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Be A Good Steward Of Your Gifts - Your Calling Depends On It

As a Christian entrepreneur, I know that you want to or are already running a business based on where God has called you. 
But what if there’s more for your business that you haven’t even considered because there's actually a whole part of you that you've been ignoring all together?
I'm talking about your talents and gifts God has given you. The thing you're just really good at. 
 But over time, what started as being modest or humble morphed into not even acknowledging that you were actually good at it at all. 
This can even feed into imposter syndrome because you've trained yourself to mentally dismiss that you are actually gifted or talented in specific areas. Many Christian women feel shame for speaking up about their abilities and really owning those skills. 
I know I was like that, and if this sounds like you, then I want to help you reframe how you're thinking about these gifts. 
What if what feels like humility or modesty is actually preventing you from seeing what God is calling you to do and how God has actually uniquely equipped you? 
In this episode, we’re going to look at biblical examples where God has given a specific talent or gift and it’s been used to do amazing things for His glory. I hope this inspires you to rethink the role of your own gifts and talents and how important they are for your calling. 
These could be things that you're actually supposed to be really highlighting in your business. 
You don’t have to dim your light so that others can shine. Let others see the gifts God has given you. Let it be really obvious that God is with you, just like David and Daniel in Scripture. 
 
Scripture references: 
Daniel's gifts: Daniel Chapter 1
Parable of the Talents: Matthew 25:14-30
 
Coaching scholarship is open until May 10, 2021. Go to www.mamawithacalling.com/scholarship to apply!
 
 

Monetize Your New Online Business With These 3 Simple Offers

You’ve got an online business and you’d love to be making money, but you’re not sure how (or when) that can happen. You may even think that you have to wait until a certain point in your business to start selling anything, but you can actually start making money in your business even if you just started. 
In today’s episode, I’m going to tell you about 3 simple ways you can monetize your online business as a beginner. Whether you have a podcast, blog or Youtube channel, all of these options are great to start with.  
 
Feeling stuck when it comes to deciding how to monetize your business or exactly what you should offer? I’d love to help you come up some ideas for how you can monetize your specific business. To get started, book a free breakthrough session with me at www.mamawithacalling.com/coaching. 
 
Episode Highlights: 
Why you don’t need to wait until you have big numbers to start making money
The 3 simple ways to start making money in your business from the beginningServices
Coaching/consulting
Small digital products
Deep-dive into each one 
How to choose which one you should choose to offer first
 
Once you implement even one of these options, you’ll be able to start making money in your business. Yes, people still need to know about it and the offer needs to serve your audience, but now they at least have the option to buy something from you. I can’t wait to hear how it feels when you make that first sale. I’d love to share your new product on Instagram so tag me @mamawithacalling and I’ll repost it on my stories. 
 
Check out the show notes for more information and any links and resources mentioned in the episode. Just go to https://www.mamawithacalling.com/monetize-your-new-online-business/ for more. 
More resources to help you pursue your calling: 
>> Community: Join me in the Mama With A Calling Facebook group and other like-minded faith-fueled women all pursuing their calling of having purposeful and profitable online businesses. Monthly challenges, coaching and more. 
>> Blog: Check out Mama With A Calling for more resources and information to help you in all areas from leaving your job to starting your business 
>> Coaching: Book a free 45 min breakthrough session to get clarity in your business or your life as a mom entrepreneur so you can do the things that God is wanting you to do. 
>> Clarity Coaching and support: Want help deciding which offer is best for your business right now, the accountability to get it done and someone to ask questions to when you get stuck (hello tech struggles)? Then my Clarity coaching and support package is for you. To learn more about that and how it can help you move forward instead of staying stuck, go to https://www.mamawithacalling.com/clarity

Bonus Ep: Should you have a faith-based business or not?

Today, I’m bringing you this bonus episode asking the question of whether your business should be faith-based or not. I’ve heard many women ask this question. As I was studying about the Easter story, the reaction of the disciples during the persecution of Jesus really spoke to me about this particular topic, and I felt like I needed to share it with you today. I hope this speaks to you and gives you clarity for your own business and if you’re being called to have a faith-based business or not. Fully stepping into that and saying “yes!” to what God is asking you to do is going to really give you peace in your business.

Be productive instead of just busy with this simple method of being a good steward of your time

Busy but not actually getting anything done in your business? In this episode, I’m going to talk about how to be a good steward of your time as an entrepreneur on a God-led mission. You’ve heard of being a good steward of money, but what about time? 
As moms, we don’t have a ton of time to spend working on our businesses so the time we do have must be used wisely. 
You know this business isn’t just a random idea, but a calling God has placed on your heart. Therefore, it’s important to diligently and efficiently work on your business.
But it feels like you’re working a lot yet your business isn’t growing and things are moving forward. 
God doesn’t give us more than we can handle. 
So how do you fix this and make sure you’re being a good time steward? 
Episode Highlights: 
Some big clues about the state of your time stewardship
Why shame isn’t going to help and how to shift your mindset to succeed here
Set up a simple time stewardship experiment with these 3 steps 
How God doesn’t just call anyone to do this
 
I really hope this helps you feel less overwhelmed and actually get more things done in your week so you can grow this business that God has put on your heart. I’d love to hear the results of your time stewardship experiment over on Instagram @mamawithacalling so send me a DM or tag me in your stories if you share about the results. 
 
