Business and poverty may seem like opposites, but is there a deeper connection between the two? Find out in part one of this PowerPod with Dr. E. Calvin Beisner and Ephie Johnson from “Neighborhood Christian Centers.” Throughout Scripture, we see Jesus’ care for the poor and impoverished, a compassionate calling still on us as Christ-followers today. And we aren’t just talking about donating money to charity – we are talking about personal engagement and long-term societal solutions to poverty. Join us as we discuss collaboration, generational care and support, and other real solutions for a tough subject.

Featured Guest: Calvin Beisner & Ephie Johnson 
Ministry/Workplace: Neighborhood Christian Centers

We scour the country for stories of people living out their faith in a noticeable and attractive way in the marketplace, and today we have just such a story. Joe Kallis tells us about how he went from a success-driven big city big shot to a Gospel-driven realtor in Tennessee. Joe’s story starts like many career-driven individuals: the pursuit of success and money. But by God’s grace, he found himself surrounded by some excellent businessmen that modeled a different way of life.

Tune in to hear more of Joe’s personal journey towards people over profit and to hear our discussion on slowing down to speed up. It’s a show full of so many great nuggets of truth that are applicable to each of us, no matter what industry or workplace we find ourselves in!

Guests: Joe Kalis

Ministry/ Workplace: EXIT Rocky Top Realty

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In part two of this PowerPod, we talk with one of the most expensive consultants and social media experts in the world - Perry Marshall.  A pastor’s kid and nephew of missionaries, Perry grew up around ministry and felt the pressure placed on many Christians to go into the church full-time. However, he says he never felt called to work in the church, a place he felt was full of “poodles”; rather, he felt called to go out and be a “wolverine” in the competitive world of business. Tune in as we discuss going BIG, taking risks, holy discontent, and using success and influence for the glory of God! You aren’t going to want to miss it!

Featured Guest: Perry Marshall
Ministry/Workplace: PerryMarshall.com

At the ripe old age of five, Dave Hataj started working in the family business, Edgerton Gear, Inc. Although he was labeled as not being “college material,” Dave was hesitant to settle into a life of working in the gear business. However, as he wrestled with what he was meant to do with his life, God spoke to him in a way that changed his trajectory… not by taking him out of the business but by showing him that the business was his ministry. There are so many golden nuggets in this interview, and we can’t wait for you to listen and hear all that God has been doing through the work of Dave Hataj!

“Community” and “purpose” are two topics near and dear to Dave. You can learn about Dave’s ministry at craftsmanwithcharacter.org when you listen to this week’s show.  Oh, and we are giving away a copy of Dave’s book Good Work: How Blue-Collar Business Can Change Lives, Communities, and the World to 5 listeners! To enter to win, simply call our listener line at 866-713-9675.

Guests: Dave Hataj

Ministry/ Workplace: Edgerton Gear, Inc.; Craftsman with Character

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Sponsored by GiANT https://GiANT.tv/iWork4Him

In part one of this PowerPod we talk with one of the most expensive consultants and social media experts in the world - Perry Marshall.  A pastor’s kid and nephew of missionaries, Perry grew up around ministry and felt the pressure placed on many Christians to go into the church full-time. However, he says he never felt called to work in the church, a place he felt was full of “poodles”; rather, he felt called to go out and be a “wolverine” in the competitive world of business. Tune in to this unique conversation with a passionate top-tier businessman of faith as he shares his view of ministry, entrepreneurship, and becoming a cultural influence for Christ in a world FULL of influencers. 

Featured Guest: Perry Marshall
Ministry/Workplace: PerryMarshall.com

Today we are joined by Bryan Dik, the Chief Science Officer of jobZology and a professor of Vocational Psychology at Colorado State University, for a conversation on finding a job that fits our God-given gifts and passions. In his recent book titled, Redeeming Work, Bryan really digs into the four-act story of Scripture and the commonly believed half-truth that “God doesn’t call the equipped, He equips the called.” Tune in for our discussion on why work is a part of God’s purpose for our lives and how we can be good stewards of our gifts through job development.

There’s so much here to unpack and learn through www.jobZology.com or app.pathwayu.com where you can take an assessment to find careers that fit who you are and what you’re passionate about. Bryan encourages us to look at our career choices and development as a way of honoring how God made us. Now that sounds like a great goal to me! We have TWO copies of Bryan’s book, Redeeming Work, to give away! You can win a copy by calling the listener line at 866-713-9675 (WORK).

Guests: Bryan Dik

Ministry/ Workplace: Colorado State University; jobZology

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Sponsored by GiANT https://GiANT.tv/iWork4Him

When you get up on Monday morning, do you think “I HAVE to go to work” or “I GET to go to work”? For many of us, it’s the former… but it doesn’t have to be. God originally meant for work was meant to be a form of worship – not an obligation! In this bonus interview, the founder of At Work on Purpose, Chuck Proudfit, talks with us about learning to love your job, the spiritual nature of work, backdoor ministry, and building your witness one choice at a time. 

Chuck Proudfit is a contributing author to Chapter 22 of our new book, iWork4Him: Change the Way you Think About Faith and Work.

Guests: Chuck Proudfit

Ministry/Workplace: At Work on Purpose

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Are your high school and college-age kids influencers (for Christ)? In this PowerPod, we talk with Len Munsil from Arizona Christian University about how a strong connection with faith in college can lead to a strong ministry of faith in the post-graduate workplace! ACU is a conservative theological and cultural university that trains up incredible leaders to go into the seven mounts of cultural influence. Tune in to hear our discussion with Len and graduate student Josiah Friedman about how having a strong missional perspective in college can change your life. 

Featured Guests: Len Munsil & graduate Josiah Friedman
Ministry/Workplace: Arizona Christian University 

Nearly 92% of Americans believe in God but 70% don’t have an ongoing relationship with Him. Chaplains are called to provide emotional, mental, and spiritual care to those on the frontlines of life… encouraging them to “move out of ditches, towards a better destination”, including a deeper relationship with God. With the stress of the past few years, Marketplace Chaplains have been able to avert suicide, introduce workers to Jesus and connect workers to local churches. This is all brag worthy, but Jason Brown, the CMO of Marketplace Chaplains, said on today’s show, “don’t touch God’s glory.” And may we be the first to say that Marketplace Chaplains gives it all back to Him!

In addition to Jason, we also talk with chaplain and recruiter Paddy Warman about our basic human need to be seen and to experience connection, and with Roland Barlowe about how we all can experience ongoing missions in our work.

There are currently 400 openings for chaplains at Marketplace Chaplains. If you are looking for a way to invest in the workplace that will make a Kingdom impact, this might be for you!

Guests: Jason Brown, Paddy Warman, & Roland Barlowe

Ministry/ Workplace: Marketplace Chaplains

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Sponsored by GiANT https://GiANT.tv/iWork4Him

If you don’t go into the workplace and share Jesus, who will? This is the question that God asked Doug Fagerstrom many years ago, and it’s the same question God is asking each of us today! But in this special bonus interview, Doug talks about how his life as a new retiree still centers on the same question – just a different location. Whether it’s in the workplace, the home, the community, or the golf course, we each have the opportunity to bring the person, words, and work of Jesus to those around us. Tune in to hear our discussion with Doug about purpose in retirement, faith in the marketplace and beyond, and becoming a chaplain in the second season of life.

Doug Fagerstrom is a contributing author to Chapter 11 of our new book, iRetire4Him: Unlock God’s Purpose for Your Retirement.

Guests: Doug Fagerstrom

Ministry/Workplace: Marketplace Chaplains

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