#69: Discerning God’s Voice in Your Calling with Chelsey DeMatteis

What do you do when the calling is clear — but the timing isn’t?This week on The Trailblazer Talks Podcast, Courtney has a conversation with author and speaker Chelsey DeMatteis about discerning God’s voice through writing, motherhood, and ministry. From unexpected book deals to starting a worship gathering with no venue or budget, Chelsey shares how she’s learned to trust God’s whispers even when the outcome is unknown.If you’re wrestling with clarity in your calling or wondering whether to persevere or pause, this conversation will help you tune in to God’s direction with faith and peace.Takeaways:How to recognize when God is asking you to wait, pause, or press onWhy “no” doesn’t always mean “never” in the kingdom of GodHow Chelsey knew it was time to write Mercy in the MarginThe role of spiritual community in discerning next stepsWhat it looks like to walk out your calling when the path feels unclearChelsey DeMatteis is a wife, mother, and woman on fire for Jesus. She is a devotional writer for Lifeway's Journey Women Magazine, Salem Media, and YouVersion. She hosts the Living with Less Podcast and is the author of More of Him, Less of Me: Living a Christ-centered Life in a Me-centered World and A Thrill of Hope. Chelsey resides in the midwest with her husband and their two children. Learn more at ChelseyDeMatteis.com or follow her on Instagram @chelseydematteis.Show Links:More of Him - https://amzn.to/43MKONQA Thrill of Hope - https://amzn.to/3Hdj9wPChelsey's Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/living-with-less-podcast/id1450217627Sponsor: littlecreativecompany.comSubscribe and Leave a Rating and Review!Follow Courtney: https://instagram.com/courthopejonesConnect with us:Instagram: @thevesselspodcast and @courthopejonesWebsite: vesselspodcast.comSubscribe & leave a review — it helps more women find this podcast!Vessels Podcast (formerly The Trailblazer Talks Podcast)