Have you ever questioned whether your work is actually doing something to further your faith or that of others? We traditionally think that the spreading of our faith is only for missionaries or those in full time ministry, but what if regardless of what you do, you have a responsibility to lead with faith.

In this episode, I sit down with Jon Hart of Praxis and we dive into how to find the demands that are put out there by different businesses, and how we can meet those needs with expertise and skills. We also dive into the refinement of our skills both on the job and off the job, and contributing in ways that are often outside the box. We also talk about how our creativity in coming up with solutions matters so that we can make meaningful contributions to areas that are important to us.

Have you ever gone through something and looked back and thought “I wish I had done that differently?” Or maybe there was a step you did go out and take and that ended up being a game-changer for you. Regardless of whether you are just starting your career or are knee deep in it, there are some huge takeaways from this week’s episode.

In this episode, I sit down with several different women who share their experiences with how they got to the positions they are currently in. They share their own stories, reflect on moments that truly changed them, and relive some things they would rather have done differently.

Have you ever gone through something and looked back and thought “I wish I had done that differently?” Or maybe there was a step you did go out and take and that ended up being a game-changer for you. Regardless of whether you are just starting your career or are knee deep in it, there are some huge takeaways from this week’s episode.

In this episode, I sit down with several different women who share their experiences with how they got to the positions they are currently in. They share their own stories, reflect on moments that truly changed them, and relive some things they would rather have done differently.

Questions asked:

How do you work with new the generation of workers?

Looking back did you see a game changer in your own life?

Is there one thing you wish you could do all over?

Topics covered:

Gifts that the new generation of workers have to offer.

Learning experiences when starting a new job.

Should you make career changes?

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Have you ever questioned whether you are doing enough if you are not going to the mission field? Are we all called to missions? Is supporting missions enough? These can be difficult questions that leave us feeling that what we are doing doesn’t matter, and questioning if we should be doing the vocation we are currently in.

In this episode I sit down with Josh Hutchens, a missionary overseas, as we talk about the different gifts that we as the body of Christ are given and how each role is vitally important. Whether you are a goer or a sender, both ends of the spectrum require that we be faithful where we are at and with what we have. We also dive into our vocations and how they play into our Christianity, and if our work truly matters.

Questions asked:

Where do we begin to help missions?

How can we be senders?

How can we be encouraged when we feel our work isn’t important?

Topics covered:

What if I’m not called to missions?

How we each have unique giftings.

The importance of our vocation.

How to use our unique gifts where we are at.

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Have you ever questioned whether you are doing enough if you are not going to the mission field? Are we all called to missions? Is supporting missions enough? These can be difficult questions that leave us feeling that what we are doing doesn’t matter, and questioning if we should be doing the vocation we are currently in.

In this episode I sit down with Josh Hutchens, a missionary overseas, as we talk about the different gifts that we as the body of Christ are given and how each role is vitally important. Whether you are a goer or a sender, both ends of the spectrum require that we be faithful where we are at and with what we have. We also dive into our vocations and how they play into our Christianity, and if our work truly matters.

Have you ever considered going into business for yourself? Have you considered migrating specifically into freelance work? Abigail Murrish has a degree in agricultural communications and before starting her own freelance company worked for the Indiana state agriculture department. She has conducted freelance work for many companies as well as non-profit organizations.

In this episode with Abigail we sat down and discussed some common questions and problems that freelancers face. From how to overcome the fear of being unqualified, to how we should respond when faced with ‘no’ after ‘no’. To top this discussion off how do you stay current in an ever changing market? From the heart-warming moments, to the scary unknowns, we dive into some raw and honest discussion on how to best propel ourselves forward.

Have you ever considered going into business for yourself? Have you considered migrating specifically into freelance work? Abigail Murrish has a degree in agricultural communications and before starting her own freelance company worked for the Indiana state agriculture department. She has conducted freelance work for many companies as well as non-profit organizations.

In this episode with Abigail we sat down and discussed some common questions and problems that freelancers face. From how to overcome the fear of being unqualified, to how we should respond when faced with ‘no’ after ‘no’. To top this discussion off how do you stay current in an ever changing market? From the heart-warming moments, to the scary unknowns, we dive into some raw and honest discussion on how to best propel ourselves forward.

Topics covered:

How to deal with friends needing help when you freelance.

The benefits of holding a job before freelancing.

How to look for needs and fill them.

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How do values and mantras fit into building your business? Can you actually implement a vision that goes deeper than sales and still have a profitable company? If those are questions you’ve struggled with, then this week’s guest, Marcus Hall will help you sift through this challenging element to building a purpose driven (and profitable) business.

Marcus is the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for California Closets where they design, manufacture, and install custom storage solutions for homes and businesses. In this interview we discuss real life stories of how implementing values into your business can not only help you generate income but also change the lives of your customers and employees. This episode is both practical and encouraging for young professionals wanting to make an impact through their careers.

How do values and mantras fit into building your business? Can you actually implement a vision that goes deeper than sales and still have a profitable company? If those are questions you’ve struggled with, then this week’s guest, Marcus Hall will help you sift through this challenging element to building a purpose driven (and profitable) business.

Marcus is the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for California Closets where they design, manufacture, and install custom storage solutions for homes and businesses. In this interview we discuss real life stories of how implementing values into your business can not only help you generate income but also change the lives of your customers and employees. This episode is both practical and encouraging for young professionals wanting to make an impact through their careers.

Questions asked:

How do you design better lives and live out a tagline?

How did you implement your “why” into your everyday business?

How has focusing on creating better lives impacted your team internally?

Topics covered:

Creating better lives through your business.

How to impact clients through normal business.

How you can help create meaning in a job you currently hold.

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This week’s show is a little bit different. I had the pleasure of interviewing some amazing people at the EdgeX 2018 after party, including super bowl winning coach Tony Dungy and Newt Crenshaw the CEO of Young Life as well as some other powerful leaders.

As a former mentee of Edge, it was awesome reconnecting with some old friends from my Edge group, as well as being a mentor now within the program. My personal connection to the Edge has given me an inside perspective on just how effective the teachings coming out of these events are, and this is evident through the powerful nuggets of truth laid down by the leaders I had the privilege of interviewing. So get ready for inspiring wisdom on leadership as we dive into this week’s episode!