The Cost of the Call

What do you do when the strategies stop working… and silence is the only feedback you get? When the doors you were sure God told you to walk through suddenly close—hard?And what if… it’s not failure? What if it’s formation?This wasn’t a planned episode for The Estherpreneur Podcast, but it was undeniable—God pressed this one on my heart. As I sat in the tension between breakthrough and burden, He brought me back to the Cross. And not just for what it means to our faith—but for what it reveals about calling, business, and the price of purpose. In this Good Friday reflection, I’m not offering formulas. I’m sharing my process. The moments when everything looked barren—until something beneath the surface began to bloom. Because sometimes, what feels like an end is really a setup for resurrection.If you're in a season of pressure, pruning, or the kind of stillness that tests your trust—this conversation might be your confirmation.We talk about divine strategy, business seasons, and the uncomfortable grace of surrendering what you worked so hard to build. The cross wasn’t chaos. It was calculated. And in your business, that wilderness might be working something wiser than you realize.Press play, and let’s reframe the pain. Resurrection might be closer than it looks.🔔 Let’s Stay Connected + Get Free ResourcesWant to go deeper in your faith-driven business journey?📲 Download the Edna Harding App — your new go-to space for:Exclusive access to my latest trainingsFree resources to help you grow in purpose and profitReal-time updates and encouragementA growing kingdom-minded community✨ Download now and let’s build together. Want more kingdom business wisdom? Follow me on LinkedIn @EdnaHarding where I share practical insights, biblical strategy, and wins from the frontlines of faith-based leadership. Say hi on social: LI:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ednaharding⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/EdnaSHardingIG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/theestherpreneur⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YT:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/EdnaHarding⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If this episode blesses you, don’t keep it to yourself—share it, subscribe, and leave a review! (00:00) - "Finding Peace Amid Life's Storms" (04:16) - "Embracing Business Seasons" (07:48) - "Resurrection After Pain" (11:44) - Embracing Surrender for Greater Rewards (15:24) - Unexpected Revival: A Journey of Faith (17:57) - Unexpected Opportunities Arise in Time (21:12) - "Embrace the Journey with God" (23:47) - Visit, Rate, Share, Read!