Making It Work: God and Your Work (Fuller Seminary's De Pree Center for Leadership, Theology of Work Project)

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 World of Broken Parts.

Scripture References

• Luke 2:22-24
• Matthew 21:12-13
• Galatians 2:10
• 1 Timothy 6:17-19

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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 next job. But you probably don’t think of Jesus. Our guest today, Darren Shearer, explores the gospels to discover how Jesus became the most influential person in history. He’ll tell us how applying Jesus’ methods and principles to marketing have helped him in his work. Darren is the founder and CEO of High Bridge Media, and his latest book is Marketing Like Jesus: 25 Strategies to Change the World.

Scripture References

• Matthew 15:22-29
• Colossians 3:23-34
• Luke 7:18-22 
• Matthew 11:2-5
• Mark 5:2-20
• John 2:4
• John 7:6-8
• Psalm 31:14-15

Additional Resources

Marketing Like Jesus: 25 Strategies to Change the World, by Darren Shearer

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 time gone? Today, we’re going to talk about getting a handle on your time management, with Jesus. Jordan Raynor is someone who knows a lot about being busy. He is a serial entrepreneur, now the Executive Chairman of Threshold 360, a tech startup which he formerly ran as CEO. Jordan is also an author of a series of books including: Redeeming Your Time, 7 Biblical Principles for Being Purposeful, Present & Wildly Productive.

Scripture References

• Ephesians 5:15-17
• Matthew 5:16
• 1 Corinthians 15:58
• Deuteronomy 6:7
• Matthew 3:17
• Genesis 2:2
• Matthew 4:1-11
• 1 Chronicles 29:12
• 1 Corinthians 15:58
• Romans 5:1
• Ephesians 2:8-10

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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-inventor of the award-winning PathwayU 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 Redeeming Work and Make Your Job a Calling.

Scripture References

• Exodus 3
• Acts 9:1-19

Additional Resources

• Redeeming Work by Bryan Dik

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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. 

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

Equipping Christians for Kingdom Purpose in Their Work, by Tom Lutz

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 games Xalavier has worked on, find themselves connecting with their shared humanity and examining the big questions of life, even as they solve puzzles in a futuristic universe inhabited by robots. We talk to Xalavier about how games including his latest release: An Airport for Aliens Currently Run by Dogs, can connect us to God’s truth, and to each other.

An Airport for Aliens Currently Run by Dogs

Scripture References

• Luke 10:25-37
• Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23

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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.

 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 www.mustardseedgeneration.org

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 congregationalcollective.org

Scripture References: Isaiah 58:6

Additional Resources

Mustard Seed Generation: https://www.mustardseedgeneration.org

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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, www.prs.work

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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: https://www.matchpace.net/resources
• Work Reimagined by Elizabeth Knox and Caitie Butler

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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/

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.

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

The First 10 Runs in Singles: Life Lessons from the Game of Cricket by Sam Thevanayagam

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 https://theologyofwork.christianbook.com/spiritual-business-connecting-daily-with-divine/barry-rowan/9781514007624/pd/007624
  
  
• Working in the Presence of God: Spiritual Practices for Everyday Work by Denise Daniels and Shannon Vandewarker https://theologyofwork.christianbook.com/working-presence-spiritual-practices-everyday-work/denise-daniels/9781683072225/pd/072225 

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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

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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: www.congregationalcollective.org

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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 Entrepreneur. Henry is a serial entrepreneur with many successes under his belt, including Bandwidth, the telecommunications company he co founded, which counts Google, Microsoft, and Zoom among its clients. He is a managing principal in Sovereign’s Capital, a venture capital management company that invests over $100 million in faith-driven entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia and the US from its offices in Silicon Valley; Washington, DC; and Jakarta, Indonesia.

Henry Kaestner is here today to talk about the blessings and challenges of pursuing entrepreneurship with faith.

