Welcome to iWork4Him! Join hosts Jim and Martha Brangenberg as they interview everyday Christ-followers in the workplace. From CEOs and Business Owners to Nurses and A/C technicians, all of us can make a Kingdom impact!
Tune in to hear how Christians, just like you, are integrating their faith and work. Full of practical tips, inspiring testimonies, and biblical truth, the iWork4Him Podcast will encourage and equip you to make your workplace your mission field – a place where ministry can happen all day long! Whether it's a coworker, a vendor, or a customer, you may be the only Jesus they ever get to meet. You have a Kingdom calling, and it starts right where you are!
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What happens when the Lord gives you the world by the time you’re 40? We found out with Ward Brehm and his book – ‘Bigger Than Me’. Ward got super transparent about how success left him empty. And what God did with that emptiness.
Featured Guest: Ward Brehm
Ministry/Workplace: Bigger Than Me
In this interview from last year’s CLA Outcomes Conference, we speak with National Commander – Commissioner Kenneth G. Hodder, who has been with The Salvation Army for 33 years. Ken believes that one of the organization’s strengths is that they don’t have a narrow focus. This allows The Salvation Army to help people wherever they are – however, it can also lead to burn out. Throughout the pandemic, The Salvation Army has been working to meet the needs of the many Americans who have fallen under the poverty line. They went from serving 52 million meals per year to over 225 million in 2020! However, God is faithful, and Ken says that giving went up by 27% this year, which allowed the Army to do what it does best – love on people! Ken also shares with us how he keeps himself from burnout with a routine and schedule that keep his faith centered on Christ.
Commissioner Hodder is 6th generation Salvationist, 4th generation commissioner, and 2nd generation National Commander. What a legacy he has followed and will leave for future generations. His final words to leaders were to not try to change the people but use their strengths to serve.
Guests: Kenneth Hodder
Ministry/ Workplace: The Salvation Army
In this interview from the most recent Outcome’s Conference, we talk with Rich Stearns, the President Emeritus of World Vision, about keeping your marriage and your faith strong, leading with values, and what a thriving ministry looks like. As to this last bit, Rich relates thriving in faith and ministry to the core mission of World Vision: to restore the dignity of the poor and bring hope to the hopeless. Isn’t this what we should all be doing? When we work to bring dignity and hope to everyone in our sphere of influence, our teams, organizations, and clients thrive.
Plus, Rich discusses his new book Lead Like It Matters to God: Values-Driven Leadership in a Success-Driven World, which was selected as the Christian Leadership Alliance book of the year. Surrender and sacrifice are just two of the 17 values that he outlines in this new book. Rich’s writing style is easy and the lessons are long lasting – be sure to pick up a copy today!
Guests: Rich Stearns
Ministry/ Workplace: World Vision
Justin Ford designs, builds, and manages homes for the elite. In his industry, most companies want something from their wealthy clients… but Justin wants to give something back. You see, Ford’s Custom Tailored Construction was founded on biblical principles – things like trust, authenticity, and honesty. And it is through the way that he serves his clients, Justin stands out and is able to share the gospel. In today’s show, we talk with Justin about what it’s like to serve the ultra-rich, how to find joy amid trial and hardship, and why it’s important to look at the gospel like a fountain (you’ll have to tune in to discover precisely what he means by that).
In addition, we discuss Justin’s struggle with overworking and how God intersected him with Rise Up Kings – a transformational training and mentorship program for Christian businessmen. This incredible organization and experience have changed Justin into the man he is today… one who doesn’t doubt himself and who can move forward in joy.
Guests: Justin Ford
Ministry/ Workplace: Ford’s Custom Tailored Construction
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Bob Willbanks was miserably saved. Sure, he believed in Jesus, but his life was all about chasing the American Dream of success and money. It wasn’t until his life hit rock-bottom that he finally gave every aspect of his life, including his career, to God, and it changed everything! In this bonus interview, Bob discusses what it means to strive to abide rather than strive for success and the fantastic networking opportunities available through Ambassadors for Business, Thrive Groups, and G7 Network.
Bob Willbanks is a contributing author to Chapter 26 of our new book, iWork4Him: Change the Way you Think About Faith and Work.
Guests: Bob Willbanks
Ministry/Workplace: Ambassadors for Business
Can a cleaning franchise make an eternal difference? Are the stories of uber-successful franchise owners too good to be true? Can workplace culture emulate Christ? In this show, we hear insights from Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services employees on these exact questions!
Featured Guests: Todd Hopkins & Tifton Coleman, Hiram Rodriguez, Amy Jackson, Leslie Ogle, Scott Ramsey, Zack Grimmig
Ministry/Workplace: Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services
What sets an organization apart from the rest? Can a business be “redeemed” by God? In this PowerPod we discuss these questions and more with Boomer Brown, who helps folks to live their faith at work via his ministry, Doing Good at Work. This fantastic ministry delivers a framework that reduces frustration, maximizes opportunity, and increases the bottom line - all while helping companies and organizations make a cultural impact for Christ!
Featured Guest: Dr. Boomer Brown, PhD
Ministry/Workplace: Doing Good at Work
We’ve heard about army invasions between countries. Invasions of insects on our picnics, even invasions on our privacy on the internet, but what happens when God invades your business? Does it mean automatic success? Does it mean p & l’s in the black and a big Lexus in the driveway? What happens when God reveals to you that He wants to be involved in your work life, even running your business. Kim Avery experienced just that about 5 years ago. God invaded her business, and she has never been the same again. Author of The Prayer Powered Entrepreneur and Co-host of the Professional Christian Coaching today. She’s got a story to tell, and we are here to capture it for you.
Featured Guest: Kim Avery
Workplace/Ministry: Kim Avery Coaching & Prayer Powered
Take the FREE Prayer Quiz to best determine what area of your business would most benefit from strategic prayer at www.prayerquiz.com.
We had the chance to chat with Ryan Haley today about his story of going from the Navy, to real estate, to mobile marketing, to creating his own podcast ministry – A Better Way.
While we were prepping for today’s show, Ryan said, “our lives should demand a supernatural explanation.” Wow, just think about that for a moment! God can do more in one minute than we can do in a lifetime of striving on our own; He can put in place things that we couldn’t possibly do because Jesus offers us new, supernaturally powered way to live… A Better Way.
Dive into this podcast with us and learn what exactly this means – and how its meaning is life altering.
Ryan Haley is a Contributor to Chapter 25 of The iWork4Him Field Manual.
Featured Guest: Ryan Haley
Workplace / Ministry: A Better Way
Local business owner of Midway Services, Bill Wolf, is in studio to talk about how his Christ-centered focus is at the heart of his business, how this focus shapes his work environment, and what it means to truly work for Him, which he has been doing since day one – and it hasn’t always been easy.
A real focus on today’s show is walking with integrity on a day-to-day basis in your business. Bill gives us insight on how he handles mistakes, what integrity has looked like in his business and marriage, and how the integrity mindset sets us apart as Christ-followers! These daily decisions made by the grace of God are what add up to a life full of supernatural success!
Featured Guests: Bill Wolf
Ministry/Workplace: Midway Services
