The Pressure that Could Make or Break Your Workforce with Nicole Riehl
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Summary Nicole elaborates on the current trends affecting the workforce, including the aging population, low birth rates, and the need for human capital in a rapidly changing job market. She emphasizes the importance of supporting employees with caregiving responsibilities, whether for children or aging parents, and how businesses can benefit from investing in childcare solutions. The conversation also touches on the intersection of faith and work, with Nicole sharing how her Christian values inform her approach to caregiving and employee support, ultimately advocating for a workplace culture...
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When Work Goes to Church
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Summary How can pastors better care for and disciple people in their everyday work? In this episode of the Faith and Work Podcast, Ross sits down with Matt Rusten of Made to Flourish to explore how churches can more fully connect faith and work. Then, we’re excited to share a replay from our friends at The Flourishing Pastor Podcast featuring practical, pastor-tested insights for shepherding a working congregation. Whether you’re a pastor or a church leader, this episode is full of encouragement and actionable ideas to help your people flourish in their callings. Wherever...
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What if I'm not good at prayer?
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Summary Ross Chapman sits down with Jeff Hoffmeyer, host of our sister podcast to unpack the story behind Teach Us To Pray, from its beginnings to its theological and spiritual vision. Together, they explore prayer, beauty, and how a life of prayer shapes both faith and work. Along the way, you will hear listener stories and discover why this podcast continues to resonate with so many. Wherever you’re listening—, , or —subscribing, rating, and reviewing the show helps others discover what we’re doing here. It’s a small way to support the mission—and it means a...
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Inside the FOR Campaign: Hopes, Hard Questions, & What’s Next
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Summary In this episode of the Faith and Work podcast, Ross Chapman engages with teammates Abby Worland, Joanna Meyer, and Grace Bryan to discuss the latest update of the . They reflect on their personal & professional experiences, wins, and challenges faced as we close the campaign's first two years. The conversation highlights the importance of collaboration, the impact of the Women, Work, and Calling initiative, and the broader challenges of integrating faith into everyday work. The team shares their excitement for future goals and the potential for growth in the coming years....
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Voices from the Workplace: Approaches to Education with Hilary Oswald & Bill Kurtz
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Summary In this conversation, we engage with Bill Kurtz and Hilary Oswald to explore two distinct educational approaches shaped by faith and community. Bill Kurtz, founder of the , shares his journey from Wall Street to education, emphasizing the importance of human dignity and the belief that every child can achieve greatness. Hilary Oswald, principal at , discusses the principles of classical education and the significance of community in shaping students' lives. Both educators highlight the challenges and opportunities in the current educational landscape, offering insights into...
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Voices from the Workplace: Public Education with Jim McKenney and Irvin Scott
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Summary In this conversation, we get to hear from 2 people who have spent their career faithfully serving in public education. Irvin Scott emphasizes the critical role of teachers in society and the importance of showing appreciation for their hard work, and encourages listeners to reflect on their gratitude towards educators and highlights the challenges they face in their profession. And Jim McKenney shares some insights of his time in public education, how he has navigated the challenges faithfully with the Lord and with others. Wherever you’re listening—, ,...
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We Won An Award!
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Summary We are pleased to announce that The Faith & Work Podcast is the recent recipient of the for Best Podcast in the Education Category! Host Ross Chapman and Faith & Work Podcast Producer Naomi Hartman celebrate the many who have come before them to lay the groundwork for this honor, and celebrate how the Lord has blessed us in stewarding this medium! Enjoy a replay of the episode submitted for this award: You Are An Agent of Flourishing a special interview with Amy Sherman. In this conversation, Joanna Meyer and Amy Sherman discuss the importance of shalom,...
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Voices from the Workplace: Art and Business with The Weidmann’s
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Summary In this episode of the Faith in Work podcast, artists Jake and Hannah Weidmann discuss how their work disciples them, how their work as artists has revealed to them different aspects of God and how their marriage has also shaped their art and business. The conversation emphasizes the importance of storytelling in art, the balance between craftsmanship and entrepreneurship, and the encouragement for others to embrace their creativity as a form of worship. Wherever you’re listening—, , or —subscribing, rating, and reviewing the show helps others discover what...
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Voices from the Workplace: Become a Story Leader with TC Johnstone
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Summary In this episode of the Faith and Work Podcast, host Ross Chapman engages with TC Johnstone, an impact documentary filmmaker, to explore the intersection of faith, storytelling, and the arts. They discuss the importance of storytelling in various contexts, the role of curiosity and self-awareness in engaging with others, and the SPEAK framework for meaningful conversations. The conversation also touches on the influence of AI in the arts and offers encouragement for the church to embrace creativity and community. Wherever you’re listening—, ,...
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Themes from "Nailing It": Why Successful Leadership Demands Suffering & Surrender
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Summary Exclusive sneak peak into our Women, Work, & Calling 2025 keynote speaker's talk: Reverend Dr. Nicole Massey-Martin COO at Christianity Today. Dr. Martin joins us today to discuss her journey as a leader, and calls us to to crucify our ministry idols and nail our outdated leadership practices to the cross. As she shares the inspiration for her new book, Nailing It: Why Successful Leadership Demands Suffering and Surrender, Dr. Martin emphasizes the need for cruciform leadership, which and highlights the vital role women play in leadership and the workplace. Nicole shares...
info_outlineTariffs are back in the headlines—so what should Christians make of them? Economist Dr. Kenneth Barnes joins us to unpack how trade policies, rising prices, and global tensions intersect with our everyday work and Gospel witness. In a world where economic headlines stir fear, we explore how the gospel reframes our perspective and response. This timely conversation will challenge you to think biblically about policy, productivity, and peace.
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HIGHLIGHTS
On Economies of Mutuality
"That has also uniquely given us the ability to create technology. And that's important because it's technology that ultimately creates wealth. And so what we do with that and how we treat our neighbors... all comes down to our means of exchange. And if our means of exchange is fair, if it's just, if it's genuinely relational and mutual, everybody benefits."
On God's Vision for the Economy
Ross Chapman: "If you had to summarize God's vision for economics in a sentence or two, what would it be? How could you make that as clear and understandable based on scripture? What would you say that is?"
Dr. Kenneth Barnes: "I would say: Just Flourishing."
RESOURCES
- Download the Episode Transcript Here
- Books By Dr. Barnes:
- Economic Wisdom Project
- Free Denver Institute Download - Deep Rest: A Study of Sabbath
- Harvard Study on Flourishing - Explore the 6 Dimensions of Flourishing
QUOTES
- “It is not from the benevolence of the butcher, the brewer, or the baker, that we expect our dinner, but from their regard to their own interest.” - Adam Smith, The Wealth of Nations
- “God doesn’t need your good works, but your neighbor does.” - Martin Luther
DICTIONARY OF TERMS
- Worker par excellence: being an example of excellence; superior; preeminent
- Egality: a state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced
- Abberation: a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome
- "Bretton Woods Agreement":The creation of a fixed currency exchange rate pegged to the gold standard
- Macheavellian: cunning, scheming, and unscrupulous, especially in politics
- Prescient: having or showing knowledge of events before they take place
- Impetus: the force or energy with which a body move
- נוּחַ (nuach): The Hebrew word meaning "to rest" or "to be at rest". It can also imply settling down, remaining, or finding repose.