The Letisha Bereola Show

God’s Calling, Career & Purpose: Am I on the Right Path?

Have you ever looked at your life and wondered: Am I still doing what God called me to do?

Nearly 30 years ago, I encountered God in a way that changed my life. I was a teenager on fire for Jesus, surrounded by prayer, prophecy and this deep belief that God had a purpose for my life and would use my voice for His glory.

Then I grew up.

I became a journalist, wife, mother, entrepreneur and media executive. God has opened doors I could never have orchestrated for myself. And yet, somewhere in the middle of building a very full life, I started wondering: Where did the fire go?

In this episode, I'm wrestling honestly with calling, purpose, ambition, career and what happens when the life God has given you doesn't necessarily look like the calling you imagined.

And then God led me to Esther.

One detail stopped me: God is never explicitly named in the book of Esther, yet His providence seems to be everywhere.

That led me to Tim Keller's teaching on Esther and the Hiddenness of God—and to a question I can't stop thinking about:

What if God has been present all along?

I don't have the answer yet. I'm going back into Esther, listening to Keller's series and looking at my own life with fresh eyes.

I'll report back.

In this episode:

• How my early encounters with God shaped my understanding of calling
• What happens when spiritual fire meets ordinary adult life
• Career ambition, ministry and whether they have to be separate
• How to think about God's purpose when your path doesn't look how you expected
• Why Esther's story caught my attention
• The hiddenness and providence of God
• The question I'm taking into my next season: What if God has been here all along?

If you've ever wondered whether you're still on the path God has for you, DM me on Instagram. I really want to hear your story.

Currently listening to: Esther Series

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Do you ever feel like you love God deeply, but still struggle to consistently spend time in His Word?

In this honest and vulnerable episode, Letisha shares about the gap between where we are in our faith journey and where we long to be. Even after decades of following Jesus, she admits that consistent, intentional Bible study is still something she has to fight for.

If you're balancing work, family, health, relationships, and all the demands of everyday life, you're not alone. This conversation is an invitation to stop striving for perfection and instead make space for God to transform us through His Word.

Inspired by a recent message from Pastor Tim Timberlake and a fresh study of 1 Peter, Letisha launches the 30 for 30 Challenge: spending at least 30 intentional minutes in Scripture each day for the next 30 days.

If you've been longing to reconnect with God, reignite your passion for Scripture, or simply build a more consistent rhythm with Him, this episode is for you.

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I'm turning 42 next weekend, and somewhere between leaving TV news, raising two kids, and building this media path, I let a slow drift happen with my health — and I finally see the full picture.

This episode is me on the journey, not ahead of it. I'm talking honestly about what shifts in your early 40s (the recovery, the sleep, the hormones, the not-feeling-comfortable-in-your-skin), and the exact strategy I'm using to find my way back: getting around sweaty, determined people, investing in a trainer, getting outside, and discovering that tennis might be my activity soulmate. I also found out something I'd forgotten — I'm a competitor, and she's still in there.

If you've felt that nudge too, especially as a caregiver who never makes her own list, come along with me.

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Everything is going well — the job, the business, the family, the health — and yet something feels out of order. In this stripped-down, unglamorous return to the mic, Tish gets honest about the restlessness of being blessed but off-track, and the simple call she's been circling around for decades: her voice.

Turning to Exodus 13:17, she sits with a truth that reframes the wandering seasons: God didn't lead the Israelites by the shortest road to the Promised Land — He took them the long way, on purpose, for their good. This is a conversation about recommitment, about resisting the pull toward flashier ideas, and about the quiet gift of building something in relationship with God rather than rushing the destination.

In this episode:

Key verse: Exodus 13:17 — "He took them the long way for their own good."

Reflection question: What has God called you to that may not be glamorous or flashy — and are you ready to make space for it again?

Connect with Tish: Find Letisha Bereola on Instagram and send a DM to share what God is calling you back to.

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In this episode, I'm not here to pile on Emma or cancel her blueprint. I'm here to do something harder — hold it up against the living Word and ask what a Christian woman should do with it. Because some of what Emma is saying? I can hear the whispers of God. But most of it? We need our discernment glasses on.

We get into:

Why the allure of Emma's message is so real — especially if you're an ambitious girl who's always had big dreams

The love of money vs. money itself — and why that distinction matters for Christian women building wealth (1 Timothy 6:10)

Why the order of things is everything — Emma says start with yourself, Jesus says start with me (Matthew 6:33)

What happens when we build without an eternal perspective — and what we might be trading without realizing it (Matthew 6:19-21)

The Romans 12:2 antidote — why daily renewal of the mind isn't optional when the world is this loud

The Indiana Jones scene that perfectly illustrates what we're all choosing between

This isn't a judgment on Emma. It's a mirror for us.

"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind." — Romans 12:2

My top pick for you is #3 — it's the most provocative without being mean-spirited, and it names the tension you're actually exploring in the episode. It'll get clicks from both camps: women who love Emma and women who are skeptical of her. The curiosity gap is wide open.

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Finding Clarity in Purpose and Calling: A Personal ReflectionIn this episode, Letisha shares her deeply personal journey in understanding her purpose, emphasizing the importance of aligning with God's calling, and offering practical insights for listeners seeking clarity in their own lives. She explores the intersection of faith, purpose, and everyday living, encouraging us to focus on what truly matters.

