“We are the evangelism of our time,” says Doug Meikle in our fifth episode of Time Swap. He is convinced that Christians in the workplace are called to be “evidence” that demands a “verdict” from the world. 

Doug lives out his conviction by serving as the CEO of Star of Hope, leading with both innovation and joy. He invites everyone in Houston to “come and see” the compassion of their work. Furthermore, he has founded TrueWorks, a nonprofit that seeks to re-enchant the often frustrating work of professionals in Houston.

Timestamps: 

(00:00-00:35) - Preview

(00:36-01:09) - Introducing Doug Meikle

(01:10-06:45) - Becoming a Christian and Journeying to America

(06:46-09:23) - Thirty Year Career in Oil

(09:24-15:58) - Raising Third Culture Children

(15:59-21:05) - Mission-oriented Businesses

(21:06-26:47) - The Origin of TrueWorks

(26:48-30:29) - A Journey of Generosity 

(30:30-32:30) - Flexible Life Goals

(32:31-37:34) - Financing Star of Hope in a Secular World

(37:35-42:35) - “Come and See!”

(42:36-47:46) - Proper Perspective 

(47:47-48:41) - Thank Yous and Disclaimers

Resources Mentioned: 

• Evidence That Demands a Verdict: Life-changing Truths for a Skeptical World: https://www.amazon.com/Evidence-That-Demands-Verdict-Life-Changing/dp/1401676707

• Third Culture Kids (Growing Up Among Worlds):

https://www.amazon.com/Third-Culture-Kids-Growing-Revised/dp/1857885252

• Cove Culture Code (PDF):

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uqbZG7-CQbwJO7al1sh5nIt_MQc3H9d9/view

Guest & Organizations:

• Doug Meikle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougmeikle/

• TrueWorks: https://www.trueworkshouston.org/

• Star of Hope: https://www.sohmission.org/

Contact:

Email any of your questions for Sarah Mizell or Doug Meikle regarding this episode to [email protected]