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Today on the show Lisa interviews Joanna Meyer. Joanna Meyer is director of public engagement at the Denver Institute for Faith and Work, where she leads public events, hosts the Faith and Work Podcast, and founded Women, Work, and Calling, a national initiative that equips Christian women for godly influence in public life. Today's conversation will build your faith and understanding in what it means for women to live out the gospel in their work lives. Work, Women and Calling website Work, Women and Calling by Joanna Meyer
Today on the show Lisa interviews Joanna Meyer. Joanna Meyer is director of public engagement at the Denver Institute for Faith and Work, where she leads public events, hosts the Faith and Work Podcast, and founded Women, Work, and Calling, a national initiative that equips Christian women for godly influence in public life. Today's conversation will build your faith and understanding in what it means for women to live out the gospel in their work lives. Work, Women and Calling website Work, Women and Calling by Joanna Meyer
David and Stu reflect on lessons learned from the 2025 Business for Common Good Conference, held by the Denver Institute for Faith and Work. Topics include leadership, community, business decisions, and investing. To bridge the gap between belief and behavior often times requires paying to play. --Interested in joining our Kinetic Man weekly online Zoom call? Get more info here: https://thekineticman.com/Join our Kinetic Man Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thekineticman Know someone who would make a great guest on our podcast? Let us know! Email: takeaction@thekineticman.com
Most of us spend over a third of our lives at work. And if you think about it, you spend over half of your waking hours each week with the people you work with. So, how do we leverage this time in the workplace to bring glory to God? How do we share our faith with our coworkers? In part three of our "Faith in the Workplace" series, Pastor Chris continues his conversation with Joanna Meyer about how we can be a godly influence in our workplace! Join us for part four next week!Part One | https://youtu.be/8ZqgOsPgbwwPart Two | https://youtu.be/e543WsxTfZY Resources:To learn more about Joanna Meyer | https://www.joannameyer.co/The Denver Institute for Faith and Work | https://www.denverinstitute.org/Support the show: https://woodsidebible.org/listen/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Business drives human flourishing like nothing else can. Imagine what is possible when the human, social, financial, and spiritual capital released through business is directed by a vision of the common good.Today, we talk to Jeff Hoffmeyer, VP for Advancement at the Denver Institute For Faith and Work about what this practically looks like.Learn more about Denver Institute here: https://www.denverinstitute.org/Register for the Business for Common Good Conference here: https://www.denverinstitute.org/business-for-the-common-good/--Interested in joining our Kinetic Man weekly online Zoom call? Get more info here: https://thekineticman.com/Join our Kinetic Man Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thekineticman Know someone who would make a great guest on our podcast? Let us know! Email: takeaction@thekineticman.com
Most of us spend over a third of our lives at work. And if you think about it, you spend over half of your waking hours each week with the people you work with. So, how do we leverage this time in the workplace to bring glory to God? How do we share our faith with our co-workers? In part two of our "Faith in the Workplace" series, Pastor Chris sits down with Joanna Meyer from the Denver Institute for Faith and Work to talk about how we can be a godly influence in our workplace!Join us for part three next week!Resources:To learn more about Joanna Meyer | https://www.joannameyer.co/The Denver Institute for Faith and Work | https://www.denverinstitute.org/Support the show: https://woodsidebible.org/listen/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How can faith-based organizations, civic leaders, and business leaders join forces to tackle city-wide challenges? This episode dives into three powerful case studies focused on housing affordability, showcasing how collaboration is driving real change in Colorado. You'll hear firsthand stories from: Stu Davis, founder of COS I Love You, on how churches, businesses, and civic leaders in Colorado Springs are working together to address housing and community needs. Jessica Dominguez, owner of Love Thy Neighbor Real Estate and director of Abundant Ground, on how Denver churches are reimagining land use to create affordable housing. Michelle Warren, president of Rago Strategies, on advocating for groundbreaking policy changes to unlock housing potential on faith-owned properties. These leaders are meeting their cities' toughest challenges with creativity, persistence, and faith. Their stories will inspire you to reimagine how collaboration can bring God's hope and life to your own community. On Working Better Together: "And even though our temptation is to sometimes want to be the deliverer of support, a meal, a shelter bed, a hand around the shoulder, we also get to partner with agencies and organizations who do that every single day. And so Matthew 25 can be exercised by handing somebody a meal. It can also be exercised by providing additional resources and firepower and sustainability to the organizations who do that very thing, whatever problem it is that they're trying to solve. So I'm a big believer in both, and I just think that it's worth the opportunity for us to step into those partnerships and create the kind of collaboration that I think can happen when we do." -Stu Davis On Challenges of Collaboration: "So partnership is key. Having Michelle and Brian in my corner has been so great. I think the challenges with getting development going is the amount of time it takes, the amount of money it costs just to do some pre-development work. I also think that, oh, I know that churches are kind of waiting a long time before making the decision, and then it puts them in a spot where they have to make maybe a quick decision where they're not able to take their time to do their due diligence." - Jessica Dominguez On Ego: “And so we really need to understand that the whole process of collaboration, which is also in government called democracy, is its strongest when we have all the voices there having the opportunity and equal voice to speak into it. So I would just say is come full of conviction, but hold your positions with a little bit of open handedness so that you can build bridges to other people." - Michelle Warren RESOURCES Download the episode transcript Learn more about the Denver Institute's FOR Campaign See the full Tamarac Scale COS I Love You Website (Sign Up for thier Newsletter Here!) “The Word became flesh and blood, and moved into the neighborhood. We saw the glory with our own eyes, the one-of-a-kind glory, like Father, like Son, Generous inside and out, true from start to finish” (John 1:14 MESSAGE) Abundant Ground Website Learn More about Empowering Faith and Educational Institutions to Create the Housing Their Communities Need GET INVOLVED If you are a church or faith-based nonprofit leader, would you read and consider signing this Letter of Support to allow churches greater ease and lower cost in developing creative housing projects? If you aren't a faith leader, would you share this with your pastors or other organizational leaders in Colorado who might lend their support? If you are a business leader and interested in signing a Letter of Support to allow churches greater ease and lower cost in developing creative housing projects, please check back on this page soon for the link to sign!
Send me a text! I'd love to know what you're thinking!What if prayer wasn't just a box to check off your to-do list, but a lifeline deeply integrated into every moment of your life and your leadership? Imagine navigating every challenge, every conflict, and every transition with an ongoing sense that God is with you.Jeff Hoffmeyer is Vice President for Advancement and Resident Theologian for the Denver Institute for Faith and Work, and a teacher in the Doctor of Ministry program at Fuller Theological Seminary. In this episode, Jeff shares his insights on the significance of prayer in leadership, how to keep prayer practices fresh and meaningful, and how to integrate the Bible into your prayer life, turning it into a rich resource for your ministry.THIS EPISODE'S HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:Markus Watson introduces the concept of "praying without ceasing," questioning its feasibility and practical application.Jeff Hoffmeyer suggests that "praying without ceasing" involves including God in every moment of daily life.Prayer can be incorporated into transitions between tasks, making it a continuous practice.Markus Watson compares prayer to a comfortable silence in relationships, emphasizing a connection without constant conversation.Jeff Hoffmeyer highlights that prayer involves more than words, incorporating awareness and presence with God.The Bible serves as a resource for ministry and prayer, guiding conversations with God and integrating scripture into prayers.Markus Watson shares his experience with Lectio Divina, finding it more meaningful than quick Bible readings.Jeff Hoffmeyer underscores the importance of prayer for leadership, even if it doesn't feel mastered.Maintaining a connection with God through prayer helps leaders ground their identity in Christ amid challenges.Jeff Hoffmeyer discusses the role of attention in leadership, advocating for understanding personal anxiety and others' motivations.Jeff Hoffmeyer emphasizes the need to attend to the world's needs, whether as church leaders, business leaders, or parents.Markus Watson appreciates the contemplative nature of Hoffmeyer's podcast, noting its thoughtful, longer conversations.Jeff Hoffmeyer describes prayer as a "resource," helping leaders connect with the divine and make their work meaningful.Prayer should be an integral part of everyday life, helping individuals notice the divine in daily routines.RELEVANT RESOURCES AND LINKS:Teach Us to Pray PodcastDenver Institute for Faith and WorkFuller Theological Seminary Doctor of MinistryDe Pree Center for LeadershipChurch Leadership InstituteRelated Episodes:44. Spiritual Formation and Lectio Divina, with Eric Nevins112. The Beatitudes and Spiritual Leadership, with Mark Scandrette216. Overcoming ‘Puny' Spirituality, with Warren Brown and Brad StrawnDid you know Spiritual Life and Leadership has been named the #1 Spiritual Leadership Podcast by the Feedspot Podcasters Database? Check it out HERE!
