On this episode of iWork4Him, Jim and Martha Brangenberg sit down with Pam Mann, Internal Control Officer at Regent Bank, to uncover the power of prayer in the workplace. Pam shares her inspiring story of faith, from attending church solo as a child to now leading a team of 25 dedicated prayer warriors at Regent Bank. She explains how prayer is seamlessly woven into the bank’s culture, allowing employees to pray openly for coworkers, customers, and even strangers who reach out through their external prayer email. 

The episode is packed with touching stories of answered prayers and poignant moments when prayers weren’t answered as hoped but still revealed God’s presence. Pam also dives into the faith-filled culture at Regent, where support and care extend far beyond financial transactions. Whether you’re wondering if it’s “legal” to pray at work or looking for inspiration to bring your faith into your career, Pam’s testimony proves that prayer doesn’t just change lives—it transforms workplace culture. We challenge you to meditate how you can make prayer a bigger part of your workplace ministry! 

Check out some of the links mentioned in today’s show (+ more): 

• SaferNet is iWork4Him's proactive cyber security program that keeps our home and office devices protected. Make it a 2025 resolution to defend you and those you care for from malware, hacking, and all things sinister on the Internet.  

• Just like this episode encourages, the first step of the iWork4Him Nation is prayer! Start your workplace ministry journey by signing up for this transformative commitment at www.iWork4Him.com/JointheNation. 

• iWork4Him also urges you to examine how your dollars are being used. See how using iWork4Him sponsors will align your money with your values. 

• Shop the Christmas book sale, going on now through Christmas! We can’t promise Jim will be wrapping them, but you can email Martha@iWork4Him.com if you’d like a nice wrapped $5 iWork4Him book for Christmas. 

 Featuring: Pam Mann

Ministry/ Workplace: Regent Bank

Jim and Martha Brangenberg dive into the heart of faith and work, joined by Colin Ferreira, author of the book Disrupting Religion. Together, they challenge the norms of modern Christianity, questioning whether Jesus intended to create a religion or disrupt it entirely. Colin shares his journey from wild living to radical faith, sparked by a Ponzi scheme and a divine wake-up call. 

Colin emphasizes that Christianity isn’t about rules, buildings, or organizations—it’s about sonship and a relationship with God as our Father. He unpacks how modern Christianity often loses sight of this, becoming focused on activity rather than identity. The conversation explores intriguing metaphors for the Church: the battleship, the cruise ship, and even the pirate ship. Are we projecting God’s power, keeping passengers comfortable, or chasing treasures through illegitimate means? 

This episode is PACKED with thought-provoking insights about faith, marketplace ministry, and the need to break free from "religion" to embrace true freedom in Christ. Don’t miss Colin’s bold take on the importance of obedience, faith, and the role of the Father in our daily lives. Grab his book at DisruptingReligionBook.com or on Amazon to dig deeper! 

Check out some of the links mentioned in today’s show (+ more): 

• SaferNet is iWork4Him's proactive cyber security program that keeps our home and office devices protected. You’ll learn on the Digital Desperados podcast not to wait around and become the next victim of cybercrime! 

• Consider partnering with iWork4Him to help others disrupt their current understanding of work – make your year-end donation today.  

• iWork4Him also encourages you to examine where you’re spending your dollars. See how using iWork4Him sponsors will align your money with your values. 

• Shop the Christmas book sale, going on now through Christmas! 

 Featuring: Colin Ferreira

Ministry/ Workplace: Disrupting Religion

This Thanksgiving, Jim and Martha Brangenberg serve up a feast of gratitude, laughter, and heartfelt reflections. In this episode, they share hilarious holiday mishaps (like a kid sneaking way too much butter), cherished family traditions, and the transformative power of thankfulness. With Scripture as their guide, they unpack how gratitude can shift our mindset, deepen relationships, and even make workplaces more joyful. 

You’ll hear practical tips for sparking meaningful conversations around the dinner table, embracing imperfection (because no one remembers the “perfect” meal), and savoring the moments that truly matter. The Brangenbergs remind us that thankfulness isn’t just a holiday feeling—it’s a daily practice that keeps us grounded in God’s goodness. 

