Find inspiration for your work as Courtney Moore and Missie Branch hear from women in various professions about how their work makes an eternal difference in the kingdom of God.
Women & Work: Stepping into Kingdom Productivity
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Find inspiration for your work as Courtney Moore and Missie Branch hear from women in various professions about how their work makes an eternal difference in the kingdom of God.
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May 8, 2026
David Platt: Women, Work, and the Great Commission
Courtney Moore and Missie Branch interview David Platt about women's vital role in the Great Commission, inspiring faithful gospel sharing in everyday life.
April 1, 2026
Karen Swallow Prior, You Have a Calling—Book Club Author Q&A
In this special episode, Courtney Moore, founder and president of Women & Work, and Courtney Powell, Director of Ministry Content, interview Dr. Karen Swallow Prior, author of our recent book club read, You Have a Calling: Finding Your Vocation in the True, Good and Beautiful. Karen discusses the distinctions between passion, calling, and vocation, emphasizing the importance of serving others and understanding the true, good, and beautiful in discovering one’s purpose. She shares personal stories, practical advice, and philosophical insights to help women discern and live out their divine invitations. Key Topics: The distinction between passion, calling, and vocation The role of serving others in understanding calling The concept of the transcendentals: truth, goodness, and beauty Practical steps for discerning one’s calling The importance of community and external calling Chapters: 00:00—Introduction and Context Setting03:03—Understanding Vocation and Calling05:50—Distinguishing Passion from Calling08:53—Personal Stories and Insights on Calling11:56—Navigating Job Satisfaction and Fulfillment15:03—The Role of Work in Our Lives17:58—Serving Others Through Our Callings21:10—Encouraging Others in Their Callings24:10—The Transcendentals: True, Good, and Beautiful34:00—Exploring the Transcendentals: True, Good, and Beautiful38:03—Understanding Truth in the Context of Calling38:57—The Importance of Self-Knowledge in Vocation44:58—Navigating Multiple Callings and Life Transitions50:03—Finding Light in Difficult Seasons of Calling56:01—Transforming Obligations into Divine Invitations Resources Mentioned: Dorothy Sayers, Why Work Elizabeth Gilbert on Distinguishing Between Hobbies, Jobs, Careers, & Vocation Women & Work Podcast episode 32 with Karen Swallow Prior Luther on Vocation Karen Swallow Prior, Ph.D., is the 2025-26 Karlson Scholar at Bethel Seminary. She is a popular writer and speaker, a contributing writer for The Dispatch, and a columnist for Religion News Service. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Atlantic, Vox, The Washington Post, Christianity Today, and many other places. Her most recent book is You Have a Calling: Finding Your Vocation in the True, Good, and Beautiful (Brazos 2025). Follow Karen on Facebook, X, and Instagram. Learn more at KarenSwallowPrior.com. Thank you for listening! Ways you can support Women & Work: Become a Women & Work Partner Purchase our book, Women & Work: Bearing God’s Image and Joining in His Mission through our Work Rate, subscribe, and share our show!
February 16, 2026
Dr. Arianna Molloy, Author of Healthy Calling
In this special episode, Courtney Moore, founder and president of Women & Work, and Courtney Powell, Director of Ministry Content, interview Dr. Arianna Molloy, author of our most recent book club read, Healthy Calling: From Toxic Burnout to Sustainable Work. They cover topics with Arianna, such as: What is burnout? Why is it so prevalent, especially among those who feel called to something? What are the effects of burnout and the symptoms of chronic stress? What’s the first step to take for someone who is burned out? What if you can’t control the stressors in your personal life, but you still need to show up 100% for your work? Tell us the distinction between job, career, and calling. One effect of burnout is shame. Share with us what shame looks like when it comes to calling? How does humility fit with burnout? What’s the difference between humility and modesty? How do you make and maintain wise decisions regarding boundaries? What is one piece of advice you want to leave with women who are in a season of burnout? Arianna Molloy (PhD, University of Denver) is associate professor of organizational communication at Biola University.Her research focuses on meaningful work, work as a calling, and the connection between humility and burnout in the workplace.She is an award-winning scholar and educator who has published in the International Journal of Business Communication, Communication Studies, and Christianity Today. Arianna is also a consultant for organizations, business professionals, and ministries.Arianna and her husband, Allen, have one son and enjoy running half marathons, traveling the world, and drinking good coffee. Follow Dr. Molloy on LinkedIn and Instagram.Resources Mentioned: Os Guinness, Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Life Daniel H. Pink, When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing Brené Brown Emily Nagoski & Amelia Nagoski, Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity Thank you for listening! Ways you can support Women & Work: Become a Women & Work Partner Purchase our book, Women & Work: Bearing God’s Image and Joining in His Mission through our Work Rate, subscribe, and share our show!
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