Podcast appearances and mentions of bob willbanks

On this episode, Bob Willbanks shares the right and wrong way to do professional networking from a Christian perspective and shares how G7 Networking is facilitating professional networking among marketplace Christians.  Bob Willbanks is CEO of G7 Networking, Inc., which keeps God in the middle of networking, driving business for their members while helping them grow personally, professionally, and spiritually through building relationships that matter He's also a Co-Local Owner (with his wife Barb) of Next Door Photos Twin Cities. Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.ChristianityInBusiness.com 

On this episode, Bob Willbanks shares the right and wrong way to do professional networking from a Christian perspective and shares how G7 Networking is facilitating professional networking among marketplace Christians.  Bob Willbanks is CEO of G7 Networking, Inc., which keeps God in the middle of networking, driving business for their members while helping them grow personally, professionally, and spiritually through building relationships that matter He's also a Co-Local Owner (with his wife Barb) of Next Door Photos Twin Cities. Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.ChristianityInBusiness.com 

Gina Lokken, professional coach, speaker, author, and trainer specializing in strengths-based leadership and team building shares techniques she utilizes to help clients move past what they originally thought was possible. In this episode of the Connecting Faith and Work podcast, Gina talks about the importance of learning and growth in life. Coaching and mentoring provides a space to work with someone who believes in you, maybe even before you believe in yourself. You will leave this conversation with Gina encouraged to see yourself how God sees you, and discern the next steps in your life.Bob Willbanks is a former businessman whose transformation in Christ made such an impact on him, that he started a ministry called Ambassadors for Business. Bob interviews Business Leaders on how Faith can impact the marketplace and how Godly Leaders can make a huge impact in our world.Visit Ambassadors for Business

In our book, iWork4Him, Bob Willbanks writes about how he was "miserably saved." A condition where one is focused more on a life guided by the American Dream than on a life guided by Jesus. This mindset may have brought Bob worldly success and riches, but it also led him down the road of alcoholism, cost him his first marriage, and almost cost him his second. He was on the fast track to disaster until Jesus met him there. So, what about you? Are you miserably saved? Do you feel like your faith gets in the way of your dreams and ambitions? Or are your dreams and ambitions guided and set by your faith? Remember, true faith will direct you to set aside yourself and your selfish ambitions to seek God's purposes. When you rest in the promises of God and value the type of success that bears eternal fruits, you will cultivate a flourishing faith and abundant life.

Today in Episode 36 Paul interviews Bob Willbanks, Founder+CEO of G7 Networking and a member of the C-Suite for Christ community! He and Paul have an open conversation about spiritual rest and how to use it in the mission to cover the world in Christ. You will not want to miss this one. Enjoy! Learn more at https://csuiteforchrist.com Learn more about Bob by connecting with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobwillbanks/ Bob's email address is bwillbanks@g7networking.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/c-suite-for-christ/message

Bob Willbanks was miserably saved. Sure, he believed in Jesus, but his life was all about chasing the American Dream of success and money. It wasn't until his life hit rock-bottom that he finally gave every aspect of his life, including his career, to God, and it changed everything! In this bonus interview, Bob discusses … Continue reading Bonus Interview With iWork4Him Author Bob Willbanks The post Bonus Interview With iWork4Him Author Bob Willbanks appeared first on iWork4Him Podcast.

Bob Willbanks was miserably saved. Sure, he believed in Jesus, but his life was all about chasing the American Dream of success and money. It wasn't until his life hit rock-bottom that he finally gave every aspect of his life, including his career, to God, and it changed everything! In this bonus interview, Bob discusses what it means to strive to abide rather than strive for success and the fantastic networking opportunities available through Ambassadors for Business, Thrive Groups, and G7 Network. Bob Willbanks is a contributing author to Chapter 26 of our new book, iWork4Him: Change the Way you Think About Faith and Work.Guests: Bob WillbanksMinistry/Workplace: Ambassadors for Business

Jesus said “Abide in Me as I abide in you.” Striving means make great efforts to achieve or obtain something. Abide means to continue, or remain with, or be beside someone or something. The key to a joy-filled, spirit-saturated, Christian life is abiding in Christ. So, how do we do that? Listen in to this lively and enlightening discussion and you’ll find out how!Bob Willbanks is a former businessman whose transformation in Christ made such an impact on him, that he started a ministry called Ambassadors for Business. Bob interviews Business Leaders on how Faith can impact the marketplace and how Godly Leaders can make a huge impact in our world.Visit Ambassadors For Business

*Introducing Colleen Burrs, the new host of the Connecting Faith and Work podcast! * Today Colleen shares how God led her to Ambassadors for Business, and equipped her for her role as Chief Operations Officer. In her work and life Colleen leans heavily on lessons she learned about faith and work from her father. Growing up she saw firsthand what it was to view your business as your ministry. Join Colleen on the 10th, 20th, and 30th of each month to hear stories and wisdom from guests who bring their faith to work in an intentional way. You will walk away from each episode knowing practical take-aways you can apply to your connecting faith and work journey. You matter to us! G7 is a place to grow your faith by building connections with other business leaders to network and build your faith while increasing your bottom line. To find a group near you... visit www.g7networking.com connectingfaithandworkpodcast Thank you to our partner for this episode! G7 Networking - Visit www.g7networking.com to learn about groups forming right now!

Author, speaker, and content creator Dave Kahle focuses on two things as he helps Christians build Biblical Businesses: excellence and influence. "I help [Christians in business] have an excellent business, and at the same time expand the influence of their business to be a powerful entity in the kingdom." - Dave Kahle Dave's passion for building biblical businesses started when he looked at the Bible and asked himself, "does God think of business as an entity?" In this episode of the Connecting Faith and Work podcast, Dave shares what he discovered as he uncovered examples of business in the Bible. He also shares resources he has developed for Christians in business who want to invite God into their work. Resources referenced in this episode: - Biblical Business Assessment (https://www.thebiblicalbusiness.com/business-assessment/) - 7 Key Initiatives E-Book (https://www.thebiblicalbusiness.com/7-key-initiatives/) - Subscribe to Dave's E-Zines (https://www.thesalesresourcecenter.com/ezine-subscribe/) - The Good Book on Business (https://www.thebiblicalbusiness.com/good-book-on-business/) Connect with Dave Kahle: - LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/davekahle/) - Email info@davekahle.com - Visit his website (https://www.davekahle.com/) Special Guest: Dave Kahle.

Diversity Without Unity is Chaos and Unity Without Diversity is Blind... So, how do we get there? At Ambassadors for Business we believe unity starts with finding common ground - via understanding each other. That's why we're hosting what we pray will become a recurring event called Thrive! Common Ground. We desire for our community to keep asking the difficult questions, listening, and having dialogue that brings understanding without casting stones. In finding common ground we can begin to unite and make progress toward toward a just society where the vision of our country's forefathers can be realized. Panelists Include: Stephen Crawford: Stephen graduated from North Central University with a degree in Urban Studies. He received a Master's of Divinity and Transformational Leadership as well as a Doctorate in Emerging Leadership from Bethel University. He is a certified business coach and corporate trainer with Experience Leadership affiliates of the John Maxwell Team. Latoya Jones Burrell: LaToya Jones Burrell, JD, MBA serves as Dean of Graduate Education and Accreditation at North Central University. Her career has included practicing law and teaching and leading in higher education. She is licensed to practice law in Louisiana and Minnesota and her practice areas have focused on bankruptcy, mass torts, complex litigation and business consulting. Duane Coleman: Duane Coleman is the President and founder of Dashboard Interactive Marketing. Duane's company has been in business since 2006 and they help small and medium-sized businesses increase visibility on Google and other digital platforms and they leverage deep dive analytics to help their clients generate new sales leads and sell products online. Bill Bojan: In 2008 Bill founded Integrated Governance Solutions, LLC (IGS), an organization whose goal is to support achievement of a higher standard of board and risk governance within the marketplace and other realms of institutions such as nonprofits, academia, and government. Since 2018 Bill has served as a Director in the Business Risk Services practice of CliftonLarsonAllen bringing next generation governance to clients in the health care, financial institutions, and nonprofit/public sector industries. Bill Green: Bill Green has served in Christian Education and Higher Education Administration for over 30 years. He has participated in various capacities for enrollment, retention, student development, and administration at the local, national and international levels. Special Guest: Jeff Sidner.

In this week's episode of the Follower of One Podcast, Mike talks with Bob Willbanks. Bob is the President of Ambassadors for Business, which helps Christians in business connect their faith values and their work. "AFB" has the goal of Creating the largest Christian business network on Earth, enabling commerce with Christian principles and connectivity with Christian values. Please give Bob a warm welcome!   Episode Breakdown   1:05 - Meet Bob Willbanks and his Story with Christ 9:00 - Bob's New Life in Jesus 10:45 - The Change Jesus can Make When He is First 11:15 - Ambassadors for Business Story 18:25 - How to Connect to Ambassadors for Business 25:35 - Bob's thoughts on Follower of One 27:40 - Bob's Yolk Story 32:25 - How to Set an Example for the World Through Crisis 34:40 - Bob's Tips to Integrate Faith at Work 37:20 - Take Action     What Can Change with Jesus at the Helm    If you have already listened to this interview, then you know just how much Jesus can change someone's life. If you are reading this and have not yet listened to Bob's story, go do so now! As Mike talks to Bob, the most prevalent theme is Change through Jesus. What does it mean to let "Jesus take the wheel"? I think it is very different for everyone. How much are you giving up? How much is Jesus taking care of the unknown? It is all and only part, it is a sum and a whole. When Jesus is at the Helm, anything and everything can happen for you and others. Do you have any stories of when you finally let Jesus be in charge? Comment below and tag us in your stories on social media! We want to know and share those with the world. These stories are important, and it all leads to understanding.     Understanding One Another   Empathy. Probably one of the hardest human traits, unless you are gifted by God with this talent! Coming to understand one another is essential to a combined successful human existence. Why is understanding so hard? It is hard because we typically don't listen. If we listen, we don't listen long enough. Bob talks about how to start acting during a world that is in crisis, and the first step is trying to understand the people around you. When was the last time you digested a person's story so well, you were able to regurgitate their story and they agreed with what you said back to them? You might find this as one of the hardest things to do when you try! I personally have found this to be very useful in past years and more importantly in recent months. Can you restate someone's point of view in your own words and have them agree? Let us know how this experience benefits you in the comments!   Interview Quote: "You've got a really solid curriculum to bring people through this process of living out their faith almost painlessly" - Bob Willbanks   Connect with Bob   Bob's LinkedIn Ambassadors for Business Auxanein Bob's Twitter   Connect With Follower Of One   Join us over in our Online Community, get social with us; Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn and subscribe to our YouTube channel. Listen to our podcast on your way to work and subscribe using your favorite podcast app. Be a part of our next Marketplace Mission Trip 

Mike Henry Sr. is from Follower of One in Tulsa Oklahoma. He previously worked in IT Leadership and became a Christian after already establishing his career. When he came to know Christ, he was frustrated with the struggle of integrating his faith and his workplace. After speaking with different pastors about overseas missions' trips, he realized that the workplace is just as much a mission field as anywhere. His passion is to help workplace Christians make their worktime count. He speaks on the background of the Marketplace Mission Trip and what to expect when going on this mission's trip. He explains how every missions' trip purpose is to go somewhere to build relationships with people in order to be able to share the gospel and that going to work every day is no different. Mike explains Follower of One's five steps that anyone can do every day to help become a marketplace missionary: Pray Appreciate people Know what you believe Serve others Speak for yourself Each Marketplace Mission Trip is a two week experience that happens virtually through daily tasks, emails, and phone calls with others on the mission trip. Find more information about Follower of One here: https://followerofone.org Learn more about going on a Marketplace Mission Trip or to register for the next one here: https://followerofone.org/marketplace-mission-trips/ Special Guest: Mike Henry Sr..

On this Faith Marketplace Radio podcast, join us as TJ Tison and Mina Carlson from E5 Institute, share how they help clients expand their opportunities by leveraging all the possibilities a robust learning management system provides at an affordable entry point. We will also hear from Bob Willbanks, with Ambassadors for Business, as he shares how he connects faith and work while doing business together more efficiently and effectively. Podcast is available on: Apple Podcast - https://apple.co/2TbuUrG Google Play - https://bit.ly/3bJEqZH

At Ambassadors for Business we believe unity starts with finding common ground - via understanding each other. That's why we're hosting what we pray will become a monthly event called Thrive! Common Ground. We desire for our community to keep asking the difficult questions, listening, and having dialogue that brings understanding without casting stones. In finding common ground we can begin to unite and make progress toward toward a just society where the vision of our country's forefathers can be realized. Guest panelists included: **Stephen Crawford, Owner of Experience Leadership Ron McConico, CEO of McConico and Associates Bill Green, Director of Multicultural and International Affairs Brenton Carroll, Student at North Central University Jeff Sidner, Owner, National Karate South Minneapolis, Hopkins, Bloomington**

In this episode, Bob Willbanks interviews Peter Demos, a restaurant owner in Tennessee. Peter shares that through God's Grace, he learned that his business was his ministry and it is an incredible mission field right in front of him. Peter helps us understand that we’re not just a business run by Christians, we're a Christian business. How does Jesus define success? He tells us to go and share the Gospel. We can’t be a businessperson on Monday, and a Christian on Sunday. We share the Gospel by being businessperson and Christian. In all things we do, we do for the Glory of God ... including our business. Peter shares that we get caught up in the business side of things, but it’s His Business. We need to let Him run the business and Trust that He will run it better than we could.Bob Willbanks is a former businessman whose transformation in Christ made such an impact on him, that he started a ministry called Ambassadors for Business. Bob interviews Business Leaders on how Faith can impact the marketplace and how Godly Leaders can make a huge impact in our world. https://www.afbnl.com/

Small business owner Jeff Sidner has been in the martial arts industry for 30 years and one of his karate studios is located in south Minneapolis. He is very invested in that community, and has a passion for impacting the people there through martial arts. In this episode, Jeff shares his perspective on the challenges facing the black community and the response the nation has witnessed to the death of George Floyd. Jeff also responds to some of the hard questions and common talking points in the conversation about racial injustice. He lends his voice as a Christian, business owner, and black man to this challenging, but needed, conversation. Special Guest: Jeff Sidner.

Listen to a recent message Roger Thompson of Berean Baptist Church shared with his Ironworks men's group about COVID-19. Here's a quick note from Roger to go along with the message: "My mind and heart are in the spin cycle every day. I bounce between the maddening constrictions and confusion pumped at me daily and the timeless encouragements of God's presence and promises. To elevate my spirit above the flood, I wrote these questions in my journal. I hope they will help you orient your heart as well. ** 8 Questions for Every Day** Is the sovereign Lord still reigning? Does Jesus have a plan for this day? Does Jesus have a purpose for my life today? Will the Holy Spirit be guiding me today? Am I available when he directs me? Am I willing to surrender to him? Will I rest in his provision? Will I diligently accept any assignment he gives me today? There's no getting around it: we are in serious times. We need to be informed, but we need also to be infused with God's purpose and confidence. Take a deep breath of courage and hope as you ask yourself these questions." - Roger Thompson

Find COVID-19 resources on the Ambassadors for Business website: https://www.afbnl.com/covid-19resources/

The events referenced in this episode were cancelled due to COVID-19. In the final installment of this series, Chuck Proudfit shares real life examples of what he call Biznistry. Biznistry is business and ministry integrated together in a kingdom enterprise. Be inspired to explore ways to connect business and ministry in your community! Chuck encourages listeners to not despise small beginnings. It is fun to hear big stories like the ones he shares, but they started where you are and built out the concept over time. Biznistry book - https://www.amazon.com/Biznistry-Transforming-Lives-Through-Enterprise/dp/0615938825/ref=tmmpapswatch0?encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= At Work on Purpose - Free Biznistry Teaching Seminars: https://atworkonpurpose.org/videos-category/training-videos/biznistry-bootcamp/ The events referenced in this episode were cancelled due to COVID-19.

