sheWorks4Him podcast

The sheWorks4Him Podcast celebrates and validates the diverse experiences of today’s Christian working women by providing a digital gathering space that connects them to God, resources, and one another. Each week join hosts Catherine Gates, Nadya Dickson, and Martha Brangenberg as they interview women of faith that embrace their workplace mission field. Full of incredible stories, biblical encouragement, and real-life tips and tricks, sheWorks4Him will empower you to live out your calling at work, so the world knows, “Hey, sheWorks4Him!”

sW4H 45 | Brangenberg Dickson Gates Co-host Catch up 07/11/2022

sW4H 45 | Brangenberg Dickson Gates Co-host Catch up 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 word for 2022: empower. After all, empowered women empower women! Her focus scripture is Psalm 138:7-8. Finally, Martha shared how she continues to learn how to trust and obey God. Recent guest Heather Heuman said, “When God says to let something go, but your pride says to keep going, there really is only one right choice. #GodsWay.” In that spirit, we are obeying God’s call for a season of rest and restoration! For now, that means we are taking a season break from the podcast. Please join with us as we seek when the Lord wants sheWorks4Him to return, and in the meantime, enjoy some past episodes and stay connected to be the first to know about the new season by subscribing . Show highlights from Season 1: Catherine: Nadya: Martha: Resources from today’s show: Don’t forget that the Boldly Conference is coming up this October (10/21/22). Find out more at ! Also, check out and for additional inspiration and community from Christian working women, just like you! Encouraged or motivated by today’s show? Connect with us more at or tag @sheWorks4Him on Facebook or Instagram with your story! You can also leave a comment or submit a question to 866-713-9675 that’s 866-713-WORK. Quarterly we will answer questions from YOU, so fill up the listener line with your thoughts and questions! /episode/index/show/sheworks4him/id/23568119

sW4H 44 | Sheeba Philip Trusting God is a Great Adventure 07/04/2022

sW4H 44 | Sheeba Philip Trusting God is a Great Adventure 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 families. Sheeba wrestled with integrating her faith and work early in her career. She attended Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City and was asked to lead the Faith and Work initiative. As she wrestled through what it looks like to live a more integrated life with other believers, she realized the importance of leading with love at work through patience, kindness, and gentleness. But God had given Sheeba a heart to do work with a purpose from the start. After getting a business degree, she left Merck to work in brand management for Kraft, International Justice Mission, and JC Penney. When JC Penney went through another restructuring, Sheeba found herself in a real wilderness experience, trying to figure out what’s next. After two years, God led Sheeba to Akola, and suddenly all of her varied experiences connected and made sense. Akola means “she works.” God didn’t waste any of her experiences but brought her through them “for such a time as this” to make a difference for women in Africa. Our careers can be a great adventure with God, and Sheeba’s career is a great example. Sheeba has learned, and we can learn from her story, that God is faithful and He can be trusted. We can take bold steps of faith as we sense God’s guidance. Resources from today’s show: Hear from Sheeba at the , a faith + work conference by women for women happening on Friday, October 21st, 2022, live in Dallas or by livestream anywhere! Be sure to pick up some beautiful jewelry with a mission from ! Encouraged or motivated by today’s show? Connect with us more at or tag @sheWorks4Him on Facebook or Instagram with your story! You can also leave a comment or submit a question to 866-713-9675 that’s 866-713-WORK. Quarterly we will answer questions from YOU, so fill up the listener line with your thoughts and questions! /episode/index/show/sheworks4him/id/23553083