Scripture References

• Genesis 2:2
• John 5:17
• Proverbs 16:2
• Proverbs 21:2
• 2 Chronicles
• Revelation 2:4

Additional Resources

Faith Driven Entrepreneur, by Henry Kaestner

Faith Driven Entrepreneur movement: https://www.faithdrivenentrepreneur.org

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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 granttheyeti.medium.com and co-hosts the Grape-Nuts Podcast, 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: granttheyeti.medium.com
• The Grape-Nuts Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grapenutspodcast

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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

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

• Courage and Calling: Embracing Your God-Given Potential by Gordon T. Smith

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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 work culture amidst a diverse team? Is there anything you can do to bring unity out of the chaos of the modern workplace?

Guest Corrie Napier is a mediator, conflict consultant, and international education professional who specializes in helping individuals and organizations navigate conflict and enhance effective communication. She is here to share her experiences of building unity in the workplace, and show us how we can all foster a healthier culture at work.

Scripture References

• Galatians 5:22-23 
• John 16:13
• Matthew 5:9
• Matthew 6:9-13
• Romans 14:17
• Philippians 4:2-3

Additional Resources 

• Pax Napier 
• The Complete Book of Questions: 1001 Conversation Starters for Any Occasion, by Garry Poole  

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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: https://www.youtube.com/c/YourFavoriteChristian
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianandanastasia1/
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christianandanastasia1

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 changing world. Dr. Michaela O'Donnell is the Executive Director of The Max De Pree Center for Leadership. Her book, Make Work Matter: Your Guide to Meaningful Work in a Changing World, combines her experience as an entrepreneur with her academic training in practical theology. Today, she's going to help us connect the dots between meaning, work and money. 

Scripture References

• Genesis 1:28
• 2 Corinthians 5:16-21
• Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23
• Luke 10:25-37

Additional Resources Referenced

Make Work Matter: Your Guide to Meaningful Work in a Changing World, by Michaela O'Donnell

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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 policy, criminal justice, election politics and more. Her op-eds have appeared in publications such as USA Today, the Los Angeles Times, CNN, Politico, and Time, among others. But Bonnie Kristian not only follows the news, she reflects on it with the grace that comes from her Christian faith. She’s also the author of the book: A Flexible Faith: Rethinking What It Means to Follow Jesus Today. 

Scripture References

• Matthew 6:33
• Romans 12:1-2, 9-21
• Romans 13:1

Additional Resources Referenced

• The Common Rule: Habits of Purpose for an Age of Distraction, by Justin Whitmel Earley
• Bonnie Kristian's website: www.bonniekristian.com

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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.

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 www.globalfaithandwork.com/missionaldisciple

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 www.globalfaithandwork.com/missionaldisciple
• Ben Stamper Film - https://benstamperpictures.com 
• The Deep Place - https://benstamperpictures.com/work3

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://jeffhenderson.com/

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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 your relationship with God.

Scripture References

• Matthew 6:33
• Matthew 25:14-30
• Romans 12:9
• Mark 12:41-44
• Matthew 13:31-32
• Ephesians 2:10

Additional Resources

• Faith Driven Investor: faithdriveninvestor.org.
• Make Your Money Count, a resource for Christian Financial Advice with CFP Rachel McDonough: makeyourmoneycount.com
• Make Your Money Count Webinar: Five Timeless Truths for Investing
• Make Your Money Count Webinar: The Power of Investing to Change the World

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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

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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.

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 Presence of God: Spiritual Practices for Everyday Work by Denise Daniels and Shannon Vandewarker (2019)

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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

• Philippians 4:6-8 (NRSV)
  
  
• Jeremiah 1:5 (NRSV)
  
  
• 2 Corinthians 13:5 (NRSV)
  
  
• Proverbs 18:16 (NRSV)
  
  
• 2 Corinthians 1:8 (NRSV)
  
  
• Hebrews 10:16 (NRSV)
  
  
• Romans 8:28 (NRSV)

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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 with dead ends, locked doors, and shortcuts back to prison. Once your life has been touched by incarceration, even when you’re free again, you’re never truly free.

These are the research findings of our guest, Dr. Reuben Jonathan Miller, who is a sociologist at the University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice. Miller’s 15-year study of people leaving the prison system found that those who want most to participate in the working economy are often hampered by policies that restrict their movements, keep them from finding housing and employment, and penalize any family and friends who might help them. Dr. Miller’s new book is, Halfway Home: Race, Punishment and the Afterlife of Mass Incarceration.

