"You don't need to know the whole map. You just need to take the next faithful step."

Episode Description:

Ever feel like your calling has to be epic to matter to God? The Chosen Trap seduces us with grand visions and spiritual pressure—but often leads to burnout or disillusionment. We'll talk about how to discern between God's quiet invitations and our own need to be "important" in the Kingdom.

In this episode of Be. Make. Do., hosts Lisa Smith and Dan ABH explore the trap of trying to control your calling, and how to find freedom in faithful, creative partnership with God. Through biblical reflection, personal insight, and powerful film examples, you'll learn how to discern between divine invitation and performance anxiety.

Helpful Resources:

 * Download your FREE Vocation Trap Tracker: www.soulmakers.org/bemakedo [https://www.soulmakers.org/bemakedo]
 * Discover Your Artist Archetype → Take the Free Quiz at soulmakers.org [https://soulmakers.org/]
 * Download the Full Artist Archetypes Guide for deeper insight: www.soulmakers.org/bemakedo [https://www.soulmakers.org/bemakedo]
 * Read Samuel Wells' book, Improvisation: The Drama of Christian Ethics [https://www.amazon.com/Improvisation-Christian-Ethics-Samuel-Wells/dp/1587430711]
 * Read the article, Vocation's Unbroken Chain: Biblical Call Stories and the
   Experience of Vocation [https://digitalcommons.acu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1032&context=discernment] by Chris Keeton
 * Read the article, Understanding Vocation: Discerning and Responding to God's Call [http://dt.pepperdine.edu/projects/lilly/Understanding%20Vocation_%20Discerning%20and%20Responding%20to%20Gods%20Call.pdf] by Don Thompson

Connect & Share:

 * Subscribe to Be. Make. Do. for more in the Vocation Traps series
 * Share this episode with a friend or creative you know
 * Join the conversation on socials using #VocationTrapsPodcast
 * Join our brand new Instagram Broadcast Channel! [https://www.instagram.com/channel/AbZ-6xkw4LTudVvJ/]

Up Next: Join us for a conversation with author of Brand Something Beautiful, Steve Brock.

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The Chosen Trap: When Doing Something Big for God Misses the Point

NOV 11, 202528 MIN
Be. Make. Do.

The Chosen Trap: When Doing Something Big for God Misses the Point

NOV 11, 202528 MIN

Description

"You don't need to know the whole map. You just need to take the next faithful step."Episode Description:Ever feel like your calling has to be epic to matter to God? The Chosen Trap seduces us with grand visions and spiritual pressure—but often leads to burnout or disillusionment. We’ll talk about how to discern between God’s quiet invitations and our own need to be “important” in the Kingdom.In this episode of Be. Make. Do., hosts Lisa Smith and Dan ABH explore the trap of trying to control your calling, and how to find freedom in faithful, creative partnership with God. Through biblical reflection, personal insight, and powerful film examples, you’ll learn how to discern between divine invitation and performance anxiety.Helpful Resources: Download your FREE Vocation Trap Tracker: www.soulmakers.org/bemakedo Discover Your Artist Archetype → Take the Free Quiz at soulmakers.org Download the Full Artist Archetypes Guide for deeper insight: www.soulmakers.org/bemakedo Read Samuel Wells' book, Improvisation: The Drama of Christian Ethics Read the article, Vocation's Unbroken Chain: Biblical Call Stories and theExperience of Vocation by Chris Keeton Read the article, Understanding Vocation: Discerning and Responding to God's Call by Don ThompsonConnect & Share: Subscribe to Be. Make. Do. for more in the Vocation Traps series Share this episode with a friend or creative you know Join the conversation on socials using #VocationTrapsPodcast Join our brand new Instagram Broadcast Channel!Up Next: Join us for a conversation with author of Brand Something Beautiful, Steve Brock.