Dave and Monica Hickman are entrepreneurs whose leadership has been marked by believing that Jesus doesn't want a relationship with us; he wants to be one with us. The Hickmans founded SocialHub, a business in North Carolina that creates community-building events for luxury apartment communities and they share some of their journey in this episode about how this new perspective to their faith and work has influenced how they lead. This shift from a constant striving to "be closer" to Jesus to recognizing an inherent unity that already exists—a concept also grounded in John 17—has had practical implications in their personal lives and in modeling their understanding of unity with Christ in a business context. Highlights On proximity to Jesus: “For me, all the striving was just neutralized because you're starting from the finish line. Instead of this journey that so many of us are used to of praying to receive Christ... the next steps in your Christian journey was to get closer and closer to Jesus over time. And while that's motivating to some degree because you're working towards something, it can also be really detrimental to your spiritual health as well, and turning you into just a Christian workaholic of always trying harder. And I think that's why Jesus always would point to our hearts. But it's not quite as sexy as saying to someone like, 'Hey, you already have everything that you could ever get.' You're as close to Christ now as you will ever experience between here and new creation. So now it's learning what's true of you having already arrived, learning what's true of you as 'the beloved Son in whom he loves, in whom he's well pleased,' that declaration over Jesus." - Dave Hickman On the art of hospitality: "I think just who we are as people and really driving hospitality, connecting people, enjoying life with others has kind of flown not only from us but from our staff, because they're just so amazing and they really do care for people. And I think that is really what sets us apart in the industry. Not only being able to create unique experiences for people on site but welcome them in a warm way, showing respect, being kind, being a good person." - Monica Hickman Resources Download the episode transcript. Closer Than Close: Awakening to the Freedom of Your Union with Christ by Dave Hickman How Charlotte startup SocialHub plans to grow across the Southeast "Until the unlimited, unbridled and unrelenting love of God takes root in our life, until God's reckless pursuit of us captures our imagination, until our head knowledge of God settles into our heart through pure grace, nothing really changes.” - Running on Empty by Fil Anderson Do you like The Faith & Work Podcast? See more great resources at Denver Institute for Faith & Work or find us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn @denverinstitute
Ben Nussbaum, VP of Sales at OnCenter and associate director of Faith & Work Chicago, opens up about what it's really like to stay true to your faith in the ups and downs of a sales career. He talks about the struggle of selling products he wasn't fully behind and how he found a way to align his sales approach with his Christian beliefs. Ben also shares how practicing spiritual disciplines like prayer helps him stay grounded in the high-pressure world of meeting a quota and encourages leaders to create workplaces that honor the dignity of every employee. His approach to serving clients with integrity, even when it's tough, is an inspiring model for Christians in any business role. On finding stability: “That is the daily reality they live in. Either the highs are high and I think I'm awesome, or the lows are low and I think I suck. It's very hard to find equilibrium or middle ground as a disciple. And that's acually why I think the gospel is such a balm for the salesperson.” On faith in work: “What Christ has to say to us when he says, 'blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth,' that has to mean something for the way we send emails, the way we do someone's taxes, the way that we defend someone in court, the way that we script a cold call. Whatever it is, right? It's our responsibility. This is what it means to be image bearers to live out that reality or that story." On failure: "You failed. You had a crappy performance review. You didn't hit your Q3 quota, like I don't know what it is. Christ takes the failures and those who have lost much and makes something wonderful out of them. So you know, every time I miss a quota or don't hit a deadline or I didn't measure up in my job, I'm reminded that God chose what is weak to shame the strong. It is the power of God that's made perfect in my weakness. So, be weak. Be comfortable with losing. It might mean that God is ready to use you." Download the episode transcript. Follow Ben Nussbaum on LinkedIn Learn more from Faith & Work Chicago “Be comforted, small one, in your smallness. He lays no merit on you. Receive and be glad.” - CS Lewis, The Space Trilogy A Community of Hope in a World of Rage – Sermon – Ray Ortlund Praxis Labs Redemptive Entrepreneurship Model Do you like The Faith & Work Podcast? See more great resources at Denver Institute for Faith & Work or find us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn @denverinstitute
Romanita Hairston, CEO of the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust, delivers a powerful reflection on leadership, faith, and purpose. She reveals how her journey through nonprofits, tech, and philanthropy is deeply intertwined with her identity as a woman and follower of Christ. With bold inspiration from Martin Luther King Jr., Hairston challenges leaders to rise above cultural norms, embrace their full potential, and build a "Beloved Community" rooted in love and justice. She urges listeners to lead with curiosity, courage, and conviction, offering a vision of leadership that transforms not only workplaces but entire communities through faith and service. On whole-life integration: “That leads to lots of different ways we have to see ourselves in lots of different contexts. When our relationship to our children and our family is different, with the way we keep and care for our community can sometimes be different, when a lot of things become different about how we show up in environments because we are women. But it's always mediated through this question of ‘Who has God called me to be and how does that lead me to show up in this space?'” On leading with curiosity: “Women have a powerful ability to lead with curiosity. And that [saying] ‘tell me more' is I think a bit of a superpower in what women can bring to a conversation. Leading with curiosity and courage. Because it's not always, it doens't always feel safe to be curious in a context where you're supposed to know. So I think that's an unique encouragement to any leader but a very unique encouragement to women to use that superpower of curiosity.” Hear more from Romanita Hairston at Women, Work & Calling Annual Event Friday, November 1, 2024 where she will be our keynote speaker! Download the episode transcript. Thank You. I'm Sorry. Tell Me More.: How to Change the World with 3 Sacred Sayings by Rod Wilson Servant Leadership: A Journey into the Nature of Legitimate Power and Greatness by Robert K. Greenleaf Fair Play: A Game-Changing Solution for When You Have Too Much to Do (and More Life to Live) by Eve Rodsky Johari Window Do you like The Faith & Work Podcast? See more great resources at Denver Institute for Faith & Work or find us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn @denverinstitute
Resources mentioned in this episode:Women, Work, and Calling by Joanna MeyerHalf the Church by Carolyn Custis JamesDenver Institute for Faith and WorkWomen, Work, and Calling
On this Labor Day Best of Mornings with Carmen, The Denver Institute's Joanna Meyer, author of "Women, Work, and Calling," shows how the Gospel of Jesus transforms our work life, infusing it with a bigger purpose in God's redemptive plan. Tim Muehlhoff, co-author of "End the Stalemate," talks about how we need to move beyond holding others we disagree with contempt. Rather, we need to relate with more sympathy and compassion so we can have the needed conversations. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
Doug and Bob talk with Jeff Haanen the founder of The Denver Institute for Faith and Work. Jeff has learned that real transformation takes place “from the inside out.” When emotional and spiritual health and the pursuit of truth gives birth to healthy work and thriving relationships, leaders are positioned to make long-lasting positive social and cultural impact. As pastors one of the most important aspects of our calling is to help our folks in the workforce thrive and see life in that sector as mission and important to the kingdom. We hope you enjoy this episode, share it with folks in your congregation who work in the public sector. Jeff's Book: Working from the Inside Out: A Brief Guide to Inner Work That Transforms Our Outer WorldJeff's Website: https://jeffhaanen.com/ We'd love to hear from you. Drop us a line. Doug – Douglas@bendingbranches.org Bob – bob@kairospartnerships.org **Monday Morning Pastor is produced by the incredibly gifted Joel Limbauan. Check out his great video and podcast work at On a Limb Productions www.onalimbproductions.com If this podcast adds value to you, your team, or your organization, consider (1) subscribing (2) leaving a review and (3) sharing it with others
Summer is a great time to rest, enjoy the nice weather, and listen to your favorite podcasts. Tune into the Faith & Work Podcast as we kick off a four-part summer series featuring some of our best content filled with practical takeaways and great insights. For our third encore episode this summer, we explore key questions about calling. How do we discover our calling? What's the difference between our occupation and our vocation? Can they even be the same thing? This interview was recorded at one of Denver Institute's earliest events where author, educator, and organizational leader Steven Garber, joins us to talk about a broader vision for vocation. Highlights On exploring my calling: "This question of 'my calling before God and service to the world' has to be marked by a deep honest sense of humility." On vocation and occupation: "I make a distinction between vocation and occupation: vocation is the deeper, longer word that makes sense of your life and mine. It's the deeper reality. It's the deeper story that makes sense of who you are, that makes sense of who you are different than your brother and your father and your best friend and your wife and your neighbor...Occupation is a word that gets at what I do day-by-day." On the tension of work: "Everybody, everywhere has some sense of tension between what I think I was meant to do, what I really want to do, and what I have to do." Resources Download the episode transcript. Denver Institute's FREE Downloadable Resource - “A Study On Calling” More by Steve Garber: Visions of Vocation: Common Grace for the Common Good The Seamless Life: A Tapestry of Love and Learning, Worship and Work
All Shall Be Well: Conversations with Women in the Academy and Beyond
"Lots of people don't have eyes to see how good and important their work is." — Jeff Haanen Listen in on our spring book club interview as Women Scholars and Professionals book club host Jasmine Obeyesekere conducts an online discussion with author and leader Jeff Haanen where they talk about the ways inner transformation impacts our work and vocation. Are you tired of living a disintegrated life? Do you want to feel whole, be an integrated self? Jeff Haanen shows how we can seek deep spiritual health rather than be formed by our culture that influences us to live fragmented lives. He encourages us to life our inner and outer lives with integrity, both oriented towards God. He emphasizes the work of inner transformation that leads to external transformation, including how we view and participate in our work. In this finale of our Spring Book Club, we engage in conversation with Jeff Haanen about his book Working from the Inside Out: A Brief Guide to Inner Work That Transforms Our Outer World. You'll enjoy this rich conversation even if you weren't able to participate in the book club! Jeff Haanen founded the Denver Institute for Faith & Work — a community of conveners, teachers and learners offering experiences and educational resources on the gospel, work and community renewal. He led the Denver Institute as CEO for ten years before stepping down in 2022. His milestone achievements include launching their first gathering of Women, Work & Calling in 2016 and Business for the Common Good in 2017. Jeff has published cover stories for Christianity Today in October 2018 and February 2019. Apart from his book Working from the Inside Out, Jeff has also published An Uncommon Guide to Retirement: Finding God's Purpose for the Next Season of Life. Jeff graduated from Valparaiso University and has a Master of Divinity from Denver Seminary. He is also a Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst. Today, Jeff works with servant-leaders in positions of influence in business, investing, and higher education who want to embody “love God and love your neighbor as yourself” in their work and arenas of influence. He lives in Denver with his wife and four daughters and enjoys the outdoors and travel. Programming Note: We'll be taking a two-month summer break here at The Women Scholars and Professionals Podcast. Our team will be resting and reconnecting and planning for the future during June and July, so we encourage you to catch up on back episodes, get some rest yourself if you can, and watch for our next season to begin in August. So jump right in! We're so glad you're here. — Ann Boyd For show notes or more information please visit our article at The Well. If you'd like to support the work of InterVarsity's Women Scholars and Professionals, including future podcasts such as this episode, you can do so at givetoiv.org/wsap. Thank you for listening!
Here at Reintegrate, we believe that through your day-to-day work, you are on the frontlines of ministry, serving others – your customers or clients, your suppliers, your co-workers, and the community in which you work.Women now have professional opportunities beyond those of previous generations. But sadly, as women have seen their roles grow at work, the church's vision for women's work and calling has not grown along with it. This has left women feeling isolated and under-resourced.In this episode, we talk with Joanna Meyer, author of Women, Work, and Calling: Step into Your Place in God's World (InterVarsity Press, 2023). Joanna Meyer is the Director of Public Engagement and the Executive Director of Women, Work, and Calling at the Denver Institute for Faith & Work. She also is the host of The Faith & Work Podcast. Prior to her work there, Joanna worked in global telecom, nonprofit consulting, and campus ministry. She has a Master of Arts in Social Entrepreneurship from Bakke Graduate University. Scroll down to read more about this episode.Subscribe on your favorite podcast app!On this EpisodeIn our discussion with Joanna Meyer, she addresses multiple tensions that Christian women face – between home and work and between the great gifts that they have and the limiting beliefs that hold them back from providing their workplaces with the fullness of those gifts. All the while having to navigate the complex and sometimes difficult gender dynamics in the workplace. She offers great advice for both women and the men who work and live with them!You can purchase this book from independent booksellers Byron and Beth Borger at Hearts & Minds Bookstore. Order online through their secure server or call 717-246-333. Mention that you heard about this book on the Reintegrate Podcast and get 20% off.Thanks for listening!Please share this podcast with your friends. Your hosts are Dr. Bob Robinson and David Loughney.Go to re-integrate.org for the latest articles on reintegrating your callings with God's mission and online resources for further learning. You can also find out about a Bible study book that you can use in your small group or individual devotions: Reintegrate Your Vocation with God's Mission.You'll find more episodes and ways to contact Bob and David on Reintegrate's podcast page. Get full access to Bob Robinson's Substack at bobrobinsonre.substack.com/subscribe
Here at Reintegrate, we believe that through your day-to-day work, you are on the frontlines of ministry, serving others – your customers or clients, your suppliers, your co-workers, and the community in which you work. Women now have professional opportunities beyond those of previous generations. But, sadly, as women have seen their roles grow at work, the church's vision for women's work and calling has not grown along with it. This has left women feeling isolated and under-resourced. In Joanna Meyer's new book, Women, Work, and Calling: Step into Your Place in God's World (InterVarsity Press, 2023), she addresses multiple tensions that Christian women face – between home and work and between the great gifts that they have and the limiting beliefs and that hold them back from providing their workplaces with the fullness of those gifts. All the while having to navigate the complex and sometimes difficult gender dynamics in the workplace. Joanna Meyer is the Director of Public Engagement and the Executive Director of Women, Work, and Calling at the Denver Institute for Faith & Work. She also is the host of The Faith & Work Podcast. Prior to her work there, Joanna worked in global telecom, nonprofit consulting, and campus ministry. She has a Master of Arts in Social Entrepreneurship from Bakke Graduate University. You can purchase this book from independent booksellers Byron and Beth Borger at Hearts & Minds Bookstore. Order online through their secure server or call 717-246-333. Mention that you heard about this book on the Reintegrate Podcast and get 20% off. Thanks for listening! Please share this podcast with your friends. Your hosts are Dr. Bob Robinson and David Loughney. Go to re-integrate.org for the latest articles on reintegrating your callings with God's mission and online resources for further learning. You can also find out about a Bible study book that you can use in your small group or individual devotions: Reintegrate Your Vocation with God's Mission. You'll find more episodes and ways to contact Bob and David on Reintegrate's podcast page.
