SUMMARY In this episode of the Faith & Work Podcast , we sit down with Dr. Abram Bicksler, agroecologist and leader of ECHO , to explore how science, faith, and stewardship intersect in the world of sustainable agriculture. As part of our Voices from the Workplace series, Dr. Bicksler shares how his calling has led him from rural farms to the United Nations, all rooted in a commitment to creation care and serving the poor. Together, we discuss what faithful scientific work looks like, the ch...
Jun 20, 2025•42 min•Season 26Ep. 6
SUMMARY In this episode of the Faith & Work Podcast , we talk with Tom Hunt, CEO of Pivot Energy, about leading a clean energy company with purpose. Tom shares how his faith shapes his work in climate innovation, community impact, and workplace culture. From solar panels to leadership challenges, this conversation offers hope and insight for anyone seeking to do good work in a complex world. Do you like The Faith & Work Podcast? Be sure to subscribe! Now available on iTunes and Spotify ....
Jun 06, 2025•40 min•Season 26Ep. 5
In this episode of the Faith & Work Podcast , former Vectren CEO Carl Chapman shares how decades in the energy industry shaped his view of leadership, service, and faith. From navigating environmental challenges to investing in community partnerships and employee well-being, Carl offers thoughtful insights on balancing business priorities with a deeper sense of purpose, and reminds us that it's not that complicated to choose to "do the right thing" at any level of your leadership. Do you lik...
May 23, 2025•40 min•Season 26Ep. 4
Tariffs are back in the headlines—so what should Christians make of them? Economist Dr. Kenneth Barnes joins us to unpack how trade policies, rising prices, and global tensions intersect with our everyday work and Gospel witness. In a world where economic headlines stir fear, we explore how the gospel reframes our perspective and response. This timely conversation will challenge you to think biblically about policy, productivity, and peace. Do you like The Faith & Work Podcast? Be sure to su...
May 09, 2025•50 min•Season 26Ep. 3
Kathy Stewart, a longtime retail professional and personal stylist, who shares how God brings beauty and dignity into everyday retail spaces. Kathy reflects on how the sales floor can be a place of ministry—where stories are heard, confidence is restored, and people are seen as image-bearers of God. She also speaks to the redemptive value of beauty, the challenges of fast fashion, and the quiet power of faithfulness in the workplace. This conversation is a rich reminder that wherever people are,...
Apr 25, 2025•37 min•Season 26Ep. 2
Aly McCroskey, wedding photographer and host of the Oh Happy Day Podcast , shares a powerful perspective of what it means to live out your faith behind the camera. With over a decade in the wedding industry, she shares how beauty, service, and the Holy Spirit collide on event days. From unexpected rainstorms to soul-deep reflections on identity and calling, Aly’s story is equal parts inspiring and practical. This episode is a vibrant reminder that even in high-pressure, creative work, Jesus show...
Apr 11, 2025•44 min•Season 26Ep. 1
What do you do when work isn’t just difficult—it’s downright painful? In this episode of the Faith and Work Podcast , Jeff Hoffmeyer sits down with author Meryl Herr to tackle the raw realities of workplace hurt. From crushing disappointment to full-blown devastation, Meryl unpacks why work wounds us so deeply—and how we can find a way forward. With wisdom from scripture, real-life stories, and her groundbreaking book When Work Hurts , Meryl discusses the realities of enduring hardship, reclaimi...
Mar 28, 2025•48 min•Season 25Ep. 6
Dr. Hannah Stolze, a supply chain expert and author of Wisdom-Based Business , explores the biblical themes of valor (chayil) and mercy (hesed) in leadership and work. In this episode, host Joanna Meyer shares Hannah’s keynote from Women Work and Calling 2023 , highlighting how wisdom in Proverbs and Ruth shapes ethical and impactful business practices. Hannah challenges listeners to consider: What is the war hymn of your work? Tune in for insights on integrating faith, excellence, and compassio...
Mar 14, 2025•25 min•Season 25Ep. 5
SUMMARY Our guest today is James Ruder, former owner of L&R Pallet and current owner of FenceRight, who joins us to share his journey of faith and business transition interviewed by guest podcast hosts Spencer Williams and Jeff Haanen. After years of leading L&R Pallet and implementing transformative hiring practices, James made the difficult decision to sell the company in 2023. In this episode of the Faith & Work Podcast , we explore how selling a business impacts an owner personal...
Mar 03, 2025•54 min•Season 25Ep. 4
Kevin Colón, Communications and Community Engagement lead for the Town of Superior, played a crucial role during the devastating 2021 Marshall Fire. As flames tore through neighborhoods, he became a steady voice and guide for a community in crisis. Join us as we reflect on the shocking destruction in LA, where wind-whipped fire caused an estimated $2 billion in damage, and explore how to lead through workplace tragedies with faith and resilience. In times of crisis, leaders can be a beacon of ho...