The April 16th events referenced in this episode were cancelled due to COVID-19. Chuck Proudfit expounds on the five primary spiritual struggles Christians face at work, and the spiritual solutions to these struggles. These five choices are what make up the Choices Profile that Chuck is bringing to people in workplace. Be encouraged by the stories Chuck shares and the lessons he has learned from implementing the Choices Profile into his own life and business. Find practical ways you can reframe how you think about faith, work, and the intersection of the two in your life. Learn more about Chuck and his work by visiting www.atworkonpurpose.org The April 16th events referenced in this episode were cancelled due to COVID-19.

Find COVID-19 resources on the Ambassadors for Business website: https://www.afbnl.com/covid-19resources/

The April 16th events referenced in this episode were cancelled due to COVID-19. Chuck Proudfit's journey to faith was triggered by his frustrations with work. The first project he was assigned as young brand manager left him feeling empty and less than inspired. He was totally depressed when a still, small voice reminded me of the friends he had in college who had faith. He started exploring religion and philosophy and came to Christ at age 31 as a young working professional. Over the years Chuck learned how to weave his faith into his work. When he started to see the fruit of that he was hungry for other people to experience it. He started reaching out to working Christians who had an interest in this idea of bringing faith to work to start a discussion group. Over six months word spread and they had grown to over 300 people who wanted to get involved. Chuck began to meet with these different Christians and learning about how they were integrating their faith into the work they did each week. Before he knew it what was emerging was a decentralized and organic model - a network of people tied together through relationship - with these different workplace initiatives. At Work on Purpose ended up being born as a ministry to help curate existing workplace initatives. Chuck became convinced that they needed to get really good at understanding how to equip working Christians with a straight-forward framework that would be action oriented. He decided to do a research project about how Christians experience faith application at work and the feedback that came was that there are five overarching spiritual struggles that we face at work regardless of what we do. For each one of them there is a spiritual solution we can deploy. This became the framework for the Choices Profile that we package in a product called Mission to Monday. To close out this episode, Chuck explains the five spritual struggles Christians face in the workplace, and the solutions to them. Learn more about the ministry of At Work on Purpose by visiting their website: Go to www.atworkonpurpose.org The April 16th events referenced in this episode were cancelled due to COVID-19.

Join Bob Willbanks and a panel of guests as they discuss trusting God and making wise decisions in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis the world is facing. Join a Thrive! Connect meeting for more encouargement and support throughout your week: https://business.afbnl.com/eventcalendar Reference Links: William J. Bennett Article - https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2020/04/06/anadvantageddiseaseindeed142867.html COVID-19 John's Hopkins Map - https://www.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/bda7594740fd40299423467b48e9ecf6 World Meters - https://www.worldometers.info/

Devin Dickel, church relations lead at Open USA, interacts with churches and colleges to cast vision for using business to transform the world for Christ. He comes alongside what God is doing in churches and schools, and looks for ways to partner with them in their efforts to bring Christ to the marketplace. Devin talks about how the sacred/secular divide is rooted in the idea that some vocations are more important to God and those who do them are more important to God. Everyone else is supposed to make money to support those who do the important work. This leads to marketplace workers feeling that God doesn't care about their work, or how they do their work. Through his work at Open USA, Devin is helping people consider what it means to be a someone who loves like Christ in the marketplace. *Practical action: *Write out a description of your work on a piece of paper. Once you have that, write out a prayer right next to it about how you want to devote and dedicate every aspect of what you just wrote about your work to God. "...you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ." - 1 Peter 2:5 Questions about prayer to consider: 1. Are you talking to God about the specific details of your work? 2. Are you praying regularly for 3-5 co-workers you see in your office? 3. Do you ask to pray with your co-workers when they tell you about needs in their life? Our love needs to look different - consider small, yet meaningful, ways to show love in your workplace. Unless the Holy Spirit prompts you to share the whole Gospel, it is best to not say too much too quickly. Wait until they are hungry to share the whole Gospel. Listen to the Lord and follow His prompting. Make little things a part of your routine. Download the AFB Bible App: - Apple App Store (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/afb-bible-app/id1236212095?mt=8) - Google Play (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gotandem.wlafbbibleapp)

Host Bob Willbanks interviews Chris Fleck, an Ambassadors for Business board member and legacy planning expert, on the topic of estate planning and being good stewards of the resources God has given us. Join Ambassadors for Business, North Central University's legacy planning team, and Generations Legal Services on March 12th for an overview presentation of the four key pieces of a strong estate plan. It is important to get the conversation started, and this event will do just that. Find more details about the March 12th, 2020 Big Event here (https://business.afbnl.com/eventcalendar/Details/big-event-legacy-planning-educational-presentation-who-will-inherit-the-mess-162799?sourceTypeId=Website).