The workplace can be a setting where people see their worth and have it honored by others. It can also be a hub of discouragement, aimlessness, and a lack of encouragement. On this episode of Being Human, host Steve Cuss welcomes Jeff Haanen, author of Working from the Inside Out. Haanen, who is the founder of the Denver Faith and Work Institute, sheds light on how inner work can shape outer work and what it looks like to live out Christianity in jobs and careers. He provides listeners with a starting point for thinking theologically about their work and gives pastors some tips for helping their congregants feel seen in their work lives. Cuss and Haanen talk about dignifying all types of honest work, the value of physical labor, and what it looks like to work unto the Lord when career and passion don't align. Resources mentioned in this episode include: Denver Institute for Faith and Work Working from the Inside Out: A Brief Guide to Inner Work That Transforms Our Outer World by Jeff Haanen The Center for Faith and Work Lesslie Newbigin Charlotte Institute for Faith & Work Nashville Institute for Faith and Work Made to Flourish “God of the Second Shift” Treatment Technology Babette's Feast “Being Human with Steve Cuss” is a production of Christianity Today Executive Produced by Erik Petrik and Mike Cosper Produced and Edited by Matt Stevens Associate Producers: McKenzie Hill, Raed Gilliam, and Abby Perry Theme song by Dan Phelps Original Music by Andy Gullahorn Mix Engineer: Kevin Morris Graphic Design: Amy Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The workplace can be a setting where people see their worth and have it honored by others. It can also be a hub of discouragement, aimlessness, and a lack of encouragement. On this episode of Being Human, host Steve Cuss welcomes Jeff Haanen, author of Working from the Inside Out. Haanen, who is the founder of the Denver Faith and Work Institute, sheds light on how inner work can shape outer work and what it looks like to live out Christianity in jobs and careers. He provides listeners with a starting point for thinking theologically about their work and gives pastors some tips for helping their congregants feel seen in their work lives. Cuss and Haanen talk about dignifying all types of honest work, the value of physical labor, and what it looks like to work unto the Lord when career and passion don't align. Resources mentioned in this episode include: Denver Institute for Faith and Work Working from the Inside Out: A Brief Guide to Inner Work That Transforms Our Outer World by Jeff Haanen The Center for Faith and Work Lesslie Newbigin Charlotte Institute for Faith & Work Nashville Institute for Faith and Work Made to Flourish “God of the Second Shift” Treatment Technology Babette's Feast “Being Human with Steve Cuss” is a production of Christianity Today Executive Produced by Erik Petrik and Mike Cosper Produced and Edited by Matt Stevens Associate Producers: McKenzie Hill, Raed Gilliam, and Abby Perry Theme song by Dan Phelps Original Music by Andy Gullahorn Mix Engineer: Kevin Morris Graphic Design: Amy Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Carmen helps us look at Jesus day in Bethany, his meal at the house of Simon, the anointing of his feet by Mary, and the hardening of Judas' heart. The Denver Institute's Joanna Meyer, author of "Women, Work, and Calling," shows how the Gospel of Jesus transforms our work life, infusing it with a bigger purpose in God's redemptive plan. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
It is time for part three of our four-part series, Advice From a Woman. Today, Christian women face multiple tensions between home and work, navigating complex gender dynamics in the workplace, and social pressure to hold together picture-perfect lives. Joanna Meyer addresses a critical gap in Christian women's discipleship by speaking to the roles we play in public and professional life. Heather also adds another tool to your social toolkit as she discusses social media and how your employer or potential employer may be using it to learn more about who you are. The lines between our private and public lives can blur when we log online. Heather gives you a tip she thinks you should remember every time you post. Guest Bio Joanna Meyer is director of public engagement at the Denver Institute for Faith & Work, where she leads public events, hosts the Faith & Work Podcast, and founded Women, Work, & Calling. Her latest book is called Women, Work, and Calling, step into your place in God's world. Host Bio Heather Thompson Day is an associate professor of communication at Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan. She is the author of eight books, including I'll See You Tomorrow and It's Not Your Turn. Reach out to Heather on X, the app formerly known as Twitter at @HeatherTDay and on Instagram @heatherthompsonday. Receive Heather's weekly inspirational email every Friday at 7pm EST; sign up at www.heatherthompsonday.com/links. Some links we discuss in this episode: Viral reel: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CsWHNOJgi_G/ Christianity Today Article: https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2023/october/wilkin-women-ministry-leaders-church-staff-wages-lifeway.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What role can prayer play in an organization? When it comes to leadership how might we implement prayer as a key practice? In today's episode, we share the stage with our sibling podcast Teach Us To Pray hosted by Jeff Hoffmeyer, Denver Institute's VP of Advancement. For this conversation focused on prayer at an organizational level Jeff interviews Peter Greer, President & CEO of HOPE International about his newly released co-authored book Lead with Prayer: The Spiritual Habits of World-Changing Leaders. Resources: Download the episode transcript. If you enjoyed this conversation buy the book Lead with Prayer: The Spiritual Habits of World-Changing Leaders. Looking for even more resources on how to implement some of these prayer practices in your life? Check out the Lead with Prayer website.
One-third of our waking lives is spent at work. Work is where we make culture and come into contact with our world. Work is central to God's mission to redeem souls, systems, and structures. And God works through our work to bring hope to the brokenness of our surrounding culture.The way of Jesus Christ is good news for the world, and that includes the transformation of our ordinary work into a sacred calling. Ross Chapman and Ryan Tafilowski show how work is a way to love God, serve our neighbors, and live the ways of Jesus. With a broader understanding of God's work in the world, we are able to engage our daily work as part of how God makes all things new.Ross, co-author of Faithful Work: In the Daily Grind with God and for Others, invites you to reflect on the meaning and purpose of your life's work and to transform your work into service to those around you.Ross Chapman is the CEO of Denver Institute for Faith & Work. He previously founded and served as president and executive director of For Evansville in Evansville, Indiana. He holds a doctorate of ministry in faith, work, economics, and vocation from Fuller Theological Seminary. He lives in the Denver area with his wife, Candace, and their three sons. ____________________________________________________________Follow Gem on Instagram and grab a copy of her new book Hold That Thought. You can also join her in the Replenish Community.
What does it mean to be shrewd? Does the Bible really tell us to work in this way? In this episode, we discuss Luke 16 The Parable of the Shrewd Manager, and learn more about how this quality can inform our work. Listen in as we hear from guest speaker and longtime friend of Denver Institute, Dr. Ryan Tafilowski. Ryan currently serves as assistant professor of theology and chair of the Theology Department at Denver Seminary and pastors Foothills Fellowship Church in Littleton, CO. Resources: Download the episode transcript. Business for the Common Good Tickets are on sale now! Join us on Friday, March 8 at Hyatt Regency DTC (Please note, this year's event is in-person only) Book Sale! Our publisher InterVarsity Press is offering 3 of Denver Institute's recent books for 25% off the cover price with free economy shipping through January 31st. Visit the website HERE and use coupon code: IVPWORK Featured titles are: Faithful Work: In the Daily Grind with God and For Others by Ross Chapman and Ryan Tafilowski Women, Work, & Calling: Step into Your Place in God's World by Joanna Meyer Working from the Inside Out: A Brief Guide to the Inner Work that Transforms Our Outer World by Jeff Haanen
Jeff Haanan is the founder of The Denver Institute for Faith and Work. He has a lot to say about practicing faith in the marketplace but also about how to live and work from a deeply authentic place. He also writes for Christianity Today and is the author of two books on work. One is An Uncommon Guide to Retirement, and his most recent is called Working From the Inside Out. When Jeff talks about work, he talks about things like thinking theologically about your job, and about living a holy life through your work. Its a great conversation about a huge chunk of our lives … I hope you listen. Show Notes: Jeff's Study Guide: A0331-study-guide.pdf (ivpress.com)
The internal health of our lives deeply affects who we are becoming and the quality of work we can offer to the world. So how do we practice emotional and vocational health in our lives, and what might it look like? In this episode of The Faith & Work Podcast, we discuss Denver Institute's founder Jeff Haanen's newest book Working from the Inside Out. "Working from the Inside Out pulls back the veil on the deep emotional and vocational challenges faced by the majority of workers and shows how work can become a way to love God, serve our neighbors, and demonstrate the gospel to the world. Bringing together emotional, relational, vocational, intellectual, and civic health through the seamless thread of vocation, Jeff Haanen offers a way out of the disintegration of our culture and toward a reintegrated life lived in response to God's voice."
Entrepreneurs build things. We create. Innovate. We follow in God's footsteps by forming new things.But, how often do we think about our own formation? How our habits and our work are shaping us into becoming certain kinds of people?This week on the show, Rusty talks with Jeff Haanen, the founder and former executive director of the Denver Institute of Faith and Work and the author of the recently released book: “Working From the Inside Out: A Brief Guide to Inner Work That Transforms Our Outer World.”As a veteran of the movement, Jeff understands the unique place entrepreneurs fit within it. While most Christians struggle to find meaning and purpose in their work, entrepreneurs face the opposite problem. We often put too much emphasis on what we do and root our whole identity in it.So what would it look like for us to be formed by something larger than our businesses? How can our identity in Christ empower us to better live out our call to create?We unpack these questions in more in this episode of the Faith Driven Entrepreneur Podcast.Get the book: https://www.ivpress.com/working-from-the-inside-outLearn more about Faith Driven Entrepreneur: https://www.faithdrivenentrepreneur.org/Podcast episode #64: https://www.faithdrivenentrepreneur.org/podcast-inventory/2019/7/9/god-of-the-second-shift-jeff-haanen
What does it look like to live a life of generosity? What are some simple ways to make your investments have a lasting and powerful impact on the world? Listen in as we hear from Eric Most, President of the National Christian Foundation Rocky Mountains and a current Denver Institute board member. In this episode, Eric Most outlines some common giving "mistakes" and provides helpful, practical steps to better steward the resources God has entrusted to us.
There's been an interesting trend happening in Christian culture. It seems that Christians today are more open to and looking for a practice of rhythms and self-reflection than ever before. Society as a whole has become more accepting of self-reflection and inner-work, but we've especially seen this become a common theme in the church. I'm talking about rhythms of spiritual practices like the Prayer of Examen and a renewed focus on your interior life. In this episode, we're going to explore how this movement is being seen in the in our working life as well. Saddleback Content Development Pastor Jason Wieland talks with Jeff Haanen, founder of the Denver Institute of Faith and Work and author of the new book Working From the Inside Out. Jeff and Jason talk about how he is seeing this desire for rhythm and inner-work playing out in the workplace, why it's important to seek deep spiritual growth, how people change, and much more. Working From the Inside Out by Jeff Haanen releases on December 12. Pre-Order now here. Doable Discipleship is a Saddleback Church podcast produced and hosted by the Saddleback Spiritual Growth Team. It premiered in 2017 and now offers more than 300 episodes. Episodes release every Tuesday on your favorite podcast app and on the Saddleback Church YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/saddleback). Doable Discipleship is a proud part of the Saddleback Family of Podcasts. To learn more about the Saddleback Family of Podcasts, visit saddleback.com/podcasts.
Today I'm talking with Joanna Meyer, the author of the recently released book Women, Work and Calling. No matter what title you have or don't have, we are all working women. People, tasks, and schedules fill our days and we all have influence in these spheres. How do you respond to God's calling? How does God grow our soul through our work? How do we tap into our vocational power? Joanna Meyer is director of public engagement at the Denver Institute for Faith & Work, where she leads public events, hosts the Faith & Work Podcast, and founded Women, Work, & Calling, a national initiative that equips Christian women for godly influence in public life. Prior to joining the Institute, she worked in global telecom, nonprofit consulting, and campus ministry with Cru. Joanna served as associate faculty at Denver Seminary and completed a certificate in Women in Leadership through Cornell University. She contributed to Women & Work and has written for Faith Driven Entrepreneur and various Denver Institute publications. ______________________________________________________Follow Gem on Instagram and grab a copy of her new book Hold That Thought. You can also join her in the Replenish Community.
