Making It Work: God and Your Work

The Gospel & Authentic Storytelling - Marcus Goodyear Sep 6, 2024 39:19 As humans, we are the stewards of story. The stories we tell apply meaning to our own lives and to the lives of those around us. Stories can move people to tears, to joy, and even towards change. So those with the privilege to communicate stories to an audience have a special responsibility. Storytelling, particularly telling other people's stories, requires great care and integrity. Today we're t

Rehumanizing Athletes: God Between the Lines in Sports Jul 1, 2024 33:34 We talk with guest Reverend Dr. Gary Green about the theology of sports as a spiritual experience, the use of the term beast to describe black male athletes, and the places in the Bible where we see God interrupting the stories we tell ourselves. Dr. Green is an assistant professor of pastoral theology and social transformation and director of anti-racist initiatives at United Theological Seminary

The Mental Health Impact of Marginalization at Work - Josephine Kim May 20, 2024 46:16 Dr Josephine Kim talks about the cultural and social factors that impact mental health and work for marginalized groups. She is a Senior Lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, a National Certified Counselor, and affiliated faculty at Massachusetts General Hospital. She is an internationally known scholar, speaker and consultant who lends

Pursuing Mental Health with God - Laura Smith May 10, 2024 43:15 Our second episode in a special series on mental wellness. Our guest today is Laura Smith. Laura is a best-selling author and speaker who speaks around the country sharing the love of Christ. In her latest book, Holy Care for the Whole Self, Laura Smith debunks the stigma around mental health and shows how caring for our own well-being is biblical and can help us better live the lives Christ call

Building Workplace Culture for Mental Wellness - Rebecca Brune May 6, 2024 38:57 This month is mental health awareness month in the United States, and we're kicking off a series on mental wellness and work. We discuss how mental wellness connects to faith, barriers to mental wellness at work, and what you can do about it. Guest Becca Brune is the executive director of this Congregational Collective, a new nonprofit funded by the H. E. Butt Foundation aiming to make San Antonio

The Power of Listening to the Bible Together - Tom Cole Mar 4, 2024 36:34 Groups reading the Scripture out loud meet all over the world, from pastors in Korea to tech workers in Seattle, to a group of financial services professionals in New York City, meeting every week to listen to the Bible and talk about their work. Tom Cole, our guest today has experienced this practice as one of the leaders of the New York group, Faith in Financial Services. He's here today to tell

Thriving as a Sensitive Soul at Work - Dorcas Cheng Tozun Jan 8, 2024 42:10 Sensitive, empathic, introverted. These are some of the ways that today's guest Dorcas Cheng Tozun would describe herself. Learning to thrive as a sensitive person, especially in the world of work, where those who are aggressive or assertive may often dominate, has been an important part of her journey and of many of our journeys. Dorcas has nearly 20 years of experience as a nonprofit and social

How I Learned to Let God Shape My Plans - Barry Rowan Nov 6, 2023 46:50 We all make plans for our work, whether that's a list of things to do today, or a ten year plan. We have hopes, dreams, and goals for the future. But what does it mean to let God shape your work plans? And how do you know if you're submitting to God's plan, or simply fitting God into yours? We talk with Barry Rowan, author of The Spiritual Art of Business: Connecting the Daily with the Divine. Bar

The Call to Love at Work - Jasmine Bellamy Oct 2, 2023 40:28 In addition to being named one of Sports Illustrated's Top 100 most influential black women in sports, Jasmine Bellamy is an influential figure in bringing the practice of love to transform workplace culture from the inside out. She's the Vice President of Merchandising, Planning and Allocation at Reebok. She also is the founder of Love 101 Ministries, which is dedicated to the theology and practi

Faith-Based ERGs & Building Bridges at Work - Barbara Villasenor Sep 4, 2023 32:23 Faith-based employee resource groups can be a bridge to building relationships within your own faith and across different faiths. One example of a successful faith-based ERG is Google's Inter Belief Network. Guest Barbara Villasenor is a founding member and global chair of Google's Inter Belief Network, co-lead of the Google Christian Fellowship chapter, an economics business partner to Google's c

