How to be content with what you have and strive for what’s next at the same time, the 4 questions Ruth asks to help her see her circumstances the way God does, and how she is currently processing the disappointing slowdown in her once rapidly growing businessLinks Mentioned:Ruth Chou SimonsRuth Chou Simons BooksRuth Chou Simons on InstagramRuth Chou Simons on YouTubeNow and Note Yet Book WebsiteNow and Not Yet: Pressing in When You’re Waiting, Wanting, and Restless for MoreGraceLacedGraceLaced on FacebookGraceLaced on InstagramGraceLaced on Pinterest2020 Episode: Ruth Chou Simons (Founder of GraceLaced)The Gospel Primer: Learning to See the Glories of God's LoveThe New Menopause: Navigating Your Path Through Hormonal Change with Purpose, Power, and FactsEpisode: Chassie Anders (Founder of Crown of Glory Beauty)Jordan Raynor

What it means to Stephen that Satan had no idea what Nate Bargatze would become, how magic can create awe and wonder that leads to belief in God, and the gospel-centered mental shift he credits for the salvation of his mom on her deathbed.Links Mentioned:Stephen BargatzeStephen Bargatze on InstagramStephen Bargatze on YouTubeNate Bargatze The International Brotherhood of MagiciansJason MichaelsAndre KoleThe Crown: RuritaniaThe Sacredness of Secular WorkRedeeming Your TimeContact JordanJordan Raynor

The dangers in the Church’s culture of giving, what Christian peer groups might have looked like in the first century, and how to create “mini Bema Seat moments” to judge your work before God does.Links Mentioned:Mike Sharrow on LinkedInMike Sharrow on XC12 Business ForumsC12 Business Forums on YouTubeCURRENT25WalgreensUnoffendableThe Sacredness of Secular WorkRedeeming Your TimeContact JordanJordan Raynor

How God is using ballets about faith to reach non-Christians, how to not undersell the power of the Holy Spirit at work, and Jordan’s favorite This Is Us scene that powerfully illustrates the gospel.Links Mentioned:Julianna Rubio SlagerJulianna Rubio Slager (5:8 Ballet)Julianna Rubio Slager on LinkedInJulianna Rubio Slager on InstagramJulianna Rubio Slager on Linktr.eeBallet 5:8Julianna Slager (Co-founder of Ballet 5:8 2019)The School of American BalletBallet MagnificatKathy Thibodeaux on LinkedInAll God’s ChildrenOlivier MessiaenMakoto FujimuraSlow ProductivityThis Is UsSteve CussManaging Leadership Anxiety: Yours and TheirsRedeeming Your Time: 7 Biblical Principles for Being Purposeful, Present, and Wildly ProductiveJordan Raynor

How to discern what God wants to renew in your workplace, 3 positive things boasting in weakness produces, and Jordan’s new vocational dream for the New Earth.Links Mentioned:Jenna Barret on LinkedInJenna Barret on InstagramChoice HotelsJenna Fortier (Student & Founder of PASTA) (Episode 61)Jordan Raynor (Host of Mere Christians) (Episode 100)Aliyah Boston on InstagramPaige Bueckers on InstagramTamika Catchings on InstagramCalled to Create: A Biblical Invitation to Create, Innovate, and RiskThe Sacredness of Secular WorkPracticing the Way: Be with Jesus. Become like him. Do as he did.Mere Christians CommunityJordan Raynor

5 practices for ensuring your work doesn’t become an idol, why “gratitude is the on-ramp to adoration” of God, and why Jesus said he is the “bread of life” and not the “grain of life.”Links Mentioned:Joe RigneyJoe Rigney on XJoe Rigney on LinkedInStrangely BrightLive Like A Narnian: Christian Discipleship in Lewis's ChroniclesThe Sacredness of Secular WorkLeaf by Niggle‘Mythopoeia’The Great DivorceLetters to MalcolmJordan Raynor

What Jen envisions her work looking like on the New Earth, how the “dangerous light” in you makes every Christian’s work sacred, and why it’s significant that gold will be trampled on for eternity.Links Mentioned:Jen WilkinJen Wilkin on InstagramJen Wilkin on XRevelation - Bible Study Book with Video Access: Eternal King, Everlasting KingdomJen Wilkin BooksAndy CrouchThe Sacredness of Secular WorkArt and Faith: A Theology of MakingThe Knowledge of the HolyThe Holiness of GodJordan Raynor

How Christ redeemed Anne after horrific trauma and abuse, how her trauma gave her purpose and ambition for Auntie Anne’s, and how to stop overcomplicating the presence of God.This episode originally aired on August 23, 2023. Because you all loved it so much, we are re-releasing it as a part of our Fan Fave Flashbacks series this summer! Would you like to be a guest on the Mere Christians podcast when we begin new episodes this fall? Share your story with our producers at jordanraynor.com/mcLinks Mentioned:Auntie Anne Beiler on InstagramAuntie Anne BeilerAuntie Anne’sTwist of FaithHe Will Hold Me Fast on YouTubeEmerge Counseling MinistriesCome to the TableDisciplines for the Inner LifeOvercome and LeadJordan Raynor

What the “dirty jobs” of God mean for you and me, the power of dwelling on what God has saved you from, and how to “choose joy” in a job you don’t love.This episode originally aired on July 19, 2023. Because you all loved it so much, we are re-releasing it as a part of our Fan Fave Flashbacks series this summer! Would you like to be a guest on the Mere Christians podcast when we begin new episodes this fall? Share your story with our producers at jordanraynor.com/mcLinks Mentioned:Janitor JoshThe Adventures of Janitor Josh on AmazonThe Power of a Praying WifeJordan Raynor

How the truth that “God’s will is much more a way than a thing” leads to a radical freedom in life and work, the difference between “justifying your legitimacy” and “expressing your belovedness” through your work, and the most brilliant interpretation of Ecclesiastes I’ve ever heard.This episode originally aired on July 5, 2023. Because you all loved it so much, we are re-releasing it as a part of our Fan Fave Flashbacks series this summer! Would you like to be a guest on the Mere Christians podcast when we begin new episodes this fall? Share your story with our producers at jordanraynor.com/mcLinks Mentioned:Dave Evans on LinkedInDave Evans on TwitterDesigning Your LifeDesigning Your LifeElectronic ArtsStanford UniversityStanford Life Design LabChristian Companion to Designing Your LifeBill Burnett on LinkedInTrip HawkinsGuy KawasakiThe Will of God as a Way of LifeA Grace DisguisedAbandonment to Divine ProvidenceThomas MertonTod Bolsinger on LinkedInEcclesiastesWay of the HeartLet Your Life SpeakMindsightBryan Stevenson on LinkedInThe Creator in YouJordan Raynor

Why common grace is the key to worshiping more while you work and experience the work of others, how calling out the work of non-Christians as God’s work can build bridges for sharing the gospel, and how Jordan explained to his kids how God protected them on a recent road trip.This episode originally aired on June 14, 2023. Because you all loved it so much, we are re-releasing it as a part of our Fan Fave Flashbacks series this summer! Would you like to be a guest on the Mere Christians podcast when we begin new episodes this fall? Share your story with our producers at jordanraynor.com/mcLinks Mentioned:Mike Kelsey on LinkedInMike Kelsey on InstagramMike Kelsey on TwitterMcLean Bible ChurchMcLean Bible Church on InstagramKate Schmidgall on LinkedInTimothy KellerPraying Like MonksThe Imperfect PastorReading While BlackJordan Raynor

How to shift from “playing not to lose” to “playing to win,” why acknowledging that you’ll never have a pure motive is unbelievably empowering, and how to take your Christian community with you mentally as you do hard things.This episode originally aired on March 15, 2023. Because you all loved it so much, we are re-releasing it as a part of our Fan Fave Flashbacks series this summer! Would you like to be a guest on the Mere Christians podcast when we begin new episodes this fall? Share your story with our producers at jordanraynor.com/mcLinks Mentioned:Jordan RaynorDr. Curt ThompsonThe Soul of DesireThe Soul of ShameDr. Curt Thompson on TwitterThe Great DivorceTim KellerN.T. WrightInto the Silent LandDominionFaith, Hope and CarnageSajan George

How to speak up for the powerless in your office, how to take a stand for God’s way in a God-honoring way at work, and why we need Christians rushing INTO “secular” workplaces in order to claim them as sacred.This episode originally aired on December 7, 2022. Because you all loved it so much, we are re-releasing it as a part of our Fan Fave Flashbacks series this summer! Would you like to be a guest on the Mere Christians podcast when we begin new episodes this fall? Share your story with our producers at jordanraynor.com/mcLinks Mentioned:Mimi Chan on TwitterMimi Chan on LinkedInMimi Chan on InstagramMimi Chan on GoodreadsAmazon on LinkedInAmazonLecrae on InstagramII Corinthians 9:7-8Faith & Work MovementPeter TsukahiraDifficult ConversationsThe Starfish and the SpiderEquipTake Back Your PowerDeb Liu (CEO of Ancestry.com) – Mere ChristiansRobert DugoniRonnie GoramJohn GrishamJames Patterson by James PattersonJordan Raynor

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Why Jesus rose from the dead on a Sunday and what it means for your work, how a biblical view of heaven assigns untold dignity to the work you do today, and how to use everything from Altoids to doorframes to cultivate an awareness of God’s presence at work.This episode originally aired on September 28, 2022. Because you all loved it so much, we are re-releasing it as a part of our Fan Fave Flashbacks series this summer! Would you like to be a guest on the Mere Christians podcast when we begin new episodes this fall? Share your story with our producers at jordanraynor.com/mcLinks Mentioned:Skye JethaniSkye Jethani on TwitterSkye Jethani on LinkedInHoly Post PodcastWith God DailyWhat If Jesus Was SeriousFuturevilleWithThe Practice of the Presence of GodA Church Called TovThe Bomber MafiaTrumanLord Willing

How Jodi has responded to criticism of Disney from Christians, why Jodi thinks of ministry as less of what she does for a living and more of who she is while she’s doing what she’s doing, and how to spot where the Spirit is moving as you work.This episode originally aired on September 14, 2022. Because you all loved it so much, we are re-releasing it as a part of our Fan Fave Flashbacks series this summer! Would you like to be a guest on the Mere Christians podcast when we begin new episodes this fall? Share your story with our producers at jordanraynor.com/mcLinks Mentioned:Jodi BensonJodi Benson on InstagramJodi Benson on TwitterPart of My WorldPaige O'HaraHoward Ashman“Part of Your World”Jesus Calling