Today I'm talking with Joanna Meyer, the author of the recently released book Women, Work and Calling. No matter what title you have or don't have, we are all working women. People, tasks, and schedules fill our days and we all have influence in these spheres. How do you respond to God's calling? How does God grow our soul through our work? How do we tap into our vocational power? Joanna Meyer is director of public engagement at the Denver Institute for Faith & Work, where she leads public events, hosts the Faith & Work Podcast, and founded Women, Work, & Calling, a national initiative that equips Christian women for godly influence in public life. Prior to joining the Institute, she worked in global telecom, nonprofit consulting, and campus ministry with Cru. Joanna served as associate faculty at Denver Seminary and completed a certificate in Women in Leadership through Cornell University. She contributed to Women & Work and has written for Faith Driven Entrepreneur and various Denver Institute publications. ______________________________________________________Follow Gem on Instagram and grab a copy of her new book Hold That Thought. You can also join her in the Replenish Community.
WANT THE FULL EPISODE?Check out Ep.116 I Brian Gray I Deciding to Integrate Faith and Work: WWJD in your company?, or download it directly using this link.Brian Gray joins Sanger and Shawn to explore faith integration, stewardship, and confession in business. KEY TOPICS What it looks like to integrate faith and work without becoming an HR liability.Putting stewardship into action in your work.Asking yourself, “WWJD if he was in my position at my company today?”Confession as a practice in business. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEEp.97 I Dr. David Daniels I Deciding with Biblical Principles: Embracing God's Guidance for a Thriving Life and Business CONNECT WITH USwww.decidedlypodcast.com Join us on Instagram: @decidedlypodcast Join us on FacebookShawn's Instagram: @shawn_d_smith Sanger's Instagram: @sangersmith GRAB YOUR COPY OF SANGER'S BOOK A Life Rich with Significance: Transforming Your Wealth to Meaningful Impact MAKING A FINANCIAL DECISION?At Decidedly Wealth Management, we focus on decision-making as the foundational element of success, in our effort to empower families to purposefully apply their wealth to fulfill their values and build a thriving legacy. LEARN MOREwww.decidedlywealth.comSUBSCRIBE TO OUR WEEKLY DECISION-MAKING TIP EMAILCONNECT WITH BRIAN GRAYFaith and Work Non-Profit: denverinstitute.org Leadership and Vocational Development Program: 5280fellows.org National Network of Vocational Discipleship Organizational Leaders: citygate.com Brian is the Vice President of Formation at the Denver Institute of Faith and Work and leads the 5280 Fellowship program - a spiritual formation and professional development program for professionals. Prior to landing at the Institute of Faith and Work, he served in pastoral ministry for thirteen years and at Denver Seminary for four years. His vocation includes moving ideas into life through relationships and conversation.
Brian Gray joins Sanger and Shawn to explore faith integration, stewardship, and confession in business. KEY TOPICS What it looks like to integrate faith and work without becoming an HR liability.Putting stewardship into action in your work.Asking yourself, “WWJD if he was in my position at my company today?”Confession as a practice in business.DON'T HAVE TIME FOR THE FULL EPISODE? Check out the 11-minute highlight clip, Ep.116 HIGHLIGHT I A Kingdom-based perspective of work, or download it directly using this link.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEEp.97 I Dr. David Daniels I Deciding with Biblical Principles: Embracing God's Guidance for a Thriving Life and Business CONNECT WITH USwww.decidedlypodcast.com Join us on Instagram: @decidedlypodcast Join us on FacebookShawn's Instagram: @shawn_d_smith Sanger's Instagram: @sangersmith GRAB YOUR COPY OF SANGER'S BOOK A Life Rich with Significance: Transforming Your Wealth to Meaningful Impact MAKING A FINANCIAL DECISION?At Decidedly Wealth Management, we focus on decision-making as the foundational element of success, in our effort to empower families to purposefully apply their wealth to fulfill their values and build a thriving legacy. LEARN MOREwww.decidedlywealth.comSUBSCRIBE TO OUR WEEKLY DECISION-MAKING TIP EMAILCONNECT WITH BRIAN GRAYFaith and Work Non-Profit: denverinstitute.org Leadership and Vocational Development Program: 5280fellows.org National Network of Vocational Discipleship Organizational Leaders: citygate.com Brian is the Vice President of Formation at the Denver Institute of Faith and Work and leads the 5280 Fellowship program - a spiritual formation and professional development program for professionals. Prior to landing at the Institute of Faith and Work, he served in pastoral ministry for thirteen years and at Denver Seminary for four years. His vocation includes moving ideas into life through relationships and conversation.
Your work matters. God cares a great deal of what you do in the 9 to 5. Whether you are working as a mechanic in a garage, a C-suite executive, or a homemaker, God cares about your work. Listen in as Travis continues his discussion with Jeff Haanen on his book, Working from the Inside Out (IVP, 2023). Jeff is a writer, entrepreneur, and founder of the Denver Institute. It's a conversation about how we follow God in our workplace, how transformation takes place, and how we can walk with God in the space where we spend most of our lives. Sign up for the Apollos Watered newsletter.Help support the ministry of Apollos Watered and transform your world today!
Many women have professional opportunities beyond their grandmother’s dreams but are not trained to integrate their faith and work. Here to help is Joanna Meyer of Denver Institute for Faith & Work. She will address this gap in women’s discipleship, providing a theological framework for women’s calling and influence. Join us as we help women take up their calling and step into their place in God’s world! EQUIPPERS - Our next ZOOM MEETING is TOMORROW, Thursday, November 16! REGISTRATION DETAILS ARE IN YOUR E-MAIL INBOX. Not an Equipper and want to attend? Become an Equipper Today!
Does your work matter to God? What does that look like? How do we glorify God in the 9 to 5? How much does Sunday influence our Monday? Travis welcomes Jeff Haanen to the show to discuss his book, Working from the Inside Out (IVP, 2023). Jeff is a writer, entrepreneur, and founder of the Denver Institute. It's a conversation about how we follow God in our workplace where we spend most of our lives. It's insightful and it will be transformative for all who seek to do their work for the glory of God. Sign up for the Apollos Watered newsletter.Help support the ministry of Apollos Watered and transform your world today!
Joanna Meyer, author of "Women, Work, and Calling: Step Into Your Place in God's World," is with us this week to share a vital message: The world needs who God made you to be!" Since 2015, Joanna has had the privilege of leading the Denver Institute for Faith & Work's programming for Christian women about work and calling. Her commitment flows from the belief that work plays a critical role in God's mission. To demonstrate the breadth and nuance of God's character, we need women and men to be vitally engaged in workplaces, homes, and organizations across our communities, utilizing the full extent of their God-given gifts. Learn more about Women, Work, and Calling Conference: NOV. 4, 2023 In-person or OnlineDownload the Study Guide to "Women, Work, and Calling": STUDY GUIDEVisit Joanna's website: WOMEN, WORK, & CALLINGDownload Season 13 Guide: THE LANGUAGE OF LOVEJoin Janell's online community and keep the conversation going: HEARTLIFT CENTRALSupport the showToday's Heartlift with Janell is currently fully supported by Heartlift International, a 501(c)3 committed to making home and family the safest, most secure place on earth. Every resource developed, every podcast recorded, and every book written has one goal: To help families become stronger every day. Learn more about Heartlift International and help support this podcast with your tax-deductible donation: https://www.janellrardon.com/heartliftinternational/
Denver Institute has launched into its next season under the leadership of CEO, Ross Chapman. In this episode of The Faith & Work Podcast, we continue our 3 part series with "What's Next: Work & the Church." In this episode, we hear from pastors Neil Long and Phil Heller, who reflect on how they learned about the importance of faith & work integration.
On today's episode, we're joined by Joanna Meyer, Founder of Women, Work, and Calling at The Denver Institute of Faith and Work. Together, we go deep into the complex and rewarding landscape of understanding God's call in the lives of women and their work. We start by exploring the biblical foundation of callings, laying out the unique roles that both Adam and Eve were assigned. Joanna reveals the profound implications of "the fall" on these roles and the callings of men and women in general. The episode is enriched with the concept of "vocational imagination," a term that Joanna beautifully defines, providing actionable insights on how modern women can use this to navigate life. We talk about the roles women have been boxed into by society and even by faith communities, and how we can break free to recognize and live out our diverse callings.A highlight of this episode is our discussion on "Soul Care" for the working woman, which goes beyond traditional spiritual activities like prayer and church attendance. Joanna shares how practices like the "breath prayer" can be seamlessly integrated into a busy workday for a more mindful and fulfilling life.This episode is not just a discussion but a call to action for every woman to understand and step into her unique calling with confidence. Whether you're struggling to find your purpose, seeking ways to juggle work and family, or looking for spiritual rejuvenation, this episode has something invaluable to offer.Resources listed in this episode: Women, Work, and Calling: Get the book here!Women, Work, and Calling Podcast: https://www.womenworkandcalling.com/podcastsWomen, Work, and Calling Website: https://www.womenworkandcalling.com/The Denver Institute: https://denverinstitute.org/Follow Joanna Meyer on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joannameyerco/Where do you Need a Confidence Boost in your Mompreneurship Journey? Take the Confident Mompreneur Calculator to determine where your focus should be. No more struggling with where to start. Figure out where in your business, motherhood, or household harmony to pay attention to for big results!Did you listen to an episode and love it? Let me know! Tag me with your "aha" moments and Follow me on Instagram and Facebook!
Denver Institute has launched into its next season under the leadership of CEO, Ross Chapman. In this episode of The Faith & Work Podcast, we kick off a 3 part series titled "What's Next for Denver Institute?" Hear more about how we narrowed in on our new vision and mission statements; and what this next season could mean for you.
What would the world look like if more workers were fully engaged? In this episode of The Faith & Work Podcast, we hear from two members of the Denver Institute staff Ross Chapman, CEO, and Jeff Hoffmeyer, VP of Advancement, as they review and discuss the findings of the "State of the Global Workplace Report" for 2023 that was done by GALLUP. Some of the top findings include: The majority of the world's employees are quiet quitting. Employee stress remained at a record high. Engagement matters more than where workers work.
Joanna serves as Denver Institute's Director of Public Engagement and oversees the Women & Vocation Initiative. Prior to coming to the Institute, she worked in global telecom, nonprofit consulting, and campus ministry with Cru. She served as associate faculty at Denver Seminary and as a sewing instructor at Fancy Tiger Crafts. She has an MA in Social Entrepreneurship from Bakke Graduate University and graduated magna cum laude from the University of Colorado, Boulder. Joanna wrote chapter 8 in Women & Work, entitled, “The Grief and Grace of an Unexpected Career.” In this episode, she and Courtney discuss: Effects of the Pandemic What is the Faith and Work movement? Women's Role in the Kingdom of God The Grief of an Unexpected Career Caring for Women without Children Thank you for listening. If this content is helpful to you as you seek to live out your God-given calling to His glory, purchase Women & Work: Bearing God's Image and Joining in His Mission through our Work, or donate today to help us continue to produce more inspiring content! RESOURCES MENTIONED Women & Work: Bearing God's Image and Joining in His Mission through our Work Joanna' Podcast with the Denver Faith Institute, The Faith & Work Podcast Episode 23 of the Women & Work Podcast Called Together: A Biblical Look at Gender in the Workplace
What does it look like to thrive? Listen in as The Faith & Work Podcast talks with Ross Chapman, CEO of Denver Institute, on what Harvard and Scripture have to say about flourishing in all aspects of life. Additionally, over the last six months, Ross conducted a listening tour, talking to the organization's key stakeholders, leaders in our community, and outside observers to gain a fresh perspective on the role Denver Institute can fill in our community.
As Christians how do we deal with disappointment in our work? How can communicating expectations clearly and asking the right questions of our organization help us navigate discouraging moments? In this episode, Joanna Meyer talks with Jeff Hoffmeyer, vice president of advancement at Denver Institute, and Lisa Slayton, founder of Tamim Partners, about the challenges and wisdom they have gleaned from persevering through workplace disappointments.
