"Obedience is a privilege that God calls His children to... it is such a gift when God asks us to do something in obedience." - Whitney AkinIn today's episode, our guest Whitney Akins shares her journey of obedience and taking leaps of faith in her life. She talks about her transition from a career in technical writing to pursuing her calling in women's ministry and writing. She also shares the story of how she and her husband started M25 Barbecue, a nonprofit ministry that provides free meals and shares the gospel with underserved communities. Let's dive into her story and discover the lessons we can apply to our own lives.Guest’s BioWhitney Akin is the author of Overlooked: Finding Your Worth With You Feel All Alone. Her heart is to see and celebrate the purpose and potential of the overlooked and invite them to live seen by the God who loves them. Whitney’s writing has been featured in (in)courage, Her View From Home, Proverbs 31 Ministries and more. You can find more of her writing and speaking on her website at www.whitneyakin.com and connect with her on Instagram or Facebook . Whitney lives outside Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband, Eli, and their three (crazy) beautiful kids.Stay Connected:Whitney’s ResourcesWhitney’s Book | OverlookedWhitney’s Freebie | FreebieWhitney’s Instagram |  ConnectRachel ScottWebsite| https://rachelgscott.com/Website| http://the5leaps.com/Instagram| https://www.instagram.com/iamrachelgscott/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamrachelgscott