Wrestling with Your Calling with Dr. Conrad

Do you ever feel "normal" or perceive your life as nothing extra special? In parts of Pastor Aaron Rook's life, you will hear how "normalcy" is okay in God's sight. We can be useful to God in any condition. You can listen to his story on this episode. Consider visiting his church one day in Lexington, KY; it's called Every Nation Lexington Church ( http://everyna...

Why is God so compassionate, forgiving, faithful, and gracious to you? Why does God lead and guide us? Why does God want us to sacrifice our lives for Him? Why is God so patient with us on the journey (of our calling)? The ANSWER: Because of His name's sake...  Support the show Email: info@daviesassociatesllc.com Visit our Websites: http://wrestlingwithyourcalling.com http://daviesassociatesl...

Have you ever struggled with the phrase: "Just focus on one thing! " Yet, you are good at many things. Often, we know that we are multi-faceted and can do several things, but we are predominately trained to focus on one thing: one major in school, one ideal career, one profession at a time, or one of anything. Dr. Ashley Tauriac, a pediatric doctor (along with many other identities), hel...

There can be a difference in our human minds between God's ways and God's character .  This episode speaks to some details regarding the difference. Have you ever questioned God's character because you felt He was doing something outside His regular pattern? Have you ever wondered why God does things differently than we may expect? As we all wrestle with our calling, remember that l...

The Lord knows how to order our steps and align everything according to his timing. This is the story of a family whom the Lord demonstrated His hand on their lives and purposefully worked all things together for their good. They founded Clarity Interpreting, LLC., and do some fantastic work. If you have a need for interpreting services, please visit their website: https://www.clarityinterpreting....

In this episode, listen to how Dr. Conrad gives a proper perspective on how to view your calling.  Often, calling is seen as a DESTINATION to be attained, yet calling is just the beginning of an INVITATION from the Lord to something far bigger than yourself.  When God calls you, He invites you into His story. Be encouraged today! Support the show Email: info@daviesassociatesllc.com Visit our Websi...

By the age of 12, Peter Wetzlar decided that he was going to go to the Olympics one day. Years later, through the journey of several coaches and circumstances that challenged and inspired him, he experienced the Tokyo 2020 Olympics as a swimmer for his native country. Hear the amazing yet challenging story of one of Dr. Conrad's former students who came to the United States with a dream in hi...

This podcast episode will help you think through the real solutions to life's problems.  Have you ever wondered what answers all of life's challenges? Have you ever wondered why you and I struggle in certain areas of life? Support the show Email: info@daviesassociatesllc.com Visit our Websites: http://wrestlingwithyourcalling.com http://daviesassociatesllc.com Buy the Book: https://a.co/...

Dr. Rick Burslem is a remarkable man who loves wisdom. He is a husband, father, pastor, leader, teacher, business leader, and many other things. He is exceptionally gifted. This interview was a treat . Dr. Burslem represents what Proverbs 8 identifies: "I, wisdom, dwell with prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion. The fear of the Lord is hatred of evil. Pride and arrogance and the way...

Ever wonder if God can use you for His purposes?  Ever wonder if you have messed up so much that you feel He can't use you anymore? You are not alone. God can use you for His purposes, even despite you. You may feel like you are not able, qualified, ready, or prepared. To God, this is not the requisite for the journey. Support the show Email: info@daviesassociatesllc.com Visit our Websites: h...

Two siblings, Jennifer Frazier and Julie Adams, speak of their story of family influence, personal journey to knowing the Lord, and the beautiful grace of God on their family. "Good girls" need the Lord, just like everyone else. This is part 2 of 2. Their powerful story is full of wisdom and insight into the Lord's heart. Support the show Email: info@daviesassociatesllc.com Visit ou...

How do we judge life rightly? What do we need to know when we need to judge rightly?  What is an appropriate perspective when evaluating life matters and deciding accordingly? This episode provides some of Dr. Conrad's Insights on judging and deciding rightly. Support the show Email: info@daviesassociatesllc.com Visit our Websites: http://wrestlingwithyourcalling.com http://daviesassociatesll...

Two siblings, Jennifer Frazier and Julie Adams, speak of their story of family influence, personal journey to knowing the Lord, and the beautiful grace of God on their family. "Good girls" need the Lord, just like everyone else. This is part 1 of 2. Their powerful story is full of wisdom and insight into the Lord's heart. Support the show Email: info@daviesassociatesllc.com Visit ou...