Check out the show notes for more information and any links and resources mentioned in the episode. Just go to https://www.mamawithacalling.com/time-steward for more. 
More resources to help you pursue your calling: 
>> Community: Join me in the Mama With A Calling Facebook group and other like-minded faith-fueled women all pursuing their calling of having purposeful and profitable online businesses. Monthly challenges, coaching and more. 
>> Blog: Check out Mama With A Calling for more resources and information to help you in all areas from leaving your job to starting your business 
>> Coaching: Book a free 45 min breakthrough session to get clarity in your business or your life as a mom entrepreneur so you can do the things that God is wanting you to do.

From Decluttering to Productivity as a Work at Home Mom with Lauren Kinde of This Simplified Home

Struggling to manage your home, motherhood and growing your online business? Join me for a conversation with Lauren Kinde about how a simplified home and routine  can really help you find the right balance for you. 
Lauren is a reformed hoarder who implemented simple systems to completely declutter her home. As a decluttering blogger at This Simplified Home, she motivates and teaches women to create a home that works for them, not against them.
 
While it’s not real balance, there is a balance that works for you and your life. 
In this episode, we talk about everything from mom guilt to decision making and decluttering to productivity with little ones at home. 
 
For your free declutter starter pack, head to https://thissimplifiedhome.com/mamawithacalling/
Lauren’s Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/258305322096045/
Lauren’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thissimplifiedhom
 
Episode Highlights: 
Decluttering and how it relates to entrepreneurship 
Finding your confidence in decision making
Managing the home in a simplified way based on what works best for you 
Increased productivity working at home with little kids
 
It might not seem related at first, but managing the home is related to how you run your business and the clutter in the home can really affect your productivity. I hope today’s episode was helpful. 
 
I’d love to hear from you! You can leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let me know what you’re loving about these episodes and how they’re helping you fully step in and show up to do what God’s calling you to do in life. 
 Show notes: https://www.mamawithacalling.com/lauren-kinde/
Join me in the Mama With A Calling Facebook group and other like-minded faith-fueled women all pursuing their calling of having purposeful and profitable online businesses. Monthly challenges, coaching and more. 
Website: www.mamawithacalling.com
Follow me on Instagram @mamawithacalling 

5 Mindset Shifts to Accomplish the Goals God has for You in Your Business

Are you finding yourself struggling to make decisions in your business? You have a ton of ideas and a giant to do list, but you often feel paralyzed with the choice of what to work on next. You know that God has called you to start this business. Even though you really want the business to do well and people to be impacted, you also find yourself frustrated by the lack of productivity in your business. 
 
In this episode, we’re going to talk about 5 mindset shifts you can make around productivity and how you’re viewing the work you're doing to really allow you to work diligently for God doing the work He’s given you. 
If you're finding yourself worrying a lot in your business, then grab these free journal prompts focusing on 7 Bible verses to help you overcome worry. Grab those at https://www.mamawithacalling.com/bible-affirmations .
 
Episode Highlights: 
What can happen when you aren’t able to be productive in your business and struggle with making decisions
How to change how you view your work (it’s not just yours but God’s)
Busy vs productive
CEO day - what is it and why you need one
CEO vs employee tasks - balancing the two 
Realizing you can’t mess up God’s plans by choosing the “wrong” thing
 
I hope these tips are really helpful for allowing you to be more productive in your business. If we aren’t producing anything, then we don’t have a business, so these mindset shifts are really important to your success. 
 
If you’re struggling with productivity or need help figuring out how to shift your thoughts that are keeping you stuck, book a free Breakthrough Session with me at mamawithacalling.com/coaching/. In this call, you’ll get coaching to uncover what’s holding you back so you can make the mindset shifts you need to in order to move forward with your business. If you want to dive deeper and really get clear on how to move forward in your business, book a 90 min coaching strategy session with me. 
 
I’d love to hear from you! You can leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let me know what you’re loving about these episodes and how they’re helping you fully step in and show up to do what God’s calling you to do in life. 
 
Join me in the Mama With A Calling Facebook group for more conversation between like-minded faith-fueled women all pursuing their calling of having purposeful and profitable online businesses. Read more about pursuing your calling at https://www.mamawithacalling.com Follow me on Instagram @mamawithacalling 
 

Pivot or Distraction? How to hear from God and discern His direction for your business in the face of new opportunities

Is God asking you to pivot or is it just a distraction in your business? As Christian entrepreneurs, we have the benefit of God’s guidance on all we do in our business and our lives. But it’s not always that easy to hear from God or to at least know you’re hearing from Him. 
Knowing how to discern God’s voice from the noise and take action in your business is key to your success. In this episode, you’ll learn 5 ways to start tuning your heart to the prompting of the Holy Spirit so you can get clarity on the decisions you need to make in your business. 
 
