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Mouthpiece of the Faith and Work Movement

Welcome to iWork4Him! Join hosts Jim and Martha Brangenberg as they interview everyday Christ-followers in the workplace. From business owners and Faith and Work leaders to truckers, authors, and educators, all of us can make a Kingdom impact! 

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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Kingdom Collaboration

Flipping around the microphones today, Tami Heim and Scott Brown of Christian Leadership Alliance interview your very own Jim and Martha Brangenberg of iWork4Him Ministries. They've been able to highlight the stories of others, see God work mightily in the everyday, and make connections in the Kingdom that have an eternal impact. Learning from others, along with Scripture and prayer, are their keys to growing as leaders. This interview reminds us of the importance of the Tapestry Project – to create and freely offer a database that will increase collaboration between ministries.

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The Road to Flourishing

We consistently find that great leaders have spiritual disciplines to help them grow. Al Lopus, Co-Founder and CEO of Best Christian Workplaces Institute, is no different; he has daily prayer and devotional time, weekly Sabbath, quarterly spiritual days, and annual 3-day retreats to keep him grounded in his faith. His drive for consistency and excellence is mirrored in the mission of Best Christian Workplaces Institute. Plus, his new book was voted Christian Leadership Alliance book of the Year for 2022!  

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Creating a Culture of Compassion

The title “Chief People and Culture Officer” perfectly describes the work that Tom Beck does at Compassion International. With a global workforce in 26 countries, every day Tom tackles the challenge of creating an organizational culture of belonging for staff who live across the world. So, how does he do it? According to Tom, it starts with cultivating the spiritual habit of prayer and listening to the Holy Spirit.

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Navigating Life with God

Margaret Fitzwater, the Executive Director of Training, Development, and Care for the Navigators, attributes her strong faith and Christ-centered leadership to having good life rhythms. Particularly daily time in the Word – journal and pen in hand. At Navigators, Margaret leads five teams that train over 2,700 staff. Being virtual is a challenge for building a culture of belonging, but her teams have learned to invest the time and effort to make sure that every staff member feels seen and heard.

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The Biblical Culture of Belonging

Get ready to be drawn in by the gentle leadership of Beth Guckenberger! Right off the bat, Beth shares with us her keys to Christ-centered leadership: fellowship and accountability. And what do these two things have in common? They are a part of being in community... part of belonging. Beth and her husband have spent years traveling and learning about other cultures, but the Bible’s principles for belonging always apply no matter where they are. Plus, we talk about Beth’s new book, Throw the First Punch!

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A Team’s Health Reflects the Leader’s Health

Nona Jones wears many leadership hats – from church to business to family – so she knows that thriving leadership requires personal growth. And a leader’s health is oftentimes directly reflected in their team’s health. So, if there’s one thing that she’s been learning lately, it’s the importance of pouring into the lives of her team members. With the last years of added stress and challenge, God has been pointing her towards compassion and sincere care for truly effective leadership.

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