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The Open Door Dilemma: Are You Chasing Opportunities or Relationships?

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Episode Overview:

We’ve all heard the phrase, “follow the open doors,” but what does it really mean for your faith and business? In this episode, Jim invites you to rethink open doors as invitations—not guarantees—and reveals how true success in entrepreneurship is about character, calling, and spiritual discernment more than just chasing opportunities.

You’ll discover why closed doors can be just as important as open ones and how trusting God’s timing builds resilience and prepares you for lasting impact. This episode is for every Christian creative feeling uncertain about which path to take next.

What You’ll Learn:

  • How to see open doors as invitations to deepen your relationship with God—not just chances for success

  • Why focusing on character and calling matters more than chasing every opportunity

  • The role of spiritual discernment in making wise decisions

  • How to embrace closed doors as God’s protection and preparation

  • Practical steps to steward your opportunities with faithfulness and responsibility

Reflection Questions:

  • What open doors are you currently facing, and how are you discerning which to walk through?

  • How has a closed door turned out to be a blessing or redirection in your journey?

  • In what ways can you cultivate character and calling while navigating your business opportunities?

📱 Connect With Us

Instagram: @leadwithjim

Facebook: facebook.com/leadwithjim

Website: www.leadwithjim.com

Youtube: www.youtube.com/leadwithjim

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Episode Overview:

We’ve all heard the phrase, “follow the open doors,” but what does it really mean for your faith and business? In this episode, Jim invites you to rethink open doors as invitations—not guarantees—and reveals how true success in entrepreneurship is about character, calling, and spiritual discernment more than just chasing opportunities.

You’ll discover why closed doors can be just as important as open ones and how trusting God’s timing builds resilience and prepares you for lasting impact. This episode is for every Christian creative feeling uncertain about which path to take next.

What You’ll Learn:

  • How to see open doors as invitations to deepen your relationship with God—not just chances for success

  • Why focusing on character and calling matters more than chasing every opportunity

  • The role of spiritual discernment in making wise decisions

  • How to embrace closed doors as God’s protection and preparation

  • Practical steps to steward your opportunities with faithfulness and responsibility

Reflection Questions:

  • What open doors are you currently facing, and how are you discerning which to walk through?

  • How has a closed door turned out to be a blessing or redirection in your journey?

  • In what ways can you cultivate character and calling while navigating your business opportunities?

📱 Connect With Us

Instagram: @leadwithjim

Facebook: facebook.com/leadwithjim

Website: www.leadwithjim.com

Youtube: www.youtube.com/leadwithjim

🙏 Support the Show



  • Share this episode with a friend

  • Subscribe, like, and comment on YouTube


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