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Gladness & Hunger with Leanne W. Smith
Author/Professor Leanne W. Smith interviews guests to mine the magic of their vocational stories.
Frederick Buechner said the vocational sweet spot was to find “where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet.” This podcast is geared to writers, students, story lovers, and anyone seeking inspiration for their own vocational journey.
As an inspirational fiction writer and business professor at Lipscomb University with a heart to teach students how to build sustainable careers that actually feed their soul, Smith's deep gladness is in sharing messages of hope and inspiration like these.
On each episode guests are asked 5 questions:
1. What’s your story?
2. How did you come to your vocation?
3. When you look back over your shoulder at your life, what are the lessons? And do you see how God was working?
4. What soft skills have proven critical in your career pursuits?
5. What habits or disciplines do you recommend to others?
There is something deeply moving about hearing how others came to their life's work. May listening inspire you to keep offering your own God-given gifts back to the world.
Gladness & Hunger with Leanne W. Smith
Latest Episodes
S7:E3: Chris Gonzalez: “The Healing Power of Relationship”
Ever felt like a seed in the desert awaiting your superbloom? Chris Gonzalez says he finally got to his vocation of marriage and family therapy thanks to key people in his life. We talk about the healing power of relationships, how pre...
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S7:E2: Kate Watkins: “Lessons in Delight & Suffering”
What if your winding career path is actually the point? As Kate Watkins, who started on a farm and has come back to the farm, puts it, “Your life is chasing you your whole life.” Her desires to delight were planted early as a candy str...
S7:E1: Marty Kittrell: “When Best-Laid Plans Go Awry”
Have you ever watched your career soar — only to hit a wall you didn't see coming? In this episode, Marty Kittrell, well-versed in corporate strategy, finance, security offerings, private equity, and board practices, gets candid about ...
Looking Back Over Our Shoulder: Season 6 Highlights
In this Season 6 recap, Kianna and I reflect on the guests, stories, and lessons that shaped this season of Gladness and Hunger. We discuss mentorship, vocation, God's faithfulness, and the surprising ways our lives often unfold. Join ...
Sydney Ball: "Entrepreneurship Rooted in Service”
In this episode of Gladness & Hunger, I sit down with Sydney Ball shortly after the launch of her consulting firm, Ballpoint Business Solutions. A Lipscomb College of Business alumna, Sydney has been recognized with honors including the Ste...
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