Posts in Interview
Ep 1999: The Birth of iWork4Him

It’s a typical story. Boy meets girl. Boy and girl fall in love and want to pursue ministry together. They get married looking forward to a future of “church work.” But an entrepreneurial, business spirit seemed to keep getting in the way... Little did Jim and Martha (boy and girl) know, God was calling them to ministry, but not in a church.

This is the story of iWork4Him! As Martha mentions in this episode, God was working in every detail of the Brangenbergs’ lives to prepare them for their current ministry of iWork4Him. For example, there are 5 steps in the iWork4Him Nation Covenant. Each of those steps comes from Jim and Martha’s own experiences in shifting their paradigms from “work is work” to work is worship. Hear why iWork4Him exists and why it’s important for YOU to understand that your work matters to God!

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Interview, iWork4Him, Awaken Podcast Network, PodcastJim Brangenbergfaith and work, gospel, God’s plan, resources, books, God is faithful, testimony, celebration, iWork4Him, rest
Guided by the Bible

If you have ever darkened the doors of a Hobby Lobby, you belong in the Hobby Lobby fan club; there is simply something special about this family-feel business culture. Today, well over 43,000 people belong to the Hobby Lobby team of workers, and this is largely due to the positive culture created by Steve and Jackie Green. Steve and Jackie are also the co-founders of the Museum of the Bible, and if you have yet to visit, we encourage you to add it to your bucket list!

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Interview, iWork4Him, Awaken Podcast Network, PodcastJim Brangenbergfaith and work, gospel, iWork4Him, Outcomes Conference, leadership, resources, community, cultural influence, workplace culture
Cultural Influencers

Dr. Za’ndra Bishop and Dr. Andy Westmoreland are more than just headhunters; they are cultural influencers. With every leadership placement they make in an organization, they have the unique opportunity to impact the culture.  Whether it be in higher education, non-profits, or the host of other types of organizations, Za’ndra and Andy are always asking the question: “what could the culture here be?” 

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Interview, iWork4Him, Awaken Podcast Network, PodcastJim Brangenberggospel, faith and work, iWork4Him, Outcomes Conference, leadership, resources, community, cultural influence, workplace culture, job search
Reaching Every Campus for Christ

As the President and CEO of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Tom Lin knows that he needs to regularly connect with people and the Lord in order to keep his life centered. With 1,600 US employees and coverage on 800 University campuses with over 1,000 students, Intervarsity must intentionally foster a culture of belonging.  As a result, Tom’s listening skills get exercised a lot as he listens to the Lord and staff to navigate the complexities of the organization.

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Interview, iWork4Him, Awaken Podcast Network, PodcastJim Brangenbergfaith and work, gospel, iWork4Him, Outcomes Conference, leadership, resources, community, cultural influence, campus ministry
Transformative Leadership

Jacinta Tegman, the CEO of CRISTA Ministries, says she leads out of her relationship with the Lord - but what exactly does that mean? Simply this: at the end of her term as a leader, the people she led would love Jesus more than they did when she started. Jacinta sees herself as a servant of the Lord and a servant of the mission and staff at CRISTA. With over 1,300 employees, she works to create a culture where everyone knows they belong.

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Interview, iWork4Him, Awaken Podcast Network, PodcastJim Brangenbergfaith and work, gospel, iWork4Him, Outcomes Conference, leadership, resources, community, cultural influence, women in the workplace, women in leadership, women of faith
Thirsting for Living Water

Mike Mantel, the Chairman and CEO of Living Water International, is all about conversation - first with the Lord, then his wife, and then others. According to Mike, conversation allows him to ask thoughtful questions and learn from the wisdom of others. As the head of a global initiative, Mike’s love for conversation and connection is critical. Living Water International brings together churches, communities, and individuals with extreme diversity both in wealth and geography to solve the water crisis. 

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Interview, iWork4Him, Awaken Podcast Network, PodcastJim Brangenbergfaith and work, gospel, iWork4Him, Outcomes Conference, leadership, resources, community, cultural influence
God-Sized Goals

Reverend Dr. Nicole Martin started annually reading through the Bible 20 years ago as a dare from a youth pastor, but it wasn’t until five years ago that she joined the team at American Bible Society. For years God was preparing her heart to love His Word. American Bible Society collaborates with other people and ministries to share the good news of the Gospel with the world! Currently, their goal is to reach 7.8 million people with God’s Word and help 100 million Americans engage with the Gospel!

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Interview, iWork4Him, Awaken Podcast Network, PodcastJim Brangenberggospel, faith and work, iWork4Him, Outcomes Conference, leadership, resources, community, cultural influence, women in the workplace, women in leadership, women of faith
Leveling Up Your Leadership

Mark Vincent is a leader who loves leaders that love leaders. His 4-year peer-based program, Maestro-level leaders, is all about supporting leaders in the "Third Turn," where they begin to craft their organization's long-term vision, legacy, and future value. After all, no leader can do it by themselves; we all need to learn from others, and the earlier we begin this process in our career, the better we become as leaders. This is the heart of Maestro-level leaders: community!

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Interview, iWork4Him, Awaken Podcast Network, PodcastJim Brangenbergfaith and work, gospel, iWork4Him, Outcomes Conference, leadership, resources, community, cultural influence, workplace culture, legacy, mentorship
Kingdom Collaboration

Flipping around the microphones today, Tami Heim and Scott Brown of Christian Leadership Alliance interview your very own Jim and Martha Brangenberg of iWork4Him Ministries. They've been able to highlight the stories of others, see God work mightily in the everyday, and make connections in the Kingdom that have an eternal impact. Learning from others, along with Scripture and prayer, are their keys to growing as leaders. This interview reminds us of the importance of the Tapestry Project – to create and freely offer a database that will increase collaboration between ministries.

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Interview, iWork4Him, Awaken Podcast Network, PodcastJim Brangenbergfaith and work, gospel, iWork4Him, Outcomes Conference, leadership, resources, community, cultural influence, workplace culture, spiritual disciplines
The Road to Flourishing

We consistently find that great leaders have spiritual disciplines to help them grow. Al Lopus, Co-Founder and CEO of Best Christian Workplaces Institute, is no different; he has daily prayer and devotional time, weekly Sabbath, quarterly spiritual days, and annual 3-day retreats to keep him grounded in his faith. His drive for consistency and excellence is mirrored in the mission of Best Christian Workplaces Institute. Plus, his new book was voted Christian Leadership Alliance book of the Year for 2022!  

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Interview, iWork4Him, Awaken Podcast Network, PodcastJim Brangenbergfaith and work, gospel, iWork4Him, Outcomes Conference, leadership, resources, community, cultural influence, workplace culture, spiritual disciplines