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 44 | Sheeba Philip Trusting God is a Great Adventure
Many of us have a vision for what we want our career to look like, but God has a way of changing our heart and messing with our plans to achieve HIS purposes. Sheeba Philip started her career as a chemical engineer working on construction sites for Merck. God moved in her heart on more than one occasion, at times leaving her in what felt like the wilderness. Today, Sheeba Philip is CEO of Akola, a globally inspired jewelry brand that was built to empower women around the world to get out of poverty.
Guests: Sheeba Philip
Ministry/Business: Akola
Guests: Sheeba Philip
Ministry/Business: Akola
Many of us have a vision for what we want our career to look like. But God has a way of changing our hearts and messing with our plans to achieve His purpose for each of us. Sheeba started her career as a chemical engineer working on construction sites for Merck. God moved in her heart on more than one occasion, leaving her in what felt like the wilderness. Today, Sheeba Philip is CEO of Akola, a globally inspired jewelry brand built to champion women around the world and empower them to get out of poverty and provide for themselves and their families.
Sheeba wrestled with integrating her faith and work early in her career. She attended Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City and was asked to lead the Faith and Work initiative. As she wrestled through what it looks like to live a more integrated life with other believers, she realized the importance of leading with love at work through patience, kindness, and gentleness. But God had given Sheeba a heart to do work with a purpose from the start. After getting a business degree, she left Merck to work in brand management for Kraft, International Justice Mission, and JC Penney. When JC Penney went through another restructuring, Sheeba found herself in a real wilderness experience, trying to figure out what’s next. After two years, God led Sheeba to Akola, and suddenly all of her varied experiences connected and made sense. Akola means “she works.” God didn’t waste any of her experiences but brought her through them “for such a time as this” to make a difference for women in Africa.
Our careers can be a great adventure with God, and Sheeba’s career is a great example. Sheeba has learned, and we can learn from her story, that God is faithful and He can be trusted. We can take bold steps of faith as we sense God’s guidance.
Resources from today’s show:
Hear from Sheeba at the Boldly Conference, a faith + work conference by women for women happening on Friday, October 21st, 2022, live in Dallas or by livestream anywhere!
Be sure to pick up some beautiful jewelry with a mission from Akola.co!
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 43 | Shalynne Jackson Catalyst for an Equitable Workplace
Over the last several years, we have seen a significant increase in senior executive positions to oversee diversity, equity, and inclusion, or DEI. These positions are not only focused on strategies to create diverse workplaces but also workplace cultures that value all employees regardless of ethnicity, skin color, gender, or diversabilities. Today’s guest, Shalynne Jackson, is the Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer for the City of Oklahoma City.
Guests: Shalynne Jackson
Ministry/Business: City of Oklahoma City
Guests: Shalynne Jackson
Ministry/Business: City of Oklahoma City
Over the last several years, we have seen a significant increase in senior executive positions to oversee diversity, equity, and inclusion, or DEI. These positions are not only focused on strategies to create diverse workplaces but also workplace cultures that value all employees regardless of ethnicity, skin color, gender, or diversabilities. Today’s guest, Shalynne Jackson, is the Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer for the City of Oklahoma City. Her passion is to help organizations understand how to create equitable cultures in which everyone can thrive and do their jobs to the best of their abilities.
One of the main catalysts for Shalynne to get into this work was a condition called alopecia. As she learned to find strength in her identity, embrace her baldness, and release the need to cover it up, Shalynne came to a deeper understanding of the impact of DEI work. To Shalynne, the most significant responsibility God has given us is to love others. Her role model and example is Jesus – he was the first true DEI leader!
We can support more inclusive cultures by educating ourselves and advocating for equity and inclusion by speaking up. We can invest in getting to know people and listening to their stories. If we all come together, there could be a day when DEI initiatives are no longer needed because it is integrated into our culture.