Feb 14, 2025•40 min•Season 25Ep. 3
In this episode, host Ross Chapman dives into the high-stakes world of investing with Andrew Clark ( Jeremiah Fund ) and Amy Brandenburg ( DA Ventures ). These trailblazing investors aren’t just chasing returns—they’re reshaping industries with faith-driven vision and purpose. From small-town roots to the fast-paced world of venture capital, Andrew and Amy share their journeys, revealing how faith fuels their decision-making, risk-taking, and leadership. They challenge the status quo, proving th...
Jan 31, 2025•45 min•Season 25Ep. 2
Welcome to our new series, Voices from the Workplace , where we explore various industries through the lens of leaders and experts who see their careers as a key way to serve others and fulfill God’s purposes. In this inaugural episode, we focus on the Investment Industry, examining how professionals approach equity and treasure with intentionality and faith. Our guests include Matt Monson, Partner and Portfolio Manager at Sovereign’s Capital, a faith-driven investment fund, and Brandon Roop, CF...
Jan 17, 2025•51 min•Season 25Ep. 1
How can faith-based organizations, civic leaders, and business leaders join forces to tackle city-wide challenges? This episode dives into three powerful case studies focused on housing affordability, showcasing how collaboration is driving real change in Colorado. You’ll hear firsthand stories from: Stu Davis , founder of COS I Love You , on how churches, businesses, and civic leaders in Colorado Springs are working together to address housing and community needs. Jessica Dominguez , owner of L...
Dec 13, 2024•48 min•Season 24Ep. 6
Rob Kelly is the Founder & CEO of the FORCLT Network which connects pastors for personal, church, and city renewal. Rob is also co-founder of the City Leaders Collective which connects and equips city network leaders globally. In Part 2 of our Union With Christ series, you'll hear from Rob about why our union with Christ is such a misunderstood, revolutionary and often overlooked concept in scripture. This conversation reveals how union with Christ transforms identity, relationships, and our...
Nov 29, 2024•34 min•Season 24Ep. 5
Dave and Monica Hickman are entrepreneurs whose leadership has been marked by believing that Jesus doesn't want a relationship with us; he wants to be one with us. The Hickmans founded SocialHub, a business in North Carolina that creates community-building events for luxury apartment communities and they share some of their journey in this episode about how this new perspective to their faith and work has influenced how they lead. This shift from a constant striving to "be closer" to Jesus to re...
Nov 15, 2024•46 min•Season 24Ep. 4
Ben Nussbaum, VP of Sales at OnCenter and associate director of Faith & Work Chicago , opens up about what it’s really like to stay true to your faith in the ups and downs of a sales career. He talks about the struggle of selling products he wasn’t fully behind and how he found a way to align his sales approach with his Christian beliefs. Ben also shares how practicing spiritual disciplines like prayer helps him stay grounded in the high-pressure world of meeting a quota and encourages leade...
Nov 01, 2024•50 min•Season 24Ep. 3
Romanita Hairston, CEO of the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust, delivers a powerful reflection on leadership, faith, and purpose. She reveals how her journey through nonprofits, tech, and philanthropy is deeply intertwined with her identity as a woman and follower of Christ. With bold inspiration from Martin Luther King Jr., Hairston challenges leaders to rise above cultural norms, embrace their full potential, and build a "Beloved Community" rooted in love and justice. She urges listeners to lead ...
Oct 18, 2024•41 min•Season 24Ep. 2
SUMMARY Author Bruce Feiler claims that people experience 30 to 40 disruptors in their lives, which is about one every 12 to 18 months (Source). In todays conversation, we hear from authors Lisa Pratt Slayton and Michaela O'Donnell, PhD on the fluctuating aspects of life and how we can more mindfully and faithfully navigate change. Whether you're in a change in your life, just getting out of one or preparing to be in one, their new book Life In Flux is an essential resource for you as a faithful...
Oct 04, 2024•42 min•Season 24Ep. 1
Summary On this episode of the Faith & Work Podcast, we learn about cultivating creativity and imagination from cartoonist Mike Maihack. Mike is best known for his series Cleopatra in Space , originally published by Scholastic and later adapted by Dreamworks into an animated show. Through our conversation, Mike shares some of the ways he views his creative work in light of the gospel, shares how he has navigated public criticism of content creation and recounts some of his own personal journ...
Sep 20, 2024•46 min•Season 23Ep. 6
This episode concludes our AI Series on the intersection of AI and faith, theology and work. This episodes guest, Andy Crouch, is a partner for theology and culture at Praxis , a venture-building ecosystem advancing redemptive entrepreneurship. His writing explores faith, culture, and the image of God in the domains of technology, power, leadership, and the arts. He is the author of five books including, The Life We're Looking For: Reclaiming Relationship in a Technological World . Andy and Jeff...
