Have you ever felt that quiet tension between your ambition and your faith?

You love Jesus.
You’re grateful for the gifts and opportunities He’s given you.
And yet… the pace feels relentless.

The meetings, the deadlines, the expectations, the invisible pressure to keep achieving and proving. Even when things are going well, there can still be a restlessness underneath it all.

That’s why I’m so grateful for this week’s conversation on The Love Offering Podcast with Erin Harrigan about her book, Redefining Hustle: Navigating Success with Jesus.

Erin speaks directly to high-achieving Christian women—women who care deeply about excellence in their work but don’t want success to come at the cost of their peace, their families, or their intimacy with God.

In our conversation, we talk about:

• The subtle ways self-reliance sneaks into our work
• Why hustle culture can quietly shape our identity
• How to pursue ambition without striving for worth
• Practical rhythms that anchor your workday in Christ
• What it looks like to measure success differently

What I love most is that Erin doesn’t tell women to abandon ambition. Instead, she invites us to surrender it—to bring our goals, businesses, and careers under the lordship of Jesus so that our work becomes an offering rather than an idol.

As someone who understands the tension of building a platform, stewarding opportunities, and caring for family at the same time, this message felt especially timely. We can work diligently and faithfully without carrying the crushing weight of proving ourselves.

You were never meant to hustle for your value.
You already have it in Christ.

If you’re feeling stretched thin, quietly burned out, or simply hungry for a healthier rhythm, I think this episode will encourage you deeply.

Praying this conversation helps you release striving and receive the steady, sustaining presence of the Lord in your work.

With love,
Rachael

 

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