If you're wondering what faith might have to do with promotion as an entrepreneur, let's just say a lot. By the world's standards "getting ahead" and getting what you want in business can seem like a real dog fight. One that involves social climbing, unhealthy personal sacrifices, and a penchant for more prestige.

But what if I told you there's another way to promotion that doesn't involve any of that?

That's the subject of this month's Faith. Business. Fun podcast.

In this month's episode you'll learn:

Where true promotion comes from

What you need to do to tap into it

What you can do right now to set yourself up for it

What you must believe to experience it

Why you must go down to get up

It's a faith-filled doozy. Ready? Press play now!

P.S. Did you catch my info-packed interview with Jory Fisher on her Heart and Soul Radio show? If you want to know how to mine your business for more revenue right where your stand, you won't want to miss it. Check it out here.

Shiny object syndrome.

It's the kryptonite of every mulit-passionate entrepreneur on the planet.

If you're going to do more, be more, and positively impact others at an even higher level, mastering productivity is a must.

In today's Entrepreneur's of Faith interview series, I talk with author, blogger, speaker and career coach, Jonathan Milligan about how to make the most out of every day you're given to leverage your gifts. In this episode you'll learn:

Two key principles to mastering productivity

A super simple and HIGHLY effective mind trick for getting work done faster

How to accomplish more each year using a white board

Plus, we explore the implications your lens of faith has on your journey as an entrepreneur, content creator, and more.

This is one episode you can't afford to miss!

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by your own dreams and goals?

Like they are just too out of reach for little ol' you?

We've all been there, and if you're not careful, hanging out in that place can quickly turn into discouragement.

Today I want to give you a handful of ideas on how to overcome that thinking.

Annnnd, if you want to dive deep into the faith-based side of this conversation, check out this month's podcast. Inside you'll find some God-sized wisdom for your God-sized dreams.

When I was a lawyer I cried a lot.

Not because I was bored to tears (and I was). Not because I hated my job (and I did). I cried a lot, because I was so unfulfilled in my work.

My spirit longed to do something exciting, meaningful, and creative. So, every day that I endured pushing around five pound packets of paper, and filling out the SAME STINKIN’ FORMS, trapped in a literal Groundhog Day, I felt my spirit slowly sinking into despair.

That desperation led to the intense pursuit of discovering my true calling, and while I don’t know that I’ve evolved to that place yet, I’m much closer now than ever before.

It’s a tremendous feeling, and I’m so glad I listened to the still small voice that beckoned to me while sitting in the frigid confines of my regal legal office. But it wasn’t easy and I felt a whole lotta lost along the way.

Well, that’s great, Marlee. Good for you. But what’s this got to do with me?

I’m so glad you asked. ;)

If you feel like you’re missing the mark when it comes to pinpointing your purpose (how’s that for some alliteration) you’re going to want to put aside a few minutes to watch today’s video. In it, I share three spiritual methods for exploring your true calling, and I introduce you to my new friend, Jory Fisher. 

The methods I’m sharing I learned from Jory during my interview with her for the Entrepreneurs of Faith series I run on the Faith. Business. Fun. Podcast. You can listen to the entire (truly amazing) interview above or in iTunes.

Jory (also a former practicing attorney) is a certified life coach, health coach, purpose coach, and career coach and works primarily with Christian Women Leaders and Entrepreneurs. Her passion is helping women of faith discern their True Purpose™ and achieve optimal health so they can become the women they're called to be, serve the people they're called to serve, and glorify God through success.

During her interview she walks through her process for helping people discover their purpose and push past the self-imposed block that keep them from fulfilling their calling.  It’s one of the best interviews I’ve done to date. Don’t miss it!

You can learn more about Jory and her work by visiting her website www.JoryFisher.com.

And, if you’ve used any similar methods for getting closer to your purpose, I would love to know about them, so be sure to share them in the comments below.

Is you've ever had a nagging feeling like "you're just not good enough," or you find yourself worrying about what other people think, or the possibility of failure, today's podcast and video are for you.

Experiencing feelings of self-doubt as you attempt to grow your business is totally normal. It comes with the territory of entrepreneurship. But if feelings of self-doubt start to keep you from being your best in business (as they typically do), you have to develop the ability to overcome it.

To get a bite-sized briefing on overcoming self-doubt click play to watch the video below.