How Ron “made love visual” through the Apple Store, his final conversation with Steve Jobs while Jobs was on his deathbed, and why he chose to “start at the bottom” of the career ladder when he had every opportunity not to.This episode originally aired on June 22, 2022. Because you all loved it so much, we are re-releasing it as a part of our Fan Fave Flashbacks series this summer! Would you like to be a guest on the Mere Christians podcast when we begin new episodes this fall? Share your story with our producers at jordanraynor.com/mcLinks Mentioned:Ron Johnson on LinkedInRon Johnson on TwitterEnjoyThe Life We're Looking ForBecomenew.meDallas Willard

The first 3 things Joni plans to do when heaven comes to earth, how everything we do in this life either increases or decreases our capacity for leadership on the New Earth, and how our work can be “ingredients in God’s happiness.”This episode originally aired on June 15, 2022. Because you all loved it so much, we are re-releasing it as a part of our Fan Fave Flashbacks series this summer! Would you like to be a guest on the Mere Christians podcast when we begin new episodes this fall? Share your story with our producers at jordanraynor.com/mcLinks Mentioned:Joni Eareckson TadaJoni Eareckson Tada’s PaintingsThe Awesome Super Fantastic Forever PartyN.T. WrightJonathan EdwardsDane OrtlundGentle and LowlyThomas OwenRichard SibbesDeeper StillDoug MazzaBob BufordHalf TimeJordan RaynorContact Jordan Raynor

The incredible impact of Antique Candle Co.'s “Prayer Committee," how Brittany’s faith compelled her to spend tens of thousands of dollars on a “non-essential” company perk, and what heaven might smell like.Links Mentioned:Brittany Whitenack on LinkedInBrittany Whitenack on InstagramAntique Candle Co.Sign Up for the Antique Candle Co. NewsletterThe Sacredness of Secular WorkMaster of Scale Ep. 138: Find Co-creators Everywhere: Exploding Kittens Inc.’s Elan LeeExploding KittensDavid Block (Founder of Previnex)The Goal: A Process of Ongoing ImprovementJordan RaynorFill Out the SurveyEmail Your Prayer Requests to Jordan Raynor

The 8-step process to landing your dream job in a God-honoring way, the “half-baked theology” keeping Christians stuck professionally, and 3 things that should set apart how Christians search for jobs while employed.Links Mentioned:Kelsey Kemp on LinkedInKelsey Kemp on XKelsey Kemp on InstagramKelsey Kemp on FacebookThe Called CareerJob DictionaryAnswer the Call on SpotifyLuke 18Galatians 3:10‘Three Questions to Unlock Your Authentic Career: Ashley Stahl at TEDxBerkeley’Timothy KellerEphesians 6Colossians 3Exodus 1Genesis 1Isaiah 65Everything Is FigureoutableMike Fossum on XThe Sacredness of Secular WorkRedeeming Your TimeContact JordanJordan Raynor

How liturgies can help you see and respond to the holiness of every mundane moment at work, what quantum physics can reveal about why God might choose to work through you and me, and how “rehearsing for the new creation” shapes Doug’s science fiction writing.Links Mentioned:Every Moment HolyDouglas Kaine McKelvey on InstagramDouglas Kaine McKelvey on FacebookEvery Moment Holy on InstagramEvery Moment Holy on FacebookThe Rabbit RoomHutchmoot ConferenceAll the Pretty HorsesPaul KingsnorthThe WakeJordan Raynor

What a Christ-like view of competitors looks like practically, whether or not it's biblical to set goals about “winning” and “beating” competitors, and how Peter practically cultivated joy amongst his team during the COVID crisisLinks Mentioned:Peter DemosPeter Demos on FacebookPeter Demos on XDemos’ RestaurantsAngus BuchanFaith like PotatoesBlessing Or Curse: You Can ChooseVictory Over DarknessMark WhitacreMere Christians Podcast SurveyJordan Raynor

The vocational dream Jamie is afraid to say out loud, how to work hard with your hands but not with your soul, and why Jesus was so good at saying “no” to requests for his time.Links Mentioned:Jamie IveyJamie Ivey on InstagramJamie Ivey on FacebookJamie Ivey on YouTubeJamie Ivey BlogThe Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey PodcastWhy Can’t I Get It Together?Books by Jamie IveyJust Mercy: A Story of Justice and RedemptionWith: Reimagining the Way You Relate to God Happy Hour Podcast -  HH#429: Skye JethaniJenna Bush Hagar on InstagramRedeeming Your TimeJordan Raynor

Why faithfulness requires focus and killing things that are working, how dreaming about work on the New Earth makes it easier to focus today, and why you should stop asking, “What can I learn from this person?” and start asking, “What is God teaching me through this person?”Links Mentioned:Noah Sanders on LinkedInNoah Sanders on InstagramRedeeming the DirtRedeeming the Dirt AcademyRedeeming the Dirt on YouTubeBorn-Again DirtMatthew 71 Corinthians 10:31Genesis 2:15Isaiah 28Romans 1Genesis 3The Marvelous Pigness of PigsMaster of OneIsaiah 65Proverbs 3:5-6The Only OneBeautiful OutlawHenry and the Great SocietyThe Lunatic Farmer (Joel Salatin)The Sacredness of Secular WorkContact JordanJordan Raynor

The impact of knowing that God cares about your work and not just how you spend your lunch break, how to use Show & Tell for grown-ups to move from Surface > Serious > Spiritual, and how to practically make people feel valued beyond their productivity.Links Mentioned:Candice Levert on LinkedInMere Christians: Sean Kouplen (CEO of Regent Bank)Mere Christians CommunityFaith 101: NOW, Faith ISEvery Good Endeavor: Connecting Your Work to God's WorkHeavenWith God DailyThe Sacredness of Secular WorkCalled to Create: A Biblical Invitation to Create, Innovate, and RiskAllison Felix on InstagramKirk Franklin on InstagramTori Kelly on InstagramCrystal Lewis on InstagramIzzi Ray on InstagramJordan Raynor

Why “losing your life” for Christ is less about moving overseas and more about losing control, what Scripture’s focus on Jesus’s “one-off” miracles and engagements means for your unseen work today, and how to practically “number your days” so that you may grow in wisdom.Links Mentioned:NOD & GrowThe Sacredness of Secular WorkA Praying LifeWhen Breath Becomes AirFamous at HomeThe Intentional FatherWild at HeartJordan Raynor

Why viewing sports as trivial diminishes God’s sovereignty, why we’re tempted to assign priority where God does not, and how Christians should think differently about free enterprise.Links Mentioned:Scott Sonju on LinkedInScott Sonju EmailTrailRunner IntTrailRunner Int SportsCounterfeit Gods by Tim KellerPraxis LabsFault Lines: The Social Justice Movement and Evangelicalism's Looming CatastropheThe Tech-Wise Family: Everyday Steps for Putting Technology in Its Proper PlaceMoney, Greed, and God: Why Capitalism Is the Solution and Not the ProblemThe Prodigal God: Recovering the Heart of the Christian FaithChristian Economics in One Lesson: A Re-Working of Henry Hazlitt's book, Economics in One LessonJack Hollis on LinkedInBaxter Underwood on LinkedInKent Lugrand on LinkedInJordan Raynor

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How superheroes can show us how to follow Jesus, why Christians should pursue cultural literacy as a means of evangelism, and what we should do with the fact that our Heavenly Father has more fun working than we do.Links Mentioned:Mike Maihack on XMike Maihack on InstagramMike Maihack on LinktreeSpider-Man: Animals Assemble! (A Mighty Marvel Team-Up)Spider-Man: Quantum Quest! (A Mighty Marvel Team-Up # 2)Spider-Man: Cosmic Chaos! (A Mighty Marvel Team-Up #3)Cleopatra in Space TV SeriesCleopatra in Space Book SeriesBone Collection: 10 Book Set: Includes All 9 Books, Plus the Prequel RoseAll Star Superman: The Deluxe EditionCalled to Create: A Biblical Invitation to Create, Innovate, and RiskThe Infinity GauntletWhat If Jesus Was Serious?: A Visual Guide to the Teachings of Jesus We Love to Ignore Mike Maihack (Graphic Novelist) Podcast EpisodeThe Bible ProjectJordan RaynorThe Sacredness of the Secular WorkThe Creator in YouThe Royal in You

How to honor employers you leave, how feelings of inadequacy often mask an arrogance toward God, and how to obey God when you have no idea what his purposes are.Links Mentioned:Christy WrightChristy Wright on InstagramChristy Wright on XChristy Wright on YouTubeChristy Wright on FacebookGet Your Hopes Up PodcastBusiness BoutiqueTake Back Your TimeRamsey SolutionsRachel Cruze The Gap and The GainAtomic HabitsChristine CaineStephanie Meek on FacebookThe Sacredness of Secular WorkContact JordanJordan Raynor

How caring about ALL that God cares about will change how we work, how to think about evangelism and social action as two elements of an interconnected flywheel, and why Christians should never outsource their discernment (and how we frequently do).Links Mentioned:Jon HoughtonJon Houghton on LinkedInJon Houghton on InstagramJon Houghton on XThe Holy PostYoungLife‘Racial Justice, Evangelism, Discipleship’Rene PadillaThe Answer to How is YesSubversive WitnessKaitlyn SchiessCasey Crouse on LinkedInThe Sacredness of Secular WorkContact JordanJordan Raynor

How Paul’s example of boasting in weaknesses compelled him to “hand over his small story for a greater story,” 2 ways Christian “self-care” should differ from the world’s, and how winning at home first leads to bigger wins at work.Links Mentioned:Cory CarlsonCory Carlson on LinkedInCory Carlson on InstagramCory Carlson on XWin at Home First: An Inspirational Guide to Work-Life BalanceRise and Go: How to Get Back Up with Courage and Move Forward with ConfidenceLibsynThe Word Before Work: A Monday-Through-Friday Devotional to Help You Find Eternal Purpose in Your Daily WorkThe Road Less StupidMind Shift: It Doesn't Take a Genius to Think Like OneErwin McManusJordan RaynorRedeeming Your Time Retreat

How to get unstuck professionally by mining the depths of Scripture, why comparison is a thief of joy AND a helpful teacher, and how to replace the world’s call to “confidence” with the biblical call to “courage.”--Pre-order The Sacredness of Secular Work today and you could win an epic trip for two to celebrate the sacredness of your “secular” work in a castle, vineyard, cathedral, and more! Entering to win is simple: Step 1: Pre-order the book on Amazon or one of these other retailersStep 2: Fill out this formNO PURCHASE NECESSARY. US Residents, 18+. Visit jordanraynor.com for full rules, entry steps (incl alternate entry), prize details, odds & other info. Void where prohibited.--Links Mentioned:Jennifer AllwoodJennifer Allwood on XJennifer Allwood on InstagramJennifer Allwood on FacebookThe Jennifer Allwood ShowReframed Life Coaching with Jennifer AllwoodGet Unstuck and Stay Unstuck: Because Fear Is Not the Boss of YouFear Is Not the Boss of You: How to Get Out of Your Head and Live the Life You Were Made ForThe Will of God as a Way of LifeThe Word Before Work PodcastCrash the Chatterbox: Hearing God's Voice Above All OthersEd MylettJordan Raynor

What the nail scars in Jesus’s hands mean for the work of your hands, why the eternal value of your “secular” work depends upon the value of creation, how we got to the place of overemphasizing heaven v. the “renewed earth.”--Pre-order The Sacredness of Secular Work today and you could win an epic trip for two to celebrate the sacredness of your “secular” work in a castle, vineyard, cathedral, and more! Entering to win is simple: Step 1: Pre-order the book on Amazon or one of these other retailersStep 2: Fill out this formNO PURCHASE NECESSARY. US Residents, 18+. Visit jordanraynor.com for full rules, entry steps (incl alternate entry), prize details, odds & other info. Void where prohibited.--Links Mentioned:Dr. Darrell Cosden on LinkedInThe Heavenly Good of Earthly WorkThe Sacredness of Secular WorkMiroslav Volf on XDr. Randy Alcorn on XWork and Worship: Reconnecting Our Labor and LiturgyEvery Good Endeavor: Connecting Your Work to God's WorkAl Erisman on LinkedInJordan Raynor

How good jobs are saving the lives of 20-somethings at his company, why our definition of “kingdom work” needs to expand beyond saving souls, and how to plant a desire for goodness and truth that ultimately leads to Christ.--Pre-order The Sacredness of Secular Work today and you could win an epic trip for two to celebrate the sacredness of your “secular” work in a castle, vineyard, cathedral, and more! Entering to win is simple: Step 1: Pre-order the book on Amazon or one of these other retailersStep 2: Fill out this formNO PURCHASE NECESSARY. US Residents, 18+. Visit jordanraynor.com for full rules, entry steps (incl alternate entry), prize details, odds & other info. Void where prohibited.--Links Mentioned:PhantastesA God Named Josh: Uncovering the Human Life of Jesus Christ (A Documentarian’s Historical & Illuminating Biography― Get to Know the Human Side of Our Lord & Glimpse the Miracle of the Incarnation)Jesus, the Master Psychologist: Listen to HimCork O’Connor Mystery SeriesThis Tender LandCharles Martin BooksOliver AnthonyJohn Cain on LinkedInThe Sacredness of Secular Work: 4 Ways Your Job Matters for Eternity (Even When You're Not Sharing the Gospel)Jordan Raynor

The 7 stages everyone goes through when creating with God, why failure may be a sign of God’s favor, and how to journal well in just 11 minutes.--Pre-order The Sacredness of Secular Work today and you could win an epic trip for two to celebrate the sacredness of your “secular” work in a castle, vineyard, cathedral, and more! Entering to win is simple: Step 1: Pre-order the book on Amazon or one of these other retailersStep 2: Fill out this formNO PURCHASE NECESSARY. US Residents, 18+. Visit jordanraynor.com for full rules, entry steps (incl alternate entry), prize details, odds & other info. Void where prohibited.--Links Mentioned:Luke LeFevre on LinkedInLuke LeFevre on InstagramLuke LeFevre on XHoly WorkCreative Leader Coaching‘Episode 23: Luke LeFevre (Chief Creative Officer at Ramsey Solutions)’Ramsey SolutionsJennifer (Hess) Sievertsen on LinkedInExodus 31Genesis 1Genesis 2Genesis 22The Seven DecisionsDisappointment with GodThe War of ArtThe Voice of the HeartChris Pratt on InstagramSurrender: 40 Songs, One StoryThe Sacredness of Secular WorkJordan RaynorContact Jordan

How Linda was freed from analysis paralysis about discerning “God’s will” for her work, the biblical evidence that God cares about your work and not just what your work does “for the kingdom,” and how a proper theology of the New Earth has made Linda feel more alive and much more likely to share her faith--Pre-order The Sacredness of Secular Work today and you could win an epic trip for two to celebrate the sacredness of your “secular” work in a castle, vineyard, cathedral, and more! Entering to win is simple: Step 1: Pre-order the book on Amazon or one of these other retailersStep 2: Fill out this formNO PURCHASE NECESSARY. US Residents, 18+. Visit jordanraynor.com for full rules, entry steps (incl alternate entry), prize details, odds & other info. Void where prohibited.--Links Mentioned:Linda BraddyDr. Linda Braddy on LinkedInDr. Linda Braddy on XThe Will of God as a Way of Life: How to Make Every Decision with Peace and ConfidenceThe Sacredness of Secular WorkDr. Amy Sherman (Author of Kingdom Calling)Redeeming Your Time: 7 Biblical Principles for Being Purposeful, Present, and Wildly ProductiveThe Word Before Work: A Monday-Through-Friday Devotional to Help You Find Eternal Purpose in Your Daily WorkThe Creator in YouMade to Flourish: Cultivating an Abundant LifeChange Your Questions, Change Your Life: 10 Powerful Tools for Life and WorkPatrick LencioniCynt Marshal, CEO of the Dallas MavericksChip Gains on InstagramJoanna Gains on InstagramRobert Griffin III on XJordan Raynor

Get the full audiobook here: https://amzn.to/4aY34Fv--Order The Sacredness of Secular Work before February 3 and you could win an epic trip for two to celebrate the sacredness of your “secular” work in a castle, vineyard, cathedral, and more! Entering to win is simple: Step 1: Pre-order the book on Audible,  Amazon or one of these other retailersStep 2: Fill out this formNO PURCHASE NECESSARY. US Residents, 18+. Visit jordanraynor.com for full rules, entry steps (incl alternate entry), prize details, odds & other info. Void where prohibited.

5 easy ways for your pastor to encourage Mere Christians in their work this Sunday, how to better understand your biblical call to be a “priest” at work, and 5 circles of influence to pray through in your job.--Pre-order The Sacredness of Secular Work today and you could win an epic trip for two to celebrate the sacredness of your “secular” work in a castle, vineyard, cathedral, and more! Entering to win is simple: Step 1: Pre-order the book on Amazon or one of these other retailersStep 2: Fill out this formNO PURCHASE NECESSARY. US Residents, 18+. Visit jordanraynor.com for full rules, entry steps (incl alternate entry), prize details, odds & other info. Void where prohibited.--Links Mentioned:Matt Rusten on LinkedInMatt Rusten on XMade to FlourishCommon Good MagazineMade to Flourish Skill Mapping Survey and AssessmentWork MattersTom NelsonYou Lost MeThe Divine Conspiracy‘The Relationship between Workplace Status and Workplace Religious Expression’Hugh WhelchelSkye Jethani   Fuller Youth InstituteThe Sacredness of Secular WorkGenesis 1Matthew 25Luke 3Isaiah 65Work and WorshipEventideRobin JohnFinny KuruvillaJason MyhreContact JordanJordan Raynor

How to stop viewing your co-workers as “salvation projects,” the #1 thing pastors can do to free the mere Christians in their pews from feeling like “JV Christians,” and how the gospel compels us to market in ways that serve always—even while selling.--Pre-order The Sacredness of Secular Work today and you could win an epic trip for two to celebrate the sacredness of your “secular” work in a castle, vineyard, cathedral, and more! Entering to win is simple: Step 1: Pre-order the book on Amazon or one of these other retailersStep 2: Fill out this formNO PURCHASE NECESSARY. US Residents, 18+. Visit jordanraynor.com for full rules, entry steps (incl alternate entry), prize details, odds & other info. Void where prohibited.--Links Mentioned:Kaleigh Cox on LinkedInDxTELKisses from KatieWorld RaceJill BriscoeIF:GatheringHarperFiber HomesFiber Gaming NetworkGenesis 1Ephesians 2Isaiah 65Dr. Kennon VaughanRedeeming Your Time RetreatBuilding a StoryBrandCreate AnywayKevin TreuBeth MooreRedeeming Your TimeThe Sacredness of Secular WorkJordan Raynor

Why heaven being on earth matters so much to your work, how to not sacrifice the way of Jesus for the mission of Jesus, and where Skye sees himself professionally in five million years.--Pre-order The Sacredness of Secular Work today and you could win an epic trip for two to celebrate the sacredness of your “secular” work in a castle, vineyard, cathedral, and more! Entering to win is simple: Step 1: Pre-order the book on Amazon or one of these other retailers Step 2: Fill out this formNO PURCHASE NECESSARY. US Residents, 18+. Visit jordanraynor.com for full rules, entry steps (incl alternate entry), prize details, odds & other info. Void where prohibited.--Links Mentioned:Skye JethaniSkye Jethani on LinkedInSkye Jethani on XSkye Jethani on InstagramSkye Jethani on YouTubeHoly Post MediaFuturevilleWhat If Jesus Was Serious About Heaven?Episode 166: Skye Jethani (Co-host of the Holy Post Podcast)The Sacredness of Secular WorkWheaton CollegeGenesis 1Revelation 222 Peter 3Genesis 3Scot McKnight on XWayne GrudemMatthew 7Trinity Evangelical Divinity SchoolPhantastesJohn WaltonIsaiah 65Isaiah 60How Far to the Promised LandBen Sasse on InstagramContact JordanJordan Raynor

Which of the 5 languages are most popular in the workplace, 3 ways to discover your co-workers’ language without asking, and what Jesus said gives non-Christians the right to judge Christians.Links Mentioned:Love LanguagesThe 5 Love LanguagesThe 5 Languages of Appreciation in the WorkplaceDr. Gary Chapman on XDr. Gary Chapman on FacebookDr. Paul WhiteTake the MBA InventoryDisneyWarJordan Raynor

How Jesus-like mentors “show you what life can be like,” what Maina learned about discerning calling from CBS’s James Brown, and why you should serve at the worst times of life.Links Mentioned:Maina MwauraMaina Mwaura on FacebookThe Influential MentorHow to Know a PersonThe Ethics & Religious Liberty CommissionUrban FaithGrace SnellvilleJames BrownMark BattersonPlease, Sorry, ThanksThe Coupon Mom's Guide to Cutting Your Grocery Bills in HalfKing: A LifeDavid Brooks on XTrillion Dollar CoachJordan Raynor

Why Benay is convinced that God has called her into the dark alcohol industry, why a biblical theology of heaven inevitably leads to Anti-Bucket Lists, and how thinking of work as rehearsing for eternity takes the pressure off of today.Links Mentioned:Benay Shannon on LinkedInBenay Shannon on InstagramRestless SpiritsThe Sacredness of Secular Work: 4 Ways Your Job Matters for Eternity (Even When You're Not Sharing the Gospel)The Prodigal GodTimothy KellerTeena Dare (Waitress + Host of the Faith, Work & Rest Podcast)Jordan Raynor

