In this heartfelt and engaging episode, Jim and Martha Brangenberg sit down with Brad Hawkins, founder of SaferNet and a passionate advocate for living your faith boldly in the workplace. Brad shares how he integrates faith into his businesses, from starting meetings with prayer to creating a culture of love and support for employees. He encourages believers to normalize conversations about God—whether at work, over coffee, or even at a dinner party—and inspires listeners to embrace the joy and challenges of expressing your faith openly. 

One way to get started living out your faith vibrantly at work is by committing to the iWork4Him Nation pledge, a simple but powerful way to invite God into your daily work life through prayer, service, and love. Brad’s insights show how involving God in even the smallest decisions can lead to deeper connections and purpose. 

In addition to running SaferNet, Brad owns two beautiful event venues in Colorado: Church Ranch Event Center in Westminster and Table Mountain Meetings and Events in Golden. We’re sure you’ll enjoy hearing from Brad as much as we do. Get to know more about Brad and SaferNet in this previous interview. Now tune in and get ready to live your faith out loud this year! 

We honor and celebrate our incredible iWork4Him sponsors, giving special shout outs to:  

• SaferNet has changed the way we look at cyber security and definitely changed how we protect our devices and digital lives. Get this powerful VPN to safeguard your own home and business! 

• Patriot Mobile allows us to support Kingdom business and Kingdom values through something as simple as using our mobile devices. Get signed up and use code IWORK4HIM to get a free month of service: www.PatriotMobile.com/iWork4Him 

• If you have any payment processing needs, we recommend using a Kingdom business like ePaymints. You can rest easy knowing that your payments won’t be supporting antibiblical agendas.

 Featuring: Brad Hawkins

Ministry/ Workplace: SaferNet

After a long day at work, it’s easy to retreat into our homes and forget about the people living just a few feet away. But what if loving your neighbors wasn’t just a suggestion, but a calling? In this episode, Jim and Martha dive into what it means to bring your faith full circle—from work to home and everywhere in between. 

Get practical tips for connecting with the people who live around you: know their names (bonus points for sharing cookies!), lend a helping hand, and start simple conversations. Need inspiration? Check out Jim and Martha’s ongoing adventures rehabilitating old buildings in Marionville, MO, including The Gathering, a cozy new space for connection. Learn more at iWork4Him.com/centralplace. 

Plus, grab an incredible deal on the iWork4Him or iRetire4Him books: Buy 1 for $50 and get 9 more FREE (just pay shipping) - they’ll even sign them for you. These books are packed with wisdom to help you live your faith everywhere you go. To take advantage of this limited time offer, make a donation for $68 or more ($50 + shipping) and in the memo section of the donation form let us know the 10 books you want (iWork4Him, iRetire4Him, or a combination of the two). 

Let’s love our neighbors this year —one cookie, conversation, and kind act at a time! 

iWork4Him sponsors that have been excellent neighbors to us and will be to you, too:  

• SaferNet has changed the way we look at cyber security and definitely changed how we protect our devices and digital lives. Get this powerful VPN to safeguard your own home and business! 

• A couple of years ago, we switched our cell service to America’s only conservative Christian provider and have only good things to say regarding that experience! Patriot Mobile allows us to support Kingdom business and Kingdom values through something as simple as using our mobile devices. Get signed up and use code IWORK4HIM to get a free month of service: www.PatriotMobile.com/iWork4Him 

• If you have any payment processing needs, we recommend using a Kingdom business like ePaymints. You can rest easy knowing that your payments won’t be supporting antibiblical agendas. 

 Featuring: Jim & Martha Brangenberg

Ministry/ Workplace: iWork4Him

In this New Year’s Day episode, we kick off 2025 with an empowering message: Your workplace is your mission field, and your faith belongs there every day. No need to quit your job to make your work matter to God—He’s already placed you where you’re meant to be! 

