Podcasts by Making It Work: God and Your Work
Through conversation, scripture, and stories, we invite God into work’s biggest challenges so that you can live out your purpose in the workplace. New episode bimonthly.
Making It Work is produced by The Max De Pree Center for Leadership at Fuller Theological Seminary and the Theology of Work Project.
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How I Learned to Let God Shape My Plans - Barry Rowan from 2023-11-06T05:00
We all make plans for our work, whether that’s a list of things to do today, or a ten year plan. We have hopes, dreams, and goals for the future. But what does it mean to let God shape...
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The Call to Love at Work - Jasmine Bellamy from 2023-10-02T04:00
In addition to being named one of Sports Illustrated’s Top 100 most influential black women in sports, Jasmine Bellamy is an influential figure in bringing the practice of love to transform work...
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Faith-Based ERGs&Building Bridges at Work - Barbara Villasenor from 2023-09-04T04:00
Faith-based employee resource groups can be a bridge to building relationships within your own faith and across different faiths. One example of a successful faith-based ERG is Google's Inter Be...
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Can the Enneagram Be Used to Build Better Relationships at Work? - Jesse Eubanks from 2023-08-07T04:00
The enneagram, a personality typing system, has exploded in popularity in recent years. For followers of Jesus, the enneagram can be a useful tool on the road to healthier relationship...
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The Power of Forgiveness at Work - Loren Toussaint from 2023-07-03T04:00
Research shows that forgiveness may positively impact your experience of the workplace and the people around you. Guest Dr. Loren Toussaint is a Professor of Psychology at Luther Colle...
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Trusting God in Chronic Pain - Grant Hoffecker from 2023-06-05T04:00
If you’re a follower of Jesus suffering with chonic pain at work, you may find yourself asking, where is God when I’m in pain? According to the Harvard Business Review, studies sugges...
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Trusting God's Provision - Katrina Miles from 2023-05-01T04:00
Anxiety and uncertainty about finances is part of most people's lives, even followers of Jesus. Our choice of work, our feelings about money and our faith are constantly intertwined in changing ...
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God's Purposes for Your Work - Tom Lutz from 2023-04-03T04:01:24
How do you find purpose in your work? Does your faith give your work purpose? Or does your work give you perspective on your faith? We explore what the Bible has to say about the purpose of your...
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Experience God’s Presence When Working from Home - Denise Daniels, Shannon Vandewarker from 2023-03-06T05:30
Guests Denise Daniels and Shannon Vandewarker discuss connecting with God when working from home and their new book, Practices for Working in the Presence of God: A Guided Journal.
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Staying Composed Under Pressure - Rob McKenna from 2023-02-06T05:30
Whether you work in management, customer service, as a teacher, or as a parent, no matter what your job is, the daily pressures of work can get to you. You may re...
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The Power of Hospitality - Teena Dare from 2023-01-23T05:30
Over 15 million people in the United States work in the hospitality industry today. You may not typically think of working in hospitality as a particularly powerf...
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Being a Restorative Presence at Work - Ben Stamper from 2023-01-09T05:30
Our workplaces are broken in all sorts of ways. By greed, by selfishness, short sightedness, lack of consideration, and lack of love for others. As followers of J...
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Are You Working at the Right Pace? - Caitie Butler from 2022-12-12T05:30
Do you feel overwhelmed, distracted or stressed at work? Do you feel yourself hurtling towards burnout? It might not be that your job is a bad fit for you. It cou...
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Re-creation in a Broken World - Sam Thevanayagam from 2022-11-28T05:15
Sam Thevanayagam talks with us about God’s work of re-creation and “making all things new” through our everyday work. Sam is the president and CEO of three compan...
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Prayer at Work - Barbara Myrick from 2022-11-14T05:30
You might feel out of place, praying at work or offering to pray for someone you work with. But some Christians, including our guest today, Barbara Myrick, credit...
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Find Your Voice, Take Back Your Power - Deb Liu from 2022-10-31T04:30
Deb Liu is a former VP at Facebook and the current President and CEO of Ancestry. As a woman who has worked her way to the top of the corporate ladder in Silicon ...
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Myths and Half-Truths About Calling - Bryan Dik from 2022-10-17T04:30
Do you work a job? Or do you live a calling? Today we talk with guest Bryan Dik about the common myths and half-truths abou...
