231: Work-Life Balance Tips That Actually Work for Christian Professionals

12/08/2025 58 min

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Are you stuck white-knuckling your way through a job you can’t stand?In this episode, we talk about how to achieve work-life balance, not just by cutting hours or adding flexibility, but by aligning your work with your God-given calling. We discuss:The heart check you need before changing jobs or asking for more flexibilityWhy loving your work changes your whole life (and even your budget)Practical steps to set healthy boundaries, boost your productivity, and reclaim your SabbathHow to create a life you don’t need to escape fromWhether you’re a Christian professional facing burnout, dreaming of a career pivot, or simply seeking for more joy in your work, this will inspire and equip you to steward your calling well.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 STAMPS01:23 – Why “flexibility” isn’t the answer to burnout05:04 – A heart check: Philippians 2 and working with humility13:07 – Working according to your God-given design18:16 – “Create a life you don’t want to escape from”26:39 – Step 1: Remove energy drains from your personal life33:03 – Step 2: Boost your effectiveness at work37:44 – Step 3: Setting boundaries and systems with others50:56 – Step 5: Planning your future with God

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