Answer the Call | Christian Career Coaching

Kelsey Kemp
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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. 2D AGO

    249: You Can Change Careers Without Burning Everything Down (Ethan’s Story)

    Sometimes, the career “change” isn’t drastic, and that’s okay. In this client success story, Audrey sits down with Ethan, an engineer who felt stuck and unsure about his career but knew a dramatic change wasn’t realistic. With a wife, 3 young kids, and financial responsibilities, quitting everything or starting over wasn’t an option. Audrey and Ethan discuss: Why a career change does not always need to be drastic to be meaningful How Christian beliefs about calling and work can affect career decisions The pressure many professionals feel to make a big leap and why it is often unnecessary How informational interviews help build confidence and direction Learning to trust God’s redirection even when the path looks different than expected If you’re feeling stuck or pressured to make a drastic move and need reassurance that meaningful career change can happen without starting over, this is for you. 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 01:07 From Career Uncertainty to an Internal Pivot 01:47 Feeling Stuck and Not Knowing Where to Start 03:33 Is It Okay for Christians to Want Job Fulfillment? 05:25 Letting Go of the Myth of the Perfect Job 06:41 How Family Responsibilities Shape Career Decisions 09:03 Using Informational Interviews to Find Clarity 15:06 When a Career Interest Becomes a Side Ministry 20:32 Why a Small Career Pivot Can Change Everything 31:20 Encouragement for Job Seekers Who Feel Stuck

    36 min

  2. DEC 16

    248: She Landed a Dream Job Without Applying (Here’s Exactly How)! | Alex's Story

    Job searching can feel frustrating, isolating, and discouraging, especially when you’re doing everything the right way and still hearing nothing back. That’s what happened with Alex – who sent out 30+ applications with zero responses, not even a callback… and then she landed a role at a dream company without even applying!  In this episode, we break down exactly what wasn’t working, the mindset shift that changed everything, and how strategic, faith-led networking opened doors she didn’t even know were there. If you are: Feeling invisible in the job market Exhausted from applying online Wondering if career coaching is “worth it” Then this episode is for you. 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 02:18 – When Applying Online Stops Working 05:01 – Why Fixing the Resume Wasn’t Enough 06:40 – Almost Hiring a Headhunter 10:57 – What Networking Was Actually Missing 13:49 – The Shift That Changed Everything 18:54 – How She Got an Interview Without Applying 21:11 – Why Community Matters in Job Searching 31:01 – Dream Company vs Dream Job 35:38 – Is Career Coaching Really Worth It?

    43 min

  3. DEC 9

    247: Laid Off After 28 Years… Then God said, “Teach.” | Tamara’s Story

    What happens when the career you’ve poured 28 years of your life into suddenly disappears? In this client success story, Audrey sits down with Tamara, a former program manager at Wells Fargo who faithfully served in one company for nearly 28 years until her job was eliminated. Instead of rushing into the next role, Tamara chose to slow down, meet God in the uncertainty, and walk step-by-step into whatever He had prepared next. Her story is a powerful reminder that: - You are not done just because one chapter closes - God does not waste your experience - Clarity is often found while in motion - You are fearfully and wonderfully made for work God designed for you If you’re navigating a transition, especially later in your career, let Tamara’s “clarity while in motion” testimony be the encouragement you’ve been praying for. 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 02:06 – When the job ends, fear begins 03:31 – Working through rejection with God 07:01 – “Should I retire?” Late-stage uncertainty 14:31 – When closed doors = redirection 16:16 – Peace that confirms God’s plan 18:22 – Calling vs. just having a job 21:06 – Using music and reading as ministry 23:27 – Flexibility, purpose & community impact 24:38 – Encouragement for anyone afraid to start

    31 min

  4. DEC 2

    246: How to Plan Your 2026 WITH God (Step-by-Step Framework)

    Are you already planning for 2026? Before you sit down with your journal or vision board, we want to show you a peaceful and biblical way to actually plan your year with God, and not just present your goals to Him after the fact. We discuss: How to start your annual planning rooted in Scripture How to look back at your year with gratitude A simple way to evaluate your spiritual growth How to ask God what HE wants for your 2026 How to consecrate your goals and plans to the Lord How to create quarterly plans with God If you’re feeling unsure about what next year should look like, this episode is for you. Cheering you on, Kelsey Kemp & Audrey Bagarus RESOURCES MENTIONED: Jordan Raynor - Redeeming Your Goals / https://www.jordanraynor.com/ryg Jordan Raynor - The Word Before Work / https://a.co/d/5kxNP0b Jamie Winship - https://www.youtube.com/@identityexchange SCRIPTURES MENTIONED: Romans 5:1 | Romans 8:1, 15–17 | 1 John 3:1 | Ephesians 1:5 | Proverbs 16 | Galatians 5:22–23 | Daniel 1:8 | Joshua 3:5 | Leviticus 20:7 | Colossians 3:23 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 — Why Christians should plan their year WITH God 01:12 — The biggest mistake most believers make when goal-setting 04:20 — A biblical framework for reflecting on your past year 10:50 — How to evaluate your spiritual maturity (Fruit of the Spirit) 20:32 — How to ask God what He wants for your next year 30:12 — A powerful prayer to reset your heart before planning 39:10 — Why it’s safe to confess your desires honestly to God 45:40 — How to consecrate your 2026 goals

