The Blue Jeans Christian

Is your boss or employer harsh?  Maybe spineless, or even crooked? The Bible tells us Christians how to work in that environment, and expects specific things from us.  

The first thing to happen when true Christians get to Heaven is a one-on-one with Jesus. He will go over a list of things you did for Him that matter. Here are 3 areas of your outward self that the Bible says will comprise that list.

Rewards for a job well done are sure nice, especially when they come from Jesus. Here is how to ensure that what you do as a Christian is what matters to Jesus and is worthy of His reward.

Do you have a BHAG? You should! Don't know what it is? Listen to this first episode of Season 7 of the Blue Jeans Christian Podcast, which is episode 182.  It will change your life for the better!

Us Christians are to be different than those around us, and this should be the #1 thing you do differently, so change this NOW.

We can tell your level of Christian maturity from what you complain about.  So, what have you been complaining about lately? This episode get you thinking about your usefulness to Jesus where He has placed you.  

Blue Jeans Christian Shorts, in this short podcast I give you 3 things you must start doing now to improve your life, and those around you!

The wisest man who ever lived gave us who work a job some great wisdom to help improve our job and represent Jesus there. This episode unpacks several helpful tidbits from the book of Ecclesiastes.

Rarely discussed, but often practiced, this sin is destroying your workplace, your church, and maybe even your family. To stop it, we must understand why we all do it, what it looks like, how to recognize it right away, and why God HATES it.

Sometimes a dire and bleak situation occurs, you are suffering, and God seems distant. This episode gives at least 3 reasons proving God is still in control and gives 3 tools you can use to ensure all will work this out for God's glory and your good! 

There is one word from Jesus we should adopt as our word this year for focus, strength, and purpose.  Find out what it is, and why you should make this YOUR word for the new year!

Do you consider yourself rich? If so, what makes you rich? Are you content with what you have?  This episode looks at what the Bible says makes us rich and therefore content and even joyous.  An excellent episode during the Christmas Season.  

Will we be working in Heaven? This episode, 173, uncovers passages in the Bible that tell us we will be working in Heaven and what jobs there will be. Which job will you be working in?

Is working hard God's plan for you? There are over 30 Bible verses about hard work, and in this episode 172, we look at several that will probably surprise you. We will also make sure the way you work is pleasing to God.

There are 5 methods of communication, one of them is email. This episode covers those 5 methods and zeros in on emailing and how to do it correctly to improve your career, and even represent Jesus well!

Phone and voicemail manners have declined in recent years. Christians are to be Jesus' representative even while leaving a voicemail. Here is how to leave a voicemail correctly, professionally, and with Christ-like character.

Statistics show most of us experience stress in our job. Some of us are so stressed at work it affects our home life, the quality of our weekends, and even our health. Here is how to reduce stress direct from Scripture.

Wouldn't it be nice if there was a Bible verse telling you what God's will is for you?  There is, and we unpack it in this episode and make it practical to your life and job!

Romans 8:28 is a hope-filled promise that God will cause all things to work together for good, but do you know what 2 requirements for that to happen? Do you also know why He does that?  In this episode 167 we explain how you and God can benefit from that promise, and how it can relieve stress and give you hope.

Do you know why God has you in the job you are? Why do you live in the neighborhood or town you do?  Could it be part of the purpose He has for you?In episode 166 we start season 6 by answering that question pointing to why God has you where you are giving you tasks to do to fulfil God's purpose for you there.

God richly blesses us with over 20 gifts when we study His Word the Bible. Here's what those are, and how to study the Bible including tips to maximize your efforts and time!

20 million copies of the Bible were sold last year, but looking at the world, it seems people aren't reading or doing what it says. Here is how to read, and do, what God's Word says and make it practical and valuable to you and give your life hope!

Jesus defined worship and even said God is seeking true worshipers who do it correctly and acceptably.  Do you, or your church worship God acceptably?  Sadly, many don't.  Learn how in this 2nd episode in a series on worship.

Worship is a word that has changed over time, especially in recent years. Is the enemy behind this? Are we worshipping God incorrectly? We may need to redefine worship back to the original meaning in the Bible and the way the early Christians did.

Are you afraid of losing your job? Maybe fearful of your business going under? There is a passage in Scripture that says if you do a few things, you will not be unemployed, or you will not lose your business. 

Hebrews 11:6 says it's impossible to please God without faith.  We can get and even increase our faith by learning from faithful people. In this short and engaging story, I explain what faith is and how to get it and increase your faith! 

What's your favorite song? Is it because of the tune, or the lyrics? In this episode 159, we talk about a song the lyrics will bless you in your life and job, and you will prosper if you do them! 

During the events leading up to Jesus being executed, and raising from the dead, He responded to some people, and ignored others. What was it that caused a response from Jesus, and what caused his silence? We discover what that is, and ensure you are one He responds to as well!

In John 15, Jesus said we are like a branch that bears fruit, but if no fruit, the branch withers and is thrown into the fire. Here is how to not wither, and to help others not be withered and avoid the fire.

Prior to presenting the Improve Your Job seminar Integrating The Bible Into Your Work I was interviewed by Chris Ryan of 102.5 FM The Vine in Southern California. The interview was so popular and the Seminar so well attended I thought I would post it here.  If your church wants me to present this seminar, please contact me at [email protected]

If a wise and trusted mentor gave you 5 quick and helpful pieces of advice they knew you needed, would you listen and apply them to your life? This 155th episode is just those 5 pieces of advice!

Does God seem distant? Does it seem He isn't listening or answering your prayers? Maybe you and God aren't on the same page.  In episode 154, we give practical quick answers to being on the same page as God.

Is your work environment harsh? Not the weather, but your boss or co-workers or customers? Does your company have policies you don't agree with? This is the continuation of 10 items you can do to improve your work environment and be Jesus' representative in your job.

Is your job difficult due to a harsh boss, co-workers, or customers? Are the equipment or tools less than optimal and you are asked to produce more and better quality with them? Does your company make decisions you don't agree with? Then this podcast is for you!

Gratitude and being thankful should characterize us. Would your co-workers or relatives say you are a thankful person, or a grumbler and complainer? Are you content with what you have?  Here is how to glorify God by thanksgiving! 

Jesus said we are to be salt and light in a dark world, we do that by influencing others. In this episode 149 we give Scripture references and practical advice on how to be a Godly influence to the people God has put around us.

Does God seem distant, or has His back to you? Maybe you are on a different page than Him! Find out what your page and His looks like, so you can get on His page!

Does it seem like we are living in perilous times? How can we tell if we are, and better yet...what should we do?!

Wow, the world is changing rapidly. And not many of the changes are good...especially to Christians.  So is God still in control, or not? This first episode of Season 5 looks at what is going on through the lens of Scripture, and you will be surprised to learn it's all still in God's control. Giving us hope, not fear and frustration.

A great way to represent Jesus is to be encouraging to others. Here's how, including several ideas and examples!

How to abide in Him. Jesus requires something from us, and gives us practical advice on how to do it using a fantastic analogy!

How to be patient through trials and troubling events in a world without patience.

The Bible says we are to be In Him. What does it mean to Be In Him? Here is how, with practical suggestions to be In Him!

The tree that stands strong during fierce storms has good roots. You too can have good roots to help withstand life's storms and harshness. This 2nd podcast in our "BE"  series is imperative for any Christian from Colossians 2:6-7

In 2015, I invented a word. This word has come to define my life, and I hope it helps you too! 

The Innkeeper and barn from the Christmas story may not be accurate. Joseph is often underestimated. In this episode, we look closely at what Scripture really says and make practical application of Joseph to impact our lives through Jesus and for God's glory. 

Are you gripped by fear? Here is how to pray!Learning from Jacob in Genesis 32 when he feared for his life and his family, he turned to God in prayer, and we can learn 6 components from his prayer to help us too!

Most Christians don't consider having to go to work a blessing.  But there it is, in Genesis 1:28 God said He blessed people by instituting work.  Once we really grasp that, and the 12 reasons in Scripture work is a blessing and gift from God, work becomes a lot better for us, with more purpose to our lives.

We connect with people who make us feel valued. Here is how to be valued by them, with 4 easy and practical things you can do to raise your value, and these are Biblical too!

Every hero has an enemy, but what if they were the same person? We should recognize the enemy within, stirred by the enemy without so as to be a hero to God, to others, and to us.  This must-listen episode helps you recognize what harms your relationship with Jesus and with others around you.