Conversations around women and work are complicated, often heated, and rarely satisfying. The heart of the issue for women is: how can we thrive in our capacity for productive work as well as provide care for others (children, aging parents, and other loved ones). This conversation hit fever pitch during the pandemic and it seems we've been in a prolonged season of flux since then. The conversation in the church feels tense too. There's been a gap in discipleship regarding women and work for decades now, and trusted voices are few. Not only that, but women often endure conflict or judgment from both sides of the work vs. stay home divide. We need to be having a better conversation. On this episode of All Things we are having that conversation! Joanna Meyer, the founder of Women, Work, & Calling (an initiative of the Denver Institute of Faith & Work), helps us think biblically and practically about the issues of work and family that women face today. She invites us to think more holistically and it's so helpful. We are all made for productive work, so I invite you listen for some soul-deep encouragement.You can learn more about Joanna Meyer's work here: https://denverinstitute.org/contributor/joanna-meyer/ You can learn more about Women, Work & Calling here: https://www.womenworkandcalling.com/ Fair Play: A Game-Changing Solution for When You Have Too Much to Do (and More Life to Live): https://amzn.to/3S31jh9 Called Together: A Biblical Look at Gender in the Workplace by Joanna Meyer: https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/view/63855492/calledtogether-final Women & Work: https://womenwork.net/
This week the Faith & Work Podcast discusses the importance of making your assumptions at work explicit. Everyone has their own unique working styles, strengths, and quirks that they bring to the workplace. In this episode, we hear from Brian Gray, Denver Institute's VP of Formation and the Director of the 5280 Fellowship, on the topic of transforming team relationships with user guides.
Dr. Ryan Tafilowski is an expert in the rise of the Nazi party in Germany 100 years ago and the German church's response to the movement. It's here where the concept of Christian nationalism became a divisive issue in the church. Ryan and I talk about the similarities and dissimilarities between German Christian Nationalism and modern American Chrisitan Nationalism. Ryan holds a PhD in systematic theology, a master's in theology in history from the University of Edinburgh, and a bachelor's degree in biblical studies from Colorado Christian University. Tafilowski has served as an adjunct professor in the Division of Christian Thought at Denver Seminary, adjunct professor of theology at Colorado Christian University, and postgraduate instructor in theology and ecclesiastical history at the University of Edinburgh. He serves as the lead pastor at Foothills Fellowship Church in Denver and as Theologian-in-Residence at the Denver Institute for Faith and Work.
“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” -Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. When you live it and learn it, you can lead it… hence I am so excited to welcome Dr. Lucille Johnson to the T&T mic! Dr. Lucille is an accomplished public health consultant with a wealth of knowledge and experience! She is on a mission to level up public health care, education, and awareness for communities of all socioeconomic statuses as well as being a strong representation on the business side of it all. Dr. Lucille shares her personal and business journey in health and wellness, sharing golden nuggets throughout on how you can stay mindful to stay healthy and tuned-in to what your body (and mind) are telling you. There is no better time than now to advocate for yourself so you can advocate for others- so you can ultimately chase the mission/dream and walk in purpose, whatever that might be. Highlights: Health, wellness, and healing. Health care and lack thereof. Advocacy, education, and meeting people where they are at. Graceful disruption. Nutrition and health care in communities of color. Access and knowing your worth. Personal responsibility and due diligence, even when you think you are “healthy”. Therapy, Therapy, Therapy! Dr. Lucille Johnson Lucille Johnson is an accomplished public health consultant dedicated to building social capital through community outreach, engagement, education, training, research, and advocacy. She served as an executive with the Center for African American Health for fifteen years before founding Affinity Consulting Services, LLC, of which she is CEO. Lucille also served as a PACT Community Research Liaison establishing working partnerships between academic researchers and individuals within community for 10 years. As an advisory board member, trainer, and curriculum developer for the Center for Public Health Practice's Patient Navigator Training Collaborative, she collaborates with colleagues on the development, standardization, and sustainability of the growing patient navigation workforce. Dr. Johnson holds an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Public Service from the Denver Institute of Urban Studies and Master of Arts in Psychology and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degrees from Regis University. She is an alumna Fellow of the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation's Livingston Fellowship Program, Regional Institute for Health and Environmental Leadership Program, and a Mental Health First Aid instructor. Lucille is a dedicated advocate for, and encourager of well-being, healthy lifestyle behaviors, and supports and coaches' others to be intentional about self-care. Connect with T&T: IG: @TurmericTequila Facebook: @TurmericAndTequila Website: www.TurmericAndTequila.com Host: Kristen Olson IG: @Madonnashero Tik Tok: @Madonnashero Website: www.KOAlliance.com
On today's episode of Ritter On Real Estate, we chat with Tony Julianelle. Tony is a successful organizational leader with more than 20 years in real estate and financial services who is passionate about developing people and serving customers. He is a consultant to various business partners, focusing on strategy, execution, and bottom-line business results. Before joining Atlas, Tony worked with Wells Fargo, holding various leadership positions during this time. In his role as Regional Manager, he was responsible for the mortgage origination business in seven states in the mountain Midwest.Additionally, Tony has held a variety of professional and personal board positions throughout his career. Boards he has served on include: Mortgage Bankers Association of Kansas City, Colorado Mortgage Bankers Association, Habitat for Humanity (Kansas City), and Park Church Denver. He has also served as faculty for the Denver Institute of Faith and Work. Most recently, Tony has become a member of the Denver Business Journal Leadership Trust.Welcome to the podcast, Tony!Key Points From The Episode: - Tony's background working at Bank- of America as a mortgage originator. -Joining Atlas Real Estate and growing the company from 20 employees and 1500 doors to 200+ employees and 9000 doors under management across 7 states.-Tony's analysis of the current real estate market.-Homeownership and why he promotes it to his employees and tenants. -How to determine where to deploy capital in a real estate investment.-Why Atlas Real Estate prefers single-family homes as investments.-The important role of the property manager and why data is so important.-House Hacking for individuals first getting into real estate.Books Mentioned: - The Alchemist by Paulo Coeho
For all the autonomy and civil liberties allowed us in the West, few places seem as powerless and irrelevant as a suburban home during times of global civil unrest. At least that's what it often feels like as a stay-at-home mom or work-at-home mom. As a young mother, I was often frustrated by what I saw to be my own inability to enact meaningful change while taking care of my two daughters. Yet I know as a researcher and a writer that this sense of purposelessness is not limited to mothers, but can follow women-- especially Christian women--throughout various seasons of their lives.In this episode of Christian Curious, we chat with The Denver Institute's for Faith and Work's Joanna Meyer about how Christian women can find meaning and purpose through their life's calling. Joanna serves as Denver Institute's Director of Public Engagement, hosts the Faith and Work Podcast, and oversees the Women & Vocation initiative. To learn more about Joanna's work with the Women & Vocation Initiative, head over to www.womenworkandcalling.comTo learn more about Christian Curious, check out our website: www.christiancurious.com
The Faith & Work Podcast is taking a quick pause from our Virtue & Vice series to introduce you to a new face on staff. We are excited to share this episode in which we hear from and learn more about Denver Institute's new CEO, Ross Chapman. Listen in as Joanna Meyer and Brian Gray talk with Ross about his interests, family, and professional history.
Work is not primarily a thing one does to live but the thing one lives to do," wrote Dorothy Sayers. "It is, or it should be, the full expression of the worker's faculties, the thing in which he finds spiritual, mental and bodily satisfaction, and the medium in which he offers himself to God."Swift on the heels of the pandemic came the Great Resignation. Millions of people around the world voluntarily resigned from their jobs. Economists and sociologists believed that the pandemic gave people the opportunity to reevaluate their work life balance and why they are working. On this episode of Christian Curious, we speak with The Denver Institute for Faith and Work's Director of Public Engagement, Joanna Meyer, about God's calling and why we work. Joanna hosts the Faith & Work Podcast and oversees the Women and Vocation Initiative. Prior to coming to DIFW, Joanna worked with Global Telecom, nonprofit consulting, and campus ministry with Cru. She has an MA in Social Entrepreneurship and graduated magna cum laude from the University of Colorado Boulder. She also completed her a certification of Women and Leadership through Cornell University. She is a contributor to the multi-author book, Women in Work, Bearing God's Image and Joining in His Mission Through Our Work.
This fall Denver Institute published Vice & Virtue, a book that draws on historic traditions of the Christian faith to offer a framework for understanding the challenges and opportunities we encounter in the modern workplace. Our podcast conversations over the coming weeks will be framed around virtues we can cultivate in our various places of work. We will focus on the virtues of love, courage, humility, temperance, and justice learning from top leaders like Andy Crouch, Sabrina Little, and Katelyn Beaty. To kick off this series Joanna Meyer interviews Ryan Tafilowski and Dustin Moody the two men who are responsible for spearheading this project.
Hopefully you're enjoying a brief work week after having Labor Day off on Monday! On this week's episode we are taking a look at work from a Christian perspective. We're going all the way back to the beginning and unpacking the Creation Mandate and what it means to bear God's image in the spheres where he has placed us. My hope is that this episode will encourage you in your work, wherever that may. As followers of Christ you are an outpost of his kingdom whether your work is in the home, in an office, out in public, across the world, or across the street. Our God is creative and our callings are diverse—all work is a way to honor God, love him, and love others. Beyond an understanding of work, we take a quick look at a few fun and interesting statistics regarding women in the labor force and we close out with a reminder that we are limited humans and called to not only work, but to rest. Be encouraged—your work is good work! Your work is a means of bringing light to dark places. Your work matters. Be sure to check out the Women & Work Website and the Women, Work, and Calling one-day conference hosted by the Denver Institute for Faith and Work. Women in the US Workforce
On Monday, Mayor Michael B. Hancock offered many thoughts and some interesting prospects for Denver's future in his last State of the City address. Winding down his third and final term as Denver's mayor, Hancock focused mostly on what he's done for us lately — like championing programs and policies to address housing and homelessness and announcing the new Denver Institute of Racial Equity, Innovation and Reconciliation, a think tank that's supposed to improve public safety. Today on the show, host Bree Davies and producer Paul Karolyi break down Hancock's speech, respond to some of his claims, and ask: What will be Mayor Hancock's true legacy? To read or watch Hancock's whole State of the City address, click here. Paul mentioned a Westword story about the Denver Basic Income Project. You can read that here. There's plenty more Denver news you might want to know. Fortunately, we've rounded it all up for you in today's CCD newsletter: https://denver.citycast.fm/newsletter/ Hang out with us on Twitter @citycastdenver Leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (720) 500-5418 Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Denver Film presents Summer of Soul Colfax Ave. Business Improvement District presents Independents Day Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Joanna serves as Denver Institute's Director of Public Engagement and oversees the Women & Vocation Initiative. Prior to coming to the Institute, she worked in global telecom, nonprofit consulting, and campus ministry with Cru. She served as associate faculty at Denver Seminary and as a sewing instructor at Fancy Tiger Crafts. She has an MA in Social Entrepreneurship from Bakke Graduate University and graduated magna cum laude from the University of Colorado, Boulder.
On today's podcast Tim Weinhold, our Executive Editor at the Eventide Center for Faith & Investing, sits down with Jeff Haanen to discuss his recent article series for us on Retirement and Investing.On the podcast today:Tim Weinhold, Executive Editor for ECFIJeff Haanen, Founder of the Denver Institute for Faith & WorkNotes & Links:Video of this InterviewJeff's' book: An Uncommon Guide to Retirement: Finding God's Purpose for the Next Season of LifeJeff's Retirement & Investing Series:Pt 1: The Trouble with Investing for RetirementPt 2: A Biblical Perspective on RetirementPt 3: Reform Retirement, Redeem Investing-------------View our Journal for Faith & InvestingView our CoursesThis communication is provided for informational purposes only and was made possible with the financial support of Eventide Asset Management, LLC (“Eventide”), an investment adviser. Eventide Center for Faith and Investing is an educational initiative of Eventide. Information contained herein has been obtained from third-party sources believed to be reliable.Any reference to Eventide's Business 360® approach is provided for illustrative purposes only and indicates a general framework of guiding principles that inform Eventide's overall research process. Statements made by ECFI should not be interpreted as a recommendation or advice pertaining to any security. Investing involves risk including the possible loss of principal.