Can the Enneagram Be Used to Build Better Relationships at Work? - Jesse Eubanks Aug 7, 2023 39:43 The enneagram, a personality typing system, has exploded in popularity in recent years. For followers of Jesus, the enneagram can be a useful tool on the road to healthier relationships with God, yourself, and others on your team. Guest Jesse Eubanks is a certified Enneagram coach and host of The EnneaCast, a podcast exploring personality and relationships through the lens of the Enneagram. Jesse

The Power of Forgiveness at Work - Loren Toussaint Jul 3, 2023 42:21 Research shows that forgiveness may positively impact your experience of the workplace and the people around you. Guest Dr. Loren Toussaint is a Professor of Psychology at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. He directs the laboratory for the investigation of mind, body and spirit, that studies virtues, especially forgiveness and their relationship to health and well-being. He is the Chair of the Disc

Trusting God in Chronic Pain - Grant Hoffecker Jun 5, 2023 41:42 If you're a follower of Jesus suffering with chonic pain at work, you may find yourself asking, where is God when I'm in pain? According to the Harvard Business Review, studies suggest that up to 40% of American workers experience chronic pain - pain that persists for more than 3 months - sometimes unbeknownst to managers and co-workers. For workers, chronic pain can be debilitating and discourag

Trusting God's Provision - Katrina Miles May 1, 2023 41:04 Anxiety and uncertainty about finances is part of most people's lives, even followers of Jesus. Our choice of work, our feelings about money and our faith are constantly intertwined in changing and complicated ways. Guest Katrina Miles started her own company, a step of faith that has challenged her to trust in God's provision to pay the bills while seeking God's kingdom in her work. Her company,

God's Purposes for Your Work - Tom Lutz Apr 3, 2023 34:07 How do you find purpose in your work? Does your faith give your work purpose? Or does your work give you perspective on your faith? We explore what the Bible has to say about the purpose of your work with guest Tom Lutz. Tom brings decades of entrepreneurial experience to his work coaching marketplace leaders. He also teaches biblical studies at Metro Atlanta Seminary and leads workshops to help C

Experience God's Presence When Working from Home - Denise Daniels, Shannon Vandewarker Mar 6, 2023 37:43 Guests Denise Daniels and Shannon Vandewarker discuss connecting with God when working from home and their new book, Practices for Working in the Presence of God: A Guided Journal. Scripture References Matthew 9:1-22 Psalm 62:8 Proverbs 16:9 Additional Resources Practices for Working in the Presence of God: A Guided Journal by Denise Daniels and Shannon Vandewarker (2022) Working in the P

Staying Composed Under Pressure - Rob McKenna Feb 6, 2023 35:59 Whether you work in management, customer service, as a teacher, or as a parent, no matter what your job is, the daily pressures of work can get to you. You may react in ways that hurt others or don't feel consistent with the person you want to be. If you're interested in improving how you respond when the pressure is on, our guest today is here to help. Recently named among the top 30 most influen

The Power of Hospitality - Teena Dare Jan 23, 2023 36:17 Over 15 million people in the United States work in the hospitality industry today. You may not typically think of working in hospitality as a particularly powerful job, but this work holds great power when we connect it to God's hospitality and God's powerful welcome to all people. Guest Teena Dare, spent 10 years in the restaurant industry, where she learned to love the rhythms of hard work and

Being a Restorative Presence at Work - Ben Stamper Jan 9, 2023 40:18 Our workplaces are broken in all sorts of ways. By greed, by selfishness, short sightedness, lack of consideration, and lack of love for others. As followers of Jesus, how can we resist replicating the brokenness and instead act as a restorative presence in our workplaces and industries? Here to talk to us today about being a restorative presence in his industry is Ben Stamper. Ben is an award win

Are You Working at the Right Pace? - Caitie Butler Dec 12, 2022 30:35 Do you feel overwhelmed, distracted or stressed at work? Do you feel yourself hurtling towards burnout? It might not be that your job is a bad fit for you. It could just be that you're working at the wrong pace. Our guest today argues that the leading cause of burnout is an institutional pace that doesn't match the natural pace of workers. Caitie Butler is the co-author of Work Reimagined: How the

Re-creation in a Broken World - Sam Thevanayagam Nov 28, 2022 36:39 Sam Thevanayagam talks with us about God's work of re-creation and "making all things new" through our everyday work. Sam is the president and CEO of three companies—Parts Life, Inc., DeVal Lifecycle Support, and LC Engineers—focused on aerospace and defense systems used with domestic and international platforms. Sam is a TEDx speaker and the author of The First 10 Runs in Singles: Life Lessons fr

