sW4H 46 | Is the Church Missing Half the Picture?
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Featuring: Joanna Meyer Ministry: What happens when God’s calling for your life doesn’t fit the mold others expect? For many Christian working women, navigating faith, career, leadership, and relationships can feel like trying to follow a roadmap that was never designed for them. Joanna Meyer of the Denver Institute for Faith & Work knows that challenge firsthand, and she’s helping change the conversation through Women, Work, and Calling. Joanna joins Jim and Martha to discuss her book, Women, Work, and Calling, and the growing movement equipping...
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sW4H 45 | Brangenberg Dickson Gates Co-host Catch up
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Guests: Hosts Catherine Gates, Nadya Dickson, & Martha Brangenberg Ministry/Business: ; ; When we spend time in community, we inevitably learn from one another! Today, the co-hosts of sheWorks4Him do exactly that. Sit with us for a spell and hear how God is stirring in our lives, which scriptures are specifically drawing us in, and some highlights from the first season of sheWorks4Him! Catherine Gates reminded us that we are not alone, to believe what God says about us, and to invest in community (Hebrews 1-:24-25). Her focus scripture is Isaiah 26:3. Nadya talked about her...
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sW4H 44 | Sheeba Philip Trusting God is a Great Adventure
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Guests: Sheeba Philip Ministry/Business: Many of us have a vision for what we want our career to look like. But God has a way of changing our hearts and messing with our plans to achieve His purpose for each of us. Sheeba started her career as a chemical engineer working on construction sites for Merck. God moved in her heart on more than one occasion, leaving her in what felt like the wilderness. Today, Sheeba Philip is CEO of Akola, a globally inspired jewelry brand built to champion women around the world and empower them to get out of poverty and provide for themselves and their...
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sW4H 43.5 | Erica Stidham Working to Give
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Guests: Erica Stidham Ministry/Business: / Erica Stidham was raised in a Christian home and taught the value of being a stay-at-home mom. She had joined Mary & Martha for a discount, but when there was a financial shift in her husband’s work, she asked God if Mary & Martha could be the answer. She turned this opportunity into a ministry for her family and for others. Later, Erica no longer had to work but she had work as a blessing, and her family embraced the opportunity to be generous for the Kingdom. Often, we work to meet our own expenses, but God has called her to work...
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sW4H 43 | Shalynne Jackson Catalyst for an Equitable Workplace
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Guests: Shalynne Jackson Ministry/Business: City of Oklahoma City Over the last several years, we have seen a significant increase in senior executive positions to oversee diversity, equity, and inclusion, or DEI. These positions are not only focused on strategies to create diverse workplaces but also workplace cultures that value all employees regardless of ethnicity, skin color, gender, or diversabilities. Today’s guest, Shalynne Jackson, is the Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer for the City of Oklahoma City. Her passion is to help organizations understand how to create...
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sW4H 42 | Kim Levings Rethink You
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Guests: Kim Levings Ministry/Business: Do you feel stuck? Have you settled for mediocrity? Are you unsure of what your next chapter looks like? Do you have big dreams but feel unsure of how to fulfill them? We go to Colorado Springs to talk with Coach and Consultant Kim Levings in today’s show. Kim went from a suicide attempt to a thriving, successful life living her passion! She believes that with the right mixture of thinking, belief, and action, anyone can set themselves free and live the life they were created to. Throughout her career, Kim has realized that she doesn’t...
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sW4H 41 | D. Michelle Thompson You Belong
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Guests: D. Michelle Thompson Ministry/Business: ; How do you create a workplace culture that is truly diverse, inclusive, and equitable? Business leaders wrestle with this question every day. Today’s guest, D. Michelle Thompson, has worked for top advertising agencies and consumer packaged goods companies, negotiating budgets of hundreds of millions and even billions of dollars. Her work facilitating sales and marketing training for Middle Eastern Executives in Dubai made her realize everyone has their own “belong” story. This led to the launch of the You Belong Podcast and...
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sW4H 40 | Tracy Mathews Tuning Into God’s Direction
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Guests: Tracy Mathews Ministry/Business: We are all bound to face uncertainty in our work. The truth is, we don’t know what tomorrow holds, but we do know the one who holds tomorrow. In Matthew 6:33, Jesus admonishes us to “seek first God’s kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” Jesus was not just referring to food and clothing but also the resources we need for our work. God wants us to turn to Him and inquire about our work. Tracy Mathews and her organization Attune are all about helping teams do just that. Tracy worked for a...
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sW4H 39 | Angela Mitchell Nothing Wasted Pt 2
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Guests: Angela Mitchell Ministry/Business: ; Nothing Wasted Ministries Do you ever wonder how everything is going to fall into place in your personal and professional life after a tragedy? In part two of two, we hear how God can take a myriad of experiences from the workplace, our education, victories and even tragedy, and turn it around for His Glory. Angela Mitchell and her husband Rolan own and operate several Chick-Fil-A franchise locations in the Charlotte area. Together they journeyed the tragic death of their 17-year-old son, Coleman, in 2013. A year later, a surprise...
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sW4H 38 | Angela Mitchell Nothing Wasted Pt 1
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Guests: Angela Mitchell Ministry/Business: Have you ever wondered how everything will end up in your personal and work life after a tragedy? In part 1 of this two-part show, we hear about how God can take a myriad of experiences from the workplace, our education, victories, and even tragedy and turn them around for His Glory. Angela Mitchell and her husband Roland own and operate several Chik-Fil-A franchise locations in Charlotte. When a tragic series of events resulted in the death of their 17-year-old son, Coleman, in 2013, Angela began a journey from grief to healing. Before...
info_outlineFeaturing: Joanna Meyer
Ministry: Women, Work & Calling
What happens when God’s calling for your life doesn’t fit the mold others expect? For many Christian working women, navigating faith, career, leadership, and relationships can feel like trying to follow a roadmap that was never designed for them. Joanna Meyer of the Denver Institute for Faith & Work knows that challenge firsthand, and she’s helping change the conversation through Women, Work, and Calling.
Joanna joins Jim and Martha to discuss her book, Women, Work, and Calling, and the growing movement equipping Christian women to embrace their God-given gifts and influence. From recognizing the biblical foundation for women’s work to navigating workplace challenges and building relationships that strengthen our faith, Joanna offers practical encouragement for women seeking to live out their calling in every area of life.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
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Why Christian working women need resources that address their unique experiences, challenges, and opportunities
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How God has used the work of women throughout Scripture to accomplish His purposes
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Why your career and your commitment to your family don't have to be at odds
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The connection between work, rest, and trusting God rather than measuring your worth by performance
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How women can grow in their faith, leadership, and influence through meaningful relationships and discipleship
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Why men need to listen to women's experiences and recognize the gifts and abilities God has given them
Ready to explore your calling more deeply? Pick up a copy of Women, Work, and Calling and discover how biblical truth can shape the way you approach your work, relationships, and influence. Designed to make rich faith-and-work concepts accessible, this book is a great resource for personal reflection or a study with friends. You can even download a free digital discussion guide to help you get the conversation started.
And don't miss the Women, Work, and Calling annual event on October 30! This year's gathering explores the lives and work of women in Scripture, revealing how God used their courage, strength, and everyday work to advance His purposes. Whether you attend in person, join the livestream, or gather friends for a watch party, this is an opportunity to connect with other women and discover fresh ways to live out your faith and calling. Visit womenworkandcalling.com to learn more and register.
Your workplace is more than a place to earn a paycheck. It's a place where God can shape you, use your gifts, and work through you to serve others. It's time to embrace the fullness of your calling.
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