLM27R1F
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What do you do when the career path you worked so hard for suddenly disappears?

In this episode, Audrey talks with Cristy, a professor whose academic role was unexpectedly eliminated after years of working toward what felt like a secure and meaningful future. After investing nearly a decade into graduate education, teaching, research, and the pursuit of tenure, Cristy found herself facing a painful question: What now?

They discuss:
What it feels like when the career you built your life around unexpectedly ends

How to grieve the future you thought you were working toward

The difference between career misalignment and life-stage misalignment

Why clarity often comes through exploration, not overthinking

How God can use disruption to reveal a better-fit path

How to trust God when you cannot see far down the road

If your career plan has changed, your job search feels uncertain, or you are wondering what God is doing in your work, this episode will remind you that your calling is not over just because the path looks different than you expected.

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
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📱 Pinterest / https://www.pinterest.com/thecalledcareer/

TIME STAMPS
01:10 — Cristy’s Career Shift from Academia to Teaching
03:50 — When the “Secure” Career Path Falls Apart
08:41 — Career Misalignment vs. Life-Stage Misalignment
09:34 — Exploring New Career Paths Instead of Overthinking
11:30 — How Clarity Came Through Exploration and the Lord
27:22 — The Unexpected Connection That Changed Everything
32:26 — Choosing Between Two Good Offers
39:33 — Placing Hope in God, Not Career Outcomes
41:14 — Encouragement for Anyone Whose Secure Plan Fell Apart

What happens when you come into the career discernment process expecting a major pivot, and God leads you somewhere completely unexpected instead?

In this episode, Audrey sits down with James, a global communications manager who spent 13 years at a nonprofit working in Africa. He came to us feeling burned out, questioning his direction, and wondering if it was finally time to leave his entire career field behind. 

What happened instead? A mindset shift that changed everything, and a dream offer from a gospel-centered ministry, arriving on a Saturday morning. 

Audrey and James discuss:
What it actually means to consecrate your job search

The “less think, more click” motto that became a cornerstone of James’ application process

The bold prayers he prayed, and what happened within the same week

How he landed and aced a values-based interview at a ministry

The encouragement James has for anyone who fears their “big career pivot” won’t be as dramatic as they hoped

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
01:36 — Meet James and his story
04:22 — Seven years of feeling called to ministry, and the doors God closed
06:17 — The discernment process
10:50 — What it means to consecrate the process to God
23:18 — Why "less think, more click" changed everything in the application phase
25:31 — Bold prayers: asking for deliverance and floodgates
42:22 — Interview prep advice: "just be yourself" and why that was actually the strategy
49:06 — The importance of doing your job search in community
57:13 — About Vapor Ministries: the mission, the work, and how to support them