Posts in Confidence and Self Doubt
Podcast Episode 101 - Faith Driven Athlete and Entrepreneur with Adam LaRoche

When Adam LaRoche, Golden Glove Winner and Standout for the Chicago WhiteSox decided to retire from professional baseball, his decision seemed like one of the most unexpected moves in sports. But for those who know him, this move aligned perfectly with the integrity of his character…

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God Invites Us Into Renewal

As a society, we are in the throes of a collective panic attack. Anxiety and loneliness are on the rise, with 77 percent of our population experiencing physical symptoms of stress on a regular basis. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Drawing from her own battle with depression and anxiety, Rebekah Lyons, author and co-founder of Q, will share a pathway to establish four life-giving rhythms that quiet inner chaos and make room for a flourishing life.

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Faith Fuels Work

“When things get hard, remember God is with you and equips you to work. Remember that He calls you to ‘Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go’ (Joshua 1:9). Remember the joy you feel when you see others realize that their work has dignity because God allows us to be His representatives.” Katie Adkins, founder of Adkins Talent Solutions, shows us how our work is ultimately fueled by our faith and our “why”. Every now and then we need to remind ourselves of the “why” of our work.

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Rethinking Mentorship … And Why You Need It

When you think of “mentorship,” what comes to mind? A cookie-cutter idea of what a mentor looks like and does? Something stiff and one dimensional? Hallie Graves, lawyer and director of the Austin chapter of Polished, wants to open our eyes to the different “flavors” of mentors out there, and how we can make our time with them as beneficial as possible. This is an interview done with 4Word.

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Podcast Episode 94 - How Should a Christian Let People Go? with Vic Ho of Fivestars

Today features one of our first repeat guests! Vic Ho is the founder of Fivestars—a business with the mission of “transforming transactions into relationships.” He shared a little about what they do, but he also talked about what happened when the start-up hit a rough patch and needed to lay off 50 people. Vic felt compelled to take a different approach, one that was consistent with the company’s values, and in doing so, he set an example for other Faith Driven Entrepreneurs to follow...

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God Saved Me From Success

“In the early days of the business, we were flying. We were growing, hiring, and making a big splash… It was the Silicon Valley dream and I was one of the few, the proud, the chosen. Pride is a funny and destructive thing. But God in His incredible graciousness dashed me hard against the rocks to break this pride into pieces.”

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Achieve Perfection or Pursue Excellence?

“One of our four corporate objectives in our $300 million enterprise was ‘To pursue Excellence’. I like that better than ‘Achieve Perfection’, don’t you? It takes the pressure off, but doesn’t let us off the hook. It’s important that we get excellence right, under a biblical banner, so we can execute God’s way.” 

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What is Christian about Entrepreneurship

One of the best definitions of entrepreneurship is that of Harvard Professor Howard Stevenson (1983): “the pursuit of opportunity beyond the tangible resources that you currently control”. This short yet powerful definition has three components, and each is worth deeper consideration, particularly if you are a follower of Christ.

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"Find Your Passion is Terrible Advice" - Commentary by Luke Roush

The Atlantic’s article, ‘Find Your Passion’ Is Awful Advice, discusses how we could end up finding more meaning in our work by not finding and following our passions. Since our passions are developed over time, and not fixed from birth, Luke Roush suggests we intentionally nurture passions rather than find them.

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