Making It Work: God and Your Work
Through conversation, scripture, and stories, we invite God into work’s biggest challenges so that you can live out your purpose in the workplace. New episode bimonthly. Making It Work is produced by The Max De Pree Center for Leadership at Fuller Theological Seminary and the Theology of Work Project.
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The Gospel & Authentic Storytelling - Marcus Goodyear
09/06/2024
The Gospel & Authentic Storytelling - Marcus Goodyear
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 talking with someone whose job is telling stories. Our guest is Marcus Goodyear, Senior Director of Communications at the Howard E. Butt Foundation. He is also the Managing Editor of Echoes Magazine, a quarterly publication reaching 24,000 subscribers with encouraging stories about local friends and neighbors. He's here today to discuss his experience telling stories with kindness, authenticity, and a love for God and others. We'd like to thank the HE Butt Foundation for supporting this series. You can find out more about their work by visiting congregationalcollective.org. Scripture References Hebrews 2:10 Numbers 4:1-20 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-quality biblically-based content that applies to everyday work. Donate at
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Rehumanizing Athletes: God Between the Lines in Sports
07/01/2024
Rehumanizing Athletes: God Between the Lines in Sports
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 of the Twin Cities. He hopes to help religious communities become more socially engaged around issues of justice and social ethics. He has facilitated public conversations about theology, sport and justice. Scripture References Genesis 1:27 Isaiah 62:12 Galatians 3:28 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-quality biblically-based content that applies to everyday work. Donate at
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The Mental Health Impact of Marginalization at Work - Josephine Kim
05/20/2024
The Mental Health Impact of Marginalization at Work - Josephine Kim
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 expertise on diversity, inclusion and mental health issues to Fortune 500 companies, schools, and other organizations. Dr. Kim is also the founding executive director of Mustard Seed Generation, a nonprofit organization that aims to educate Asian Americans on issues of spirituality, cultural and racial identity, intergenerational conflicts, cross-cultural advocacy, mental health, and career development issues. You can find out more about Mustard Seed Generation at This is our third and final episode in a special series on mental wellness. We'd like to thank the H.E Butt foundation for supporting this series. You can find out more about their work by visiting Scripture References: Isaiah 58:6 Additional Resources Mustard Seed Generation: 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-quality biblically-based content that applies to everyday work. Donate at
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Pursuing Mental Health with God - Laura Smith
05/10/2024
Pursuing Mental Health with God - Laura Smith
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 calls us to. We'd like to thank the HE Butt Foundation for supporting this series. You can find out more about their work by visiting congregationalcollective.org. Scripture References Luke 19:1-10 Galatians 5:1 John 10:10 Mark 6:30-34 1 Kings 19:1-8 Additional Resources by Laura Smith 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-quality biblically-based content that applies to everyday work. Donate at
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Building Workplace Culture for Mental Wellness - Rebecca Brune
05/06/2024
Building Workplace Culture for Mental Wellness - Rebecca Brune
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's faith communities safe places for people seeking mental wellness. Previously, Brune was an executive leader with Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute, a Dallas-based organization focused on building equitable mental health systems. Over the past 24 years, Becca's work has spanned a broad array of multi-sector institutions. She has assumed leadership roles in philanthropy, local government, private sector and nonprofits. As a trained mediator, she has facilitated community conversations around natural resource management issues, healthcare, economic development, strategic planning, and community engagement. We'd like to thank the H. E. Butt Foundation for supporting this series. You can find out more about their work by visiting congregationalcollective.org. Scripture References Psalms Isaiah 26:3-4 Philippians 4:6-7 Additional Resources Congregational Collective: 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-quality biblically-based content that applies to everyday work. Donate at
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The Power of Listening to the Bible Together - Tom Cole
03/04/2024
The Power of Listening to the Bible Together - Tom Cole
