Join Pastors Jen and Don as they have a conversation with scholar, leader, documentary producer, and co-author of “Working in the Presence of God” Dr. Denise Daniels.

They discuss the importance of taking time for God, how our daily lives can help us realize God’s plan for us, why God is always present when we are at work, and more! The Pastors also have a very special announcement to cap off the Season Finale of the Faith at Work podcast!

Pastors Jen & Don are joined by Sergeant John, a law enforcement officer specializing in SWAT, negotiations, detective work, and more.

The Pastors also discuss with John the way that Faith impacts a career in law enforcement, the mental & spiritual struggles of first responders, the way his officers can impact and serve the community, and more in an absolutely powerful episode of the Faith at Work podcast.

Join Pastors Jen Kelly and the debuting Don Hay as they interview special guest Marshall Dirks! Marshall is the Vice President of Marketing with Proven Winners, managing their public relation efforts and e-commerce initiatives.

The pastors discuss with Marshall the horticulture industry, the Lord’s guidance and our spiritual gifts allowing us to make personal progress, how we can empower one another, and so much more in one of the most powerful episodes of Faith at Work!

Join Pastor Jen Kelly and, for one more time, Pastor Cory Shumate as Cory passes the torch of podcast co-host to Pastor Don Hay!

The pastors discuss the spiritual processes involved with transitioning work roles as Don introduces himself and Cory discusses his upcoming journey!

Join Pastors Jen Kelly and Cory Shumate as they interview a familiar name from Christ Community… Bobby Jackson! Bobby is a former Army combat medic, licensed counselor & therapist, Catalyst in One Collective of Elgin, and a former Youth Pastor here at Christ Community who is now an Elder & attendee with the Streamwood Campus!

The pastors also discuss the challenges involved with mental health, the way to make sure all people have access to “food, freedom, and forgiveness,” balancing spiritual treatment with other aspects of healing, and so much more in one of the most powerful episodes of Faith at Work.

As we approach the Super Bowl, Pastors Jen Kelly & Cory “Hall of Fame” Shumate, alongside Pastor Larry Stratton, are joined by James Brown! Host of “The NFL Today” and “Inside the NFL,” JB’s a 3-time Emmy Award winning broadcaster, Sports Broadcasting Hall of Famer, and has hosted the Super Bowl a record 10 times!

The Pastors also discuss with JB how his faith helped get him through the end of his NBA dream, how his spiritual gifts allowed him to develop an extraordinary career in sports, how the eternal playmaker that is God helped him through the challenges in his life & career, and so much more on the biggest edition of Faith at Work yet!

Pastors Jen Kelly and Cory “Choir Lead” Shumate are joined by Crystal and Kevin Beckford. Outside of their day jobs, the Beckfords are both immensely talented musicians who have been musical ministry leaders for numerous churches and performed on stages for a few decades, including at Christ Community!

The four of them also discuss worshiping with your loved ones, the unique way music connects with our souls, and so much more in a very special edition of Faith at Work!

Pastors Jen Kelly and Cory Shumate are joined by Melanie Mejdrich and Grant Blahnik; two current students! Student Ministries Pastor Josh Haight also joins the group to provide unique insight & statistics found with the students of today!

The pastors and students discuss their 2023 resolutions, cheese(!!!), what the high school student experience is like in the 2020’s (especially post-pandemic), how students follow the calling of God in a constantly changing world, and much more!

Join Pastors Jen Kelly & Cory “Chief Judge” Shumate as they interview Judge Bob Spence. Bob served as a Deputy Attorney General for Criminal Justice in Chicago & Springfield. He was a Kane County Circuit Judge who was elected as Chief Judge by his fellow judges. Bob also serves on the board of Administer Justice, a faith-based organization providing free legal services for people who might not be able to afford legal representation. Jen & Cory discuss with Bob what Hollywood gets wrong, lessons learned within the law, and elements of Faith that can be found or integrated within the legal system.

Pastors Jen and Cory welcome Steve Laker, the Deputy Coroner for the Kane County Coroner’s Office. Hear how Steve’s faith helps him stay strong within an emotionally strenuous role of working with the deceased. Jen and Cory also discuss with Steve about how important empathy & compassion are within his field, how rewarding it is to provide closure to grieving families, and how Christ supports him in his toughest days.