ENGAGED

Cynthia Stewart & Christel Horton

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Weekly Series

Conversations for women seeking to fully engage with God in their faith, life, and work.

Episode 1

Ep. 1: Engaged: Conversations That Shape Your Faith, Life, and Callin

Engaged: Conversations That Shape Your Faith, Life, and Calling Episode Description What does it really mean to live engaged with God—right where you are? In this opening episode of Engaged, Cynthia Stewart and Christel Horton invite you into a different kind of conversation—one that brings your faith into your everyday life and helps you recognize the calling God has already placed within you. This is more than a podcast. It is an invitation to live with clarity, purpose, and quiet confidence in Christ. What We Talk About In this episode, we explore: Why conversations matter more than we often realize What it means to be engaged in your faith—not just informed The connection between faith, everyday life, and calling How God often works through simple, meaningful conversations What you can expect as we begin this journey together A Simple Invitation As you listen, consider: Where might God be inviting you to become more engaged? Not striving. Not performing. But present… aware… and aligned with Him. Scripture Reference Mark 10:45 About the Podcast Engaged is a podcast about faith, work, and the life God invites us to live with confidence and purpose. Through honest, grounded conversations, we explore how to: Strengthen your faith Navigate everyday life with clarity Discern and live out your calling Next Steps If this conversation resonated with you: Follow the podcast so you don’t miss what’s ahead Share this episode with someone who might benefit from it Continue your journey at C+Suite For Women (csuiteforwomen.com) Enjoying the Podcast? If Engaged is encouraging you, we’d be grateful for a review—it helps more women find these conversations. You are invited to live fully engaged—right where you are.

10 min
Episode 2

Ep. 2: What Does It Mean To Live Fully Engaged with God?

Episode Description Many people believe in God. They attend church. They pray. They try to live good lives. And yet, even with sincere faith, it is still possible to feel disconnected from the life God created us to live. In this episode, we explore what it truly means to live engaged with God—not as an idea, but as a way of living. Together, we consider the difference between passive faith and an engaged relationship with God, and how that relationship begins to shape the way we think, decide, and move through everyday life. What We Talk About In this episode, we talk about: The difference between believing in God and walking with Him What Jesus reveals about connection in John 15 Why living engaged with God is not about striving, but remaining How attentiveness to God grows through daily life The role of calling, purpose, and spiritual awareness How faith begins to shape leadership, work, and relationships A Simple Invitation As you listen, consider: Where might God be inviting you to become more attentive? Not through pressure. Not through striving. But through a simple willingness to notice. Sometimes living an engaged life begins here. Paying attention. Scripture Reference John 15 About the Podcast Engaged is a podcast about faith, work, and the life God invites us to live with confidence and purpose. Through honest, grounded conversations, we explore how to: Strengthen your faith Navigate everyday life with clarity Discern and live out your calling Next Steps If this conversation resonated with you: Follow the podcast so you don’t miss what’s ahead Share this episode with someone who would be encouraged Explore more at C+Suite For Women (csuiteforwomen.com) Enjoying the Podcast? If Engaged is encouraging you, we’d be grateful for a review—it helps more women find these conversations. You are invited to live fully engaged—right where you are.

16 min
Episode 3

Ep. 3: How Do You Discern Your God-Given Calling?

Episode Description At some point in life, many of us begin asking deeper questions. What is my calling? What is my purpose? What is my mission? And often, those answers don’t come all at once. In this episode, we explore how calling is not something we figure out in a single moment—but something we begin to recognize over time as we walk with God. Together, we reflect on how purpose, mission, and calling are connected, and how God gently reveals direction through the experiences, gifts, and opportunities He places before us. What We Talk About In this conversation, we consider: The difference between purpose, mission, and calling Why calling often unfolds gradually rather than all at once—they unfold over time What Scripture reveals about God preparing a path for our lives (Ephesians 2:10) How your experiences, gifts, and passions begin to shape direction Why calling may look different across seasons of life How to begin recognizing where God may be inviting you to serve A Simple Invitation As you listen, ask yourself:What experiences, passions, or gifts might God be using to shape your calling? You don’t have to see the entire path. Sometimes the next step becomes clear simply by paying attention… and being willing to follow. Scripture Reference Ephesians 2:10 About the Podcast Engaged is a podcast about faith, work, and the life God invites us to live with confidence and purpose. Through honest, grounded conversations, we explore how to: Strengthen your faith Navigate everyday life with clarity Discern and live out your calling Next Steps If this conversation resonated with you: Follow the podcast so you don’t miss what’s ahead Share this episode with someone who would be encouraged Explore more at C+Suite For Women (csuiteforwomen.com) Enjoying the Podcast? c You are invited to live fully engaged—right where you are.