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 us about how he's seen himself and members of the group, helped by the power of listening to the Bible. Scripture Reference: 1 Timothy 4:13 Additional Resources: Public Reading of Scripture for Work, 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-quality biblically-based content that applies to everyday work. Donate at
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Thriving as a Sensitive Soul at Work - Dorcas Cheng Tozun
01/08/2024
Thriving as a Sensitive Soul at Work - Dorcas Cheng Tozun
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 enterprise professional. She's an award winning writer, editor, speaker and communications consultant. Her work has appeared in the Wall Street Journal and Christianity Today and dozens of other publications. She's also, at her core sensitive, and most recently, she's the author of . Scripture References Matthew 9:36 Exodus 2:11-15 Nehemiah 1 Additional Resources by Dorcas Cheng Tozun 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-quality biblically-based content that applies to everyday work. Donate at
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How I Learned to Let God Shape My Plans - Barry Rowan
11/06/2023
How I Learned to Let God Shape My Plans - Barry Rowan
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. Barry has spent his career in a variety of C-suite roles and has been instrumental in building and transforming businesses. He is also deeply committed to contemplation and prayer, and he’s here to tell us how the two mix together to let God shape our plans for work. Scripture References Luke 14:33 John 10:10 John 4:34 Isaiah 55:11 James 1:2-4 Psalm 139:13 Additional Resources The Spiritual Art of Business by Barry Rowan Working in the Presence of God: Spiritual Practices for Everyday Work by Denise Daniels and Shannon Vandewarker 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-quality biblically-based content that applies to everyday work. Donate at Transcript at https://www.theologyofwork.org/makingitwork/episode/how-i-learned-to-let-god-shape-my-plans-barry-rowan/
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The Call to Love at Work - Jasmine Bellamy
10/02/2023
The Call to Love at Work - Jasmine Bellamy
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 practice of love. And she is the creator and co-facilitator of Courageous Conversations, a platform that engages issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and inspires transformation in community. Jasmine earned a BS in marketing and management from Syracuse University, a Master's of Business Administration from Fordham University and a Master's of Arts in Theology from Fuller Seminary, where she is pursuing a doctorate in global leadership, focusing on the redemptive imagination of the marketplace. She's here today to talk to us about living out the call to love in secular workplaces. Scripture References 1 Matthew 22:36-40 1 John 4:8 John 14-17 Matthew 25:14-30 Romans 14:15 Additional Resources Love 101 Ministries: Jasmine Bellamy’s LinkedIn profile: Love 101 Ministries on Facebook: Love 101 Ministries on YouTube: 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-quality biblically-based content that applies to everyday work. Donate at Transcript at https://www.theologyofwork.org/makingitwork/episode/how-i-learned-to-let-god-shape-my-plans-barry-rowan/
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Faith-Based ERGs & Building Bridges at Work - Barbara Villasenor
09/04/2023
Faith-Based ERGs & Building Bridges at Work - Barbara Villasenor
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 chief economist. Barbara is here today to talk to us about ERGs, her own experience starting one, and how these groups can improve the experience of work. Scripture Acts 18:1-3 Isaiah 11:2 Isaiah 43:1-2 Additional Resources How to Start a Faith Based Employee Resource Group (ERG) - Playbook: 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-quality biblically-based content that applies to everyday work. Donate at Transcript at https://www.theologyofwork.org/makingitwork/episode/faith-based-ergs-building-bridges-in-the-workplace-barbara-villasenor/
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Can the Enneagram Be Used to Build Better Relationships at Work? - Jesse Eubanks
08/07/2023
Can the Enneagram Be Used to Build Better Relationships at Work? - Jesse Eubanks
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 is also the founder and executive director of Love Thy Neighborhood, a nonprofit mobilizing people to follow Jesus and serve the poor in modern culture. Relevant named him one of the top 50 Christian artists and activists who are making an impact on culture in the United States. Scripture Reference: John 8:32 Additional Resources How We Relate by Jesse Eubanks Relate Better: The Enneacast podcast 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-quality biblically-based content that applies to everyday work. Donate at Transcript available at
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The Power of Forgiveness at Work - Loren Toussaint
07/03/2023
The Power of Forgiveness at Work - Loren Toussaint
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 Discover Forgiveness Advisory Council for the Templeton World Charity Foundation, President of , Associate Director of the Sierra Leone Forgiveness Project, and a consultant to Mayo Clinic Cancer Treatment Centers of America and Boise State University. He encourages everyday forgiveness to build resilience and to minimize stress in families, schools, healthcare, workplaces and communities. Loren Toussaint welcome to the podcast. Scripture References Matthew 6:14-15 Matthew 12:43-45 Additional Resources The Forgiveness Foundation 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-quality biblically-based content that applies to everyday work. Donate at Transcript at https://www.theologyofwork.org/makingitwork/episode/the-power-of-forgiveness-at-work-loren-toussaint/
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Trusting God in Chronic Pain - Grant Hoffecker
06/05/2023
Trusting God in Chronic Pain - Grant Hoffecker
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 discouraging. Today we talk with guest Grant Hoffecker. Grant has worked for LinkedIn as a Senior Software Engineer and Google as a Developer Relations Engineer. He was a leader for LinkedIn's inChrist workplace fellowship group and is an advisory board member for Faith and Work Movement. His passions include reconciliation in the workplace, basketball, and adventuring outdoors. He writes about faith and tech at and co-hosts the , where he has lighthearted conversations about the small things that stir up our passions and bring joy to the new day. Grant has worked with chronic pain for the past 3 years, seeking God in the midst of his pain. Scripture References Psalm 42 Job 23:8-10 Lamentations 3:16-23 Additional Resources Grant’s Blog: The Grape-Nuts Podcast: 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-quality biblically-based content that applies to everyday work. Donate at Transcript at https://www.theologyofwork.org/makingitwork/episode/trusting-god-in-chronic-pain-grant-hoffecker/
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Trusting God's Provision - Katrina Miles
05/01/2023
Trusting God's Provision - Katrina Miles
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, is a creative management agency focused on the fields of fine art, illustration, media and publishing. You can find them at . Katrina was featured in The Missional Disciple, Pursuing Mercy and Justice at Work, a six week workbook and video course exploring the intersection of mercy and justice at work. The course was created by the Global Faith and Work Initiative at Redeemer City to City and is available for purchase. You can learn more at Scripture References Psalm 112 Additional Resources Inkyverse Media Group: The Missional Disciple: Pursuing Mercy and Justice at Work: 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-quality biblically-based content that applies to everyday work. Donate at Transcript at https://www.theologyofwork.org/makingitwork/episode/trusting-gods-provision-katrina-miles/
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God's Purposes for Your Work - Tom Lutz
04/03/2023
God's Purposes for Your Work - Tom Lutz
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 Christians work with purpose. Tom is the co-author of the book Equipping Christians for Kingdom Purpose in Their Work. Scripture References Matthew 5:1-12 Ephesians 2:8-10 Ephesians 4:11-13 Genesis 50:20 Mark 4:1-20 Matthew 7:24-29 Matthew 25:31-40 Genesis 1:26-30 Genesis 3:1-19 Revelation 21:9 Additional Resources , by Tom Lutz 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-quality biblically-based content that applies to everyday work. Donate at Transcript at https://www.theologyofwork.org/makingitwork/episode/gods-purposes-for-your-work-tom-lutz/
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Experience God’s Presence When Working from Home - Denise Daniels, Shannon Vandewarker
03/06/2023
Experience God’s Presence When Working from Home - Denise Daniels, Shannon Vandewarker
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 by Denise Daniels and Shannon Vandewarker (2022) by Denise Daniels and Shannon Vandewarker (2019) 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-quality biblically-based content that applies to everyday work. Donate at Transcript at https://www.theologyofwork.org/makingitwork/episode/experience-gods-presence-when-working-from-home-denise-daniels-shannon-vandewarker/
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Staying Composed Under Pressure - Rob McKenna
02/06/2023
Staying Composed Under Pressure - Rob McKenna
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 influential psychologists, Dr. Rob McKenna is the founder and CEO of WiLD Leaders. He's worked with thousands of leaders across corporate, not for profit, and university settings, has given him insight into the real and gritty experience of working under pressure. His latest book, Composed: The Heart and Science of Leading Under Pressure, focuses on the specific strategies leaders can use to stay true to themselves and connect to others under pressure. Scripture References James 1:19 John 21:15-18 Philippians 2:6 Additional Resources 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-quality biblically-based content that applies to everyday work. Donate at Transcript at https://www.theologyofwork.org/makingitwork/episode/staying-composed-under-pressure-rob-mckenna/
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The Power of Hospitality - Teena Dare
01/23/2023
The Power of Hospitality - Teena Dare
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 hospitality. Scripture References Genesis 1-2
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Being a Restorative Presence at Work - Ben Stamper
01/09/2023
Being a Restorative Presence at Work - Ben Stamper
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 winning filmmaker. He has been commissioned to create numerous short films, video installations and projections by many cultural organizations, including the Guggenheim Museum's Works and Process art series, Metlife Art, and the Center for Faith and Work, and he has received numerous awards for his documentary work about survivors of trafficking in India and Africa as well as his films about young people on the autism spectrum. Ben was featured in The Missional Disciple: Pursuing Mercy and Justice at Work, which is a six-week workbook and video course exploring the intersection of mercy and justice and work. The course was created by the Global Faith and Work initiative at Redeemer City to City, and is available for purchase. You can learn more at Scripture References Galatians 5:22-23 John 15:1-17 Psalm 51:12-13 Additional Resources The Missional Disciple: Pursuing Mercy and Justice at Work Ben Stamper Film - The Deep Place - 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-quality biblically-based content that applies to everyday work. Donate at Transcript at https://www.theologyofwork.org/makingitwork/episode/being-a-restorative-presence-at-work-ben-stamper/
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Are You Working at the Right Pace? - Caitie Butler
12/12/2022
Are You Working at the Right Pace? - Caitie Butler
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 Power of Pace Can Help Your Organization Achieve a New Level of Focus, Engagement and Satisfaction. Scripture References Ephesians 4:11-13 Additional Resources MatchPace ChronoPace quiz: by Elizabeth Knox and Caitie Butler 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-quality biblically-based content that applies to everyday work. Donate at Transcript at https://www.theologyofwork.org/makingitwork/episode/working-pace-caitie-butler/
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Re-creation in a Broken World - Sam Thevanayagam
11/28/2022
Re-creation in a Broken World - Sam Thevanayagam
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 from the Game of Cricket. He is devoted to empowering, mentoring, and developing people within his sphere of influence, and is deeply involved in his community and church. Scripture References Psalm 51:10 Luke 10:38-42 Luke 19:1-10 Ephesians 2:10 Additional Resources by Sam Thevanayagam 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-quality biblically-based content that applies to everyday work. Donate at Transcript at https://www.theologyofwork.org/makingitwork/episode/sam-thevanayagam/
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Prayer at Work - Barbara Myrick
11/14/2022
Prayer at Work - Barbara Myrick
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. She's obtained many awards in her industry, with the most recent being that 2020 enterprising Woman of the Year 2018 Southern Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce Minority Business of the Year and the 2018 Women's Veterans Business Enterprise of the Year given by JPMorgan Chase & Co and the National Veteran Owned Business Association. Barbara believes in people and community and in remembering that every individual has a contribution to offer. And she talks to us about the power of prayer at work. Scripture References Psalm 23 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-quality biblically-based content that applies to everyday work. Donate at Transcript at https://www.theologyofwork.org/makingitwork/episode/prayer-at-work-barbara-myrick/
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Find Your Voice, Take Back Your Power - Deb Liu
10/31/2022
Find Your Voice, Take Back Your Power - Deb Liu
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 women but to anyone who wants to find their voice and achieve great things in a system that wasn't created for you. Scriputre References Proverbs 31:10-31 Judges 4 Additional Resources by Deb Liu 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-quality biblically-based content that applies to everyday work. Donate at Transcript at https://www.theologyofwork.org/makingitwork/episode/find-your-voice-take-back-your-power-deb-liu/
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Myths and Half-Truths About Calling - Bryan Dik
10/17/2022
Myths and Half-Truths About Calling - Bryan Dik