How the fact that “prayers never expire” changes how Mignon works, the impact Sabbath has had on her business and team, and how God took her business from $5 to $10M in sales.Links Mentioned:Mignon FrancoisMignon Francois on InstagramMignon Francois on LinkedInMignon Francois on YouTubeMignon Francois on FacebookMignon Francois on XThe Cupcake CollectionMade from ScratchEpisode: Mignon Francois (Founder of The Cupcake Collection)The Sacredness of Secular WorkBusiness Made SimpleThe Success PrinciplesThe Circle MakerCalled to CreateJordan Raynor

Why you should consider NOT leading with your why, how and why God calls us to make counter-strategic moves at work, and how Jesus’s example leads us to push back against worldly wisdom about delegation.Links Mentioned:Philip Klayman on LinkedInPhilip Klayman on XThree Tree Coffee RoastersCoffee & PodcastJeff Heck of Monday Night BrewingThe Will of God as a Way of LifeTim KellerTheology of Work CommentaryFair Trade USAEvidence Not SeenThe Tale of Three TreesMark RichtJordan Raynor

The significance of Scripture calling government officials “ministers,” how the fruit of the Spirit outed Jim as a Christian on the police force, and what a California jury proceeding can teach you about the veracity of the resurrection.Links Mentioned:J. Warner Wallace on XJ. Warner Wallace on InstagramJ. Warner Wallace on ThreadsJ. Warner Wallace on IMDBCold-Case ChristianityCold-Case ChristianityFocus on the FamilyThe Lord of the RingsRomans 131 Peter 2BonhoefferThe Sacredness of Secular WorkIsaiah 65Genesis 1The Problem of PainNancy PearceyTimothy KellerKeith Morrison on IMDBContact JordanJordan Raynor

How to deliver radical candor in a distinctly Christ-like way, the power of pursuing visions that will never be achieved, and how to lean into the hard parts of your story for God’s greater glory.Links Mentioned:Dr. Monique Perry-Graves on LinkedInLights & Lessons NewsletterTeach for AmericaChristy Adams on the Mere Christians PodcastNo Rules RulesRadical CandorThe Infinite GameRedeeming Your Time100 Days of Believing BiggerNot a BoxWhat Do You Do With an Idea?Hidden PotentialJordan Raynor

Why some Christians need less Bible study and more Bible doing, how to translate Jesus in today’s post-Christian culture, and how to avoid making co-workers feel like “salvation projects.”Links Mentioned:Shauna PilgreenShauna Pilgreen on LinkedInShauna Pilgreen on XShauna Pilgreen on InstagramTranslating Jesus: How to Share Your Faith in Language Today's Culture Can UnderstandAlphaBasic ChristianityMere Discipleship: Growing in Wisdom and HopeMadeleine L'Engle on AmazonHe Restores My Soul: A Forty-Day Journey Toward Personal RenewalThe Sacredness of Secular Work: 4 Ways Your Job Matters for Eternity (Even When You're Not Sharing the Gospel)Jordan Raynor

Why Kevin quit his job as a pastor SO THAT he could better minister to people through his work, how NOT being explicit about his faith has led to more conversations about faith than most people ever have, and 3 things you can do to bless the most pained workers in our culture.Links Mentioned:Kevin Finch on LinkedInKevin Finch on XKevin Finch on InstagramBig TableStart with Why‘How to care while eating and sleeping’‘Highest-Paying Careers’Eugene H. PetersonActs 2IsaiahRocket FuelCuesEssentials of Classic Italian CookingSandra McCracken‘Request unexpected 20s’Contact JordanJordan Raynor

How to ensure you don’t end your life describing your work as “meaningless” like Solomon does in the book of Ecclesiastes, the biblical case for enjoying more of the fruits of your labor, and one thing you can do to renew your awe of God and his Word.Links Mentioned:Michelle MyersMichelle Myers on LinkedInMichelle Myers on XMichelle Myers on InstagramShe Works His WayShe Works His WayConversational Commentary on Ecclesiastes: Wisdom to Live for Heaven While on Earth‘Episode 51: Michelle Myers (Founder of She Works His Way)’Acts of the ApostlesEcclesiastesSong of Songs1 Corinthians 15:58Every Good Endeavor: Connecting Your Work to God's WorkRedeeming Your TimePhilippians 4:11Life TogetherJohn 15:5Proverbs 21Hebrews 6:10Lead Like a ShepherdBecoming Elisabeth ElliotDonna Gibbs on AmazonWhen Breath Becomes AirContact JordanJordan Raynor

What Aarti expects coffee to taste like on the New Earth, symptoms that work has gone from a good thing to an ultimate thing, and how to “punch light into the darkness” via your work.Links Mentioned:Aarti Sequeira on InstagramAarti Sequeira YouTubeAarti Sequeira on XAarti Sequeira on FacebookUnwind: A Devotional Cookbook for the Harried and HungryThe Mere Christians Podcast Episode: Aarti Sequeira (Food Network Host)Food NetworkThe Sacredness of Secular Work: 4 Ways Your Job Matters for Eternity (Even When You're Not Sharing the Gospel)The Jesus storybook BibleThe Illuminated BibleAlisa KeetonJordan Raynor

How to fire your neighbor as yourself, why Christians should lean into automation and AI as a means of blessing—not eliminating—people, and why excellence is “your ticket to entry” in sharing the gospel at work.Links Mentioned:Jason Woodard on LinkedInJason Woodard on XBiblical Leadership @ Work PodcastJosh Thompson (Janitor Josh) EpisodeThe Adventures of Janitor JoshStrengths Finder 2.0The Word Before Work Podcast'5 reasons to give thanks for “thorns and thistles” that make work difficult'Seven Habits of Highly Effective PeopleChosen by GodThe Whole ChristHolinessThe Five Temptations of a CEOJordan Raynor

The biblical grounds for doing work some see as vain, how to display Jesus when you get fired, and how God uses even the curse to bless and sanctify us.Links Mentioned:Bethany Brown on LinkedIn Bethany Brown on XBethany Brown on InstagramBethany Brown on FacebookThe Aesthetics Lounge and Spa‘Wilberforce’s List of “Launchers”’James 1Every Good EndeavorHow Then Should We Work?Lean InIf Disney Ran Your HospitalCreating MagicThe Prodigal GodEmily Lincoln on InstagramContact JordanJordan Raynor

How to work and rest from a place of belovedness, what types of rest can save you from burnout and exhausting vacations, and how ridiculous songs like “You Make the Poops” can honor God.Links Mentioned:Justin McRobertsJustin McRoberts on LinktreeJustin McRoberts on FacebookJustin McRoberts on XJustin McRoberts on YouTubeJustin McRoberts on InstagramSacred Strides: The Journey to Belovedness in Work and RestThe Rest of God: Restoring Your Soul by Restoring the SabbathJohn O’DonohueIn the Name of JesusNew Seeds of ContemplationGod WalkPrayer: Forty Days of PracticeJordan Raynor

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How to serve AND be served in your marketing, Hayden Flour Mills’s redemptive approach to wheat, and the simplest way your work matters to God.Links Mentioned:Debbie La Bell on LinkedInHayden Flour MillsThe Bible AppThe Perfect LoafChiles and SmokeThe Miller’s DaughterKendall VandersliceSeven Loaves of BreadPat Gelsinger on LinkedInJordan Raynor

Why everything you do at work is an act of theology, why Christians should view even mundane work as “infused with supernatural meaning,” and how Genesis 1 democratizes human dignity.Links Mentioned:J.T. English on LinkedInJ.T. English on XJen WilkinJen Wilkin on XYou Are a Theologian: An Invitation to Know and Love God WellNone Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us (and Why That's a Good Thing)Gospel CoalitionThe Knowledge of the HolyDelighting in the TrinityHannah AndersonAndy CrouchJordan Raynor

How to worship God while you work, even if you spend more time staring at spreadsheets than stars, how thinking of today as rehearsing for eternity can change how you work, and 3 reasons why we need mere Christians working in the sciences and other secular fields.Links Mentioned:Dr. Deborah HaarsmaDr. Deborah Haarsma on LinkedInDr. Deborah Haarsma on InstagramBioLogosCalvin UniversityPsalms 8:3-5GalileoJohannes KeplerRobert BoyleThe Origin of SpeciesDr. Francis CollinsPsalms 103Thanks a ThousandPastor Rick WarrenCharles SpurgeonPhilippians 4Isaiah 65Revelation 22Culture MakingThe Language of GodCentered-Set ChurchHebrews 6:10Contact JordanJordan Raynor

The 3 spheres of excellence every Christian is called to, why so many Christians are “addicted to mediocrity,” and the importance of calling out the God-given excellence in others.Links Mentioned:Dr. Andreas Köstenberger on Biblical FoundationsDr. Andreas Köstenberger on LinkedInDr. Andreas Köstenberger on XBiblical FoundationsExcellenceMaster of OneGenesis 1:262 Peter 1:3-5Matthew 25:14-30Matthew 5Dorothy SayersAddicted to MediocrityPhilippians 3:13-14Genesis 1:28Nehemiah 6Ephesians 2:8-10John 15:8Isaiah 65Revelation 22:5Equipping for LifeParenting EssentialsESV Study BibleDate Your WifeGentle and LowlySanctification as Set Apart and Growing in ChristDr. Robert W. Yarbrough‘Josh Thompson (Janitor)’ | Mere Christians PodcastBiblical TheologyJohn 3:16Ephesians 5:1Contact JordanJordan Raynor

How Christ redeemed Anne after horrific trauma and abuse, how her trauma gave her purpose and ambition for Auntie Anne’s, and how to stop overcomplicating the presence of God.Links Mentioned:Auntie Anne Beiler on InstagramAuntie Anne BeilerAuntie Anne’sTwist of FaithHe Will Hold Me Fast on YouTubeEmerge Counseling MinistriesCome to the TableDisciplines for the Inner LifeOvercome and LeadJordan Raynor

Jordan Raynor sits down with Nicky Gumbel, Pioneer of Alpha, to talk about why Alpha is the #1 tool I recommend for sharing the gospel winsomely with your co-workers, how Ephesians should compel pastors to view themselves as the “backline” and mere Christians as the “frontline,” and how to “draw out the deep well” in others.Links Mentioned:AlphaBible in One Year (BiOY)Nicky Gumbel on InstagramNicky Gumbel on TikTokNicky Gumbel on FacebookNicky Gumbel on XNicky Gumbel LinktreeAlpha Film Series‘Alpha Film Series: Who is Jesus’Come, Creator SpiritTim Keller

How “discernment alarms” can alert you to the work beneath your work, how Stefanie has seen simple vulnerable storytelling lead to opportunities to share the gospel, and why dissenting from the Kingdom of Noise is so critical to your work.Links Mentioned:Stefanie GassStefanie Gass on InstagramStefanie Gass on TwitterStefanie Gass on LinkedInStefanie Gass on YouTubeOnline Business for Christian WomenTimothy KellerAuntie Anne's ‘Paul’s secret for escaping the comparison trap’Romans 12Sacred MarriageNew Living Translations Bibles on Amazon‘Christy Adams (Middle School Teacher)’Psalms 18‘How to Find Eternal Purpose & Glorify God in Your Daily Work with Jordan Raynor’Redeeming Your TimeJordan Raynor

