God's Hand Over Jessica's Career Journey: From Substitute Teacher to National Leadership

In this special solo edition of the Faith Conversations Podcast, Jessica Cabrera shares a deeply personal reflection on her career and how God’s hand has guided her every step of the way. From starting as a substitute teacher after college to taking on a leadership position in Washington, D.C., Jessica reveals how God orchestrated each move — even when she didn’t recognize it at the time.

Through divinely appointed opportunities, family relocations, career pivots, and hidden preparation, Jessica came to understand how God was cultivating her skills and shaping her heart for a greater calling. This episode is an invitation to reflect on your own professional journey and discover how God might be writing a story of purpose, provision, and calling over your life.

This is the first of four episodes exploring the intersection of faith and work — stay tuned for inspiring interviews and powerful insights in the coming weeks.

If you'd like to listen to the Special Edition episode about Jessica's faith journey referred to during this conversation, CLICK HERE. 

Bible Verses:

Proverbs 3:5–6 – Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.

Jeremiah 29:11 – For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Romans 8:28: And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

Colossians 3:23–24 – Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.

New to the Bible? Read the Gospel of John.

Do you want a relationship with God too?

If you have never made the choice to accept Jesus' offer – a gift, not by works – to be restored to the original design for your life, which is a relationship with God (on earth and in heaven after physical death), now is the time. There is an article in Jessica's Engage Faith Column that will help you understand who He is, who you are, what choice you have, and what happens when you make the decision. Visit https://www.jessicacabrera.org/column/what-is-the-message-of-the-gospel to read the message of God's good news for mankind and to find a sample prayer that you can pray today. 

The importance of a Biblical faith community:

All listeners are encouraged to engage in a local church community to learn more about Jesus, the Bible, and to experience God through community. Listeners from the Northern Virginia area are welcomed at Burke Community Church and anyone seeking an online church service can find one here. We are not designed to be alone; we’re designed for a community of faith. 

To stay connected: Follow the show on Instagram @faithconversationspodcast and sign up for Jessica's Engage Faith communications https://www.jessicacabrera.org/sign-up for updates and inspiration.