Scripture References

• Matthew 25:31-46
• Jeremiah 27:1-15
• Leviticus

Additional Resources 

Halfway Home: Race, Punishment and the Afterlife of Mass Incarceration, by Reuben Jonathan Miller

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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

• WiLD Leaders Website
• Dr. Rob McKenna's Speaker Page
• Dr. Rob McKenna's LinkedIn
• Dr. Rob McKenna's TEDx: Whole Leaders Under Pressure

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 nightmare scenario at his supposed dream job. He navigated through a banking system riddled with fraud to become an expert in forensic accounting. Today, he is a professor of accounting, and he recently won the Gregory H Damian Award for excellence in teaching. Scripture References

• Leviticus 6:2-5
• Mark 10:19
• Exodus 20:1-17
• Luke 19:1-10

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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: http://love101ministries.com
  
  
• Jasmine Bellamy’s LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasminebellamy/
  
  
• Love 101 Ministries on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Love101Ministries
  
  
• Love 101 Ministries on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaS5QPACZvxpa857gomUGPQ

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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.

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.

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

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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 https://www.vocacenter.org

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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 director in the very divisive field of politics and policy. He’s here to talk about his experience of defining success in his work, and what this has meant for his faith.

Scripture References

• Galatians 5:16-26
• 1 Corinthians 9:24-25
  

Additional Resources

• Theology of Work Project: www.theologyofwork.org
• De Pree Center at Fuller Seminary: www.depree.org 
• Instagram follow: @theologyofwork, @depreecenter

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

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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

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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, Inkyverse Media Group is a creative management agency focused on the fields of fine art, illustration, media and publishing. You can find them at Inkyverse.world. 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 www.globalfaithandwork.com/missionaldisciple

Scripture References

• Psalm 112

Additional Resources

• Inkyverse Media Group: inkyverse.world

• The Missional Disciple: Pursuing Mercy and Justice at Work: www.globalfaithandwork.com/missionaldisciple

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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 Social Justice for The Sensitive Soul: How To Change The World In Quiet Ways.

Scripture References

• Matthew 9:36
• Exodus 2:11-15
• Nehemiah 1

Additional Resources

• Social Justice for The Sensitive Soul: How To Change The World In Quiet Ways by Dorcas Cheng Tozun

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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.

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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 of the world on how to investigate and prosecute human trafficking. Victor is co-author of The Locust Effect: Why the End of Poverty Requires the End of Violence.

Human Trafficking Institute: https://www.traffickinginstitute.org

Scripture References

• Luke 10:25-37
• John 5:1-9
• Matthew 18:10-14
• John 6:5-13
• Matthew 14:22-33
• Matthew 25:14-30
• Ephesians 2:10
• James 4:14

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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: https://attunetogrow.org

Scripture References

• Matthew 6:25-27 
• Proverbs 3:5-6
• Matthew 9:36
• Luke 10:33
• Luke 8:43-46
• Psalm 139:23-24

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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 documentary filmmaker whose producing credits include award-winning films such as Return to Mogadishu, Unforgivable and Tower. In today's conversation we'll talk to Mary Beth Minnis about what it's like to wait, and wait, and wait for success at work, and to ask the question: How long? 

Scripture References

• 2 Corinthians 1:8-9
• Romans 8:28
• Psalm 90:17
  
• Habakkuk 3:16-19

Additional Resources

• Jump Shot Movie: www.jumpshotmovie.com

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How to work when WFH and tips for managing remote teams effectively. A special episode with Ian Jackson, Building Bridges Leadership. 

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 own season of burnout. 

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 Impact of Godly Mentors, by Bill Hendricks

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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 Collar Business Can Change Lives, Communities, and the World.

Additional Resources

Craftsman with Character Course: www.craftsmanwithcharacter.org

Scripture References

Exodus 211-3:7
Exodus 31:1-5
Luke 17:20-21
Matthew 6:33
Matthew 5:37

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?

