You’re in for a real treat with this first episode of 2024! Peter Lawry shares his journey of integrating faith and work, rejecting the conventional separation of Sunday and Monday. From nursing to accounting, Peter landed in the consulting business. It was here that he was challenged by a friend to make God the CEO of his business. And that changed everything.

This year iWork4Him is moving its focus from “iWork for Him” to “iWork with Him,” and Peter really nails the importance of this with biblical examples that reveal God’s supernatural intervention when we allow Him to truly be a part of our lives. It’s not just passive but actively waiting on the Lord’s leading in every situation, even (especially) in business.

Want to fill your work life with peace and power? Consider getting a copy of Peter’s book When Jesus Calls: Transforming Businesses into Expressions of God’s Kingdom. Like this conversation, it’s a profound exploration of the purpose of business as a divine design to bring people together, fostering resources for the Kingdom. Other ways this episode encourages us to work WITH God?

-        If you’ve never gotten a copy of the iWork4Him books, head on over to the online bookstore and check those out – paperback, ebook, audio, and PDF options. You can also financially support iWork4Him, and we’ll send you a copy of the title of your choice. More details here

-        Let your faith impact your... cell phone service? Switch over to Patriot Mobile, America’s only Christian conservative mobile service provider. Jim and Martha can vouch for this company’s reliability and dedication to God, family, and country!

Featuring: Peter Lawry

Ministry/ Workplace: Business as Mission

The last episode of 2023! Hosts Jim and Martha reflect on the past year and set their sights on the theme for 2024: transitioning from "iWork4Him" to "I Work WITH Him." Celebrating the completion of the Central Place building project, a 140-year-old rehabbed structure, they highlight its positive impact on their community. They also share some significant moments, like memorable nights on the front deck and the passing of Martha's father, Ted Hains.

Looking ahead, the Brangenbergs express hopes for vacation, family time, and deepening involvement in ministry, including the Tapestry Project. One big change they’ve made in 2023 and will continue making in 2024 is switching over to businesses that support Christian values – like SaferNet and Patriot Mobile!

Wrapping up, listeners are invited to get involved in local faith and work ministries and shift their thinking to actively working with God in their daily tasks. Check out some 2024 events that Jim and Martha are involved with on the events page. Reach out and connect – we want to hear from you.

Happy New Year to our iWork4Him audience!

Featuring: Jim & Martha Brangenberg

Ministry/ Workplace: iWork4Him

In this festive episode, Jim and Martha celebrate Christmas at the workplace, emphasizing the unique opportunity it provides to share the love of Jesus. They reflect on their own Christmas traditions, the magic of the season, and the importance of purposeful faith integration in our everyday lives.  

You're encouraged to be intentional in caring for coworkers, extending invitations to those who may be alone during the holidays, and finding meaningful ways to share the message of Christmas. For more ideas on loving on your coworkers now and moving into 2024, download the iWork4Him “21 Ways to Care for Your Coworkers” list. As Jim mentions in the episode, he’d love to come have pie with you this Christmas, but he and Martha will have to settle for a heartfelt “thank you” for listening and for your support of iWork4Him this past year. 

Don’t forget to celebrate two phenomenal companies that will make your money talk in 2024: 

SaferNet VPN is more than a Virtual Private Network. This tool also provides antivirus AND 84 internet filters to protect you and those you care about. We recommend securing your devices with SaferNet – a company that believes in the mission of iWork4Him! 

Make the switch to Patriot Mobile – the nation’s only Christian conservative cellular service provider. You can “put your money where your mouth it” by supporting this Kingdom business, and you don’t even have to sacrifice great service. Sign up through iWork4Him’s affiliate page and iWork4Him will receive 5% of every bill payment – at no extra cost to you.

Featuring: Jim & Martha Brangenberg

Ministry/ Workplace: iWork4Him

In this episode of iWork4Him, we take a look at the importance of unity and connection among Jesus followers in the marketplace. Krystal Parker shares her personal journey, from growing up in a small town winning the church 10-year perfect attendance award. Even though she knew “how to be a Christian” on Sunday, she didn’t have a true relationship with Christ.

