The Identity Midwife Podcast

Calling Forth the 12: Why You Keep Delaying God's Call (And What It's Costing You)


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"When God calls you to show up, he does not expect you to come with everything intact. He's not waiting for you to be perfect. If you were perfect, you wouldn't need him. You grow while you go, and eventually the reward outweighs the fear." —Kishea Boyd

Some clarity cannot be unseen. When God reveals direction, returning to comfort starts to feel heavier than the risk of moving forward. Staying in limbo slowly drains momentum, purpose, and trust.

In this conversation, Keisha addresses those who are not exploring faith casually but are wrestling with a specific call they have already acknowledged. She shares how obedience unfolds through movement, why fear does not disqualify us, and how delay quietly shifts what we were meant to steward.

Topics include:

  • The hidden cost of waiting too long

  • Why God does not require us to arrive whole

  • How fear distorts timing and identity

  • The danger of shrinking after hearing no

  • Understanding assignment and alignment

  • Why obedience is built on trust, not certainty

  • When it is time to stop revisiting the same question

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Episode Highlights:

02:25 Facing Resistance– Excuses, Discernment, & Delays

03:15 Obedience & The Cost of Waiting

04:00 Your Unique Calling– Domino Effect

04:35 Overcoming Fear & Accusation– Walking in Faith

06:48 Keep Moving Forward in Obedience

Resources:

  • Coaching Service: https://www.shapedonpurpose.com/services

Meet Your Host:

Kishea Boyd is a woman whose journey began not with triumph but with a search for identity, purpose, and the heart of God in every season. After serving over 20 years in the U.S. Coast Guard, where she honed resilience and leadership, she found her true strength not in uniform, but in faith. Rededicating her life to Christ in 1999 marked a turning point, leading her into ministry, mentorship, and a deeper understanding of who she was called to be. Through the joys of family life with her husband, Quinton, and their son, Kameron, and through the challenges that shaped her, Kishea has learned that God's love never lets go. Today, she lives to help others rediscover identity, healing, and purpose through Him.

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The Identity Midwife PodcastBy Kishea Boyd