Walking Worthy in the Workplace and Life

Are you a busy mom juggling work and family life? On Walking Worthy, Sherri Arndt talks with busy working moms, Karin Tuurie and Jenn Miller, about the biggest challenges as working moms. They also talk about: Time management strategies to maintain balance. How they take care of themselves so they can take care of everybody else. How to find quiet time with the Lord. Habits to help get through the trying days. How to approach mom guilt. Advice for newer working moms.  

Did a recent layoff or company downsizing put you back in the job market? On Walking Worthy, Mary Lowman and Vivette Payne talk about what to do when you lose your job. They also talk about: The most important thing getting started. What potential employers are paying attention to. How you know when your resume is in good shape. How to tap into the hidden job market. Tips for Zoom interviews. What to say about the layoff and downsizing in an interview. Some things we need as Christ followers to prepare us for this experience.  

What does it mean to abide with Jesus? On Walking Worthy, Julie Busteed and Lauren Stibgen talk about how prayer can help us abide in Jesus—and how meaningful it is to do that in a community of believers. They also talk about: Examples of the power of prayer in their own lives. How women hold things differently and the power of getting comfortable in community. The importance of being equally yoked. The growth they have seen through prayer. What the Bible says about prayer and encouraging each other. The call to confession to one another. How to find or start a prayer group. Learn more about Prayer Warriors in the Workplace, https://christianworkingwoman.org/prayer-warriors-in-the-workplace/

We typically move at a breakneck speed—but is faster always the best option? On Walking Worthy, Julie Busteed and Lauren Stibgen talk about what it means to live an unhurried life. They discuss the book, An Unhurried Life by Alan Fadling, and their thoughts about the book. They also talk about: The importance of abiding with God in quiet moments. How The Christian Working Woman mission aligns. What happens when we are hurried. How working women can put boundaries in place to protect the Sabbath. Examples of how Jesus rested and the story of the Good Samaritan. Clear signs that point to the need to pause and the unexpected unhurried. How to live an unhurried life. An Unhurried Life by Alan Fadling https://www.unhurriedliving.com/an-unhurried-life Zoom Get-Together with Gem Fadling https://christianworkingwoman.org/event/monthly-zoom-get-together-gem-fadling/ 

Have you ever been impacted by someone's story? Or do you have a story that you think could impact someone else? On Walking Worthy, Lauren Stibgen talks with Kelly Olson who is the executive director of The Baton Pass—a nonprofit organization that exists to empower women to overcome through the sharing of stories within safe and sacred spaces. They also discuss: Kelly's journey and what led her to where she is at today. How work shaped her faith and how faith shaped her work. Examples of how God is still writing people's stories. The importance of seeing people over productivity. What intersections exist between for-profit work and nonprofit work. How ministries can work better together. A favorite Bible verse and an inspiring woman in the Bible.        

How do you keep track of your spending and ensure you're managing your money wisely? On Walking Worthy, Julie Busteed and Sherri Arndt talk about why budgets are important. Sherri says setting a budget allows our money to work for us, and not control us. They also talk about: What percentage of people stress about financials. What the Bible has to say about our money. How a budget has been valuable in Sherri's life. How to start a budget. How to figure how much you should be saving. How to get creative with a budget in a tight season. Resource mentioned: EveryDollar App: https://www.ramseysolutions.com/ramseyplus/everydollar  

Have you ever thought of love as being a KPI (key performance indicator) on your job? On Walking Worthy, Lauren Stibgen and Utibe Bassey discuss their love for Jesus and how work is the best place to reach people. They also talk about: Utibe's work at Dominion Energy and her passion projects. How to coach a team to embrace customers. How people are the collateral damage of the way business is done. How the greatest commandment shows up at work. If we should measure how we lead people. Five indicators of love to consider.

How do you respond when you lose your job? On Walking Worthy, Mary Lowman and Maribeth Foley talk about her story and her career life. She says she started as a graphic designer and realized she loved to be an advocate for the creative and the development teams with other areas of the business. They also talk about: Job elimination in corporate America. The most challenging part of job loss. The importance of reaching out to prayer warriors during this time. Her spiritual journey—and how it helped her during job loss. How the Psalms come into play during a job loss. How to pay attention while looking for a new job. How to deal with fears during this time.