"If we have a vision of retirement not as a 20-year vacation but as a time of humble contribution as elders committed to the good of the world that God loves, investors are freed to take a closer look at their portfolios and make a foundational shift. God believes redemption is more important than returns. So should we."This episode features Jeff Haanen reading his recent publication to The Journal for Faith & Investing entitled, "Reform Retirement, Redeem Investing". This is the final installment in a three part series on Retirement and Investing. On the podcast today:Matt Galyon, Associate Director for ECFIJeff Haanen, Denver Institute for Faith and WorkNotes & Links:Link to this Article on the Journal for Faith & InvestingView our CoursesThis communication is provided for informational purposes only and was made possible with the financial support of Eventide Asset Management, LLC (“Eventide”), an investment adviser. Eventide Center for Faith and Investing is an educational initiative of Eventide. Information contained herein has been obtained from third-party sources believed to be reliable.Any reference to Eventide's Business 360® approach is provided for illustrative purposes only and indicates a general framework of guiding principles that inform Eventide's overall research process. Statements made by ECFI should not be interpreted as a recommendation or advice pertaining to any security. Investing involves risk including the possible loss of principal.
"Rather than seeing retirement as a never-ending vacation, the Bible paints a picture of our later years as a laying down of past work-identities and entering a new a season of rest, renewal, and reengagement as elders filled with wisdom and blessing for the coming generation(s). "This episode features Jeff Haanen reading his recent publication to The Journal for Faith & Investing entitled, "A Biblical Perspective on Retirement". This is the second in a three part series on Retirement and Investing. On the podcast today:Matt Galyon, Associate Director for ECFIJeff Haanen, Denver Institute for Faith and WorkNotes & Links:Link to this Article on the Journal for Faith & InvestingView our CoursesThis communication is provided for informational purposes only and was made possible with the financial support of Eventide Asset Management, LLC (“Eventide”), an investment adviser. Eventide Center for Faith and Investing is an educational initiative of Eventide. Information contained herein has been obtained from third-party sources believed to be reliable.Any reference to Eventide's Business 360® approach is provided for illustrative purposes only and indicates a general framework of guiding principles that inform Eventide's overall research process. Statements made by ECFI should not be interpreted as a recommendation or advice pertaining to any security. Investing involves risk including the possible loss of principal.
"Retirement as the driving motivation for investing needs to be challenged. In fact, there are a host of problems with retirement as the principal motivation for our investing." This episode features Jeff Haanen reading his recent publication to The Journal for Faith & Investing entitled, "The Trouble with Investing for Retirement". This is the first in a three part series on Retirement. On the podcast today:Matt Galyon, Associate Director for ECFIJeff Haanen, Denver Institute for Faith and WorkNotes & Links:View our Journal for Faith & InvestingView our CoursesThis communication is provided for informational purposes only and was made possible with the financial support of Eventide Asset Management, LLC (“Eventide”), an investment adviser. Eventide Center for Faith and Investing is an educational initiative of Eventide. Information contained herein has been obtained from third-party sources believed to be reliable.Any reference to Eventide's Business 360® approach is provided for illustrative purposes only and indicates a general framework of guiding principles that inform Eventide's overall research process. Statements made by ECFI should not be interpreted as a recommendation or advice pertaining to any security. Investing involves risk including the possible loss of principal.
In this episode, I have a conversation with Dustin Moody of the Denver Institute for Faith and Work. He will reveal the results of their worst boss survey. He will provide the top results and then we will talk about a few worst boss experiences. When you are done, you will see your boss differently. If you would like to contact Dustin, you can email him at dustin.moody@denverinstitute.org. Or you can go to www.denverinstitute.org. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing and tell others who might benefit from this podcast. I would like to hear from you. You can leave a comment below. I would like to hear if this was useful. Contact me on Twitter or Gettr @daringerdes or leave a video message: https://flipgrid.com/leadersmith Join our FACEBOOK COMMUNITY and continue the discussion there: https://www.facebook.com/groups/learnleadership/ or Join our LinkedIn community: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13966891/
05/24/2021 - Brian Gray - with the Denver Institute for Faith and Work, exploring the concept of calling and the Christian life
What does it look like to be a Christian at work? How can we be healthy and whole people who are better able to contribute? What is our mission in the workplace? How can we be agents of justice in and through our work? Our guest on this episode of the Reintegrate Podcast is Lisa Slayton. Lisa is the founder of Tamim Partners where she comes alongside leaders and their teams to grow in wholeness and cohesion as they seek to serve their organizations for the common good and for the flourishing of their city and the world. She is also the Director of CityGate, a new initiative of the Denver Institute for Faith and Work, which is creating a community of workers, leaders, thinkers, and makers committed to both personal transformation and bringing healing change to their cities through holistic expressions of the gospel. Lisa lives in the Pittsburgh metro area. She has been married to Roger for nearly four decades, has one adult child and two Labradors. Bible Passages: "Jesus Christ...gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good work." (Titus 2:14) "When Abram was ninety-nine years old the LORD appeared to Abram and said to him, 'I am God Almighty; walk before me, and be tamim (whole, healthy, with integrity), that I may make my covenant between me and you, and may multiply you greatly.'” (Genesis 17:1–3) Thanks for listening! Your hosts are Brendan Romigh and Dr. Bob Robinson, the Executive Director of Reintegrate. Go to re-integrate.org for the latest articles on reintegrating your callings with God’s mission, online resources for further learning, links to the Reintegrate YouTube channel, and more. On Reintegrate’s podcast page, you’ll find ways to email us to comment on this podcast.
What does it look like to pursue meaningful work in a changing world? Michaela O'Donnell helps people do just that. We talk about recalibrating expectations regarding the pace of change, what to do when your dreams don't happen right away, and how to look for breadcrumbs of God's providence along the way. In this episode, listen for my three big takeaways: That your dream coming to life is likely going to take longer than you anticipate and the importance of recalibrating your expectations. The value of taking time to reflect along the way, including processing the grief that comes with failure. And how a spirit of gratitude for whatever comes can shift your heart and mind. Loved this conversation? Be sure to watch (or listen to) the two-part video series of Michaela's keynote at the Denver Institute for Faith and Work's Women, Work, and Calling event in Nov. 2019. I've linked to them in the show notes, right here: https://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/191 MORE ABOUT MICHAELA: Michaela is the founder and CEO of the boutique creative agency Long Winter Media. She's also the Senior Director of the De Pree Center for Leadership at Fuller Seminary where she builds programs, writes, and teaches on issues of vocation, work, and leadership. Her first book, Make Work Matter: Your Guide to Meaningful Work in a Changing World comes out later this year. NEXT STEPS: GET CONNECTED WITH THE COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/devoteddreamers/ SUPPORT THE PODCAST: https://www.patreon.com/DevotedDreamersPodcast LEAVE A REVIEW: On Apple Podcasts/iTunes or Stitcher SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts * Subscribe on Android
Many people would call themselves people of faith, but how does that faith affect what they do during the work week? Denver Institute Of Faith & Work was founded to bridge the gap between faith & work, public and private, church and city. In this episode, we talk to Jeff Haanen about how they are helping people integrate their faith & work, no matter if they are just starting out their careers, switching careers, or nearing retirement. Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor's registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker's” or “dealer's” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.
We’re in a covid cocoon right now and many people have made the mistake of putting their business fundamentals on pause. We have one of two choices, we can let this pandemic stop us from growing, or we can work on ourselves, nurture our relationships, strengthen our safety net, and come out of this stronger. If we get into concentration and focus now, we are guaranteed to always be in momentum under any market condition. What are some of the key areas loan officers have been overlooking because of the pandemic and the busy refi market? Why is it so important to nurture relationships with Realtor partners right now? In this episode, mortgage industry author, speaker, consultant, and entrepreneur Jen Du Plessis talks about how we can be more intentional about the fundamentals of our business. Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode How to take ownership for not nurturing your relationships: Many loan officers could have done a better job at keeping in touch with their Realtor business partners this year, and we should own that. When we do reach out, it’s okay to admit that. It’s more honest and authentic, and people will appreciate it. Why we have to have a database of people we like: The majority of your deals next year are in the loans you’ve done before, not just for repeat business, but for referrals. That’s why we need to stay in touch with our database of past clients. The problem is, we’re often held back from getting in touch with our database because of one or two people we don’t like. Remove those people from your database so that you want to get in touch with everyone else. How to interrupt bad habits: Creating better habits is the key to growing through the covid crisis. We have to recognize a bad habit and shift by replacing it with a good habit. If we gamify our ability to stick to good habits, we can make positive changes. Guest Bio: Jen is an author, speaker, consultant, and entrepreneur in the mortgage industry. She is also the principal and Kinetic Spark Consulting. Jennifer began her career in 1983. A veteran of the industry, she has served in multiple high-level management roles, holds a Commercial Lending Certificate, is a Certified Instructor for VAR, and sits on various boards both in and out of the lending industry. Jennifer attended Colorado State University as well as the Denver Institute of Technology with a concentration in Construction Design/Architecture. She has been featured in the Washington Post, the Washington Times, and on Good Morning America, and was recognized in Loan Origination Magazine’s Top 200 Loan Originators in the USA in 2012, putting her in the top 1% of all loan originators in the country. She has transitioned from traditional mortgage lending and is continuing to pursue her speaking and coaching passion. For more information visit https://www.jenduplessis.com/, text STRATEGY TO 66866 to schedule a consultation, and download 7 Strategies to Transform Your Business Mindset here.
The momentum of the current real estate market has created unprecedented production for mortgage professionals, but this short-term gain cannot be confused with long-term sustainability. The LOs that don’t have the safety net of a solid business underneath that momentum are not only at risk of a collapse, they are also experiencing significantly higher rates of burnout. People simply weren’t prepared for the rapid ramp-up of a low-interest market and while the volumes have been great, we can’t overlook the negative impacts. Even in an incredible market, we can’t ignore the challenges loan officers are facing. What are some of the specific things that are leading to the massive burnout we’re seeing in our industry? How can we mitigate the emotional and psychological effects of this market? In this episode, mortgage industry author, speaker, consultant, and entrepreneur Jen Du Plessis returns to Beyond Mortgage. She talks about common mistakes people are making in this high production market, and how she’s coaching people around them. Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode The challenges presented by a really good market: Loan officers experienced an explosion in production. If you haven’t formulated an actual business practice, you’ll end up reacting, and not actually concentrating on sustainable business practices. Not only is this leading to burnout, it also means this short-term success will eventually collapse and hurt you in the long run. How to build a more balanced life: We have a tendency to build the business to make it the strongest part of our lives, then allow for everything else to form around it. We need to invert that and make our health and relationships the center and the strong part, and build the business around those fundamentals. The connection between the virtual workplace and burnout: Human beings don’t just communicate with words, we also communicate non-verbally. When the world shifted into a virtual workspace, we were cut off from a huge portion of what makes us communicate more effectively. To counter this, we should never do a call without video, we should always position ourselves in the center of the screen, and be more animated when we talk. Guest Bio: Jen is an author, speaker, consultant, and entrepreneur in the mortgage industry. She is also the principal at Kinetic Spark Consulting. Jennifer began her career in 1983. A veteran of the industry, she has served in multiple high-level management roles, holds a Commercial Lending Certificate, is a Certified Instructor for VAR, and sits on various boards both in and out of the lending industry. Jennifer attended Colorado State University as well as the Denver Institute of Technology with a concentration in Construction Design/Architecture. She has been featured in the Washington Post, the Washington Times, and on Good Morning America, and was recognized in Loan Origination Magazine’s Top 200 Loan Originators in the USA in 2012, putting her in the top 1% of all loan originators in the country. She has transitioned from traditional mortgage lending and is continuing to pursue her speaking and coaching passion. For more information visit https://www.jenduplessis.com/, text STRATEGY TO 66866 to schedule a consultation, and download 7 Strategies to Transform Your Business Mindset here.