    1h 2m

  5. NOV 25

    245: How to Leave a Job That’s Draining You and Step Into Your Calling | Bobby's Story

    If you’re feeling exhausted, stuck, or drained in your current job, this episode will speak straight to your heart. Today, we sat down with Bobby – a husband, father, and 20+ year corporate professional who believed he just needed to “hold on 10 more years” before making a change. But when burnout, pressure, and calling collided… God began opening a path he never expected. Through career coaching, prayer, and community, Bobby learned: - Why feeling drained doesn’t mean you’re ungrateful - How God debunks the lies that keep us stuck - What it looks like to dream with God again - How to make a career transition wisely when you have a family - The surprising way God revived a buried dream of entrepreneurship If you’re wrestling with fear, responsibility, or uncertainty about leaving a draining job, Bobby’s story will help you see what’s possible when you invite God into your career decisions. 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 01:24 – 20+ Years in Corporate & Hitting Burnout 03:08 – Providing for a Family While Feeling Trapped 07:09 – Inviting God Into Career Decisions 09:51 – Opening Up to Possibility, Hope & Calling 13:06 – “Just 10 More Years…” and the Wake-Up Moment 16:47 – Why You Shouldn’t Wait for Retirement to Live Your Calling 17:23 – The “Crazy Idea” That Wouldn’t Go Away 21:59 – The Power of Saying Your Dreams Out Loud 26:00 – How to Transition Careers When You Have Bills & Kids 35:40 – Final Encouragement to Anyone Feeling Stuck

    39 min

  6. NOV 18

    244: 5 Professional Habits that Will Skyrocket Your Career

    In today’s episode, Audrey and I walk through five Christian habits that instantly make you more professional and more of a blessing to the people you work with. These aren’t complicated but when you weave them into your daily life, they change the way people experience you, and they quietly reflect Christ through your work. And the last habit? Most people avoid it completely… but it might be the one that transforms your workplace the most. We discuss: Why “doing what you say you’ll do” is one of the most Christlike habits you can practice How learning to say no helps you honor your yes What it really looks like to take ownership of your role The surprising habit that builds trust faster than anything else Why professionalism is ultimately about loving people well + More 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 – Intro 01:56 – The 5 Habits Overview 03:02 – Habit #1 12:19 – Habit #2 18:59 – Habit #3 25:56 – Habit #4 34:43 – Habit #5

    47 min

  7. NOV 11

    243: The BEST Way to Explain Career Gaps (and Short Stints) in Your Resume & Interviews

    If you’ve ever stared at your resume thinking, “Will they judge me for this?” Then this episode is for you! We address the truth about career gaps, job hopping, and how to confidently talk about them in your resume, LinkedIn, and interviews. Whether you’ve been laid off, took time off for family, or are pivoting careers, you’ll learn how to explain your story with honesty, professionalism, and faith, and still get hired. We discuss: How to address gaps in your resume and LinkedIn without oversharing What to say in interviews if you’ve switched jobs frequently When (and when not) to explain your gap How to own your story and show growth The mindset shift you need to stop letting your resume define your worth 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 02:30 – The truth: Career gaps are more common than you think 05:40 – When to explain your gap (and when not to) 08:20 – How to talk about your career break on your resume or LinkedIn 11:45 – Real examples of what to say with confidence 17:40 – Job hopping explained: What counts as “too short” today 22:30 – How to address short stints and still look professional 27:00 – Interview tips: Talking about layoffs or bad bosses tactfully 33:00 – If you’ve truly been flaky, here’s what to do next

    41 min

  8. NOV 4

    242: How our Client Lauren Pivoted from Law to Social Impact Policy Manager

    If you’ve ever felt like you wasted years in the wrong career path, this episode will remind you that nothing is ever wasted when God’s the one writing your story. Lauren spent years studying law, earning her degree, and climbing the ladder in the legal world… only to realize she was deeply unfulfilled and misaligned. The idea of pivoting felt impossible, after all, how do you just walk away from years of hard work? If you’re in the same page as Lauren, listen in as we discuss: What to do when your career feels “off” and you’re scared to pivot How to release the guilt of “wasted time” and trust God’s redirection Why your unique background is part of His intentional design How to find peace and clarity through prayer, coaching, and surrender If you’ve been feeling stuck, unsure how to move forward, or afraid to start over, this conversation will help you take that next faithful step. 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 02:22 – Lauren’s journey from journalism to law school 04:10 – The fear of making a mistake with your degree 06:20 – How God works everything together for good 11:10 – The loneliness of being stuck but self-aware 13:15 – Reframing “different” as God’s unique design 23:10 – From rejection to redirection 27:00 – The leap of faith 33:40 – Letting go of fear and trusting God’s plan 38:10 – What Lauren would tell her past self 39:45 – Encouragement for anyone feeling “behind”

    44 min
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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.

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