Malinda Fuller is a wife to Alex, homeschooling mama of two girls, and brand new author of the book Obedience Over Hustle: The Surrender of the Striving Heart. Malinda’s message is a most timely one considering just how prevalent the teachings of hustle culture are today. You will no doubt come away from this two-part episode convicted, encouraged, and inspired to choose obedience over hustle and to see the fruit that can come from just such a choice.
What we Chat about in This Episode:
~Malinda’s new book, Obedience Over Hustle: The Surrender of the Striving Heart; what led her to write it and what readers can expect
~What’s wrong with hustle culture and why Malinda felt the need to write a book about it
~The difference between good, God-honoring hard work and the hustle culture’s message and workaholism
~The problem with finding our significance in what we do, rather than in the Lord
~Questions to ask yourself about the work you are doing to determine if it is work God has actually called you to
~Why the future “Well done, good and faithful servant” doesn’t seem to be enough for us anymore and we are instead seeking the public accolades
~Wisdom, encouragement, and advice for people who are tempted to hustle in order to build a platform
~Malinda’s own personal journey of going from someone who wanted to hustle to someone who wanted to rest and be obedient to God’s way
~The struggle in today’s culture of being followers of Christ, but also wanting to make our own names great instead of His
~Heart-motive questions to ask yourself when posting to social media
~And more!
Resources Mentioned
Offer for a free audiobook and 30 day trial membership from Audible: www.audibletrial.com/HomeandHearth
Malinda’s book, Obedience Over Hustle
Giveaway for a copy of Malinda’s book
Inspiring Quotes from Malinda:
“God is definitely a proponent for work. But it wasn’t until after the fall that work became something we are striving to achieve.”
“If God has given you something to do, then you should absolutely work hard at it and do it. But my question is, ‘Is everything we are working on something that He has actually asked us to do?'”
“When you are confidant in your ‘yes’ to what God has called you to do, then it is really easy to say ‘no’ to other things He hasn’t.”
“Being willing to yield as God moves you into new seasons is so important.”
“We have this idea that if we have a dream, we have to go after it right now. But God’s timing is always best, and we need to wait for it. He will keep it for the right time when you are able to steward it well.”
Where You Can Find Malinda Online:
Website – Malinda Fuller
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Instagram – @malinda.fuller
Twitter – @malinda_fuller
Facebook – Malinda Fuller Writes
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