Stay ConnectedWelcome to the Taking the LeapS podcast with me, your host, fellow leaper and Coach Rachel G. Scott.
This podcast inspires you to take bold leaps of faith BUT you won’t be taking them alone. As we journey together through the fisherman, shepherd, builder, tentmaker, and trailblazer leaps, my hope is that you will see how God is with you every step of the way and begin to confidently trust Him as he leads you into your next leap.
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The most difficult leaps often require us to surrender things that were once a significant part of our identity and that's never easy.
In this episode, Rachael shares her transition from the boardroom to the playroom, how she struggled with her identity and significance, and how she surrendered, allowing God to take the lead. She also shares the beauty of separating her value and significance from what we do by recognizing that God's love for us is not based on that at all. If you are a stay-at-home mom struggling to find the value and significance in who you are and wondering how God loves you despite everything, this episode is for you. If you are looking for hope as you navigate a season of uncertainty in your leap, this episode with Rachael Adams has amazing encouragement and tips to help you.
Rachael is a wife, mother, writer, and the host of the Love Offering podcast, where she helps women to realize and pursue their God-given calling and significance. Together with her husband Brian, they run a family business in Kentucky, where they live with their two kiddos.
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[00:01] Episode intro and a quick bio of the guest, Rachael Adams
[02:10] Rachaels’ backstory and what she does in her space
[03:48] Rachael's growth in the entrepreneurship environment
[06:15] Her journey of becoming a wife and mother
[08:55] Markers in motherhood that show us when we are hitting the goals
[10:45] Rachael's homeschooling strategies before the kids transitioned to school
[13:11] God may allow us to let go of some roles
[15:06] A quick announcement
[16:17] The start of Rachael's writing and podcasting journey
[19:23] Why we need to be open and ready for God's calling
[20:21] A bit about Rachael's Bible study program and how you can join
[25:38] Rachael’s next leap of faith and the best ways to reach out and connect
[27:53] Ending the show and call to action
Website | https://rachaelkadams.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rachaeladamsauthor
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Are you feeling stuck and unfulfilled in your current career? This conversation with Kevin Anselmo has the tips and insights to help you find your significance at work from a Christian perspective. If you also need to reframe your success and position or prepare yourself to take the next leap, this episode is for you.
Kevin Anselmo is the founder of Experiential Communications Inc and has ranked the company since 2016. Prior to that, he worked in marketing and communication roles for several companies. He is the author of Reframing Career Success, a book that explores what success looks like from a Christian perspective.
Kevin talks about the importance of envisioning your leap before jumping in, the genesis of great works, and how we can make things possible when we encounter setbacks. He also shares his struggles and frustration with scaling his education initiative program, Global Innovators Academy, which led him on a journey to write a book to help people redefine their success and grapple with career disappointment.
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[00:01] Episode intro and a quick bio of the guest, Kevin Anselmo
[02:09] Meet and greet Kevin and hear his backstory
[03:59] How Kevin’s leap into entrepreneurship came about
[06:11] Preparing to move to another geographical location for business
[09:50] The one client that Kevin needed to take his leep
[12:59] Struggles of rushing God to reveal some things in a leap
[15:01] A quick announcement
[16:48] Journey of writing a book to share his knowledge at a deeper level to the world
[22:03] Golden nuggets from Kevin’s book
[27:24] Reframe your career success
[29:47] How to have a correct definition of success that include finances
[34:50] Kevin’s next leap of faith and the best ways to reach out and connect
[36:25] Ending the show and call to action
Website | https://www.reframingcareersuccess.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kevin.anselmo.33
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/kevinpanselmo/
LinkedIn| https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinanselmo/
Website| https://rachelgscott.com/
Website| http://the5leaps.com/
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Life is good, but it’s not without its share of struggles. Even in a Christian marriage, there will be difficulties and challenges, however, with Christ we learn how He can get the glory when we face and overcome them. In this episode, Jen Hughes shares her career journey and how she has been balancing her time as a Christian author with growing her family, the journey of being a firefighter’s wife, and advancing in her demanding career as a practicing nurse. She also explains how setting priorities can help us focus on the majors in our lives and as we pursue heavenly and earthly success.
