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

Ministry: Challenge Golf 

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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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Featuring: Leah Borg 

Ministry: Ministry Assistant Services  

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 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Small Church Explosion
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It’s been 4 months now. Across the country, church buildings have been closed and even when limited gatherings have been allowed, singing has been forbidden. In Nevada, it is okay to have the casino open, but churches remain closed. Is this the work of the enemy or has it been allowed by an almighty God? This same God that allowed the death of Stephen to scatter his church across the Roman Empire. This same God may have allowed this virus and restrictions to scatter the church across communities for them to see the significance of their ministry in their own neighborhood. Across the country Christians have been set loose to do the ministry that Jesus called them too almost 2000 years ago. In essence, small is big and we are unleashing the power of intentionally small churches because that is what the law will allow. You may be asking what does this have to do with iWork4Him, EVERYTHING.  The body of Christ has already been scattered across workplaces in America for centuries, it is only now that we are realizing the significance of this scattering. We are all called to our work and our homes to be a light to fight the darkness. We’re talking with Tony and Felicity Dale, experts in the small church movement who have seen it transform London in the 70’s and 80’s and are hoping this explosion of small churches in America will transform our great country.

Featured Guest: Tony and Felicity Dale

Workplace/Ministry: Sedera

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