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What to Do Next - Jeff Henderson from 2022-10-03T04:30
If you're looking to make your next move, but not sure how to get started, this episode is for you. We talk with Jeff Henderson, an entrepreneur, business leader, former pastor, and author of
Knowing What to Share (and Not Share) on Social Media - Christian&Anastasia Anderson from 2022-09-19T04:15
How you present yourself and what you post online impacts you and others. What wisdom and guidance can faith provide for deciding how you use your platform and wh...
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How to Ask for a Raise - Sarah Evers from 2022-09-05T04:05
If the thought of asking for a raise makes you nervous, you're not alone. Today's guest is here to help. Sarah Evers is a consultant with over 25 years of experie...
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Following God’s Lead Through a Career Change - Eli Jones from 2022-05-16T04:30
Whether you can't stand your job or just want to try something new, contemplating a career change can be intimidating. Dr. Eli Jones is a professor of Marketing, ...
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When God Calls You to the Unexpected - Jessica Tanoesoedibjo from 2022-05-02T04:15
Have you ever felt God calling you to try something unexpected and outside of your comfort zone? Or perhaps you’ve found yourself in a position at work where you ...
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How to Respond to Disrespect at Work - Janeen Uzzell from 2022-04-18T04:15
How do you respond when you’re being overlooked, misunderstood, or even mistreated at work? Your situation might leave you feeling angry, drained, or overwhelmed. Yo...
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Marketing Yourself Like Jesus - Darren Shearer from 2022-04-04T04:15
Hearing the term “marketing” can bring up a mixture of feelings. On the positive end of the spectrum, maybe you think of a funny and creative ad you’ve seen recen...
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When You’ve Done the Work But Aren’t Seeing Success - Mary Beth Minnis from 2022-03-21T04:15
Personal frustration is part of the job description in most modern workplaces. Many people today find themselves toiling in jobs where the rewards of success ofte...
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Biblical Wisdom for Approaching Wealth, Money&Your Work - Roy Goble from 2022-03-07T05:15
How important are wealth and money to your job, and how important should they be? What insight can the Bible offer for how we approach wealth and money? Our guest today, Roy Goble, has wrestled ...
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Time Management Lessons from the Bible - Jordan Raynor from 2022-02-21T05:15
You’ve just said it to your spouse or to your coworker or you yelled into the air above you: There are not enough hours in the day! Your to-do list feels like it’s never ending, and new requests...
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The Gift of Knowing Your Audience - Patricia Raybon from 2022-02-07T05:15
Who does your work serve? Getting to know your audience can help serve them better, as well help you grow in God's love. Guest Patricia Raybon is a professional journalist who has spoken to a wi...
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What to do About Fraud in the Workplace - Charles Malgwi from 2022-01-27T03:37:49
What if something serious is going wrong at your workplace? It's more common than you might think. In more places than you expect, people are lining their pockets...
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What is a Faith-Driven Entrepreneur? - Henry Kaestner from 2022-01-10T05:30
Many things may drive you to start your own business. A great idea may prompt you to go into business for yourself, or a unique financial opportunity. Or maybe it’s just the insatiable desire to...
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Barred from the Workforce: The Hidden Side of Life After Incarceration - Reuben Jonathan Miller from 2021-12-06T05:15
You want to think of the workplace as a level playing field, where anyone with grit, determination, and an honest desire to work can succeed. But this is not alwa...
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Building Unity with Diverse Teams - Corrie Napier from 2021-11-22T05:15
Relationships with co-workers can make or break your work environment. At work, you’re often thrown in with people who think differently from you, whether that me...
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Find Meaningful Work in a Changing World - Michaela O'Donnell from 2021-11-08T05:15
The world of work is changing. For most people, long gone are the days when you could learn a single trade and apply those skills for the rest of your lifetime. T...
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Sustaining Hope for the World's Big Problems - Victor Boutros from 2021-10-25T04:15
Are you facing a problem in your work that feels like it's too big for you to solve? How do you find hope amidst work that feels overwhelming? Guest Victor Boutro...
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Jesus at the Joystick: Can Video Games be Spiritual? - Xalavier Nelson, Jr. from 2021-10-11T04:15
Does spiritual development have to be dull? Or can growing with God be more like a game? Our guest today, Xalavier Nelson J...