Jen has been a pediatric nurse for the last 35-plus years and is married to a retired fire veteran chief. Their life raising their two daughters was focused on their career. They moved several times with her husband's career, which at times was challenging but worth it. Her journey as a firefighter’s wife inspired her book, Weathering The Firestorm, which draws from their life together as two first responders trying to raise their daughters in a christian home. Jen is an award-winning author who inspires her readers to escape into adventure with words of faith, love, and hope.
If you sincerely desire to tap into your hidden and God-given potential but struggle to find the right balance between family, career, and purpose, this episode is for you!
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[00:01] Episode intro and a quick bio of the guest; Jen Hughes
[01:51] Jen’s career background and how it inspired her to write a book
[04:07] How Jen and her husband balanced demanding careers and family
[06:59] What inspired Jen to open a pediatric day-care, and why she sold the business
[08:24] Identifying the needs around us and being able to respond
[10:37] Jen’s move from California to South Carolina
[12:15] A quick announcement
[13:50] The transition to S. Carolina and how they processed that as a couple
[16:20] How Jen, a full-time nurse, turned into an author
[20:46] The importance of going to a conference if you want to write a book
[21:54] Jen’s advice to someone hesitant to take a leap
[22:44] Jen’s next leap of faith in her career path
[23:52] How Jen balances her nursing career and writing books
[25:37] How to reach out, connect, and learn more about Jen
[26:51] Ending the show and call to action
Website | https://jennifermhughes.com/
Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/jen.hughes.3557
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/jen.m.hughes/
Website| https://rachelgscott.com/
Website| http://the5leaps.com/
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What if you're the one that has been called to redeem God’s legacy in your family and your courage is key to that happening? As we look over our family history, we will often identify where things went well and where things went wrong. Having this knowledge should impact our life and direct our leap. Our guest today chose to dig up the history of his family's past and find the royalty that he could build a legacy upon. Jerry Dugan joins us in this episode to share the leaps he had to make throughout his life, how a difficult upbringing led him to a purposeful life and how his faith helped him redeem his family legacy from the past and live in it. He also shares ways to prepare and embrace change to get to the end in obedience to God.
Jerry Dugan is a TEDx Speaker, consultant, author, and host of Beyond The Rut podcast, a show that focuses on living unstuck in your faith, family, fitness, finances, and future possibilities to live a life of purpose. He was born in Oklahoma, grew up as an self proclaimed Army B.R.A.T., and has lived in various parts of the United States, Korea, Thailand, Germany, and Japan.
If you feel like you’re in a season that is causing you to stall, and you’re wondering what you need to do to become the person you want to be for God, your life, and your family, this episode is for you!
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[00:01] Episode intro and a quick bio of the guest; Jerry Dugan
[01:42] A little bit about Jerry’s backstory and what he does in his space
[04:00] How Jerry discovered his purpose of training and developing others
[07:39] How Jerry’s clarity of his direction in life was so good at 14
[14:52] A quick announcement
[15:58] Becoming the redeemer for a family’s legacy
[19:10] How Jerry’s military experiences have been helpful in his leaps
[20:38] Becoming proactive for the change you want
[26:53] Jerry’s next leap and the best ways to reach out and connect with him
[29:02] Ending the show and call to action
Website | https://beyondtherut.com/
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrydugan/
Twitter | https://twitter.com/beyondtherut
Instagram | https://instagram.com/beyondtherut
Website| https://rachelgscott.com/
Website| http://the5leaps.com/
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In this episode Rachel is speaking with Clint Hatton. He is a husband, father to three boys, personal development coach, and has been pastoring for the last 16 years. He is also the author of Big Bold Brave, a book that inspires people to choose life and live boldly to fulfill their divine purpose.
