Stewarding Our God-Given Gifts Well with Lauren Elsasser Smith

Have you ever come to a crossroads in your life and really wrestled with what decision you should make? Have you ever felt like in different seasons of your life God is calling you to do drastically different things? If so, this episode is for you!  We are chatting with Lauren Elsasser Smith, a mom to 2 littles, a university professor, creative, and entrepreneur, who got her MBA while raising her baby and working full time in corporate America. We talk all about how her journey in life has evolved in a really strategic and intentional way, and how she and her husband have worked together to make decisions that best serve God and their family in the different seasons of their life.In this episode, we discuss:Motherhood, balancing our ambitions, and the struggles we facedHow Lauren and her husband make decisions in their marriage that affect both their personal and professional livesBeing obedient during different seasons of our livesStewarding our God-given gifts wellFind it quickly:6:46 - Being a new mom and realizing perfection isn't possible13:38 - Prioritizing work and life in different seasons14:27 - Decision-making in marriage23:55 - Prioritizing your marriage28:21 - Keeping ambition from being an idol in your life36:30 - Obedience as Christians and listening to what God is asking of us41:40 - How different jobs and roles allow you to steward your gifts wellResources mentioned:Kingdom Entrepreneurship PodcastLeaders Eat Last by Simon SinekConnect with Lauren:Instagram: @laurenelsasserConnect with Jordan:InstagramYouTubeWebsiteAffiliate Disclaimer: Some of the links mentioned in our podcast may be affiliate links. This means that if you make a purchase from our link, we may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. This is a small way of supporting our work here on the podcast, so we thank you for considering purchasing with our affiliate links!