Don't Let The Dream Die

What holds you back from exchanging a well-planned path for a calling that truly fits? Discover what it’s like to release old dreams—and find the faith (and courage) to embrace what’s next.When Davis Powell stepped off the path to becoming a doctor and into the unknown, he didn’t just change careers—he changed his life. In this episode, Davis Powell, President & CEO of Seed Company, opens up about leaving a carefully mapped plan to follow a deeper sense of purpose, wrestling with comfort, community, and the weight of expectation. He shares how embracing guidance, letting go of people-pleasing, and tuning in to God’s peace led him to lead one of the world’s most ambitious Bible translation movements. The conversation gets real about calling, taking faithful risks, and redefining what true success looks like—even when it means letting a lifelong dream die, so something new can growKey TakeawaysWhy sometimes sticking to “the plan” is the comfort zone you need to escapeHow to discern if your dream is truly yours—or just old expectationsThe pivotal role of wise advisors who ask hard questions and speak truthWhat it means to pursue hard things with peace, not just gritThe keys to leading boldly through ambiguity, especially when the stakes are highLessons from translating the Bible into thousands of languages—and why collaboration beats competition—Subscribe for more inspiring episodes.Like what you hear? Give it a thumbs up.Comment and share your own journey of risk, faith, or chasing a new dream.#calling #leadership #dreamchasing #Bibletranslation #faith #purpose #nonprofit #perseveranceTimestamps00:00 — Are you following a plan or a calling?01:17 — Davis Powell’s background and unexpected journey02:17 — Early dreams, clarity through discomfort04:03 — The shift from medical school to ministry05:48 — Letting a dream die for something better07:33 — On comfort, people-pleasing, and tough choices09:24 — The power of wise voices and real mentorship10:58 — Opening up to true community12:16 — Is “hard” the only sign you’re on the right path?13:05 — Recognizing grace and peace in challenges14:26 — When “hard” things feel easy—finding your fit15:14 — Connecting personal calling with Seed Company’s mission17:03 — Why God’s Word for every language matters18:45 — Inside Seed Company’s ambitious vision (and the “ASAP” goal)19:24 — Milestones, challenges, and technology’s role21:17 — The promise and pitfalls of AI in Bible translation23:36 — Crucible questions: what keeps leaders up at night24:45 — Bridging local capacity and taking real risks26:41 — Translation vs. engagement—what success really means28:46 — The gift and challenge of collaboration with Illuminations31:18 — Why abundance beats scarcity—organizational (and spiritual) lessons34:23 — Rapid-fire: Clemson Tigers, abundance, and not letting the dream die35:25 — Final reflections and next steps for listeners