Her story evolved from finding success in business but without real purpose to recently founding the US Christian Chamber of Commerce! This conversation emphasizes the transformation that occurred when she fully integrated her faith with her work and explores the mission of the USCCC, dedicated to celebrating and supporting Christian businesses nationwide.

A key highlight is the upcoming US Christian Business Expo and Global Conference, April 18-19 2024, in Orlando. Get more info and follow for more details on the iWork4Him events page. You can also learn more about Christian Chambers in a past interview with former Central Florida Christian Chamber president, Mark Goldstein.

This episode also gives shout outs to two fantastic businesses that iWork4Him has partnered with recently:

SaferNet VPN is more than a Virtual Private Network. This tool also provides antivirus AND 84 internet filters to protect you and those you care about. We recommend securing your devices with SaferNet – a company that believes in the mission of iWork4Him!

Make the switch to Patriot Mobile – the nation’s only Christian conservative cellular service provider. You can “put your money where your mouth it” by supporting this Kingdom business, and you don’t even have to sacrifice great service. Sign up through iWork4Him’s affiliate page and iWork4Him will receive 5% of every bill payment – at no extra cost to you.

Featuring: Krystal Parker

Ministry/ Workplace: US Christian Chamber of Commerce

In this episode of the iWork4Him podcast, hosts Jim and Martha Brangenberg dive into the world of internet safety and cybersecurity with guest Brad Hawkins, CEO of SaferNet. The conversation explores the impact of the internet on our lives and the need for protection against its potential dangers. Brad shares his personal journey, from facing business setbacks to finding inspiration to start SaferNet, a company dedicated to providing a safer and more secure internet experience.

You’ll get a look into SaferNet's features, such as encrypted tunnels, virus protection, and internet controls, making it a valuable tool for both businesses and homes. Brad highlights the importance of protecting children from harmful digital content and emphasizes the role SaferNet plays in creating a safe and controlled online world.

Additionally, this episode introduces the Digital Desperados Podcast, a new show focused on cybercriminal stories and how SaferNet can safeguard against online threats. Brad concludes with words of advice, emphasizing the significance of staying connected with God through Scripture for guidance in navigating life's challenges.

Listeners are encouraged to explore SaferNet.com for internet security solutions and to check out the Digital Desperados Podcast for fascinating stories about the world of cybercrime.

Businesses we believe in (and you should too!):

A great way to protect your home or business is to install a VPN like SaferNet which uses 84 internet filters to make sure your family and business isn’t exposed to inappropriate content or damaging viruses. Plus, SaferNet is a Kingdom business. Protect yourself, your family, and your business by signing up for SaferNet!

Patriot Mobile is another business that strives to offer Americans an alternative to its more progressive competitors – while still providing excellent service! Get the same great cell phone service as always while “passively” helping ministries and causes you believe in. Jim and Martha have made the switch. Will you?

Featuring: Brad Hawkins

Ministry/ Workplace: SaferNet

There’s HOPE for the public schools of America! Kori Pennypacker started out teaching the 2-year-old class at her church, progressed to directing the Children’s Ministry there, and has ended up going into schools with Bible2School instead of waiting for the children to come to church. Recent polls show that most kids aren’t being taught the Bible at home or being taken to church. They are falling for counterfeit ideas taught in public schools because they haven’t been introduced to the Truth.

Bible2School wants to help you step in and bring the Truth to children across the country! This ministry can equip you with the curriculum and coaching needed to teach the Bible to elementary public school kids. Schools are ripe for the harvest, but brave parents, concerned community members, and generous business leaders are essential to make this work happen. Bible2School is currently operating in three states, but we hope that this episode encourages listeners in all 50 states to see how you can get involved with Bible2School, bringing Bible classes to your local public elementary schools.

In this show, Kori talks to us about Release Time programs, which allow students an hour to learn off-site each week. This is great to know about for the elementary education mission field, but we want to let you know that we also have several past iWork4Him Podcast episodes that give more information on Employee Resource groups and other legal ways to bring God into your workplace. You can use keywords to search for those episodes on the podcast page.

Businesses we believe in (and you should too!):

Bible2Schoos is an amazing resource to protect precious children from any lies being taught at their schools. A great way to protect your kids at home is to install a VPN like SaferNet. This tool uses 84 internet filters to make sure your family isn’t exposed to inappropriate content or damaging viruses. Plus, SaferNet is a Kingdom business. Protect yourself, your family, and your business by signing up for SaferNet!