Jim and Martha share their journey from believing ministry only happens in a church to realizing that every job can be a ministry. They unpack the iWork4Him Nation pledge: Pray for your coworkers, serve them with love, befriend them, work with excellence, and look for opportunities to share the reason for your hope. 

If you’ve ever struggled to reconcile faith and work, this episode is for you. Jim and Martha’s candid stories, practical steps, and humor (yes, butter is better than margarine!) will inspire you to embrace your workplace as a vibrant mission field. Plus, learn about their exciting plans for 2025, including their new coffee shop, The Gathering. 

Join the movement and make 2025 the year your faith transforms your workplace! Take the iWork4Him Nation pledge, connect with our sponsors, check out the Tapestry Project, and start truly living out your faith where you work and live.  

Top show sponsors that we can’t stop raving about:  

• SaferNet has changed the way we look at cyber security and definitely changed how we protect our devices and digital lives. Get this powerful VPN to safeguard your own home and business! 

• A couple of years ago, we switched our cell service to America’s only conservative Christian provider and have only good things to say regarding that experience! Patriot Mobile allows us to support Kingdom business and Kingdom values through something as simple as using our mobile devices. Get signed up and use code IWORK4HIM to get a free month of service: www.PatriotMobile.com/iWork4Him 

• Make more impact in more workplaces by making your year-end donation to iWork4Him Ministries! You can learn more about the Tapestry Project and other 2025 plans that you can give toward.

 Featuring: Jim & Martha Brangenberg

Ministry/ Workplace: iWork4Him

In this special episode, hosts Jim and Martha Brangenberg share the mic with their friends Lou and Sabrina Reynolds for a heartwarming conversation about faith, family, and traditions. Sabrina reflects on her childhood Christmases in Long Island and Lou shares memories of his Jamaican heritage. Today, the Reynolds embrace a slower, intentional Christmas Eve with their kids, sipping hot chocolate and watching Christmas movies. 

It may sound cliché, but the show emphasizes the importance of keeping Jesus at the center of Christmas, encouraging moments of rest and reflection amid the season’s busyness. The Reynolds cherish Christmas Day traditions, starting with a big family breakfast and unhurried gift-opening, while Jim and Martha talk about candlelight services, Advent celebrations, and nostalgic Lifesaver-filled stockings. Together, they pray for gratitude, guidance, and family unity as they look ahead to a hopeful 2025. 

This episode reminds us that Christmas is more than gifts and traditions—it’s about celebrating Jesus, being present with loved ones, and sharing His love with others, both at home and in the workplace. Merry Christmas from iWork4Him! 

IWork4Him Christmas heroes that you should know about:  

• SaferNet is a proactive cyber security program that keeps Jim and Martha’s home and office devices protected. Gift yourself this amazing tool to defend you and those you care for from malware, hacking, and all things sinister on the Internet.  

• Jim and Martha made the switch to Patriot Mobile and never looked back! Great cell service, great customer service, and affordable pricing – all with a Kingdom-driven purpose. What could be better than that? Get signed up and use code IWORK4HIM to get a free month of service: www.PatriotMobile.com/iWork4Him 

• Make more impact in more workplaces by making your year-end donation to iWork4Him Ministries! You can learn more about the Tapestry Project and other 2025 plans that you can give toward.

 Featuring: Lou & Sabrina Reynolds

Ministry/ Workplace: Harmony & Hustle

Join us on iWork4Him as we dive into an inspiring conversation with Doug Dwyer, Chief Stewarding Officer (CSO) of DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen. What’s a CSO? Doug explains how his faith led him to name God as the CEO of his company, committing to steward the business with humility, love, and excellence. From tub refinishing to full-scale kitchen and bath remodeling, DreamMaker’s mission is rooted in Proverbs and dedicated to glorifying God while delivering outstanding service. 

Doug shares how his faith journey took him from merely knowing about Jesus to making Him the Lord of his life. Through challenges like the Great Recession of 2008, downsizing, and personal struggles, Doug leaned on God’s truths, discovering that pain often paves the way for growth and innovation. He also highlights practical steps for building a Christ-centered business, including creating a values-based culture. 

