Have you ever felt like your skills don’t belong in the marketplace? In this episode, Dawn Apuan shares how she walked away from ministry with nothing, built a six-figure copywriting business from scratch, and discovered that following Jesus in secular work can create more kingdom impact than she ever had behind a pulpit.
Many Christians feel stuck in work that doesn’t reflect who they are or what they’re good at. If you’ve ever wondered whether your skills have a place outside of ministry or a traditional career path, this episode speaks directly to that tension. Dawn Apuan’s story shows what it looks like to build a business grounded in faith, not hustle.
In this Episode, learn:
- How Dawn moved from co-pastoring and nonprofit work into copywriting, and hit six figures within 11 months of starting
- Why she believes God gave her more impact through business than she had in a church of 30 to 40 people
- How she stayed grounded in her faith during a four-month stretch with no income while supporting her family
- The two questions she asks Jesus every morning that shape how she works and serves
- What Deuteronomy 8 has to do with staying humble about your own success
About the Guests
Dawn Apuan is an expert copywriter and marketing strategist. Former pastor and non-profit Executive Director, her mission now is to help Christian business owners establish their authority and sell out even their most expensive offers with messaging that brilliantly captures their voice to attract dream clients, without costing them time and energy creating it. Her unique ability to craft words into wealth has helped hundreds of clients get results in 24 hours or less, and some clients make five figures overnight without sales calls!Both Rick and Bonnie lead a weekly marketplace ministry gathering and serve on the board of Follower of One.