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 , where he serves as Director of Training for the university’s . He is also co-founder and Chief Science Officer of and co-inventor of the career assessment platform. Bryan’s scholarly work focuses on meaning and purpose in the workplace, calling and vocation in career development, and the intersection of faith and work. He is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association and American Scientific Affiliation, and is recipient of the John Holland Award for Outstanding Achievement in Career or Personality Research. His published books include and . Scripture References Exodus 3 Acts 9:1-19 Additional Resources 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-quality biblically-based content that applies to everyday work. Donate at Transcript at https://www.theologyofwork.org/makingitwork/episode/myths-and-half-truths-about-calling-bryan-dik/
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What to Do Next - Jeff Henderson
10/03/2022
What to Do Next - Jeff Henderson
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 by Jeff Henderson Jeff’s Website: 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-quality biblically-based content that applies to everyday work. Donate at Transcript at https://www.theologyofwork.org/makingitwork/episode/what-to-do-next-jeff-henderson/
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Knowing What to Share (and Not Share) on Social Media - Christian & Anastasia Anderson
09/19/2022
Knowing What to Share (and Not Share) on Social Media - Christian & Anastasia Anderson
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 family channel that has over 40,000 subscribers and over 30,000 followers each on Instagram and TikTok. And although their approach on social media is lighthearted, their influence runs deep. Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 1:8-9 Additional Resources: Christian and Anastasia on YouTube: Instagram: TikTok: 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-quality biblically-based content that applies to everyday work. Donate at Transcript at https://www.theologyofwork.org/makingitwork/episode/what-to-share-social-media-christian-anastasia-anderson/
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How to Ask for a Raise - Sarah Evers
09/05/2022
How to Ask for a Raise - Sarah Evers
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 how the Bible can help us think about it all. Scripture References: Genesis 18:16-33 Additional Resources: VOCA Center 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-quality biblically-based content that applies to everyday work. Donate at Transcript at https://www.theologyofwork.org/makingitwork/episode/how-to-ask-for-a-raise-sarah-evers/
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Following God’s Lead Through a Career Change - Eli Jones
05/16/2022
Following God’s Lead Through a Career Change - Eli Jones
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, , Dr. Jones shares about how faith helped him overcome his personal and professional giants to follow God's guidance in his work and career path. This included a career change as he switched from being a successful businessman to becoming a professor. Scripture References 1 Samuel 17 Additional Resources by Eli Jones 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-quality biblically-based content that applies to everyday work. Donate at Transcript at https://www.theologyofwork.org/makingitwork/episode/following-gods-lead-through-a-career-change-eli-jones/
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When God Calls You to the Unexpected - Jessica Tanoesoedibjo
05/02/2022
When God Calls You to the Unexpected - Jessica Tanoesoedibjo
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 instead. She now works for the MNC group in the financial services, philanthropy and education sectors, where she continues to follow God through unexpected challenges, like leading her team through the pandemic. She’s here to talk about her experience of responding to God when he calls us out of our comfort zone. Scripture References Genesis 1 Additional Resources by Gordon T. Smith 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-quality biblically-based content that applies to everyday work. Donate at Transcript at https://www.theologyofwork.org/makingitwork/episode/when-god-calls-you-to-the-unexpected-jessica-tanoesoedibjo/
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How to Respond to Disrespect at Work - Janeen Uzzell
04/18/2022
How to Respond to Disrespect at Work - Janeen Uzzell
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 National Society of Black Engineers and former COO at Wikimedia, after 18 years of working in technology at GE. A global strategist and STEM leader, Janeen is experienced at building and managing inclusive teams, and she’s going to help us work through this question of how to respond to being mistreated at work. Scripture References Colossians 3:12 1 Samuel 25 Additional Resources Find Janeen Uzzell on Twitter at @janeenuzzell Suscipe by Ignatius Loyola: Take Lord, and receive all my liberty, my memory, my understanding, and my entire will, all that I have and possess. Thou hast given all to me. To Thee, O lord, I return it. All is Thine, dispose of it wholly according to Thy will. Give me Thy love and thy grace, for this is sufficient for me. 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-quality biblically-based content that applies to everyday work. Donate at Transcript at https://www.theologyofwork.org/makingitwork/episode/how-to-respond-to-disrespect-at-work-janeen-uzzell/
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