Making It Work: God and Your Work
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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 Proj...
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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 peop...
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 at...
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...
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 arou...
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 we...
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 prof...
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 sen...
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...
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 bri...
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 suc...
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 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 Profe...
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 Harva...
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 f...
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 th...
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 Pres...
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...
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 particu...
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 fo...
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...
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...
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 My...
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...
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 v...
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, busi...
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 pla...
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 year...
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...
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 wor...
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...
Marketing Yourself Like Jesus - Darren Shearer
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’v...
When You’ve Done the Work But Aren’t Seeing Success - Mary Beth Minnis
Personal frustration is part of the job description in most modern workplaces. Many people today find themselves toiling in jobs where the rewards of...
Biblical Wisdom for Approaching Wealth, Money & Your Work - Roy Goble
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 mone...
Time Management Lessons from the Bible - Jordan Raynor
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 fe...
The Gift of Knowing Your Audience - Patricia Raybon
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 pr...
What to do About Fraud in the Workplace - Charles Malgwi
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 t...
What is a Faith-Driven Entrepreneur? - Henry Kaestner
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....
Barred from the Workforce: The Hidden Side of Life After Incarceration - Reuben Jonathan Miller
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...
Building Unity with Diverse Teams - Corrie Napier
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, whe...
Find Meaningful Work in a Changing World - Michaela O'Donnell
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...