16 min
Episode 4

Ep. 4: The Inner Life That Sustains Your Calling

Episode Description There are seasons in life when the outward responsibilities feel overwhelming. Work. Family.LIfe-changing decisions. And in those moments, we often focus on what needs to be done. But what sustains our calling is not just the decisions we make or what we do. It is the strength of our inner life with God. In this episode, we explore why the inner life matters, and how cultivating a deeper connection with God provides the strength, wisdom, and peace we need to faithfully navigate every season of life. Together, we reflect on the sacred rhythms that ground us, the renewing of the mind, and the quiet ways God meets us in both the ordinary and the difficult seasons of life. What We Talk About In this conversation, we consider: Why the inner life is essential to sustaining your calling How outward demands can quietly pull us away from being rooted in God The role of sacred rhythms like prayer, Scripture, and reflection How God meets us in seasons of grief, uncertainty, and transition What it means to renew your mind (Romans 12:2) How peace and perspective grow when we remain connected to God A Simple Invitation As you listen, ask yourself: What practices help you stay spiritually grounded— in tune with the heart of Christ? And where might God be inviting you to cultivate deeper rhythms of connection with Him? You don’t have to do everything at once. Sometimes it begins with something simple. A few quiet moments. A willingness to return your attention to God. Scripture Reference Psalm 34:18 Romans 12:2 About the Podcast Engaged is a podcast about faith, work, and the life God invites us to live with confidence and purpose. Through honest, grounded conversations, we explore how to: Strengthen your faith Navigate everyday life with clarity Discern and live out your calling Next Steps If this conversation resonated with you: Follow the podcast so you don’t miss what’s ahead Share this episode with someone who would be encouraged Explore more at C+Suite For Women (csuiteforwomen.com) Enjoying the Podcast? If Engaged is encouraging you, we’d be grateful for a review—it helps more women find these conversations. You are invited to live fully engaged—right where you are.

19 min
Episode 5

Ep. 5: Faith, Work, and the Calling to Lead

Episode Description For many people, faith feels personal. Something we experience in church… in prayer… or in quiet moments with God. But then Monday morning arrives. And life shifts into a different space—work to do, responsibilities to carry, decisions to make. So an important question begins to emerge. What does our faith have to do with our work? In this episode, we explore how faith and work were never meant to be separate—and how the way we serve, influence, and lead can become one of the most meaningful expressions of our faith. Together, we reflect on what it means to lead with a heart of service, and how everyday moments of influence can become opportunities to live out God’s truth with integrity, wisdom, and compassion. What We Talk About In this conversation, we consider: Why faith is not meant to be separate from your work How your work becomes a place where your character and values are formed What it means to see leadership as stewardship How Jesus redefines leadership through service (Mark 10:45) Why leadership is expressed through everyday influence—not just titles How small, daily decisions reveal what is shaping your life A Simple Invitation As you listen, ask yourself: Where has God given you influence? And how might He be inviting you to use that influence in ways that reflect His love and wisdom? You don’t have to do everything at once. Sometimes leadership begins in the smallest moments— how you show up, how you respond, and how you serve. Scripture Reference Mark 10:45 About the Podcast Engaged is a podcast about faith, work, and the life God invites us to live with confidence and purpose. Through honest, grounded conversations, we explore how to: Strengthen your faith Navigate everyday life with clarity Discern and live out your calling Next Steps If this conversation resonated with you: Follow the podcast so you don’t miss what’s ahead Share this episode with someone who would be encouraged Explore more at C+Suite For Women (csuiteforwomen.com) Enjoying the Podcast? If Engaged is encouraging you, we’d be grateful for a review—it helps more women find these conversations. You are invited to live fully engaged—right where you are.

