Women & Work: Stepping into Kingdom Productivity

#8 Kristin Schmucker, CEO Daily Grace Co

Episode 8 features the founder and CEO of Daily Grace Co, Kristin Schmucker. The Daily Grace Co exists to equip disciples to know and love God and His word by creating beautiful, theologically rich, and accessible resources so that God may be glorified and the Gospel made known.

 

In this episode, Kristin discusses:

-The tragedy that led her to start writing devotionals

-How the Lord grew her business from a small apartment to a warehouse and over 50 team members! 

-Organization tips on how to manage a busy schedule and be intentional with how you block out your day

-Adopting from overseas and what led her family to do this

-How to keep perspective that your work is for God’s glory

...and more

 

Learn more about The Daily Grace Co. on their website, thedailygraceco.com or follow them on instagram. 

 

For more information on this episode, view our show notes.

#7 Jessica Hotz, Founder of Elevate

In episode 7, Courtney Moore and Missie Branch chat with Jessica Hotz, founder of Elevate, a non-profit that believes in creating sustainable job solutions globally that improve lives and transform communities.

 

In this episode, Jessica discusses:

– Life in Nebraska, her upbringing, and faith 

– What led her and her husband to start the non-profit Elevate

– Elevate's mission and partnership with artisans around the world

 

Check out some of Jessica’s favorite Elevate products: 

Dimarco bag 

Travelers Tote 

Utility Bag 

 

Jess also mentions Personalysis in the show, a personality assessment she has used.

 

For more information on Elevate, visit their website elevatepeople.com or follow them on Instagram. To follow Jessica's Nebraska adventures, and for more behind the scenes look at Elevate, follow her on Instagram. 

#6 Sara Beth Fentress, 127 Worldwide

This month’s episode features Sara Beth Fentress, founder of 127 Worldwide, an organization that focuses on orphan prevention and caring for vulnerable communities around the world.

In this episode, Sara Beth discusses:

– How she began 127 Worldwide and some of the challenges with starting a non-profit
– Singleness and the joys and griefs that can accompany it
– What orphan prevention is and how 127 is meeting that need by connecting people with skills and giftings to communities around the world.

Check out their website here.

And if you have questions or want to connect with Sara Beth and 127 Worldwide, she graciously offered her email address. You can reach her at
sarabeth@127worldwide.org

#5 Jaelene Daniels, Professional Soccer Player

In this episode, we hear from professional soccer player, Jaelene Daniels. She is a celebrated women’s soccer player who played for the North Carolina Courage and the Women’s National Team. In this episode she discusses:

• Discipline of your mind and body 
• Importance of Christian friends and community
• Standing firm in your faith in the midst of cultural pressure to do otherwise 
• Mentorship and why it is so vital 

 

Jaelene is a part of a mentorship program for female athletes. For more information, check them out at A Seat at the Table. 

 

Press releases about Jaelene Daniels:

• Career Stats and Accomplishments 
• Retirement Announcement 
• Video Interview on giving up a chance to play for the US Women’s National Team because of LGBTQ jersey

  

Be sure to check out our Group Discussion questions on our website.

#4 Tiffany Fykes, Realtor & Cofounder of Fykes Realty Group

In this episode, we hear from realtor Tiffany Fykes. She and her husband founded Fykes Realty Group in Nashville, TN. In this episode she discusses:

• Flourishing and promoting flourishing for others
• Work-life balance
• The importance of rest
• Why community is vital 

 

If you are interested in real estate or if you are moving to the Nashville area, check out fykesrealtygroup.com to contact Tiffany and her team.

 

She references several books in this episode:

Every Good Endeavor by Tim Keller 

Why Business Matters to God to God by Jeff Van Duzer

 

Be sure to check out our Going Deeper Bible studies and Group Discussion questions at womenwork.net/episode-4-tiffany-fykes/ 

#3 Michele Coats, Founder & Principal of El Paso Christian School

In this episode, founder and principal of El Paso Christian School, Michele Coats, discusses with us what led her to start a classical private school and how God paved the way to bring it to life. She also talks about her physical and mental journey along the way.

 

She discusses:

• God calling her when she least expected it- to do something that seemed unlikely and even impossible.
• God closing and opening doors in His timing and all of the ways He placed people in her path to help her in her weaknesses.
• The beautiful diversity on display in her school because of its location.
• Her physical health journey and why it was important for her to begin taking care of her temple to be able to accomplish all God has called her to. 

 

Check out her school: El Paso Christian School

 

And this article on the importance of classical education: 

Dorothy Sayers' article, The Lost Tools of Learning.

 

Be sure to check out the Going Deeper Bible study and Discussion Questions on our website.

#2 Michele Rigby Assad, CIA

In this month’s episode, Michele Rigby Assad shares with Courtney Moore and Missie Branch about her journey as a CIA operative.

Her full story can be found in her book: Breaking Cover: My Secret Life in the CIA and What It Taught Me about What's Worth Fighting For.

In this episode, Michele discusses:
– How God used her childhood interests to help lead her to work abroad with the CIA
– Overcoming her own self-doubt and fear to be able to do the job God had called her to do
– What her day-to-day work looked like as a CIA agent
– Being a woman working in a male-dominated field
– How she overcame being underestimated by her superiors and fought to rise above and excel in her field
– How God brought together all of her unique skillsets to help rescue persecuted Iraqi Christians from ISIS

Don't forget to download the Women & Work Going Deeper Bible Study and Discussion Questions that correspond to this episode.

For more conversation with Michele, check out our Summer Series event at womenwork.net.

 

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#1 Courtney Reissig, Author & Bible Teacher

Join Courtney Moore and Missie Branch as they interview Courtney Reissig, author, wife, mom of 4 boys, and Bible teacher. 

Courtney walks us through how she moved from blogger to author of 3 books:
Accidental Feminist: Restoring our Delight in God’s Good Design
Glory in the Ordinary: Why Your Work in the Home Matters
Teach Me to Feel: Worshiping Through the Psalms in Every Season of Life

She discusses her reluctance to become a stay-at-home-mom and what the Titus 2:5 admonition for women to be workers at home really means. 

How do she and her husband practically work out the balancing act of kids and home, along with her writing and speaking deadlines? 

Courtney talks about the vital role that others played in her life to affirm her calling and gifts and how as Christians, we must offer that same life-giving encouragement to other women in our lives.

She discusses the guilt many women feel as they strive to do it all but fall short, and the freedom women have in Christ to pursue their unique God-given callings. There is no one-size-fits-all Christian womanhood. 

Make sure to grab the Women & Work Going Deeper Bible Study that accompanies this episode. 4 lessons from Scripture on 4 topics found within this conversation.