Called Beyond the “Supposed To”

What do you do when God calls you beyond what people think you are supposed to be?In this episode of The Shepherd’s Sanctuary, Dr. Jevon Goode sits down with Dr. Cynthia P. McDonald for an honest conversation about calling, identity, leadership, and the realities women often face in ministry.Dr. McDonald shares her journey of being called to preach at 15, navigating expectations as a woman pastor, and learning how to stay aligned with God without constantly trying to prove herself to people. The conversation also moves into administration, obedience, spiritual formation, authenticity, and the difference between performing in ministry and truly shepherding people.This episode is for women in ministry, pastors, emerging leaders, and anyone who has ever had to move beyond the expectations of others to fully walk in what God called them to do.Sometimes the call of God will take you beyond the “supposed to.”