Ep 2151: Become the Kind of Leader Your Workplace Has Been Waiting For

What do a lightning strike, two hurricanes at sea, and a post-deployment run have in common? They're all part of how Craig Clutts became the leader he is today. Craig is a 30-year Navy veteran who was entrusted with hundreds of lives at an age when most people are still figuring out their career, and today he's bringing those hard-won lessons into the world of business, ministry, and leadership coaching. 

His book is called Leadership Is Not Likership, and no, the answer isn't what you'd expect. On a run after returning from Afghanistan, Craig asked God a simple question – and the answer God gave him reframes everything most leaders think they know about influence, authority, and the people in their care. 

What you'll hear in this episode: 

• The camping trip that changed Craig's life forever 

• What navigating a warship through a hurricane taught him about staying calm under pressure 

• The biblical story behind En Gedi Construction 

• Why the word "lovership" doesn't appear on the cover of his book 

• The moment a woman he just fired stopped to say "thank you"  

• A preview of the speakers and conversations coming to The Leadership Summit 

If any of that resonates with you, you need to be at The Leadership Summit, a free, full-day virtual event on Saturday, June 27th (8:30 AM–5:00 PM Pacific / 11:30 AM–8:00 PM Eastern) built for faith-driven leaders who want to grow in relationships and lead with purpose. Register at leadershipexcellencesummit.com. 

And this summer, don't just lead at work. Lead in your neighborhood. iWork4Him's Summer Picnic Challenge invites you to host a picnic, love on your neighbors, and send a photo to jim@iwork4him.com for a chance to win a $100 gift at the end of the summer. 

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Featuring: Craig Clutts 

Ministry: En Gedi Coaching

Ep 2151: Become the Kind of Leader Your Workplace Has Been Waiting For

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Ep 2150: How God Uses Weakness to Shape Strong Leaders

What does it look like to lead with faith in an industry known for long hours, hard work, and constant challenges? In this episode, Jim and Martha Brangenberg sit down with Evan TeBrake, third-generation leader of Truck Transport, to discuss how God transformed his approach to leadership, business, and relationships through a deeper walk with Christ. 

Evan shares how a difficult season in both business and family life led him to seek greater intimacy with God, ultimately reshaping the way he leads his team, handles adversity, and pursues his company's mission of positively impacting communities through service. 

What You'll Hear in This Episode 

• Evan's personal journey from knowing about Jesus to developing a deeper connection to Him 

• How a challenging season – what Truck Transport calls "Chapter 23” – became a catalyst for spiritual growth 

• Why vulnerability, humility, and accountability have become key leadership principles 

• The three leadership practices Evan uses when he makes mistakes: awareness, acknowledgement, and apology 

• How Truck Transport's purpose guides decision-making and customer relationships 

• The importance of both "walking the walk" and "talking the talk" when integrating faith and work 

• Practical ways Truck Transport cares for employees, including the addition of a workplace chaplain 

• Lessons learned from three generations of leadership and a legacy built on integrity 

• How God is using Truck Transport to create a positive impact far beyond the trucking industry 

• A little about the new podcast Evan hosts called Chapter 23, where business leaders discuss how the Holy Spirit has led them through challenging situations 

Faith at work isn't about perfection. It's about faithfully showing up, admitting when we've fallen short, and allowing God to work through us. Evan's story is a powerful reminder that when leaders embrace humility and purpose, they create opportunities for lasting impact in their businesses, communities, and the lives of those they serve. 

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Make Kingdom impact through the companies and services you use: 

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• Get connected to the US Christian Chamber of Commerce by joining or starting your local chamber: https://www.uschristianchamber.com 

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Featuring: Evan TeBrake 

Ministry: Truck Transport; Chapter 23 Podcast 

Ep 2150: How God Uses Weakness to Shape Strong Leaders

iWork4Him with Jim & Martha Brangenberg

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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.  

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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 

• Get connected to the US Christian Chamber of Commerce by joining or starting your local chamber: https://www.uschristianchamber.com 

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

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Ep 2148: The Kingdom Impact of Simple Hospitality

What if a simple summer picnic could change our country? 