How Paul seeks the Lord when making decisions for his city, how to be relational before we’re confrontational at work, and why Christians should “embrace the chaos” of this world.Links Mentioned:Paul TenHaken on InstagramPaul TenHaken on TwitterClick RainAdam WeberThe Audacity to WinHalftime: Moving from Success to SignificancePaul David TrippGospel CoalitionKingdom Calling: Vocational Stewardship for the Common GoodThe Hole in Our Gospel: What Does God Expect of Us? The Answer That Changed My Life and Might Just Change the WorldPatrick Lencioni on TwitterKirk Cousins on TwitterIn a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day: How to Survive and Thrive When Opportunity RoarsJordan Raynor

Russell's terrific advice for deciding when to leave a job, why confidence is what American Christians need most in the workplace, and how to “own your exile” and experience freedom.Links Mentioned:Russell MooreChristianity TodayLosing Our Religion on AmazonChronicles of Narnia on AmazonMere Christianity on AmazonSouthern Baptist ConventionThe Dip on AmazonCounterfeit GodsThe Practice of the Presence of God on AmazonThe Uncontrollability of the World on AmazonThe Witch Trials of J.K. RowlingJordan Raynor

What the “dirty jobs” of God mean for you and me, the power of dwelling on what God has saved you from, and how to “choose joy” in a job you don’t love.Links Mentioned:Janitor JoshThe Adventures of Janitor Josh on AmazonThe Power of a Praying WifeJordan Raynor

How to honor your employer with your side hustle, what AI means for human connection and podcasting, and how to “show your work” when you create any content at work as a means of demonstrating trustworthiness.Links Mentioned:Letisha BereolaLetisha Bereola on LinkedInLetisha Bereola on TwitterLetisha Bereola on InstagramLetisha Bereola on FacebookParadigm Media GroupAudacity With Letisha Bereola‘Replay of my last conversation with Tim Keller’ | Jordan Raynor‘Carpool Karaoke with Tim Keller’Kelly Ring on InstagramMorrison’s‘We Will Miss You! Letisha Bereola Action News Jax signed off this morning after seven years with us to start a new chapter in her life’Ephesians 6Colossians 3Titus 2Skye Jethani on LinkedInWithBelieve BiggerDetavio Samuels on LinkedInREVOLTPlease, Sorry, ThanksThe Creator in YouJordan Raynor

How the truth that “God’s will is much more a way than a thing” leads to a radical freedom in life and work, the difference between “justifying your legitimacy” and “expressing your belovedness” through your work, and the most brilliant interpretation of Ecclesiastes I’ve ever heard.Links Mentioned:Dave Evans on LinkedInDave Evans on TwitterDesigning Your LifeDesigning Your LifeElectronic ArtsStanford UniversityStanford Life Design LabChristian Companion to Designing Your LifeBill Burnett on LinkedInTrip HawkinsGuy KawasakiThe Will of God as a Way of LifeA Grace DisguisedAbandonment to Divine ProvidenceThomas MertonTod Bolsinger on LinkedInEcclesiastesWay of the HeartLet Your Life SpeakMindsightBryan Stevenson on LinkedInThe Creator in YouJordan Raynor

How to distinguish between holy ambition and selfish ambition, how to do “due diligence on your soul” and not just a deal, and could there have eventually been realtors in the Garden of Eden?Links Mentioned:Bobo Beck on LinkedInBobo Beck on TwitterBobo Beck on InstagramWisdom CallingWisdom Calling: A Professional's Devotional Guide to Skillful Life and WorkThe Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated AmericaVisioneeringThe Freedom of Self-ForgetfulnessDon’t Waste Your LifeThe Greatest Thing in the WorldDwight Gibson on LinkedInLauren Gill from RedeemerJordan Raynor

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What Mordecai can teach us about working in exile, why Christy sees teaching in public schools as a form of justice, and how to insulate without isolating from the world.Links Mentioned:Christy Adams on Facebook'Christy Adams (Teacher) | Jordan Raynor’NetflixMicah 6:8Philippians 2:4John 17EstherRuthNicky Gumbel on TwitterAlpha'What is the work beneath your work?’Gilmore GirlsThe Creator in YouHarry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Jen WilkinJordan Raynor

Why common grace is the key to worshiping more while you work and experience the work of others, how calling out the work of non-Christians as God’s work can build bridges for sharing the gospel, and how Jordan explained to his kids how God protected them on a recent road trip.Links Mentioned:Mike Kelsey on LinkedInMike Kelsey on InstagramMike Kelsey on TwitterMcLean Bible ChurchMcLean Bible Church on InstagramKate Schmidgall on LinkedInTimothy KellerPraying Like MonksThe Imperfect PastorReading While BlackJordan Raynor

Jordan Raynor sits down with Dr. Gordon Chen, Chief Medical Officer of ChenMed, to talk about their radical business model that is doing justice in powerful ways, how to embrace and address conflict at work in a God-honoring way, and what Jesus’s work as a physician means for us.Links Mentioned:Gordon Chen on LinkedInGordon Chen on TwitterChenMedThe Calling: A Memoir of Faith, Family, and the Future of HealthcareUnlimited Memory: How to Use Advanced Learning Strategies to Learn Faster, Remember More and be More ProductiveThe Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership FableThe Reason for God: Belief in an Age of SkepticismMere ChristianityThe Language of God: A Scientist Presents Evidence for BeliefSeeking Allah, Finding JesusJordan Raynor

What will make Christians distinct in the workplace, what Sabbath ceasing, resting, embracing, and feasting can look like practically, and why the goal of local churches should be to equip believers for working outside the church.Links Mentioned:Jon Tyson on InstagramJon Tyson on TwitterChurch of the City New YorkPRAY.NYCThe Intentional FatherA Creative MinorityThe Burden Is Light''The great untold scandal': the sordid tale of boyband mogul Lou Pearlman’R.C. Sproul Ligonier MinistriesEphesians 4Dave BlanchardRabbi Lord Jonathan SacksNikolaus von ZinzendorfWilliam WilberforceKeeping the Sabbath WhollyLuke 15Greg McKeown BooksSacred FireAnd There Was LightMartin Luther King, Jr: A LifeWhere the Light FellOn the Road with Saint AugustineThe Founder’s MentalityThe Leadership ChallengeThe Creator in YouJordan Raynor

Dr. Collins's remarkable response to death threats from so-called Christians during the pandemic, the theological root of many Christians’ dismissal of science, and what he’s currently writing in his first book in nearly 20 years.Links Mentioned:Dr. Francis Collins on LinkedIn‘“Genesis" Song – N.T. Wright and Francis Collins’N.T. WrightBioLogos‘Faith, Science, and Francis Collins’Psalms 1Timothy KellerThe Language of GodMere ChristianityThe Reason for GodDr. Jane Goodall‘Inspiration and Hope: An Event to Celebrate Jane Goodall’Deborah Haarsma on LinkedInThe Creator in YouJordan Raynor

Links Mentioned:Tim KellerTim's article in The AtlanticForgiveEvery Good EndeavorThe Prodigal GodThe Reason For GodTim Keller on TwitterGeorge WhitefieldFreedom of Self-ForgetfulnessCounterfeit GodsHow to Reach the West AgainEvangelism in the Early ChurchWhy We Are RestlessFrancis CollinsThe Language of GodThe Creator in You

How to access the Holy Spirit’s power to stop outbursts of anger at your colleagues at home (read: kids), how to be as intentional about the work in your living room as the work in your office, and how to surround your kids with impressive Christian professionals.Links Mentioned:Monica SwansonMonica Swanson on LinkedInMonica Swanson on TwitterMonica Swanson on InstagramMonica Swanson on FacebookLuke Swanson on InstagramRaising AmazingBoy MomOn BirthGritThe 40-Day FeastMind Your MindsetJordan Raynor

How U2, Van Gogh, and Johnny Cash used art to point to spiritual truths, why we should think about our work as “spiritual timebombs,” and how to use mainstream films to share the gospel.Links Mentioned:Terry GlaspeyTerry Glaspey on LinkedInTerry Glaspey on InstagramTerry Glaspey on FacebookDiscovering God through the Arts75 Masterpieces Every Christian Should KnowThe Chronicles of NarniaAt Folsom PrisonMere ChristianityThe Lord of the RingsPhantastes1 Corinthians 3It’s a Wonderful LifeMatthew 5-7Fyodor DostoevskyCrime and PunishmentEphesians 2:8-10The Brothers KaramazovU2Sing 2Vincent van GoughStarry NightPsalms 19Not a Tame LionJen WilkinPhilip YanceyHenry NouwenThe Return of the Prodigal SonTerrence Malick on TwitterMakoto FujimuraThe Tree of LifeThe Creator in YouJordan Raynor

Why vulnerability is the key to freedom in your work, the power of Christ-like joy in the workplace, and why every mere Christian’s work matters to God.Links Mentioned:Sam AchoSam Acho on TwitterSam Acho on InstagramSam Acho on LinkedInChange Starts with YouLet the World See YouJesus CallingJordan Raynor

Why you should “only do vocational ministry if you can’t do anything else,” JP's terrifically freeing definition of calling, and what dirty bathrooms have to do with the worldview of mere Christians.Links Mentioned:Jonothan JP PokludaJonothan JP Pokluda on InstagramJonothan JP Pokluda on TwitterBecoming SomethingHarris Creek ChurchWhy Do I Do What I Don’t Want to Do?Welcome to AdultingOutdatedGot QuestionsOs GuinnessMatthew 51 Corinthians 7:20Skye Jethani on LinkedInN.T. WrightJohn 20The Creator in YouTitus 2:10More Than a CarpenterMan in the MirrorRomans 7Romans 8:1Galatians 1:10Mark 10Bob GoffThe Freedom of Self-ForgetfulnessTimothy KellerWhy Do I DoJordan Raynor

The remarkable grace and mercy Tim was shown in the Oval Office, how to protect against pride in your career, and why we should think of every yesterday as a prologue God has written for today.Links Mentioned:Tim Goeglein Focus on the FamilyFocus on the FamilyMan in the MiddleToward a More Perfect UnionHistory of the American People1776Jordan Raynor

How a near-death experience renewed Becky's passion for her work, how she contrasts the peace she has in Christ with the happiness many of her co-workers pursue, and why Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) can be a powerful means of sharing the gospel at work.Links Mentioned:Becky Pomerleau on LinkedInBecky Pomerleau on TwitterPayPaleBayWanji Walcott on LinkedInBelieve at PayPalEphesians 2:8-10John 1:12-13Ezekiel 36:26Pastor Roy Tinklenberg on LinkedInFaith and Work MovementRedeeming Your TimeJohn PiperRise and GoCraig Carter on LinkedInJordan Raynor

