Embrace Our Calling

What does it actually feel like to leave a stable teaching job for full-time ministry — and how do you know God is calling you to do it? In this episode of Embrace Our Calling, I sit down with Pastor Wong Guoliang of Agape Baptist Church — a former MOE teacher and ministry leader who walked away from the security of a government career to answer what he calls a "royal summons."--- About...

Is your work meaningful? Does your job matter to God? In this episode, I'm honored to interview Russell Gehrlein, author of "Immanuel Labor," about discovering God's presence in every type of work—from math teaching to ministry to military service. Russell spent 20 years in the US Army as a Master Sergeant and nearly 20 more as a Department of Army civilian. But he's also been a math teacher, yout...

Are you struggling to find meaning in your Monday mornings? Does work feel broken, frustrating, or pointless? In this episode, I share 5 powerful ways the Gospel completely redeems your work—not just makes it slightly better, but transforms it completely. We've explored how God designed work to be good (Episode 16) and how sin corrupted it (Episode 17). Now discover the hope that changes every...

Ever felt like your work is just… pointlessness on repeat? Like you're grinding day after day, but deep down asking, "What's the point?" Whether you're a teacher drowning in admin, stuck in a mid-career fog, or even serving in ministry feeling drained—this video is for you. In this episode, we dive into why work feels so hard and frustrating, even when you're doing what y...

Is work just a necessary evil? A curse we have to endure? What if I told you that work was actually God's design from the very beginning—before sin, before the fall, before anything went wrong? In this episode, we're kicking off Season 2 with a powerful 3-part series on the Theology of Work, and today we're answering the first big question: Why do we NEED work to lead fulfilling lives?...

[EPISODE 15] Season 1 Finale Recap and Teaser for Season 2! | Embrace Our Calling PodcastWow, we made it to Episode 15! I can't believe how much we've discovered together this season. In this finale, I'm getting real about what I've learned alongside you - from figuring out that calling isn't a lightning bolt moment (it's more like putting together a puzzle piece by piece),...

[EPISODE 14] Sabbath - The Ultimate Burnout Solution | Embrace Our Calling Podcast God built the solution to burnout right into the fabric of creation. In this final episode of our three-part burnout series, I explore the biblical practice of Sabbath through Marva Dawn's transformative framework of ceasing, resting, embracing, and feasting. Discover how this ancient practice offers more than j...

[EPISODE 13] The GRACE Framework for Recovery fromBurnout | Embrace Our Calling Podcast Last episode we defined burnout - now it's time forrecovery. In this second episode of our special three-part series, I share theG.R.A.C.E. framework: a gospel-centered approach to healing from burnout thataddresses both symptoms and root causes. Whether you're in crisis mode orseeking prevention strategies, th...

[EPISODE 12] The Dark Side of Calling: Understanding Burnout | Embrace Our Calling Podcast Are you passionate about your calling but feeling completely drained? In this first episode of a special three-part series, I explore the dark side of calling—burnout—sharing my raw personal experiences and evidence-based insights on why purpose-driven Christians are uniquely vulnerable to burnout. --- WHAT...

[EPISODE 11] Don't Let Imposter Syndrome Sabotage YourCalling | Embrace Our Calling Podcast Do you secretly feel like a fraud despite your achievements? In this episode, I will be tackling imposter syndrome from a biblical perspective, sharing my personal journey as aneducational leader and practical strategies to break free from self-doubt. --- WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: What imposter syndrome truly is a...

Episode 10 Summary Feeling overwhelmed by life's demands and losing sight of your purpose? In this transformative episode of Embrace Our Calling, Marcus Mok reveals seven powerful habits that can help you maintain focus on your God-given calling. Drawing from biblical wisdom and personal experience, Marcus provides a practical framework for aligning your daily life with your divine purpose. Whethe...

[EPISODE 9] In this episode, I explore how James Clear's "Atomic Habits" framework can revolutionize the way we as Christians build consistent spiritual disciplines. I share how small, daily practices can transform your faith journey without guilt or burnout. You'll learn practical strategies to make Bible reading, prayer, and other spiritual habits stick, even with your busy sch...

Ep. 8 – How to Know if It’s REALLY God Calling You? --- 📌 Episode Summary Have you ever felt a strong pull toward a new career, ministry, or life decision and wondered: "Is this truly God's calling… or just what I really want?" 🤔 You're not alone! Many of us wrestle with whether we're following God’s will or just chasing our own desires with a spiritual excuse. In this episode, we’ll explore: ✅...

[Episode 7] Can your workplace become your ministry field? Kenneth Kwan, author and global leadership speaker, shares his powerful testimony of leaving a stable engineering career to follow God's calling. Through stories of financial struggles, divine interventions, and marketplace ministry, Kenneth reveals how to discern and embrace your true calling. Whether you're questioning your caree...

[Episode 6] In this final episode of our 4 A's Calling Framework series, I address perhaps the most challenging aspect of discovering your calling - Access to Opportunities. What happens whenyou've identified your abilities, recognized your affinities, and become aware of needs around you... but the doors just aren't opening? Looking through a honest email from one of our viewers, Kell...

[Episode 5] What if your frustrations are God’s way of revealing your calling? In this episode, we explore "holy discontent"—the righteous anger that aligns with God’s heart—and how it can guide you to your purpose. Episodes Highlights Why righteous anger can be a compass pointing to your calling Understanding the concept of "holy discontent" How God distributes His burden amon...

[Episode 4] Is "follow your passion" really good career advice? In this episode, I will be challenging the popular notion of blindly following your passion, and introducing a deeper concept: Affinity. Discover why having a natural fit with your work matters more than just emotional excitement, and learn practical ways to identify your true calling. Episodes Highlights Why passion alone i...

[Episode 3]🎙️ In this episode of Embrace Our Calling, Marcus Mok explores the first element of discovering your calling - Ability. Through personal stories and practical insights, learn how to identify and develop your God-given abilities for His purposes. 🔑 Episode Highlights: Why abilities aren't just about natural talents How limitations can become strengths The connection between ability...

[Episode 2] Every wondered if your "secular" job is less spiritual than full-time ministry? In this episode, Marcus Mok challenges the common misconception that true calling means becoming a pastor or church worker. Through personal stories and the inspiring example of William Wilberforce, discover why your current job might already be your ministry. 🔑 Key Insights: Why every Christian...

In this debut podcast episode of Embrace Our Calling, I discuss the concept of calling from a Christian perspective. I share my personal journey as an educator in Singapore, exploring the challenges of finding purpose in work. There are two types of calling: the primary calling to belong to God and the secondary calling related to vocation. It is all-important to know our identity in Christ before...