Plus, don’t miss the iWork4Him holiday book sale—perfect for gifting—and the opportunity to partner with iWork4Him on Giving Tuesday. This show is packed with encouragement and inspiration to make your Thanksgiving memorable, whether you’re hosting, traveling, or just showing up for the pie! 

iWork4Him is thankful for ALL of its sponsors, but here are a few special shout outs mentioned in today’s show: 

• SaferNet is iWork4Him's proactive cyber security program that keeps our home and office devices protected. Before you have issues, go to SaferNet.com and get secured! 

• Patriot Mobile is the cell phone provider iWork4Him uses, built on the pillars that align with our values – faith, family, and freedom. Make the switch at PatriotMobile.com/iWork4Him. 

• And ePaymints, a payment processor that works with integrity on behalf of their clients 

 Featuring: Jim & Martha Brangenberg

Ministry/ Workplace: iWork4Him

Meet Ro Wiggins, a basketball coach and mentor whose life journey has taken him from Louisiana to Idaho, combining his love for sports with a passion for leading youth. You'll hear all about how God led Ro on this journey, not without some bumps and hiccups along the way. His transparency throughout the interview highlights Ro’s authenticity. 

Ro now runs The gROw Program, a mentorship and coaching program for kids and teens across various backgrounds, working especially with youth living on Native American reservations. He talks about his experience pouring into program attendees, asking God to use him and his natural people skills. You’ll also get a look at Ro’s journey to marriage, balancing his role as a father of six. His faith-driven approach reminds us of the importance of treating our work as a mission field, embodying patience, integrity, and purpose as he positively impacts the lives of young athletes. 

iWork4HIm wants to be transparent like Ro! Learn about these amazing businesses that we truly use and love:  

• SaferNet VPN protects our home and work devices from potential cyber attacks and distractions. With antivirus, internet filters, and web controls, it makes it easier to glorify God in our work. Get protected with SaferNet!  

• We hate giving money to companies with antibiblical agendas, so when we found Patriot Mobile, we knew we had to switch! Our cell phone service with Patriot Mobile is fantastic AND it feels incredible to support faith, family, and freedom causes. We don’t regret switching, and neither will you: www.PatriotMobile.com/iWork4Him

 Featuring: Ro Wiggins

Ministry/ Workplace: The gROw Program

In this episode, we talk with Andy Galpin, a mission-driven entrepreneur focused on preserving Kingdom culture in businesses. Jim opens with a story of a business owner who prioritized profit over culture when selling his company—leading to a quick erosion of his values-driven workplace. While the interview focuses on Andy’s current work, you’ll also get a quick look at Andy’s background and what steered him toward his present business ventures.  

Through his company, Tree and Leaf Partners, Andy now looks for thriving businesses to acquire, ensuring their cultures endure even when owners step out of the picture. Inspired by his experiences at IBM, Andy believes that leaders set the cultural tone, making it critical to have mission-aligned leadership at the top. He follows the “Redemptive Business Framework,” emphasizing a model beyond profit, where businesses actively contribute to the common good and Kingdom advancement. 

Andy dreams of an ecosystem where Kingdom-led companies mentor young Christians, shaping a new generation of values-based leaders. His appeal is clear: business owners, don’t let the highest bid compromise your mission—let’s build legacies that last! 

We're grateful to Kingdom businesses that are making a difference in our world:   

• Patriot Mobile – Get great service at an affordable price while making sure your cell phone money supports your values. We promise it’s simple to make the switch. 

• SaferNet – Don't wait to be the victim of cybercrime. Get protected TODAY with SaferNet VPN: antivirus, web filters, and internet controls. It’s an iWork4Him essential! 

• ePaymints – If you do any type of payment processing for your business, please stop funneling money into big banking with anti-biblical agendas. Check out ePaymints, where they truly care about customers and give to charities you can feel good about supporting.