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 42 | Kim Levings Rethink You
Do you feel stuck? Have you settled for mediocrity? Are you unsure of what your next chapter looks like? Do you have big dreams but feel unsure of how to fulfill them? In today’s show we go to Colorado Springs to talk with Coach and Consultant Kim Levings. Kim went from a suicide attempt to a thriving, successful life living her passion! She believes that with the right mixture of thinking, belief, and action, anyone can set themselves free and live the life they were created to.
Guests: Kim Levings
Ministry/Business: Rethink You Coaching and Consulting
Guests: Kim Levings
Ministry/Business: Rethink You Coaching and Consulting
Do you feel stuck? Have you settled for mediocrity? Are you unsure of what your next chapter looks like? Do you have big dreams but feel unsure of how to fulfill them? We go to Colorado Springs to talk with Coach and Consultant Kim Levings in today’s show. Kim went from a suicide attempt to a thriving, successful life living her passion! She believes that with the right mixture of thinking, belief, and action, anyone can set themselves free and live the life they were created to.
Throughout her career, Kim has realized that she doesn’t have to stay in a Christian bubble or proselytize and evangelize from a platform in order to make a Kingdom impact. Instead, she uses scriptural principles for training and developing leaders and has found that people are attracted and curious to understand the light and hope she emanates. Kim is the author of Practically Imperfect in Every Way. This great resource guides women through a journey of discovery by exposing how the enemy tempts us to find our identity in our career or through the veneer of perfection. The book emphasizes shedding toxic thinking, the Armor of God in Ephesians 6, and aligning our plans, purposes, and identity with God’s.
Resources from today’s show:
Want to re-discover your true identity and purpose with clarity, confidence, and conviction? Get 50% off Kim's Life Reset Program, a 40-day program for working women (Normally $997 – Pay only $499!). Go to http://www.liferesetin40days.com/ and use code: WORKS4HIM
You can also pick up Kim’s books, Practically Imperfect in Every Way – Living a God-Armored Life and What Employees Want: The 5 T’s of Effective People Management on Amazon.
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 41 | D. Michelle Thompson You Belong
How do you create a workplace culture that is truly diverse, inclusive, and equitable? Business leaders wrestle with this question every day. Today’s guest, D. Michelle Thompson, work facilitating sales and marketing training for Middle Eastern Executives in Dubai made her realize everyone has their own “belong” story. This led to the launch of the You Belong Podcast and Courageous Love at Work, a place where conversations on racial equity in the work world can happen.
Guests: D. Michelle Thompson
Ministry/Business: You Belong Podcast; Courageous Love at Work
Guests: D. Michelle Thompson
Ministry/Business: You Belong Podcast; Courageous Love at Work
How do you create a workplace culture that is truly diverse, inclusive, and equitable? Business leaders wrestle with this question every day. Today’s guest, D. Michelle Thompson, has worked for top advertising agencies and consumer packaged goods companies, negotiating budgets of hundreds of millions and even billions of dollars. Her work facilitating sales and marketing training for Middle Eastern Executives in Dubai made her realize everyone has their own “belong” story. This led to the launch of the You Belong Podcast and Courageous Love at Work, a place where conversations on racial equity in the work world can happen.
This journey started when D. Michelle realized she was often the only woman or person of color (or both) in a meeting. The You Belong Podcast came from hearing the constant whisper from the Lord saying, “You belong.” On that podcast, D. Michelle interviews people who share their stories of shifting from thinking they belong to their company and the world to realizing they belong to God and His Kingdom. Courageous Love at Work got its start by pairing a white man and an African American man together for eight weeks, during which the white man focused on listening. It has evolved into monthly conversations where people can be challenged to go deeper in their empathy for others. Participants explore what it looks like to truly walk in each other’s shoes and share power equitably. The goal is the unity Jesus talked about in John 17:21, that we may all be one, just as Jesus and the Father are one. D. Michelle sees her position as divinely orchestrated, allowing her to create safe places to have conversations around racial reconciliation and identity.
Resources from today’s show:
Be sure to tune in to the You Belong Podcast to hear more incredible wisdom from D. Michelle! Then, we encourage you to check out Courageous Love at Work. Watching today’s show on YouTube? Pop over to D. Michelle’s YouTube Channel! Finally, D. Michelle is one of the speakers for this year’s Boldly Conference, a faith + work conference by women for women happening on Friday, October 21st, 2022, live in Dallas or by live stream anywhere! Get your tickets today!
