Answer the Call | Christian Career Coaching

Kelsey Kemp
  • 0.0 (0)
  • CHRISTIANITY
  • UPDATED FORTNIGHTLY

The premier podcast helping Christian professionals discern their calling and land a job that's aligned with it. Tune in for weekly episodes on faith, mindset, clarifying your calling, top job search strategies, and even a few lessons on entrepreneurship for those of you who feel called to start a business. Kelsey Kemp is an ex-tech consultant, multi-time founder, TEDx speaker, and career coach at TheCalledCareer.com who has helped hundreds of professionals make meaningful career pivots, from New York to New Zealand, lawyers to high school teachers, 21-65 years old.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    233: How God Works in the Waiting: Lessons from Jonah, Esther & Job

    If you feel stuck and you're waiting for God to move but nothing ever seems to be happening... I promise you, God is always at work! In this episode, we dive into the stories of Jonah, Esther, Job, the Israelites, and Hannah to show you that waiting seasons are never wasted seasons. Each of these Biblical characters faced moments of fear, uncertainty, and delay — yet God was moving behind the scenes the entire time. Jonah reminds us that even when we run from God’s plans, He can redirect our path. Esther teaches us to trust God’s timing when courage is needed most. Job shows us how to hold onto faith when everything feels lost. The Israelites reveal God’s faithfulness even in the wilderness. Hannah gives us hope that heartfelt prayers never go unheard. Whether you’re facing a career change, praying for breakthrough, or simply waiting for clarity, this conversation will give you Biblical wisdom and encouragement to trust God’s plan, even when you can’t see what He’s doing. Cheering you on, Kelsey Kemp & Audrey Bagarus BOOK A FREE CALL WITH US THIS WEEK: https://portal.kelseykemp.com/public/appointment-scheduler/6222458612c06afee1de0032/schedule FREE CAREER COACHING RESOURCES: Free Training: How to Find and Land a Job You Feel Called to in 8 Straightforward Steps → https://thecalledcareer.com/our-process More of a reader? ⁠Download the 22 page PDF⁠ version instead → https://thecalledcareer.mykajabi.com/PDF FOLLOW US ON OTHER SOCIALS: 🌍  Website / https://thecalledcareer.com/ 📸  Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_thecalledcareer/ 👨‍💻  Linkedin / https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecalledcareer 🎙 Spotify Podcast / https://open.spotify.com/show/5QpGj7lkYYHaZAkLM27R1F 🎙 Apple Podcast / https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/answer-the-call-christian-career-coaching/id1468014993 📱 Pinterest / https://www.pinterest.com/thecalledcareer/ TIME STAMPS 00:00 – If you’re waiting on God… this is for you 01:44 – Jonah: God moves even when we run from His plans 05:11 – Israelites: God provides in the wilderness seasons 09:25 – Esther: Trusting God’s timing in moments of courage 32:06 – Hannah: Prayers from the heart in seasons of longing 35:46 – Job: Trusting God when blessings feel uncertain

    43 min

  2. 19 AUG

    232: Let Us Pray for You

    In this episode, we’re slowing down together for something different – prayer. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, spiritually dry, or unsure of your next step, this is for you. Audrey and I open up honestly about our own struggles with prayer and then take time to pray over you – your heart, your calling, and your season of life. Whether you’re overflowing with faith or barely holding on, our hope is that this prayer reminds you of God’s love, His presence, and His faithfulness. Take a deep breath, listen in, and let these words wash over you. You are not alone. Cheering you on, Kelsey Kemp & Audrey Bagarus BOOK A FREE CALL WITH US THIS WEEK: https://calendly.com/audrey-tcc/consultation-call?month=2025-01 FREE CAREER COACHING RESOURCES: Free Training: How to Find and Land a Job You Feel Called to in 8 Straightforward Steps → https://thecalledcareer.com/our-process More of a reader? ⁠Download the 22 page PDF⁠ version instead → https://thecalledcareer.mykajabi.com/PDF FOLLOW US ON OTHER SOCIALS: 🌍  Website / https://thecalledcareer.com/ 📸  Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_thecalledcareer/ 👨‍💻  Linkedin / https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecalledcareer 🎙 Spotify Podcast / https://open.spotify.com/show/5QpGj7lkYYHaZAkLM27R1F 🎙 Apple Podcast / https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/answer-the-call-christian-career-coaching/id1468014993 📱 Pinterest / https://www.pinterest.com/thecalledcareer/

