Mere Christians

Laura Wifler, co-founder of Risen Motherhood and author of 'Your Worth Never Wavers', shares her insights on finding freedom through faith. She discusses the courage it takes to quit ventures thoughtfully and emphasizes the importance of self-worth, especially for young girls. The conversation delves into the value of being misunderstood and the power of creative expression through poetry. Laura reflects on living authentically for God's glory and encourages embracing a path of boldness and stewardship in all pursuits.

What we can learn from Scripture about a theology of play, how LEGO’s Serious Play can solve problems at work, and why the opposite of play is not work but depression.Links Mentioned:Tim CrollTim Croll on LinkedInTim Croll on XTim Croll on InstagramTim Croll on YouTubeTim Croll on FacebookTim Croll on IMDbLEGO® MastersLEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®Narrative‘Ole Kirk Kristiansen's Childhood and Youth’PlayNational Institute for PlayTony GrebmeierThreshold 360SunFrogMentor LeaderSara Miller on LinkedInA House on BeekmanFive Mere ChristiansCalled to CreateThe Called to Create Study JournalThe Sacredness of Secular WorkJordan Raynor

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The brain science showing that rest is a pre-requisite to doing justice, why it’s essential we remember that Christ both saved us AND killed us on the cross, and the best laugh Skye’s ever gotten from the improv stage.Links Mentioned:Skye JethaniSkye Jethani on LinkedInSkye Jethani on XSkye Jethani on InstagramSkye Jethani on YouTubeWhat If Jesus Was Serious about Justice?Holy Post MediaDavid French on XDallas WillardG.K. ChestertonAndrew Young Books on AmazonFannie Lou Hamer | BritannicaThis Is UsAarti SequeiraSimply ChristianThe Return of the Prodigal SonFour Thousand WeeksFive Mere ChristiansJordan Raynor

How Sarah’s 190th TikTok video went viral and launched her career, how to experience “God loving you while you work,” and why she views her silly songs for 9-year-olds as holy work.Links Mentioned:Sarah Maddack on InstagramSarah Maddack on TikTokSarah Maddack on XSarah Maddack on YouTubeSarah Maddack on Apple MusicSarah Maddack on SpotifySilly Songs with Larry on YouTubeThe Dead Sea SquirrelsThe Dead Sea Squirrels on TikTokThe Dead Sea Squirrels promo on TikTokMike NawrockiShel SilversteinCarey Nieuwhof (Host of The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast)Carey Nieuwhof (Founder of Connexus Church)Five Mere ChristiansBrant Hansen Books on AmazonStreet Hymns on InstagramJordan Raynor BooksJordan Raynor

What convicted Anna to see her job as a student as a vocation and not just preparation for a future vocation, how to view the hardest parts of your job as “cross-training,” and how to make time for relationships at work even when you’re swamped.Links Mentioned:Anna Kemp on LinkedInUniversity of OklahomaDavid I SmithDoug McKelvey (Author of Every Moment Holy)The Creative ActEvery Good EndeavorA Long Obedience in the Same Direction: Discipleship in an Instant SocietyWhen Breath Becomes AirShoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of NikeJordan Raynor BooksJordan Raynor DevotionalsJordan Raynor

How self-care can lead to self-forgetfulness and ultimately self-sacrifice, how the speed of light can encourage you in your wordless evangelism, and the significance of Jesus spending years hammering the thing he’d be hammered to.Links Mentioned:BadLeaderThe BadLeader PodcastDevon Havenaar on LinkedInDevon Havenaar on InstagramDevon Havenaar on FacebookTEDxMechanicsvilleThe Freedom of Self ForgetfulnessRedeeming Your TimeThe Psychology of MoneyAtomic HabitsEverybody, AlwaysHow to Lead When You're Not in ChargeReadwise.ioJordan Raynor

Caitlin Miller, a public school educator dedicated to literacy interventions, shares her insights on serving marginalized communities. She discusses how following Jesus involves not just avoiding sin but actively pursuing righteousness in work. Caitlin emphasizes the importance of early intervention in literacy education, the transformative power of teaching, and the need for community engagement. A unique project merging a laundromat with a library showcases her commitment to supporting families through education and hope in Christ.

How to baptize your imagination regarding what God can do through your work, how Kurt’s enormous view of God has led him to give 25 million people clean water every year, and how to ensure you’re a marketer rather than a manipulator.Links Mentioned:Sawyer ThinkSawyer ProductsSawyer Products on LinkedInSawyer Products on InstagramSawyer Products on YouTubeSawyer Products on TikTokSawyer Products on FacebookScott Harrison on LinkedIncharity: waterThe Fish that Ate the WhaleMartin’sHumility: The Journey toward HolinessJordan Raynor

Hannah Brencher, a TED speaker and author of "The Unplugged Hours," dives into the liberating experience of spending over 1,000 hours away from her phone. She discusses how modern distractions hinder our true desires and offers insights on cultivating presence in a digitally dominated world. From transforming loneliness into connection through handwritten letters to navigating mortality with faith, Hannah encourages embracing disconnection for deeper relationships. Listeners will discover the power of small, intentional actions in fostering meaningful connections.