Devin Dickel, church relations lead at Open USA, interacts with churches and colleges to cast vision for using business to transform the world for Christ. He comes alongside what God is doing in churches and schools, and looks for ways to partner with them in their efforts to bring Christ to the marketplace. Devin finds that churches start from many different points when it comes to how they view the importance of sacred and secular work. In a lot of churches, Devin sees a divide between jobs that are viewed as sacred (pastor, missionary, etc) and jobs that are viewed as secular (accountant, architect, etc). Devin asks questions and seeks to understand where each church stands on this topic so he can bring forward Biblical principles and new perspectives to get people thinking and talking about the role of all work in the lives of Christians. "A church that looks like Jesus from a vocational perspective will respect all the vocations in the church - seeing them as equally pleasing to God." - Devin Dickel After Devin shares about the work he does with Open USA, the conversation shifts to thinking about the common divide between sacred and secular work in the minds of Christians. Devin presents the fact that in Scripture we see Christ working in a traditionally secular role - as a carpenter - and later in life we see him in what would be considered a sacred role - preaching the good news of the Gospel. Drawing from the Biblical principles, Devin shows how Christians can learn from Christ's example and strive to be more life Christ in how we view our work and the work that others do. To learn more about Open USA, visit their website (www.openusa.net).

In this episode, Jim and Martha Brangenberg discuss how to bring God into the workplace with you. They help us understand that our job, our work matters to God. Business is business, Church is Church and never the twain shall meet … this is a false theology. Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart as to be working for the Lord …. not for the man. Bringing God into the workplace with you just may help you discover that your mission field is your workplace.Bob Willbanks is a former businessman whose transformation in Christ made such an impact on him, that he started a ministry called Ambassadors for Business. Bob interviews Business Leaders on how Faith can impact the marketplace and how Godly Leaders can make a huge impact in our world.Visit https://www.afbnl.com/

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In the past, the Marketplace has not been thought of as a place for Gospel Influence, but with more Leadership Gurus using Principles from Scripture as Lead Values for their Companies, the idea of a Marketplace Ministry is just a short step away. Some say the Marketplace is the New Missionary Frontier, and CEOs and Business Owners are able to influence more people in a week than any pastor. It is an important field to consider when thinking about earning a living and doing it as an Influencing Factor for His Kingdom. Bob Willbanks joins Larry in this episode, and they share how to Connect your Faith Values with your work. Challenging the Culture with Truth with Larry Kutzler and Esteemed Guests https://www.citysitesurbanmedia.com/

Peter Demos was exposed to church and Christianity from a very young age. Through his exposure to people to claimed to be Christians, but didn't lead faith-filled lives, he became very antagonistic towards Christians. His experiences in college encouraged this attitude. When he met his wife, faith - or the lack thereof - was something they kept quiet. When Peter gave his life to Christ, he started exploring what it meant to give every part of his life and business over to God as a ministry and a mission field. "We started by changing the business over to God for him to use as a ministry and mission field." - Peter Demos One question Peter addressed was "how does Jesus define success?" Jesus defines success as going and sharing the Gospel. As Christians, we must take care not to separate that command from what we do each week. "If all things we do, we do to the glory of God, then that includes our business." - Peter Demos Peter notes that as a culture, we have gotten away from an understanding that the Bible directs our paths. Peter notes that every time he reads the Bible, he makes sure he has a pen handy so he can note insights he sees. He has read the Bible every day since he gave His life over to God, and he still finds passages to meditate deeply on and truths that speak into this life. Peter shares a few ways he ensures he is keeping God in the center of everything he does in his life and business: 1. Have a faith mentor 2. Pray and fast on a regular basis 3. Set appointments in your calendar to meet with God 4. Speak, "Lord, I trust you," aloud when you encounter fear Find Peter's book, Afraid to Trust, and other resources by visiting his website (https://afraidtotrust.com/).

Kristina Bonfe faced a 10-year stint of depression and a severe eating disorder. As she cycled in and out of treatement facilities she encountered the question, "what gives you energy?" As she processed this question, a vision of mountians flashed through her mind. Kristina headed to Colorado and climbed the fifty-five 'fourteener' mountians in 87 days while living in her car. This experience of overcoming doubt, fear, and depression totally transformed her and gave her freedom. Now Kristina shares her story and the transformation she went through with those she comes into contact with. "My call is to wake up the royal warrior within us... to make a stand for God." - Kristina Bonfe Kristina firmly believes that people need a new perspective in order to change behavior, so they can have a new life. By pursuing the mind of Christ, we find that perspective. Kristina shares that the only way we get the mind of Christ is if we are in His word, the Bible. As we believe the truth of His word, we come to know our identity in Christ and new habits and behaviors form out of that knowledge. "Christians should be the most confident people on the planet." - Kristina Bonfe Kristina encourages Christians to give God the "how" of your journey. God may have given you a dream and you know it is from Him and it will give Him honor and glory. Don't worry about the "how" - leave that to God - just take the next step and you'll get there. Instagram: @KristinaBonfe Website: www.kristinabonfe.com

“If I can’t break through the wall the first time, just give me a thicker helmet and more rocket fuel and I’ll get through it the next time. And, through a lot of perseverance and hard work, I could do that…MOST of the time. But I was a mess.” —Bob Willbanks. In this episode, Bob and I discuss his powerful business and spiritual journeys and how he now integrates both in Ambassadors For Business (AFB), a Christian organization that connects faith values and work so we can grow together and change our communities from the inside out. Bob is one of my favorite people and you can find more about his work at https://www.afbnl.com/ and at https://www.connectingfaithandwork.com/. Show notes for this episode can be found at https://scottwelle.com/bob-willbanks-connecting-faith-and-work. Enjoy!

