{"podcast":{"title":"Good News At Work","slug":"good-news-at-work-6714604","podcast_index_feed_id":6714604,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/496388/rss","website_url":"https://www.goodnewsatwork.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/e/f/d/4/efd429c443338c77e5bbc093207a2619/Podcast_Logo_square.png","author":"Rochelle Goldberg","episode_count":68,"summary":"Welcome to \"Good News at Work,\" the podcast that empowers believers to live out their Christian faith in practical ways. In each episode, we explore how to apply the Christian principles we learn at church to enhance your life. Join us as we share uplifting stories, offer encouragement, and provide practical ideas on how to integrate your faith into your daily life. Whether you're navigating professional challenges, seeking personal growth, striving to strengthen your faith, or seeking Christian events and entertainment, our podcast is here to inspire and guide you. Tune in regularly to connect with a supportive community, learn valuable tips, and be inspired to live a Christian life that goes beyond Sunday worship. \"Good News at Work\" is your go-to resource for encouragement, ideas, and a community that understands the importance of integrating faith into every aspect of life. Let's embark on this journey together and make a difference in the lives of those around us by applying the timeless principles of the Good News to our daily lives. Welcome to a podcast that's not just about talking, but about putting faith into action!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-06T20:17:25.147476+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/good-news-at-work-6714604"},"episode":{"title":"E53 - Starting Something New? Why It Feels So Hard - How to Partner with God to Take Your First Step","slug":"e53-starting-something-new-why-it-feels-so-hard-how-to-partner-with-god-to-take-your-first-step","published_at":"2026-05-04T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/good-news-at-work-6714604/e53-starting-something-new-why-it-feels-so-hard-how-to-partner-with-god-to-take-your-first-step","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/good-news-at-work-6714604","url":"https://cc1eaae2-2cba-49ca-8bb9-336766841a8e.libsyn.com/e52-starting-something-new-why-it-feels-so-hard-how-to-partner-with-god-to-take-your-first-step","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/cc1eaae2-2cba-49ca-8bb9-336766841a8e/AUDIO_E57_-_Trying_something_new.mp3?dest-id=4246598","summary":"Starting Something New? 😅 Why It Feels So Awkward (and What the Bible Says About It) Ever notice how starting something new feels exciting for about… five minutes? Then suddenly you're standing there like, \"Where's the coffee? How do I log into the WiFi? Why does everyone else look like they've been here since 1997?\" If you've ever felt nervous, out of place, or one mistake away from total embarrassment when trying something new—you're not alone. And more importantly… you're not stuck. In this podcast, we talk about: Why starting something new feels so uncomfortable (and totally normal) What the Bible says about fear, courage, and stepping into the unknown How Joshua 1:9 reminds us we're not doing this alone Why progress beats perfection every single time A simple, practical step you can take this week to move forward Because the truth is… you don't have to feel ready to begin. You just have to start. 📖 Key Scriptures Mentioned: Joshua 1:9 – Be strong and courageous Galatians 6:9 – Don't give up, your harvest is coming 💡 Why You Should Listen: If you're starting a new job, relationship, routine, or just trying to follow God's direction in your life—this podcast will give you encouragement, perspective, and a simple way to keep moving forward without overthinking everything. 📬 Get Encouragement in Your Inbox: 👉 https://www.goodnewsatwork.com/subscribe Short, practical, hope-filled content you can actually fit into your day (even if you're multitasking or reheating coffee ☕) 🌐 Connect with Good News at Work: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@goodnewsatwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodnewsatwork Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodnewsatwork Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/goodnewsatwork X (Twitter): https://x.com/goodnewsatwork LinkedIn: https://www.…","meta_description":"Starting Something New? 😅 Why It Feels So Awkward (and What the Bible Says About It) Ever notice how starting something new feels exciting for about… five…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":391,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/good-news-at-work-6714604/episodes/e53-starting-something-new-why-it-feels-so-hard-how-to-partner-with-god-to-take-your-first-step/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/good-news-at-work-6714604/e53-starting-something-new-why-it-feels-so-hard-how-to-partner-with-god-to-take-your-first-step.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}