86| How God Uses Your Gifts to Reveal Your Purpose

Have you ever wondered if the gifts and experiences God has given you are preparing you for something bigger?In this episode of Anchored with Purpose, Melissa sits down with Molly Olson, founder of Sacred Anchor Artisans, to discuss faith, creativity, hospitality, and following the nudges of the Holy Spirit.Molly shares her journey from raising six children and helping run a freeze-dried candy business to building a ministry that connects Catholic artists with people seeking beauty, hope, and inspiration. What started as one small "yes" at the SEEK Conference has grown into a thriving community showcasing modern sacred art and handcrafted Catholic gifts.Together, Melissa and Molly discuss discovering your charisms, trusting God's timing, the impact of Catholic youth retreats, and why you do not need the whole plan before taking the next step. They also share how Sacred Anchor Artisans is helping artists tell their stories and bring others closer to Christ through beauty.If you've been wondering what God might be calling you to next, this conversation will encourage you to take one faithful step forward.In This Episode:• Molly's faith journey and the retreat that changed her life• How a candy business led to a Catholic ministry• The power of modern sacred art• Discovering your God-given gifts and charisms• Trusting the Holy Spirit's direction• Why hospitality can become a ministry• Taking the next faithful step toward your purposeResources & Links:Sacred Anchor Artisans:https://sacredanchorartisans.com/Saints by Number Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@SaintsByNumber📖 Free Anchored with Purpose Faith Journal:Create a simple daily faith practice through Scripture, gratitude, prayer, and reflection.https://anchored-with-purpose.kit.com/fb72f69cdfIf this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend.CHAPTERS00:00 Welcome & Meet Molly Olson01:28 Faith Becoming Her Own04:59 How Sacred Anchor Artisans Began08:54 The Story of David & Sacred Art12:52 The Power of Catholic Youth Retreats15:39 Art That Leads to Evangelization20:37 Modern Catholic Sacred Art22:43 The Meaning Behind Sacred Anchor25:16 From Gerontology to Ministry28:53 Trusting the Holy Spirit's Call31:25 Taking the Next Faithful Step33:11 Building a Marketplace for Catholic Artists35:01 Where to Find Sacred Anchor Artisans36:19 Final EncouragementCatholic podcast, Christian women, discovering your purpose, hearing God's voice, Holy Spirit, Catholic art, sacred art, modern Catholic art, Catholic creativity, Catholic entrepreneur, charisms, spiritual gifts, Catholic motherhood, hospitality ministry, women of faith, vocation, following God's call, evangelization, Catholic inspiration, Sacred Anchor Artisans, Molly Olson, Melissa Wilkinson, Anchored with Purpose.