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Attune to God's Voice for Your Work - Tracy Mathews from 2021-09-27T04:30
Where is God when you're putting out a fire at work, or dealing with a difficult co-worker, or trying to make a complicated decision? If you could discern God's g...
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Customer Service and the Imitation of Christ - Ron Johnson from 2021-09-13T04:30
Interacting with customers and clients can be stressful. Guest Ron Johnson has worked in customer service call centers for over a decade, both as a frontline cust...
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Winning and Losing at Work - Nate Proctor from 2021-05-24T04:01
Do you work in a job where you have to win? Whether it comes to landing a new account or getting approved for a grant, sometimes there are clear wins and losses i...
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Habits of Purpose for an Age of Distraction&Anxiety - Justin Whitmel Earley from 2021-05-10T04:01
Whether or not you’re intentionally forming your habits, your habits are forming you. With constant distraction at our fingertips, our routines around work can add up to days filled with anxiety...
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Leading in Times of Uncertainty - Laura Whitaker from 2021-04-26T04:01
How do you lead with faith in a world that is uncertain? The COVID-19 pandemic presented many organizations with levels of uncertainty that they had never seen be...
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Stop Trying to Find Your Passion - Liz Forkin Bohannon from 2021-04-12T04:01
Have you found your passion at work? That perfect job or life mission that you're great at, that only you can do and excites you to jump out of bed every morning?...
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When Staying with Your Job is an Act of Obedience - David Hataj from 2021-03-29T04:01
What do you do when God calls you to stay in a job that's making your life difficult? Our guest, Dave Hataj, obeyed God's call to work in a messy, broken environment. His obedience to God change...
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Finding Joy in a Job You Don't Like - Shundrawn Thomas from 2021-03-15T04:01
There's some magic that turns the work you do every day for a paycheck into something more, something that you actually enjoy, but how do you spark that magic? Ho...
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How to Find a Mentor and Be a Mentor - Bill Hendricks from 2021-03-01T05:01
Guest Bill Hendricks discusses the benefits of finding and being a mentor, and gives practical advice for how to do both. He is the author of Men of Influence...
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Mending Your Relationship with Your Boss - Femi Sokoya from 2021-02-15T05:01
Guest Femi Sokoya flipped a bad manager situation, first by seeing his work as a place where he represents God, and then by inviting his manager into conversation...
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Get the Rest You Need - Saundra Dalton-Smith from 2021-02-01T05:01
Do you wake up tired or face mental fog midday through your workday? It could be that you're not getting enough rest. But a good night's sleep may not be the solu...
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Ordinary Employees Pursuing Racial Justice in the Workplace - Maya Adolf, Jamie Sturm from 2021-01-18T05:01
Guests Maya Adolf and Jamie Sturm pushed through these barriers and started an employee-led educational group to foster racial understanding in their workplace. <...
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Doing God's Work in the Military - Russ Gehrlein from 2021-01-04T05:01
Our guest today, Master Sergeant Russ Gehrlein, made his career in military service, where he not only discovered God's purposes for his work, he also realized he...
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How to Weather a Bad News Cycle with Jesus - Bonnie Kristian from 2020-12-14T05:01
How do you weather the news cycle when it seems like just one piece of bad news after another? Or what if you’re in a season of your work where you just keep gett...
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Avoid the Comparison Trap - Tim Bongiovanni from 2020-11-30T05:01
How do we escape from the comparison trap? Guest Tim Bongiovanni is a Billboard-charting music producer who is very aware of the temptations in his industry to co...
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The Impact of Biblically Responsible Investing - Rachel McDonough from 2020-11-16T05:01
What should you do with your money? Should you save? Invest? Give it away? These questions have big implications for your financial security in the future, but al...
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Is it Okay to Talk About Mental Health at Work? - Johnny Crowder from 2020-11-02T05:01
We have an honest conversation about what it's like to struggle with mental health at work. With guest Johnny Crowder, CEO of Cope Notes.
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Make Room for Your Whole Self - Clarissa Middleton from 2020-10-19T04:01
If you can't bear the thought of going to work one day longer, it may be time to re-examine the unique factors that make you youListen
God in the ER During a Pandemic - Mike Sunu from 2020-10-05T04:01
In the midst of a global pandemic, the last place anyone wants to be is in a hospital emergency room amidst sick people, and yet that's where our guest goes to wo...