Joanna Meyer serves the Denver Institute for Faith & Work as Director of Public Engagement and oversees the Women & Vocation Initiative. Joanna brings her story with vulnerability and openness regarding the loss of a personal dream, and she shares how God has continued to provide opportunities to develop her voice and vision for her vocational dream as well as clarity in how to steward a path that includes unanswered prayers. Joanna teaches us what it's like to actively pursue the dream in your heart even when the path you've been called to steward involves grief and loss. I hope you'll come away from this conversation with insight on: How keep perspective even through seasons of grief and lament, What it looks like to trust and remain faithful to God even when He hasn't provided the answers you've cried out for, and Letting your soul lay fallow for a season instead of forcing optimism, trying to manage difficult emotions or solve problems that aren't yours to solve. If you're a single woman wanting to be married, if you're a married woman longing for children, if you're still not sure what your dream is or you're trying to figure out how to integrate your relational callings with your professional callings, you won't want to miss a minute of this honest conversation with my friend Joanna. Looking for the show notes? You'll find them right here: https://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/171 NEXT STEP: GET CONNECTED WITH THE COMMUNITY: Join the Devoted Dreamers Podcast Facebook Group for passionate Christian women with a dream. It's a place to gather with other like-minded Christian women who are taking next steps toward their God-shaped dreams. Because none of us were meant to do this alone! BECOME A DEVOTED DREAMERS PATRON: Listener support makes this show possible! Click here to learn more about how you can get involved! LEAVE A REVIEW: On Apple Podcasts/iTunes or Stitcher Subscribe on Apple Podcasts * Subscribe on Android
The COVID-19 pandemic has created chaos for many families. Women are finding themselves in the middle of the upheaval, needing to make up for lost income or needing increased flexibility to care for children home from school. For those in frontline positions as part of their paid work, health risks may be an additional stressor as women determine what they need from their work life under unprecedented circumstances. It's for this reason we invited Joanna Meyer to help us kick off our newest series, Work Flip, where we'll be exploring what it means to pivot in work due to the pandemic. Joanna leads the Women and Vocation Initiative for the Denver Institute for Faith and Work. She also serves as the Director of Events and Sponsorships, creating meaningful opportunities for Christians to consider what it means to serve God in and through their work. In this conversation we cover the God-given purpose of work, how women are uniquely called to vocation and leadership, and how the pandemic is offering unique opportunities for women to advocate for themselves at work. Whether you work for pay or not (and we cover unpaid work in this episode), you'll be reminded that God gave us work as part of our design. When we feel different roles pulling at us, we can step back and use some creativity to meet the world's needs with our talents while (hopefully) gaining income. An episode for any woman in the world who knows she was made to be a world changer for good right where she is ... through her work.
On this episode, Jeff Haanen and Darren discuss a biblical framework for understanding God's perspective on human value-making and monetary compensation. Jeff Haanen is the CEO and founder of Denver Institute for Faith & Work, an educational nonprofit dedicated to forming men and women to serve God, neighbor, and society through their daily work. He's also the founder of the 5280 Fellowship, a program for emerging leaders in Colorado, and Scatter.org, a free learning platform on faith, work, and culture. He writes for various publications, such as Christianity Today, on topics ranging from business to retirement to the American working class. He lives in Denver, Colorado with his wife and four daughters. https://denverinstitute.org/business-for-the-common-good-2020/ https://5280fellows.com/ Questions explored in this episode: Does all work have equal value in God's eyes? Should we view some work as more "valuable" than others? Biblically speaking, when should we pay some people more than others for their work? Theology of Business is the show that helps marketplace Christians to partner with God in business to make disciples of companies, industries, and communities. If you want to learn more about how to do business for the glory of God and shape culture through discipling the business world, this show is for you. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.TheologyofBusiness.com
On this episode, Jeff Haanen and Darren discuss a biblical framework for understanding God's perspective on human value-making and monetary compensation. Jeff Haanen is the CEO and founder of Denver Institute for Faith & Work, an educational nonprofit dedicated to forming men and women to serve God, neighbor, and society through their daily work. He's also the founder of the 5280 Fellowship, a program for emerging leaders in Colorado, and Scatter.org, a free learning platform on faith, work, and culture. He writes for various publications, such as Christianity Today, on topics ranging from business to retirement to the American working class. He lives in Denver, Colorado with his wife and four daughters. https://denverinstitute.org/business-for-the-common-good-2020/ https://5280fellows.com/ Questions explored in this episode: Does all work have equal value in God's eyes? Should we view some work as more "valuable" than others? Biblically speaking, when should we pay some people more than others for their work? Theology of Business is the show that helps marketplace Christians to partner with God in business to make disciples of companies, industries, and communities. If you want to learn more about how to do business for the glory of God and shape culture through discipling the business world, this show is for you. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.TheologyofBusiness.com
On this episode, Jeff Haanen and Darren discuss a biblical framework for understanding God’s perspective on human value-making and monetary compensation. Jeff Haanen is the CEO and founder of Denver Institute for Faith & Work, an educational nonprofit dedicated to forming men and women to serve God, neighbor, and society through their daily work. He's also the founder of the 5280 Fellowship, a program for emerging leaders in Colorado, and Scatter.org, a free learning platform on faith, work, and culture. He writes for various publications, such as Christianity Today, on topics ranging from business to retirement to the American working class. He lives in Denver, Colorado with his wife and four daughters. https://denverinstitute.org/business-for-the-common-good-2020/ https://5280fellows.com/ Questions explored in this episode: Does all work have equal value in God’s eyes? Should we view some work as more “valuable” than others? Biblically speaking, when should we pay some people more than others for their work? Theology of Business is the show that helps marketplace Christians to partner with God in business to make disciples of companies, industries, and communities. If you want to learn more about how to do business for the glory of God and shape culture through discipling the business world, this show is for you. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.TheologyofBusiness.com
Rob talks with Jeff Haanen, executive director of Denver Institute for Faith + Work, about the sacredness of our work + the challenges and opportunities the COVID crisis presents in this realm. Find the Faith + Work Podcast here. For more information + ministry resources, visit denverunited.com/update. We hope you've been blessed + encouraged today.For more information or to submit a prayer request, head to www.denverunited.com, download our app, or email us at info@denverunited.com.
Tune in with Bob as he discusses retirement and finding God’s purpose during this transitional time. What is God’s desire for your life during retirement and are you open to being called to a higher mission? Joining Bob is John Haanen, the founder and CEO of the “Denver Institute for Faith & Work”, an educational nonprofit that teaches and convenes leaders on theology, work, calling, and culture.
As the COVID-19 pandemic pushes the world and capitalist America toward economic uncertainty, how do we respond theologically as Christians to the challenges ahead? Guest host Mark Young and Drew Yancey of the Denver Institute for Faith and Work...
ABLE accounts are fairly new on the scene and are unique in their tax benefits, ease of set up, and the financial freedom they offer individuals with disabilities. Our guest addresses ABLE account myths, informs us what homework needs to be done prior to opening an ABLE account, how ABLE accounts can and can not be used, and how they offer freedom unlike any other financial planning tool. About the Guest: Miranda Kennedy is the Director of the ABLE National Resource Center. Miranda’s expertise is in the areas of outreach and education, researching and analyzing policy issues, developing and executing training and implementing promising practices in the areas of youth in transition, workforce development, cross-system service coordination and asset development. From 2006 to 2018 Miranda served as the Director of Training and Senior Technical Advisor for the Disability Employment Initiative and Disability Program Navigator Initiative, contracted by the U.S. Department of Labor, increasing the capacity of the public workforce system to better serve and achieve integrated, competitive employment outcomes for job seekers with disabilities. Miranda holds a master’s degree in Public Policy from the University of Denver Institute for Public Policy Studies and a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from the University of Colorado at Boulder. She lives outside of Boulder, Colorado with her two children. Links to content mentioned can be found at https://www.lomah.org/podcastseason4/105 Find Kim on Instagram @journey2lomah ***This episode is the 5th in a series of 12 focusing on Special Needs Financial Planning***
Today on Extraordinary Women Radio, I'm excited to bring you this extraordinary woman - Rosalind J. (Bee) Harris, publisher and art director of the Denver Urban Spectrum newspaper; 2020 Inductee to the Colorado Women's Hall of Fame. In this episode: Discover how Bee founded the Denver Urban Spectrum newspaper The importance of having dreams and how to make them happen in your life Learn about the factors that lead to business success What community building means for Bee and her business How to raise your voice as women and get your message heard Rosalind J. Harris also referred to and known as Bee is the owner, publisher and art director of the Denver Urban Spectrum newspaper. Since 1987, she and her contributors have been "spreading the news about people of color," and celebrated 32 years in April in 2019. As an active member in the community, Bee is politically connected and has volunteered on campaigns locally and nationally. Over the years, she has served on many diverse boards in the capacity of a director and also as an advisor. Memberships and organization affiliations include the Girl Scouts Mile High Chapter, Black Star Communications, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance, Visit Denver, Colorado Association of Black Journalists, the Colorado Black Arts Festival, the Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce and the Healing Garden. Her most recent appointment was serving on the Denver International Airport South Terminal Redevelopment Program – a public art program and she currently serves on the board of Colorado Press Association. Awards and honors received over the years include the Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award; National Council of Negro Women Trailblazer Award; Girl Scouts 2000 Women of Distinction honoree and numerous awards from the Colorado Association of Black Journalist. In 2003, Bee was selected as a Burger King Everyday Hero and also received the Dr. Martin Luther King Social Responsibility Award. She also is the recipient for the Media Award from the Colorado Gospel Music Academy & Hall of Fame. In 2009, she received a Community Star Award from Northeast Academy and was recognized as one of Denver’s 150 “Unsung Heroes” from Mayor Hickenlooper. On March 1, 2011, she was one of the recipients of the Metro State Rachel B. Noel Colorado Greats award. In February 2012, she was received the President’s Volunteer Service Award from President Barack Obama and during the Denver Urban Spectrum’s 25th anniversary celebration, Rosalind “Bee” Harris was bestowed with an Honorary Doctorate of Public Service from the Denver Institute of Urban Studies and Adult College. In 2013, she received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce. In February, 2015 Bee was recognized as one the top 25 most powerful women in Denver by the Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce. In October, she received the Lifetime Achievement and Excellence Award from the Colorado Black Women for Political Action. And in 2016, she received the John Parr and Sandy Widener Civic Leadership Award from the Denver Foundation. Over the years, Denver Urban Spectrum has won numerous awards from the Colorado Association of Black Journalists. In 2000, Bee founded the Urban Spectrum Youth Foundation, a mentoring program that trained youth from ages 13 to 17 in the field of journalism. During a 7-week summer program, participants learned skills and techniques in writing/reporting, photography, layout and design, sales and marketing, and business management. More than 250 youth have gone through the award winning program. “Love life and live it. Live life and love it.” - Rosalind J. (Bee) Harris Discover more about Rosalind's works and passion on her website here: Denver Urban Spectrum. You can also connect with her on LinkedIn. Let’s meet Rosalind J. (Bee) Harris! Rosalind J. (Bee) Harris Show Notes *** The Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame mission is to inspire by celebrating and shari...
