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Jul 23
1h 26m

What If Your Real Assignment Looks Nothi...

Emily Ford
About this episode

Your calling isn’t just about you. It carries breakthroughs for others.

And when you obey, miracles move.

Rex Crain is an acclaimed speaker, writer, and peak performance coach who has spent the last 25 years helping people unlock their potential and walk boldly in their God-given calling. He has worked with Fortune 500 companies, Olympic athletes, entertainment executives, medical professionals, and individuals from all walks of life, from the world’s most elite stages to some of its most broken places.

In this episode, Rex unpacks the radical decision that took him from the MLB to sweeping floors in a church, all to follow a voice greater than success. Through stories of disruption, obedience, miracles, and spiritual boldness, Rex shows us what it really takes to walk in purpose. 

He reveals:
  • The truth about calling, pain, and spiritual identity
  • How obedience to God brings favor, miracles, and clarity
  • Why success isn’t the goal and what significance looks like
  • The surprising link between compassion and calling
  • The powerful story of a young boy brought back to life through prayer

Timestamps:

(01:30) - Story of the woman who disrupted Rex’s future (05:56) - Walking away from MLB to clean church floors (10:20) - How to create space for your calling (14:12) - The Google event that turned into a supernatural encounter (25:53) - Miracles in Malibu & what success really means (27:52) - The moment Rex felt lost and God spoke identity (37:49) - Where real peace lives (44:34) - The boy who came back to life (50:33) - How to know when something is your calling (52:30) - Starting small, staying faithful, and creating kingdom impact (59:48) - The truth about Jesus, vulnerability, and leadership (01:09:12) - Why your difference is your greatest authority (01:20:25) - Obeying the calling even if it scares you

Follow Rex: Grab a copy of Rex’s Book:
  • Life Lift: Overcome Every Limitation to Elevate Your Life and Unleash Your Dreams | https://a.co/d/aBzPOMT 
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