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Bridging Political, Racial&Religious Differences Through Food, Parts 1&2 - Adrian Miller from 2020-09-21T04:01
Soul food scholar Adrian Miller discusses reconciliation and bridging differences through food. Adrian is a lawyer turned political advisor, turned soul food scholar and author. He writes about ...
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Sharing Your Faith at Work Without Fear - Sue Warnke from 2020-09-07T04:01
Guest Sue Warnke discusses practical ways to share your faith and work. Sue Warnke is the Senior Director of Content and Communications Experience at Salesforce and the president of Faithforce S...
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Navigating People vs. Profit - Al Erisman (Special Episode) from 2020-05-12T18:43:21
How can you navigate the tension between people and profit, and what does the Bible have to say about it? Our guest today, Al Erisman, is the author of a new book, The ServiceMaster Story Listen
How to Work When You’re Working From Home - Ian Jackson (Special Episode) from 2020-03-25T01:59:11
How to work when WFH and tips for managing remote teams effectively. A special episode with Ian Jackson, Building Bridges Leadership.
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Thanks for listening to Season 1 from 2019-12-09T09:03
That’s a wrap on Season 1 of our show. We’ll be back in Spring 2020 with Season 2. If you don’t want to miss Making It Work Season 2, follow us on Instagram at @theologyofwork or @depreecenter, or ...
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I've Got a Good Job, But I'm Unhappy - Paul Sohn from 2019-12-09T08:03
You've worked hard, you've landed the job that you thought you wanted but for whatever reason you're unhappy. How do you know what the right career is for you?
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Overcoming Procrastination - Cate Nelson from 2019-12-02T08:03
You know that time is running out to do that thing you’re supposed to do. You should have started it yesterday. You should start it now! But you just can’t bring yourself to do it. Guest Cate Ne...
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Looking for Work? Navigating Seasons of Transition with God - Vernée Wilkinson from 2019-11-25T08:03
If you've left your job, lost your job or been ousted out of a job, now what? Connecting with God can help you get the most out of life in the in-between, transition times. With guest Vernée Wil...
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Season 1 Giveaway Invitation from 2019-11-20T04:39:40
Follow us on instagram @theologyofwork to learn about our exciting season 1 giveaways, designed to help you dive deeper into the conversations we’re having on the show.
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Experiencing God's Presence at Work - Denise Daniels, Shannon Vandewarker from 2019-11-18T08:03
What if you could experience God's presence in the midst of your ordinary, everyday work? Guests Denise Daniels and Shannon Vandewarker are the authors of Working in the Presence of God: Spi...
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Maintaining Integrity in a Culture of Self-Promotion - Monica Busch from 2019-11-11T08:03
How can you maintain integrity in a culture of self-promotion? A Christian at Facebook gives us a view from the front lines in this week's podcast.
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Speaking Up When You're Not the Boss - Joi Freeman from 2019-11-04T08:03
Speaking up, especially when you’re not in a position of authority, is not easy. When you're in a lower position, there's a big incentive to keep quiet, but sometimes that's not right for you an...
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Creating Boundaries When You’re Overworked - Sarah Magidoff from 2019-10-28T07:03
Have stress and exhaustion become your default state? We talk with guest Sarah Magidoff about slowing down and creating boundaries when you're overworked. Sarah is the founder of CANOPY, a bouti...
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What Am I Supposed To Do? Defining Success For a Purposeful Life - Nicholas Pearce from 2019-10-21T07:05
It's easy to go through life on autopilot. We're told we should go to school, get a good job, and enjoy ourselves. But at some point, you may find yourself wondering about the purpose of it all....
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The Invisible Burden of Being a Black Woman in the Workplace - Austin Channing Brown from 2019-10-21T07:03
Guest Austin Channing Brown talks about faith, work and the invisible burden of being a Black woman in the workplace. Austin is a leading voice on racial justice, author of I'm Still Here: B...
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Perfectionism and Impostor Syndrome - Erin Slone from 2019-10-21T07:01
Perfectionism at work may sound like an asset, but it can ratchet up anxiety and steal your joy, energy, and creativity. Perfectionism has also been linked to impostor syndrome, which is defined...
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Trailer - Season 1 from 2019-09-27T23:09:54
Through conversation, scripture and stories, we invite God into work’s biggest challenges so that you can live out your...
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