The Faith & Work Podcast

The structures and rhythms of work have changed drastically in the past five years. And while the shift to a hybrid work model has helped some workers, it has also brought workplace pressures into our homes. In this episode, Joanna Meyer talks with Rachel McDonough, a Certified Financial Planner™ professional, and a Certified Kingdom Advisor®, about how to manage and pursue wholeness in the midst of a busy life of work and relationships. Rachel is also a published author, a homeschooling mom, and a worship leader. She lives in River Falls, WI with her three kids and her husband Chris, who is also an entrepreneur.

What does it look like to live out your faith authentically in your workplace? For some people, this may not seem like a difficult thing to do but for others being a Christian can stir up unwanted hostility or misunderstandings. In this episode, Joanna Meyer talks with Denise Lee Yohn, a keynote speaker, consultant, and writer on brand leadership. She is the bestselling author of the book What Great Brands Do: The Seven Brand-Building Principles that Separate the Best from the Rest and her most recent work, FUSION: How Integrating Brand and Culture Powers the World’s Greatest Companies.

What does it mean that we are called to be "ambassadors for Christ"? How does this element of our faith play out in the daily happenings of our work? In this episode, Joanna Meyer and Abby Worland interview former U.S. Ambassador to Brazil, Todd Chapman. Mr. Chapman spent 30 years as a career diplomat in the U.S. Foreign Service. While serving as the ambassador to Brazil, he advanced a broad economic, security, and environmental agenda at the sixth-largest U.S. embassy in the world. He was the first U.S. ambassador to be decorated with the Order of the Southern Cross, Brazil’s highest civilian honor for non-citizens.

Since the legalization of recreational marijuana in Colorado in 2012, it has become a common part of life in the Denver metro area. As Christians in this cultural context some questions that arise include 'It may be legal, but is it acceptable to use pot recreationally?' or 'What about work in the marijuana industry?' In this episode, Joanna Meyer and Brian Gray interview Dave Morlan, co-founder and teaching pastor at Fellowship Denver Church, about work and faith in the gray areas.

When Christians think about scriptures that discuss business, Proverbs 31 may not be the first passage that comes to mind. Join Joanna Meyer as she discusses the topic of faith and business with Hannah Stolze, associate professor of supply chain management at Lipscomb University and executive director of the Wheaton College Center for Faith & Innovation.

The Faith & Work Podcast celebrates its 100th episode with a recap of some of our favorite moments! Listen in as Joanna Meyer, Dustin Moody, and Catherine Sandgren share their personal favorites ranging from Dr. Russell Moore to Sandra McCraken. This is a fun and insightful episode that highlights the many ways our faith informs our work.

When you think of the word "neighbor" who comes to mind? As Christians, we are called to "live with God in all of life"- in the office, at the grocery store, and in our neighborhoods. In this episode of the Faith & Work Podcast Joanna Meyer and Catherine Sandgren interview Chris & Elizabeth McKinney, speakers and authors of the book "Placed for a Purpose: A Simple Sustainable Vision for Loving Your Neighbors".

The workplace can be a place that is riddled with anxiety. So, what does it look like to be a calm, aware, and present individual in this space? Join Dustin Moody and Joanna Meyer as they discuss this topic with expert Steve Cuss, an author, speaker, educator, and consultant through his Capable Life Program. Steve is the author of, Managing Leadership Anxiety: Yours and Theirs.

As Christians, we are to be agents of flourishing–people who seek the common good for their city. But the individual question remains: "How can I be an agent of flourishing when I have such little influence?" Join Joanna Meyer and Amy Sherman, a senior fellow at the Sagamore Institute & award-winning author, as they discuss community, shalom, and the Church. Amy Sherman is the author of Kingdom Calling: Vocational Stewardship for the Common Good and Agents of Flourishing: Pursuing Shalom in Every Corner of Society.

"Calling" is a term that is commonly used in Christian life. But what does it actually mean to have a calling? Join Joanna Meyer and Brian Gray as they discuss Part II of this important topic with Daniel Steiner, a leadership coach with over 20 years of experience as a pastor, professor, and speaker; and with William Klein, Professor Emeritus of New Testament Interpretation at Denver Seminary. Together they have co-authored "What Is My Calling?: A Biblical and Theological Exploration of Christian Identity".