Mere Christians

The 8-step process to landing your dream job in a God-honoring way, the “half-baked theology” keeping Christians stuck professionally, and 3 things that should set apart how Christians search for jobs while employed.Links Mentioned:Kelsey Kemp on LinkedInKelsey Kemp on XKelsey Kemp on InstagramKelsey Kemp on FacebookThe Called CareerJob DictionaryAnswer the Call on SpotifyLuke 18Galatians 3:10‘Three Questions to Unlock Your Authentic Career: Ashley Stahl at TEDxBerkeley’Timothy KellerEphesians 6Colossians 3Exodus 1Genesis 1Isaiah 65Everything Is FigureoutableMike Fossum on XThe Sacredness of Secular WorkRedeeming Your TimeContact JordanJordan Raynor

How liturgies can help you see and respond to the holiness of every mundane moment at work, what quantum physics can reveal about why God might choose to work through you and me, and how “rehearsing for the new creation” shapes Doug’s science fiction writing.Links Mentioned:Every Moment HolyDouglas Kaine McKelvey on InstagramDouglas Kaine McKelvey on FacebookEvery Moment Holy on InstagramEvery Moment Holy on FacebookThe Rabbit RoomHutchmoot ConferenceAll the Pretty HorsesPaul KingsnorthThe WakeJordan Raynor

What a Christ-like view of competitors looks like practically, whether or not it's biblical to set goals about “winning” and “beating” competitors, and how Peter practically cultivated joy amongst his team during the COVID crisisLinks Mentioned:Peter DemosPeter Demos on FacebookPeter Demos on XDemos’ RestaurantsAngus BuchanFaith like PotatoesBlessing Or Curse: You Can ChooseVictory Over DarknessMark WhitacreMere Christians Podcast SurveyJordan Raynor

The vocational dream Jamie is afraid to say out loud, how to work hard with your hands but not with your soul, and why Jesus was so good at saying “no” to requests for his time.Links Mentioned:Jamie IveyJamie Ivey on InstagramJamie Ivey on FacebookJamie Ivey on YouTubeJamie Ivey BlogThe Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey PodcastWhy Can’t I Get It Together?Books by Jamie IveyJust Mercy: A Story of Justice and RedemptionWith: Reimagining the Way You Relate to God Happy Hour Podcast -  HH#429: Skye JethaniJenna Bush Hagar on InstagramRedeeming Your TimeJordan Raynor

Why faithfulness requires focus and killing things that are working, how dreaming about work on the New Earth makes it easier to focus today, and why you should stop asking, “What can I learn from this person?” and start asking, “What is God teaching me through this person?”Links Mentioned:Noah Sanders on LinkedInNoah Sanders on InstagramRedeeming the DirtRedeeming the Dirt AcademyRedeeming the Dirt on YouTubeBorn-Again DirtMatthew 71 Corinthians 10:31Genesis 2:15Isaiah 28Romans 1Genesis 3The Marvelous Pigness of PigsMaster of OneIsaiah 65Proverbs 3:5-6The Only OneBeautiful OutlawHenry and the Great SocietyThe Lunatic Farmer (Joel Salatin)The Sacredness of Secular WorkContact JordanJordan Raynor

The impact of knowing that God cares about your work and not just how you spend your lunch break, how to use Show & Tell for grown-ups to move from Surface > Serious > Spiritual, and how to practically make people feel valued beyond their productivity.Links Mentioned:Candice Levert on LinkedInMere Christians: Sean Kouplen (CEO of Regent Bank)Mere Christians CommunityFaith 101: NOW, Faith ISEvery Good Endeavor: Connecting Your Work to God's WorkHeavenWith God DailyThe Sacredness of Secular WorkCalled to Create: A Biblical Invitation to Create, Innovate, and RiskAllison Felix on InstagramKirk Franklin on InstagramTori Kelly on InstagramCrystal Lewis on InstagramIzzi Ray on InstagramJordan Raynor

Why “losing your life” for Christ is less about moving overseas and more about losing control, what Scripture’s focus on Jesus’s “one-off” miracles and engagements means for your unseen work today, and how to practically “number your days” so that you may grow in wisdom.Links Mentioned:NOD & GrowThe Sacredness of Secular WorkA Praying LifeWhen Breath Becomes AirFamous at HomeThe Intentional FatherWild at HeartJordan Raynor

Scott Sonju, managing director of TrailRunner International, dives into the deep intersection of faith and sports. He argues that viewing sports as trivial undermines God's sovereignty and emphasizes the need for Christians to rethink priorities in free enterprise. Sonju shares personal stories of perseverance in the competitive sports industry, highlighting that true success is rooted in faithfulness rather than worldly accolades. He advocates for a 'redemptive business' model that enriches lives, urging leaders to foster a supportive workplace culture.

How superheroes can show us how to follow Jesus, why Christians should pursue cultural literacy as a means of evangelism, and what we should do with the fact that our Heavenly Father has more fun working than we do.Links Mentioned:Mike Maihack on XMike Maihack on InstagramMike Maihack on LinktreeSpider-Man: Animals Assemble! (A Mighty Marvel Team-Up)Spider-Man: Quantum Quest! (A Mighty Marvel Team-Up # 2)Spider-Man: Cosmic Chaos! (A Mighty Marvel Team-Up #3)Cleopatra in Space TV SeriesCleopatra in Space Book SeriesBone Collection: 10 Book Set: Includes All 9 Books, Plus the Prequel RoseAll Star Superman: The Deluxe EditionCalled to Create: A Biblical Invitation to Create, Innovate, and RiskThe Infinity GauntletWhat If Jesus Was Serious?: A Visual Guide to the Teachings of Jesus We Love to Ignore Mike Maihack (Graphic Novelist) Podcast EpisodeThe Bible ProjectJordan RaynorThe Sacredness of the Secular WorkThe Creator in YouThe Royal in You

How to honor employers you leave, how feelings of inadequacy often mask an arrogance toward God, and how to obey God when you have no idea what his purposes are.Links Mentioned:Christy WrightChristy Wright on InstagramChristy Wright on XChristy Wright on YouTubeChristy Wright on FacebookGet Your Hopes Up PodcastBusiness BoutiqueTake Back Your TimeRamsey SolutionsRachel Cruze The Gap and The GainAtomic HabitsChristine CaineStephanie Meek on FacebookThe Sacredness of Secular WorkContact JordanJordan Raynor