Taking a leap or a move when you are married can be scary, especially when you don’t know what the next step is going to be. However, praying about it allows God to reveal to you and your partner what the leap is and when you should take the next step. Join the conversation with Clint Hatton as he shares his journey of big, bold, and brave leaps in his career, how he handled the transitions, and waiting periods when things were not moving as fast as he expected and why prayers, peace, and agreement are essential when taking a leap as a couple. He also talks about the loss of his firstborn son in 2019 which gave his family a compass and inspired him to write his book.
If you are married and want to take a bold and brave leap toward what God is calling you to do, this episode is for you!
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[00:01] Episode intro and a quick bio of the guest; Clint Hatton
[01:44] A little bit about Clint, what he does, and what he’s up to
[02:54] Clint’s scariest and most rewarding leap in his career
[11:04] The nagging that led Clint and his wife to start praying
[12:03] How Clint's prayers shifted when he knew it was time to take a move
[15:05] The confidence that comes with knowing God has also spoken to our spouses
[16:06] Clint’s transition and the waiting period before the doors open again
[18:34] A quick announcement
[19:56] Taking a leap that takes you back to your hometown and how to handle it
[23:02] Clint’s son's accident and death and how it changed his family
[25:51] How Clint’s son's passing inspired his book, Big Bold Brave
[30:45] How to move through pain to live big, bold, and brave
[33:02] Finding the focal point of where your life is to overcome loss and pain
[35:49] Clint’s next leap and the best ways to reach out and connect with him
[38:00] Ending the show and call to action
Website | https://www.bigboldbrave.us/
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/clinthatton/
Facebook | https://web.facebook.com/people/BigBoldBraveus/1
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/bigboldbrave.us/
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Pursuing a Purposeful Life Beyond your Breaking Point with Anthony Witt
Your rock bottoms can be the catalyst for growth and transformation that leads to a life of fulfillment and success. By understanding how to use these difficult times as learning experiences, we can use our experiences to become better prepared for a life filled with purpose. Join this conversation with Anthony Witt and get inspired to rise above your limits so that you can boldly leap into God's will.
Anthony is a husband, father of seven, and a Jesus follower with a strong spiritual component. He started his career as a public health educator and coordinator and had many career jumps and leaps trying to find his identity and purpose in life. Today he is an entrepreneurial therapeutic Coach, owner of four businesses, and founder of Witthouse Counseling LLC.
In this episode, Anthony shares with us what it is like to move towards peace in our lives, families, and relationship with God. He also shares the story of his breaking point and how different transitions helped him get to a place of peace and gratitude in life. If you know that you’re supposed to be doing something different, but you’re not, this episode is for you!
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[00:01] Episode intro and a quick bio of the guest; Anthony Witt
[02:03] A little bit about Anthony, what he does, and what he’s up to
[06:04] A single phone call that made an inevitable leap
[08:23] From podcasting to coaching
[10:56] A quick announcement
[13:00] Healthy ways to respond to breaking points in life
[17:30] How Anthony’s rock bottoms prepared him for his life of purpose
[20:07] How Antony’s entrepreneurial spirit affected his job in the corporate
[25:57] Anthony’s next leap and the best ways to reach out and connect
[27:44] Ending the show and call to action
What hinders us from taking the leap is what helps us move to the next level of our giftings.
Most people get to their breaking points, but because they do not know how to respond in a healthy way, they get frustrated.
Earthly security is just an illusion; the real security in life is eternal.
Your rock bottoms are always preparing you for your next leap of a life of purpose.
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Company’s Website | https://witthouse.com/
Personal Website | https://www.anthonywitt.com/
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleewitt/
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Witthousecounseling/
Website| https://rachelgscott.com/
Website| http://the5leaps.com/
Instagram| https://www.instagram.com/iamrachelgscott/
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Balancing Motherhood and Your Calling in Ministry
Motherhood is a beautiful gift, yet we can easily begin to feel guilty if we feel called to do other things or step into other roles. As moms, we often need to be reminded that it's okay for us to function in our positional and missional responsibilities. Our positional responsibility is our role as a mom, while our missional responsibility is the calling outside the family. Sometimes they coexist and other times they are parallel to one another. Join this conversation with Jenn Uren and get equipped to live and leap.