With a vision to expand DreamMaker to 200 franchise locations by 2030, Doug offers advice for Christian business owners: make God the CEO of your business—in your heart and your operations. Tune in for insights on integrating faith and work, and maybe even find your calling in the DreamMaker family! 

Make sure you don’t miss the special announcements mentioned in our show:  

• 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.  

• Jim and Martha made the switch to Patriot Mobile and never looked back! Great cell service, great customer service, and affordable pricing – all with a Kingdom-driven purpose. What could be better than that? Get signed up and use code IWORK4HIM to get a free month of service: www.PatriotMobile.com/iWork4Him 

• Make more impact in more workplaces by making your year-end donation to iWork4Him Ministries! You can learn more about the Tapestry Project and other 2025 plans that you can give toward.

 Featuring: Doug Dwyer

Ministry/ Workplace: DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen

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

As Christ Followers out in the Marketplace, should we look different, sound different and act different than our pre-Christian friends and competitors? If we run a business, or lead in an organization, what are the defining characteristics or qualities of a Great Christian Business Leader, or any leader proclaiming Christ as savior and Lord. Jesus changed all of us, including our ability to lead like Him. So Todd Hopkins has been working on this list, for himself and the young professionals he pours his life into on a regular basis. He wanted to share these 10 qualities with our audience so we can all put them into practice.

Today we will cover the final 5 qualities of a great Christian business leader but here are all 10 qualities.

Ten Qualities of Great Christian Business Leaders – #1-10

1. Protector of Gratitude

2. Committed to prayer, reading and learning – As leaders, our prayers must outpace normal people. For our people, organization and our self. Prayer of Jabez!

3. Challenge culture’s definition of success with God’s – Care more what God thinks than what people think. Many say this, yet what people think is influencing their decisions more than what God says.

4. Align personal and business goals with God’s calling

5. Committed to and implements system of distraction control – Good is enemy of great, residual distraction (we are addicted to distractions), environment, Stop using the “B” Word (busy)

6. Accesses Godly wisdom and authority to achieve calling (vs. in own strength)

7. Develops and grows future Christian leaders

8. The Great Christian Business Leader Has a journey focused vision, vs destination focused. – Consistent with the Great Commission, “as you go”

9. Calm in Crisis and Confident in Christ (Proverbs 3: 25-26)

10. Gives God the Credit – Pastor Tony Evans says the quickest way to reverse or stall greatness is to not give God the credit.)

Featured Guest: Todd Hopkins

Workplace/Ministry: Office Pride Franchise

YouTube Video Interview Qualities #6-10

iWork4Him Audio Podcast Qualities #1-5

YouTube Video Interview Qualities #1-5

As Christ Followers out in the Marketplace, should we look different, sound different and act different than our pre-Christian friends and competitors? If we run a business, or lead in an organization, what are the defining characteristics or qualities of a Great Christian Business Leader, or any leader proclaiming Christ as savior and Lord. Jesus changed all of us, including our ability to lead like Him. So Todd Hopkins has been working on this list, for himself and the young professionals he pours his life into on a regular basis. He wanted to share these 10 qualities with our audience so we can all put them into practice. Today we will deal with the first 5 and then in December we will hit the final 5.

Ten Qualities of Great Christian Business Leaders – #1-5

1. Protector of Gratitude

2. Committed to prayer, reading and learning – As leaders, our prayers must outpace normal people. For our people, organization and ourself. Prayer of Jabez!

3. Challenge culture’s definition of success with God’s – Care more what God thinks than what people think. Many say this, yet what people think is influencing their decisions more than what God says.

4. Align personal and Business goals with God’s calling

5. Committed to and implements system of distraction control – Good is enemy of great, residual distraction (we are addicted to distractions), environment – Stop using the “B” Word (busy)

Featured Guest: Todd Hopkins

Workplace/Ministry: Office Pride Franchise

YouTube Video Interview