Why does God sometimes call us to leave things that we love, that are serving others, and glorifying Him? Whether it’s a fulfilling role, cherished relationships, or a thriving ministry, it can be confusing when the gentle whisper of the Holy Spirit nudges us to let go of what seems perfect and purposeful.

In today’s episode, we delve into the reasons behind God’s prompting to leave what we love and explore the remarkable rewards that come when we obey.

💡Today’s Big Idea: Leaving positions of relevance, popularity, and power are invitations to greater know Christ.

⚡️Today’s Small Step: If God is prompting you to leave a position or role for a time, ask Him to give you a vision of the greater treasure.

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QUOTES

“The central question is, are the leaders of the future truly men and women of God, people with an ardent desire to dwell in God’s presence, to listen to God’s voice, to look at God’s beauty, to touch God’s incarnate Word, and to taste fully God’s infinite goodness.” Henri Nouwen

“The way of the Christian leader is not the way of upward mobility in which our world has invested so much, but the way of downward mobility ending on the cross.” Henri Nouwen

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LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:

Book: In the Name of Jesus: Reflections on Christian Leadership by Henri Nouwen

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In moments like wrapping up a conversation, putting the finishing touches on a project, or winding down the day with unfinished tasks, it’s common to feel the pull of worry, stress, and regret. We replay scenarios, second-guess ourselves, and fret over potential outcomes. However, there’s another path available to us: after giving our all, we can choose to fully entrust the results to God.

In this episode, we delve into God’s invitation to give our best effort and then release the outcomes to Him. We’ll explore the art of discernment, understanding when to persist and when to surrender. 

Join us as we navigate this vital practice, learning how to cultivate trust in God’s guidance and find peace in letting go.

💡Today’s Big Idea: Abandon Outcomes to God

⚡️Today’s Small Step: Prayerfully pick one situation where God is inviting you to abandon the outcomes to Him, and then choose a practice to help you turn it over to Him.

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LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:

The Pace of Grace Community: Learn more or join for only $10 a month. No long-term commitment.

Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace on Apple or Spotify

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​Purpose-driven living is important, fulfilling, and at times, frustrating. After all, if we are actively partnering with God in living out our purpose on earth, why is progress so slow? Why do so many things go wrong?

In this episode, we’ll look at what drives and motivates God and what we can learn from that. Is being purpose-driven at the center of all He does, or is the deeper reality that God starts with “who?” Who He is, who He loves, and who He is committed to helping us become.

💡Today’s Big Idea: As you think about purpose, “Start with Who” God is calling you to be.

⚡️Today’s Small Step: Download our Free “Start with Who” worksheets to discern  “Who” God’s calling you to become more of in this season of your life. www.paceofgracepodcast.com/free.

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QUOTES

“The most important thing in your life is not what you do; it’s who you become. That’s what you will take into eternity.” Dallas Willard

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LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:

Start with Why Ted Talk:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4ZoJKF_VuA 

The Pace of Grace Community: Learn more or join for only $10 a month. No long-term commitment.

Start With Who Worksheet

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Jesus didn’t hustle to earn God’s love; He was already enveloped in it. Guess what? So are we! This liberating truth beckons us to exhale, hit the pause button more often, savor extended moments with God, and entrust the outcomes to His capable hands.

Don’t miss this week’s episode where we delve deeper into Frank Lake’s transformative research on ‘The Cycle of Grace.’ We’ll explore how Jesus Himself operated from this cycle and share actionable steps you can take to do the same.

💡Today’s Big Idea: We are not working for God’s love, we are working from it.

⚡️Today’s Small Step: Write this on a post-it note and pray it throughout this week, “Father, thank you that I am already accepted and loved.”

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QUOTE:

“Grace is not opposed to effort, it is opposed to earning.” Dallas Willard

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LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:

S1-E4: The Cycle of Works: Weary and Worn Out

Learn more about Soul Care Coaching

Pace of Grace Podcast Website

The Cycle of Grace: Living in Sacred Balance book by Trevor Hudson

Practice the Presence of God: 50+ Simple Ways to Enjoy God All Day

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Do you ever wonder why, even when we’re following the path God has laid out for us, we still find ourselves weary and worn out? It’s an age-old question that never seems to go away. Well, today we’ve got some refreshing answers that will reinvigorate your soul.

Tune in to explore the groundbreaking research of Frank Lake on the ‘Cycle of Works.’ Discover how you can serve God – not just obediently, radically, and faithfully, but most importantly, in a way that’s sustainable for your soul.

💡Today’s Big Idea: Our default mode is the Cycle of Works which leaves us weary, worn out, and grasping for what we already have.

⚡️Today’s Small Step: Practice taking a small break every day this week.

