Mere Christians

Jordan Raynor sits down with Kristin Joy Taylor, Illustrator of A Star for You, to talk about why play is so crucial to mastery and experiencing the gospel, what God’s promise to Abraham has to do with your work, and why she and her friend drove 16 hours to thank a pastor in-person for his sermon.Links Mentioned:Kristin Joy Taylor's websiteA Star for YouMakoto FujimuraGolden Sea by Makoto FujimuraIn Search of GreatnessSong TellerIsh, Dot, and Sky Color (Creatrilogy)Every Moment Holy by Douglas McKelveyPlayCalled To CreateThe Creator in YouRedeeming Your Time

Jordan Raynor sits down with Valerie Woerner, Founder of Val Marie Paper, to talk about how she uses "pre-joicing" to remember her worth in Christ regardless of the results of her work, why Christians should be creating the most original and inimitable work in the world, and what you can learn by reviewing old prayers.Links Mentioned:Valerie Woerner on LinkedInValerie Woerner on TwitterVal Marie PaperVal Marie Paper on FacebookVal Marie Paper on InstagramVal Marie Paper on PinterestThe Wedding PlannerTimehopHosanna RevivalRedeeming Your TimeA Technique for Producing IdeasMaster of OneBlue Ocean StrategyPerennial SellerDiscerning the Voice of GodPray Confidently and ConsistentlyWell-Watered WomenThe Creator in You

Jordan Raynor sits down with Carmen Enns, Technical Assistant at Intel, to talk about how travel can be a vehicle for worship, why we need Christians working in large institutions, and why silence is a crucial key to mastering your craft.Links Mentioned:Carmen Enns on LinkedInWhere in Da World websiteIntelEnneagram Personality TestGallup StrengthFinderMeasure What MattersThe Making of a ManagerThe Insanity of GodThe Juggling Act: Balancing Your Faith, Family and WorkPat Gelsinger on LinkedInVmwareRedeeming Your Time

Jordan Raynor sits down with Christeen Rico, Founder of Dream Bigger Ventures, to talk about how her faith influenced how she thought about re-opening Apple’s 400+ retail stores after the pandemic, three questions Christeen asks to find eternal purpose in her work, and daily, weekly, and annual rhythms for cultivating unhurried stillness that expands her imagination.Links Mentioned:Christeen Rico on LinkedInChristeen Rico on TwitterDream Bigger VenturesApplePwCAngela Ahrendts on LinkedInLausanne Global Workplace ForumMasterLife: The Disciple’s Cross

Jordan Raynor sits down with Chandler Bolt, CEO of Self-Publishing School, to talk about why to avoid asking “What’s New?” and “What’s Next?” in your work, and the two brilliant questions to replace those with, the difference between lightbulb and whack-a-mole approaches to management, and why every professional should consider writing a book.Links Mentioned:Chandler Bolt on LinkedInPublished: The Proven Path From Blank Page to 10,000 Copies SoldSelf-Publishing SchoolRedeeming Your Time: 7 Biblical Principles for Being Purposeful, Present, and Wildly ProductiveLeaf by NiggleThe Miracle MorningExtreme Ownership: How U.S Navy SEALS Lead and Win

Jordan Raynor sits down with Scott Harrison, Founder of charity: water, to talk about the remarkable story of how he went from being a nightclub promoter to working to end the water crisis, the simple secret to staying focused on the work you’ve been called to master, and why our work matters for eternity even when we’re not sharing the gospel.Links Mentioned:Charity: waterThirstThe Ruthless Elimination of HurrySacred FireDallas WillardScott Harrison on LinkedInScott Harrison on TwitterScott Harrison on InstagramScott Harrison on Facebook

Jordan Raynor sits down with Makoto Fujimura, Artist, to talk about what the New Jerusalem’s 5,600 miles of precious stones tell us about our work, how the ancient art of Kintsugi preaches a powerful sermon of the gospel, and what lessons we can all take from “slow art” as we master our varied vocations.Links Mentioned:Makoto FujimuraMakoto Fujimura on TwitterMakoto Fujimura on YouTubeArt and Faith: A Theology of MakingCulture Care: Reconnecting with Beauty For Our Common LifeLeaf by NiggleCulture Making: Recovering Our Creative CallingThe Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness: The Path to True Christian JoyThe Gift: Imagination and Erotic Life of PropertyFour QuartetsJordan Raynor's BookshelfThe Word Before Work on Apple PodcastsSatyan DevadossThis is Us (TV Series)

Jordan Raynor sits down with Dr. Jennifer Wiseman, Astrophysicist, to talk about the remarkable story of discovering a comet when she was a senior in college, how studying the stars can lead us to worship, and a fun conversation about whether or not we’ll be able to travel through the New Heavens from the New Earth.Links Mentioned:Jennifer Wiseman on BiologosHeaven: A Comprehensive Guide to Everything the Bible Says About Our Eternal HomeThe Language of God by Francis Collins

Jordan Raynor sits down with Mike Cosper, Host of The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill, to talk about what you learn by resisting shortcuts in your career, the value of living outside of the geographic center of your industry, and what Denzel Washington’s role in Training Day can teach us about how Christians can engage culture.Links Mentioned:The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill PodcastsMike Cosper on TwitterThe Artist's WayQuack This WayBorn Standing UpMary KarrLitTraining DayTed Lasso

Jordan Raynor sits down with Jeff Brown and Jesse Wisnewski, Authors of Read to Lead, to talk about how losing your job can be a blessing, how to absorb books into your bloodstream, and what my personal reading and note-taking process looks like.Links Mentioned:Read to LeadJeff Brown on LinkedInJeff Brown on TwitterRead to Lead PodcastJesse Wisnewski on LinkedInJesse Wisnewski on TwitterPhoneBurnerReadwiseScaling UpThe CallEvery Good EndeavorMultipliersImpact PlayersDie EmptySeth Godin