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Episode Overview

In this episode, Luke welcomes Jordan Raynor—entrepreneur, CEO, and bestselling author—to explore the idea of following where God is pulling. They discuss how restlessness, guilt, and discernment are part of the spiritual journey. Jordan shares stories about transitioning from tech startups to faith-based work, and together they reflect on balancing ambition with rest, the role of desires, and the importance of choosing a path instead of waiting for perfection.

Main Topics:

• Overcoming guilt and "unbiblical restlessness"
• The intrinsic value of work in God’s plan
• Trusting God while taking action ("trust and hustle")
• Making decisions without over-analyzing God’s will
• Managing ambition, rest, and digital boundaries

Notable Quotes & Key Insights

• Jordan Raynor: “Your job is faithfulness, God’s job is fruitfulness.” (20:15)
• Luke LeFevre: “A moving car is much easier to steer than a parked car.” (8:18)
• Jordan Raynor: “Trust and hustle are not at odds—they are a biblical tension.” (18:13)
• Tim Keller: “For a Christian, there is no plan B.”

Resources Mentioned

Books:

• Called to Create by Jordan Raynor – Amazon
• Master of One by Jordan Raynor – Amazon
• Redeeming Your Time by Jordan Raynor – Amazon
• The Will of God as a Way of Life by Jerry Sittser – Amazon
• Smartcuts: How Hackers, Innovators, and Icons Accelerate Success by Shane Snow – Amazon
• Trillion Dollar Coach by Eric Schmidt, Jonathan Rosenberg, and Alan Eagle – Amazon

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Holy Work Journaling Course - Starting October 22nd

Holy Work Journaling Course - Starting October 22nd