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LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:

Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace on Apple or Spotify

Grab a copy of The Prayer Powered Entrepreneur

Learn more about Soul Care Coaching

Pace of Grace Podcast Website

The Cycle of Grace: Living in Sacred Balance book by Trevor Hudson

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We live in unusual and challenging times. Despite being surrounded by people, many feel overwhelmingly lonely. We’re swimming in gigabytes of information, yet it seems like very few know us for who we truly are.

God created us with a longing to belong, so what do we do when we can’t find people who support us, cheer us on, and celebrate us for who God made us to be?

In today’s episode, you’ll learn three practical ways to help you find your people and your place in this world.

Don’t miss my personal invitation for you to join our new “Pace of Grace Patreon Community.” It’s a community of Christ-followers who are committed to cultivating sustainable and delightful rhythms for living and working at God’s pace of grace.

💡Today’s Big Idea: You already have a seat at God’s Table of Belonging. Live from that confident place.

⚡️Today’s Small Step: Check out our “Pace of Grace Patreon Community” at www.PaceofGrace.com/community

Life is already too complex, so the goal of this community is to be delightfully simple and simply delightful. We offer two Grace Gatherings each month and a grace-filled online community to help us stay connected in between.

GRACE GATHERINGS:

• Monthly Prayer and Planning Meeting with God: The first Tuesday of each month (11:00-11:50 am ET: Replays available), you can enjoy a spacious, interactive Monthly Prayer and Planning Meeting with God. It’s a facilitated conversation that allows you to prayerfully chart a course for the upcoming month by fully partnering with God.
• Growing Deeper in Grace: The third Tuesday of the month (11:00-11:50 am ET: Replays available), you’ll discover the beauty of Growing Deeper in Grace, by engaging in interactive activities and having rich conversations that are both deeply spiritual and intensely practical.

ONLINE COMMUNITY:

• If you like the online space, you will love our warm and spiritually thoughtful online community. I’m probably biased, but I consider these friends of mine some of the world’s most fabulous people.

AFFORDABLE & ACCESSIBLE: Prayerfully become a supporter at the level (or tier) most comfortable for you ($25, $15, or even $10 a month,) and receive full access to all our benefits. We are committed to making this as affordable as possible and trusting God to bless your generosity in supernatural ways.

Come when you can, and participate as much or as little as you would like. There’s never any guilt or obligation.

LEARN MORE AT: www.PaceofGrace.com/community

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LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:

Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace on Apple or Spotify

Pace of Grace Patreon Community

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We’re all busy. Overworked, overloaded, and overwhelmed because there’s not enough time to do everything God has called us to do. Or is there?

Today we’re exploring the powerful concept of “time-enoughness,” the fact that there is always enough time to do what God created us to do. The question is, how can the beauty of “time-enoughness” permeate every minute of every day?

💡Today’s Big Idea: There is enough time to do everything God has called us to do.

⚡️Today’s Small Step: Choose one place in your life today to be fully present while releasing yourself from the false guilt that there are other places you should be. 

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LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:

The Pace of Grace Community: Learn more or join for only $10 a month. No long-term commitment.

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Have you ever been deeply moved by a sermon, podcast, or retreat, only to forget the main point a few days later?

You are not alone. Studies show that most people forget 90 percent of a sermon within 48 hours.

The good news is that God is not surprised by our forgetfulness. He lovingly planned for it and built a grace-paced way for us to absorb and live out His truth.

In this episode, we explore why insight alone is not enough to bring lasting change. We also look at how God, through both Scripture and neuroscience, invites us into rhythms that help His truth sink in and stay with us.

Here is what you will hear in today’s episode:

• Why powerful insights tend to fade over time

• What actually leads to transformation in real life

• How our brains are wired to change through practice, not just awareness

• Four simple spiritual rhythms that help us hold onto what matters most

• An invitation to return to what God has already said and let it shape us again this summer

💡Today’s Big Idea: True change comes from repetition, not just realization.

⚡️Today’s Small Step: Join me this summer for our encore episodes. Together, we will give grace the space to do what it does best—shape us gently from the inside out.

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LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:

🌳 Grace Breaks: 50 Ways to Connect With God During Your Busy Day

Need a breath of fresh air?

Download 50 Grace Breaks—soul-restoring pauses to help you reconnect with God, renew your strength, and remember why your work matters.

💛 Get yours at paceofgrace.com/free

🌿 Practice the Presence: 50+ Ways to Enjoy God All Day

Simple. Soulful. Doable.

This beautiful guide offers more than 50 gentle ways to stay connected with God in the middle of your real, ordinary day. From brushing your teeth to folding laundry, you’ll discover sacred moments hidden in plain sight.

