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Ep 2099: A Front Row Seat to the Miraculous

What happens when a guy with no formal theology training decides to take God at His word—literally—and invites Him into his 9-to-5? You get Chuck Ripka’s life story, and trust us, it’s anything but ordinary. 

Jim and Martha met Chuck at Regent Bank’s 94X Summit last year, a mortgage banker turned marketplace minister whose journey has transformed banks, businesses, and lives in Elk River, Minnesota, and around the world. His testimony will stretch your imagination and stir your spirit. 

You’ll hear: 

  • The moment Chuck first prayed with a customer—and what happened next 

  • How a short conversation with billionaire banker Carl Pohlad turned into a divine appointment 

  • The prophetic word that kickstarted a wildly successful bank with $100M growth… and over 100 salvations 

  • How obedience (and being uncomfortable!) unlocked miracles in Chuck’s workplace 

  • Why Chuck believes if God can use him, He can use anyone 

This episode isn’t just a story—it’s an invitation. If you’ve ever wondered whether your workplace could become a platform for God’s glory, this conversation will ignite your faith and challenge you to ask: “God, could You do that through me?” 

Action Steps: 

  1. Ask God to open a door in your workplace—and then watch what He does. 

  1. Embrace discomfort—it’s often the price of the front-row seat to His miracles. 

  1. Want more? Grab Chuck’s book God Out of the Box on Amazon for even more incredible stories. 

 

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 Featuring: Chuck Ripka

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