And...if you want to dive deep into the spiritual conversation on this topic, today's podcast explores the real reasons we experience self-doubt as entrepreneurs, which self-sabotaging behaviors that trigger feelings of self-doubt so that you can easily avoid them, and my personal faith-based weapons for keeping all feelings of self-doubt at bay.

If you're ready to kick-self doubt to the curb and start doing more with confidence and ease, today's training will set you in the right direction.

The New Year is fast approaching and if you haven't reflected on the year to close and started planning for the year ahead, it's not too late.

The question is, how will you prepare?

What or better yet, who will influence the way you set goals in 2014 and is there any room for God in that process?

In today's podcast I'm addressing that exact topic, and giving you my personal formula for collaborating with my Creator to achieve amazing results in my business and my life year after year.

Click play to listen in now!

If you’re willing to keep it real, you’ve got to admit, there has probably been a time or two where you’ve felt a tad bit jealous or envious of another entrepreneur.

Maybe it took the form of a harmless negative comment or full on competition, but whatever the case, you can guarantee that jealousy and envy are pure poison for your business.

In today’s podcast, I dive deep into the spiritual crud that jealousy and envy produce in your life as an entrepreneur. We’ll talk about the exact reason jealousy and envy are such dangerous emotions, why God is so deeply offended by them, and exactly how to use your spiritual wisdom to free yourself from them.

It’s gonna be deep…and fun.

Listen now!

Resources mentioned in this podcast:

The Possibility of Today

http://www.possibilityoftoday.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/possibilityoftoday

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/SibylChavis

Have a question or comment about the content in this podcast? Leave it in the comments section below.

Allow me to introduce you to Steve Hoeft.

Steve is the founder of Faith Driven Business, a brand-new online network for Christian entrepreneurs.

After an incredible encounter with God that changed the trajectory of his career in an instant, Steve launched Faith Driven Business to do three things: Connect, Grow and Give.

In today’s podcast, Steve shares the best formula for mixing your faith and business, why serving others in business truly brings glory to god, and how to seek divine insight on a day to day business as an entrepreneur.

If you are new to business, thinking about taking the plunge, or wondering exactly how God might speak to you about your business you don’t want to miss this episode.

Listen now!

Resources mentioned in this podcast:

Faith Driven Business

Newsletter Signup for The Vineyard: http://faithdrivenbusiness.org/index.php/connects/newsletter-sign-up.html

Facebook: Facebook.com/FaithDrivenBusiness

Twitter: @FaithDrivenBiz (And Steve's Twitter handle is @SteveHoeft)

Faith Driven Business LinkedIn Group

Have a question or comment about the content in this podcast? Leave it in the comments section below.

This is by far the most personal podcast I’ve ever published. It may also be one of the most important.

At the beginning of 2013 I got really sick, and what I discovered was that while I was physically sick, I was spiritually sick too.

Somehow my success mindset had taken a turn for the worst and the results were not pretty.

In today’s podcast, I’ve shared exactly what went wrong, why it’s so dangerous for you spiritually and professionally, and how to maintain a healthy business mindset.

Listen now!

Resources mentioned in this podcast:

Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur: http://kingdomdrivenentrepreneur.com

Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur Community (Free & Private): http://kingdomdrivenentrepreneur.com/community/

Would you like to be featured in a “Rising Tide Spotlight?” If you think you’ve got something special the world should know about, I want to hear about it. Leave your nomination in the comments section below and if you make the cut, I’ll be in touch!

Have a question or comment about the content in this podcast? Leave it in the comments section below.

Divorce is such an ugly word, but for many of us it’s a difficult reality.

More likely than not you have been directly impacted by a divorce, or you know someone who has, and you know it's never easy.

How could it be possible to experience divorce with joy?

Enter author, speaker, and divorce lawyer, Joy Ragan.

Joy practices both criminal and family law in Orlando, Florida. But, it’s her passion for helping couples and families heal through the process of divorce that led her to pave a path for finding joy in the midst of the painful process that is divorce.

I invited Joy to share her experience as a divorce lawyer in this Entrepreneurs of Faith interview because often times people associate facilitating something like divorce with being in opposition to faith.

So, as an entrepreneur of faith, how do you navigate these choppy waters? Joy shows us how.

In today’s interview you will learn:

How to see success through eyes of faith

The freedom and peace found in being led by faith as an entrepreneur

What it really means to "Divorce with Joy"

The power of following your heart in business

AND MUCH MORE

To learn more about Joy and her book visit: http://divorcewithjoy.com/ today.