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