✨ Download it here and begin enjoying God all day long. Practice the Presence: 50+ Ways to Enjoy God All Day

📖 90-Day Adventure with God

Want a deeper walk with God—but not sure where to start?

This printable PDF invites you into a 90-day journey with Jesus, one small step at a time. Thoughtful prompts, simple reflections, and a flexible rhythm help you meet with God in ways that are both rich and realistic.

💛 Start your adventure today—He’s already waiting for you. 90-Day Adventure with God

🌿The Pace of Grace Community 🌿

Slow down. Breathe deep. Grow in grace.

Join a community of like-minded believers who are committed to living and working at God’s pace—without the hustle, hurry, or overwhelm. Inside, you’ll find encouragement, practical tools, and a sacred space to pause, reflect, and realign with what matters most.

✨ Monthly live gatherings ✨ Prayer, support, and connection ✨ Simple practices to nurture your soul

No long-term commitment—just a gentle invitation to step into a rhythm of grace. Join today for only $10/month! [www.paceofgrace.com/community]

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What if doing less could actually lead to more—more peace, more fruitfulness, more joy?

In a world that celebrates hustle, hurry, and high output, slowing down can feel like falling behind. But what if it's actually the path to deep transformation and lasting impact?

In this episode, I share the story of a year that felt like a detour but became one of the most fruitful seasons of my life. Along the way, we’ll explore surprising research, spiritual truths, and biblical rhythms that invite us to trade burnout for abiding.

You’ll discover:

• Why a small town in Pennsylvania held the secret to longer life (and what it has to do with your business)

• The three principles of Slow Productivity from Cal Newport’s latest book

• What Jesus modeled about doing less—but doing it with purpose and power

• How my “least productive year” led to the most meaningful work I’ve ever done

• Practical reflection questions to help you step off the hamster wheel and into the pace of grace

Whether you’re in ministry, business, or simply navigating life’s demands, this episode offers encouragement and a new vision for what real productivity can look like—slower, deeper, and sweeter.

💡Today’s Big Idea: The best work takes time—and that’s by design

⚡️Today’s Small Step: Identify one area where God is inviting you to slow down and lean in.

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LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:

📘 The Prayer Powered Entrepreneur

📕 Cal Newport’s book Slow Productivity

🌿The Pace of Grace Community 🌿

Slow down. Breathe deep. Grow in grace.

Join a community of like-minded believers who are committed to living and working at God’s pace—without the hustle, hurry, or overwhelm. Inside, you’ll find encouragement, practical tools, and a sacred space to pause, reflect, and realign with what matters most.

✨ Monthly live gatherings ✨ Prayer, support, and connection ✨ Simple practices to nurture your soul

No long-term commitment—just a gentle invitation to step into a rhythm of grace. Join today for only $10/month! [www.paceofgrace.com/community]

👍 Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace Podcast on Apple or Spotify

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What do you do when your best efforts seem to disappear into thin air?

You pour out your heart, offer your gifts, share your message… and hear nothing but crickets. A few people cheer, but momentum fizzles. Others smile politely, but their eyes are elsewhere. And the silence makes you wonder, Is any of this making a difference?

In today’s episode, we explore a deeper, grace-paced way of looking at our work—especially when it feels like nothing is working.

Together, we’ll talk about:

• The quiet heartbreak of unnoticed effort

• What Jesus did when people misunderstood or rejected Him

• The kind of fruit that grows slowly, deeply, and sometimes invisibly

• How to stay faithful when the results don’t show up right away

You’ll be encouraged to rethink:

• What success really means

• How God’s grace reshapes our expectations

• Why the work you're doing—right now—matters more than you know

💡Today’s Big Idea: We’re not responsible for the soil, only the sowing.

⚡️Today’s Small Step: Name one area where you’ve been discouraged in your ministry or creative work. Then, instead of measuring impact, ask: What does faithfulness look like here today?

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LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:

🌳 Grace Breaks: 50 Ways to Connect With God During Your Busy Day

Need a breath of fresh air?

Download 50 Grace Breaks—soul-restoring pauses to help you reconnect with God, renew your strength, and remember why your work matters.

💛 Get yours at paceofgrace.com/free

🌿The Pace of Grace Community 🌿

Slow down. Breathe deep. Grow in grace.

Join a community of like-minded believers who are committed to living and working at God’s pace—without the hustle, hurry, or overwhelm. Inside, you’ll find encouragement, practical tools, and a sacred space to pause, reflect, and realign with what matters most.

✨ Monthly live gatherings ✨ Prayer, support, and connection ✨ Simple practices to nurture your soul

No long-term commitment—just a gentle invitation to step into a rhythm of grace. Join today for only $10/month! [www.paceofgrace.com/community]

👍 Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace Podcast on Apple or Spotify

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