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Ep. 5 - Where People, Place, and Context Shape Your Calling
In this episode of Buried Talent, Ken and Patrick unpack one of the most overlooked questions about calling: Where does God want me?
Instead of chasing the American dream or simply following comfort and status, the conversation dives into a deeper, gospel-driven view of place. They explore how Scripture, real-life examples, and global stories show that “where” isn’t just about geography—it’s about obedience, faithfulness, and community.
From Daniel in Babylon to Esther in the palace to modern entrepreneurs fighting human trafficking in Nepal, this episode challenges young professionals to rethink how God might be calling them to stay, go, or serve right where they are.
Whether you’re discerning a global mission, investing in your local city, or wrestling with how your career fits into Kingdom impact, this episode will help you clarify your next step.
Resources Mentioned- Clarity of Calling Assessment
- Solving the World’s Greatest Problems
- Praxis Labs Opportunities for Redemptive Imagination
- Eagle Venture Fund
- 00:02 – Welcome & episode intro
- 00:33 – Why “where” is a critical part of calling
- 01:13 – The false belief of chasing the American dream
- 02:24 – Gospel-driven wealth vs. prosperity/poverty mindsets
- 03:50 – The danger of the broad and easy path
- 05:06 – American dream disguised in church culture
- 05:59 – Biblical example: Daniel in Babylon
- 06:42 – Seek the prosperity of the city (Jeremiah 29)
- 07:27 – Modern example: engineer fighting trafficking in Nepal
- 08:53 – Staying faithful in the U.S. context
- 09:36 – Introducing the Clarity of Calling Assessment
- 10:23 – Esther as a model of “being placed”
- 10:56 – The importance of people, not just place
- 11:31 – Three rapid-fire modern examples of calling lived out
- 13:42 – Financial advisors & stewarding wealth for the Kingdom
- 14:12 – Local solutions to global problems (sex trafficking & pornography)
- 15:49 – Startups dismantling toxic industries
- 16:29 – Practical steps: discern, assess, and act locally
- 17:56 – Closing thoughts & preview of next episode
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By Frontier OperatorsIn this episode of Buried Talent, Ken and Patrick unpack one of the most overlooked questions about calling: Where does God want me?
Instead of chasing the American dream or simply following comfort and status, the conversation dives into a deeper, gospel-driven view of place. They explore how Scripture, real-life examples, and global stories show that “where” isn’t just about geography—it’s about obedience, faithfulness, and community.
From Daniel in Babylon to Esther in the palace to modern entrepreneurs fighting human trafficking in Nepal, this episode challenges young professionals to rethink how God might be calling them to stay, go, or serve right where they are.
Whether you’re discerning a global mission, investing in your local city, or wrestling with how your career fits into Kingdom impact, this episode will help you clarify your next step.
Resources Mentioned- Clarity of Calling Assessment
- Solving the World’s Greatest Problems
- Praxis Labs Opportunities for Redemptive Imagination
- Eagle Venture Fund
- 00:02 – Welcome & episode intro
- 00:33 – Why “where” is a critical part of calling
- 01:13 – The false belief of chasing the American dream
- 02:24 – Gospel-driven wealth vs. prosperity/poverty mindsets
- 03:50 – The danger of the broad and easy path
- 05:06 – American dream disguised in church culture
- 05:59 – Biblical example: Daniel in Babylon
- 06:42 – Seek the prosperity of the city (Jeremiah 29)
- 07:27 – Modern example: engineer fighting trafficking in Nepal
- 08:53 – Staying faithful in the U.S. context
- 09:36 – Introducing the Clarity of Calling Assessment
- 10:23 – Esther as a model of “being placed”
- 10:56 – The importance of people, not just place
- 11:31 – Three rapid-fire modern examples of calling lived out
- 13:42 – Financial advisors & stewarding wealth for the Kingdom
- 14:12 – Local solutions to global problems (sex trafficking & pornography)
- 15:49 – Startups dismantling toxic industries
- 16:29 – Practical steps: discern, assess, and act locally
- 17:56 – Closing thoughts & preview of next episode