13 min
Episode 6

Ep. 6: Conversations That Shape Our Lives

Episode Description What conversation has shaped your life the most? The kind of moment when someone said something so simple… so clear…that it stayed with you for years. In this episode, we explore the role conversations play in shaping our faith, our thinking, and the direction of our lives. Together, we reflect on how God often works through relationships—through listening, shared wisdom, and moments of clarity that come when we take the time to truly engage with one another. And we return to a simple, powerful truth that sits at the heart of it all. It’s all about love. What We Talk About In this conversation, we consider: Why meaningful conversations have the power to shape our lives How God often works through relationships (Proverbs 27:17) The importance of listening with patience, curiosity, and presence How a single conversation can bring clarity and direction The role of love as the foundation for how we live, lead, and serve (John 13:34–35) Why creating space for thoughtful conversations matters more than ever A Simple Invitation As you listen, ask yourself: What conversation has shaped your life? And who might God be inviting you to sit with… to listen to… or to encourage through a meaningful conversation? Sometimes the most meaningful thing we can offer is simply our presence. Scripture Reference Proverbs 27:17 John 13:34–35 About the Podcast Engaged is a podcast about faith, work, and the life God invites us to live with confidence and purpose. Through honest, grounded conversations, we explore how to: Strengthen your faith Navigate everyday life with clarity Discern and live out your calling Next Steps If this conversation resonated with you: Follow the podcast so you don’t miss what’s ahead Share this episode with someone who would be encouraged Explore more at C+Suite For Women (csuiteforwomen.com) Enjoying the Podcast? If Engaged is encouraging you, we’d be grateful for a review—it helps more women find these conversations. You are invited to live fully engaged—right where you are.

16 min
Episode 7

Ep. 7: What Has Shaped Your Story?

Episode Description What has shaped your story? Not just the obvious moments… but the experiences, conversations, and seasons that have left an imprint on how you see yourself and your life. In this episode, we begin a new series drawn from themes explored in The Authentic You—starting with your story. Together, we reflect on how both the visible and quieter moments of life shape us, and how becoming aware of those moments is the first step toward clarity and alignment. What We Talk About In this conversation, we consider: How life experiences—both big and small—shape how we see ourselves The difference between what happens to us and what we take from it Why defining moments often include both milestones and unexpected challenges How our story influences our perspective, identity, and decisions The importance of becoming aware of what has shaped us How God is present in every season of our lives A Simple Invitation As you listen, take a few quiet moments to reflect: What moments have shaped your story? What experiences have stayed with you? And how might those moments still be influencing how you see yourself today? Awareness is the beginning of clarity. And clarity creates the opportunity for alignment. Scripture Reference Psalm 139:13–16 Romans 8:28 About the Podcast Engaged is a podcast about faith, work, and the life God invites us to live with confidence and purpose. Through honest, grounded conversations, we explore how to: Strengthen your faith Navigate everyday life with clarity Discern and live out your calling Next Steps If this conversation resonated with you: Follow the podcast so you don’t miss what’s ahead Share this episode with someone who might benefit from it Continue your journey at C+Suite For Women (csuiteforwomen.com) If you want to explore this process more deeply, this is exactly what you walk through in The Authentic You—a transformational guide to revealing your Divine Design through your story, identity, and the purpose woven through your life. Enjoying the Podcast? If Engaged is encouraging you, , we’d be grateful for a review—it helps more women find these conversations. You are invited to live fully engaged—right where you are.

25 min
Episode 8

Ep. 8: Are Your Life Lessons Burdens... or Something More?

Episode Description What have you taken from the experiences in your life? Not just what happened…but what you made of it. In this episode, we explore how life lessons are formed—not simply through our experiences, but through how we interpret them. Together, we consider how those lessons can either weigh us down…or become something that shapes us in a meaningful and life-giving way. And we begin to recognize that the meaning we assign to our experiences has the power to influence how we see ourselves, others, and the path ahead. What We Talk About In this conversation, we consider: The difference between what happens to us and what we make of it How life lessons are formed through perspective, interpretation, and belief Why two people can experience the same event and take away something very different How unexamined lessons can quietly shape how we see ourselves and our lives The role of awareness in recognizing what we’ve been carrying forward How our experiences can become either burdens—or sources of growth and clarity A Simple Invitation As you listen, take a few moments to reflect: What have I taken from the experiences in my life? Are the lessons I’ve carried forward helping me…or weighing me down? And is there something more in those experiences that I may not have seen before? Sometimes the most important shift is not in what happened—but in how we see it. Scripture Reference Romans 12:2 Proverbs 3:5–6 About the Podcast Engaged is a podcast about faith, work, and the life God invites us to live with confidence and purpose. Through honest, grounded conversations, we explore how to: Strengthen your faith Navigate everyday life with clarity Discern and live out your calling Next Steps If this conversation resonated with you: Follow the podcast so you don’t miss what’s ahead Share this episode with someone who might benefit from it Continue your journey at C+Suite For Women (csuiteforwomen.com) If you want to explore this process more deeply, this is exactly what you walk through in The Authentic You—a transformational guide to revealing your Divine Design through your story, identity, and the purpose woven through your life. Enjoying the Podcast? If Engaged is encouraging you, we’d be grateful for a review—it helps more women find these conversations. You are invited to live fully engaged—right where you are.

