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109. Why Your Goals in Life Feel Unreachable as a Busy Christian Woman and 3 Simple Things You Can Do about it Right Now.

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Episode Summary: Welcome back to the show, friends! In today's episode, we dive into why your goals might feel unreachable as a busy Christian woman and explore practical steps to overcome these feelings. We'll discuss the importance of breaking down big goals, finding clarity, and managing the costs associated with your purpose.
Key Takeaways:
Recognizing the Scope of Your Goals:
Feeling overwhelmed by the size of your goals is normal.
Big visions are often signs that the calling is from God.
Understand that you are not meant to complete the big task alone; lean into God for guidance and support.
Three Reasons Goals Feel Unreachable:
Too Big: Goals seem insurmountable because they are meant to be accomplished with God's help.
Too Unclear: Lack of clarity is expected; you only need to know the next step.
Too Costly: The journey will require sacrifices of time, energy, and resources.
Actionable Steps to Make Goals Attainable:
Break Down Big Goals: Divide your big vision into 3-5 smaller, actionable steps.
Seek Clarity: Write out what you understand about your goal and consult with a coach or mentor.
Count the Costs for Step One: Focus on the resources needed for just the first step, rather than the entire journey.
Practical Application:
Break Down Goals: Write down the major goal and list 3-5 simpler tasks to start with.
Seek Clarity: Document what you know about your calling and discuss it with a trusted advisor.
Count Costs: Assess the time, energy, and financial investment needed for the initial step of your journey.
Encouragement:
Trust in God's plan and timing.
Be obedient to the immediate next step rather than the entire vision.
Surrender the big picture to God and focus on what you can do today.
Closing Prayer and Support:
Know that your goals are not unreachable. God is guiding you each step of the way.
Stay committed, trust, surrender, and be obedient to God's lead.
Praying for your strength and clarity this week.
XOXO,
Shayla
 
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108. Your Question Answered: “How to Find My Life Purpose…” AND It’s Our Two-Year Podcast Anniversary!

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Opening Remarks
Shayla expresses deep gratitude to God and her listeners for their support over the past two years.
Appreciation extended to everyone who has listened, supported, left reviews, participated in interviews, emailed feedback, and shared the podcast.
Episode Highlights
A look back at the three most downloaded interviews from the past two years.
Clips from memorable episodes to reflect on the journey and the impactful stories shared.
Introductory Segment
Shayla discusses her journey starting the podcast, switching from YouTube to podcasting due to frustrations with slow growth on YouTube.
The quick approval of her podcast on Apple Podcasts and the positive reception it received from listeners.
Clip 1: Episode 26 – How to Know Your Calling in Ministry with Apostle Trilby Ball
Apostle Trilby Ball shares her process of discovering her calling.
God’s intentional signs and confirmations that led her to realize she was chosen for ministry.
Emphasis on God’s unique communication with each individual to reveal their purpose.
Clip 2: Episode 97 – How Restoration Reveals Purpose with Earlene Camille
Earlene discusses her journey of healing and restoration.
The importance of aligning with natural gifts and the gradual unfolding of purpose.
Encouragement to seek restoration to uncover God-given potential.
Clip 3: Episode 96 – How to Find a Sense of Purpose and Fulfillment in Life with Minister Angela Jackson
Minister Angela Jackson talks about overcoming challenges to find her voice in ministry.
The struggle with stuttering, anxiety, fear, and low self-esteem.
Triumph through faith and now using her voice to inspire and help others.
Continue to tune in for more episodes that provide simple strategies to understand your calling and go deeper in your relationship with God.
Join the community to share experiences, gain support, and grow in your faith and purpose.
XOXO,
Shayla
 
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107. Do You Feel Called to Help Others but You're Not Sure What Next Steps to Take? Start Doing these 3 Things on Purpose Right Away!

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Episode Summary: In this episode, we dive into the journey of discovering your calling and purpose. If you've ever felt called to help others but aren't sure where to start or what steps to take next, you're in the right place. We'll explore three actionable steps to help you identify your skills, understand how you can serve others, and take meaningful actions toward fulfilling your purpose.
Key Points:
Identify Your Skills:
Ask Yourself:
What am I good at?
What do people compliment me on?
What could I teach someone else with ease?
Action Steps:
Write down your answers to these questions.
Reflect on the things that come naturally to you and that you may overlook.
Recognize the skills and gifts that God has placed within you.
Seek Feedback from Trusted People:
Questions to Ask:
What am I known for?
How do I help people?
Action Steps:
Reach out to 2-3 trusted individuals and ask them these questions.
Gain insights from their perspective on your strengths and how you serve others.
Start Volunteering:
Benefits of Volunteering:
Helps you identify what you enjoy and what you don't.
Provides valuable information about your interests and potential calling.
Action Steps:
Find opportunities to volunteer in your church, community organizations, or non-profits.
Be observant and take note of the tasks you enjoy and the skills required.
Use the experience to gain clarity on your purpose and the people you are meant to help.
XOXO,
Shayla
 
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106. Feeling Uncomfortable in a Season of Change? How Your Purpose in Life can Help You Move Forward.