We also invite you to explore more great workplace resources: At Work On Purpose and the Nehemiah Project.
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 40 | Tracy Mathews Tuning In To God’s Direction
Tracy Matthews worked for a biotech start-up as a consultant and an engineer. She is the spark behind Attune; a ministry birthed out of the desire to help people live out their faith at work by intentionally listening for God’s guidance on practical everyday work challenges and goals. The process involves three main steps: Listen, Discern, and Go. Organizations turn to Attune to address various work circumstances, such as new launches, working through challenges, or embarking on a significant project.
Guests: Tracy Matthews
Ministry/Business: Attune
Guests: Tracy Mathews
Ministry/Business: Attune
We are all bound to face uncertainty in our work. The truth is, we don’t know what tomorrow holds, but we do know the one who holds tomorrow. In Matthew 6:33, Jesus admonishes us to “seek first God’s kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” Jesus was not just referring to food and clothing but also the resources we need for our work. God wants us to turn to Him and inquire about our work. Tracy Mathews and her organization Attune are all about helping teams do just that.
Tracy worked for a biotech start-up as a consultant and an engineer. She is the spark behind Attune; a ministry birthed out of the desire to help people live out their faith at work by intentionally seeking and listening for God’s guidance on practical everyday work challenges and goals. The process involves three main steps: Listen, Discern, and Go. Organizations and leaders turn to Attune to address various work circumstances, such as launching into new territory, working through tough challenges, or embarking on a significant project. Attunement sessions facilitate hearing from the Holy Spirit and provide the added benefit of leadership development to create a stronger, healthier culture. Attune seeks to help individuals and teams cultivate their ability to tune into God’s guidance through practice.
Resources from today’s show:
Tracy is offering our listeners access to Wisdom from Above, a 5-day devotional on spiritual attunement, developed in partnership with Fuller's DePree Center for Leadership, the Theology of Work Project and Attune.
Summer is here and what better way to kick it off than with other incredible women leaders! Check out the Boss Women Getaway Conference from June 23-26, 2022 in Orlando, FL or online!
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 39 | Angela Mitchell Nothing Wasted Pt 2
Have you ever wondered how everything will fall in your personal and professional life after a tragedy? In part 2 of this 2-part show, we hear about how God can take a myriad of experiences, including tragedy, and turn them around for His Glory. Angela Mitchell and her husband Roland own and operate several Chik-Fil-A franchise locations in Charlotte. When a tragic series of events resulted in the death of their 17-year-old son, Coleman, in 2013, Angela began a journey from grief to healing.
Guests: Angela Mitchell
Ministry/Business: Chik-Fil-A; Nothing Wasted Ministries
Guests: Angela Mitchell
Ministry/Business: Chik-Fil-A; Nothing Wasted Ministries
Do you ever wonder how everything is going to fall into place in your personal and professional life after a tragedy? In part two of two, we hear how God can take a myriad of experiences from the workplace, our education, victories and even tragedy, and turn it around for His Glory.
Angela Mitchell and her husband Rolan own and operate several Chick-Fil-A franchise locations in the Charlotte area. Together they journeyed the tragic death of their 17-year-old son, Coleman, in 2013. A year later, a surprise request came through a friend who asked if Angela would consider offering her home as a movie set.
In 2014, the Mitchell home became the movie set for the Kendrick brothers movie The War Room, which led to an incredible journey of healing no one expected. Angela and Roland recently enrolled in ministry school and are excited to continue using their marketplace position for the Kingdom of God!
Resources from today’s show:
Looking for some inspiration? Look no further than the Boss Women Getaway Conference from June 23-26, 2022.