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 this episode at https://www.theologyofwork.org/makingitwork/episode/ordinary-employees-pursuing-racial-justice-in-the-workplace/

Scripture References

• Proverbs 27:17
• James 2:17
• Mark 12:28-30

Additional Resources

• Black Lives Matter Journey Group Curriculum, by Maya Adolf and Jamie Sturm
• White Fragilty, by Robin DiAngelo

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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.

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: https://www.theologyofwork.org/how-to-start-a-faith-based-employee-resource-group-erg/

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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 works to educate and empower women around the world. Liz says, 'You're never going to get anywhere trying to find your passion. You need to build it.' She is the author of Beginner's Pluck, Build Your Life of Purpose, Passion and Impact Now.

Sseko Designs: https://ssekodesigns.com

Liz's book: Beginner's Pluck, Build Your Life of Purpose, Passion and Impact Now

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 The Forgiveness Foundation, 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 https://forgivenessfoundation.org/

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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.  

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 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

• Run Toward Your Goliaths by Eli Jones

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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 https://theologyofwork.christianbook.com/relate-understanding-yourself-others-through-enneagram/jesse-eubanks/9780310365211/pd/122762EB
  
  
• Relate Better: www.relatebetter.com
  
  
• The Enneacast podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/relatebetter-presents-the-enneacast/id1410031710

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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 communicate in a new way with her first work of fiction, a murder mystery set in 1920s America. Her new book, All That Is Secret, was selected by Parade Magazine as a Mysteries We Love selection for Fall 2021, and by Masterpiece on PBS among Best Mystery Books of 2021 As Recommended by Best-selling Authors. With All That Is Secret, Patricia opens a new phase in her career that hinges on truly getting to know and understand her audience.

Scripture References

• Matthew 15:24
• Matthew 21:28-32

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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 how do you define success? With guest Dr. Nicholas Pearce, author of The Purpose Path. 

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

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Through conversation, scripture and stories, we invite God into work’s biggest challenges so that you can live out your purpose in the workplace.

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

• Take Back Your Power: 10 New Rules for Women at Work by Deb Liu

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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 others in Christ's name.

Scripture References

• Mark 1:40-45
• Leviticus 13:45-46
• Matthew 6:24
• Matthew 5:21-22
• 1 Corinthians 14:1

Additional Resources

Customer Service and the Imitation of Christ, by Ronald Johnson

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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. His book is The Common Rule: Habits of Purpose for an Age of Distraction.

Scripture References

• Romans 12:1-2
• Gnesis 1:27
• Genesis 2:2-3

Additional Resources

 The Common Rule: Habits of Purpose for an Age of Distraction, by Justin Whitmel Earley  

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Produced by Fuller Seminary's De Pree Center for Leadership and Theology of Work Project

Transcript at https://www.theologyofwork.org/makingitwork/episode/habits-of-purpose-for-an-age-of-distraction-anxiety-justin-whitmel-earley/

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

Holy Care for the Whole Self by Laura Smith

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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 Special People, a non-profit that has not only weathered the storms of COVID but managed to grow in this uncertain time. Laura's here today to talk about her work, her faith, and how we can all lead better in times of uncertainty. 

Java Joy: https://javajoy.org 
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Extra Special People: https://espyouandme.org
Follow: https://www.instagram.com/esp_inc/ 

Laura Whitaker: https://www.instagram.com/laurahopewhitaker/

Scripture References:

• Matthew 14:13-33
• Romans 12:12
• Mark 4:38-40

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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 the book, Discover Joy in Work: Transforming Your Occupation into Vocation.

Scripture References

• Genesis 1:1-30
• Romans 8:28

Additional Resources Referenced

Discover Joy in Work: Transforming Your Occupation Into Vocation, by Shundrawn Thomas

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

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

• James 2:1-9

• Roman 12:13
• 
Luke 22:7-21

Additional Resources

• The Missional Disciple: www.globalfaithandwork.com/missionaldisciple
  
  
• Teena Dare’s Blog: www.shakingspirits.com
  
  
• Faith, Work and Rest Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-work-rest/id1356221317

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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/