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Find inspiration for your work as Courtney Moore and Missie Branch hear from women in various professions about how their work makes an eternal difference in the kingdom of God.
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Wednesday May 11, 2022
Wednesday May 11, 2022
Ashley Marivittori Gorman serves as an associate publisher at B&H Publishing Group, an imprint of Lifeway Christian Resources. She holds an MDiv from Southeastern Theological Seminary and has been trained under The Charles Simeon Trust. Her passions are biblical literacy, women’s discipleship, foster care, theology, books, the local church, and teaching the Bible. Ashley and her husband, Cole, live in Nashville, Tennessee, with their daughter, Charlie. You can find her writing in various Lifeway Women Bible studies, books like World on Fire, and on digital venues like The Gospel Coalition, Lifeway Voices, ERLC, Relevant, Lifeway Women, and Christ and Culture.
In this episode, Ashley discusses:
- Her experience working in publishing
- Helpful questions to ask yourself before taking on a new job
- Imaging God by viewing work as providing light, life, and order wherever God places you
- Advice on how to tactfully approach your supervisor when asking for a raise
- How to broaden one’s self awareness and move towards institutional awareness in the workplace
Resources mentioned:
- World on Fire: Walking in the Wisdom of Christ when Everyone's Fighting About Everything.
- To Change the World by James Hunter
Wednesday May 04, 2022
Wednesday May 04, 2022
Sheila is a businesswoman, entrepreneur, and communicator with thirty-plus years of experience. She was President/CEO of a multi-million dollar company that twice made the INC 500 list of America’s fastest-growing companies which has brought her national recognition and various awards. Sheila served as President of the Monroe County Chamber of Commerce after serving on the executive committee for seven years. She was the first woman to serve on the Archery Merchants and Manufacturers Organization Board of Directors, serving three years as Secretary-Treasurer.
Sheila has experience as a platform, seminar, and panel speaker nationwide, both within the business and Christian community. She is the author of Beyond Chaos: Stress Relief for the Working Woman published by NavPress and founder of Real Living Ministries.
In this episode, Sheila discusses:
- Her personal story of growing up with a single mom
- How she came to know the Lord and how God restored her marriage and family
- The challenges and blessings of building a business alongside her spouse
- How to lead well and work alongside other people with different personalities and strengths
- How caring well for customers and clients reflects God’s character
- What it means to live a synchronized lifestyle as opposed to trying to seek a balanced lifestyle
- Encouragement for women to not see their identity in their work but to see their work as an opportunity to honor the Lord and point others to Him
Resources and Links mentioned:
Beyond Chaos: Stress Relief for the Working Woman by Sheila West
Real Living Ministries
https://www.reallivingministries.com
Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
Joanna serves as Denver Institute’s Director of Public Engagement and oversees the Women & Vocation Initiative. Prior to coming to the Institute, she worked in global telecom, nonprofit consulting, and campus ministry with Cru. She served as associate faculty at Denver Seminary and as a sewing instructor at Fancy Tiger Crafts. She has an MA in Social Entrepreneurship from Bakke Graduate University and graduated magna cum laude from the University of Colorado, Boulder.
Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
Tara has loved Jesus for as long as she can remember. She was saved as a child at a Billy Graham crusade, and then surrendered to the ministry as a teenager. A few years later, she married her high school sweetheart, Dr. Jamie Dew, who is now the President of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and Leavell College.
Together, they have 2 sets of twins: Natalie & Nathan (14 years old) and Samuel & Samantha (12 years old). Tara loves spending time with her family, trying out new restaurants in New Orleans, and teaching women to know and love the Word of God. She is the Director of Thrive: A Ministry Wives Certificate Program as well as an Adjunct Professor of Ministry to Women at NOBTS. Tara is also a contributing author to the book: The Whole Woman: Ministering to Her Heart, Soul, Mind, and Strength published by B&H Publishing.
Resources Mentioned:
The Whole Woman (published by B&H, 2021)
Wednesday Apr 13, 2022
Wednesday Apr 13, 2022
Rachel is the Founder of Ministry Desk, a remote executive & administrative assistant agency for Christian leaders of churches, nonprofits, and businesses. Rachel has been serving in administrative roles for over ten years and currently serves as the executive assistant to the President of Reaching & Teaching International Ministries. Prior to this, she served as the assistant to Dr. Albert Mohler at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary for several years.
Rachel graduated from Texas A&M University where she received a bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Development and a minor in Business Administration. Rachel and her husband, Nathan, live in Louisville, Kentucky and have four children.
In this episode, Rachel discusses:
- Her story of how she came up with the idea of Ministry Desk and launched her own business
- The important role of administration in the church and workplace
- The positives and negatives of working remotely
- Practical tips on how to work more efficiently
- How the gift and work of administration reflects God’s image
Resources mentioned:
Wednesday Apr 06, 2022
Wednesday Apr 06, 2022
In part 2 of this episode, Elyse and Eric discuss:
- How to place our confidence in the Lord when we fall into the lies of pride and self-loathing.
