157 | Faith and Business: Bridging the Growth Gap with April Morris

Unlocking Personal and Professional Growth: Conversations with Christian Business Coach April Morris

In today’s conversation, April Morris and Michele Duwe talk about what a growth gap is, how it shows up for Christian women in business, and why the real issue isn’t always “needing a better strategy.” We also dig into the difference between a rigid routine and a growth rhythm, and how surrender plays a key role in moving forward with God. Because so many Christian business owners are doing “all the right things” — planning, praying, learning, taking notes — and still feel stuck or inconsistent. This episode helps you name what’s happening without shame and gives you a faith-led way to move forward without striving and burnout.

This conversation brings clarity and relief by helping you:

• Identify what kind of gap is actually holding you back (not just guessing)
• Stop assuming you’re “behind” or “broken”
• Shift from rigid routines that fall apart in real life to a rhythm you can return to
• Rebuild confidence through follow-through, not perfection
• Practice daily surrender so you can grow with God instead of forcing outcomes

00:00 Introduction and Personal Affirmations 00:19 Guest Introduction: April Morris 01:54 April's Journey: From Self-Doubt to Confidence 03:37 Understanding the Growth Gap 05:31 Identifying the Five Growth Gaps 08:13 Overcoming Distractions and Building Consistency 14:51 Exploring Confidence and Vision 17:45 Clarifying Your Purpose and Mission 21:37 Unmasking the Fear Behind Clarity 23:19 Embracing Growth Through Rhythm 29:19 The Role of Faith in Closing the Growth Gap 35:38 Daily Surrender and Trust in God's Plan 37:12 Becoming God's Masterpiece 40:02 Final Thoughts and Resources

If this episode hit home, take April’s Growth Gap Quiz so you can identify which gap is loudest right now — and get the roadmap to start closing it: https://thegrowthquiz.com

And if you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend who’s been feeling stuck, then leave a review so more women can find the show.

Links Mentioned

• Take the Growth Gap Quiz: https://thegrowthquiz.com
• Connect with April on Instagram: **https://www.instagram.com/april.morris and** https://www.instagram.com/pd4christianwomeninbiz
• **IAmThePerfectFit.com (it’s under construction, will be released in 2026**

Michele’s Links:

Link to the blog post: https://misstask.com/cold-pitching

DFY Content Repurposing: https://misstask.com/content-repurposing-starter-pack

FREE RESOURCE: Organic Content Creation Workflow and Content Organization https://misstask.com/content-creation-workflow

Visit the website: https://misstask.com

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