Prayer at Work - Barbara Myrick Nov 14, 2022 43:18 You might feel out of place, praying at work or offering to pray for someone you work with. But some Christians, including our guest today, Barbara Myrick, credit prayer at work with stronger relationships and even better business results. Barbara Myrick is the president of B&M Construction Inc. Barbara has grown the company to become one of the most respected construction companies in Colorado. S

Find Your Voice, Take Back Your Power - Deb Liu Oct 31, 2022 38:59 Deb Liu is a former VP at Facebook and the current President and CEO of Ancestry. As a woman who has worked her way to the top of the corporate ladder in Silicon Valley, she knows firsthand the challenges that keep the deck stacked against women in the workplace and the ways to overcome them. She is the author of Take Back Your Power: 10 New Rules for Women at Work. She's here to talk to not only

Myths and Half-Truths About Calling - Bryan Dik Oct 17, 2022 34:33 Do you work a job? Or do you live a calling? Today we talk with guest Bryan Dik about the common myths and half-truths about calling. Bryan Dik is a vocational psychologist and professor of psychology at Colorado State University, where he serves as Director of Training for the university's Ph.D. program in counseling psychology. He is also co-founder and Chief Science Officer of jobZology and co-

What to Do Next - Jeff Henderson Oct 3, 2022 37:53 If you're looking to make your next move, but not sure how to get started, this episode is for you. We talk with Jeff Henderson, an entrepreneur, business leader, former pastor, and author of What To Do Next: Taking Your Best Step When Life is Uncertain. Scripture References Genesis 12:1 Genesis 15-18:15 Additional Resources What to Do Next by Jeff Henderson Jeff's Website: https://jeffhe

Knowing What to Share (and Not Share) on Social Media - Christian & Anastasia Anderson Sep 19, 2022 43:10 How you present yourself and what you post online impacts you and others. What wisdom and guidance can faith provide for deciding how you use your platform and what you share? Today, we're talking to Christian and Anastasia Anderson about how God has guided them on their journey as influencers. Christian and Anastasia are active creators on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, they currently have a fam

How to Ask for a Raise - Sarah Evers Sep 5, 2022 42:40 If the thought of asking for a raise makes you nervous, you're not alone. Today's guest is here to help. Sarah Evers is a consultant with over 25 years of experience helping leaders reach their goals. Her clients can be found in fashion, global finance and legacy brand firms. We're talking to Sarah today about how to negotiate a raise, the specific challenges facing women when negotiating pay and

Following God's Lead Through a Career Change - Eli Jones May 16, 2022 31:51 Whether you can't stand your job or just want to try something new, contemplating a career change can be intimidating. Dr. Eli Jones is a professor of Marketing, former Dean of Mays Business School, and Peggy May's eminent scholar in business at Texas A&M University. In his recent book, Run Toward your Goliaths, Dr. Jones shares about how faith helped him overcome his personal and professional gia

When God Calls You to the Unexpected - Jessica Tanoesoedibjo May 2, 2022 40:28 Have you ever felt God calling you to try something unexpected and outside of your comfort zone? Or perhaps you've found yourself in a position at work where you wondered if you were the right person for the job. Guest Jessica Tanoesoedibjo has been called into many unexpected roles at work. Although she dreamt of going to seminary and working in church ministry, God called her to business school

How to Respond to Disrespect at Work - Janeen Uzzell Apr 18, 2022 38:05 How do you respond when you're being overlooked, misunderstood, or even mistreated at work? Your situation might leave you feeling angry, drained, or overwhelmed. Your performance suffers. You may wonder, "Where is God while I'm going through this?" What should you do? How can you discover the story God is writing for your life, amidst adversity at work? Guest Janeen Uzzell is the CEO of the Natio

Marketing Yourself Like Jesus - Darren Shearer Apr 4, 2022 40:46 Hearing the term "marketing" can bring up a mixture of feelings. On the positive end of the spectrum, maybe you think of a funny and creative ad you've seen recently. On the other hand, maybe you think of spam and scams, or a bad experience receiving a product or service that was not-as-advertised. Maybe when you think of marketing, you're wondering how you can promote yourself better to get your

