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EPISODE · Oct 8, 2025 · 19 MIN

Episode 240: You Can Do It All… But Should You?

from Write this Down! with Dot Bowen · host Dot Bowen

How do you balance ambition and career with trusting God and finding contentment? In this honest conversation, Dot and Cara unpack Paul’s words in Philippians and the misunderstood concept of “doing all things through Christ.” They explore what it looks like to be driven and ambitious while keeping your heart’s true motivation in check. Grab your Bible, journal, and a cup of coffee, and join the conversation.Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know! Episode recap:Start by writing down Philippians 4:11-13 (0:14)How do I balance ambition and career with trusting God and being content? (2:35)Jesus was purposeful in his mission, but also made time for people and prayer (4:47)No one ever ends their race wishing they had worked more (7:32) Not every open door is a door that God has opened (9:42)We have to check our hearts, are you serving God or money? (14:28)Pray and ask God to help you keep pure motives and a pure mindset (16:33)We need to be very careful of our motives (19:05)Are you interested in having Dot come and speak to your community? Email us at [email protected] Write this Down! on YouTubeFind Dot Bowen on Instagram and Facebook Scripture Verse: Philippians 4:11-13 (NASB1995) “Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am.I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need.I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.”

How do you balance ambition and career with trusting God and finding contentment? In this honest conversation, Dot and Cara unpack Paul’s words in Philippians and the misunderstood concept of “doing all things through Christ.” They explore what it looks like to be driven and ambitious while keeping your heart’s true motivation in check. Grab your Bible, journal, and a cup of coffee, and join the conversation.Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know! Episode recap:Start by writing down Philippians 4:11-13 (0:14)How do I balance ambition and career with trusting God and being content? (2:35)Jesus was purposeful in his mission, but also made time for people and prayer (4:47)No one ever ends their race wishing they had worked more (7:32) Not every open door is a door that God has opened (9:42)We have to check our hearts, are you serving God or money? (14:28)Pray and ask God to help you keep pure motives and a pure mindset (16:33)We need to be very careful of our motives (19:05)Are you interested in having Dot come and speak to your community? Email us at [email protected] Write this Down! on YouTubeFind Dot Bowen on Instagram and Facebook Scripture Verse: Philippians 4:11-13 (NASB1995) “Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am.I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need.I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.”

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