Run Like a Woman

How do work (both unpaid and paid) and God fit together? In this episode, faith and work expert, Kara Martin, reveals how Christianity and motherhood shaped her own career path. And how her six-year-old daughter's leukemia diagnosis changed Kara's outlook on life.

Show Notes

From 'death knocks' as a TV reporter to working for mining giant Rio Tinto – Kara Martin faced some big ethical dilemmas during her early career.

Today, Kara writes and speaks about how work (both unpaid and paid) and God fit together. She also mentors others in finding their God-given purpose. 

In this episode, Kara reveals how Christianity and motherhood shaped her career decisions, as well her insights on integrating work and faith.

And she also shares how her six-year-old daughter's leukemia diagnosis changed Kara's outlook on life.
 
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Bec - Living Forward: A Proven Plan to Stop Drifting and Get the Life You Want by Michael S Hyatt and Daniel Harkavy

Penny - Grounded in the Body, in Time and Place, in Scripture Edited by Jill Firth and Denise Cooper-Clarke
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Kara Martin's books – Workship: How to Use Your Work to Worship God and Workship 2: How to Flourish at Work

What is Run Like a Woman?

Run Like a Woman shines a light on the experiences of ordinary Australian Christian women.

From stories of resilience to practical advice, women share about their lives and how their faith has guided, sustained and grown them.

Hosted by Penny Mulvey and Bec Abbott, Run Like a Woman is part of the Eternity Podcast Network, which thousands of listeners tune into every week.

We hope this podcast will offer you encouragement, community and inspiration.

“Hearing raw, honest stories from other Christian women is a truly powerful thing. Even if their experience is different to mine, I have found it relatable and often healing. It resonates with me for a long time afterwards." – a Run Like a Woman listener