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Jordan Raynor sits down with Mark Batterson, Author of Please, Sorry, Thanks, to talk about the best “please” Mark has ever received to speak at an event (and how you can mimic it), how an intern once confronted Mark with radical (but loving) candor, and why it’s so dangerous to treat the Great Commission as the only commission.Links Mentioned:Mark BattersonMark Batterson on TwitterMark Batterson on InstagramMark Batterson on FacebookNational Community ChurchPlease, Sorry, ThanksPlease, Sorry, Thanks PreordersWin the DayIn a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy DayThe Circle MakerThe Best Worst Day EverHow to Win Friends and Influence PeopleOliver Weldell Holmes, Jr.Numbers 11Dorothy SayersBob GoffRadical CandorGiftologyJeanne MayoFrancis BaconSummer Batterson DaileyThe Hidden Life of TreesFrom Strength to StrengthBonoMax LucadoShoe DogMakoto FujimuraArt and FaithMakoto Fujimura (Artist) | Jordan RaynorRedeem the DayJordan Raynor

Jordan Raynor sits down with Teena Dare, Waitress + Host of the Faith, Work & Rest Podcast, to talk about 3 ways to be distinctly Christian in any job, how to engage your industry without assimilating to the ungodly ways of your industry, and why the biblical narrative of work is so attractive to non-Christians.Links Mentioned:Teena DareTeena Dare on InstagramTeena Dare on TwitterFaith, Work, & Rest PodcastSurge NetworkIn Plain SightAarti Sequeira (Food Network Host)Isaiah 25‘The Table’The Missional DiscipleLauren Gill (Co-Author of The Missional Disciple)Daniel: Living by Faith in a Secular WorldJeremiah 29The Symphony of MissionBeholdingCharity Maurer80: Jordan Raynor – Redeeming Your Time: The Way of The WayJordan Raynor

How to leverage Scripture to identify, interrogate, and reimagine the stories you tell yourself, how Michael’s recent heart attack has shaped his ambition for his work, and what Jesus’s lack of an Enneagram number means for you and me.Links Mentioned:Michael Hyatt on LinkedInMichael Hyatt on TwitterMind Your Mindset WebsiteMind Your MindsetPlatformLiving ForwardYour Best Year EverMegan Hyatt Miller on LinkedInMarissa Hyatt on LinkedInFull FocusFull Focus on InstagramFull Focus Planner Community on FacebookThomas NelsonDan Miller48 Days to the Work You LoveHumilityBusiness Accelerator PodcastThe Gap and The GainDan SullivanDan Cathy on LinkedInJordan Raynor

How to shift from “playing not to lose” to “playing to win,” why acknowledging that you’ll never have a pure motive is unbelievably empowering, and how to take your Christian community with you mentally as you do hard things.Links Mentioned:Jordan RaynorDr. Curt ThompsonThe Soul of DesireThe Soul of ShameDr. Curt Thompson on TwitterThe Great DivorceTim KellerN.T. WrightInto the Silent LandDominionFaith, Hope and CarnageSajan George

6 steps to following Jesus fully at work, how David’s view of the Great Commission has greatly expanded over time, and how to respond to gender pronouns in the workplace.Links Mentioned:David Platt on InstagramDavid Platt on TwitterDavid Platt on FacebookDavid Platt Books on AmazonRadicalThe Gospel at WorkEmbodiedGospel ThreadsKnowing GodDesiring GodJordan Raynor

What it means for your work that God never rescinded his claim that the material world is good, how to think about your work through the Creation, Fall, Renewal framework, and whether or not there will be gluten-free bread on the New Earth.Links Mentioned:Kendall VandersliceKendall Vanderslice on LinkedInKendall Vanderslice on TwitterKendall Vanderslice on InstagramKendall Vanderslice on FacebookEdible TheologyDuke DivinityBy Bread AloneWe Will FeastMercy ShipsMatthew 4:4John 1:1John 6Genesis 1Genesis 2Revelation 21Revelation 22Matthew 13:33The Large Catechism of Martin LutherIsaiah 65Sor Juana Inés de la CruzThe Supper of the LambToni Tipton-MartinJubileeJordan Raynor

How the “Too Narrow Gospel” and a bad theology of heaven are blocking your vision for your work, 4 pathways for stewarding your vocation for the advancement of the Kingdom of God, and why we should all think of our lives as ice cream tasting spoons.Links Mentioned:Dr. Amy ShermanSagamore InstituteKingdom CallingAgents of FlourishingRedeeming Your TimeThe World Before Work‘Skye Jethani (Co-host of the Holy Post Podcast)’Proverbs 11:10Timothy KellerHeavenThomas NelsonPsalm 37:23Being DisciplesSurprised by HopeHow God Became KingTony BennetJordan Raynor

How to build relationships with co-workers virtually, how to move from the Surface, to the Serious, to the Spiritual with those you work with, and how to respond to your employer when they ask you to do something that’s at odds with God’s Word.Links Mentioned:Nathan Carnes on LinkedInNathan Carnes on TwitterMimi Chan EpisodeSean Kouplen EpisodeDavid Green EpisodePrayer by Tim KellerThe Intentional Father by Jon TysonFortaJordan Raynor

What the tragic death of her son taught her about life and work, how to resolve conflicts at work in a Christ-honoring way, and how refusing to listen to the Holy Spirit has cost her tens of thousands of dollars.Links Mentioned:Katelyn JamesKatelyn James on TwitterKatelyn James on InstagramKatelyn James on FacebookKatelyn James on YouTubeKatelyn James on PinterestJames 1:2-4Proverbs 27:5    Find Your PeopleShay CochraneJordan Raynor

How Arthur Guinness’s faith motivated him to sign a 9,000-year lease, why monks and nuns viewed brewing beer as deeply missional, and how Guinness created a “thin place” between heaven and earth.Links Mentioned:Stephen MansfieldStephen Mansfield on TwitterThe Search for God and GuinnessThe Celtic Way of EvangelismThe Pursuit of GodMansfield's Book of Manly MenJordan Raynor

Why Jake voluntarily took a demotion for the good of his soul, the difference between hearing and listening to God’s voice, and the case for encouraging your team’s vocational dreams even if it leads them to leave your business.Links Mentioned:Jake Reed on LinkedInTrader Joe’sThe Mere Christians Podcast Episode 64: Harris IIIThe Mere Christians Podcast Episode 171: Tim KellerThe Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn TreaderIn the HeightsThe Creator in YouCalled to CreateRedeeming Your TimeThe Ruthless Elimination of HurryThreshold 360Will Barret on LinkedInShaun Castillo on LinkedInImages and IdolsThe 6 Seasons of CallingDraw the CircleThe Stanger in the LifeboatKevin Ogar on LinkedIn1 Peter 3:15Lin-Manuel MirandaPsalm 37:23Jordan Raynor

What it means to “fill and subdue” the earth per God’s command in Genesis 1:28, the intrinsic goodness of any work “that helps, heals, entertains, or redeems,” and why Rachel is intentional about doing work that nobody will ever see.Links Mentioned:Rachel Marie KangLet There Be ArtThe Fallow HouseRachel Marie Kang on LinkedInRachel Marie Kang on TwitterRachel Marie Kang on InstagramRachel Marie Kang on FacebookWalking on WaterCreation RediscoveredNaming the Animals

One of the best 2X2 charts I’ve ever seen to help you evaluate how deeply your faith is connected to your work, how a waitress, actress, and public school employee are “doing justice” in tangible, bite-sized ways, and 2 things your pastor can do this week to help the mere Christians in their congregations more deeply connect their faith and work.Links Mentioned:Lauren Gill on LinkedInThe Missional DiscipleGlobal Faith and Work InitiativeRedeemer City to CityThe Gotham Fellowship‘Justice in the Bible’Theology of WorkFaith and Work BibleWork and WorshipPsalm 23: The Shepherd With MeThe Dragons, the Giant, the Women

How to practically find joy in your job regardless of circumstances, 5 options for a “joyful purpose” for your work, and Neal’s #1 tip for finding peace amidst the chaos of your work.Links Mentioned:Neal SamudreEnjoycoStart from JoyRedeeming Your TimeRuthless Elimination of HurryEssentialismBlack PantherLetitia WrightMichael B. Jordan

The difference between Christians insulating and isolating from the world, the power of articulating what jobs you want to be doing for eternity, and one of the rare times we’re called to disobey our bosses.Links Mentioned:Andrea Sherwood on LinkedInNBCUniversal MediaC-Suite for ChristThe Word Before Work CommunityMaple Street Biscuit CompanyCalled To CreateRedeeming Your TimeThe Holiness of GodMaturity

Jordan Raynor sits down with Vernon and Ellen Landreth, Santa and Mrs. Claus, to talk about why you should think of yourself as a “Secret Santa” at work all year long, how to take a “there you are” versus a “here I am” approach to your work, and why Santa comes at night.Links Mentioned:Ellen Landreth on LinkedInEllen Landreth on TwitterVernon Landreth on LinkedInThe Santa CoupleDream BigDawsA Chance to DieThings That Matter

Jordan Raynor sits down with Henry Ho, Co-founder of Field Agent, to talk about the email Henry sent to his team at P&G giving glory to God as he left, the difference between walking in confidence and walking in faith, and how working in a redemptive way can be as simple as asking somebody to share their name.Links Mentioned:Henry Ho on LinkedInHenry Ho on TwitterField AgentSimpli FieldNate’s HoneyThe Creator in YouThe Rule of LifeThe Redemptive NonprofitThe Redemptive BusinessWho Is My Neighbor?HalftimeLove First

Jordan Raynor sits down with Mimi Chan, Head of Seasonal Events at Amazon Books, to talk about how to speak up for the powerless in your office, how to take a stand for God’s way in a God-honoring way at work, and why we need Christians rushing INTO “secular” workplaces in order to claim them as sacred.Links Mentioned:Mimi Chan on TwitterMimi Chan on LinkedInMimi Chan on InstagramMimi Chan on GoodreadsAmazon on LinkedInAmazonLecrae on InstagramII Corinthians 9:7-8Faith at WorkPeter TsukahiraDifficult ConversationsThe Starfish and the SpiderEquipTake Back Your PowerDeb Liu (CEO of Ancestry.com) – Mere ChristiansRobert DugoniRonnie GoramJohn GrishamJames Patterson by James PattersonJordan Raynor

Jordan Raynor sits down with Shaun Castillo, President of Preferred Technologies, to talk about how to spot the deeply personal needs of those you work with, the injustice blue-collar workers experience and how to help fix it, and 3 ways to “scratch-off” the Kingdom of God.Links Mentioned:Shaun Castillo on LinkedInPreferred TechnologiesGentle and LowlyWithThe Practice of the Presence of GodGood WorkEpisode 53: Dave Hataj (Owner of Edgerton Gear, Inc.)Redeeming Your TimeThe Waiting FatherThe Intentional FatherTake Back Your FamilyJordan Raynor Email

