How does the gospel influence the work of Mere Christians—those of us who aren’t pastors or religious professionals, but who work as entrepreneurs, baristas, an...
Mark Batterson (Author of A Million Little Miracles)
How our work can teach us more about God, why you should consider installing a “personal Mount Rushmore” behind your desk, and how to make work more playful and fun for your team.Links Mentioned:Mark BattersonMark Batterson BooksMark Batterson on XMark Batterson on InstagramMark Batterson on FacebookNational Community ChurchA Million Little Miracles: Rediscover the God Who Is Bigger Than Big, Closer Than Close, and Gooder Than GoodEpisode: Mark Batterson (Author of Please, Sorry, Thanks)Episode: Mark Batterson (Lead Pastor at National Community Church)Thanks a Thousand: A Gratitude Journey (TED Books)George Washington CarverA.W. TozerC.S LewisThe Knowledge of the HolyThe Pursuit of GodAdam GrantMalcolm GladwellDr. Curt ThompsonJordan Raynor
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Dr. Denise Daniels (Author of Religion in a Changing Workplace)
The data shows that your non-Christian co-workers want to talk about faith, but don’t want to be treated like “salvation projects,” why Jordan is begging you to stop calling your business a “Christian business,” and why mere Christians disagree with their pastors’ assessment that they “talk about work” from the pulpit.Links Mentioned:Dr. Denise Daniels on LinkedInReligion in a Changing WorkplaceWorking for Better: A New Approach to Faith at Work Wheaton CollegeElaine Howard EcklundSkye Jethani on XEl Erisman on LinkedInHelen Chung on LinkedInBrian Grim on LinkedInEvery Good Endeavor: Connecting Your Work to God's WorkWhy Business Matters to God: (And What Still Needs to Be Fixed)ActivateWorkJordan RaynorJordan Raynor Books
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Peter Greer (Co-author of Lead With Prayer)
How to “leave the phone off the hook” to commune with God while you work, how to move from duty to delight in prayer, why I plan on showing up to meetings 5 minutes early from now on.Links Mentioned:Peter GreerPeter Greer on XPeter Greer on InstagramPeter Greer on LinkedInPeter Greer on FacebookHope InternationalLead with Prayer: The Spiritual Habits of World-Changing LeadersLead with PrayerLead with Prayer ToolsRyan Skoog on LinkedInCameron Doolittle on LinkedInJill Heisey on LinkedInTimothy Keller BooksThe Practice of the Presence of GodJordan RaynorJordan Raynor Books
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Shannon Doss (Social Worker)
How to ensure you aren’t stealing from your employer when you work from home, how Shannon’s repentance led to spiritual conversations at work, and why you should consider “following your pain” rather than your passions as you make career decisions.Links Mentioned:Shannon Doss on LinkedInCandice Levert (IT Operations Manager)Josephine ButlerUnoffendable: How Just One Change Can Make All of Life BetterThe Truth About Us: The Very Good News about How Very Bad WeMere Christians CommunityJordan Raynor
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Dr. Mark Shrime (Chief Medical Officer for Mercy Ships)
How Mark’s 3 appearances on American Ninja Warrior sharpened his skills as a doctor, how the gospel compels him to think differently about “The Checklist Manifesto,” and why he felt he could die happy during a near-death experience.Links Mentioned:Dr. Mark ShrimeDr. Mark Shrime on XDr. Mark Shrime on InstagramDr. Mark Shrime TEDxMercy ShipsAmerican Ninja WarriorSolving for Why: A Surgeon's Journey to Discover the Transformative Power of PurposeEpisode Scott Harrison (Founder of charity: water)When Breath Becomes AirThe Sacredness of Secular Work: 4 Ways Your Job Matters for Eternity (Even When You're Not Sharing the Gospel)Complications: A Surgeon's Notes on an Imperfect ScienceBeing Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the EndThe Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things RightAtul GawandeMr. RogersC. S. LewisTransitions (40th Anniversary Edition): Making Sense of Life's Changes The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful GroupsJordan Raynor
How does the gospel influence the work of Mere Christians—those of us who aren’t pastors or religious professionals, but who work as entrepreneurs, baristas, and accountants? That’s the question this podcast explores every week as Jordan Raynor interviews guests across the widest variety of vocations.