    25 min

  3. 12 AUG

    231: Work-Life Balance Tips That Actually Work for Christian Professionals

    Are you stuck white-knuckling your way through a job you can’t stand? In this episode, we talk about how to achieve work-life balance, not just by cutting hours or adding flexibility, but by aligning your work with your God-given calling.  We discuss: The heart check you need before changing jobs or asking for more flexibility Why loving your work changes your whole life (and even your budget) Practical steps to set healthy boundaries, boost your productivity, and reclaim your Sabbath How to create a life you don’t need to escape from Whether you’re a Christian professional facing burnout, dreaming of a career pivot, or simply seeking for more joy in your work, this will inspire and equip you to steward your calling well. Cheering you on, Kelsey Kemp & Audrey Bagarus BOOK A FREE CALL WITH US THIS WEEK: https://calendly.com/audrey-tcc/consultation-call?month=2025-01 FREE CAREER COACHING RESOURCES: Free Training: How to Find and Land a Job You Feel Called to in 8 Straightforward Steps → https://thecalledcareer.com/our-process More of a reader? ⁠Download the 22 page PDF⁠ version instead → https://thecalledcareer.mykajabi.com/PDF FOLLOW US ON OTHER SOCIALS: 🌍  Website / https://thecalledcareer.com/ 📸  Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_thecalledcareer/ 👨‍💻  Linkedin / https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecalledcareer 🎙 Spotify Podcast / https://open.spotify.com/show/5QpGj7lkYYHaZAkLM27R1F 🎙 Apple Podcast / https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/answer-the-call-christian-career-coaching/id1468014993 📱 Pinterest / https://www.pinterest.com/thecalledcareer/ ⌚️TIME STAMPS 01:23 – Why “flexibility” isn’t the answer to burnout 05:04 – A heart check: Philippians 2 and working with humility 13:07 – Working according to your God-given design 18:16 – “Create a life you don’t want to escape from” 26:39 – Step 1: Remove energy drains from your personal life 33:03 – Step 2: Boost your effectiveness at work 37:44 – Step 3: Setting boundaries and systems with others 50:56 – Step 5: Planning your future with God

    58 min

  4. 5 AUG

    230: Energy Leaks, Boundaries, and Breakthroughs: We’re Letting Go So God Can Provide

    In today’s episode, I’m sharing something really personal – because I know I’m not the only one walking through a dry, discouraging, anxiety-filled season. This conversation is all about energy leaks – the emotional, spiritual, and practical “drains” that are quietly exhausting you behind the scenes. I’ll be real: this has been one of the hardest seasons of obedience I’ve ever walked through. Between layoffs, business disappointments, and some deep pruning in my life and heart, God has gently shown me what I was clinging to that He never asked me to carry. I thought I had to hold it all together. Turns out, I just needed to let go. If you’ve been praying for clarity, rest, or breakthrough – this one’s for you. We talk about boundaries, burnout, and what it means to partner with God in the release before the receive. Here’s what you’ll hear: What energy leaks are (and why they might be what’s really burning you out) Why obedience can sometimes feel like failure first How letting go of “good things” made room for God things What to do when you're stuck between fear, shame, and exhaustion What the Bible says about boundaries, provision, and rest This one is for the Christians who keep on striving. The one who keeps wondering why things aren’t working, no matter how hard they try. The one who’s been faithful, and just needs a reminder that God sees them and He’s still providing. Cheering you on, Kelsey Kemp & Audrey Bagarus BOOK A FREE CALL WITH US THIS WEEK: https://calendly.com/audrey-tcc/consultation-call?month=2025-01 FREE CAREER COACHING RESOURCES: Free Training: How to Find and Land a Job You Feel Called to in 8 Straightforward Steps → https://thecalledcareer.com/our-process More of a reader? ⁠Download the 22 page PDF⁠ version instead → https://thecalledcareer.mykajabi.com/PDF FOLLOW US ON OTHER SOCIALS: 🌍  Website / https://thecalledcareer.com/ 📸  Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_thecalledcareer/ 👨‍💻  Linkedin / https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecalledcareer 🎙 Spotify Podcast / https://open.spotify.com/show/5QpGj7lkYYHaZAkLM27R1F 🎙 Apple Podcast / https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/answer-the-call-christian-career-coaching/id1468014993 📱 Pinterest / https://www.pinterest.com/thecalledcareer/ ⌚️TIME STAMPS 01:25 – When nothing is working and you’re spiritually exhausted 04:43 – Health issues, financial pressure, and trusting God in a dry season 08:38 – The Bible verse that shifted everything (Isaiah 30:15) 11:20 – Letting go of control: Kelsey’s hard decision in business 13:48 – What happened after Kelsey finally obeyed God 24:30 – What is an energy leak and how to know if you have one 27:44 – How Audrey let go of an emotional tie that kept her stuck 39:01 – Saying no when you mean no: how to create spiritual boundaries

    48 min

  5. 29 JULY

    229: The Job You’re Praying For Does EXIST! | Joan's Story of Starting Over at 62