sW4H 43.5 | Erica Stidham Working to Give 06/30/2022

sW4H 43 | Shalynne Jackson Catalyst for an Equitable Workplace 06/27/2022

sW4H 42 | Kim Levings Rethink You 06/13/2022

sW4H 41 | D. Michelle Thompson You Belong 06/13/2022

sW4H 41 | D. Michelle Thompson You Belong 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 Courageous Love at Work, a place where conversations on racial equity in the work world can happen. This journey started when D. Michelle realized she was often the only woman or person of color (or both) in a meeting. The You Belong Podcast came from hearing the constant whisper from the Lord saying, “You belong.” On that podcast, D. Michelle interviews people who share their stories of shifting from thinking they belong to their company and the world to realizing they belong to God and His Kingdom. Courageous Love at Work got its start by pairing a white man and an African American man together for eight weeks, during which the white man focused on listening. It has evolved into monthly conversations where people can be challenged to go deeper in their empathy for others. Participants explore what it looks like to truly walk in each other’s shoes and share power equitably. The goal is the unity Jesus talked about in John 17:21, that we may all be one, just as Jesus and the Father are one. D. Michelle sees her position as divinely orchestrated, allowing her to create safe places to have conversations around racial reconciliation and identity. Resources from today’s show: Be sure to tune in to the and check out Courageous Love at Work hear more incredible wisdom from D. Michelle! Then, we encourage you to check out . Watching today’s show on YouTube? Pop over to ! Finally, D. Michelle is one of the speakers for this year’s a faith + work conference by women for women happening on Friday, October 21st, 2022, live in Dallas or by livestream anywhere! Get your tickets today! We also encourage you to check out these other great workplace resources: and the . Encouraged or motivated by today’s show? Connect with us more at or tag @sheWorks4Him on Facebook or Instagram with your story! You can also leave a comment or submit a question to 866-713-9675 that’s 866-713-WORK. Quarterly we will answer questions from YOU, so fill up the listener line with your thoughts and questions! /episode/index/show/sheworks4him/id/23297210

sW4H 40 | Tracy Mathews Tuning Into God’s Direction 06/06/2022

sW4H 40 | Tracy Mathews Tuning Into God’s Direction 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 biotech start-up as a consultant and an engineer. She is the spark behind Attune; a ministry birthed out of the desire to help people live out their faith at work by intentionally seeking and listening for God’s guidance on practical everyday work challenges and goals. The process involves three main steps: Listen, Discern, and Go. Organizations and leaders turn to Attune to address various work circumstances, such as launching into new territory, working through tough challenges, or embarking on a significant project. Attunement sessions facilitate hearing from the Holy Spirit and provide the added benefit of leadership development to create a stronger, healthier culture. Attune seeks to help individuals and teams cultivate their ability to tune into God’s guidance through practice. Resources from today’s show: Tracy is offering our listeners access to , a 5-day devotional on spiritual attunement, developed in partnership with Fuller's DePree Center for Leadership, the Theology of Work Project and Attune. Summer is here and what better way to kick it off than with other incredible women leaders! Check out the from June 23-26, 2022 in Orlando, FL or online! Encouraged or motivated by today’s show? Connect with us more at or tag @sheWorks4Him on Facebook or Instagram with your story! You can also leave a comment or submit a question to 866-713-9675 that’s 866-713-WORK. Quarterly we will answer questions from YOU, so fill up the listener line with your thoughts and questions! /episode/index/show/sheworks4him/id/23231078

sW4H 39 | Angela Mitchell Nothing Wasted Pt 2 05/30/2022

sW4H 38 | Angela Mitchell Nothing Wasted Pt 1 05/23/2022

sW4H 37 | Joyce Avedisian and Cissy Watson Taking Kingdom Territory 05/16/2022

sW4H 36 | Mary Guirovich Create Your Career Advancement Roadmap 05/09/2022

sW4H 36 | Mary Guirovich Create Your Career Advancement Roadmap Guests: Mary Guirovich Ministry/Business: My Promotion Plan In 2017, the Boston Consulting Group published an article called “Dispelling the Myths of the ‘Gender Ambition Gap,’” exposing the lie that women tend to reduce their goals for advancement in their careers as they become mothers and advance in years. BCG research shows that company culture has a more significant influence on women’s ambition than age or family status. Today’s guest Mary Guirovich wrestled with discouragement in her career but eventually became COO of the multi-million-dollar company she helped start because someone encouraged her. God guided her to create a plan for her promotion which took her to VP of Operations, then COO, and later partner. When she realized many other women like her struggle with seeing their value, she was inspired to write a book to share her promotion planning process. Mary is passionate about being a catalyst to help women advance in their careers and break through their own personal best in all areas of life. In her best-selling book, , Mary provides a system that is integrated with faith and has become the standard for advancing in her company. As Mary states, true promotion comes from the Lord. She needed to include God in her book, and we need to turn to Him with our ambitions, build our confidence based on who we are in Christ, and walk-in obedience to God. Resources from today’s show: Mary has a FREE “My Promotion Plan” Master Class available at or . We also suggest picking up a copy of her book, . Plus, check out the Boss Women Conference “Armed and Dangerous” coming up on June 23-26, 2022 in Orlando, FL! Oh, and did we mention they have virtual passes? So, no excuses! ! Encouraged or motivated by today’s show? Connect with us more at or tag @sheWorks4Him on Facebook or Instagram with your story! You can also leave a comment or submit a question to 866-713-9675 that’s 866-713-WORK. Quarterly we will answer questions from YOU, so fill up the listener line with your thoughts and questions! /episode/index/show/sheworks4him/id/22984400

