Posts tagged memory lane
Ep 2074: Cocoa, Candlelight, & Christ’s Love

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 

 Featuring: Lou & Sabrina Reynolds

Ministry/ Workplace: Harmony & Hustle

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Ep 2073: The CEO and the CSO

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 

 Featuring: Doug Dwyer

Ministry/ Workplace: DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen

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Ep 2072: The Power of Collective Prayer – at Work!

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

iWork4Him, Awaken Podcast Network, PodcastJim Brangenbergfaith and work, resources, testimony, iWork4Him, work is worship, workplace ministry, workplace missions, discipleship, prayer, intercession, business leaders, leadership, event, devotional, resource, inspiration, book, training, discount, couples, marriage, priorities, Kingdom perspective, Follower of One, mission trip, marketplace, participate, christian women, women at work, celebrate women, women leaders, working women, mentoring, mentorship, accountability, advice, relationships, retirement, retirement reformation, generations, planning, ministry, family, marriage advice, marriage problems, quality time, family time, work, appreciation at work, assessment, thanksgiving, neighbor, neighboring, thankfulness, loneliness, Kingdom business, values, BRI, Patriot Mobile, Kingdom culture, affiliate, public schools, Bible, teachers, students, release time programs, internet safety, sponsor, cybersecurity, vpn, virus protection, unity, Christian chamber, marketplace workers, networking, coworkers, neighbors, paradigm shift, reflection, I Work with Him, iWorkWithHim, business as mission, When Jesus Calls, supernatural business, entrepreneur, pastor, shepherd, God talks, author, faith at work, events, military, faith integration, finance, women in business, customer care, Polished Network, women, Women in the Marketplace, collaboration, SaferNet, USCCC, abiding, balance, Valentine’s Day, entrepreneurs, groups, G7, LinkedIn, diversity, Lifework, Dallas, Jacksonville, transformation, job search, tradition, conservative, DEI, CEO, spiritual gifts, Holy Spirit, coaching, practical faith, revival, tent revival, identity, work excellence, iWork4Him Nation, South Africa, supernatural, marketplace faith, fostering, adoption, calling, vocation, Pennsylvania, social work, sacred, Christian women, women in leadership, legal, lawyer, attorney, missions, missionary, talents, skills, opportunities, technology, integration, community, redemption, flowers, florists, business, Chicago, community investment, youth empowerment, success, inspiring stories, science, evolution, interview, creationism, atheism, publishing, podcasting, nonprofit, business acade, tech, women in tech, Microsoft, podcast, update, small town, abide, marketplace ministry, superheroes, Catholicism, fiction, novel, truth at work, business leadership, Christian business, purpose, apprenticeship, blue collar, trade skills, tradesman, trade school, womens conference, womens event, boldly conference, polished network, franchise, franchise business, commercial cleaning, Tampa Bay, professional development, business scaling, giant worldwide, leadership training, trucking, logistics, ASAP Express, human trafficking, stewardship, retirement advice, decision matrix, business legacy, business acquisition, redemptive business, youth basketball, community sports, youth outreach, gratitude, memory lane, Work4Him, religion, disrupting religion, Christian author, banking, Regent Bank, prayer ministry, prayer at work
Ep 2071: Disrupting Religion

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! 