    What if the perfect job for your next season actually exists, and you’re not too late to find it? In this episode of Answer the Call, Joan shares her inspiring story of leaving a 19-year career as a pediatric nurse practitioner to pursue a dream job that felt too good to be true – remote, flexible, and mission-driven! At 62 years old, Joan overcame job search overwhelm, fear of age discrimination, and the lie that “it’s too late” by trusting God and working the right strategy. We discuss: How Joan used faith + strategy to find clarity and confidence What it’s like to job hunt after 15+ years off the market The power of informational interviews (and one that led directly to her offer!) How mindset work and godly coaching opened new doors If you’re a Christian job seeker navigating a career pivot, or feeling stuck and wondering if meaningful work is still possible for you – this episode will give you so much hope (and practical next steps). Cheering you on, Kelsey Kemp & Audrey Bagarus BOOK A FREE CALL WITH US THIS WEEK: https://calendly.com/audrey-tcc/consultation-call?month=2025-01 FREE CAREER COACHING RESOURCES: Free Training: How to Find and Land a Job You Feel Called to in 8 Straightforward Steps → https://thecalledcareer.com/our-process More of a reader? ⁠Download the 22 page PDF⁠ version instead → https://thecalledcareer.mykajabi.com/PDF FOLLOW US ON OTHER SOCIALS: 🌍  Website / https://thecalledcareer.com/ 📸  Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_thecalledcareer/ 👨‍💻  Linkedin / https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecalledcareer 🎙 Spotify Podcast / https://open.spotify.com/show/5QpGj7lkYYHaZAkLM27R1F 🎙 Apple Podcast / https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/answer-the-call-christian-career-coaching/id1468014993 📱 Pinterest / https://www.pinterest.com/thecalledcareer/ ⌚️TIME STAMPS 01:14 – Joan’s Reasons for Pivoting Careers 04:27 – Job Hunting After 15+ Years: Total Overwhelm 06:23 – The Truth About Transferable Skills 10:31 – “Everything Is Figureoutable” – Even at 62! 13:14 – The Power of Informational Interviews 17:30 – Why LinkedIn Scrolling Wasn’t Cutting It 22:35 – How Joan Overcame Fear and Rejection 27:48 – Proof You’re Not Too Old to Pivot 30:47 – Advice to Job Seekers Feeling Stuck 31:51 – Nothing Changes If Nothing Changes

    36 min

  6. 22 JULY

    228: 6 Biblical Reasons You’re Not Hearing from God

    Are you praying, reading your Bible, and still wondering why you can’t hear God’s voice? In this episode, I share 6 biblical reasons why you may not be hearing from God, and what to do about it. We’ll explore practical and spiritual insights straight from the Scripture to help you overcome silence, break spiritual barriers, and grow deeper with Christ. 🔑 What you’ll learn: The surprising ways sin and noise block God’s voice Why seasons of silence are part of His plan How to discern if it’s God or your own thoughts Practical steps to cultivate stillness and hear Him clearly Whether you’re seeking career clarity, direction for a major life decision, or simply longing for God’s guidance, this episode will encourage you. Cheering you on, Kelsey Kemp BOOK A FREE CALL WITH US THIS WEEK: https://calendly.com/audrey-tcc/consultation-call?month=2025-01 FREE CAREER COACHING RESOURCES: Free Training: How to Find and Land a Job You Feel Called to in 8 Straightforward Steps → https://thecalledcareer.com/our-process More of a reader? ⁠Download the 22 page PDF⁠ version instead → https://thecalledcareer.mykajabi.com/PDF FOLLOW US ON OTHER SOCIALS: 🌍  Website / https://thecalledcareer.com/ 📸  Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_thecalledcareer/ 👨‍💻  Linkedin / https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecalledcareer 🎙 Spotify Podcast / https://open.spotify.com/show/5QpGj7lkYYHaZAkLM27R1F 🎙 Apple Podcast / https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/answer-the-call-christian-career-coaching/id1468014993 📱 Pinterest / https://www.pinterest.com/thecalledcareer/ ⌚️TIME STAMPS 04:25 – The Foundation 09:03 – Reason 1 15:15 – Reason 2 19:44 – Reason 3 23:07 – Reason 4 28:24 – Reason 5 33:03 – Reason 6