When You've Done the Work But Aren't Seeing Success - Mary Beth Minnis Mar 21, 2022 39:12 Personal frustration is part of the job description in most modern workplaces. Many people today find themselves toiling in jobs where the rewards of success often seem elusive. If this is you, this may leave you asking: How long do I have to wait to see success in my work? Our guest today is a film producer who recently found herself asking the question: How long? Mary Beth Minnis is a documentar

Biblical Wisdom for Approaching Wealth, Money & Your Work - Roy Goble Mar 7, 2022 42:26 How important are wealth and money to your job, and how important should they be? What insight can the Bible offer for how we approach wealth and money? Our guest today, Roy Goble, has wrestled with these issues throughout his career. He is the CEO of a real estate investment firm in Silicon Valley, and he is the author of the new book, Junkyard Wisdom Rebuilt: Resisting the Whisper of Wealth in a

Time Management Lessons from the Bible - Jordan Raynor Feb 21, 2022 39:47 You've just said it to your spouse or to your coworker or you yelled into the air above you: There are not enough hours in the day! Your to-do list feels like it's never ending, and new requests keep coming into your inbox. Meanwhile, your phone is vibrating with alerts, and you have to drive somewhere to pick up something, and you feel like: it's already halfway through the day and Where has all

The Gift of Knowing Your Audience - Patricia Raybon Feb 7, 2022 32:39 Who does your work serve? Getting to know your audience can help serve them better, as well help you grow in God's love. Guest Patricia Raybon is a professional journalist who has spoken to a wide variety of audiences. Throughout her career, she's published in magazines such as USA Today and Newsweek and delivered critically-acclaimed works of non-fiction. But Patricia has recently learned to comm

What to do About Fraud in the Workplace - Charles Malgwi Jan 27, 2022 45:20 What if something serious is going wrong at your workplace? It's more common than you might think. In more places than you expect, people are lining their pockets with company resources, or misrepresenting key performance indicators to make themselves look better, or even flat out taking bribes. If you suspect fraud in your workplace, what should you do about it? Guest Charles Malgwi faced this ni

What is a Faith-Driven Entrepreneur? - Henry Kaestner Jan 10, 2022 40:54 Many things may drive you to start your own business. A great idea may prompt you to go into business for yourself, or a unique financial opportunity. Or maybe it's just the insatiable desire to create something new in the marketplace. But what if it was faith that drove you? What would it mean to be an entrepreneur who is driven by faith? Guest Henry Kaestner is the author ofFaith Driven Entrepre

Barred from the Workforce: The Hidden Side of Life After Incarceration - Reuben Jonathan Miller Dec 6, 2021 41:18 You want to think of the workplace as a level playing field, where anyone with grit, determination, and an honest desire to work can succeed. But this is not always the reality, especially if you're one of the 80 million Americans with some sort of a criminal record. For these people, and for the 1 in 2 Americans who love them, the world of work can come to resemble an impossible labyrinth, filled

Building Unity with Diverse Teams - Corrie Napier Nov 22, 2021 41:48 Relationships with co-workers can make or break your work environment. At work, you're often thrown in with people who think differently from you, whether that means they come from different cultures, hold different beliefs, or express themselves using different styles of communication. While these differences often improve the end product, they can also cause friction. How do you foster a healthy

Find Meaningful Work in a Changing World - Michaela O'Donnell Nov 8, 2021 41:30 The world of work is changing. For most people, long gone are the days when you could learn a single trade and apply those skills for the rest of your lifetime. The uncertainty of work today may leave you anxious and asking, how can I find meaning in my work? Or more to the point, can I find meaning and make money? Today's guest is the author of the latest how-to for finding meaningful work in a c

Sustaining Hope for the World's Big Problems - Victor Boutros Oct 25, 2021 45:30 Are you facing a problem in your work that feels like it's too big for you to solve? How do you find hope amidst work that feels overwhelming? Guest Victor Boutros is the CEO and co-founder of the Human Trafficking Institute. Before launching HTI, he served as a federal prosecutor in the US Department of Justice's Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit, and trained law enforcement from different parts

