Stood in the Gap

Stood in the Gap


Joyce Irwin: “You are doing what you were called to do.”

May 27, 2021

“You are doing what you were called to do.” Joyce Irwin is the President and CEO of the Community Health Network Foundation, where she gives her time to those in need daily. Diagnosed with meningitis at an early age, Joyce understands the need for compassion and meeting people where they are in their times of need. In this episode, Joyce shares how she discovered her calling. As you listen to her story of hope, resilience, and courage, pay attention to the ways you can identify the callings in your life. In This Episode:  [02:02] – This/That with Joyce [03:30] – Diagnosed with meningitis  [06:30] – Becoming CEO of the Community Health Network Foundation [10:30] – Meeting George W. Bush [14:01] – Listening to what the world calls you to do [16:00] – How Joyce’s faith shapes her perspective [17:45] – Joyce’s career advice Quotes From This Episode:  “Sometimes, it's not the big things that trip us up. It's the little things that really make your world come crashing down.” “We are called to meet people where they're at, help them in their time of need, and be there for them.” “We need to be open, and we need to listen.”