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

    252: God Cares About Your Business & You’re Not Doing This Alone | Hannah’s Story

    Does God actually care about your business and the work you’re doing? In this client success story, Audrey sits down with Hannah to share what shifted when she realized that God doesn’t just care about her. He cares about her business too. When Hannah first came into coaching, she was overwhelmed and unsure whether her ideas could become something sustainable. She was working hard, juggling too many ideas at once, and quietly questioning if her niche even mattered. Without clear direction, the emotional weight of building started to add up. I know many founders feel this way. We hope this episode becomes a reminder that building a business doesn’t mean carrying everything alone. God cares about the details: the decisions, the doubts, the timing, and when we invite Him into our work honestly, it changes how we build. Cheering you on, Kelsey Kemp & Audrey Bagarus CONNECT WITH HANNAH: 🌍 Website / https://www.thebusybunhead.com 📸  Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/thebusybunhead/ 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 04:45 – The Fear That Her Business Idea Was Too Small 09:05 – Separating What You’re Good At From What You’re Called To Do 11:40 – How Clarity Changed Her Confidence as a Founder 14:05 – Learning to Invite God Into Business Decisions 16:20 – The Power of Praying Specifically About Your Work 18:55 – Letting Go of Control and Trusting God With Outcomes 22:05 – Why Simplifying Her Business Changed Everything 25:05 – Navigating Emotional Highs and Lows as a Founder 28:10 – “I Get to Do This”: A Healthier Way to Build 34:30 – Encouragement for Anyone Building a Business 37:20 – Where to Find Hannah and Her Work

    42 min

  2. JAN 6

    251: My 2 Year Fertility Journey (a miracle + what God taught me in the process)

    In this episode, I share the full testimony of my two year journey through infertility. In this episode, I share what the waiting season was really like: the confusion, the questions, the tears, and all the ways God quietly and patiently reshaped my heart along the way. In this episode, I talk about: How God changed my heart toward motherhood and children Why infertility challenged my faith in ways I’m grateful for Advice for couples trying to conceive What actually WORKED and what didn’t How to ENJOY life while still waiting on God How this season reshaped my view of vocation, calling, and surrender What’s next for me and the future of The Called Career My prayer is that this episode encourages you, gives language to feelings you might not have known how to name, and reminds you that God is still working, even when the answer hasn’t come yet. And if this resonates with you, or if you’re in need of prayer, please don’t hesitate to reach out. 🤍 Cheering you on, Kelsey Kemp 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 01:50 – Why I’m sharing this story on a career podcast 03:53 – How God changed my heart toward motherhood 07:19 – Worldly views vs. biblical views of children 26:48 – Surgery, endometriosis, and healing 32:03 – Why I chose restorative fertility care (NaPro) 33:14 – The pregnancy test moment 39:38 – First trimester vulnerability and faith 43:54 – What DIDN’T work (fertility teas, ads, myths) 49:58 – How I learned to enjoy the waiting season 59:30 – Trusting God’s plan for motherhood 1:02:04 – Maternity leave plan & future of The Called Career

    1h 7m

  3. 12/30/2025

    250: Our 2025 Year in Review: Answered Prayers, Hard Lessons, and Trusting God!

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!  We’re so grateful to be closing out the year with a huge milestone – our 250th podcast episode! Truly, praise be to Jesus for giving us the strength and consistency to keep showing up every week. With the year coming to a close, we’re sitting down for an honest (and very exciting!!!) year in review, reflecting on everything this past year held for The Called Career and for us personally. From big answered prayers to unexpected challenges, we’re sharing the highs, the hard parts, and everything in between. We discuss: The bold goals we set at the start of the year and how they actually turned out Audrey’s relationship update! 👀 Kelsey's BIG personal announcement!!!!  The behind-the-scenes business struggles we experienced Books, Scripture, and lessons that carries us through the highs and lows What we’re prayerfully hoping for as we step into the next year From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being part of this community and for walking with us through another year.  Every download, share, comment, and message has meant the world to us. You’ve been with us through the highs, the challenges, and everything in between, and we’re so grateful for your continued support, encouragement, and energy as we look ahead to all that the Lord has in store. With gratitude, 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 01:19 – Reflecting on last year’s goals 02:21 – Audrey’s relationship update 👀 03:12 – Pregnancy announcement and fertility journey! 05:53 – How relationships change ambition, identity, and work 10:49 – The “10x revenue” goal and what actually happened 13:48 – Paid ads, money lost, and behind-the-scenes business struggles 22:44 – Knowing when to stop pushing and choose peace 35:56 – Devotion vs. discipline, faith lessons, and hopes for the year ahead

    1h 26m

  4. 12/23/2025

    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

  5. 12/16/2025

    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

  6. 12/09/2025

    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

  7. 12/02/2025

    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

  8. 11/25/2025

    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
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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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