Finding Purpose in Life's Unexpected Storms
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Kelly Proctor shares her journey from valedictorian attorney to minister and author, revealing how embracing life's storms led to discovering her purpose as an encourager. Through authentic conversation, she illuminates how returning to childhood passions helped her fulfill her calling to bring light to others.
• Finding comfort in your authentic identity rather than pursuing careers for money or prestige
• Overcoming significant challenges during law school including 9/11 and housing instability
• Using discipline and perseverance to graduate as valedictorian despite obstacles
• The pandemic creating both urgency and space to pursue creative projects
• Writing the book and companion album "Help Me Welcome the Storm"
• Discovering ministry through small steps of obedience and overcoming insecurity
• The importance of being comfortable with yourself before pursuing relationships
• Learning to believe bigger and shine your light in increasingly dark times
• Building a relationship with God as the foundation for discovering purpose
Find Kelly's book "Help Me Welcome the Storm" and companion album on Amazon, Spotify, and YouTube.
Chapters
1. Meeting Kelly Proctor (00:00:00)
2. Finding Comfort in Identity (00:08:13)
3. The Journey to Law School (00:16:31)
4. Welcoming the Storm (00:24:06)
5. Music, Ministry and Finding Purpose (00:31:45)
6. Shining Your Light in Darkness (00:39:48)
7. Authenticity in Friendship and Self (00:46:12)
6 episodes