How can you use this Christmas season as an opportunity to share your faith? On Walking Worthy, Mary Lowman and Lisa Bishop talk about how people are more open at Christmastime—and ideas for how to share your faith in work and in life. They also talk about: How to bring Jesus into the center. The importance of focusing on advent. How to approach office holiday parties. A challenge to reach out to someone who will be alone at the holidays. Some ideas to display the love of Jesus on Christmas Day. A hymn to consider this holiday season.

How do you show up at work and not be ashamed of the gospel even though it might be offensive to some? On Walking Worthy, Mary Lowman and Lisa Bishop talk about why we are called to be lights in the world and how we live this out. They also talk about: How to show up in the workplace. Some scenarios that could come up at work. How the gospel is the power of God. An example from Lisa's work. The importance of counting the cost. Staying focused on not pleasing man, but rather on pleasing God.

How do we lead confidently as Christian women in the workplace? Lauren Stibgen and Catherine Gates, Executive Director for Polished Network, talk about her work and her book, The Confidence Cornerstone. They also talk about: Her journey and how it shaped her view of leadership. The scripture that resonates with Catherine. How God created women for work. Examples of women leaders in the Bible. Mentorship and how women are built for relationship. Practical tips from the book for the audience to deploy.

Meet a female executive who shares leadership responsibilities at the Museum of the Bible. Lauren Stibgen and Tracy Thomas, chief development officer, Museum of the Bible, talk about her long career in advancing the Bible and the importance of God's Word in our lives as Christian working women. They also talk about: The mission of the Museum of the Bible and her role at the company. How it engages in the community of Washington, D.C. How she has seen God move throughout her career. How faith has shaped her approach to leadership. How a Christian working woman should approach giving. Why you can't be about the Bible if the Bible isn't changing you.

How do you avoid being consumed by your job and your work becoming your identity? Mary Lowman and Lisa Bishop talk about why it is so important to guard our heart and mind because it can be so tempting to put our identity in our work. They also talk about: The Gospel of John and how he identifies himself as the one Jesus loves. What Paul meant when he wrote for me to live is Christ. The importance of being in the word daily and praying daily. How you reach a level of success as a believer without letting the job become your identity. How to work on not living for the praise of man. How your job and your work are two different things. How comparison is the thief of calling.

How do we pursue our God-sized goals without getting lost in the world's idea of success? Mary Lowman and Christiana Osawe talk about how to hold on to biblical principles when pursuing that kind of success and how to stay rooted in a strong foundation of faith. They also talk about: Her background and how she started her current company. How faith has influenced her journey. Her takeaway from Genesis and God's creation. How to define success in business. Some ways she has seen the Lord honor her in the principles she has established. Advice for other women who have an idea.

We have heard it said that technology is neutral, but how we approach it matters greatly. On Walking Worthy, Lauren Stibgen and Niki Santo, CEO and cofounder, Swaza, talk about the impact of technology in our world and the hot button topic of AI (artificial intelligence). They highlight the importance of realizing we cannot have technology tell us what kind of communities we want to have. They also talk about: The technology her company offers. How the pandemic brought her to the technology that saves lives. Her faith journey and how she came to know the Lord. An overview of AI and currently technology in use. The impact this will have on blue-collar and white-collar workers. Advice she has for other Christian leaders.

Do you feel like you are doing a million things, but none of them well? You are not alone! On Walking Worthy, Lauren Stibgen and author Peggy Bodde talk about her book Sacred Work and her background in leadership. They also talk about: The No. 1 challenge Christian women face in the workplace. How God shapes how we view and consider imposter syndrome. How to promote yourself with confidence. How women and men approach decision making differently. DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) and why Christian leaders should care about it. How to help the younger generation stay engaged in the workplace.

What are some qualities you need to be a good friend and to look for in a friend? On Walking Worthy, Mary Lowman and Lisa Bishop talk about how their friendship came to be, with each of them sharing their experience. They also talk about: Being the person to take the first step. What is causing the loneliness epidemic and the lack of friends epidemic. What it means to be a good friend and how to find a friend if you don't have one. How loneliness and isolation is a breeding ground for bad habits and sin. Examples of friendship from their lives. Advice for shy and introverted people who have a hard time making the first move.