For the show notes, go to https://www.mamawithacalling.com/discern-god-pivot/ 
 
>> Need help with the strategy and knowing what to do next in your business? These 90 minute strategy sessions are perfect for that. www.mamawithacalling.com/strategy
 
>> Get 1:1 Business mentorship that’s founded on Biblical principles and set up your business for success. Book a free discovery call to talk about how this program can serve you right now in your business:  www.mamawithacalling.com/mentorship
 
>> Ready to stop letting worry keep you from taking action in your business? Grab these free  Biblical affirmations + journal prompts https://www.mamawithacalling.com/bible-affirmations
 
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2020 Reflection and Looking Forward to What God is Doing in Your Business in 2021

As we wrap up 2020, there’s a tendency to think that 2021 is going to be magically better than 2020 or if we follow what the world is saying, then we’ll think that nothing good came of 2020. But we know that God can do good and amazing things no matter what the circumstances look like. As we come to the end of the year, it’s a habit to look forward to the next year and start planning and dreaming all of the things that we can do. While this is good and fun, I want to encourage you to really get your mind in the right place before you start all the planning for next year. Make sure you’re co-creating these goals with God and see where He really wants you to go. It might not be where you’ve got in mind. 
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Feeling overwhelmed with starting your business? Not sure how to balance all the things as  you're starting life as an entrepreneur?  Grab a free breakthrough session with me! As a Christian life coach for entrepreneurs, I'm here to help you make breakthroughs so can do the things God is calling you to do. Only 8 of these are left so book your session ASAP: https://www.mamawithacalling.com/coaching
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Episode Highlights: 
Make sure you’re thinking of your business as an actual business looking at profit and loss. Being a good steward of your money and resources is something God put you in charge of when He called you to have a business. 
Embrace that He called you to be an entrepreneur, so own it. 
Create goals for next year after you’ve prayed and sought God’s intention with your business
Choose a word of the year as an overarching mood for your year coming up 
Map out plans for how you might achieve these goals, but don’t plan to control the situation. 
Action steps you can take moving forward to make sure you’re involving God in your business plan moving forward
 
I hope you’ll take these concepts today and really apply them to your 2021 plans and goals so that you can be really open to what God wants you to do moving forward. 
 
I’d love to hear from you! You can leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let me know what you’re loving about these episodes and how they’re helping you in your entrepreneurial journey. 
 
Check out the show notes for more information and any links and resources mentioned in the episode. Just go to https://www.mamawithacalling.com/ep-10  for more. 

Recognizing when God is calling you and how to say YES

In this episode, we’re going to talk about why you might not be fully stepping into the calling God has for you.
There can be a variety of reasons including not even knowing if God is calling you to start a business or not. When we aren’t clear on how God speaks to us, we often miss it when He does.
For others, you know that God has put something big on your heart, but you’re coming face to face with all sorts of doubts and worries around it. Whichever place you’re in, this episode is going to help you recognize that God is calling you (and how to see it), where you might be turning away from your calling, and how you can use mentorship and support to be in obedience to what God is asking you to do in this season. 
Special mention this episode: If you need help with figuring out what you’re calling is or how you can turn it into a business, book a FREE 45-min breakthrough session with me at www.mamawithacalling.com/coaching. Limited number of these!
Before you choose a business, you want to make sure it aligns with where God is calling you and not just another way to make money. To make sure your business aligns with the gifts God has given you, grab your free guide to help you discern the right business to start. Grab it here https://www.mamawithacalling.com/perfect-business-calling .
Full show notes: Episode 9 show notes
Read more to help you with following God's call on your life at www.mamamwithacalling.com and follow me on Instagram @mamawithacalling

Stepping boldly where God is calling you (even if it's a whole new life and others doubt you)

Sometimes God will ask you to switch gears in life to be someone you've never been before. Always a career woman and now being called to be home with the kids. Always a work-a-holic and now striving for balance. Well meaning people around you might doubt the change. You have the choice to either get up and walk to let your old ways define who you are even though God is calling you to change your life by doing something you've never been able to do before. If He's calling you, then He will empower you. 
 
The story for this episode comes from John 5:1-9 CSB. 
 
Episode Highlights: 
Read the story of the healing at the pool in John 5:1-9
How this looks like the life of being called to pivot to become an entrepreneur
Doubters and how it can impact you
Choosing to get up and walk or not 
 
I hope this look at this story about Jesus asking a man that’s been disabled for 38 years to get up and walk encourages you as you face the decision to follow God’s calling or not. It might be scary or feel crazy, but if He’s calling then you should go. 
 
I’d love to hear from you! You can leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let me know what you’re loving about these episodes and how they’re helping you in your entrepreneurial journey. 
 
Check out the show notes for more information and any links and resources mentioned in the episode. Just go to https://www.mamawithacalling.com/ep-8  for more. 
 
>> Free 7 days of Bible affirmations + journal prompts to reduce worry as an entrepreneur: https://www.mamawithacalling.com/bible-affirmations
 
>> Need help figure out how you could even make a business out of your passion (i.e. what God could be calling you to)? Use this free guide to help you gain clarity: https://www.mamawithacalling.com/perfect-business-calling
>> Join the free Mama with a Calling Facebook group here
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