In this lively episode, Jim and Martha Brangenberg launch a summer challenge for listeners: host a neighborhood picnic. They share personal stories, practical hospitality ideas, and a biblical reminder that loving your neighbor often starts with simply spending time together. 

The conversation highlights how modern life has isolated many people from those living right next door and how food, fellowship, and intentional connection can begin changing that. Jim and Martha also offer easy, low-pressure ideas for hosting a casual gathering that helps neighbors feel seen, welcomed, and loved. 

What You’ll Hear: 

• Why neighborhood connection matters 

• How simple hospitality reflects the love of Christ 

• Practical tips for hosting an easy summer picnic 

• Why relationship-building helps break down barriers 

• Fun ideas for food, games, and gathering neighbors together 

• The vision behind the iWork4Him/iRetire4Him summer picnic challenge 

Action Steps: 

1. Plan to host a simple neighborhood picnic this summer. 

1. Invite your neighbors – whether a few close by or the whole street.  

1. Keep it casual; no need to overcomplicate it.  

1. Use the gathering to build genuine relationships (doesn’t need to be explicitly evangelistic). 

1. Take a photo and send it to jim@iwork4him.com to enter the summer giveaway 

This episode is a refreshing reminder that ministry doesn’t always happen from a stage. Sometimes it starts in your driveway, backyard, or front lawn with an open invitation and a shared meal! 

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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 

• Get connected to the US Christian Chamber of Commerce by joining or starting your local chamber: https://www.uschristianchamber.com 

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 & iRetire4Him 

Ep 2148: The Kingdom Impact of Simple Hospitality

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Ep 2147: Hearing God Beyond Sunday

After years of serving in different lanes of ministry and leadership, Peter and Tini Lawry are beginning to see God bring their callings together in a powerful new way. 

Together with Jim and Martha (in studio), they unpack powerful moments from the U.S. Christian Chamber of Commerce SWC 2026, what it means to bring God into the marketplace, and how believers can begin hearing the voice of God more clearly in their daily work and leadership. 

Peter shares how a simple challenge to make God the “CEO” of his business completely transformed his understanding of Kingdom business, while Tini opens up about mentoring the next generation through the Lions Club and watching young leaders move from blame and apathy to ownership and purpose. 

Together, they discuss: 

• Why there is no divide between “Sunday faith” and weekday work 

• What it looks like to build a true Kingdom business 

• How Christians can learn to recognize and respond to God’s voice 

• The importance of discovering your own unique way God communicates with you 

• Why comparison can hinder spiritual growth and discernment 

• Encouraging signs they are seeing in today’s younger generation 

• How God may be bringing their individual callings back together in a new season of ministry as a couple 

You’ll also hear practical wisdom about weighing and testing what you sense from God, listening for His direction in everyday moments, and creating space for Him to lead both your work and your relationships. 

Whether you’re leading a business, mentoring others, approaching retirement, or simply longing to hear God more clearly, this conversation offers encouragement to trust that your work matters deeply to Him – and that He still speaks today. 

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Make Kingdom impact through the companies and services you use: 

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• 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 

• Get connected to the US Christian Chamber of Commerce by joining or starting your local chamber: https://www.uschristianchamber.com 

Featuring: Peter & Tini Lawry 

Ministry: Business as Mission 

Ep 2147: Hearing God Beyond Sunday

iWork4Him with Jim & Martha Brangenberg

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Ep 2146: Building a Business with a Kingdom Mindset

What happens when God takes an entrepreneur’s ambition, strips away self-reliance, and replaces it with a Kingdom mindset? 

In this compelling episode, Geeta Chopra shares her remarkable journey from Hinduism and New Age spirituality to a life fully surrendered to Jesus – and how that transformation completely changed the way she approaches business, leadership, and purpose. 

As Geeta began building a business with God at the center, she quickly discovered that entrepreneurship doesn’t just reveal strengths. It exposes the areas God still wants to heal. From learning radical obedience to navigating decisions that didn’t make logical business sense, Geeta shares how the Holy Spirit became her guide not only spiritually, but practically as an entrepreneur. 

This conversation dives into what it really means to lead with a Kingdom mindset in today’s marketplace and why faith-driven business owners must learn to depend on God’s wisdom over worldly strategies. 