Are you just starting your first job—or are you managing someone who is just starting their first job? On Walking Worthy, Lauren Stibgen and Wheaton College Grad Haili McConnell talk about leadership, as a new leader coming into the workplace. They also talk about: The importance of membership. How faith and work integrate. What two models of leadership Haili had during college that inspired her. Haili's job search and how it unfolded. The glass ceiling and the broken rung. Three things Haili is looking for from the leaders around her.

Do you feel like you are in the wilderness? On Walking Worthy, Lisa Bishop and Lina AbuJamra talk about the wilderness times and how God meets us in these seasons. Lina says there are some things you know in your head, but you need to learn how to live in your life—and God's goodness is one of those things. They also talk about: The inspiration behind Lina's book, A Table in the Wilderness, a Study on God's Goodness. The importance of the table and connecting at meals. Some of the tables that she talks about in her Bible study. How this looks in Lina's culture. The importance of experiencing and encountering God—and how to do this. How someone can see the Lord is good.  

What does it mean to be a servant leader? On Walking Worthy, Mary Lowman and Lisa Bishop talk about how we can show up at work and lead in a Christ-like way. They discuss how we lead in our jobs, whether we are a leader or not. They also talk about: The importance of getting to know people when you are in a leadership role. The key attribute of being open to feedback from other people. The difference between having an abundance mindset versus a scarcity mindset in leadership. How we can open doors of opportunities for other people. What it looks like to invite the Holy Spirit into leadership. How servant leadership is a mindset.  

What does it mean to share our faith at work? On Walking Worthy, Julie Busteed and Lisa Bishop talk about the practical dos and don'ts of sharing faith on the job. Lisa shares the story of how she became a follower of Jesus because of her workplace. They also talk about: How sharing faith on the job is relational. Strategies for how to approach prayer in this area. The importance of doing your work with excellence. Thoughts on how Psalm 15 relates to work. How to create an invitation and make it available to others. Questions to ask to plant the seed.  

The Psalmist exhorts us to hide God's word in our hearts. On Walking Worthy, Julie Busteed and Glenna Marshall talk about how we should do that and why we should do that. They also discuss Glenna's journey and her book, Memorizing Scripture. They also talk about: How memorization bridges the gap between reading from the Bible and pray life. The symbiotic relationship between meditation and memorization. The ultimate goal of memorization. How God designed our brain to memorize. The various methods that can be used to memorize Scripture. How people can continue with the practice of memorization.  

  Do you struggle with patience? Mary Lowman and Lisa Bishop talk about practicing patience with coworkers. When you are working, you are associating with people you might never choose to associate with—and yet you are with them for hours each day and it can try your patience. They also talk about: How to practice patience with someone who might be difficult. The fact that you don't have to feel patient to be patient. What the Bible says about patience. If there is ever a scenario where we should not be patient with a coworkers. The importance of identifying a pattern of impatience. The prayer that has been life-changing for Mary so many times.  

Do you ever wonder what your true calling is—God's calling for your life and your work? On Walking Worthy, Lisa Bishop and Joanna Meyer talk about her book, Women, Work, and Calling.  Joanna says this is an important conversation because men and women were designed together as a team and the idea that one flourishes without the other isn't true to Scripture; however, there is a real gap for women around leadership and public life. They also discuss: What prompted Joanna to write her book. What happens when women hold back. The importance of stewarding talents. How to demystify the concept of “calling” in the workplace. What does it look like to live out gifts. What it means to be a relationally generous person.

Is it a good idea to make New Year's Resolutions? They often fizzle out pretty quickly. Mary Lowman and Lisa Bishop talk about making commitments—not resolutions—on Walking Worthy. They say New Year's Resolutions don't often achieve their goals. They also discuss: The importance of vision and focusing on what you want to achieve and create in your life. How to find the discipline to put that vision to work. Some practical things we can do when we know there are habits that need to change. The importance of small improvements over time. How to live in peace with other people. The importance of listening to advice and accepting discipline.

It's the Christmas Season! So, everyone is happy—right? Well, the truth is, more people experience depression and sadness during the holidays than at any other time. Why? Mary Lowman and Lisa Bishop talk about that on Walking Worthy. They also discuss: Why people are sad at the holidays. How do you work through the sadness. How we can minister to others who may be sad. Praying for these relationships to see the person as Jesus sees them. The opportunity for reconciliation in relationships and the importance of humility. The importance of finding ways to “be Jesus” to those who are hurting.

