Episode Overview: "Those of us who find ourselves overly concerned with getting it right or being good, might find ourselves trapped in a net of other people's expectations and just getting tangled into a good old mess." Do you ever feel like your worth depends on applause, success, or being "useful" to others? You might be stuck in the Security Trap—a subtle but powerful mindset that confuses validation with vocation. If you've ever felt guilty pursuing your creative work—or unsure if it "matters"—this episode will help you untangle your calling from the need to please. Up Next: The Happiness Trap – Discover why chasing good vibes and "living your best life" can sabotage your vocation—and how to find joy beyond the high points. Resources for Artists: * Download your FREE Vocation Trap Tracker: https://soul-makers.kit.com/traptracker [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 [https://digitalcommons.acu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1032&context=discernment] 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. to follow the full Vocation Traps series * Share this episode with friends, mentors, or artists in your life * Tag us and join the conversation on socials using #VocationTrapsPodcast * Join our brand new Instagram Broadcast Channel! [https://www.instagram.com/channel/AbZ-6xkw4LTudVvJ/]

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The Security Trap: Why External Validation Isn't Your Calling

SEP 30, 202532 MIN
Be. Make. Do.

The Security Trap: Why External Validation Isn't Your Calling

SEP 30, 202532 MIN

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Episode Overview:"Those of us who find ourselves overly concerned with getting it right or being good, might find ourselves trapped in a net of other people's expectations and just getting tangled into a good old mess."Do you ever feel like your worth depends on applause, success, or being “useful” to others? You might be stuck in the Security Trap—a subtle but powerful mindset that confuses validation with vocation. If you’ve ever felt guilty pursuing your creative work—or unsure if it “matters”—this episode will help you untangle your calling from the need to please.Up Next:The Happiness Trap – Discover why chasing good vibes and “living your best life” can sabotage your vocation—and how to find joy beyond the high points.Resources for Artists: Download your FREE Vocation Trap Tracker: https://soul-makers.kit.com/traptracker 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. to follow the full Vocation Traps series Share this episode with friends, mentors, or artists in your life Tag us and join the conversation on socials using #VocationTrapsPodcast Join our brand new Instagram Broadcast Channel!