If you've listened to episode 59 and episode 60 of the Connecting Faith and Work podcast, you'll know we've been taking a deep dive into how striving and abiding work together as we connect faith and work. Today, Dr. Ronald Hanson of OrthoCure Clinic, lends his perspective and experience to the conversation. Dr. Hanson reached a point in his career where he couldn't go any further in his field. He had mastered the most advanced techniques and had the ability to learn new techniques as they came onto the scene. He had to stop and ask himself, "what else is there?" He started shifting his mindset and focusing on allowing God to work through Him. As he used his time, energy, and gifts for the good of others as God directed him, he realized he had more to give than he ever could have imagined. "Don't hold onto the blessings God gives you; release them into the world around you." - Dr. Ronald Hanson Dr. Hanson shares two things to consider as you start shifting your own mindset: No one in this world has ever truly harmed you. Nothing in your life that you've experienced is bad. Learn more about Dr. Hanson's work at OrthoCure by visiting their website (https://orthocureclinic.com/).

Stephen Crawford of Experience Leadership joins host Bob Willbanks to share his perspective on resolving the tension between striving and abiding. "We choose to stop ourselves from following our impulses in order to allow God to have His way. That is one of the most significant strengths we can approach our faith with." - Stephen Crawford Take some time to explore these resources and events related to the conversation on today's episode: Listen to Episode 59: Are You Striving To Abide In Christ (https://www.connectingfaithandwork.com/59) with host Bob Willbanks Find a Thrive! Connecting Faith and Work event near you (https://www.afbnl.com/thrive/). Check out the details for the Live2Lead Minneapolis event (https://business.afbnl.com/eventcalendar/Details/live2lead-minneapolis-126034?sourceTypeId=Website) Learn more about Stephen Crawford's work at Experience Leadership here (https://experienceleadership.com/)!

Are you striving to be successful in life while disregarding Christ? Or do you think abiding in Christ means you can slack off on your commitments and responsibilities? Rather, we should strive to trust and abide in Christ so God can transform us into His likeness over time. Join Connecting Faith and Work host Bob Willbanks and producer Larry Kutzler as they discuss how to strive towards abiding in Christ in our day to day lives. Challenge: Consider the Fruits of the Spirit. Are they one or two words that illuminate why you are working so hard. Which ones are you striving towards? How can you abide in Christ in that area of your life? Scripture to reflect on: ""Has not my hand made all these things, and so they came into being?" declares the LORD. "These are the ones I look on with favor: those who are humble and contrite in spirit, and who tremble at my word."" - Isaiah 66:2 For more on Striving and Abiding listen to Episode 38 of Connecting Faith and Work (https://www.connectingfaithandwork.com/38) with guest Mark Pavola.

Jim and Martha Brangenberg co-host a radio show about marketplace ministry and bridging the gap between Sunday and the 9-5 work week. In this episode of Connecting Faith and Work they share practical ways to integrate your faith and work. Jim and Martha did not always have an integrated theology in regards to the connection between faith and work. "Early on in our marriage we were taught by other Christians around us that 'business is business and church is church. They have nothing to do with each other.'" - Jim Brangenberg Despite this divide between their faith and work, Martha shares that they weren't neglecting to fulfil their responsibilities at their jobs altough in looking back she sees there was a lack of purpose at work. "We believed in doing work with excellence and we did that. But we felt we had to hurry up and finish work so we could host Bible study, serve at church, etc. Our faith wasn't being activated in our 9-5 jobs." Jim and Martha are seeing that the marketplace ministry movement is not exclusive to just one area of work. All work matters to God whether you are a stay-at-home parent, a c-suite executive, or a small business employee. There are hundreds of books and organizations emerging all across the country and world to help equip Christians to bring their faith to work. What do you say to a compartmentalized person? - Ask how that is working for them? If Jesus cares about the details of our lives, He cares about our work. - Do you believe God gave your the skills you have? Do you believe He equipped you for your work? - How can you minister to the people around you at work? Jim shares that too many Christians have been taught they can live two lives: their church life and their other life. Becoming a Christian impacts every part of our life. Our lives are never the same after. We are impacted by who Jesus is. This must impact our 9-5 work. Finally, Jim and Martha share practical steps Christians can take to start integrating their faith and work. Learn more about iWork4Him by visiting their website: www.IWork4Him.com

In this episode, Rob Gales discusses that in our Spiritual Journey, God keeps turning back the onion layers as we learn to understand that God keeps directing us to our Purpose … our Kingdom Purpose. Rob Gales helps us to understand that great disappointments lead to great opportunities, and for us to give our entire business to the Lord and receive His Guidance. Bob Willbanks is a former businessman whose transformation in Christ made such an impact on him, that he started a ministry called Ambassadors for Business. Bob interviews Business Leaders on how Faith can impact the marketplace and how Godly Leaders can make a huge impact in our world. Visit Website