Our world is full of divisiveness, but as Christians we are called to love others and do our best to live at peace with everyone. Mary Lowman and Lisa Bishop talk about how we do this in our divisive world on Walking Worthy. They also discuss: What it means to be an ambassador of peace. How to position our hearts before God. The power of words. The importance of seeing people through God's eyes and sitting at the feet of Jesus. That God's Word has the power to transform. How to love one another and be peaceful.

One of God's commandments is to remember the sabbath day by keeping it holy. Does that apply to us today? On Walking Worthy, Mary Lowman and Lisa Bishop talk about what sabbath rest is. They admit it is a struggle to incorporate into life regularly. They also discuss: How it is a rhythm that we need to learn. Why it was—and is—important to rest. If this sabbath rest is a certain day we all must take—or do we choose the day. What kind of activities give us rest—the kind of rest God is talking about. How do we deal with our new electronic world that is now available. How to refrain from busyness and slow ourselves down.

Does your faith give your work purpose or does your work give you a perspective on your faith? On Walking Worthy, Mary Lowman and Lisa Bishop talk about this and more. They converse about various attitudes toward work—and how work is a gift from God. They also discuss: That God created human beings to work—and work was great until sin entered the picture. Paradise was not vacation; it was a vocation. A shift in work perspectives among the generations. How to go into the workplace as a missionary. That our lives are not divided between the scared and the secular. Attitude and how we are showing up in the workplace.

Are you working in a toxic workplace? Do you feel trapped in that job? On Walking Worthy, Mary Lowman and Lisa Bishop talk about how to navigate a toxic workplace and how to decide when to leave that job. They also discuss: How anger has escalated in the past several years. How access to social media and online has been a blessing and a curse. How to address when the people you work for have evil, corrupt ways of dealing with people. The importance of grounding ourselves in the Gospel, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. Praying for the things we can't see and the people in leadership. How to know when it is time to leave.

Is there a difficult discussion that you are avoiding with someone in your life? Do you need some tools to help you navigate that conversation? On Walking Worthy, Mary Lowman and Lisa Bishop talk about important helpful hints on how to navigate difficult conversations. They also discuss: How sometimes a difficult conversation and conflict can be the same thing. Why our work, our relationships, and our lives succeed or fail one conversation at a time. Why we avoid difficult conversations and the importance of timing. That the motive or intention should be to enrich the relationship. Understanding how God might be spiritually forming us through these conversations. The definition of a clearing conversation—and the benefits of it.

Have you ever thought about how your emotions impact you, your health, and your decision making—and what does the Bible say about our emotions? On Walking Worthy, Mary Lowman and Lisa Bishop talk about the complexity of emotions and the profound impact they have on our lives. They also discuss: How to measure our own internal weather and the importance of self-agency. Why and how God meant us to use emotions. Identifying the emotion and bringing it under the submission, authority, and love of Jesus. The challenges of emotional hijacking. The importance of wisdom and discernment. Inviting the Holy Spirit to come in when we are struggling.

Why is it important for Christians to see their jobs as their personal mission field, a place God has put them? On Walking Worthy, Mary Lowman and Tim Vickers talk about how to integrate faith and work. He says it is important because we proclaim on Sunday morning that Christ is Lord of all, and then very often on Monday morning we live as if Christ does not exist. They also discuss: Letting faith be relevant to every dimension of life. If Christians believe it is necessary to lie to succeed in business. The danger of accepting the normalized values in our workplace. The objective of the Equipped Influencer ministry. Four ways to still go into negotiations and not lie. The importance of seeing people as people in business.

Have you ever considered the power of what you think and the power of how it affects who you are? On Walking Worthy, Mary Lowman and Lisa Bishop talk about mindset. They examine not being conformed by the pattern of this world but being transformed by the renewing of your mind. They also discuss: How our mind informs how we feel and our emotions, which impact our behaviors and our outcomes. Examples from their lives about the importance of being conscious of their thoughts and how to replace it with good thoughts. The difference between behavior modification rather than heart transformation, which comes from renewing our mind. Spending time in the Word of God so you have the truth. Creating new neuropathways so that an automatic response is to what is true. The Holy Spirit dwelling in our body and having the mind of Christ.