What You’ll Hear in This Episode: 

• Geeta’s powerful testimony of finding Jesus after years of spiritual searching 

• Why entrepreneurship often exposes pride, fear, insecurity, and control 

• How renewing your mind impacts leadership and decision-making 

• What it looks like to build a business with Kingdom purpose 

• Why God sometimes asks entrepreneurs to take steps that seem irrational 

• The connection between obedience, faith, and business growth 

• The vision behind Excellence Directory, a global Christian business platform 

• Encouragement for leaders seeking clarity, purpose, and spiritual boldness 

Whether you’re leading a company, launching something new, or simply trying to honor God in your work, this episode is a powerful reminder that business can become one of God’s greatest tools for discipleship, refinement, and Kingdom impact. 

Be sure to check out Geeta’s book, Kingdom Mindset, and visit the Excellence Directory to learn more about her mission to connect and equip Kingdom-minded businesses around the world. 

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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 

• Get connected to the US Christian Chamber of Commerce by joining or starting your local chamber: https://www.uschristianchamber.com 

Featuring: Geeta Chopra 

Ministry: Excellence Directory 

Ep 2146: Building a Business with a Kingdom Mindset

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Ep 2145: An Invitation to God’s Mulligan for Life

What if the place you go to relax, connect, or compete could also become the place where lives are eternally changed? In this episode, Jim and Martha sit down with Ron “3-Putt” Potter and Wes Kliner of Challenge Golf to explore how a simple game is being used to share the Gospel in powerful, intentional ways. 

From corporate careers and the courtroom to full-time ministry, Ron and Wes share how God redirected their paths toward something far greater in this season of life. Through free golf events, meaningful relationships, and strategic follow-up, Challenge Golf is reaching people who might never step foot in a church – creating space for authentic connection and life-changing conversations about faith. 

What you’ll hear in this episode: 

• How Challenge Golf uses free events and relationships to reach unchurched golfers 

• The approach of serving unbelieving and unchurched attendees 

• A powerful story of a life changed years after attending a single event  

• The heart behind their “million golfers” vision and what’s driving their growth 

• How retirement can become a launchpad for Kingdom impact, not a slowdown 

• Details on their new 18-week discipleship program designed to guide next steps in faith  

• Ways churches and individuals can get involved without financial barriers 

Challenge Golf is more than an outreach. It’s a reminder that God can use anything we love when we surrender it to Him. Whether you’re swinging a club, leading a business, or stepping into retirement, your everyday spaces can become sacred ground. 

If you’ve ever wondered how to live more intentionally in your current season, this conversation will inspire you to see your influence – and your hobbies – through a Kingdom lens. 

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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 

• Get connected to the US Christian Chamber of Commerce by joining or starting your local chamber: https://www.uschristianchamber.com 

Featuring: Ron “3-Putt” Potter & Wes Kliner 

Ministry: Challenge Golf 

Ep 2145: An Invitation to God’s Mulligan for Life

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Ep 2144: Serving Ministries (Behind the Scenes)

This episode highlights a powerful example of what it looks like to faithfully serve behind the scenes and how God often uses those seasons to prepare someone for something more. Leah Borg shares her journey from supporting a ministry vision for over a decade to ultimately stepping into leadership when the time was right. 

Through her story, you’ll hear how serving others isn’t a lesser calling – it’s often the training ground for greater responsibility. Leah’s experience with Ministry Assistant Services reveals how God weaves purpose into even the most administrative roles, impacting ministries around the world in ways many never see. She also shares how her involvement with American Heritage Girls has shaped her heart for discipling the next generation and living out her faith in everyday leadership. 

What you’ll hear in the episode: 

• Leah’s faith journey and how it shaped her path into ministry work 

• The value and calling of being in a support role 

• What 12 years of faithful service prepared her for 

• How she stepped into leadership when the founders transitioned out 

• Stories of impact in supporting diverse ministries 

• Encouragement for those who feel called to serve behind the scenes 

Leah’s story is a reminder that no role is small when it’s surrendered to God. Whether you’re leading from the front or faithfully supporting from the background, your work matters – and it may be preparing you for something you don’t yet see. 