Jordan Raynor sits down with Ronald R. Johnson, Customer Service Representative, to talk about how Ron came to embrace a job he once hated, how to have a real-time, 3-way conversation between you, God, and those you work with, and what managers can do to truly bless their frontline employees.Links Mentioned:The RobeCustomer Service and the Imitation of ChristEvery Good EndeavorThe Adventure of LivingNehemiah: An Expositional Commentary

Jordan Raynor sits down with Deb Liu, CEO of Ancestry.com, to talk about rethinking evangelism as something we do every minute of every day, why Deb pitched Facebook Marketplace in her first interview with Sheryl Sandberg, and the super practical thing you can do today to show your co-workers that you value them beyond their productivity.Links Mentioned:Deborah Liu on LinkedInDeb Liu on TwitterDeb Liu on InstagramDeb Liu’s newsletter on SubstackAncestryMommy SchoolTake Back Your Power: 10 New Rules for Women at WorkThe Bias No One Talks AboutWho is Jesus to you?The ConversationQuiet

Jordan Raynor sits down with Sadie and Eric Hess, Owners of Compass, to talk about the best definition of “worship” he's ever heard, how to dream big while remaining content, and symptoms that you’ve forgotten that all you have is from God.Links Mentioned:Eric Hess on LinkedInSadie Hess on LinkedInSadie Hess on TwitterCompassAnointed for Business by Ed SilvosoThe Purpose Driven LifeGentle and Lowly by Dane OrtlundThe God Impulse by Jack AlexanderLoving Our Kids on Purpose by Danny SilkUnpunishable by Danny SilkAtomic Habits by James Clear

Jordan Raynor sits down with Tim Keller, Author of Forgive, to talk about the 4 actions that constitute true biblical forgiveness, how the gospel enables us to stop using work as a metaphorical fig leaf, and why mere Christians are going to be the ones most effective at making disciples in the next few generations.Links Mentioned:Tim KellerTim's article in The AtlanticForgiveEvery Good EndeavorThe Prodigal GodThe Reason For GodTim Keller on TwitterGeorge WhitefieldFreedom of Self-ForgetfulnessCounterfeit GodsHow to Reach the West AgainEvangelism in the Early ChurchWhy We Are RestlessFrancis CollinsThe Language of GodThe Creator in You

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Jordan Raynor sits down with David Green, CEO of Hobby Lobby, and Bill High, Co-author of Leadership Not By The Book, to talk about why David has recently started giving less to missions and more to his employees, what Jesus might have told the 5 and 2 talent servants if they hadn’t doubled the Master’s money, and the best answer I’ve ever heard for why Christians shouldn’t retire.Links Mentioned:David Green on FacebookBill HighBill High on TwitterBill High on LinkedInLeadership Not by the BookMaster of OneHobby Lobby on LinkedInThe SignatryThe ProdigalAlan Barnhart on LinkedInJ. Frank Harrison III on BloombergThe Transformation FactorJordan Raynor

Jordan Raynor sits down with Jessica Honegger and Liz Bohannon, Founders of Noonday Collection and Sseko Designs, to talk about how to know if you are working for your identity or from it, the costly measures these women are taking to honor all image-bearers in the global fashion supply chain, and how recognizing that you “house the glory of God” can free you to make decisions.Links Mentioned:Noonday CollectionSseko DesignsJessica HoneggerJessica Honegger on TwitterJessica Honegger on LinkedInJessica Honegger on InstagramLiz BohannonLiz Bohannon on LinkedInLiz Bohannon on InstagramEpisode 118 with Jessica HoneggerPraxisBrené BrownEvery Moment HolyThe Soul of ShameThe Life We’re Looking ForMy Tech-Wise LifePrayers in the Night

Jordan Raynor sits down with Dr. Susan Hillis, Epidemiologist, to talk about how God used her position at the CDC to spearhead caring for 10 million orphans, the profound impact that a silent retreat had on her life and work, and how to remind yourself of the Father’s delight in you as you work.Links Mentioned:Dr. Susan Hillis on LinkedInCDCWorld Without OrphansStrengthening Yourself in the LordHearing GodRed Sea RulesThe Ruthless Elimination of HurryResilient

Jordan Raynor sits down with Lisa Sharon Harper, Author of The Very Good Gospel, to talk about why it’s significant that God creates with beauty and function, how a “thicker” gospel gives greater purpose to your work, and the biblical case for “reconnecting shalom” through our work.Links Mentioned:Lisa Sharon HarperThe Very Good GospelLisa Sharon Harper on TwitterLisa Sharon Harper on InstagramFortuneBecoming Rooted

Jordan Raynor sits down with Skye Jethani, Co-host of the Holy Post Podcast, to talk about why Jesus rose from the dead on a Sunday and what it means for your work, how a biblical view of heaven assigns untold dignity to the work you do today, and how to use everything from Altoids to doorframes to cultivate an awareness of God’s presence at work.Links Mentioned:Skye JethaniSkye Jethani on TwitterSkye Jethani on LinkedInHoly Post PodcastWith God DailyWhat If Jesus Was SeriousFuturevilleWithThe Practice of the Presence of GodA Church Called TovThe Bomber MafiaTrumanLord Willing

Jordan Raynor sits down with Anita Corsini, Co-founder of Red Barn Homes, to talk about how her son’s near-death experience led to more freedom in her work, why Anita is intentional about working slower than she can, and what practically it might look like to “build houses” without the curse (see Isaiah 65).Links Mentioned:Anita Corsini on InstagramFlip or Flop AtlantaRed Barn HomesProfit like the Pros: The Best Real Estate Deals That Shaped Expert InvestorsCalled to CreateThe Creator in YouRedeeming Your Time

Jordan Raynor sits down with Jodi Benson, Disney Legend, to talk about how Jodi has responded to criticism of Disney from Christians, why Jodi thinks of ministry as less of what she does for a living and more of who she is while she’s doing what she’s doing, and how to spot where the Spirit is moving as you work.Links Mentioned:Jodi BensonJodi Benson on InstagramJodi Benson on TwitterPart of My WorldPaige O'HaraHoward Ashman“Part of Your World”Jesus Calling

Jordan Raynor sits down with Asheritah Ciuciu, Author of Unwrapping the Names of Jesus, to talk about what to do when you’re bored with the Word of God, what the various names for Jesus mean practically for your work today, and how dabbling in side projects can cultivate “creative rest” that makes you even better at your core craft.Links Mentioned:Asheritah CiuciuAsheritah Ciuciu on LinkedInAsheritah Ciuciu on TwitterAsheritah Ciuciu on InstagramUnwrapping the Names of Jesus: An Advent DevotionalMaster of One: Find and Focus on the Work You Were Created to DoSteal Like An Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being CreativeCalled to Create: A Biblical Invitation to Create, Innovate, and RiskThe Creator in YouGentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and SufferersThe Art of Spiritual Writing: How to Craft Prose That Engages and Inspires Your ReadersJordan Raynor

Jordan Raynor sits down with Sean Kouplen, CEO of Regent Bank, to talk about the impact he’s seen from requiring all his managers to spend 30 minutes a week with each direct report with no agenda, how Sean has seen God bring 7 co-workers to faith in Christ, and the freedom that is found when you realize we’re all playing with house money.Links Mentioned:Sean Kouplen on LinkedInSean Kouplen on TwitterRegent BankLove WorksTractionThe 5 Languages of Appreciation in the WorkplaceMere Christians Podcast Episode with Joel ManbyKingdom at Work

Jordan Raynor sits down with Marcus Brotherton, Biographer, to talk about why he left pastoral ministry to become a journalist and biographer, 7 questions to ask when you’re discouraged at work, and examples from both our careers about how God has used professional trials for our sanctification.Links Mentioned:Marcus BrothertonMarcus Brotherton on LinkedInA Bright and Blinding SunGary SiniseLouie GiglioEpisode 68Blaze of LightMaster of OneUnbrokenYour God is Too SmallDon’t Give the Enemy a Seat at Your TableSeabiscuitShoe DogJordan Raynor

Jordan Raynor sits down with Jillian Jenkins, Lunch Lady, to talk about why she turned down a job to make more money and work from home, what God’s Word says about humble, dirty jobs, and how we can lead others away from Christ with our words and our actions at work.Links Mentioned:J.F. Jenkins on AmazonHe Saw That It Was GoodCalled to CreateRedeeming Your TimeJordan Raynor

Jordan Raynor sits down with Tony and Lauren Dungy, NFL Hall of Fame Coach and Author, to talk about the barber who had a profound influence on Tony growing up, the best compliment you can receive at work, and the tension between pursuing excellence at work and being called to loving sacrifice at home.Links Mentioned:Tony Dungy on TwitterTony Dungy on LinkedInTony Dungy on InstagramLauren Dungy on TwitterNFL Hall of FameNBCPittsburg SteelersUncommon Influence: Saying Yes to a Purposeful LifeMaster of One: Find and Focus on the Work You Were Created to DoThe Kingdom Agenda: Life Under GodDiscerning the Voice of God: How to Recognize When God is Speaking1 Corinthians 121 Corinthians 13Jordan Raynor

Jordan Raynor sits down with Allen Arnold, Author of The Story of With, to talk about what it looks like practically to do your work with God and not just for him, the far better alternative to looking for “open and closed doors” as you make decisions, and how to be crazy busy without yourself feeling crazy.Links Mentioned:Allen ArnoldThe Story of With: A Better Way to Live, Love, & CreateWaves of Creativity: A Gathering of Ideas on Creating with GodChaos Can't: Overcome What Comes Against You in This Shaken WorldThe Space TrilogyJordan Raynor

Jordan Raynor sits down with Andrew Nemr, Tap Dancer, to talk about how to hear the applause for your work before you go on the metaphorical (or literal) stage of your job, how he came to realize that God doesn’t need us but wants us, and why we should view failure as a gracious gift from God. Links Mentioned:Andrew NemrAndrew Nemr on InstagramAndrew Nemr on TwitterIdentity: The Andrew Nemr StoryA Grief ObservedRenovation of the HeartJordan Raynor

Jordan Raynor sits down with Joshua Becker, Author of Things That Matter, to talk about why he left his 15-year career as a pastor to blog about minimalism, how our stuff distracts us from the good works God has prepared for us to do, and how to combat “the work beneath the work” that’s killing our souls.Links Mentioned:Becoming MinimalistBooks by Joshua BeckerThings That MatterThe More of LessClutter-Free with KidsThe Greatest Salesman in the WorldHow to Win Friends and Influence People

