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Making It Work: God and Your Work
by Fuller Seminary's De Pree Center for Leadership, Theology of Work Project
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.
Episodes
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The Gospel & Authentic Storytelling - Marcus Goodyear
As humans, we are the stewards of story. The stories we tell apply meaning to our own lives and to the lives of those around us. Stories can move people to tears, to joy, and even towards change. So those with the privilege to communicate stories to an audience have a special responsibility....
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Rehumanizing Athletes: God Between the Lines in Sports
We talk with guest Reverend Dr. Gary Green about the theology of sports as a spiritual experience, the use of the term beast to describe black male athletes, and the places in the Bible where we see God interrupting the stories we tell ourselves. Dr. Green is an assistant professor of pastoral...
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The Mental Health Impact of Marginalization at Work - Josephine Kim
Dr Josephine Kim talks about the cultural and social factors that impact mental health and work for marginalized groups. She is a Senior Lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, a National Certified Counselor, and affiliated faculty at...
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Pursuing Mental Health with God - Laura Smith
Our second episode in a special series on mental wellness. Our guest today is Laura Smith. Laura is a best-selling author and speaker who speaks around the country sharing the love of Christ. In her latest book, Holy Care for the Whole Self, Laura Smith debunks the stigma around mental health and...
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Building Workplace Culture for Mental Wellness - Rebecca Brune
This month is mental health awareness month in the United States, and we're kicking off a series on mental wellness and work. We discuss how mental wellness connects to faith, barriers to mental wellness at work, and what you can do about it. Guest Becca Brune is the executive director of this...
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The Power of Listening to the Bible Together - Tom Cole
Groups reading the Scripture out loud meet all over the world, from pastors in Korea to tech workers in Seattle, to a group of financial services professionals in New York City, meeting every week to listen to the Bible and talk about their work. Tom Cole, our guest today has experienced this...
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Thriving as a Sensitive Soul at Work - Dorcas Cheng Tozun
Sensitive, empathic, introverted. These are some of the ways that today's guest Dorcas Cheng Tozun would describe herself. Learning to thrive as a sensitive person, especially in the world of work, where those who are aggressive or assertive may often dominate, has been an important part of her...
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How I Learned to Let God Shape My Plans - Barry Rowan
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 your work plans? And how do you know if you're submitting to God's plan, or simply fitting God into yours? We…
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The Call to Love at Work - Jasmine Bellamy
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 workplace culture from the inside out. She's the Vice President of Merchandising, Planning and Allocation…
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Faith-Based ERGs & Building Bridges at Work - Barbara Villasenor
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 Belief Network. Guest Barbara Villasenor is a founding member and global chair of Google's Inter Belief...
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Can the Enneagram Be Used to Build Better Relationships at Work? - Jesse Eubanks
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 relationships with God, yourself, and others on your team. Guest Jesse Eubanks is a certified Enneagram coach and host of The...
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The Power of Forgiveness at Work - Loren Toussaint
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 College in Decorah, Iowa. He directs the laboratory for the investigation of mind, body and spirit, that studies...
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Trusting God in Chronic Pain - Grant Hoffecker
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 suggest that up to 40% of American workers experience chronic pain - pain that persists for more than 3 months…
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Trusting God's Provision - Katrina Miles
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 and complicated ways. Guest Katrina Miles started her own company, a step of faith that has challenged...
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God's Purposes for Your Work - Tom Lutz
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 work with guest Tom Lutz. Tom brings decades of entrepreneurial experience to his work coaching...
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Experience God's Presence When Working from Home - Denise Daniels, Shannon Vandewarker
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. Scripture References Matthew 9:1-22 Psalm 62:8 Proverbs 16:9 Additional Resources Practices for Working in the...
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Staying Composed Under Pressure - Rob McKenna
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 react in ways that hurt others or don't feel consistent with the person you want to be. If you're interested in improving how you respond...
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The Power of Hospitality - Teena Dare
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 powerful job, but this work holds great power when we connect it to God's hospitality and God's powerful welcome to all people. Guest Teena...
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Being a Restorative Presence at Work - Ben Stamper
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 Jesus, how can we resist replicating the brokenness and instead act as a restorative presence in our workplaces and industries? Here to...