We hear loads of voices all the time.  The voice of mom and dad, the voice of culture, the voice of education, the voice of different media, our internal voice, the voice of the adversary, and the voice of God...  This begs a few questions:  Whose voice do I follow the most? Whose voice is speaking to me? Whose voice is life-giving or death-provoking? Tune in to learn how to distinguish between go...

Dr. Kevin Brown, current president of Asbury University in Wilmore, KY, values students and their development.  He is a brilliant man with a brilliant mind, and he loves seeing students win.  In this podcast, he shares his heart for education and students. Support the show Email: info@daviesassociatesllc.com Visit our Websites: http://wrestlingwithyourcalling.com http://daviesassociatesllc.com Buy...

Before the Apostle Saul was converted, he had his way of doing things. The Lord did not change some aspects of Saul's natural proclivity and frameworks of life, but God changed his internal world. Saul was zealous, vigorous, and passionate about his beliefs before encountering God. God used Saul's zeal, vigor, and passion to change the world.  God works internally on our hearts to align...

This episode is part 2 of Biff Buckley's journey as a business leader who owned one of Lexington, KY's largest private insurance agencies. Now retired, he reflects on his journey and shares the wisdom the Lord gave him as a business leader.  He is still making a life-giving impact in other activities in the Lexington, KY area. If you haven't listened to part 1, click here: https://w...

Your God-given potential is not something we can see and know fully. Yet, the journey to reach our full potential can be unleashed at various moments. We will encounter experiences in life that stretch us, challenge us, confuse us, wound us, or even destroy certain things within us so that we can grow into our potential.  God will allow these things to happen so that we can see what we are truly m...

Biff Buckley owned one of Lexington, KY's largest private insurance agencies.  Now retired, listen to Mr. Buckley's reflections on his journey and the wisdom the Lord gave him as a business leader. He is still doing great things as his endeavors have shifted to other life-giving activities. This episode is part 1 of 2. Support the show Email: info@daviesassociatesllc.com Visit our Websit...

When Moses encountered God, he had five responses to God.  Moses wrestled with his identity, faith, authority, worth, and will.  Listen to some of Dr. Conrad's commentary about how Moses wrestled with God in Exodus 3-4. Support the show Email: info@daviesassociatesllc.com Visit our Websites: http://wrestlingwithyourcalling.com http://daviesassociatesllc.com Buy the Book: https://a.co/d/j9zgK9...

Hear the story of Peter Hansen, an experienced Headmaster of classical Christian schools in Texas, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and other places.  His grandfather influenced his journey to becoming who he is today. He has influenced so many people in his decades of work as a head of school.  Support the show Email: info@daviesassociatesllc.com Visit our Websites: http://wrestlingwithyourcalling.com htt...

There are times when the Lord will open your eyes to things you did not know about yourself.  Like Moses, God may bait you off a familiar path for the sake of the timing of His call and purpose for your life. You were created for something.  Support the show Email: info@daviesassociatesllc.com Visit our Websites: http://wrestlingwithyourcalling.com http://daviesassociatesllc.com Buy the Book: http...

Have you ever wondered if the decisions from your past will affect your calling?  By the grace of God, Tom Donkin shares how his painful past did not hinder the  calling of God on his life. This is a powerful interview! Support the show Email: info@daviesassociatesllc.com Visit our Websites: http://wrestlingwithyourcalling.com http://daviesassociatesllc.com Buy the Book: https://a.co/d/j9zgK9V Sup...

The seemingly mundane events in our past are essential clues that point to our calling.  As you listen to this episode, find hope and encouragement for your calling. May the One who calls you reveal how much He has had you on a journey all of your life. May He clarify His purposes for why you were created. Support the show Email: info@daviesassociatesllc.com Visit our Websites: http://wrestlingwit...

This episode gives an overview of the heart of Dr. Conrad's life and work. He discusses the nature of the " Wrestling with Your Calling with Dr. Conrad" podcast, his personal story, his life's work, and his associates. This is simply the beginning of the journey of many future podcasts filled with interviews, insights about calling, book topics, and other vital commentary. Supp...