EP 346: The Cost of Calling: Choosing Purpose Over Comfort

The Christine Caine Equip & Empower Podcast

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Christianity, Talk Radio, Religion & Spirituality

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🗓️ 11 May 2025

⏱️ 21 minutes

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In this episode, Christine Caine draws wisdom from the life of the Apostle Paul as he delivers his farewell address in Acts 20. Paul’s unwavering passion to finish his race and fulfill his purpose in Christ—despite persecution, hardship, and uncertainty—is a compelling call for every believer. Christine reminds us that there is no age, stage, or circumstance that excuses us from obedience to God’s call. The wisdom to live well isn't just about knowledge—it's about surrender, perseverance, and keeping our eyes on eternity. This episode will challenge you to recommit to your purpose and finish strong, no matter what it costs. Get your free Episode Reflection Guide at ChristineCaine.com/Podcast. + + + + + Christine Caine is a speaker, activist, and best-selling author. She and her husband, Nick, founded the anti-human trafficking organization The A21 Campaign. They also founded Propel Women, an initiative that is dedicated to coming alongside women all over the globe to activate their God-given purpose. Each week she brings you a Gospel-centered message filled with Biblical truths that will equip and empower you to step into the life God has for you.

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0:00.0	Access more.
0:06.0	Hey there, I'm Christine, and I'm so excited to welcome you to the Equip and Empower podcast.
0:11.6	Now, my prayer is that our time together each week encourages you,
0:15.6	awakens you to the purposes of God in your life,
0:18.1	and activates you to follow Jesus wholeheartedly as you live on mission for him.
0:28.1	Hey everyone, I'm so glad that you've joined us again today. I know that God has a palpable word for you.
0:34.5	You have jumped in where we are unpacking the necessity of walking in the
0:40.1	wisdom of God in the 21st century. Man, our world is spiraling out of control. There are so many
0:46.4	opinions. There is so much information. There is so much knowledge out there. But man, we need the
0:52.1	wisdom to know what is worth knowing. And we need the wisdom to
0:55.2	know how to make right choices and how to make choices that are going to take us into the purposes
1:00.1	and the future that God has for our lives. So today, we're going to look at the Apostle Paul's
1:06.4	farewell letter. I love this letter so much. And because I love it, you're going to love it. And it's written in Acts chapter 20. Now, listen, this is the only message in Acts that's actually
1:17.1	given to a Christian audience. Now, this letter that we're about to read, and I love letters,
1:23.1	and you're going to love this letter, it's jam-packed full of wisdom. But just before we dive into the text,
1:29.3	I want to give you a very, very brief biography of the Apostle Paul because basically his resume,
1:36.8	his salvation story and the assignment that God has for him is absolutely mind-blowing.
1:44.7	And the best part of this, if God could use someone like him,
1:48.2	then God can use you and God can use me.
1:51.8	You know, Paul was born in a place called Tarsus,
1:54.8	which was the capital city of the Roman province of Silesia
1:59.0	in Southeast Asia Minor.
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