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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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Jim Brangenberg 8/2/23 Jim Brangenberg 8/2/23

Ep 2001: You’re a 1st-Tier Citizen

Christianity has historically put pastors and missionaries on a pedestal for their full-time vocational ministry. This leaves most of God’s people on a “lower tier” and puts the burden of evangelism on the Church. But the majority of us spend most of our waking hours at work, and God wants to use us there – no matter the location, the position, or the type of work.

Jim Brangenberg 7/28/23 Jim Brangenberg 7/28/23

Ep 2000: iWork4Him 101

Even after 2000 episodes, the message remains the same: your workplace is your mission field! For some, this might be a new concept. For others, you’ve heard this many times, but that doesn’t necessarily making living it out easier. So for the new and veteran listeners alike, take this “refresher course” of iWork4Him 101!

Jim Brangenberg 7/26/23 Jim Brangenberg 7/26/23

Ep 1999: The Birth of iWork4Him

It’s a typical story. Boy meets girl. Boy and girl fall in love and want to pursue ministry together. They get married looking forward to a future of “church work.” But an entrepreneurial, business spirit seemed to keep getting in the way... Little did Jim and Martha (boy and girl) know, God was calling them to ministry, but not in a church.

This is the story of iWork4Him! As Martha mentions in this episode, God was working in every detail of the Brangenbergs’ lives to prepare them for their current ministry of iWork4Him. For example, there are 5 steps in the iWork4Him Nation Covenant. Each of those steps comes from Jim and Martha’s own experiences in shifting their paradigms from “work is work” to work is worship. Hear why iWork4Him exists and why it’s important for YOU to understand that your work matters to God!

Jim Brangenberg 7/18/23 Jim Brangenberg 7/18/23

Guided by the Bible

If you have ever darkened the doors of a Hobby Lobby, you belong in the Hobby Lobby fan club; there is simply something special about this family-feel business culture. Today, well over 43,000 people belong to the Hobby Lobby team of workers, and this is largely due to the positive culture created by Steve and Jackie Green. Steve and Jackie are also the co-founders of the Museum of the Bible, and if you have yet to visit, we encourage you to add it to your bucket list!

Jim Brangenberg 7/11/23 Jim Brangenberg 7/11/23

Cultural Influencers

Dr. Za’ndra Bishop and Dr. Andy Westmoreland are more than just headhunters; they are cultural influencers. With every leadership placement they make in an organization, they have the unique opportunity to impact the culture. Whether it be in higher education, non-profits, or the host of other types of organizations, Za’ndra and Andy are always asking the question: “what could the culture here be?”

Jim Brangenberg 7/4/23 Jim Brangenberg 7/4/23

Reaching Every Campus for Christ

As the President and CEO of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Tom Lin knows that he needs to regularly connect with people and the Lord in order to keep his life centered. With 1,600 US employees and coverage on 800 University campuses with over 1,000 students, Intervarsity must intentionally foster a culture of belonging. As a result, Tom’s listening skills get exercised a lot as he listens to the Lord and staff to navigate the complexities of the organization.

Jim Brangenberg 6/27/23 Jim Brangenberg 6/27/23

Transformative Leadership

Jacinta Tegman, the CEO of CRISTA Ministries, says she leads out of her relationship with the Lord - but what exactly does that mean? Simply this: at the end of her term as a leader, the people she led would love Jesus more than they did when she started. Jacinta sees herself as a servant of the Lord and a servant of the mission and staff at CRISTA. With over 1,300 employees, she works to create a culture where everyone knows they belong.

Jim Brangenberg 6/20/23 Jim Brangenberg 6/20/23

Thirsting for Living Water

Mike Mantel, the Chairman and CEO of Living Water International, is all about conversation - first with the Lord, then his wife, and then others. According to Mike, conversation allows him to ask thoughtful questions and learn from the wisdom of others. As the head of a global initiative, Mike’s love for conversation and connection is critical. Living Water International brings together churches, communities, and individuals with extreme diversity both in wealth and geography to solve the water crisis.

Jim Brangenberg 6/13/23 Jim Brangenberg 6/13/23

God-Sized Goals

Reverend Dr. Nicole Martin started annually reading through the Bible 20 years ago as a dare from a youth pastor, but it wasn’t until five years ago that she joined the team at American Bible Society. For years God was preparing her heart to love His Word. American Bible Society collaborates with other people and ministries to share the good news of the Gospel with the world! Currently, their goal is to reach 7.8 million people with God’s Word and help 100 million Americans engage with the Gospel!

Jim Brangenberg 6/6/23 Jim Brangenberg 6/6/23

Leveling Up Your Leadership

Mark Vincent is a leader who loves leaders that love leaders. His 4-year peer-based program, Maestro-level leaders, is all about supporting leaders in the "Third Turn," where they begin to craft their organization's long-term vision, legacy, and future value. After all, no leader can do it by themselves; we all need to learn from others, and the earlier we begin this process in our career, the better we become as leaders. This is the heart of Maestro-level leaders: community!