Sep 06, 2024•55 min•Season 23Ep. 5
Artificial Intelligence is here to stay, but will it ever be sophisticated enough to replace the human? What does it mean to be human? Welcome to part two of our three-part AI Series on the intersection of AI and faith, theology and work. In this conversation we explore what it means to be human and how that definition challenges and interacts with Artificial Intelligence technology. Please enjoy this multi-faceted dialogue among host Jeff Hoffmeyer, speaker and writer in science and faith, Greg...
Aug 23, 2024•52 min•Season 23Ep. 4
Artificial Intelligence is inescapable in todays workforce and is impacting both the marketplace and the church in significant ways. We begin this three-part series on the intersection of AI and faith, theology and work with a conversation between host Jeff Hoffmeyer and Stephen Presley. Stephen is an author, professor and senior fellow for Religion and Public Life at the Center for Religion Culture and Democracy. Together they discuss the importance of considering how AI is impacting our lives ...
Aug 09, 2024•45 min•Season 23Ep. 3
Summary What are limiting beliefs and how do they affect my work? In this episode, Joanna Meyer talks with Charlena Ortiz, a life & business coach, writer, and the founder of Grit & Virtue. Together they discuss the importance of who we are as workers but also who we are as sons and daughters of Christ. Highlights On limiting beliefs: "I would say that limiting beliefs are our biggest enemy. Limiting beliefs often paralyze us from becoming who God has created us to be and from doing what...
Jul 26, 2024•46 min•Season 23Ep. 2
Summer is a great time to rest, enjoy the nice weather, and listen to your favorite podcasts. Tune into the Faith & Work Podcast as we kick off a four-part summer series featuring some of our best content filled with practical takeaways and great insights. For our third encore episode this summer, we explore key questions about calling. How do we discover our calling? What's the difference between our occupation and our vocation? Can they even be the same thing? This interview was recorded a...
Jul 12, 2024•38 min•Season 23Ep. 1
Summer is a great time to rest, enjoy the nice weather, and listen to your favorite podcasts. Tune into the Faith & Work Podcast as we kick off a four-part summer series. In these episodes we will be featuring some of our best content filled with practical takeaways and great insights. For our second conversation we hear from scholar and nonprofit leader Amy Sherman . Amy is a senior fellow at the Sagamore Institute, where she directs the Center for Faith in Communities. She is also the auth...
Jun 28, 2024•44 min•Season 22Ep. 7
Summer is a great time to rest, enjoy the nice weather, and listen to your favorite podcasts. Tune into the Faith & Work Podcast as we kick off a four-part summer series. In these episodes we will be featuring some of our best content filled with practical takeaways and great insights. To kickoff this series we will hear from Shundrawn Thomas , founder and managing partner of The Copia Group, a bespoke investing firm based in Chicago, IL. At the time of the interview, he served as the presid...
Jun 14, 2024•42 min•Season 22Ep. 6
What bearing does our work have in light of eternity? How does our theology of heaven shape the way we show up to the needs of the world in the here and now? Tune in to hear an honest and eye opening conversation with Jordan Raynor , author, speaker, and Executive Chairman of Threshold 360. In this conversation we discuss 'The Great Commission', Heaven, and Jordan's most recent book The Sacredness of Secular Work: 4 Ways Your Work Matters for Eternity (Even When You're Not Sharing The Gospel). R...
May 31, 2024•39 min•Season 22Ep. 5
Join us for our second conversation on Faith In Public Life, featuring Karen Swallow Prior Ph. D. , reader, writer, and professor. In this episode we discuss Karen's most recent book, The Evangelical Imagination: How Stories, Images, and Metaphors Created a Culture in Crisis, in which she outlines some of the cultural influences that have shaped our understanding of the role faith plays in public life. Resources The Evangelical Imagination: How Stories, Images, and Metaphors Created a Culture in...
May 17, 2024•49 min•Season 22Ep. 4
How might the example of Christ as a servant shape the field of law and those who have made justice their profession? These is the types of questions Robert Cochran addresses in his most recent book titled The Servant Lawyer: Facing the Challenges of Christian Faith in Everyday Law Practice. Listen in as Bob shares insights from his career, encourages Christians working in this field, and frames the importance of law for the common good. Robert F. Cochran Jr. is the Brandeis Professor of Law Eme...
May 03, 2024•44 min•Season 22Ep. 3
What does it look like to be a faithful presence in the field of education from a leadership level? How can community college help address the labor shortage in the state of CO? Listen in as we interview Dr. Mordecai Brownlee , the sixth President of the Community College of Aurora, as he shares his thoughts on the role that community college can play in filling the gap between earning a degree and finding employment opportunities. Resources If you enjoyed this topic and would like to learn more...
Apr 19, 2024•40 min•Season 22Ep. 2
