Ep 61 - Craig Melvin & Lindsay Czarniak: Pressing Pause, Deepening Connection and Finding Peace

The Paula Faris 'Faith & Calling' Podcast

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Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Talk Radio

4.4 • 697 Ratings

🗓️ 11 April 2022

⏱️ 38 minutes

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Summary

It’s undeniable the major toll a global pandemic, racial unrest and political upheaval has taken on us all. Now imagine if it was your job to show up every day and report on these stories to the country – and add in that your partner also works in the same industry. That’s the weighty reality of Paula’s guests this week, and they are diving into a don’t-miss conversation about the elusive work/life balance in our chaotic world and the steadying effect of listening for God’s calling along the way. Craig Melvin and Lindsay Czarniak fell in love while working at the same news station in Washington DC. Today Lindsay is a broadcaster for FOX Sports and previously anchored ESPN’s SportsCenter, SportsNation and NASCAR Now. Craig is the current news anchor on NBC’s TODAY Show, a co-host of the 3rd Hour TODAY and contributing anchor for NBC’s Dateline. Up until last month he was also the host of Craig Melvin Reports. Craig and Lindsay open up to Paula about what led Craig to pump the brakes at MSNBC and walk away from his daily show after ten years. He shares what helped him know it was time to go and what he’s learned from his therapist about indirect stress and what it does in our lives – an applicable word for anyone navigating a big decision or seeking more peace. Craig and Lindsay have been married for over a decade and along with their deep faith connection, they share two beautiful children. They discuss with Paula the pull they experience as working parents between wanting to provide and wanting to be there for their kids. Hear what they say they had to come to terms with to make peace with their limits and better prioritize their relationships. They also open up about what it looks like to be in the same competitive business with the one you love. Hear how they have managed to avoid rivalry and what helps them cheer each other on through thick and thin. This duo’s connection is adorable, and while they still struggle to get their stories straight about their first meeting (as you’ll hear and LOL), they are clear on the fact that their faith is central to what keeps them grounded and grateful. Whether you’re looking to take your next professional step, scale back and take a pause or untangle the stress in your life, let this vulnerable conversation remind you that what you do isn’t who you are and empower you to listen for and follow the peace in your spirit. Follow Lindsay on Instagram Follow Craig on Instagram Check Craig’s book, “Pops: Learning to Be a Son and a Father” Learn more about Paula’s new company CARRY Media and sign up for CARRY ALL, an essential weekly newsletter for the working mom that drops every Sunday! Follow along with CARRY Media on social media: @carry_media Connect with Paula & share what you are feeling called to in this season of your life: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Sign up for Paula’s new and improved newsletter to get a message from her every two weeks. Order Paula’s Book - “Called Out: Why I Traded Two Dream Jobs for a Life of True Calling” Subscribe & Listen to more episodes of the Podcast: AccessMore | Spotify | Apple

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0:00.0	Access more.
0:03.8	Hi friends, it's Paula Ferris.
0:05.9	You might remember me from Good Morning America or The View.
0:09.6	It's okay if you don't, but I have a new view now.
0:12.6	My husband and I moved to South Carolina with our three kids, and I'm exploring new seasons
0:18.3	of calling.
0:19.2	Each week I'm joined by friends to have real, honest conversations about their stories,
0:24.7	their struggles and triumphs, all to encourage and empower you.
0:28.6	We're going to be talking about what people are called to do and who they're called to be.
0:33.2	I welcome you in to the Paula Ferris, Faith and Calling Podcast.
0:39.5	Hey, podcast, friends.
0:41.2	So I started a series in April with couples to talk about the lessons that they've learned,
0:46.9	how to navigate our callings and relationships and finding common ground.
0:51.3	I launched that last week, and then I dropped a bonus episode on you all with
0:55.2	Mark Wahlberg and Mel Gibson talking about their new film, Father Stu. So we're back to the
1:00.2	couples and this conversation that you're going to hear today, let me just be honest and say
1:05.5	it was a little bit intimidating and that's because I'm talking to two well-established journalists who rarely do interviews like this.
1:15.2	I'm speaking with Craig Melvin, who's with NBC, The Today Show, Dateline, and MSNBC, and his beautiful wife and sports reporter, Lindsay Zarniak.
1:24.2	And when you work in the same business as your significant other, it comes with
1:29.3	its own set of challenges. As careers have moved in different directions, it's like you can't have
1:37.0	that. You cannot have competition. So it's taken talking to different people, therapists. So they met and fell in love while working in Washington, D.C. at a local station.
1:49.2	They've been married over a decade now. They have two beautiful children.
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