How to Follow God into the Marketplace, with Caleb Townsend

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17 October 2018

How to Follow God into the Marketplace, with Caleb Townsend – EM241 - E241

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Sometimes it seems like we think vocational ministry is the most valuable. But if you're called into the marketplace, what you do is still matters. A lot. Listen to discover what God's taught Caleb Townsend.

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It’s important to remember that the marketplace is a place of ministry. Caleb Townsend comes and talks about his experience of ministering through his business. He also shares about his journey with Jesus and how others have discipled him.

Caleb mentions the importance of discipleship and investing in people as a part of ministry. Even though people can be messy, Caleb reminds us to be patient and to love them where they’re at. From your neighbor to your co-worker, you can show the love of God and be intentional every day.

What We Talked About:

00:23 - Episode summary
02:54 - Introduction
03:08 - The importance of a mentor
05:59 - Moments of honesty leading to growth
07:53 - Reflecting on turning points
10:05 - How God brings different passions together
11:29 - Following God into the marketplace
13:20 - Professional versus everyday discipleship
14:28 - What does discipleship look like?
16:48 - How do you choose who to invest in?
18:16 - Ways to shift the conversation in relationships
20:23 - Dealing with the “red lights” in ministry
22:50 - Facing the heartbreaking relationships
29:50 - Sharing the Gospel in the workplace
32:21 - Green, yellow, and red lights
33:14 - Where to start
35:27 - How can we best pray for you?
38:01 - Closing remarks

Resources & Contact Info:

bethefactur.com
Caleb's Email (check the full show notes)
LinkedIn

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