Mere Christians

Jordan Raynor sits down with Jodi Benson, Disney Legend, to talk about how Jodi has responded to criticism of Disney from Christians, why Jodi thinks of ministry as less of what she does for a living and more of who she is while she’s doing what she’s doing, and how to spot where the Spirit is moving as you work.Links Mentioned:Jodi BensonJodi Benson on InstagramJodi Benson on TwitterPart of My WorldPaige O'HaraHoward Ashman“Part of Your World”Jesus Calling

Jordan Raynor sits down with Asheritah Ciuciu, Author of Unwrapping the Names of Jesus, to talk about what to do when you’re bored with the Word of God, what the various names for Jesus mean practically for your work today, and how dabbling in side projects can cultivate “creative rest” that makes you even better at your core craft.Links Mentioned:Asheritah CiuciuAsheritah Ciuciu on LinkedInAsheritah Ciuciu on TwitterAsheritah Ciuciu on InstagramUnwrapping the Names of Jesus: An Advent DevotionalMaster of One: Find and Focus on the Work You Were Created to DoSteal Like An Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being CreativeCalled to Create: A Biblical Invitation to Create, Innovate, and RiskThe Creator in YouGentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and SufferersThe Art of Spiritual Writing: How to Craft Prose That Engages and Inspires Your ReadersJordan Raynor

Jordan Raynor sits down with Sean Kouplen, CEO of Regent Bank, to talk about the impact he’s seen from requiring all his managers to spend 30 minutes a week with each direct report with no agenda, how Sean has seen God bring 7 co-workers to faith in Christ, and the freedom that is found when you realize we’re all playing with house money.Links Mentioned:Sean Kouplen on LinkedInSean Kouplen on TwitterRegent BankLove WorksTractionThe 5 Languages of Appreciation in the WorkplaceMere Christians Podcast Episode with Joel ManbyKingdom at Work

Jordan Raynor sits down with Marcus Brotherton, Biographer, to talk about why he left pastoral ministry to become a journalist and biographer, 7 questions to ask when you’re discouraged at work, and examples from both our careers about how God has used professional trials for our sanctification.Links Mentioned:Marcus BrothertonMarcus Brotherton on LinkedInA Bright and Blinding SunGary SiniseLouie GiglioEpisode 68Blaze of LightMaster of OneUnbrokenYour God is Too SmallDon’t Give the Enemy a Seat at Your TableSeabiscuitShoe DogJordan Raynor

Jordan Raynor sits down with Jillian Jenkins, Lunch Lady, to talk about why she turned down a job to make more money and work from home, what God’s Word says about humble, dirty jobs, and how we can lead others away from Christ with our words and our actions at work.Links Mentioned:J.F. Jenkins on AmazonHe Saw That It Was GoodCalled to CreateRedeeming Your TimeJordan Raynor

Tony Dungy, an NFL Hall of Fame coach, and his wife Lauren Dungy, a teacher and author, share their powerful insights on faith, family, and coaching. They discuss the influential barber from Tony's childhood and the best work compliment he ever received. The Dungys explore the delicate balance between pursuing excellence at work and prioritizing family, emphasizing sacrificial love. They also highlight the impact of small acts of kindness and the importance of using personal influence to serve a divine purpose in life.

Jordan Raynor sits down with Allen Arnold, Author of The Story of With, to talk about what it looks like practically to do your work with God and not just for him, the far better alternative to looking for “open and closed doors” as you make decisions, and how to be crazy busy without yourself feeling crazy.Links Mentioned:Allen ArnoldThe Story of With: A Better Way to Live, Love, & CreateWaves of Creativity: A Gathering of Ideas on Creating with GodChaos Can't: Overcome What Comes Against You in This Shaken WorldThe Space TrilogyJordan Raynor

Jordan Raynor sits down with Andrew Nemr, Tap Dancer, to talk about how to hear the applause for your work before you go on the metaphorical (or literal) stage of your job, how he came to realize that God doesn’t need us but wants us, and why we should view failure as a gracious gift from God. Links Mentioned:Andrew NemrAndrew Nemr on InstagramAndrew Nemr on TwitterIdentity: The Andrew Nemr StoryA Grief ObservedRenovation of the HeartJordan Raynor

Jordan Raynor sits down with Joshua Becker, Author of Things That Matter, to talk about why he left his 15-year career as a pastor to blog about minimalism, how our stuff distracts us from the good works God has prepared for us to do, and how to combat “the work beneath the work” that’s killing our souls.Links Mentioned:Becoming MinimalistBooks by Joshua BeckerThings That MatterThe More of LessClutter-Free with KidsThe Greatest Salesman in the WorldHow to Win Friends and Influence People

Jordan Raynor sits down with Andy Crouch, Author of Culture Making, to talk about the difference between impact and influence at work and why Jesus calls us to be the latter, the simple exercise you can do today to value those you work with beyond their productivity, and what Scripture has to say about the intrinsic value of your work.Links Mentioned:Andy CrouchAndy Crouch on TwitterPraxisChristianity TodayInterVarsityHarvard UniversityCulture MakingTech-Wise FamilyThe Life We’re Looking ForLecrae’s single Non-Fiction on Apple iTunesTimothy KellerMakoto FujimuraZoomA Long Obedience in the Same DirectionThe Patient Ferment of the Early ChurchMike Ullman on LinkedlnJordan RaynorContact Jordan Raynor