Listen "226: How She Beat Out HUNDREDS of Applicants to Become the Co-Author of 5 Mere Christians | Kaleigh Cox"
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Get the Five Mere Christians book here → https://amzn.to/4lB9M91Read the first chapter for free (Fred Roger’s story) → https://www.jordanraynor.com/fredSee more of Kaleigh’s work with Jordan Raynor → https://www.jordanraynor.comWhat if your “ordinary” job isn’t ordinary at all? What if God is using your faithfulness in unseen and uncelebrated work to prepare you for something far greater, maybe even for eternity?In this episode, I’m joined by Kaleigh Cox, co-author of Five Mere Christians and VP of Marketing at Jordan Raynor & Company. We talk about overcoming the fear of living an “ordinary life,” finding purpose in the jobs we don’t always love, and how to steward your current work well, even when it doesn’t feel like your dream job.We discuss:Why God cares about your workHow to steward your current job well (even if it’s hard)Kaleigh’s journey from fearing an ordinary life to embracing it with purposeThe impact of faithfulness in small thingsPractical advice for creatives and career pivoters longing for meaningIf you feel stuck in a job that doesn’t feel meaningful, this is for you.Cheering you on,Kelsey Kemp & Audrey BagarusBOOK A FREE CALL WITH US THIS WEEK: https://calendly.com/audrey-tcc/consultation-call?month=2025-01FREE CAREER COACHING RESOURCES:Free Training: How to Find and Land a Job You Feel Called to in 8 Straightforward Steps → https://thecalledcareer.com/our-processMore of a reader? Download the 22 page PDF version instead → https://thecalledcareer.mykajabi.com/PDFFOLLOW 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 STAMPS00:00 – Why your ordinary job matters more than you think01:26 – Meet Kaleigh Cox: From sociology major to published author04:36 – Overcoming the fear of an “ordinary life”07:01 – How God uses ordinary work for eternal purposes10:19 – The sacredness of secular work explained14:23 – How Kaleigh became co-author of Five Mere Christians17:20 – Humble audacity: Saying yes to God’s opportunities21:03 – Practical advice for creatives and career pivoters23:44 – Stewarding your current work well, even when it’s hard
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