What happens when the Bible moves from something familiar to something deeply personal?

Today on the Faith@Work Podcast, I’m joined by Alicia Bertram, who shares how reading and engaging Scripture over the past year and a half reshaped her faith, her identity, and the way she leads her creative businesses. This is an honest conversation about consistency with God’s Word, the quiet work of transformation, and the fruit that comes when Scripture is allowed to shape everyday life.

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Our work does not exist in a vacuum. The values we carry—often shaped long before we enter the workplace—quietly influence how we lead, relate, set boundaries, and care for others.

In this episode of the Faith@Work Podcast, I’m joined by Erin Hurley Robinson, Team Chaplain Manager at Vivie. Erin brings a unique perspective shaped by years of chaplaincy in healthcare settings and clinical mental health, along with her current work leading team wellness initiatives.

Together, we explore how personal values show up in professional spaces, why misalignment often leads to burnout or disconnection, and how leaders and employees alike can cultivate workplaces rooted in integrity, care, and emotional health. Erin shares practical insight on boundaries, self-care, and what it looks like to live out deeply held values—especially faith-based ones—at work in an authentic and grounded way.

This conversation offers wisdom and encouragement for anyone longing to work with greater clarity, wholeness, and purpose.

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Mental Health First Aid training link: https://www.thenationalcouncil.org/our-work/mental-health-first-aid/

Leadership brings responsibility, pressure, and weight—often long before anyone notices the toll it takes on the inner life. In this episode of the Faith@Work Podcast, Kelsi Timm sits down with Joe Salo, President of Douglas Machine in Alexandria, Minnesota, and a board member of The Unity Foundation, for an honest conversation about the spiritual rhythms that sustain leaders over time.

Rather than focusing on business strategies or systems, this episode explores the quieter, often unseen practices that help leaders stay grounded as responsibility grows. Joe shares how his spiritual rhythms have evolved throughout his leadership journey, what helps him discern God’s voice in decision-making, and why tending to one’s inner life is not optional—but essential—for long-term, healthy leadership.

This conversation is for business leaders, professionals, and anyone carrying responsibility who wants to lead with integrity, faith, and endurance—without losing sight of what matters most.

Learn more about Faith@Work Circles, email Kelsi at [email protected] or go to our website: https://www.unityfoundation-alexandria.com/

Calling doesn’t always disappear—it often expands.

In this episode of the Faith@Work Podcast, Kelsi sits down with Tim Cullen and Ken Snyder, two men who began their careers as school teachers and later followed God’s leading into the business world.

Tim went on to found Cullen’s Home Center, while Ken started Snyder Thornburg Wealth Management. Though their vocational paths shifted, their commitment to faith, integrity, and serving people remained the same.

Together, they share what it looked like to discern a new chapter, take faithful risks, build businesses rooted in Christian values, and now walk through seasons of passing leadership to the next generation—children and family members stepping into the work God began years ago.

This conversation is for anyone navigating career transitions, sensing God’s nudge toward something new, or wondering how to steward a calling well across different seasons of life and leadership.

Learn more about the Unity Foundation: https://www.unityfoundation-alexandria.com/

In this special episode, we share the live audio from the 18th Annual Ernie Unruh Christian Service Award Lunch, hosted by the Unity Foundation in Alexandria, Minnesota. Guided by MC Mark Deterding, the program highlights the heart of faith-driven leadership and the power of a life lived in service to Christ.

You’ll hear heartfelt reflections, stories from friends and colleagues, and moments that honor this year’s recipient for the impact they’ve made in our community.

Whether you're a business leader, a community member, or someone wanting to deepen your faith, this episode invites you to see your work as ministry—and encourages you to carry the light of Christ into every part of your life.

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In this episode, Kelsi sits down with Tom Ledbetter to explore the growing movement of faith in the workplace and the rising need for spiritual and emotional care within companies. Tom has spent years helping leaders build healthy cultures, support their employees, and live out their faith in ways that feel authentic and impactful.

Together they talk about the role of marketplace chaplains, how business owners can become leaders who care deeply for their teams, and why every believer can live with purpose at work. Tom also shares practical insights on making decisions with spiritual wisdom, breaking down the sacred–secular divide, and developing a culture where people feel supported beyond their job description.

If you’re curious about chaplaincy, workplace ministry, or how to naturally integrate faith into your everyday work, this conversation is full of encouragement and practical tools.

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomledbetter444/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tom.ledbetter.9

Email: [email protected]

What happens when prayer moves beyond the break room and becomes the foundation of lifelong friendship?

In this episode, Kelsi sits down with Cathy Snyder, Jessica Hjelle, and Kristi Stevens, three women who met while working at Douglas Scientific. What began as simple moments of prayer in the workplace became a deep spiritual bond that outlasted job titles and company walls.

Together, they share how inviting God into their work relationships brought comfort, courage, and community—and how Christ continues to knit their hearts together even after their career paths changed.

Whether you’re longing for deeper connections at work or wondering what it looks like to live out your faith with others, this conversation will remind you that prayer can start anywhere—but when Christ is at the center, it never ends.

Learn more about our resources: https://www.unityfoundation-alexandria.com/services/prayer

In this episode of the Faith@Work Podcast, Kelsi sits down with Sany Lauer, a family nurse practitioner, entrepreneur, wife, and mom navigating the tension between caring for others and caring for herself.

Sandy shares her journey through healthcare and entrepreneurship and how her faith has shaped the way she leads, serves, and stewards her work. Together, we talk about the real-life challenges of balancing career, motherhood, and marriage while pursuing the peace that comes from walking closely with God.

If you’ve ever felt stretched thin between your calling and your capacity, this conversation will encourage you to trust that balance isn’t about perfection—it’s about faithfulness.

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In this episode of Faith@Work, host Kelsi Timm sits down with Billy Wallace, Lead Minister at New Life Christian Church and boys basketball coach at Alexandria Area High School. Before entering full-time ministry, Billy worked as a block layer — and it was there, surrounded by coworkers, that he discovered one of the most powerful truths about evangelism: you don’t need a pulpit to preach.

Billy shares stories from the job site and the basketball court, revealing how simple, authentic faith lived out day-to-day can impact lives and open hearts to the Gospel. Whether you’re in an office, a classroom, or on a construction site, this episode will inspire you to see your workplace as your mission field — and remind you that God can use ordinary moments to make an eternal difference.

What happens when prayer becomes more than a private practice and instead shapes the way we live and lead at work?

In this episode of the Faith@Work Podcast, host Kelsi Timm sits down with Sarah Boll, Director of Safe Families for Children & Life Connections, to talk about the role prayer plays in the workplace. Sarah shares how prayer has guided her leadership, brought breakthrough in challenging moments, and created a culture of dependence on God in her organization.

Whether you’re leading a team, serving clients, or navigating everyday work life, this conversation will encourage you to see prayer as a powerful way to invite God into every moment.

Register for the Unity Foundation prayer workshop: https://www.unityfoundation-alexandria.com/event/prayer-work-worship