Jesus at the Joystick: Can Video Games be Spiritual? - Xalavier Nelson, Jr. Oct 11, 2021 35:15 Does spiritual development have to be dull? Or can growing with God be more like a game? Our guest today, Xalavier Nelson Junior, is a BAFTA-nominated narrative director and video game developer. He creates video games that communicate spiritual truths in places where they're perhaps least expected. People playing games such as Hypnospace Outlaw or Can Androids Pray, or any number of the many game

Attune to God's Voice for Your Work - Tracy Mathews Sep 27, 2021 45:06 Where is God when you're putting out a fire at work, or dealing with a difficult co-worker, or trying to make a complicated decision? If you could discern God's guidance and presence in your everyday life and work, what would you ask? Guest Tracy Mathews leads Attune, a ministry that helps leaders and teams grow in their capacity to attune to Jesus in the midst of everyday work. Attune to Grow: h

Customer Service and the Imitation of Christ - Ron Johnson Sep 13, 2021 40:14 Interacting with customers and clients can be stressful. Guest Ron Johnson has worked in customer service call centers for over a decade, both as a frontline customer service representative and as a manager, and he is author of the book Customer Service and the Imitation of Christ. He'll show us how an active relationship with God can get you through the workday fulfilling your calling to serve ot

Winning and Losing at Work - Nate Proctor May 24, 2021 37:57 Do you work in a job where you have to win? Whether it comes to landing a new account or getting approved for a grant, sometimes there are clear wins and losses in your work. In this context, how can you face a big loss? How can you stay humble amidst a big win? And how do you cope with the day-to-day stresses when winning or losing feels like everything? Our guest Nate Proctor is a campaign direc

Habits of Purpose for an Age of Distraction & Anxiety - Justin Whitmel Earley May 10, 2021 41:44 Whether or not you're intentionally forming your habits, your habits are forming you. With constant distraction at our fingertips, our routines around work can add up to days filled with anxiety, restless busyness, and even depression. Our guest Justin Whitmel Earley is a corporate lawyer who has experienced both slavery to bad habits, and the freedom that comes from healthy spiritual disciplines.

Leading in Times of Uncertainty - Laura Whitaker Apr 26, 2021 46:18 How do you lead with faith in a world that is uncertain? The COVID-19 pandemic presented many organizations with levels of uncertainty that they had never seen before. One of the populations that has been hardest hit by the pandemic has been children with disabilities, their families, and the organizations that support them. Our guest today, Laura Whitaker, is the executive director of Extra Speci

Stop Trying to Find Your Passion - Liz Forkin Bohannon Apr 12, 2021 47:04 Have you found your passion at work? That perfect job or life mission that you're great at, that only you can do and excites you to jump out of bed every morning? If your answer is no, then our guest Liz Forkin Bohannon says, "Stop trying." Liz was once herself directionless and clueless about her purpose, but today, she is the CEO of Sseko Designs, an international ethical fashion brand that work

When Staying with Your Job is an Act of Obedience - David Hataj Mar 29, 2021 40:55 What do you do when God calls you to stay in a job that's making your life difficult? Our guest, Dave Hataj, obeyed God's call to work in a messy, broken environment. His obedience to God changed Edgerton Gear, a Wisconsin-based custom gear manufacturer, and his community for the better. It also broadened his own experience of his faith and his work. Dave is the author of Good Work: How Blue Colla

Finding Joy in a Job You Don't Like - Shundrawn Thomas Mar 15, 2021 34:27 There's some magic that turns the work you do every day for a paycheck into something more, something that you actually enjoy, but how do you spark that magic? How can you experience joy in your work when you're working a job that you don't like? Today's guest is going to give us a step-by-step. Shundrawn Thomas is the president of a global investment management business. He's also the author of t

How to Find a Mentor and Be a Mentor - Bill Hendricks Mar 1, 2021 44:53 Guest Bill Hendricks discusses the benefits of finding and being a mentor, and gives practical advice for how to do both. He is the author of Men of Influence: The Transformational Impact of Godly Mentors. Scripture References Proverbs 17:17 1 Timothy 1:2 1 Timothy 1:2 1 Thessalonians 3:2 Acts 15:36-41 Acts 9:26-27 Additional Resources Referenced Men of Influence: The Transformational Impa

