Making It Work: God and Your Work

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 Donate. This podcast is made possible through the financial support of people like you. Your gift of any size will enable us to continue resourcing Christians with high-quality biblically-based content that applies to everyday work. Donate at www.theologyofwork.org/donate

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. This is the last episode of Season 3! We'll be back in September 2022.  Scripture References 1 Samuel 17 Additional Resources Run Toward Your Goliaths by Eli Jones Donate. This podcast is made possible through the financial support of people like you. Your gift of any size will enable us to continue resourcing Christians with high-quality biblically-based content that applies to everyday work. Donate at www.theologyofwork.org/donate

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 Donate. This podcast is made possible through the financial support of people like you. Your gift of any size will enable us to continue resourcing Christians with high-quality biblically-based content that applies to everyday work. Donate at www.theologyofwork.org/donate

How do you respond when you're being overlooked, misunderstood, or even mistreated at work? Your situation might leave you feeling angry, drained, or overwhelmed. Your performance suffers. You may wonder, “Where is God while I'm going through this?” What should you do? How can you discover the story God is writing for your life, amidst adversity at work? Guest Janeen Uzzell is the CEO of the National Society of Black Engineers and former COO at Wikimedia, after 18 years of working in technology at GE. A global strategist and STEM leader, Janeen is experienced at building and managing inclusive teams, and she's going to help us work through this question of how to respond to being mistreated at work. Scripture References Colossians 3:12 1 Samuel 25 Additional Resources Find Janeen Uzzell on Twitter at @janeenuzzell Suscipe by Ignatius Loyola: Take Lord, and receive all my liberty, my memory, my understanding, and my entire will, all that I have and possess. Thou hast given all to me. To Thee, O lord, I return it. All is Thine, dispose of it wholly according to Thy will. Give me Thy love and thy grace, for this is sufficient for me. Donate. This podcast is made possible through the financial support of people like you. Your gift of any size will enable us to continue resourcing Christians with high-quality biblically-based content that applies to everyday work. Donate at www.theologyofwork.org/donate

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 Donate. This podcast is made possible through the financial support of people like you. Your gift of any size will enable us to continue resourcing Christians with high-quality biblically-based content that applies to everyday work. Donate at www.theologyofwork.org/donate

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 Donate. This podcast is made possible through the financial support of people like you. Your gift of any size will enable us to continue resourcing Christians with high-quality biblically-based content that applies to everyday work. Donate at www.theologyofwork.org/donate

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 DonateThis podcast is made possible through the financial support of people like you. Your gift of any size will enable us to continue resourcing Christians with high-quality biblically-based content that applies to everyday work. Donate at www.theologyofwork.org/donate

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 DonateThis podcast is made possible through the financial support of people like you. Your gift of any size will enable us to continue resourcing Christians with high-quality biblically-based content that applies to everyday work. Donate at www.theologyofwork.org/donate

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 DonateThis podcast is made possible through the financial support of people like you. Your gift of any size will enable us to continue resourcing Christians with high-quality biblically-based content that applies to everyday work. Donate at www.theologyofwork.org/donate

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 DonateThis podcast is made possible through the financial support of people like you. Your gift of any size will enable us to continue resourcing Christians with high-quality biblically-based content that applies to everyday work. Donate

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 of Faith 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 This podcast is made possible through the financial support of people like you. Your gift of any size will enable us to continue resourcing Christians with high-quality biblically-based content that applies to everyday work. Donate

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 Donate This podcast is made possible through the financial support of people like you. Your gift of any size will enable us to continue resourcing Christians with high-quality biblically-based content that applies to everyday work. Donate

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   DonateThis podcast is made possible through the financial support of people like you. Your gift of any size will enable us to continue resourcing Christians with high-quality biblically-based content that applies to everyday work. Donate

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

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 Instagram: @DePreeCenter, @TheologyOfWork Donate. This podcast is made possible through the financial support of people like you. Your gift of any size will enable us to continue resourcing Christians with high-quality biblically-based content that applies to everyday work. Donate here

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 Instagram: @DePreeCenter, @TheologyOfWork Donate. This podcast is made possible through the financial support of people like you. Your gift of any size will enable us to continue resourcing Christians with high-quality biblically-based content that applies to everyday work. Donate here

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 Instagram: @DePreeCenter, @TheologyOfWork Donate. This podcast is made possible through the financial support of people like you. Your gift of any size will enable us to continue resourcing Christians with high-quality biblically-based content that applies to everyday work. Donate here

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.

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

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. The Common Rule: Habits of Purpose for an Age of Distraction, by Justin Whitmel Earley     Scripture References Romans 12:1-2 Gnesis 1:27 Genesis 2:2-3 Produced by Fuller Seminary's De Pree Center for Leadership and Theology of Work Project

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 Follow: https://www.instagram.com/java.joy/ 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

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

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

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

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

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.

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. 

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 on makingitworkpodcast.org

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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/

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.

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.

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

That’s a wrap on Season 1 of our show. We’ll be back in Spring 2020 with Season 2. If you don’t want to miss Making It Work Season 2, follow us on Instagram at @theologyofwork or @depreecenter, or find us at MakingItWorkPodcast.org Thanks for listening!

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?

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.

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.

Follow us on instagram @theologyofwork to learn about our exciting season 1 giveaways, designed to help you dive deeper into the conversations we’re having on the show.

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.  

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.

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.

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

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. 

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

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.