God is working through Cody James to bring the Gospel to hundreds of jail inmates in the midwest. In this episode of Connecting Faith and Work, Bob Willbanks interviews Cody about his story and you'll get to hear his song "Right Here Waiting." Cody grew up with a Christian mother, and his father left the family when he was young. This left Cody feeling like he was no good and he started down a path of unhealthy habits. Cody's mother encouraged him to take the chance and try to have a career in the music industry. After playing in Nashville for a year, he landed a job writing songs for other artists. During this season of his life, Cody's mother died and he took a turn for the worst. Cody was incarcerated a few times, and when the Gospel turned his life around God called him to go back and tell other inmates about the hope of the Gospel. Hear Cody James live and fellowship with the Ambassadors for Business community at the August 13th, 2019 summer fundraiser and picnic. RSVP here (https://afbnl.growthzoneapp.com/ap/Events/Register/2rOVoo2L)! Learn more about Cody's ministry by visiting his website: www.codyjames.org Download Cody's songs here: https://store.cdbaby.com/Artist/CodyJames

RightNow Media @ Work provides Christian business leaders with an online library of videos to provide to employees. Bob Willbanks interviews Richard Coffey from RightNow Media @ Work in this episode of Connecting Faith and Work. RightNow Media @ Work is a branch of RightNow Media with a separate site and video library for companies to provide content to their employees to help them navigate all areas of their life. "Our mission field as business leaders is inside of the 9-5 workplace we have and the relationships we build there." - Richard Coffey Richard said the biggest hurdle they often see is that Christians in leadership don't know what they can and can't do inside of their own company. Richard says you definantely can bring faith into your workplace. The only thing you can't do is force someone to come to church or a Bible study with you, or to watch something faith based. RightNow Media @ Work is a tool for employers to provide voluntary content for their employees. "It has been incredible to see what the Lord has done through something as simple as a video." - Richard Coffey Contact Richard Coffey using the details below: 972.848.3248 rcoffey@rightnow.org www.rightnowmediaatwork.org

Are you a leader in the marketplace looking for groups to become involved with as you grow in you leadership and your marketplace influence? In this episode of the Connecting Faith and Work podcast, Bob Willbanks and guest Jeff Hagen discuss the work of Transform our World in the Twin Cities. Bob and Jeff also share about the Ekklesia Conference in August. Find more details by visiting www.afbnl.com/tow

A quick trip to Minnesota netted a visit from Bob Willbanks with “Ambassadors For Business”, who are helping you connect your faith values and your work. And Bob introduced us to a couple of business people who's workplaces have been transformed by AFB – hear about it now!

A quick trip to Minnesota netted a visit from Bob Willbanks with “Ambassadors For Business”, who are helping you connect your faith values and your work. And Bob introduced us to a couple of business people who's workplaces have been transformed by AFB – hear about it now! The post Be An Ambassador For Business appeared first on iWork4Him Podcast.

Reen and Linda Waterman, founders of Your Refreshed Life, help people renew, reignite, and re-energize so they can take whatever transition point they are at in life and bring their faith into that new season of life. In this episode of Connecting Faith and Work, Reen and Linda share how they read and study the Bible in order to live it out. They encourage listeners to draw nearer and nearer to God until they realize they are living each day for Christ. Linda points out that when Jesus speaks, it includes action. If we just take one verse a day and invite God to make it real in our lives, we will be transformed. Reen discusses the importance of bringing everything we hear from pastors and what we read back to the Bible to confirm the truth of the content. Finally, Reen and Linda discuss discovering and using your passion as a ministry to spread the truth of God's Word. "Use your passion as a vehicle to deliever the message of the Gospel; that's your purpose." - Reen Waterman

Reen and Linda Waterman, founders of Your Refreshed Life, help people renew, reignite, and re-energize so they can take whatever transition point they are at in life and bring their faith into that new season of life. Reen and Linda share that we live in a culture where people are disillusioned and need encouragement. This all starts from a position of renewal and rest. Reen and Linda share some wise counsel on how to find rest and renewal. Study the Bible with a desire to find God Invest your time and talent into the things that really matter Learn to say no in a loving and kind way Reen and Linda also share how they pause to hear from God, and what to do when you feel that you aren't hearing anything. The core of understanding God's will for life is create time for worship, Scripture reading, and prayer. "We all need to bring our faith out of the doors of our home and church and reach our culture." - Linda Waterman Reen and Linda share some advice for how to bring your faith out of your home and church. First, you need to have clarity in your heart and mind about what you believe and how God has brought you to that point. Second, build relationships with the people around you and be intentionall about share what God has done in your life. Visit the Your Refreshed Life (https://www.yourrefreshedlife.com/) website to learn more about Reen and Linda's work.