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Are You Working at the Right Pace? - Caitie Butler
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 could just be that you're working at the wrong pace. Our guest today argues that the leading cause of burnout is an institutional pace…
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Re-creation in a Broken World - Sam Thevanayagam
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 companies—Parts Life, Inc., DeVal Lifecycle Support, and LC Engineers—focused on aerospace and defense systems used with domestic and...
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Prayer at Work - Barbara Myrick
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 prayer at work with stronger relationships and even better business results. Barbara Myrick is the president of B&M Construction Inc....
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Find Your Voice, Take Back Your Power - Deb Liu
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 Valley, she knows firsthand the challenges that keep the deck stacked against women in the workplace and the ways to overcome them. She...
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Myths and Half-Truths About Calling - Bryan Dik
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 about calling. Bryan Dik is a vocational psychologist and professor of psychology at Colorado State University, where he serves as Director of Training for the university's Ph.D....
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What to Do Next - Jeff Henderson
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 What To Do Next: Taking Your Best Step When Life is Uncertain. Scripture References Genesis 12:1 Genesis...
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Knowing What to Share (and Not Share) on Social Media - Christian & Anastasia Anderson
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 what you share? Today, we're talking to Christian and Anastasia Anderson about how God has guided them on their journey as influencers....
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How to Ask for a Raise - Sarah Evers
If the thought of asking for a raise makes you nervous, you're not alone. Today's guest is here to help. Sarah Evers is a consultant with over 25 years of experience helping leaders reach their goals. Her clients can be found in fashion, global finance and legacy brand firms. We're talking to…
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Following God's Lead Through a Career Change - Eli Jones
Whether you can't stand your job or just want to try something new, contemplating a career change can be intimidating. Dr. Eli Jones is a professor of Marketing, former Dean of Mays Business School, and Peggy May's eminent scholar in business at Texas A&M University. In his recent book, Run…
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When God Calls You to the Unexpected - Jessica Tanoesoedibjo
Have you ever felt God calling you to try something unexpected and outside of your comfort zone? Or perhaps you've found yourself in a position at work where you wondered if you were the right person for the job. Guest Jessica Tanoesoedibjo has been called into many unexpected roles at work....
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How to Respond to Disrespect at Work - Janeen Uzzell
How do you respond when you're being overlooked, misunderstood, or even mistreated at work? Your situation might leave you feeling angry, drained, or overwhelmed. Your performance suffers. You may wonder, "Where is God while I'm going through this?" What should you do? How can you discover the...
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Marketing Yourself Like Jesus - Darren Shearer
Hearing the term "marketing" can bring up a mixture of feelings. On the positive end of the spectrum, maybe you think of a funny and creative ad you've seen recently. On the other hand, maybe you think of spam and scams, or a bad experience receiving a product or service that was…
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When You've Done the Work But Aren't Seeing Success - Mary Beth Minnis
Personal frustration is part of the job description in most modern workplaces. Many people today find themselves toiling in jobs where the rewards of success often seem elusive. If this is you, this may leave you asking: How long do I have to wait to see success in my work? Our guest today is a...
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Biblical Wisdom for Approaching Wealth, Money & Your Work - Roy Goble
How important are wealth and money to your job, and how important should they be? What insight can the Bible offer for how we approach wealth and money? Our guest today, Roy Goble, has wrestled with these issues throughout his career. He is the CEO of a real estate investment firm in Silicon...
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Time Management Lessons from the Bible - Jordan Raynor
You've just said it to your spouse or to your coworker or you yelled into the air above you: There are not enough hours in the day! Your to-do list feels like it's never ending, and new requests keep coming into your inbox. Meanwhile, your phone is vibrating with alerts, and you have to drive...
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The Gift of Knowing Your Audience - Patricia Raybon
Who does your work serve? Getting to know your audience can help serve them better, as well help you grow in God's love. Guest Patricia Raybon is a professional journalist who has spoken to a wide variety of audiences. Throughout her career, she's published in magazines such as USA Today and...
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What to do About Fraud in the Workplace - Charles Malgwi
What if something serious is going wrong at your workplace? It's more common than you might think. In more places than you expect, people are lining their pockets with company resources, or misrepresenting key performance indicators to make themselves look better, or even flat out taking bribes.…
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What is a Faith-Driven Entrepreneur? - Henry Kaestner
Many things may drive you to start your own business. A great idea may prompt you to go into business for yourself, or a unique financial opportunity. Or maybe it's just the insatiable desire to create something new in the marketplace. But what if it was faith that drove you? What would it mean…
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Barred from the Workforce: The Hidden Side of Life After Incarceration - Reuben Jonathan Miller
You want to think of the workplace as a level playing field, where anyone with grit, determination, and an honest desire to work can succeed. But this is not always the reality, especially if you're one of the 80 million Americans with some sort of a criminal record. For these people, and for the…
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Building Unity with Diverse Teams - Corrie Napier
Relationships with co-workers can make or break your work environment. At work, you're often thrown in with people who think differently from you, whether that means they come from different cultures, hold different beliefs, or express themselves using different styles of communication. While…
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Find Meaningful Work in a Changing World - Michaela O'Donnell
The world of work is changing. For most people, long gone are the days when you could learn a single trade and apply those skills for the rest of your lifetime. The uncertainty of work today may leave you anxious and asking, how can I find meaning in my work? Or more to the point, can I find...
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Sustaining Hope for the World's Big Problems - Victor Boutros
Are you facing a problem in your work that feels like it's too big for you to solve? How do you find hope amidst work that feels overwhelming? Guest Victor Boutros is the CEO and co-founder of the Human Trafficking Institute. Before launching HTI, he served as a federal prosecutor in the US...
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Jesus at the Joystick: Can Video Games be Spiritual? - Xalavier Nelson, Jr.
Does spiritual development have to be dull? Or can growing with God be more like a game? Our guest today, Xalavier Nelson Junior, is a BAFTA-nominated narrative director and video game developer. He creates video games that communicate spiritual truths in places where they're perhaps least...
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Attune to God's Voice for Your Work - Tracy Mathews
Where is God when you're putting out a fire at work, or dealing with a difficult co-worker, or trying to make a complicated decision? If you could discern God's guidance and presence in your everyday life and work, what would you ask? Guest Tracy Mathews leads Attune, a ministry that helps…
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Customer Service and the Imitation of Christ - Ron Johnson
Interacting with customers and clients can be stressful. Guest Ron Johnson has worked in customer service call centers for over a decade, both as a frontline customer service representative and as a manager, and he is author of the book Customer Service and the Imitation of Christ. He'll show us...
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Winning and Losing at Work - Nate Proctor
Do you work in a job where you have to win? Whether it comes to landing a new account or getting approved for a grant, sometimes there are clear wins and losses in your work. In this context, how can you face a big loss? How can you stay humble amidst a big win? And how do you cope with the...
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Habits of Purpose for an Age of Distraction & Anxiety - Justin Whitmel Earley
Whether or not you're intentionally forming your habits, your habits are forming you. With constant distraction at our fingertips, our routines around work can add up to days filled with anxiety, restless busyness, and even depression. Our guest Justin Whitmel Earley is a corporate lawyer who has...
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Leading in Times of Uncertainty - Laura Whitaker
How do you lead with faith in a world that is uncertain? The COVID-19 pandemic presented many organizations with levels of uncertainty that they had never seen before. One of the populations that has been hardest hit by the pandemic has been children with disabilities, their families, and the...
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Stop Trying to Find Your Passion - Liz Forkin Bohannon
Have you found your passion at work? That perfect job or life mission that you're great at, that only you can do and excites you to jump out of bed every morning? If your answer is no, then our guest Liz Forkin Bohannon says, "Stop trying." Liz was once herself directionless and clueless about…
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When Staying with Your Job is an Act of Obedience - David Hataj
What do you do when God calls you to stay in a job that's making your life difficult? Our guest, Dave Hataj, obeyed God's call to work in a messy, broken environment. His obedience to God changed Edgerton Gear, a Wisconsin-based custom gear manufacturer, and his community for the better. It also...
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Finding Joy in a Job You Don't Like - Shundrawn Thomas
There's some magic that turns the work you do every day for a paycheck into something more, something that you actually enjoy, but how do you spark that magic? How can you experience joy in your work when you're working a job that you don't like? Today's guest is going to give us a step-by-step....
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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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