16 min
Episode 9

Ep. 9: What Are You Carrying That You Need to Release?

Episode Description What are you carrying that no longer belongs? Not just the experiences themselves… but the weight, the conclusions, and the emotions that may have stayed with you over time. In this episode, we explore what it means to release what we are carrying—especially the things that have shaped how we see ourselves, others, and our lives. Together, we consider how letting go is not about dismissing what happened, but about choosing what we continue to carry forward. And we begin to recognize that release is not loss… it’s freedom. What We Talk About In this conversation, we consider: How life experiences can leave behind emotional and mental weight The difference between honoring our story and holding onto what no longer serves us Why forgiveness is often a key part of release How unprocessed disappointment, hurt, or unmet expectations can shape our perspective The role of faith in releasing what we cannot resolve on our own How letting go creates space for clarity, healing, and alignment A Simple Invitation As you listen, take a few moments to reflect: What am I carrying that no longer belongs in this season of my life? Is there something I am ready to release—whether it’s a belief, a disappointment, or a past experience? What might it look like to trust God with what I’ve been holding onto? Sometimes the most powerful step forward is the one where we choose to let go. Scripture Reference Ephesians 4:31–32 1 Peter 5:7 About the Podcast Engaged is a podcast about faith, work, and the life God invites us to live with confidence and purpose. Through honest, grounded conversations, we explore how to: Strengthen your faith Navigate everyday life with clarity Discern and live out your calling Next Steps If this conversation resonated with you: Follow the podcast so you don’t miss what’s ahead Share this episode with someone who might benefit from it Continue your journey at C+Suite For Women (csuiteforwomen.com) If you want to explore this process more deeply, this is exactly what you walk through in The Authentic You—a transformational guide to revealing your Divine Design through your story, identity, and the purpose woven through your life. Enjoying the Podcast? If Engaged is encouraging you, we’d be grateful for a review—it helps more women find these conversations. You are invited to live fully engaged—right where you are.

16 min
Episode 10

Ep. 10: Who Has God Designed You to Be?

Episode Description Who has God designed you to be? At your core—before your roles, your experiences, or other's expectations took shape. In this episode, we turn toward identity and begin to explore what it means to see yourself clearly—not through performance or past experiences, but through how God has uniquely designed you. Together, we consider how your gifts, strengths, and passions are not random, but intentional expressions of your Divine Design. And we begin to recognize that identity is not something we create… it’s something we discover. What We Talk About In this conversation, we consider: The difference between identity and the roles we carry in life Why we often define ourselves by what we do rather than who we are How God’s design is reflected in our gifts, strengths, and passions Why what comes naturally to us is often something we overlook How recognizing patterns in our lives reveals how we are wired The importance of anchoring our identity in truth rather than experience A Simple Invitation As you listen, take a few moments to reflect: What comes naturally to me that I may have overlooked or taken for granted? What energizes me and feels aligned with who I am? Where do I see consistent patterns in how I think, lead, or relate to others? Sometimes the clearest understanding of who we are is found in what has been there all along. Scripture Reference Genesis 1:27Psalm 139:13-16Ephesians 2:10 About the Podcast Engaged is a podcast about faith, work, and the life God invites us to live with confidence and purpose. Through honest, grounded conversations, we explore how to: Strengthen your faith Navigate everyday life with clarity Discern and live out your calling Next Steps If this conversation resonated with you: Follow the podcast so you don’t miss what’s ahead Share this episode with someone who might benefit from it Continue your journey at C+Suite For Women (csuiteforwomen.com) If you want to explore this process more deeply, this is exactly what you walk through in The Authentic You—a transformational guide to revealing your Divine Design through your story, identity, and the purpose woven through your life. Enjoying the Podcast? If Engaged is encouraging you, we’d be grateful for a review—it helps more women find these conversations. You are invited to live fully engaged—right where you are.

16 min

10 Episodes

Conversations for women seeking to fully engage with God in their faith, life, and work.

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Cynthia Stewart & Christel Horton
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ENGAGED