Mending Your Relationship with Your Boss - Femi Sokoya Feb 15, 2021 32:34 Guest Femi Sokoya flipped a bad manager situation, first by seeing his work as a place where he represents God, and then by inviting his manager into conversation. Scripture References Romans 13:1 Colossians 3:17 Mark 12:17 Donate. This podcast is made possible through the financial support of people like you. Your gift of any size will enable us to continue resourcing Christians with high-q

Get the Rest You Need - Saundra Dalton-Smith Feb 1, 2021 35:48 Do you wake up tired or face mental fog midday through your workday? It could be that you're not getting enough rest. But a good night's sleep may not be the solution. Guest Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith tells us about seven different types of rest. A deficiency in just one of these areas might mean that you're not getting enough rest. Dr. Dalton-Smith also shares about how God helped her through her o

Ordinary Employees Pursuing Racial Justice in the Workplace - Maya Adolf, Jamie Sturm Jan 18, 2021 38:56 Guests Maya Adolf and Jamie Sturm pushed through these barriers and started an employee-led educational group to foster racial understanding in their workplace. By combining learning curriculum and discussions, they got honest with each other about their differences, their experiences at work, and how to move forward together. For links to resources, including Maya and Jamie's curriculum, visit

Doing God's Work in the Military - Russ Gehrlein Jan 4, 2021 31:41 Our guest today, Master Sergeant Russ Gehrlein, made his career in military service, where he not only discovered God's purposes for his work, he also realized he could feel God's presence at work on a daily basis. He is an operations officer for the US Army and author of the book Emmanuel Labor - God's Presence in Our Profession.

How to Weather a Bad News Cycle with Jesus - Bonnie Kristian Dec 14, 2020 42:02 How do you weather the news cycle when it seems like just one piece of bad news after another? Or what if you're in a season of your work where you just keep getting slammed with the negative? Our guest today is here to talk to us about how she fights bad news fatigue in her work. Bonnie Kristian follows the news as part of her job. As a contributing editor at The Week, Bonnie writes about foreign

Avoid the Comparison Trap - Tim Bongiovanni Nov 30, 2020 26:44 How do we escape from the comparison trap? Guest Tim Bongiovanni is a Billboard-charting music producer who is very aware of the temptations in his industry to compare and despair, and he's found a way past these challenges with God's help. Scripture References John 3:30 James 1:2-5 Additional Resources The Screwtape Letters, by C.S. Lewis Donate. This podcast is made possible through the

The Impact of Biblically Responsible Investing - Rachel McDonough Nov 16, 2020 40:02 What should you do with your money? Should you save? Invest? Give it away? These questions have big implications for your financial security in the future, but also for your faith. Rachel McDonough, our guest today is a certified financial planner who has wrestled personally and professionally with this issue. She's here to help us think about investment decisions and how these decisions impact yo

Is it Okay to Talk About Mental Health at Work? - Johnny Crowder Nov 2, 2020 32:43 We have an honest conversation about what it's like to struggle with mental health at work. With guest Johnny Crowder, CEO of Cope Notes. Scripture References 2 Corinthians 12:6-10 Ephesians 6:10-17 Additional Resources Referenced Cope Notes: www.copenotes.com Donate. This podcast is made possible through the financial support of people like you. Your gift of any size will enable us to

Make Room for Your Whole Self - Clarissa Middleton Oct 19, 2020 30:16 If you can't bear the thought of going to work one day longer, it may be time to re-examine the unique factors that make you you, and determine whether your current work makes space for all of your God-given parts to flourish. Our guest today, Clarissa Joan Middleton, found a way to embrace all her different parts, and integrate them into a life that is truly fulfilling. Sciptures Referenced Ph

God in the ER During a Pandemic - Mike Sunu Oct 5, 2020 32:21 In the midst of a global pandemic, the last place anyone wants to be is in a hospital emergency room amidst sick people, and yet that's where our guest goes to work each and every day. Dr. Mike Sunu is an emergency room physician in Southern California. He's joining us today to talk about how he has experienced God in the ER during COVID-19.