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8/12/19 – Brian Gray – with the Denver Institute for Faith and Work, exploring the meaning of calling and the Christian life. The post Exploring the meaning of calling and the Christian life appeared first on Pilgrim Radio.
We are called to participate with God in the healing of the world through our very work–as teachers, as mechanics, as doctors, as attorneys, as salespeople. Our work brings the goodness of God into the world.But what about when we retire? How can we participate with God in the healing of the world then? Is it possible to live a full life in retirement in which we understand our post-work life as more than just a big vacation?Jeff Haanen addresses these questions in his book, An Uncommon Guide to Retirement. Jeff challenges us to rethink our understanding of retirement, recognizing that it’s not just an extended vacation, but a time of fruitful work and ministry as we live into our calling as retired people.THIS EPISODE’S HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:Jeff Haanen is the Executive Director of the Denver Institute for Faith and Work and the author of An Uncommon Guide to Retirement.Jeff came to faith as he read Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis. In recent years, the most formative book Jeff has read is Our Kids: The American Dream in Crisis by Robert Putnam.People need a why for their work to have meaning. Jeff wants to give people a why in their work. The why comes down to loving God and loving neighbor through one’s work.“Vocation” comes from the Latin word for “voice,” which has to do with responding to God’s voice.Jeff says we need to pause and question the culture around retirement, a culture that says if you save so much money you’ll be living “the life” when you retire. But life doesn’t always work that way.Rather than moving into a big vacation at retirement, people ought to move into a time of sabbatical rest.It’s important in retirement to not live merely for ourselves, but for God who calls us and for the well-being of our neighbors.Pastors can help those retired by encouraging seasons of rest, renewal, and reengagement.You can find out more about the book at www.uncommonretirement.com.To learn more about the Denver Institute for Faith, go to www.denverinstitute.org, For short online courses on faith, work, vocation, and so forth, go to www.scatter.org. RELEVANT RESOURCES AND LINKSAn Uncommon Guide to Retirement by Jeff Haanen: https://www.uncommonretirement.com/Denver Institute for Faith and Work: https://denverinstitute.org/Online courses by Jeff Haanen: Theology for BusinessSoul Care for EntrepreneursOther books mentioned: Mere Christianity by C.S. LewisOur Kids: The American Dream in Crisis by Robert PutnamTo leave a review of Spiritual Life and Leadership: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spiritual-life-and-leadership/id1435252632— Links to Amazon are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through any of these links, I’ll receive a small commission–which will help pay for the Spiritual Life and Leadership podcast!
Welcome to Surge’s Faith, Work, and Rest podcast. Our goal is to help God’s people discern their vocations and re-imagine their occupations for the good of their neighbors and the glory of God. In this episode, we listen to a podcast episode from our friends at the Denver Institute for Faith and Work interview Jeff Haanen about a nuanced, Biblical, view of retirement. Jeff Haanen is the Founder of Denver Institute for Faith & Work and the 5280 Fellowship. He contributes to various magazines and publications, including Christianity Today. He has previously served as a school administrator, a pastor and missionary. He holds a B.A. in International Economics and Spanish from Valparaiso University and a Master of Divinity from Denver Seminary. Jeff attends Littleton Christian Church with his wife and four daughters. Jeff has written for The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, The Gospel Coalition, and Christianity Today. We encourage you to buy Jeff Haanan's wonderful book An Uncommon Guide to Retirement: Finding God's Purpose For the Next Season of Life. We highly recommend Hearts and Minds Bookstore as your source for good books like this. Hearts and Mind's Bookstore: https://www.heartsandmindsbooks.com/
Join William and Henry in the Mile-High city as they talk to Jeff Haanen from the Denver Institute for Faith and Work. His article, God of the Second Shift, made waves in the faith and work world, and we’re excited to have him on our podcast today to talk more about how we can move this conversation around theology and business from the corner office to the manufacturing floor. Tune in to hear what Jeff has to share about what a theology of work means for those in the working class. As you’ll hear, Jeff asks and answers the same questions he posed in his article for Christianity Today. Have we been blind to the “daily humiliations” of those whose work we depend on each day? Have we been interpreting Scripture through our own professional class bias and failed to ask how working-class Americans think and feel about their work? The honest answers to these questions may provide the exact conviction we need. Listen to hear what a whole new side of the conversation around faith and work might sound like. Useful Links: DIFW Website Jeff Haanen Website The Faith and Work Podcast Articles/Books Mentioned in This Episode: God of the Second Shift - Christianity Today Working by Studs Terkel Our Kids by Robert Putnam An Uncommon Guide to Retirement by Jeff Haanen The Pinkerton Papers
We hear a lot about planning our finances for retirement. But what does it look like to plan our time? Many retirees find that a nonstop vacation isn't as fulfilling as they once hoped. Dustin talks with Jeff Haanen, author of the new book "An Uncommon Guide to Retirement" and founder/executive director of Denver Institute for Faith & Work, about the ways people can plan for their calling in retirement, as well as their finances.
Many middle-aged people I talk to feel stuck, whether it’s in their relationships, finances or health. What is causing this struggle? What are some of the steps we can take to overcome it? On this episode, mortgage industry veteran, author, trainer, and coach, Jen Du Plessis, shares how to avoid plateauing in business and life. Three Things We Learned From This Episode Why you need long-term goalsWithout a long-term goal you are more likely to get sucked into market trends, get caught up in spending money now instead of saving for the future. If we come up with a long-term goal, everything makes it so much easier. It creates clarity on the mission. What’s causing many people to feel stuck A lot of people are stuck because for the longest time, business came easy. Now things are more challenging and people who have been doing it for a long time are exhausted. To overcome it, we have to keep working hard and improving ourselves. Customer service vs. customer experienceMany people are too focused on customer service, but not on the customer experience. Customer service is the job, it’s what you do. Customer service goes above and beyond that, it’s about how you make them feel and what they say to about you to everyone else. The reason so many people are struggling to keep going in a changing industry is that they don’t want to bear down and really improve themselves. If you don’t do this, you won’t stick around and make it another 5,10 or 15 years. The market we’re in requires three things: hard work, building relationships and constantly striving to improve and get better. Guest Bio: Jen is an author, speaker, consultant and entrepreneur in the mortgage industry. She is also the principal and Kinetic Spark Consulting. Jennifer began her career in 1983. A veteran of the industry, she has served in multiple high-level management roles, holds a Commercial Lending Certificate, is a Certified Instructor for VAR, and sits on various boards both in and out of the lending industry. Jennifer attended Colorado State University as well as the Denver Institute of Technology with a concentration in Construction Design/Architecture. She has been featured in the Washington Post, the Washington Times, and on Good Morning America, and was recognized in Loan Origination Magazine’s Top 200 Loan Originators in the USA in 2012, putting her in the top 1% of all loan originators in the country. She has transitioned from traditional mortgage lending and is continuing to pursue her speaking and coaching passion. She is also the CEO of her Real Estate Investment firm, Valor Homes Solutions, LLC specializing in helping potential home sellers solve financial problems as well has providing owner financing for challenged buyers who would not normally qualify for traditional financing. Go to https://www.jenduplessis.com/ for more information.
For our work, and how we spend our time, what is our "WHY?" We continue our conversation with Jeff Haanen, CEO and Founder of the Denver Institute for Faith and Work with discussions on gender in the workplace; movements around the world focusing on faith @ work, and seeing our work not as a means to an ends, but as intrinsically valuable and important in and of itself. Part 2 of 2.
What is DRIVING me? Jeff Haanen, CEO and Founder of the Denver Institute for Faith and Work shares about the Institute's practical, unique and wide-ranging endeavors helping Christians understand how (and why) faith and work are connected, and equipping them for their calling to this vocation, since work will represent 100,000 hours of our lives! Part 1 of 2.
Welcome to Surge’s Faith, Work, and Rest podcast. Our goal is to help God’s people discern their vocations and reimagine their occupations for the good of their neighbors and the glory of God. In this episode, we listen to a conversation between Jeff Haanen and Jim Mullins about what it looks like to include the working class in the faith and work dialogue. Jeff Haanen is the Founder of Denver Institute for Faith & Work and the 5280 Fellowship. He contributes to various magazines and publications, including Christianity Today. He has previously served as a school administrator, a pastor and missionary. He holds a B.A. in International Economics and Spanish from Valparaiso University and a Master of Divinity from Denver Seminary. Jeff attends Littleton Christian Church with his wife and four daughters. Jeff has written for The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, The Gospel Coalition, and Christianity Today. Links: surgenetwork.com/start-faith-work-rest www.missionaltraining.org/ https://denverinstitute.org/ https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2018/october/theology-of-work-god-of-second-shift.html
Angie interviews Jeff Haanen, Executive Director of the Denver Institute for Faith & Work. We talk about the importance of work and workplace ministry, the unique perspective and needs of the working class, and ways Christians can better engage and understand issues of faith and work. Download the Show Notes for key points, questions for consideration and discussion, and links to resources mentioned in the podcast.
Chris Horst is the chief advancement officer at HOPE International, where he employs his passion for advancing initiatives at the intersection of faith and work. Chris serves on the boards of the Denver Institute for Faith & Work and the Mile High WorkShop. Show Notes Twitter: @ChrisHorst Website: chris-horst.com Book: Rooting for Rivals: How Collaboration and Generosity Increase the…
Chris Horst is the chief advancement officer at HOPE International, where he employs his passion for advancing initiatives at the intersection of faith and work. Chris serves on the boards of the Denver Institute for Faith & Work and the Mile High WorkShop. Show Notes Twitter: @ChrisHorst Website: chris-horst.com Book: Rooting for Rivals: How Collaboration and Generosity Increase the…
The change from one year to the next often includes times of reflection and planning. In this episode, Denver Institute staff talk about the concept behind a "rule of life" and how to put one into practice. The team talks about DIFW's corporate rule of life, as well as ways to incorporate one into your daily routine. Hear highlights from 2018 as well as plans and goals for the year ahead.
Welcome to the Faith & Work podcast! In this brief episode, the staff of Denver Institute discusses a broad overview of faith and work, and a few of the spiritual issues around the topic: What does it mean to have a “broadened view” of the gospel? What does it mean that God loves the world, as well as the individuals in it?
Our guest is Brian Gray. He’s the Chief Operating Officer of Denver Institute for Faith and Work!. Listen Listen to the show Subscribe in iTunes Show Notes 2:55 – Who Brian Gray is and how he got involved at DIFW 13:15 – When you realize you’re a dualist (and what to do about it) 23:50 […]
Leave a review of the show on iTunes or Stitcher If you live near Denver, Colorado, you can meet this week's guest, Alexandra Kuykendall, in person at the Denver Institute for Faith & Work event called “Ambition: Living with Drive & Devotion” happening this Friday, March 10th in Denver. Learn more & register here: http://denverinstitute.org/ambition/ Alexandra Kuykendall says she spends her days driving to multiple schools, figuring out what to feed her people and searching for a better solution to the laundry dilemma. Author of Loving My Actual Life: An Experiment in Relishing What's Right in Front of Me and The Artist's Daughter: A Memoir, Alex is co-hostess of The Open Door Sisterhood Podcast. A trusted voice in mothering circles, Alex speaks to women around the world about issues of parenting, faith and identity. She lives in the shadows of downtown Denver with her husband Derek and their 4 daughters. In this interview, Alex talks about her nine-month experiment that led her to write the book “Loving My Actual Life” including finding more quiet in her days and how she adjusted her family's morning routine to give them a better start to their day. Alex is honest about the challenge it's been to ask God for what she wants in the dream category. I can't help but think she's not the only one out there wrestling with the fear of sounding ungrateful or being disappointed if God said “no” to her request. I know you'll love hearing from Alex, the unique assignment God has given her in this life and the little ways she's tweaked things so she can be more content right where she is right now. You'll find the show notes, resources discussed and Alex's contact information here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/35 Leave your review of the show on iTunes or Stitcher.