    52 min

  7. 15 JULY

    227: God Can Use a ‘Small’ Career Pivot to Change Everything | Michael’s Story

    God doesn’t always move through big, dramatic changes. Sometimes it’s through small, quiet career pivots that align us with His plan. And that’s exactly what happened with our client, Michael. In this episode, he shares how a small shift in his career became the key to walking in his calling and stewarding his current season with purpose. He went from deflated and overwhelmed in his job search to landing a role he loves at a larger renewable energy company, all while navigating life with a newborn and toddler. We discuss: Why small pivots aren’t small when God is in it How to stop letting the job market tell you who you are What it looks like to honor your current employer while preparing for the next step The mindset shift that helped Michael make progress in a busy season How career coaching has helped with clarity and landing a new role Cheering you on, Kelsey Kemp & Audrey Bagarus BOOK A FREE CALL WITH US THIS WEEK: https://calendly.com/audrey-tcc/consultation-call?month=2025-01 FREE CAREER COACHING RESOURCES: Free Training: How to Find and Land a Job You Feel Called to in 8 Straightforward Steps → https://thecalledcareer.com/our-process More of a reader? ⁠Download the 22 page PDF⁠ version instead → https://thecalledcareer.mykajabi.com/PDF FOLLOW US ON OTHER SOCIALS: 🌍  Website / https://thecalledcareer.com/ 📸  Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_thecalledcareer/ 👨‍💻  Linkedin / https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecalledcareer 🎙 Spotify Podcast / https://open.spotify.com/show/5QpGj7lkYYHaZAkLM27R1F 🎙 Apple Podcast / https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/answer-the-call-christian-career-coaching/id1468014993 📱 Pinterest / https://www.pinterest.com/thecalledcareer/ ⌚️TIME STAMPS 01:25 – Why there’s big impact in small career pivots 13:50 – Stop letting the job market tell you who you are 18:36 – The resume clarity moment (and how it changes interviews) 32:58 – God gives the vision, but we still have to show up 35:09 – How to honor your current employer while preparing for what’s next

    43 min

  8. 8 JULY

    226: How She Beat Out HUNDREDS of Applicants to Become the Co-Author of 5 Mere Christians | Kaleigh Cox

    Get the Five Mere Christians book here → https://amzn.to/4lB9M91 Read the first chapter for free (Fred Roger’s story) → https://www.jordanraynor.com/fred See more of Kaleigh’s work with Jordan Raynor  → https://www.jordanraynor.com What if your “ordinary” job isn’t ordinary at all? What if God is using your faithfulness in unseen and uncelebrated work to prepare you for something far greater, maybe even for eternity? In this episode, I’m joined by Kaleigh Cox, co-author of Five Mere Christians and VP of Marketing at Jordan Raynor & Company. We talk about overcoming the fear of living an “ordinary life,” finding purpose in the jobs we don’t always love, and how to steward your current work well, even when it doesn’t feel like your dream job. We discuss: Why God cares about your work How to steward your current job well (even if it’s hard) Kaleigh’s journey from fearing an ordinary life to embracing it with purpose The impact of faithfulness in small things Practical advice for creatives and career pivoters longing for meaning If you feel stuck in a job that doesn’t feel meaningful, this is for you. Cheering you on, Kelsey Kemp & Audrey Bagarus BOOK A FREE CALL WITH US THIS WEEK: https://calendly.com/audrey-tcc/consultation-call?month=2025-01 FREE CAREER COACHING RESOURCES: Free Training: How to Find and Land a Job You Feel Called to in 8 Straightforward Steps → https://thecalledcareer.com/our-process More of a reader? ⁠Download the 22 page PDF⁠ version instead → https://thecalledcareer.mykajabi.com/PDF FOLLOW US ON OTHER SOCIALS: 🌍  Website / https://thecalledcareer.com/ 📸  Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_thecalledcareer/ 👨‍💻  Linkedin / https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecalledcareer 🎙 Spotify Podcast / https://open.spotify.com/show/5QpGj7lkYYHaZAkLM27R1F 🎙 Apple Podcast / https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/answer-the-call-christian-career-coaching/id1468014993 📱 Pinterest / https://www.pinterest.com/thecalledcareer/ ⌚️TIME STAMPS 00:00 – Why your ordinary job matters more than you think 01:26 – Meet Kaleigh Cox: From sociology major to published author 04:36 – Overcoming the fear of an “ordinary life” 07:01 – How God uses ordinary work for eternal purposes 10:19 – The sacredness of secular work explained 14:23 – How Kaleigh became co-author of Five Mere Christians 17:20 – Humble audacity: Saying yes to God’s opportunities 21:03 – Practical advice for creatives and career pivoters 23:44 – Stewarding your current work well, even when it’s hard

    37 min
See All (235)

Trailers

About

The premier podcast helping Christian professionals discern their calling and land a job that's aligned with it. Tune in for weekly episodes on faith, mindset, clarifying your calling, top job search strategies, and even a few lessons on entrepreneurship for those of you who feel called to start a business. Kelsey Kemp is an ex-tech consultant, multi-time founder, TEDx speaker, and career coach at TheCalledCareer.com who has helped hundreds of professionals make meaningful career pivots, from New York to New Zealand, lawyers to high school teachers, 21-65 years old.

Information

You Might Also Like