Bridging Political, Racial & Religious Differences Through Food, Parts 1 & 2 - Adrian Miller Sep 21, 2020 54:36 Soul food scholar Adrian Miller discusses reconciliation and bridging differences through food. Adrian is a lawyer turned political advisor, turned soul food scholar and author. He writes about food history and the intersection of faith and food. He is the author of The President's Kitchen Cabinet and Soul Food. Find Adrian's work here: https://adrianemiller.com/

Sharing Your Faith at Work Without Fear - Sue Warnke Sep 7, 2020 44:21 Guest Sue Warnke discusses practical ways to share your faith and work. Sue Warnke is the Senior Director of Content and Communications Experience at Salesforce and the president of Faithforce San Francisco. She speaks to groups around the country about leadership, diversity and how to foster healthy conversations about faith at work. Sue writes at: https://www.leanership.org/

Navigating People vs. Profit - Al Erisman (Special Episode) May 12, 2020 36:13 How can you navigate the tension between people and profit, and what does the Bible have to say about it? Our guest today, Al Erisman, is the author of a new book, The ServiceMaster Story, about a group of managers who did just that.

How to Work When You're Working From Home - Ian Jackson (Special Episode) Mar 25, 2020 41:10 How to work when WFH and tips for managing remote teams effectively. A special episode with Ian Jackson, Building Bridges Leadership.

I've Got a Good Job, But I'm Unhappy - Paul Sohn Dec 9, 2019 37:19 You've worked hard, you've landed the job that you thought you wanted but for whatever reason you're unhappy. How do you know what the right career is for you?

Overcoming Procrastination - Cate Nelson Dec 2, 2019 37:31 You know that time is running out to do that thing you're supposed to do. You should have started it yesterday. You should start it now! But you just can't bring yourself to do it. Guest Cate Nelson shares how relationship with God has helped in her struggle with procrastination.

Looking for Work? Navigating Seasons of Transition with God - Vernée Wilkinson Nov 25, 2019 36:47 If you've left your job, lost your job or been ousted out of a job, now what? Connecting with God can help you get the most out of life in the in-between, transition times. With guest Vernée Wilkinson.

Experiencing God's Presence at Work - Denise Daniels, Shannon Vandewarker Nov 18, 2019 32:01 What if you could experience God's presence in the midst of your ordinary, everyday work? Guests Denise Daniels and Shannon Vandewarker are the authors of Working in the Presence of God: Spiritual Practices for Everyday Work.

Maintaining Integrity in a Culture of Self-Promotion - Monica Busch Nov 11, 2019 35:25 How can you maintain integrity in a culture of self-promotion? A Christian at Facebook gives us a view from the front lines in this week's podcast.

Speaking Up When You're Not the Boss - Joi Freeman Nov 4, 2019 47:14 Speaking up, especially when you're not in a position of authority, is not easy. When you're in a lower position, there's a big incentive to keep quiet, but sometimes that's not right for you and it's not right for your company. So, how do you know when to speak up, and how can you do it effectively? With guest Joi Freeman.

Creating Boundaries When You're Overworked - Sarah Magidoff Oct 28, 2019 41:09 Have stress and exhaustion become your default state? We talk with guest Sarah Magidoff about slowing down and creating boundaries when you're overworked. Sarah is the founder of CANOPY, a boutique creative studio, and the Instagram hashtag movement #slowentrepreneur

What Am I Supposed To Do? Defining Success For a Purposeful Life - Nicholas Pearce Oct 21, 2019 42:50 It's easy to go through life on autopilot. We're told we should go to school, get a good job, and enjoy ourselves. But at some point, you may find yourself wondering about the purpose of it all. Why do you do what you do? And what do you do now? Having a definition of success can help you answer these questions. How you define success can guide how you live every day and the decisions you make. So

The Invisible Burden of Being a Black Woman in the Workplace - Austin Channing Brown Oct 21, 2019 53:04 Guest Austin Channing Brown talks about faith, work and the invisible burden of being a Black woman in the workplace. Austin is a leading voice on racial justice, author of I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness, and producer and host of The Next Question, a video web series expanding our imaginations for what racial justice can be. www.TNQShow.com

Perfectionism and Impostor Syndrome - Erin Slone Oct 21, 2019 42:27 Perfectionism at work may sound like an asset, but it can ratchet up anxiety and steal your joy, energy, and creativity. Perfectionism has also been linked to impostor syndrome, which is defined by feelings of inadequacy that persist despite real evident success. God leads us out of perfectionism and into freedom. With guest Erin Slone.

Trailer - Season 1 Sep 27, 2019 02:00 Through conversation, scripture and stories, we invite God into work's biggest challenges so that you can live out your purpose in the workplace.

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