Jordan Raynor sits down with Andy Crouch, Author of Culture Making, to talk about the difference between impact and influence at work and why Jesus calls us to be the latter, the simple exercise you can do today to value those you work with beyond their productivity, and what Scripture has to say about the intrinsic value of your work.Links Mentioned:Andy CrouchAndy Crouch on TwitterPraxisChristianity TodayInterVarsityHarvard UniversityCulture MakingTech-Wise FamilyThe Life We’re Looking ForLecrae’s single Non-Fiction on Apple iTunesTimothy KellerMakoto FujimuraZoomA Long Obedience in the Same DirectionThe Patient Ferment of the Early ChurchMike Ullman on LinkedlnJordan RaynorContact Jordan Raynor

Jordan Raynor sits down with Danielle Andrews, Director of Global Impact for General Mills, to talk about how God uses our work as a crucible to form us into the image of Christ, why sharing the gospel with your co-workers serves your employer, and how to preach the gospel to yourself daily and uncover respectable sins.Links Mentioned:Danielle Andrews on LinkedInGeneral MillsGeneral Mills on LinkedInRespectable SinsRedeeming Your Time Coaching CommunityThe Timothy InitiativeThe Bible AppJordan RaynorRecommend a guest for the show

Jordan Raynor sits down with Andrew Scott, CEO of Operation Mobilization USA, to talk about the startling percentage of early church growth that came through mere Christians, the practical implications of the fact that your “passions have been redeemed," and whether or not the Great Commission negates the First Commission.Links Mentioned:Andrew Scott on LinkedInAndrew Scott on InstagramScatterScatter GlobalWhat is Scatter Global all about?Scatter Foundations Video SeriesGlobal Jobs BoardDiscovery CallOperation MobilizationErik Rees on LinkedInS.H.A.P.E.The CallThe Holy BibleEvangelism in the Early ChurchThe Word Before WorkGarden CityDual TransformationJordan Raynor

Jordan Raynor sits down with Ron Johnson, CEO of Enjoy, to talk about how he “made love visual” through the Apple Store, his final conversation with Steve Jobs while Jobs was on his deathbed, and why he chose to “start at the bottom” of the career ladder when he had every opportunity not to.Links Mentioned:Ron Johnson on LinkedInRon Johnson on TwitterEnjoyThe Life We're Looking ForBecomenew.meDallas Willard

Jordan Raynor sits down with Joni Eareckson Tada, Author of The Awesome Super Fantastic Forever Party, to talk about the first 3 things Joni plans to do when heaven comes to earth, how everything we do in this life either increases or decreases our capacity for leadership on the New Earth, and how our work can be “ingredients in God’s happiness.”Links Mentioned:Joni Eareckson TadaJoni Eareckson Tada’s PaintingsThe Awesome Super Fantastic Forever PartyN.T. WrightJonathan EdwardsDane OrtlundGentle and LowlyThomas OwenRichard SibbesDeeper StillDoug MazzaBob BufordHalf TimeJordan RaynorContact Jordan Raynor

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Jordan Raynor sits down with Laura and Jason van Dyk, Founders of God’s fingerprints, to talk about why they felt called to grow slower than they could, the great example of how the gospel compels them to “take pains to do what is right” (see 2 Corinthians 8:21), and the problem with our limited view of what constitutes “evangelism.”Links Mentioned:School of Visual ArtsSchool of Visual Arts on LinkedInRedeeming Your Time: 7 Biblical Principles for Being Purposeful, Present, and Wildly ProductiveEvery Good Endeavor: Connecting Your Work to God's WorkThe Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern WorldMaster of One: Find and Focus on the Work You Were Created to DoCalled to Create: A Biblical Invitation to Create, Innovate, and RiskJason van DykJason van Dyk on LinkedInLaura van Dyk on LinkedInLaura van Dyk on PinterestGod’s fingerprintsGod’s fingerprints on InstagramGod’s fingerprints on LinkedIn

Jordan Raynor sits down with Brian Sanders, Founder of The Underground Network, to talk about his freeing approach to calling outlined in his terrific book, The 6 Seasons of Calling, thinking about eternity in three stages of rest, reward, and reign, and why it’s essential that believers not “lose the plot” of redemption and why we do what we do.Links Mentioned:Brian Sanders on LinkedInBrian Sanders on TwitterNational Christian FoundationUnderground Church NetworkUnderground Church BookTampa UndergroundMicrochurches (a smaller way)The 6 Seasons of Calling: Discovering Your Calling in Each Stage of Life

Jordan Raynor sits down with Todd Komarnicki, Screenwriter, to talk about how he was able to get a rare laugh out of Clint Eastwood when they were making Sully, why we need to question the language we use about being “hidden in Christ,” and how to get better at receiving feedback on your work.Links Mentioned:Todd Komarnicki on IMDbGuy Walks into a BarGuy Walks into a Bar on LinkedInScott Harrison (Founder of charity: water)Making A Good Script GreatStone ArabiaLetters to a Young PoetRedeeming Your TimeBible in One Year

Jordan Raynor sits down with Haejin Shim Fujimura, Attorney, to talk about the wild story of how a painting served as a wardrobe-like portal into the Kingdom, seeing Adam and Eve as lawyers before the Fall, and how she sees her work fighting human trafficking AND her work as a civil litigator as Kingdom work.Links Mentioned:Haejin Shim Fujimura on LinkedInHaejin Shim Fujimura on InstagramShim & AssociatesJordan RaynorThe Creator in YouI Am Culture CareEmbers InternationalInternational Justice MissionSurprised by HopeArt and Faith: A theology of MakingSeeking God's Face: Praying with the Bible Through the Year

Jordan Raynor sits down with Neil Ahlsten, CEO of Abide, to talk about how what you listen to before bed rewires your brain, how to identify yourself as a Christian at work, and the “20 minutes of fun” routine that Neil does with his family to cultivate rest and joy.Links Mentioned:Neil Ahlsten on LinkedInNeil Ahlsten on TwitterAbideWhat is the Hope for Humanity? A discussion of technology, politics, and theologyImagining the Future, Innovation, and God: N.T. Wright and Peter Thiel in San FranciscoGuideposts

Jordan Raynor sits down with Andrew Klavan, Crime Novelist, to talk about how to cultivate originality in your work, why the Bible is “the great code of art,” and how Andrew came to understand the gospels by reading the great poets of the 18th and 19th centuries.Links Mentioned:Andrew KlavanAndrew Klavan on FacebookAndrew Klavan on TwitterAndrew Klavan on YouTubeThe Truth and Beauty: How the Lives and Works of England's Greatest Poets Point the Way to a Deeper Understanding of the Words of JesusJordan RaynorThe Call to Master with Jordan Raynor

Jordan Raynor sits down with Sean Devereaux, Executive Producer, to talk about how the Oscar process works, how he’s seen working with joy as a means to win people to Christ, and why you need to kill your backup plan today.Links Mentioned:Sean Devereaux on LinkedInSean Devereaux on TwitterSean Devereaux on InstagramSean Devereaux on IMBdJordan Raynor

Jordan Raynor sits down with Dr. Jerry T. Haag, CEO of One More Child, to talk about how “leaving loudly” and disabling email can bless your team, the difference between “valuing people” and making people “feel valued,” and my new partnership with One More Child.Links Mentioned:Dr. Jerry T. Haag on LinkedInOne More Child'Go Big and Go Home: Be A Leader In Work-Life Balance'Jordan RaynorThe Creator in YouRedeeming Your TimeThe Hole in Our GospelGood to GreatGentle and LowlyEd Kobel on LinkedInDeBartolo DevelopmentPublix

Jordan Raynor sits down with Jonathan David, Illustrator for The Creator in You, to talk about the story behind how my new children’s book was made, how our work can create “anonymous worship,” and the significance of God “pacing himself” as he worked in Genesis 1.Links Mentioned:The Creator in YouJonathan VossJonathan Voss on TwitterJonathan Voss on FacebookJonathan Voss on GoodreadsThe Wishing BalloonsJordan RaynorJordan Raynor on TwitterJordan Raynor on LinkedinJordan Raynor on InstagramDummy Book Link

Jordan Raynor sits down with Chassie Anders, Founder of Crown of Glory Beauty, to talk about why she left “full-time missions” to do the “Kingdom work” she was best equipped to do, what Revelation says about the wedding dress we sow with our good works and 5 tips for sharing the gospel in our post-Christian context.Links Mentioned:Crown Of Glory BeautyTim KellerCalled to Create: A Biblical Invitation to Create, Innovate, and RiskThe Creator in YouThe Prodigal God

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Jordan Raynor sits down with Aarti Sequeira, Food Network Host, to talk about what it means that God himself is “in the kitchen” preparing the Feast of the Lamb, what her conversations with God looked like when she lost her dream job at CNN, and what improv can teach us about “focusing out.”Links Mentioned:Aarti SequeiraAarti Sequeira on InstagramAarti Sequeira on TwitterRatioThe Jesus Storybook BibleMy Family Recipe Journal

Jordan Raynor sits down with Graham Cochrane, Author of How to Get Paid for What You Know, to talk about how Graham came to view his work as an entrepreneur as ministry even as he was planting a church on the side, 3 steps to discerning what knowledge you have that people will pay for, and our shared beginnings in musical theater via West Side Story.Links Mentioned:Graham CochraneGraham Cochrane on LinkedInGraham Cochrane on YouTubeThe Science of Online Business on YoutubeHow to Get Paid for What You Know: Turning Your Knowledge, Passion and Experience into an Online Income Stream in Your Spare TimeThe Recording RevolutionThe Four-Hour WorkweekCalled to CreateRedeeming Your TimeShoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of NikeWith: Reimagining the Way You Relate to GodThe Go-Giver

Jordan Raynor sits down with Zach Williams, Creator of The Untold, to talk about why growth and comfort cannot coexist, why Zach is grateful that the Lord has given him way more than he can handle, and how a little-known story from Chick-fil-A inspired me to be intentional about not growing my business.Links Mentioned:The UntoldThe Untold on InstagramThe Untold on TwitterThe Untold on YoutubeZero to OneCalled to CreateDelivering HappinessThe Ride of a LifetimeDisney WarRedeeming Your Time Coaching CommunityArticle: Chick-fil-A Makes More Per Restaurant Than McDonald's, Starbucks and Subway Combined... and It's Closed on SundaysUntold: Zappos Will Pay You Thousands to Quit

Jordan Raynor sits down with Rick Mountcastle, Assistant Attorney General, Virginia, to talk about how his experience with Dopesick shows that we have no idea the impact God will produce through our work, how God calls his people to do uncomfortable things to advance his Kingdom, and why the gospel should produce fearlessness in all believers.Links Mentioned:Rick Mountcastle on LinkedInDopesickSearching for Sugar ManUnbrokenRecountChristafari on Youtube

Jordan Raynor sits down with Kristin Joy Taylor, