The Faith & Work Podcast

Summary In this conversation, we get to hear from 2 people who have spent their career faithfully serving in public education. Irvin Scott emphasizes the critical role of teachers in society and the importance of showing appreciation for their hard work, and encourages listeners to reflect on their gratitude towards educators and highlights the challenges they face in their profession. And Jim McKenney shares some insights of his time in public education, how he has navigated the challenges faithfully with the Lord and with others. Wherever you're listening—Spotify, Apple, or YouTube—subscribing, rating, and reviewing the show helps others discover what we're doing here. It's a small way to support the mission—and it means a lot to us. Resources Download the episode transcript here Learn more about ChristianEducators.Org Learn more about Association of Christian Administrators Book Recommendations Leading with Heart and Soul: 30 Inspiring Lessons of Faith, Learning, and Leadership for Educators Author: (Our Episode Guest!) Irvin L Scott Kingdom Calling: Vocational Stewardship for the Common Good Author: Amy Sherman Taking Jesus to School: The Fruit of the Spirit on Display Author: Dr. Jacqueline Minor

Summary We are pleased to announce that The Faith & Work Podcast is the recent recipient of the Christian Media Association's CONTENT Award for Best Podcast in the Education Category! Host Ross Chapman and Faith & Work Podcast Producer Naomi Hartman celebrate the many who have come before them to lay the groundwork for this honor, and celebrate how the Lord has blessed us in stewarding this medium! Enjoy a replay of the episode submitted for this award: You Are An Agent of Flourishing a special interview with Amy Sherman. In this conversation, Joanna Meyer and Amy Sherman discuss the importance of shalom, the concept of vocational power, and the shift towards a public faith that engages with the common good. The conversation highlights strategies for churches to effectively serve their communities, the significance of asset mapping, and essential principles for community involvement. Wherever you're listening—Spotify, Apple, or YouTube—subscribing, rating, and reviewing the show helps others discover what we're doing here. It's a small way to support the mission—and it means a lot to us. Thank you to our listeners for supporting our podcast Resources Download the episode transcript here Learn more about CONTENT Christian Media Awards here

Summary In this episode of the Faith in Work podcast, artists Jake and Hannah Weidmann discuss how their work disciples them, how their work as artists has revealed to them different aspects of God and how their marriage has also shaped their art and business. The conversation emphasizes the importance of storytelling in art, the balance between craftsmanship and entrepreneurship, and the encouragement for others to embrace their creativity as a form of worship. Wherever you're listening—Spotify, Apple, or YouTube—subscribing, rating, and reviewing the show helps others discover what we're doing here. It's a small way to support the mission—and it means a lot to us. Highlights On Work Discipling Us "Something we always say about our work is we feel very much discipled by our work privately before we're ever given permission to share it publicly. And so something that like putting our hands to like tangible embodied work, think is, especially in a digital age and the culture that we live in, we just notice more people want tangible and slowness. And so I think imitating God in that way and creating and it's very much a human experience has been something that I think the arts do extraordinarily well."- Hannah Weidmann On Worship and Liturgy "In all of the different art forms that I practice, I'm always looking back into the annals of history and rehearsing the strokes of past masters. And that's what gives me a common language for my art. In a lot of ways, I think that, you know, craft... is like the liturgical practice of my art. It gives me a common language to use and utilize so that when I do speak, I'm speaking with a common language that's been spoken for hundreds, if not thousands of years. That so much of what I do in creating meaning through my work is upholding sacred symbols. And so if I don't have an understanding of what that symbolism is and what it points to, then I'm just a clanging gong, resounding symbol. And that's what a lot of, unfortunately, a lot of postmodernist art is about. It's about creating as you feel. It's not following any sort of precedent laid down by previous generations, and it points back at itself."- Jake Weidmann Resources Download the episode transcript here Jake & Hannah's Website Jake Weidmann's Website Everyday Heirloom Website Made To Last Podcast Suffering Servant in a Single Stroke by Jake Weidmann More videos of Jake's Art Jakes Book: Old Soul, New Creation

TC Johnstone, an impact documentary filmmaker known for creating films that drive social change, joins the discussion to explore the magic of storytelling. He emphasizes how storytelling can engage audiences and create transformation, sharing insights from his experiences across 63 countries. TC introduces the SPEAK framework—a toolkit for engaging meaningful conversations—while reflecting on the role of curiosity, self-awareness, and the influence of AI in the arts. He encourages the church to embrace creativity and foster community engagement.

Nicole Massey-Martin, COO at Christianity Today and author of 'Nailing It,' discusses her transformative journey in leadership. She emphasizes the need for cruciform leadership—surrendering to God's guidance while overcoming barriers like perfectionism. Nicole highlights the vital role of women in leadership, advocating for empowerment and collaboration. She also addresses the consequences of disconnecting faith from suffering, urging leaders to crucify ego and embrace a community-focused approach for impactful leadership.

In this conversation with Tracey Gee, an author and consultant known for helping individuals clarify their purpose and desires, they explore the delicate balance between purpose and desire in understanding one’s calling. Tracey shares her own journey through career transitions fueled by disappointment, emphasizing how embracing desires can lead to personal growth. They also tackle gender perspectives on desire, discuss practical steps to uncover one’s ambitions, and highlight the importance of self-reflection and community impact in aligning work with one's calling.

Matt Barnes, owner of Professional Touch Laundry Services, shares his inspiring journey of entrepreneurship through acquisition, emphasizing the importance of viewing ownership as shepherding. Bob Larkin, president of Treatment Technology, discusses the balance between risk-taking and surrendering to God’s will in business. Both guests highlight the need for community and support in the entrepreneurial landscape, advocating for workplaces that prioritize employee well-being and spiritual growth while showcasing their unique experiences of living out their faith in the marketplace.

Uli Chi, a speaker at the Business for the Common Good event and author of 'The Wise Leader', shares profound insights on leadership. He emphasizes the rarity of true wisdom in today's information-saturated world and highlights the importance of humility, suggesting it means prioritizing others' needs over personal status. Chi discusses the value of rest and how it contributes to wise leadership, urging leaders to acknowledge their limitations. He also advocates for inclusivity, championing marginalized voices to create a richer community in leadership.

SUMMARY In this episode of The Faith & Work Podcast, Ross Chapman is joined by Matt Randerson of Barna Group to offer a sneak preview of the Trends at Work data report set to be released soon. Drawing from this new research, Matt unpacks key themes—like influence, compassion, and change—that are reshaping workplace culture across the U.S. You'll hear what the data reveals about employee well-being, faith integration, and what really drives retention and satisfaction at work. Whether you're leading a team or just starting out, this episode will challenge and equip you to shape culture in ways that reflect God's heart for your workplace. HIGHLIGHTS On vulnerability in the workplace "Vulnerability about what's happening in our personal lives I think the idea of bringing more of our full selves into the workplace that does have complexity with it for sure but it goes back to that idea that the workplace is starting to take on more weight and expectation and so when we are experiencing something on the weekend or we're experiencing a challenge within our family or personal lives we are more inclined to probably want to bring that into the workplace. And so I know that requires more energy of all of us, but I think it's our opportunity, whether we are individuals or managers, to recognize that vulnerability is a part of the human experience. It's a part of the way that God designed us. Vulnerability opens us up to care for one another, to administer compassion, as we talked about in the framework. And so for all of us, how can we actually help cultivate a sense of trust and vulnerability in our workplaces because it's pretty essential to the experience." On the CEO experience "...20 % of CEOs say that they always are often are feeling lonely at work and 19 % are saying, they always are often feeling burned out. Those numbers are very similar for non-CEOs. So maybe there's comfort in recognizing, hey, loneliness and burnout is a common shared experience, whether you're the CEO or you're a manager or an individual contributor." RESOURCES Download the episode transcript If this topic interested you, you can explore more the more about the Trends @ Work report and similar studies at https://www.barna.com/trends-at-work/ YOU'RE INVITED Culture is what you're really leading: A gathering to explore new research on how your workplace is forming people and gain leadership insights to help you lead a thriving organization. Wednesday, August 27, 2025 7:30 am - 9:30 am Greenwood Community Church, 5600 E Belleview Ave.,Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Cost: $30, full breakfast included

Robin John, CEO of Eventide Asset Management and author of The Good Investor, shares his transformative journey from childhood in India to ethical investing. He emphasizes aligning financial decisions with values that promote human dignity and justice. John discusses how investments can be a tool for community flourishing, addressing economic disparities, and fostering generosity. Listeners are challenged to view investing not just for profit, but as a meaningful way to engage in God's redemptive work, especially in underserved communities.