Do you know the power of thank you? On Walking Worthy, Mary Lowman and Lisa Bishop talk about how gratitude changes not only you but others. They discuss how there are studies done about how gratitude change your brain—and that we have known this since the Old Testament when they gave sacrifices of thanksgiving from the very beginning. All throughout the Bible, we are told to be gracious, grateful, and thankful all the time. They also discuss: Worship songs that describe the power of thankfulness. A sacrifice of praise, which means praising God even when you don't feel like it, and how it changes you. Examples of how gratitude changes us. How to overflow with thankfulness. Verses that point to the importance of praise. How we can develop a culture of gratitude where we live and where we work.

Are you thriving or just surviving on your job? Are you compromising things that are most important? On Walking Worthy, Mary Lowman and Sharnell Weathersby talk about her time spent in the corporate sector and how through that season of her life she also had small children at home—and she learned how to have a career and learned how to integrate it as a mom and a wife. They also discuss: Her story working in the corporate sector and how she discovered what else God had for her. How to thrive and do it in a way that puts you in a position to be a good leader for yourself and those you have been called to lead. The importance of having a good foundation and knowing God is the center. The significance of starting the day right. The Thrive Without Compromise workshop that will take place at the Weekend Getaway. The importance of boundaries and thinking with the end in mind.

How do you make a good decision? If you are faced with several good options or several poor choices, how do you choose? On Walking Worthy, Mary Lowman and Lisa Bishop talk about how many people make poor choices—both big and small—and how to make good choices. They also discuss: How some choices can be just a little bit out of alignment with the truth of God's Word. Why what we think about will become what we live out. Examples of people in the Bible who made really bad decisions. Examples from their own lives like money and words. Principles that are in Scripture and the importance of seeking counsel from Godly people. That the Father disciplines those who he loves.

Can your job also be your ministry? On Walking Worthy, Mary Lowman and Sharon Baloue talk about her testimony about how God has led her into the career that she now has. She shares the degrees she has, how she homeschooled her children, and the career she initially had chosen and why—and then the job she ultimately landed in instead. They also discuss: How she felt led by the Holy Spirit to her career as a tutor. How she felt she would do this even if she weren't compensated. How the Holy Spirit is teaching her how to come alongside the students. Stories of how she has both taught and ministered to students. One example of spiritual warfare that existed.

Can your job also be your ministry? On Walking Worthy, Mary Lowman and Sharon Baloue talk about her testimony about how God has led her into the career that she now has. She shares the degrees she has, how she homeschooled her children, and the career she initially had chosen and why—and then the job she ultimately landed in instead. They also discuss: How she felt led by the Holy Spirit to her career as a tutor. How she felt she would do this even if she weren't compensated. How the Holy Spirit is teaching her how to come alongside the students. Stories of how she has both taught and ministered to students. One example of spiritual warfare that existed.

How do we handle difficult conversations with the people we work with and with our friends and family? On Walking Worthy, Mary Lowman and Lisa Bishop talk about how difficult conversations can be scary and often there is fear that it might jeopardize the relationship—when often not having the conversation often jeopardizes the relationship. They also discuss: How to measure the health of a relationship. That confrontation is essential in any kind of relationship, but especially when you have a leadership role. Examples from life and the Bible. The need to keep a clear motivation and the end goal and to pray and prepare for the conversation. The importance of considering that you aren't confronting the person, but rather the problem. The difference between how women and men handle hard conversations.

How do we handle difficult conversations with the people we work with and with our friends and family? On Walking Worthy, Mary Lowman and Lisa Bishop talk about how difficult conversations can be scary and often there is fear that it might jeopardize the relationship—when often not having the conversation often jeopardizes the relationship. They also discuss: How to measure the health of a relationship. That confrontation is essential in any kind of relationship, but especially when you have a leadership role. Examples from life and the Bible. The need to keep a clear motivation and the end goal and to pray and prepare for the conversation. The importance of considering that you aren't confronting the person, but rather the problem. The difference between how women and men handle hard conversations.