Key Topics:

The universal quest for purpose and why it questions our significance

Letitia's story of growing up without her father and how it shaped her search for worth

The impact of cultural expectations and prophetic words about leadership and greatness

The cycle of questioning purpose, confusion, and the comparison trap fueled by social media

The importance of self-identity rooted in God's view: being His creation, daughter, and masterpiece

Declaring purpose as keeping Jesus as the focus and point of passion

Loving, helping, and pointing others to Christ as the core of purpose

Using one's gifts—particularly voice—to serve and glorify God

The role of intimacy with Jesus in healing wounds and gaining supernatural vision

Moving in God's strength rather than our own, and trusting His guidance

The significance of inner peace and love from God surpassing external success

Timestamps: 00:00 - Asking "What is purpose?" and why it matters

00:25 - Introduction and Letitia's purpose story

01:19 - Early influences: teenage faith and prophetic words

02:52 - Growing up without a father and its impact on worth

03:40 - The call and understanding God's purpose for life

04:30 - Fascination with God's creation and eternal questions

05:43 - Seasons of purpose confusion and motivation loss

06:36 - Declaring an end to purpose confusion and the business of purpose coaching

07:26 - The pitfalls of chasing countless purpose frameworks

08:44 - Embracing the wonder and awe of purpose without paralysis

09:31 - The comparison trap and social media’s influence

10:48 - The reality behind social media portrayals of confidence

12:04 - Claiming certainty in knowing who I am in Christ

12:41 - Your identity as God's creation and daughter

13:34 - Declaring purpose: keeping Jesus as the focus

14:09 - Loving others and pointing them to Christ in daily life

15:39 - Using voice and communication for God's glory

16:51 - The danger of busyness and disconnect from God's guidance

17:44 - Relationship with God as the foundation for purpose

18:30 - Moving in God's strength and releasing our gifts to Him

19:14 - Healing wounds through connection with Jesus

20:25 - Gaining eternal vision and discernment through purpose aligned with God

21:37 - Experiencing the love of God and its impact on life and work

22:24 - Living in flow and alignment with God's purpose

23:34 - Simplifying life by focusing on what Jesus has already told us

24:00 - Trusting God to guide daily steps and embracing ongoing growthResources & Links:

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AI is advancing faster than anyone predicted — and most of the conversation is about economics, ethics, and innovation. But there's a layer nobody is talking about loudly enough, and it's the spiritual one.

In this episode, Tish explores the identity crisis quietly building beneath the surface of the AI revolution. When a machine can outperform us at most work-related tasks, what happens to the worth we've wrapped up in our productivity? And more importantly — what does Scripture say about who we actually are?

We go back to Genesis and the Hebrew word tzelem — the image of God — and why that single truth is the anchor your identity needs right now. This isn't a tech episode. It's a Kingdom conversation about dignity, authority, and what makes us irreplaceable in a world that's changing fast.

Tish also gets personal about why she's been studying this intersection of faith and AI, and why she believes Christians need to be in this conversation — not out of fear, but out of spiritual responsibility.

If you've ever felt like your worth is tied to what you produce, this episode will hit differently.

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Your attention is being fought over — and right now, the screens are winning. In this episode, we get real about what it actually takes to hear from God when life is loud, your calendar is maxed out, and your phone never stops buzzing.

This isn't about becoming a monk. It's about being ruthless with where you give your attention — because what you give your attention to, expands.

In this episode, we talk through four practical, tried-and-true ways to discern God's voice in the middle of the noise:

This one is personal. It's honest. And it's a challenge to both of us to stop giving the best of our attention to everything but God.

If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend who's been feeling spiritually disconnected.

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We throw around phrases like "I trust God" and "I live a surrendered life" — but what does that actually look like on a random Tuesday when you feel behind, burned out, and like this can't possibly be the extraordinary life you were called to?

In this episode, Letisha gets real about what she's learning in the middle of her own surrender journey — not from the destination, but from the road. She shares four practical ways to stop running ahead of God and start making real space for Him to be God in your life: being present in the season you're in, slowing down your reactions to inspiration and ideas, checking your intuition against Scripture, and knowing your own patterns well enough to build guardrails before you need them.

This is for the woman who has faith, who prays, who believes — and who's still wondering why it feels like she's hitting walls. Surrender, it turns out, isn't a dramatic one-time event. It's a slow, daily return. And you don't have to figure it out alone.

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Maybe you can relate. Maybe there's a part of your life where you've been saying "God, bless this plan" instead of "God, what's YOUR plan?" Your career? Your relationships? Your financial security? The impact you want to make?

In this episode, I'm getting vulnerable about the secret kingdom I've been running in my heart—the protected space where I wanted God's approval but not necessarily His leadership. And I'm discovering that I'm not alone in this. So many of us have these little kingdoms we've built, and we don't even realize we're exhausted from trying to be both the queen AND let God be king.

We'll talk about what true surrender actually looks like (and why it's not as scary as it sounds), what happens when we finally stop protecting our plans, and why a life fully surrendered to God isn't a boring consolation prize—it's actually beyond anything we could manufacture on our own.

This conversation is for anyone who's tired of the tension between their plans and God's peace. For the ambitious woman who's starting to wonder if maybe... just maybe... there's more freedom in letting go than in holding on so tight.

Come process this with me. I'm still figuring it out myself, and I'd love for you to be part of the journey.

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