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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 5/8/24 Jim Brangenberg 5/8/24

Ep 2041: From Pews to Politics

iWork4Him welcomes back Danita Bye to tackle how Christians can make a positive impact in their communities, potentially even through serving in government/political positions. he believes that civic engagement is a great opportunity for believers to be stewards that God has called us to be. As Danita’s dad always commented: “the rules are made by those who show up.” So how can you show up?

Jim Brangenberg 5/1/24 Jim Brangenberg 5/1/24

Ep 2040: The Christian Woman Resource You’ve Been Waiting For

Writer, coach, and businesswoman Peggy Bodde joins this iWork4Him Podcast episode to encourage Christian working women to use their God-given talents and abilities in the marketplace. Our work – and every part of our lives – is sacred because we bring God into those spaces. That’s the key message of this conversation and of Peggy’s new book, Sacred Work.

Jim Brangenberg 4/24/24 Jim Brangenberg 4/24/24

Ep 2039: Be the Answer to the Foster Care Crisis

This second show on getting involved in foster care (check out the first show too) is so practical and inspiring! It challenges workplace believers and retirees alike to flip the foster care system on its head – in a good way. About 90% of foster parents quit within 2 years due to the overwhelming challenges. But you and your church can be the reason these families choose to keep fostering.

Jim Brangenberg 4/17/24 Jim Brangenberg 4/17/24

Ep 2038: Make Each Day Sacred

Enjoy another “mic flip” where Jim and Martha are the ones being interviewed!

This time they chat with South African Faith & Work enthusiast Bill Hollis. This conversation is chocked full of wisdom and emphasizes that God has equipped individuals with specific gifts and talents to fulfill their roles in the workplace, no matter where they are or what they do.

Jim Brangenberg 4/10/24 Jim Brangenberg 4/10/24

Ep 2037: Our Collective Call to Care

Get a high-level overview of fostering with Jim & Martha Brangenberg. They are joined by Cindy King, Equipping Director at the Keystone Family Alliance in Pennsylvania. Since the government is not great at parenting, it's imperative that the Church steps up to care for the widows and orphans, as expressed many times in God’s Word. Listen and pray about how you can get involved in fostering or supporting foster families.

Jim Brangenberg 4/3/24 Jim Brangenberg 4/3/24

Ep 2036: An Identity Reevaluation

In this episode of iWork4Him, Jim and Martha Brangenberg shake things up by tossing out the idea that work and ministry are separate worlds. Nope, they're all about bringing faith right into the 9-to-5 grind! You’ll hear about why it’s so important to have a correct view of your identity as a believer on assignment, living with Jesus at the center in every part of your life.

Jim Brangenberg 3/27/24 Jim Brangenberg 3/27/24

Ep 2035: Taking Church Outside the Walls

In this episode of the iWork4Him Podcast, hosts Jim and Martha Brangenberg are joined by John Wilson, a former country music promoter, who unveils his personal journey from wanting nothing to do with Christianity to becoming the visionary force behind Light the Way Ministry. This organization takes the Church to people who might never step foot into a sanctuary through music festivals and now their September tent revival in Springfield, Missouri.

Jim Brangenberg 3/20/24 Jim Brangenberg 3/20/24

Ep 2034: Putting Theory into Practice

Never doubt that God has a plan! This is what guest Lisa van den Berg learned over the last several years as she journeyed from South Africa to England to California and finally landed in Austin, Texas. Lisa reflects on her initial hesitations about Christianity, but a powerful encounter changed everything and made her realize that she could have a relationship with God and have ambitions.

Jim Brangenberg 3/13/24 Jim Brangenberg 3/13/24

Ep 2033: Wear Your Values on Your Sleeve

Do you ever feel like you’re all alone at work – the only one living out Christian values? Andrew Crapuchettes and his company Red Balloon want to assure you that you’re not alone! You can be bold for Jesus wherever you go, taking your whole self to work each day. Andrew has been a Christian CEO for quite a while seeking to bless 1) the customer, 2) employees, and 3) stakeholders, in that order. However, his commitment to being a Christian CEO ultimately led to losing his job three years ago.

Jim Brangenberg 3/6/24 Jim Brangenberg 3/6/24

Ep 2032: “Aha” Your Way to Transformation

Make way for Lifework Leadership Dallas, a transformative initiative aimed at integrating faith into the workplace. Led by guest John Dembeck, the program will span nine months (starting September 2024), empowering professionals to express their God-given talents and positively impact their workplaces and communities.