sheWorks4Him Podcast
To encourage and equip Christian working women
Welcome to the sheWorks4Him Podcast! A place where we celebrate and validate the diverse experiences of today’s Christian working women by providing a digital gathering space that connects them to God, resources, and one another.
Each week join hosts Catherine Gates, Nadya Dickson, and Martha Brangenberg as they interview women of faith that embrace their workplace mission field. Full of incredible stories, biblical encouragement, and real-life tips and tricks, sheWorks4Him will empower you to live out your calling at work, so the world knows, “Hey, sheWorks4Him!”
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sW4H 34 | Julia Oltmanns Bringing Your Whole Self to Work
Scripture makes it clear that God wants us to partner with Him in our work; however, conversations about faith at work often include concerns about how one can do it appropriately, if at all. The good news is, not only is it legal to bring your faith to work, but companies of all sizes across the country have Christian Employee Resources Groups! Julia Oltmanns is Director of DEI Services for Zurich Resilience Solutions, providing training and consulting for other companies.
Guests: Julia Oltmanns
Ministry/Business:Zurich Resilience Solutions
Guests: Julia Oltmanns
Ministry/Business: Zurich Resilience Solutions
The first picture we get of God in Genesis is as a worker, and since we are created in His image, we are also workers. Scripture makes it clear that God wants us to partner with Him in our work; however, conversations about faith at work often include concerns about how one can do it appropriately, if at all. The good news is, not only is it legal to bring your faith to work, but companies of all sizes across the country have Christian Employee Resource Groups to provide support and community for employees who want to honor God and do excellent work!
Julia Oltmanns is Director of DEI Services for Zurich Resilience Solutions, providing training and consulting for other companies. She was part of the team that launched Zurich N.A.’s GoodNewZ Christian Employee Resource Group in 2018. She described that experience as her “Esther moment” and a turning point in her faith. When Julia reviewed the Christian Employee Resource Group request, she felt God calling her to get involved. GoodNewZ provides leadership and career development as well as a weekly prayer meeting, Bible studies, and the opportunity to celebrate Christian holidays together. In addition, the group equips employees to live fully integrated lives. Julia recommends that if you want to see a Christian Employee Resource Group, the first step is to connect and pray with a couple of other Christians in your company.
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For Julia’s CERG Tool Kit, email Martha Brangenberg at martha@iwork4him.com and she will put you in touch with Julia.
Don’t forget that the Boldly Conference, a Faith + Work Conference by women for women is coming up this fall on Friday, October 21st, 2022! We hope to see you there! Oh, and be sure to check out our guest’s current read: Working in the Presence of God by Denise Daniels and Shannon Vandewarker.
Encouraged or motivated by today’s show? Connect with us more at sheWorks4Him.com or tag @sheWorks4Him on Facebook or Instagram with your story! You can also leave a comment or submit a question to 866-713-9675 that’s 866-713-WORK. Quarterly we will answer questions from YOU, so fill up the listener line with your thoughts and questions!
sW4H 21 | Amy Cedrone Ministry is Ministry
Amy Cedrone has a strong conviction to see women and young adults fully understand the deep love and freedom found in Christ. As the Executive Director of Polished Network, Amy leads and shepherds women into a global faith community. She is also a seminary graduate and teaching pastor at her local church. As a female pastor in a dominantly male world, Amy has learned that her confidence rests between her and God and not in others’ opinions – something we can all apply to our lives!
Guests: Amy Cedrone
Ministry/Business: Polished Network
Guests: Amy Cedrone
Ministry/Business: Polished Network
Amy Cedrone has a strong conviction to see women and young adults fully understand the deep love and freedom found in Christ. As the Executive Director of Polished Network, a community for Christian Working Women, Amy leads and shepherds women into a global faith community, in-person and online. She is also a seminary graduate and teaching pastor at her local church.
As a female pastor in a dominantly male world, Amy has learned that her confidence rests between her and God and not in others’ opinions – something we can all apply to our lives! Amy worked in the medical field before her current roles as an ED and pastor. Her time there showed her that ministry happens right between your two feet - whether that’s in an office building or the church.
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To find out more about how you can get involved with the awesome community over at Polished Network, go to PolishedNetwork.org There, you can also access their new Bible Study starting January 25th called She’s the First.
Polished Network is partnering with Pillar Seminary to have a Polished Cohort that will receive a certificate in Contextual Leadership from their one-year study. Find out more at PolishedNetwork.org
Encouraged or motivated by today’s show? Connect with us more at www.sheWorks4Him.com or tag @sheWorks4Him on Facebook or Instagram with your story! You can also leave a comment or submit a question to 866-713-9675 that’s 866-713-WORK. Quarterly we will answer questions from YOU, so fill up the listener line with your thoughts and questions!
sW4H 14 | Dara Perreira: The Messiah Manager Mindset
Guests: Dara Perreira
Ministry/Business: Proverbs and Productivity
You want to bring your faith to work, but how? Tune in to today’s show to hear about how Dara Perreira, the Director for Human Resources for the Catholic Diocese of Honolulu, Hawaii is bringing Jesus to work through the Messiah Manager Mindset. Having the Messiah Manager Mindset means you consider yourself a manager of your work for Christ with Jesus as the CEO.
Guests: Dara Perreira
Ministry/Business: Proverbs and Productivity
You want to bring your faith to work, but how? After all, you don’t see too many people in your office inquiring about God before they start a project or deal with that personnel issue. Dara Perreira has been there. She has worked in Human Resources for years in places like The Home Depot, apparel companies, and as the Director of Human Resources for the Catholic Diocese of Honolulu, Hawaii. Dara can smile on even the most difficult days because she has come to know in her heart who she is really working for - the Lord. In this episode, Dara encourages women to make a difference, get into community, and make Jesus our focus at work.
Dara also shares her love for M’s. Not M&Ms but having a Messiah Manager Mindset (MMM) at work and knowing when to be Mary and when to be Martha. Our mindset leads everything we do, how we respond to challenges and how we make decisions. Having the Messiah Manager Mindset means you consider yourself a manager of your work for Christ with Jesus as the CEO. There is a time and a place to be still and receive and another time to act. We all need to take time at the feet of our Lord Jesus, as Mary did, so we can then shift to being like Martha, serving and doing our work with excellence.
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Dara understands the importance of getting into community with like-minded Christian women in the workplace. If you are interested in finding a group like this, check out Women in the Marketplace Small Group Resources. Additional resources include the Women in the Marketplace Unleashed Study and Proverbs and Productivity. Plus, to hear more about the idea of balancing when to be Mary and when to be Martha, tune in to our podcast with Pam Lilly called Mary Mornings & Martha Days.
Encourage or motivated by today’s show? Connect with us more at sheWorks4Him.com or tag @sheWorks4Him on Facebook or Instagram with your story! You can also leave a comment or submit a question to 866-713-9675 that’s 866-713-WORK. Quarterly we will answer questions from YOU, so fill up the listener line with your thoughts and questions!