sW4H 35 | Heather Heuman A Digital Missionary 05/02/2022

sW4H 34 | Julia Oltmanns Bringing Your Whole Self to Work 04/25/2022

sW4H 34 | Julia Oltmanns Bringing Your Whole Self to Work Guests: Julia Oltmanns Ministry/Business: The first picture we get of God in Genesis is as a worker, and since we are created in His image, we are also workers. Scripture makes it clear that God wants us to partner with Him in our work; however, conversations about faith at work often include concerns about how one can do it appropriately, if at all. The good news is, not only is it legal to bring your faith to work, but companies of all sizes across the country have Christian Employee Resource Groups to provide support and community for employees who want to honor God and do excellent work! Julia Oltmanns is Director of DEI Services for , providing training and consulting for other companies. She was part of the team that launched Zurich N.A.’s GoodNewZ Christian Employee Resource Group in 2018. She described that experience as her “Esther moment” and a turning point in her faith. When Julia reviewed the Christian Employee Resource Group request, she felt God calling her to get involved. GoodNewZ provides leadership and career development as well as a weekly prayer meeting, Bible studies, and the opportunity to celebrate Christian holidays together. In addition, the group equips employees to live fully integrated lives. Julia recommends that if you want to see a Christian Employee Resource Group, the first step is to connect and pray with a couple of other Christians in your company. Resources from today’s show: For Julia’s CERG Tool Kit, email Martha Brangenberg at and she will put you in touch with Julia. Don’t forget that the , a Faith + Work Conference by women for women is coming up this fall on Friday, October 21st, 2022! We hope to see you there! Oh, and be sure to check out our guest’s current read: by Denise Daniels and Shannon Vandewarker. Encouraged or motivated by today’s show? Connect with us more at or tag @sheWorks4Him on Facebook or Instagram with your story! You can also leave a comment or submit a question to 866-713-9675 that’s 866-713-WORK. Quarterly we will answer questions from YOU, so fill up the listener line with your thoughts and questions! /episode/index/show/sheworks4him/id/22833269

sW4H 33 | Rachel Rose Nelson Business that Brings Freedom 04/18/2022

sW4H 33 | Rachel Rose Nelson Business that Brings Freedom Guests: Rachel Rose Nelson Ministry/Business: Human trafficking affects over 40 million people. Although there are many impactful rescue organizations on the frontlines, today's guest believes that we need a strategy beyond the initial rescue to fight human trafficking and exploitation. Today we visit Portland, Oregon, to have a conversation with Rachel Nelson. Rachel is the Executive Director of . Rachel believes that Christian women in the marketplace have an opportunity to play a key role in creating safe employment opportunities for survivors of human trafficking and exploitation. After leaving an abusive relationship, Rachel became aware of the great needs of women and children that left them vulnerable to human trafficking. With her business background and personally held passion for "setting the captives free," Rachel became an integral part of Freedom Business Alliance. Women-owned and operated businesses play a huge role in responding to the economic and emotional needs of survivors of trafficking. A Freedom Business joins an alliance of other companies passionate about offering business training followed by economic sustainability to survivors. Rachel's testimony proves that God wastes nothing and that even our past traumas can be redeemed and used to serve Him and His people. Rachel reminds us of God's heart for the captive from her life verse in Isaiah 61:1-2, "The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn." Resources from today’s show: Rachel is giving away the gorgeous to one listener from the Starfish Project. Keep one for yourself and then give the other two to friends or coworkers and share the Freedom Business story! To be entered to win, call 866-713-9675 (WORK). Encourage or motivated by today’s show? Connect with us more at or tag @sheWorks4Him on Facebook or Instagram with your story! You can also leave a comment or submit a question to 866-713-9675 that’s 866-713-WORK. Quarterly we will answer questions from YOU, so fill up the listener line with your thoughts and questions! /episode/index/show/sheworks4him/id/22775912

sW4H 32 | Kelley Johnson Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is Everyone’s Business 04/11/2022

sW4H 32 | Kelley Johnson Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is Everyone’s Business Guests: Kelley Johnson Ministry/Business: Challenges around diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace are not new but still relevant. Over the last couple of years, those issues have been impossible to gloss over. When we discriminate against people for whatever reason, everyone pays a costly price. Kelley is Founder and CEO of which helps organizations understand and build the “POWER OF WE,” creating spaces where people can add value and thrive. She is also the former host of the Cubicles & Christ podcast and author of and She sees how DEI efforts are often aimed at hiring but stop short of enabling true workplace culture transformation. Kelley didn’t always operate like her work mattered to God. She wasn’t taught how to live her faith at work. But, once God opened her eyes to the fact that He cares about every part of our lives, she felt compelled to help others come to this realization and launched her podcast Cubicles & Christ. Today, Kelley is on a mission to help people not only understand the full breadth of what DEI is all about, but she also helps people understand how they can be part of the solution through the way they embrace diversity, make equitable decisions and take an active part in including others. She wrote as a small group Bible study for workplaces and working Christians in the Church to learn what God says about DEI and how each of us can make a difference. Resources from today’s show: Listeners will receive FREE bonus content from , Kelley’s new Bible study about diversity and inclusion. This exclusive offer features additional content about building diverse relationships, and is available on Kelley’s website: Also, check out the , a faith + work conference by women for women coming up this Fall on Friday, October 21st, 2022. Encouraged or motivated by today’s show? Connect with us more at or tag @sheWorks4Him on Facebook or Instagram with your story! You can also leave a comment or submit a question to 866-713-9675 that’s 866-713-WORK. Quarterly we will answer questions from YOU, so fill up the listener line with your thoughts and questions! /episode/index/show/sheworks4him/id/22692908

sW4H 31 | Krystal Stewart Walking and Working in Courage 04/04/2022

sW4H 30 | Peggy Bodde Womens Work Matters 03/28/2022

sW4H 30 | Peggy Bodde Womens Work Matters Guests: Peggy Bodde Ministry/Business: Giving our best is easiest when we have confidence in the value of our contribution. Yet too many Christian working women perceive their work in the marketplace as less valuable than those in ministry or missions. Peggy Bodde wrestled with seeing the value of her work until God showed her that what He had commissioned her to do was essential to the Kingdom of Heaven. God used a painful situation to help her see that she was putting her successful corporate career above her relationship with Him. So, eight years ago, she took a step of faith and started her own business as a full-time writer for educational publishers, researching and writing textbooks. She also writes content to equip and support Christian working women. Peggy once struggled with her roles as a single mom and a businesswoman, feeling inadequate all around. She now gains ongoing encouragement from the Holy Spirit, God’s Word, and a community of professional Christian women. She integrates her faith and work in three main ways: show excellence, broker hope, love fully. She also proactively equips others through a private LinkedIn group, through the content she writes, and by mentoring other Christian women, so they see the value of their work in God’s eyes. She has come to realize that when we are obedient, God will use all of our experiences in ways we cannot imagine. God doesn’t waste anything. Resources from Today’s Show: Peggy participates in Bible studies with other Christian working women, including one with . She also has put together a great guide, , that is available for free for our listeners! For more information about Peggy and to connect with her more, go to PeggyBodde.com Encouraged or motivated by today’s show? Connect with us more at or tag @sheWorks4Him on Facebook or Instagram with your story! You can also leave a comment or submit a question to 866-713-9675 that’s 866-713-WORK. Quarterly we will answer questions from YOU, so fill up the listener line with your thoughts and questions! /episode/index/show/sheworks4him/id/22106861

sW4H 29 | Ines Franklin Spiritual Disciplines for the Workplace 03/21/2022

sW4H 28 |Kimberly Wright and Unconventional Business Women 03/14/2022

sW4H 27 | Adrian Bracy Take the Next Faithful Step 03/07/2022

sW4H 27 | Adrian Bracy Take the Next Faithful Step Guests: Adrian Bracy Ministry/Business: So many women wonder, “what’s my calling?” Ephesians 2:10 tells us that we are God’s “handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” We need to look to God for each step and be ready to pivot as He leads. Adrian Bracy understands this firsthand. She walked through a time of testing that became a significant turning point in her walk with God when a new leader came into the company who was uncomfortable having a black woman in a leadership position. God used that pain and turned it into a springboard for Adrian’s career with the NFL working with the Miami Dolphins, St. Louis Rams, and serving as CFO for the Arizona Cardinals. Adrian also attributes her success to the mentoring she received from other women. They guided her not to take things personally, to manage her emotions, and at the same time, to speak up. After 18 years with the NFL, God led Adrian to pivot again and accept the CEO position for YWCA Metro St. Louis. Adrian credits much of her success to her faith and the community of like-minded women and men she has around her. She has benefited greatly from participating in Bible studies and community with over the last few years. Rooted Sisters provides a safe place where working women can be authentic, love each other, and love the Lord. Today, Adrian provides executive coaching, consulting, and speaking. Resources from today’s show: To find out more about Bible studies from the Rooted Sisters, go to and to learn more about Adrian’s coaching, speaking, and consulting check out . Call our listener line at 866-713-9675 that’s 866-713-WORK to win a FREE copy of Adrian Bracy’s book ! Encouraged or motivated by today’s show? Connect with us more at or tag @sheWorks4Him on Facebook or Instagram with your story! Quarterly we will answer questions from YOU, so fill up the listener line with your thoughts and questions! /episode/index/show/sheworks4him/id/22184756