Jenn is a mom of five kids and the host of This Mom Knows Podcast. Inspired by her love for home organization, she helps moms lean into what God has called them to do by creating a home that runs smoothly to support their mom-plus lifestyle. In this episode, she shares how understanding her positional and missional responsibilities allowed her to follow her calling and still show up as a mom without feeling guilty. She also shares how she balances her business, podcast, and family to keep their home running, and to have the physical and mental space to work on her passion projects.
If you feel overwhelmed by being the mom you were created to be giving the best to your family while trying to pursue your calling, this episode is for you.
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[00:01] Episode intro and a quick bio of the guest; Jenn Uren
[01:47] A little bit about Jenn, what she does, and what she’s up to
[02:34] The beauty and challenge of motherhood
[04:19] How Jen got to the point of helping moms become who God called them to be
[07:26] Competing between positional and missional responsibilities
[10:08] Internal competition among moms
[12:50] What led Jenn into entrepreneurial endeavors
[16:52] Jenn’s secret strategies to balance motherhood and calling
[19:16] A quick announcement
[22:23] The pivotal moment that made it inevitable to develop the balance strategy
[25:25] How Jenn took the leap and decided to adopt two kids
[30:02] What Jenn talks about in her podcast
[32:05] Her attitude when going from one leap to another
[34:09] Jenn’s next leap and the best ways to reach out and connect
[35:48] Ending the show and call to action
Website | https://www.thismomknows.com/
Podcast | https://www.thismomknows.com/podcast
YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxlwFTX0yvmYUpHYJcuLwFQ
Facebook | https://web.facebook.com/ThisMomKnows/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thismomknowspodcast/
Website| https://rachelgscott.com/
Website| http://the5leaps.com/
Instagram| https://www.instagram.com/iamrachelgscott/
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In the episode, Stefanie and Caleb Rouse share their journey in online ministry, how to overcome fear and uncertainty, the value of speaking life to our spouses as they navigate seasons of the unknown, and the importance of spending time with God to fill up before pouring out.
Caleb and Stefanie Rouse are authors, digital creators, and online relationship mentors passionate about sharing God’s love and helping people in all stages of relationships. They were both teachers in their first three years of marriage, but they took a leap of faith into their calling in online ministry. Caleb’s dream for his whole life was to play basketball but partnering with his wife, Stephanie, awakened something in him, and he was able to quit his job in 2019 to do full-time ministry.
If you feel like God is calling you and your spouse to take a leap and you’re struggling with fear of the unknown, this episode is for you!
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[00:01] Episode intro and a quick bio of the guest; Stefanie and Caleb Rouse
[01:44] Caleb and Stefanie’s background and what they do
[02:31] How Caleb and Stefanie started in their calling and their journey
[06:55] The power of surrender and obedient
[11:09] Caleb and Stefanie transition and how they responded to people
[13:49] How to overcome the fear and uncertainty of doing something different
[20:50] The value and importance of speaking life to our spouses
[22:33] A quick announcement
[23:58] Caleb and Stefanie’s day-to-day as they deepen into their calling
[28:25] Caleb and Stefanie's book journey and how they collaborate
[33:40] Advice to anyone who wants to get started in the social media space
[36:43] Caleb and Stefanie's next leap
[37:45] How to connect with Caleb and Stefanie and get more resources
[38:43] Ending the show
Website | https://www.stefanieandcaleb.com/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/stefanie.rouse
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/unshakablecrown/
TikTok| https://www.tiktok.com/@stefanieandcaleb
Website| https://rachelgscott.com/
Website| http://the5leaps.com/
Instagram| https://www.instagram.com/iamrachelgscott/
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When God gives you a vision, He doesn’t give it to a committee, he gives it to a single individual. However, fear of what others may think will often hinder us from making certain decisions, such as leaving a profitable high ranking job for a more community focused mission, moving to a new state, or taking care of a loved one. Join this conversation with James Rosseau as we discuss how and when to roll up your sleeves, go beyond your current position, and serve your purpose to the world.
