The Christian Capitalist Podcast
Led by Purpose: Lori Smith Miller
What does it look like when God uses your career, your business, and even your hardest seasons of life to lead you toward your calling? In Episode 68 of the Christian Capitalist Podcast, Rich Sanders sits down with Lori Smith Miller, Publisher and Executive Editor at Life Media, for a powerful conversation about faith, business, perseverance, community, and discovering your purpose. Lori shares the remarkable journey that brought her from Birmingham to Florida's Emerald Coast—from working in publishing and public relations, to building a business from home before the internet, to navigating one of the most difficult seasons of her life, and ultimately discovering what she believes is her God-given calling. Today, Lori helps lead a growing community-media company serving eight communities and reaching more than 80,000 households through print and digital publications. But for Lori, the mission goes far beyond newspapers and advertising. She describes herself as a "marketplace minister"—someone who works hard, pursues excellence, builds genuine relationships, helps businesses succeed, serves her community, and allows God to work through her wherever she is. In this conversation, Lori talks about: • Finding purpose after a painful season of life • Trusting God when He seems silent • How to discern God's calling • Building a business and working from home before the internet • Why community newspapers are thriving while many traditional newspapers struggle • The power of local relationships and community • Why "analog is back" • Using business to serve nonprofits and the community • Bringing faith into everyday business relationships • What it means to be a Christian Capitalist • Why you don't have to work inside a church to have a ministry • How God can use you "right where you are" Perhaps Lori's most important message is that you don't have to wait for the perfect circumstances or a different career for God to use you. God can use you right where you are. If you're in a season of uncertainty, considering a career change, building a business, or simply wondering what God has called you to do, this episode is for you. Like, subscribe, share, and send this episode to someone who needs encouragement to keep moving forward and trust God's plan. Learn more about the Christian Capitalist movement at christiancapitalist.life "The Christian Capitalist Podcast — the more we make, the more we give."
