Sharing your faith boldly at work and play
Where do you land on the boldness scale of sharing your faith? Are you a shy and timid three, or are you a say it loud and proud ten?
For many reasons, sharing your faith at work and with those outside the Christian community can feel uncomfortable. Maybe you’re afraid of rejection or don’t want to have an awkward conversation. Or you fear getting in trouble, especially if you start sharing your faith at work. Those hesitations don’t make you a bad Christian or one without faith; it makes you incredibly human.
Scripture says the righteous are as bold as a lion. So, even if you feel like a baby cub hiding from a predator, you have the swagger of a fierce and fearless lioness deep within you. You just need a little encouragement and a gentle push to get you out there.
So, that’s just what this episode will do for you today. Amy Cedrone and Catherine Gates are two bold and fearless women of God. They lead organizations that equip and encourage working women to grow in their God-given potential. And they just so happen to co-host the BOLDLY Conference that helps women boldly overcome obstacles in faith, work, and life.
We chatted about how to have bold faith at work and play, ways to share your faith if you feel uncomfortable, legal protection around sharing your faith, and how to maneuver the awkward situations that may arise when sharing your faith.
So, get ready to feel as fierce and as bold as that lioness within you. Let’s get after it!
About Amy Cedrone
Amy Cedrone is the Executive Director for Polished Network, an organization that emboldens women in their faith and work. Prior to Polished, Amy was a pastor for women and young adults at a large church in the Dallas area. In addition to her pastor role, Amy was part of the preaching team. Amy is a gifted teacher, writer, team trainer, and conference speaker. She is passionate about helping people get equipped and grow in their God-given leadership and callings.
About Catherine Gates
Catherine Gates is Executive Director for Women in the Marketplace, a national non-profit that equips working women to confidently pursue their faith and career for the glory of God. She is the author of The Confidence Cornerstone: A Woman’s Guide to Fearless Leadership, has contributed to several workplace Bible studies, and has written over a dozen YouVersion reading plans. She is on the board of Ladies of Grace, a women’s prison ministry. Her passion is to help women reach their full God-given potential.
Key Takeaways:
- Why it’s okay to share your faith in the workplace boldly
- How you can share your faith boldly through your words and actions
- How private prayer can have an impact on your boldness to share your faith
- What are employee resource groups, and how can they support your efforts in sharing your faith at work
- Tactics to use when you face opposition to sharing your faith in the workplace
Connect with Amy Cedrone
To connect with Amy Cedrone, find her on social media on Instagram and LinkedIn.
Connect with Catherine Gates
To connect with Catherine Gates, find her on social media on Instagram and LinkedIn.
Resources Mentioned
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