Patriot Mobile is another business that strives to offer Americans an alternative to its more progressive competitors – while still providing excellent service! Get the same great cell phone service as always while “passively” helping ministries and causes you believe in. Jim and Martha have made the switch. Will you?

Featuring: Kori Pennypacker

Ministry/ Workplace: Bible2School

Sometimes the path to our calling takes many turns. Dr. Eli Jones shares his story in his new book Run Toward your Goliaths. Despite being a first-generation college student, Eli’s childhood was full of first-rate learning experiences! His parents were entrepreneurial, and his dad’s work truck was often a classroom for Eli. After graduating college, Eli took several unexpected career turns. Still eventually, he ended up back in school to get his Ph.D., where Eli indeed found his calling as a teacher and writer!

Eli’s unchanging life mission has been to transform lives, and through teaching principles that come from the Bible – he is able to do just that. Higher education is fertile soil for connecting faith to learning. At Texas A&M, there are so many ways to visibly carry that out through the Christian Faculty Network and Breakaway ministry happening on campus, where Eli is deeply involved.

For the chance to win a copy of Eli’s book, Run Toward Your Goliaths, call the listener line at 866-713-9675 (WORK)!

Guests: Dr. Eli Jones

Ministry/ Workplace: Texas A&M University; EliJones.com

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How do you support your college student’s faith life once they head to campus? How do you bring the truth of Jesus into the sphere of education? Kathy Branzell from Love2020 and Ben Sanders, the co-founder of the Campus Christian Center at Arizona State University, join us to talk about an innovative Kingdom unity idea (on the quad)! Tune in to part two of this enlightening conversation where we discuss building bridges from high school ministry to campus ministry, and from campus ministry into workplace ministry!

Featured Guests: Ben Sanders & Kathy Branzell
Ministry/Workplace: Love2020 - EveryCampus

How do you support your college student’s faith life once they head to campus? How do you bring the truth of Jesus into the sphere of education? Kathy Branzell from Love2020 and Ben Sanders, the co-founder of the Campus Christian Center at Arizona State University, join us to talk about an innovative Kingdom unity idea (on the quad)! Tune in to part one of this enlightening conversation on sending your kids to a secular university, sharing your faith at school, and powerful Kingdom collaboration!

Featured Guests: Ben Sanders & Kathy Branzell
Ministry/Workplace: Love2020 - EveryCampus

55% of the workforce today is made up of Women. 36% of the population of the United States of America proclaim to be Born Again Believers in Jesus Christ.  That means almost 33 million working women who follow Jesus.  Where do they go for specific discipleship in connecting their faith to their work and living out their calling in their workplace?  There are more and more ministries popping up around the United States specifically focused on the unique needs of the Christian Working Woman. Today we head off to Charlotte NC to talk with Nadya Dickson, National and International Director of The Master’s Program for Women, online at www.TheMastersProgramforWomen.org

Nadya Dickson came from a loving home but it wasn’t until her time at University that she met Jesus.  Over the years she has learned that “practice makes progress”.  This eventually led her to participate in The Masters Program for Women.  During her time of participation as a student in her cohort she was able to write her life mission statement.  She was surprised to discover that helping women was a part of that mission.  She usually found herself resisting women centered activities, especially in her home where she is the only female.  Her mission statement begins “To unleash women to walk in fullness of Christ….”  Wow, what a statement.  After participating as a student, she became a coach and is now the National and International Director for The Masters Program for Women. 

Their 3-year program has a total of 12 full day sessions with a 12-woman cohort, and several individual coaching opportunities to really learn from The Master and create a life mission.  You can find out all of the details at www.themastersprogramforwomen.org . Nadya shared about the opportunity for listeners to attend a 1-hour briefing to decide if this might be your next steps in growth. 

Nadya told us a story about a graduate who has created www.Fashionandcompassion.com and is continuing to help other women grow through this opportunity.  TMPW is idea for women in leadership that want to steward their influence, understand their calling or in a place of preparing or entering transition. 

Featured Guests: Nadya Dickson

Ministry/Workplace: The Master’s Program for Women

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