 Featuring: Andy Galpin

Ministry/ Workplace: Tree and Leaf Partners

Brett and Mary Elaine Baker are the proud founders of VAUSA, a company dedicated to helping military spouses (and likeminded talent) find flexible work. The Bakers share their personal stories, including how their faith has helped them navigate the challenges of military life, marriage, family, and business. If you are a current or former military member, you’ll likely understand the struggles Brett faced while deployed and reintegrating back into family life. Military spouses can relate to Mary Elaine, an elementary school teacher who was trying to “hold down the fort” and ended up finding her calling as a virtual assistant. 

Instead of letting hardship drive them apart, they used their experiences to create a business that empowers military families, offering not only jobs but also community and spiritual support. More than a business, both Brett and Mary Elaine confirm that VAUSA is their ministry – what God was preparing for them all along. If you’re looking for an inspiring story of faith, resilience, and purpose-driven business, this episode will hit home! Visit HireVAUSA.com for more information on working with the Bakers as a virtual assistant (VA) or VA client.  

Just like VAUSA prioritizes values alignment for its virtual assistants and clients, iWork4Him sponsors focus on advancing the Kingdom. Here’s some of our top supporters:  

• Patriot Mobile – Get great service at an affordable price while making sure your cell phone money supports your values. We promise it’s simple to make the switch. 

• SaferNet – Don't wait to be the victim of cybercrime. Get protected TODAY with SaferNet VPN: antivirus, web filters, and internet controls. It’s an iWork4Him essential! 

• ePaymints – If you do any type of payment processing for your business, please stop funneling money into big banking with anti-biblical agendas. Check out ePaymints, where they truly care about customers and give to charities you can feel good about supporting. 

 Featuring: Brett & Mary Elaine Baker

Ministry/ Workplace: VAUSA

The iWork4Him Podcast welcomes back the incredible entrepreneur Pete Ochs who uses this latest show to share his Christ-centered decision matrix. If you didn’t catch his first episode with iWork4Him, you’ll definitely want to go back and hear about all the cool business innovating Pete’s done throughout the years. Since that show, Pete has transitioned into a new role with Enterprise Stewardship, an organization that helps businesses create more Kingdom-driven impact. His decision matrix is a key tool used to guide these businesses and even in personal decisions.  

The matrix is based on four key questions: Does it honor God? Does it serve people? Can it be done with excellence? And are we being good stewards? The best part is that Pete gives real-life examples for these questions, which are not only informative but fascinating to hear!  

Although 72, it’s clear that Pete doesn’t plan on slowing down anytime soon. His new role as mentor is a huge motivation in his “refirement” plan. His life verse was once Psalm 78:72, which focuses on leading, but he’s recently transitioned to Psalm 71:18, a verse about guiding the coming generations. No matter what stage you’re at in life, we guarantee that Pete Ochs will challenge and inspire you! 

iWork4Him is so thankful for all its sponsors, affiliate partners, and collaborators. Here are a few top sponsors we use and vouch for:  

• Patriot Mobile – Get great service at an affordable price while making sure your cell phone money supports your values. We promise it’s simple to make the switch. 

• SaferNet – Don't wait to be the victim of cybercrime. Get protected TODAY with SaferNet VPN: antivirus, web filters, and internet controls. It’s an iWork4Him essential! 

• ePaymints – If you do any type of payment processing for your business, please stop funneling money into big banking with anti-biblical agendas. Check out ePaymints, where they truly care about customers and give to charities you can feel good about supporting. 

 Featuring: Pete Ochs

Ministry/ Workplace: Enterprise Stewardship

It’s amazing how God can use us when we simply open ourselves to Him. John Cummings, Founder and CEO of ASAP Express, gives testimony to this fact in the latest episode of iWork4Him. Maybe John’s journey started out a little “rocky” with spotty church attendance and a lukewarm faith, but God faithfully led him down a path to deepen his faith after attending a Man Up men's retreat, where he learned about the impact of human trafficking. This experience transformed his outlook on life and business. 

John explains how he incorporated Christian values into ASAP’s core mission, which included donating to anti-trafficking organizations and openly sharing his faith at work. Despite concerns about losing employees or clients, his business grew, attracting like-minded customers and employees.  