James Rosseau is the Founder and CEO of The Corelink Solution, a non-profit that’s committed to empowering people to reach their potential. The organization delivers learning programs through the brand and faith-based media platform Holy Culture. His passion is to empower youth to understand, release, and maximize their potential.
James talks about how he chose not to be caught up in the demands of a corporate position to the detriment of his purpose. He explains that roles and positions are seasonal and the importance of not letting job titles or positions, which are temporary, stop us from serving our purpose, which is eternal. If you feel that God is calling you to do something courageous, this episode is for you.
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[00:01] Episode intro and a quick bio of the guest; James Rosseau
[01:35] James’ background, what he does, and what he’s up to
[03:17] His pre-occupation before leaping into Christian hip hop
[06:55] What helped James go beyond the comfort of his corporate role
[08:54] Key indicators that it was his time to move from corporate
[10:59] How each transition was a mutual agreement between God, his wife, and him
[12:54] The pivotal key moment when James’ time of transition was right
[19:42] A quick announcement
[20:55] How the Holy Culture and James’ book came about
[25:20] Practical things to do if you feel God is calling you to a greater vision
[29:02] James’ next leap and the best ways to reach out and connect
[30:46] Ending the show and call to action
● Roles and positions in a job are seasonal, but your purpose is permanent and eternal.
● You are a steward in a position for an appointed time. Leave it better than you found it when your departure time comes.
● The greatest enemy of our progress is the last success in a position or a job—people like clinging to their success and never moving forward.
● If your job is no longer providing an opportunity to learn, it may be the right time to move on to the next phase.
● When God gives you a vision, He does not give it to a committee. He gives it to a single individual.
Personal Website | https://jamesrosseausr.com/
Company’s Website | https://thecorelinksolution.com/
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesrosseausr/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesrosseausr/
When we take the time to reflect on the past season, we will often identify patterns of behavior we have or have picked up along the way. These patterns can be helpful or harmful depending on where they came from and how they are impacting our lives. As this year is coming to a close, it's time to look back at all the achievements, hurdles, and lessons learned in our personal, business, and spiritual lives and see how we can grow and learn from them.
In this episode, your host, Rachel, celebrates a full year of spreading the love of Christ through Taking the Leap Podcast. It has not been a walk in the park, but by the grace of God, she has made it through. Over the last year, Rachel has climbed mountains, walked in valleys, and experienced some refining moments that taught her valuable life lessons, which she shares with us. Listen to the ten leaping lessons she learned, and be inspired to take your leap. She also reveals plans for next year and how you can be part of the success in spreading the gospel of Christ.
If you have truly enjoyed Rachel and the Taking the Leap podcast episodes, and would love to encourage others to take a leap while spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ then this episode is for you.
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[00:01] Episode intro and what’s in for you in today’s episode
[01:39] How this podcast came alive
[02:48] All things work together- Romans 8:28
[04:29] Obedience -the key that unlocks every door
[05:40] Hard decisions don’t have to mean drama
[07:23] God’s assignment in a year will be woven into every part of your life
[08:57] Leaps will require difficult but necessary endings
[10:30] Sometimes, the only way to see a ram is by obeying to sacrifice your Isaac
[12:57] A quick announcement
[14:01] You can’t plan everything. You are not God
[15:00] Manipulative blessings do not multiply
[15:48] You don’t need to have it all figured out to get started
[16:20] God’s way is right, and His timing is always perfect
[16:52] A quick recap
[17:58] What to expect in the coming year
[20:53] Wrap up and calls to action
Rachel Scott
Website| https://rachelgscott.com/
Website| http://the5leaps.com/
Instagram| https://www.instagram.com/iamrachelgscott/
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