Is it okay to be a competitive Christian and to be aggressive as a workplace Christian? On Walking Worthy, Mary Lowman and Lisa Bishop talk all about this topic. They admit their own competitiveness—and talk about if being competitive is a bad thing as a Christian woman in the working world or in life. They also discuss: What is healthy competition and what it looks like to have a competitive spirit to want to excel. Why a competitive spirit that isn't properly used can be destructive. The importance of getting rid of ego and pride. Becoming okay with how God has created you and enjoying how God has created other people. How comparison can keep us from our destiny and our calling.

Is it okay to be a competitive Christian and to be aggressive as a workplace Christian? On Walking Worthy, Mary Lowman and Lisa Bishop talk all about this topic. They admit their own competitiveness—and talk about if being competitive is a bad thing as a Christian woman in the working world or in life. They also discuss: What is healthy competition and what it looks like to have a competitive spirit to want to excel. Why a competitive spirit that isn't properly used can be destructive. The importance of getting rid of ego and pride. Becoming okay with how God has created you and enjoying how God has created other people. How comparison can keep us from our destiny and our calling.

How can you determine if you need to seek professional help or just a good listening ear from a trusted friend? On Walking Worthy, Mary Lowman and Deb Gorton discuss the rise of the number of women who need counseling and the reasons why the pandemic caused this increase. They also talk about: How mental health has a physical component to it. When to get professional help and how therapy can be one part of the equation. How to recognize other women who need counseling and how to approach them. The importance of talking about and normalizing counseling. How different cultures and communities have different stigmas about mental health.

How can you determine if you need to seek professional help or just a good listening ear from a trusted friend? On Walking Worthy, Mary Lowman and Deb Gorton discuss the rise of the number of women who need counseling and the reasons why the pandemic caused this increase. They also talk about: How mental health has a physical component to it. When to get professional help and how therapy can be one part of the equation. How to recognize other women who need counseling and how to approach them. The importance of talking about and normalizing counseling. How different cultures and communities have different stigmas about mental health.

What does it look like to live in the world, but not of the world—to live set apart, especially in the workplace? On Walking Worthy, Mary Lowman and Lisa Bishop talk about how to live a separate life, according to Christian principles, when other people are not, and still be loving, kind, and yet, not compromise. They also discuss: What set apart even means and why we should live set apart. The importance of being part of the community and how Jesus modeled this. How to discern how to be a part of the team and how to decide what work-related social events to go to. The importance of living a curious life and living a question-generating life. The new work culture and the importance of love.

What does it look like to live in the world, but not of the world—to live set apart, especially in the workplace? On Walking Worthy, Mary Lowman and Lisa Bishop talk about how to live a separate life, according to Christian principles, when other people are not, and still be loving, kind, and yet, not compromise. They also discuss: What set apart even means and why we should live set apart. The importance of being part of the community and how Jesus modeled this. How to discern how to be a part of the team and how to decide what work-related social events to go to. The importance of living a curious life and living a question-generating life. The new work culture and the importance of love.

What do you do when you've made a mistake on the job? Or you've blown your witness with a coworker? How do you recover? Mary and Lisa share some of their experiences and how God used the mistakes for his glory.

What do you do when you've made a mistake on the job? Or you've blown your witness with a coworker? How do you recover? On Walking Worthy, Mary Lowman and Lisa Bishop share some of their experiences and how God used the mistakes for his glory. They also discuss: What it means to live a credible life, not necessarily a perfect life.  An example of working with a co-worker who was a new believer and making a mistake. The importance of admitting you made a mistake and asking for forgiveness. How a mistake can be a testimony to God and encourage other people. Why relationships are the sandpaper of life.

How do I navigate challenges on the job? How do I deal with tough situations and do it in a Christ-like manner? Mary and Lisa discuss these topics and more on this episode.

How do I navigate challenges on the job? How do I deal with tough situations and do it in a Christ-like manner? On Walking Worthy, Mary Lowman and Lisa Bishop discuss these topics and more when leading and influencing others. They also discuss: How to love your team like Jesus would love your team. Why we need to humble ourselves, listen to other people, and not be a conversation hijacker. Why to hold people to “account” for what they are “able” to do. The importance of having conversations early on if something is out of alignment. How to navigate a team member who doesn't fit on a team.