Ep 2149: 3 Simple Shifts to Transform Your Work

What if the workplace you’ve been trying to escape is actually the ministry God intentionally gave you? 

In this encouraging and practical episode, the Brangenbergs tackle one of the biggest misconceptions many Christians have carried: the idea that “real ministry” only happens in churches or on mission trips. Drawing from their own journey, they unpack how God uses everyday work – from business and government to landscaping, teaching, sales, and even flipping burgers – as a powerful mission field. 

Jim and Martha walk listeners through three simple but transformative shifts that can completely change how we view our jobs, coworkers, and daily purpose: believing that God loves your work, working for God, and working with God.  

They also share practical ways believers can begin ministering right where they are by praying for coworkers, serving with excellence, building authentic relationships, and learning to listen to God throughout the workday. If you’ve ever wondered whether your work truly matters to God, this conversation is a reminder that your workplace is your current assigned place of ministry. 

Learn more about the iWork4Him Nation and the practical workplace mission principles discussed in this episode. Visit www.iwork4him.com/jointhenation.  

_______________________________________________________ 

Make Kingdom impact through the companies and services you use: 

  • Protect your devices from the ever-multiplying cyber schemes that want to steal your money, your information, and your joy. Get SaferNet – a VPN with antivirus, Internet controls, and web filters: https://www.safernet.com  

  • Make the switch to Patriot Mobile, America’s only Christian conservative cell phone service provider. Get a free month of service when you sign up with code IWORK4HIM: https://www.patriotmobile.com/iwork4him 

 

Enjoyed this episode? Help iWork4Him reach more Christians with the message that their work matters to God. Support us for $5/month at iwork4him.com/donate

Featuring: Jim & Martha Brangenberg 

Ministry: iWork4Him 

Ep 2149: 3 Simple Shifts to Transform Your Work
iWork4Him with Jim & Martha Brangenberg
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, 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, franchising, faith journey, God as CEO, Christmas traditions, holiday traditions, family blessings, family traditions, 2025 plans, love your neighbor, 2025 goals, event center, event venues, the Church, Church culture, human resources, HR, hiring, hiring techniques, company culture, company values, hiring resources, race, empathy, racial reconciliation, the church, sheWorks4Him, adversity, challenges, love your enemy, legacy, future generations, memoirs, spiritual life, faith story, autobiography, God’s will, decision making, retirement help, retirement planning, business forums, leader forums, kingdom business, share your faith, work celebration, global day of faith at work, retirement purpose, 365 Christian Men, Christian men, storytelling, fastener company, integrity, business purpose, business coaching, business owners, business journey, career journey, Texas business, Kingdom film, Christian film, Christian media, Kingdom media, hard truths, Kingdom mindset, prayer miracles, life transformation, Carl Pohlad, evangelism, God’s voice, Godatwork, faithatwork, faithandwork, listen to God, God at work, heaven in business, C12, Convene, FCCI, ESOPs, Christian investing, legacy plan, lean manufacturing, lean management, biblical stewardship, amish, amish culture, amish furniture, VPN, John 15, Christian book, Christian lifestyle, grant writing, Christian values, advertising, yellow pages, Christian Blue Pages, audio books, ebooks, Christian books, Amazon, Kindle, Audible, law system, servant leadership, law school, Christian law, pro-life, liberty, freedom, christian law, christian lawyer, legal system, financial planning, wealth management, coffee shop, Kingdom leadership, Christian leaders, Christian business owners, Christian networking, private equity, esop, employee stock, christian business owners, global business, business as missions, chamber of commerce, christian chamber, christian business, christian networking, marketplace missions, invest in Israel, Israeli investing, Israeli investments, Kingdom finance, Messianic Jews, Israel economy, Christmas ideas, Christmas love, good boss, workplace appreciation, Christmas bonus, Christmas gifts, higher education, Seattle, Twas the Night Before Christmas, Christmas poem, work purpose, life purpose, Kingdom impact, God’s plan, God’s design, Christian fiction, fiction books, sharing your faith, city ministry, Faith at Work Summit, faith in action, National Marriage Week, Christian marriage, biblical marriage, CBMC, Operation Timothy, Great Commission, Pizza Ranch, entrepreneurship, Christian conference, Chamber of Commerce, think tanks, mountains of influence, nextgen, Gen Z, womens history month, womens stories, women in history, women in the church, Maryland, Baltimore, Christian chambers, local politics, mayor, US politics, community building, civic leadership, community growth, biblical business training, business training, christian resources, Bible study, suburban life, Christian couple, organized to save, diyprojects, house ministry, Christian podcasts, good neighbor, everyday christian, greatest commandment, Christian politics, local office, Christian leadership, servant leader, Oklahoma, bold business, Minnesota, virtual assistants, ministry assistants, small churches, American Heritage Girls, serve others, golf, golf tournament, Christian golfers, Challenge Golf, Romans 12, renewed mind, kingdom mindset, divine guidance, hearing God, Lions Club, picnic, summer plans, God’s love, summer challenge