sW4H 26 | Helen Mitchell Leading Authentically at Work 02/28/2022

sW4H 26 | Helen Mitchell Leading Authentically at Work Guests: Helen Mitchell Ministry/Business: ; As Christian working women, we are often faced with the tension of finding a balance between our workplace, family, and church. How can we lead confidently as the women God designed us to be and do the work God assigned us? Today’s show goes to Orange County, California, to speak with Helen Mitchell about unleashing Christian women to live and lead authentically in their workplaces – be it the marketplace, a nonprofit, or the home. Helen is the Director of the Talbot Center for Faith, Work & Economics at the Talbot School of Theology at Biola University and an Ethics and Leadership Professor in the Crowell School of Business at Biola University. She is also an author, speaker, and leadership and strategy coach. Helen’s leadership in the business world, the local church, and academia gives her the background to build bridges between the church and the marketplace. She is influencing the next generation of business leaders and women in the marketplace. Helen met Jesus at the age of eight at a church camp and, at 15 years old, felt the call to pastoral ministry. She recalls telling the Lord that she would serve Him with her whole life. “No matter where?” God responded. She went on to an Executive role in AT&T and then helped architect the Marketplace Ministry at Saddleback Church, resulting in over 300 small groups across Southern California. Helen challenges us as women to step up and step out in our God-Given callings and purpose, but only after we fully step into our God-given identity. Resources from today’s show: For more information on Helen’s coaching, speaking, and writing, check out Encourage or motivated by today’s show? Connect with us more at or tag @sheWorks4Him on Facebook or Instagram with your story! You can also leave a comment or submit a question to 866-713-9675 that’s 866-713-WORK. Quarterly we will answer questions from YOU, so fill up the listener line with your thoughts and questions! /episode/index/show/sheworks4him/id/22183733

sW4H 25 | Brangenberg Dickson Accountability over Coffee 02/21/2022

sW4H 24 | Shelley Simpson Bloom where You're Planted 02/14/2022

sW4H 24 | Shelley Simpson Bloom where You're Planted Guests: Shelley Simpson Ministry/Business: Our careers and lives don’t always unfold the way we expect. As Proverbs 16:9 tells us, “We can make plans, but it’s the Lord who orders our steps.” When Shelley Simpson took her first position with J.B. Hunt Transportation as a Customer Service Representative, she thought it was a temporary assignment. She had no idea that this would be the company she would grow with or just how far that growth would take her. Shelley is the poster child for “bloom where you’re planted.” Today, Shelley is Chief Commercial Officer and EVP of People and HR for J.B. Hunt, a demanding role that her relationship with the Lord carries her through. A key turning point for Shelley was when she realized working outside the home AND being a great mom and wife can co-exist as we rely on the Lord. Shelley grew in her ability to live an integrated life from her experience with and gives back by mentoring young professional women through the . Her personal mission statement – “I will create an eternal impact in leadership by serving people, loving others, and being a good witness while integrating my faith, family, work and community” – informs the framework for her day and supports her ability to set healthy boundaries and set a positive example for others. Resources from today’s show: To learn more about the Workmatters Institute, where Shelley mentors, check out . To craft your own personal mission statement, check out Shelley’s Women in the Marketplace video “Crafting Your Personal Mission Statement.” Encouraged or motivated by today’s show? Connect with us more at or tag @sheWorks4Him on Facebook or Instagram with your story! You can also leave a comment or submit a question to 866-713-9675 that’s 866-713-WORK. Quarterly we will answer questions from YOU, so fill up the listener line with your thoughts and questions! /episode/index/show/sheworks4him/id/21970049

sW4H 23 | Bishop Larry Jackson True Value of a Woman 02/07/2022

sW4H 22 | Webb and Yount Raising up Women Leaders 01/31/2022

sW4H 21 | Amy Cedrone Ministry is Ministry 01/24/2022

sw4H 20 | Cindy Marks Uncharted The Prayer Room to the Board Room 01/17/2022

sw4H 19 | Heidi Lewerenz Freedom Living a Fully Integrated Christ-Centered Life 01/10/2022

sW4H 18 | Taking the Holy Spirit to work 01/03/2022

sw4H 17 | Sharman Dow: Fulfilling your God given dreams 12/27/2021

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