Show Notes
Have you ever looked around and wondered, Is this really it? Or is God calling me to something more? In this episode, Meredith Brock, Kaley Olson, and Nicki Koziarz share how a trip to El Salvador with Compassion International unexpectedly shifted their perspective on calling and obedience and what it really means to live a life of purpose. You’ll hear the powerful story of one woman whose quiet but courageous “yes” to God created a ripple effect — transforming her family, her community, and even the hearts of our team. If you’re feeling unsure about your next step, worn out from waiting, or afraid your impact doesn’t matter, this conversation will remind you: You don’t have to know the outcome to walk in obedience. Sometimes the most world-changing thing you can do is simply show up and say yes. You’ll learn: How to identify “holy discomfort” and what it reveals about the core of your calling. How to move forward with confidence even when the first step seems unclear. Why God may lead you into uncomfortable places to share His light. What power one small “yes” has to make an eternal impact. Click here to download a transcript of this episode Partner With Us: The First 5 app is turning 10 — and we couldn’t have done it without you. For the past decade, this app has helped women all over the world meet with God first … before the chaos of the day begins. Now, we want to invite you to help carry that impact into the next decade. When you give to further all God is doing, we’ll thank you with two copies of our newest devotional study, 30 Bible Verses Every Christian Should Know — one to keep and one to share with a woman you know who’s in need of hope. Give a 10-year anniversary gift!
Resources From This Episode: We’re honored to come alongside Compassion International, a ministry committed to releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name. Through child sponsorship, you don’t just provide food, education, and medical care — you offer hope. You become part of a child’s story. And when you say “yes,” God uses that obedience to change two lives: theirs and yours. Sponsor a child today! Looking for more resources to grow in your faith? Find free Bible studies, devotions, podcasts, and more — all created to help you know God’s Word and live it out. Explore Proverbs 31 Ministries.
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