If you’re part of a ministry that could use support, or if you’ve ever felt a pull toward serving in a meaningful, behind-the-scenes role, Leah’s work through Ministry Assistant Services is worth exploring. And for those investing in young women, her involvement with American Heritage Girls offers a glimpse into another impactful way to lead and disciple. 

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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 

• Get connected to the US Christian Chamber of Commerce by joining or starting your local chamber: https://www.uschristianchamber.com 

Featuring: Leah Borg 

Ministry: Ministry Assistant Services  

Ep 2144: Serving Ministries (Behind the Scenes)

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Ep 2143: Building Bold Businesses in Minnesota

As a business owner in Minnesota, Holly Misener began living out her faith more openly with clients – praying for them, pointing them to Jesus, and watching lives be transformed. What she didn’t expect was how quickly that obedience would grow into something bigger: the launch of the Minnesota Christian Chamber of Commerce. 

In this episode, Holly shares how God led her to step into leadership at just the right time and why she believes Minnesota is ready for a shift as Christian business leaders come together in unity, courage, and truth. 

What you’ll hear in the episode: 

• How Holly’s own business became a catalyst for marketplace ministry 

• The moment she knew she was called to start the Minnesota Christian Chamber 

• Why so many Christian business owners feel pressure to keep their faith private – and how that’s changing 

• What the Chamber is doing to create community, connection, and boldness among leaders 

• The early momentum and stories of impact already happening across Minnesota 

• Holly’s vision to start locally and expand to reach every corner of the state (then the US) 

At the core of it all is a simple but powerful belief: business leaders don’t have to hide their faith to succeed – they can lead with it. And when they come together, the impact multiplies. 

If you’re in Minnesota, this is your invitation to get connected. Attend an event, meet other faith-driven leaders, and be part of what God is building through the Minnesota Christian Chamber. And wherever you’re listening from, consider how you might plug into a Christian chamber or faith-and-work community in your own state. You were placed where you are for a reason. Now is the time to start making Kingdom impact! 

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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 

• Get connected to the US Christian Chamber (https://www.uschristianchamber.com) by joining or starting your local chamber.  

Featuring: Holly Misener 

Ministry: Minnesota Christian Chamber of Commerce 

Ep 2143: Building Bold Businesses in Minnesota

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Ep 2142: Leading with Faith in Small-Town America

What does it look like to lead a city not just with strategy, but with surrendered faith? 

In this episode, we head to small-town Oklahoma to hear from Loran Mayes, mayor of Wilburton, who never planned on public office, but stepped in when she felt called to serve her community. What unfolds is a deeply honest conversation about leadership under pressure, faith in conflict, and trusting God in places you never expected to go. 

Loran opens up about the moment her faith truly became her own – and how that foundation now anchors her as she leads, makes difficult decisions, and navigates the realities of public life. From small-town leadership to unexpected influence at the state level, her story reveals how God stretches and positions us in ways we could never plan. 

What you’ll hear in the episode: 

• The moment Loran’s faith became personal and how she still returns to it today 

• Why she ran for mayor (and why “change” wasn’t actually the goal) 

• The unseen cost of leadership on her family and how they’ve navigated it 

• What it means to run a campaign – and lead – with integrity as a believer 

• A powerful leadership principle: creating environments where the right things are easier 

• How God “paves the way” (and why it often feels like everything is falling apart first) 

• How prayer shifted from “God, change this situation” to “God, align me with Your will” 

• A raw look at conflict, mediation, and choosing humility over being right 

• Why more believers should step into politics– without needing to be loud or extreme about their faith 

Loran’s story is a reminder that God often calls us into spaces we don’t feel ready for and faithfully equips us along the way. Whether you’re leading a city, a team, or your family, this conversation will challenge you to lead with humility, courage, and trust. 

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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 

• Get connected to the US Christian Chamber (https://www.uschristianchamber.com) by joining or starting your local chamber.  

And for national (even global) networking and an incredible marketplace missions experience, come to SWC 2026, April 22-24 in Orlando (code IWORK4HIM gets you 20% off): https://www.swc2026.com 

Featuring: Loran Mayes

Ministry: Mayor of Wilburton, OK

Ep 2142: Leading with Faith in Small-Town America

iWork4Him with Jim & Martha Brangenberg

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