#126 John Worsham on the Intersection of Faith and Vocation
Release Date: 06/03/2024
Become a Provider- Servant Leadership Stories from Successful Leaders Who Share Tips on Faith, Life, and Work. Become the Best Version of Yourself for Your Family, and Career. Self-Improvement for Christians.
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What happens when you take a leap of faith into the unknown and just trust God? In this episode of the podcast, Justin welcomes John Worsham of Triangle Fellows to discuss his profound journey of intertwining faith and vocation. John’s story is a testament to the remarkable things that can happen when you believe that God has a bigger and better plan, even when it’s not always clear John’s journey has been marked by trials, tribulations, and a transformative move abroad, through which he discovered that God indeed has a bigger plan, even when it's not immediately clear. Throughout...
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Adam Kasix is a faith-driven transformation expert, an international speaker, a multi-million dollar sales producer & host of the Revolutionary Freedom podcast. He first earned credibility as the subject of a documentary detailing his journey of transforming his rock-bottom experience and regaining his family which he also shares during this conversation.
info_outlineWhat happens when you take a leap of faith into the unknown and just trust God? In this episode of the podcast, Justin welcomes John Worsham of Triangle Fellows to discuss his profound journey of intertwining faith and vocation. John’s story is a testament to the remarkable things that can happen when you believe that God has a bigger and better plan, even when it’s not always clear
John’s journey has been marked by trials, tribulations, and a transformative move abroad, through which he discovered that God indeed has a bigger plan, even when it's not immediately clear.
Throughout the conversation, John shares moments where he has seen God work in his life over the past year, highlighting those "you too" moments that resonate deeply during facilitation and community discussions. He speaks openly about the balance between growing a business and giving glory to God, emphasizing that while success is important, it should never become the ultimate meaning of life.
John's insights remind us that our work and value come from Christ’s sacrifice on the cross. This foundational truth shapes his perspective on vocation and success. He also reminds listeners of the importance of Sabbath for our hearts, highlighting the need for rest and reflection to reconnect with God and our purpose.
John’s story is a testament to God’s goodness, even through dark valleys. As we listen to John’s story, we are encouraged to reflect on our own lives. Where have we seen God at work this year? How can we trust Him more deeply, even when His plan seems unclear?
John’s journey challenges us to leap in faith, trust God’s goodness, and recognize His faithfulness in every aspect of our lives.
Learn and Connect with John:
John is currently a nurse in Durham, NC the local community, did business development in India with a startup for nursing education, provides faith and work integration training to professionals through Triangle Fellows, married to Allison for 22+ years who is also a nurse and they have two teenage boys who are both taller than John and have a pug from India
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