Does My Work Shape Who I Am?

What does it mean to live out your faith through your work? In this episode of The Beauty In-Between, Katie and Gabe sit down with Damaris Taylor, a pastor, financial advisor, and thoughtful leader, to explore the intersection of faith, identity, and vocation.

Damaris shares his personal journey: from growing up in a tight-knit family to navigating dual roles in ministry and the financial world. He reflects on finding purpose in his career, integrating spirituality into everyday work, and challenging the sacred versus secular divide.

Whether you’re questioning the meaning of your job, seeking alignment between your calling and your paycheck, or wondering how faith and work can coexist, this episode offers encouragement and insight.

🎧 Tune in now to The Beauty In-Between, where we embrace identity, explore spiritual tension, and hold space for honest conversations.

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IG: @djtaylor12

Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/damaris-taylor-59b52414/

Hosts: Katie Nguyen Palomares & Gabriel Palomares

Engineer: Katie Nguyen Palomares

Designer: Josue Carballo-Huertas

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Damaris Taylor and the Podcast

02:03 Exploring Global Citizenship and Family Travel

04:03 Personal Updates and Future Plans

06:53 The Intersection of Work and Identity

08:30 Meaningful Work and Personal Experiences

12:00 Navigating Career Choices and Vocation

13:36 Generational Perspectives on Work and Identity

13:39 The False Duality of Money and Faith

15:54 Breaking Down the Sacred-Secular Divide

20:02 Redefining Ministry in the Marketplace

23:55 Joining God in Our Work

26:04 Navigating the Journey of Faith and Vocation

Keywords:

faith and work, purpose and vocation, spiritual calling, integrating faith and career, Christian identity, sacred secular divide, meaningful work, vocation, work, ministry, identity, financial stability, global citizenship, meaningful work, Gen Z, calling