- Responding to people who fear that discussing the value of women is a slippery slope to egalitarianism.
- Women in the new covenant are not to be quantified based on their relationship status but recognized for their partnership in the gospel.
- How fearing women leads to dehumanizing and objectifying women which leads to pornography and abuse.
- The meaning of having a “gentle and quiet spirit” in 1 Peter 3:4 and how it does not mean women are to be quiet and not have an opinion.
- Encouragement for single women and affirmation of their value and work in the kingdom of God
Resources mentioned:
Worthy: Celebrating the Value of Women
How I’m Learning to Honor Vocations of Women in My Congregation by Eric Schumacher
Worthy Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worthy-celebrating-the-value-of-women/id1497732229
Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
Elyse Fitzpatrick is a nationally sought-after speaker and author of 25 books on daily living and the Christian life including Worthy: Celebrating the Value of Women that she co-authored with Eric.
Eric Schumacher is a pastor, songwriter, and author. He earned a Master of Divinity in Biblical and Theological Studies from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
He and Elyse co-host the Worthy Podcast together, which we wholeheartedly recommend to our listeners.
In this episode, Elyse and Eric discuss:
- Their different work backgrounds and what led them to writing their book, Worthy.
- The lies that have caused harm to women in the church.
- The importance of looking at gender and gender relationships in light of the Gospel.
- The value and importance of the role of women throughout redemptive history.
- The problem with having a narrow definition of calling and ministry for women in the church.
- Encouragement for women who feel that their work isn’t valued or seen.
Resources mentioned:
Worthy: Celebrating the Value of Women
How I’m Learning to Honor Vocations of Women in My Congregation by Eric Schumacher
Worthy Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worthy-celebrating-the-value-of-women/id1497732229
For more information on this episode and the ministry of Women & Work, visit womenwork.net/podcast.
Wednesday Mar 23, 2022
Wednesday Mar 23, 2022
Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler are the cofounders of the Risen Motherhood ministry and cohosts of the Risen Motherhood Podcast.. They are also in the trenches of motherhood, right alongside their listeners.
Together, they have authored the book: "Risen Motherhood: Gospel Hope For Everyday Moments.”
Laura and Emily are sisters-in-law and live with their families in central Iowa.
In this episode, Laura and Emily discuss:
- God’s vision for motherhood as a calling for women.
- How all women are called to spiritual mothering and mentoring other women.
- The reality of experiencing pride and guilt as a mother and how the Gospel frees us from both.
- How motherhood reflects the image and character of God.
- Encouragement and advice for mothers who work outside the home when they feel like they are better at their job than being a mom.
- The difference between biblical motherhood and the American idea of motherhood.
- How the ministry of Risen Motherhood started and how God has used it to encourage mothers.
Resources:
Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
Macy English is the Owner & Principal Consultant of English Media, where she helps businesses with all things sales & marketing. She is a lover of people, culture, marketing, and health, and she strives for all that matters in life. Macy and her husband, JT, live in Arvada, CO, with their two kids and love to travel.
In this episode, Macy discusses:
- How she balances being a pastor’s wife, mom, and business owner
- How she discovered her natural gifts and the path that led her to start her own business
- The importance of honing your strengths and not trying to do everything
- Her favorite aspects of her job and how she helps businesses thrive
- Seeking the Lord first when trying to make decisions about careers and jobs
- The importance of knowing who God has called you to be, not just what He has called you to do
- How to respond with grace to those who don’t think mothers should work outside the home
- Using the enneagram as a tool to grow and learn as a person
Learn more about Women & Work at womenwork.net.
Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
Chelsea Patterson Sobolik serves as the Director of Public Policy with the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission in the Washington, D.C. office. Previously, she worked on Capitol Hill on pro-life policies, domestic and international religious freedom, adoption, and foster care issues.
Chelsea has been published at the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, The Gospel Coalition, Christianity Today, and others. She is the author of Longing for Motherhood – Holding onto Hope in the Midst of Childlessness, and a forthcoming book on the topic of women and work.
She has a B.A. in International Relations from Liberty University and lives in Washington, D.C. with her husband Michael.
In this episode, Chelsea discusses:
– Her experience working on Capitol Hill and the path that led her to working for the ERLC
– Trusting and seeking the Lord when pursuing career opportunities
– How all of our work matters to God and can make an impact for God’s Kingdom
– Advocating for policies that help people flourish is a way to love our neighbor
– Finding rest by reorienting our hearts and minds towards Christ and acknowledging that we are limited and need rest
– The various seasons of life women experience and the danger of comparing your season to someone else’s season
– Her struggle with infertility and the path that led her and her husband to pursue adoption
Read more at womenwork.net/podcast.