Steve Swain, president of CNH Machine, has been intentional about building a culture where it is ok to take risks, ok to speak your mind, and ok to live out your faith. "Aligning truth, trust, and traction on the underpinnings of a God-centered culture is working really well for us." - Steve Swain Steve shares that in the last two months, they have set corporate sales records. Everything is the same, and yet the team is producing at an amazing rate. Why is that? Because they are working together. Why is that? Because they trust each other. At CNH Machine, they hire for character and train for skill. When Steve sees a new employee on the floor, he makes a point to go introduce himself. He intentionally says just his name and not his title. He makes small talk with the new employee, asks questions, and strives to be welcoming and build trust. One key piece of this as a leader is to avoid putting yourself up on a pedestal. Steve will grab the broom to sweep the floor if it's dirty. If the phone rings and no one is around to answer it, Steve will. No job is below him. This builds a culture of trust, and when you trust your team you are able to take time away. "We are not what we do. We are not what we have. We are not what others say about us. We are children of the one true King. Plain and simple. And no circumstance is going to change that. When we rest in that, given circumstances become less impactful in our lives because we are resting on something else. Grace wins every time." - Steve Swain Learn more about CNH Machine (https://www.cnhmachine.com/) by visiting their website.

Steve Swain, president of CNH Machine, takes seriously the fact that he is second to God in his business. He shares that the concept of a work/life balance doesn't work. In that scenario, you have to choose between work, life, faith, etc. It is an either/or situation. Instead Steve believes that it is a matter of being centered in a God-world. We ought to be asking how we can make room for our personal or business lives in the midst of our God-life. "Wherever your feet are, there goes the kingdom." - Steve Swain Bob and Steve discuss the reality of living a centered life in an uncertain world. Steve says the secret is recognizing that he isn't the one handling everything; God is. Steve realizes that he has a choice to try to control his surroundings, or to submit to God's plan for his day. "One of the best things I do is shut my door and pray, seeking a next step. When we go first to the good Shepherd and pray with a thankful heart and give Him our anxiety the fog in the road lifts just a little bit, enough to take one step forward. The other thing that happens is with the energy we are no longer spending on anxiety we have energy to take that step. The third thing is that when that step occurs and we see some improvement there it is so specific that we have no choice but to give God the glory." - Steve Swain Learn more about CNH Machine by visiting their website (https://www.cnhmachine.com/).

The executive management of the companies connected with Betenbough Homes have a leaders guide that outlines the principles which they follow. Rick Betenbough, CEO of Betenbough Homes, and Casey Brewer from Kingdom at Work discuss how they strive to be developmental in their leadership and organizational structure. They develop a lot of management internally, and they want to bring people into the organization who are a good fit with their core values and have the ability to do fulfil their role in the company. "Leadership is not for the leader; leadership is for the people." - Rick Betenbough Betenbough Homes is not an evangelism platform; you don't have to align with the beliefs of their leadership team to work for them. Rather, the leaders at Betenbough Homes desire to help those they lead become their best selves. They care for the people they lead, and seek to help them grow. Rick says people are attracted to leaders who lead for the benefit of the people. Learn more about Kingdom at Work (https://kingdomatwork.com/) and Betenbough Homes (https://www.betenbough.com/).

Rick Betenbough and his dad went into business together to build low-income housing. "I had an idea that we should build a bunch of homes, and my dad had an idea that we should honor God while doing so. We know that our businesses belong to the Lord and that it is his ministry in the marketplace. Kingdom at Work is a movement in the marketplace. God wants His people all over the world to stand up wherever He has planted them and for His kingdom to come in that place and through their leadership." - Rick In 2014 Rick had the oprotunity to give the operational leadership of the company to a young, competent team. This allowed him to take a step back and Kingdom at Work emerged in that season. Casey Brewer joined that effort at the Marketplace Communications Manager. "We partner with local leaders and men and women of influence. We talk about God's Kingdom in the marketplace. We seek to inspire, equip, and ignite business owners, executives, and organizational leaders by hosting events and workshops, offereing leadership coaching, and sharing stories of kingdom impact. God is at work in the marketplace, there is no doubt about that!" - Casey A core offering of Kingdom at Work is a three-day workshop for senior leadership teams. The workshop allows time over three days for God to be at work in the lives of the leaders in attendance. Together they seek the Lord in a new and deeper way. The team at Kingdom at Work believes that God wants to move in the marketplace through His leaders, and that He does so through leadership teams. Together, these teams change the culture to a kingdom culture inside a business. "When a kingdom leader engages in a kingdom style then a kingdom culture emerges and the kingdom of God advances." - Casey Rick, Casey, and the Kingdom at Work team want the experience of the workshops to extend beyond just three days. "Attendees are invited to engage with us. Teams come see us and we go on site with them as needed. As they ask the Lord to guide them they are going to hear what they need to do. We just want to walk alongside them and be available to them. We are excited to engage with them by phone and visit in addition to the workshop." - Rick Kingdom at Work and Ambassdors for Business are partnering to bring mini-sessions to the Twin Cities area on September 5th. Details will be available on the Ambassadors for Business community events calendar (https://www.afbnl.com/community-events/) as they are available. "The sessions will offer the opportunity to meet other business leaders who are asking some of the same questions and feel God moving them. There is power in gathering together to hear from the Lord, He shows up. Learn how important our work is to God, how we work alongside Him, and how He has called us to transition from being leaders in the marketplace to being spiritual leaders of the people that God has entrusted to us in the marketplace." - Rick Learn more about Kingdom at Work (https://kingdomatwork.com/) and Betenbough Homes (https://www.betenbough.com/).

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