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The Nature of Life and Change
Life is filled with swift transitions, often catching us off guard.
Emphasizing the importance of purpose even during times of change.
Embracing Your Purpose Amidst Change
Developing Character: Purpose work first changes and develops you. God uses these transitions to build character and prepare you for future challenges.
Realigning Desires: Your desires and needs align more with God's will as you grow in your purpose, leading to a more fulfilling life.
Finding Meaning: Walking in your purpose gives your life meaning, helping you feel connected, fulfilled, and motivated.
Connecting the Dots: Over time, the seemingly random events and experiences in your life will start to make sense as they connect to your purpose.
Staying on the Right Path
Cling tightly to your purpose to stay on the right path, even when the journey is messy and unpredictable.
Be prepared for detours and extended timelines; persistence and faith are key.
Understanding the Messiness of Purpose Work
Purpose work can be messy and is often not what we expect. It requires resilience and determination.
Embrace the challenges and frustrations, knowing they are part of the journey.
The Unfolding Nature of Purpose
Your purpose and God's plan for your life will unfold over time. Flexibility and trust are essential.
Be willing to adjust and flow with changes, holding your plans loosely while clinging to the overarching vision.
Encouragement and Closing
Reassurance that listeners will make it through their current season of change.
Reminder to stay close to God, trust in His plan, and keep moving forward one step at a time.
Encouraging words to hold on to purpose and remain determined, despite the messiness and unpredictability.
XOXO,
Shayla
 
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105. Instead of Feeling Stuck, Try These 4 Tips to Finally Grow with Christ.

Introduction:- Many women feel stuck; like their relationship with God has become stagnant
Tip 1: Get Active - Find simple ways to serve others through volunteering or helping at church, in your community, family, or workplace- Serving makes you feel closer to Christ and purposeful
Tip 2: Find a Biblical Role Model- Look in the scriptures for someone going through a similar season- Study their life, context, struggles and how they persevered - Let their story provide wisdom for your own situation
Tip 3: Join a Community- Don't go through this season alone, find a community of like-minded believers- Being around others who understand provides support and encouragement
Tip 4: Study God's Character  - When stuck, we may start questioning God's goodness/love- Deliberately study who God is - His nature, names, sovereignty  - This builds faith that He is in control even when we don't understand
 
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104. 5 Truths about the Calling on Your Life & Why You’re Feeling Overwhelmed, Friend.

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Description: In today's episode of the Called and Confident Podcast, Shayla Hilton dives into the challenges many women face when trying to understand and embrace their calling. If you've ever felt overwhelmed, uncertain, or unsure about what God has called you to do, you're not alone. Join Shayla as she discusses five key truths about the calling on your life and shares practical steps to help you move forward with confidence and clarity.
Key Topics Discussed
The Overwhelming Nature of Callings:
Feeling overwhelmed and nervous about your calling is common.
Many women struggle with understanding what God wants them to do and how to achieve it.
Five Truths About Your Calling:
Specificity: Your calling is very specific and unique to you. God has a deliberate plan for your life.
Productivity: God seeks productive individuals who are already working diligently. Your current work ethic is crucial.
Visionary Mindset: You must be a visionary, able to see the big picture even without all the details.
Obedience: Quick and complete obedience to God's direction is essential.
Community: God will place you in a supportive community to help accomplish your calling.
Biblical Reference:
Shayla explores Mark 1:16-20 (NIV) to highlight how Jesus called his disciples and the principles we can learn from their immediate obedience and productivity.
Practical Application:
Encouragement to maintain excellence in current work as preparation for future calling.
Emphasis on the importance of being visionary and trusting God’s plan without needing all the steps outlined.
Invitation to Deeper Engagement:
Shayla invites listeners to join a transformative journey through the book of Nehemiah to explore God’s calling and purpose further.
Actionable Steps
Reflect on Your Specific Calling:
Spend time in prayer and meditation, asking God to reveal the specific work He has for you.
Maintain Productivity:
Continue to work diligently in your current roles, developing a habit of excellence.
Embrace a Visionary Mindset:
Look beyond your current situation and trust that God has a bigger picture for your life.
Practice Quick Obedience:
When you sense God’s direction, act on it promptly without hesitation.
Seek Community:
Engage with a supportive community that shares your faith and vision to encourage and uplift each other.
Final Encouragement
Shayla reminds listeners that feeling overwhelmed by a big calling is natural. It's a high calling from God, and it requires faith, vision, productivity, and quick obedience. Trust that God has a specific plan for you and that He will bring it to completion. Keep pressing forward in faith, and remember, you are not alone on this journey.
Scriptural Reference: Philippians 4:13 (KJV) - "I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus."
 