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

 Featuring: Colin Ferreira

Ministry/ Workplace: Disrupting Religion

iWork4Him, Awaken Podcast Network, PodcastJim Brangenbergfaith and work, resources, testimony, iWork4Him, work is worship, workplace ministry, workplace missions, discipleship, prayer, intercession, business leaders, leadership, event, devotional, resource, inspiration, book, training, discount, couples, marriage, priorities, Kingdom perspective, Follower of One, mission trip, marketplace, participate, christian women, women at work, celebrate women, women leaders, working women, mentoring, mentorship, accountability, advice, relationships, retirement, retirement reformation, generations, planning, ministry, family, marriage advice, marriage problems, quality time, family time, work, appreciation at work, assessment, thanksgiving, neighbor, neighboring, thankfulness, loneliness, Kingdom business, values, BRI, Patriot Mobile, Kingdom culture, affiliate, public schools, Bible, teachers, students, release time programs, internet safety, sponsor, cybersecurity, vpn, virus protection, unity, Christian chamber, marketplace workers, networking, coworkers, neighbors, paradigm shift, reflection, I Work with Him, iWorkWithHim, business as mission, When Jesus Calls, supernatural business, entrepreneur, pastor, shepherd, God talks, author, faith at work, events, military, faith integration, finance, women in business, customer care, Polished Network, women, Women in the Marketplace, collaboration, SaferNet, USCCC, abiding, balance, Valentine’s Day, entrepreneurs, groups, G7, LinkedIn, diversity, Lifework, Dallas, Jacksonville, transformation, job search, tradition, conservative, DEI, CEO, spiritual gifts, Holy Spirit, coaching, practical faith, revival, tent revival, identity, work excellence, iWork4Him Nation, South Africa, supernatural, marketplace faith, fostering, adoption, calling, vocation, Pennsylvania, social work, sacred, Christian women, women in leadership, legal, lawyer, attorney, missions, missionary, talents, skills, opportunities, technology, integration, community, redemption, flowers, florists, business, Chicago, community investment, youth empowerment, success, inspiring stories, science, evolution, interview, creationism, atheism, publishing, podcasting, nonprofit, business acade, tech, women in tech, Microsoft, podcast, update, small town, abide, marketplace ministry, superheroes, Catholicism, fiction, novel, truth at work, business leadership, Christian business, purpose, apprenticeship, blue collar, trade skills, tradesman, trade school, womens conference, womens event, boldly conference, polished network, franchise, franchise business, commercial cleaning, Tampa Bay, professional development, business scaling, giant worldwide, leadership training, trucking, logistics, ASAP Express, human trafficking, stewardship, retirement advice, decision matrix, business legacy, business acquisition, redemptive business, youth basketball, community sports, youth outreach, gratitude, memory lane, Work4Him, religion, disrupting religion, Christian author
Ep 2070: For Thanksgiving, With Thanksgiving

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! 

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

 Featuring: Jim & Martha Brangenberg

Ministry/ Workplace: iWork4Him

iWork4Him, Awaken Podcast Network, PodcastJim Brangenbergfaith and work, resources, testimony, iWork4Him, work is worship, workplace ministry, workplace missions, discipleship, prayer, intercession, business leaders, leadership, event, devotional, resource, inspiration, book, training, discount, couples, marriage, priorities, Kingdom perspective, Follower of One, mission trip, marketplace, participate, christian women, women at work, celebrate women, women leaders, working women, mentoring, mentorship, accountability, advice, relationships, retirement, retirement reformation, generations, planning, ministry, family, marriage advice, marriage problems, quality time, family time, work, appreciation at work, assessment, thanksgiving, neighbor, neighboring, thankfulness, loneliness, Kingdom business, values, BRI, Patriot Mobile, Kingdom culture, affiliate, public schools, Bible, teachers, students, release time programs, internet safety, sponsor, cybersecurity, vpn, virus protection, unity, Christian chamber, marketplace workers, networking, coworkers, neighbors, paradigm shift, reflection, I Work with Him, iWorkWithHim, business as mission, When Jesus Calls, supernatural business, entrepreneur, pastor, shepherd, God talks, author, faith at work, events, military, faith integration, finance, women in business, customer care, Polished Network, women, Women in the Marketplace, collaboration, SaferNet, USCCC, abiding, balance, Valentine’s Day, entrepreneurs, groups, G7, LinkedIn, diversity, Lifework, Dallas, Jacksonville, transformation, job search, tradition, conservative, DEI, CEO, spiritual gifts, Holy Spirit, coaching, practical faith, revival, tent revival, identity, work excellence, iWork4Him Nation, South Africa, supernatural, marketplace faith, fostering, adoption, calling, vocation, Pennsylvania, social work, sacred, Christian women, women in leadership, legal, lawyer, attorney, missions, missionary, talents, skills, opportunities, technology, integration, community, redemption, flowers, florists, business, Chicago, community investment, youth empowerment, success, inspiring stories, science, evolution, interview, creationism, atheism, publishing, podcasting, nonprofit, business acade, tech, women in tech, Microsoft, podcast, update, small town, abide, marketplace ministry, superheroes, Catholicism, fiction, novel, truth at work, business leadership, Christian business, purpose, apprenticeship, blue collar, trade skills, tradesman, trade school, womens conference, womens event, boldly conference, polished network, franchise, franchise business, commercial cleaning, Tampa Bay, professional development, business scaling, giant worldwide, leadership training, trucking, logistics, ASAP Express, human trafficking, stewardship, retirement advice, decision matrix, business legacy, business acquisition, redemptive business, youth basketball, community sports, youth outreach, gratitude, memory lane