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 38 | Angela Mitchell Nothing Wasted Pt 1
Have you ever wondered how everything will fall in your personal and work life after a tragedy? In part 1 of this two-part show, we hear about how God can take a myriad of experiences, including tragedy, and turn them around for His Glory. Angela Mitchell and her husband Roland own and operate several Chik-Fil-A franchise locations in Charlotte. When a tragic series of events resulted in the death of their 17-year-old son, Coleman, in 2013, Angela began a journey from grief to healing.
Guests: Angela Mitchell
Ministry/Business: Chik-Fil-A
Guests: Angela Mitchell
Ministry/Business: Chik-Fil-A
Have you ever wondered how everything will end up in your personal and work life after a tragedy? In part 1 of this two-part show, we hear about how God can take a myriad of experiences from the workplace, our education, victories, and even tragedy and turn them around for His Glory.
Angela Mitchell and her husband Roland own and operate several Chik-Fil-A franchise locations in Charlotte. When a tragic series of events resulted in the death of their 17-year-old son, Coleman, in 2013, Angela began a journey from grief to healing. Before his passing, Coleman had introduced them to the Watoto Children’s Choir. Angela soon discovered that this ministry opportunity was meant for her and her family to embrace, and their deep involvement has led to great healing and hope! Today, Angela is serving the enemy notice that his plan to destroy through pain has only given her purpose! She shares that the best way to get revenge on hell is through our endurance and that with the Lord, nothing is wasted.
Plus, we hear about how an unexpected request to use the Mitchell home as a movie set for War Room led to an incredible journey of healing and hope. Angela and Roland recently enrolled in ministry school. They daily integrate their faith with their work and are even more excited about the eternal impact of their marketplace position.
Resources from today’s show:
Looking for some inspiration? Look no further than the Boss Women Getaway Conference from June 23-26, 2022.
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 32 | Kelley Johnson Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is Everyone’s Business
Challenges around diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace are not new but still relevant. Over the last couple of years, those issues have been impossible to gloss over. When we discriminate in any way against people for whatever reason, everyone pays a costly price. Kelley is Founder and CEO of KEIRUS by KJE which helps organizations understand and build the “POWER OF WE,” creating spaces where people can add value and thrive, and author of Infinite: The Power of Love.
Guests: Kelley Johnson
Ministry/Business: Keirus by KJE
Guests: Kelley Johnson
Ministry/Business: Keirus by KJE
Challenges around diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace are not new but still relevant. Over the last couple of years, those issues have been impossible to gloss over. When we discriminate against people for whatever reason, everyone pays a costly price. Kelley is Founder and CEO of KEIRUS by KJE, which helps organizations understand and build the “POWER OF WE,” creating spaces where people can add value and thrive. She is also the former host of the Cubicles & Christ podcast and author of Infinite: The Power of Love and Emerge!: Rise Up, Be Fearless and Take Possession of Your Purpose. She sees how DEI efforts are often aimed at hiring but stop short of enabling true workplace culture transformation.
Kelley didn’t always operate like her work mattered to God. She wasn’t taught how to live her faith at work. But, once God opened her eyes to the fact that He cares about every part of our lives, she felt compelled to help others come to this realization and launched her podcast Cubicles & Christ. Today, Kelley is on a mission to help people not only understand the full breadth of what DEI is all about, but she also helps people understand how they can be part of the solution through the way they embrace diversity, make equitable decisions and take an active part in including others. She wrote Infinite: The Power of Love as a small group Bible study for workplaces and working Christians in the Church to learn what God says about DEI and how each of us can make a difference.
Resources from today’s show:
Listeners will receive FREE bonus content from Infinite: The Power of Love, Kelley’s new Bible study about diversity and inclusion. This exclusive offer features additional content about building diverse relationships, and is available on Kelley’s website: KelleyJohnsonEnterprises.com/FaithAtWork
Also, check out the BOLDLY Conference, a faith + work conference by women for women coming up this Fall on Friday, October 21st, 2022.
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!
Find the show’s transcript here.
sW4H 30 | Peggy Bodde Womens Work Matters
Giving our best is easiest when we have confidence in the value of our contribution. Yet too many Christian working women perceive their work in the marketplace as less valuable than those in ministry. Peggy Bodde wrestled with seeing the value of her work until God showed her what He had commissioned her to do was essential to the Kingdom of Heaven. Eight years ago, she took a step of faith and started her own business as a full-time writer for educational publishers, researching and writing textbooks.
Guests: Peggy Bodde
Ministry/Business: Sacred Work
Guests: Peggy Bodde
Ministry/Business: Sacred Work
Giving our best is easiest when we have confidence in the value of our contribution. Yet too many Christian working women perceive their work in the marketplace as less valuable than those in ministry or missions. Peggy Bodde wrestled with seeing the value of her work until God showed her that what He had commissioned her to do was essential to the Kingdom of Heaven. God used a painful situation to help her see that she was putting her successful corporate career above her relationship with Him. So, eight years ago, she took a step of faith and started her own business as a full-time writer for educational publishers, researching and writing textbooks. She also writes content to equip and support Christian working women.
Peggy once struggled with her roles as a single mom and a businesswoman, feeling inadequate all around. She now gains ongoing encouragement from the Holy Spirit, God’s Word, and a community of professional Christian women. She integrates her faith and work in three main ways: show excellence, broker hope, love fully. She also proactively equips others through a private LinkedIn group, through the content she writes, and by mentoring other Christian women, so they see the value of their work in God’s eyes. She has come to realize that when we are obedient, God will use all of our experiences in ways we cannot imagine. God doesn’t waste anything.
Resources from Today’s Show:
Peggy participates in Bible studies with other Christian working women, including one with Women in the Marketplace. She also has put together a great guide, 4 Steps to Help You Make a Successful Career Transition, that is available for free for our listeners! For more information about Peggy and to connect with her more, go to PeggyBodde.com
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!
Find the show’s transcript here.
sW4H 27 | Adrian Bracy Take the Next Faithful Step
God used a painful point in Adrian Bracy's work life to springboard her into a career with the NFL working with the Miami Dolphins, St. Louis Rams, and serving as CFO for the Arizona Cardinals. In today's show, she shares her personal story as well as what it looks like to not to take things personally, to manage your emotions, speak up, and surround yourself with strong female mentors. Today, Adrian provides executive coaching, consulting, and speaking.
Guests: Adrian Bracy
Ministry/Business:The Bracy Group
Guests: Adrian Bracy
Ministry/Business: The Bracy Group
So many women wonder, “what’s my calling?” Ephesians 2:10 tells us that we are God’s “handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” We need to look to God for each step and be ready to pivot as He leads. Adrian Bracy understands this firsthand. She walked through a time of testing that became a significant turning point in her walk with God when a new leader came into the company who was uncomfortable having a black woman in a leadership position. God used that pain and turned it into a springboard for Adrian’s career with the NFL working with the Miami Dolphins, St. Louis Rams, and serving as CFO for the Arizona Cardinals. Adrian also attributes her success to the mentoring she received from other women. They guided her not to take things personally, to manage her emotions, and at the same time, to speak up.
After 18 years with the NFL, God led Adrian to pivot again and accept the CEO position for YWCA Metro St. Louis. Adrian credits much of her success to her faith and the community of like-minded women and men she has around her. She has benefited greatly from participating in Bible studies and community with The Rooted Sisters over the last few years. Rooted Sisters provides a safe place where working women can be authentic, love each other, and love the Lord. Today, Adrian provides executive coaching, consulting, and speaking.
Resources from today’s show:
To find out more about Bible studies from the Rooted Sisters, go to TheRootedSisters.com and to learn more about Adrian’s coaching, speaking, and consulting check out AdrianBracy.com
Call our listener line at 866-713-9675 that’s 866-713-WORK to win a FREE copy of Adrian Bracy’s book Halftime: Learn to Pivot as a Leader and Identify Your Next Step!
Encouraged or motivated by today’s show? Connect with us more at sheWorks4Him.com or tag @sheWorks4Him on Facebook or Instagram with your story! Quarterly we will answer questions from YOU, so fill up the listener line with your thoughts and questions!
Find the show’s transcript here.