XOXO,
Shayla
 
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Welcome to Called and Confident for Christian Women! Listen in for Simple Strategies to Dive into Your Purpose!

The Go-To Podcast for Christian Women Who Want to Dive into Their Purpose! ***TOP 2.5% GLOBAL RANK PODCAST***
 
Do you wish you could find time to balance everything and still walk in your purpose? Are you constantly feeling like you don’t know which way God wants you to go or what He wants you to do? Tired of getting too overwhelmed, fighting the battlefield in your mind, and questioning yourself, How do I know if I’m being purposeful?
I’m so excited that you’re here! This podcast will help you understand your purpose, find time to work on what you’re actually called to do (even while working full-time), and go deeper in your relationship with God!
Hey, I’m Shayla. Executive Pastor, Nonprofit Director and Entrepreneur. For 10+ years, I was completely stressed out. Doing all of the things: trying to figure out what I was supposed to be doing. I started several businesses that flopped, signed up for multiple courses and training programs, and created random content for my blog, my YouTube channel and social media.
I finally realized that if I was going to confidently walk in my calling then I needed to create habits that allowed me to dig deeper with God and let Him lead me into the purpose that He has for me.
I now have a blueprint to identify my calling and the action steps needed to make it happen and I’m ready to share it with you!
If you’re ready for some simple strategies designed for busy Christian women like you, who desire to get clear on their next steps, so they can move forward in Kingdom impact - like those empowerment sessions you’ve dreamt of hosting, then this podcast is for you!
So…it’s time for some girl chat, you grab the popcorn, I’ll grab the peanut M&Ms, and meet me on the couch…let’s get started!
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103. Struggling with Your Relationship with God? 3 Tips to Walk in Purpose as a Busy Christian Woman.

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Episode Description: In this episode, Shayla addresses a common struggle many Christian women face: feeling distant from God. If you’ve ever questioned your relationship with God or felt like you’re not as close to Him as you used to be, you’re not alone. Shayla offers three practical tips to help you reignite that spiritual fire and walk in your purpose, even in the midst of a busy life.
Key Points Discussed:
Tip 1: Spend 10 Minutes of Quiet Time with God
Carving out at least 10 minutes a day for quiet time with God can help refresh and renew your spirit.
Quiet time helps you feel more centered, focused, and less irritable.
Tip 2: Give Yourself Permission to Dream Again
Dreaming again can reignite hope and expectation, which positively impacts your relationship with God.
Revisit old dreams and goals that you may have set aside due to life’s busyness.
Tip 3: Try a Short Bible Reading Plan
A short Bible reading plan can help you consistently get into the Word and deepen your relationship with God.
Shayla offers her own five-day Bible reading plan, “Go Deeper with God to Know Your Purpose in Life,” as a starting point.
Listener Action Items:
Spend 10 minutes of quiet time with God each day.
Reflect on and revisit your old dreams and goals.
Start a short Bible reading plan to build the habit of daily scripture reading.
Leave a written review on Apple Podcasts.
Share this episode with another sister who is ready to confidently walk in her calling.
 
XOXO,
Shayla
 
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102. 3 Ways to Know You’re Following the Right Calling…Listen In!

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Confirmation:
Look for confirmations from God that you're on the right path.
These can come through people, scriptures, or seemingly coincidental signs.
Examples include someone mentioning something you've prayed about or stumbling upon a relevant Bible verse.
 
Connections:
God will bring the right people into your life to help you on your path.
These "destiny helpers" can be mentors, supporters, or gatekeepers who open doors for you.
Be discerning to avoid connections that could distract or derail you from your calling.
 
Clarity:
Clarity often comes after you give your initial yes to God and start taking action.
As you take steps, more details will unfold, often through interactions with others or new insights.
Patience and trust in God’s timing are crucial.
XOXO,
Shayla
 
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101. Feeling Completely Confused about Your Purpose? Answer These 5 Questions to Get Back on Track!

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Question 1: Who or What Commissioned You?
Emphasizes the importance of being commissioned by God rather than by human authority.
References Galatians 1:12 and Paul's assurance of being commissioned by Jesus Christ.
Question 2: Have You Acknowledged or Released Your Past?
Urges listeners to acknowledge and release past failures and struggles to move forward in purpose.
References Paul's acknowledgment of his past in Galatians 1:13.
Question 3: Do You Understand the Significance of Your Life and Purpose?
Encourages listeners to recognize the significance of their purpose and existence.
References Paul's acknowledgment of being chosen by God before birth in Galatians 1:15.
Question 4: How Quickly Do You Obey When God Speaks to You?
Urges listeners to promptly obey God's guidance and take immediate action.
References Paul's immediate response to God's call in Galatians 1:16.
Question 5: What Does Your Life in This Season Convey to Others About God?
Challenges listeners to reflect on whether their lives reflect Christ and attract others to Him.
Emphasizes the importance of being a positive representation of Jesus.
 
XOXO,
Shayla
 
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