John points out that among Muslim Americans, money is reinvested an average of 14 times before leaving the Muslim community. In Jewish communities, 7-8 times, and for Christians only 1.5 times. This led to his involvement in the Christian Network Movement, which encourages Christian-led businesses to support one another in advancing the Kingdom. If you’re interested in getting involved with this network, reach out to John at lions.den@asapexpressinc.com. And for a simple tool to give you guidance in living out your faith at work, join the iWork4Him Nation! 

Get started investing your dollars in companies that strive to honor God. Here are a few iWork4Him favorites: 

• Patriot Mobile – Get great service at an affordable price while making sure your cell phone money supports your values. We promise it’s simple to make the switch. 

• SaferNet – Don't wait to be the victim of cybercrime. Get protected TODAY with SaferNet VPN: antivirus, web filters, and internet controls. It’s an iWork4Him essential! 

• ePaymints – If you do any type of payment processing for your business, please stop funneling money into big banking with anti-biblical agendas. Check out ePaymints, where they truly care about customers and give to charities you can feel good about supporting. 

Featuring: John Cummings

Ministry/ Workplace: ASAP Express and Logistics

In this episode of iWork4Him, Jim and Martha Brangenberg speak with Dr. Jessica Rimmer, CEO of Solomon Strategic Advisors, about leadership and faith in the workplace. You’ll hear her personal journey of embracing her God-given leadership strengths, reflecting on how she once struggled with feeling like “a lot.” Through a liberating mentorship with her first boss and learning to see value in her gifts, she found confidence and purpose.  

Like many of us, Jessica previously felt the need to use her talents in “varsity Christianity” - working in full-time, vocational ministry. However, she’s since learned that God made her exactly how she is in order to be a great leader. The GiANT Worldwide platform helps her help other leaders become healthy and effective, with a focus on “liberated leaders.” Jessica also discusses the importance of self-leadership, asking ourselves the challenging question, “What’s it like on the other side of me?”  

As a Polished Network chapter leader, the conversation also touches on her role there and with the Boldly Conference, which empower women to live out their faith in their work. Although Boldly 2024 is THIS WEEK (Oct 18th), there’s still time to register! Use IWORK4HIM20 for your discount. And men, this episode is a powerful discussion on leadership for you, too. Don’t miss it!

As always, we give a special shoutout to the amazing organizations that sponsor iWork4Him. Did you know that our partner SaferNet produces its own podcast highlighting the dangers of cybercrime? Catch fun stories that will make you think twice about leaving your devices unprotected on the Digital Desperados Podcast!

Featuring: Dr. Jessica Rimmer

Ministry/ Workplace: Solomon Strategic Advisors; GiANT Worldwide

Even if we don’t think about it, when we go to the airport, we surrender control. And that can be the perfect context for having an encounter with Jesus. In this episode of iWork4Him, hosts Jim and Martha Brangenberg welcome Greg McBrayer, Chief Flight Dispatcher and Corporate Chaplain at American Airlines. With over 46 years at American Airlines, Greg reflects on the huge impact 9/11 had on his life, when amidst the chaos he told God “we need You here” and God answered “that’s why I placed you here.” And soon after Greg became a chaplain.  

There's often an overwhelming need for spiritual care in the aviation industry, especially during crises, and Greg’s presence has ministered to both employees and travelers at Dallas Fort Worth Airport (DFW). Last year alone, the 30 chaplains serving at DFW completed nearly 40,000 touchpoints, offering comfort and guidance to those in need.  

Greg shares insights on integrating faith at work and building relationships with corporate leadership to foster a culture of care. He also discusses the growing need for chaplains in workplaces today, encouraging organizations to consider the benefits of spiritual care for employees. Even if you’re not a chaplain, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are a fantastic tool to show care for coworkers and customers. Tune in to hear how God is working through Greg to bring hope and support to many in the airline industry. 

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Featuring: Greg McBrayer

Ministry/ Workplace: Our Faith at Work; Chaplain Care; American Airlines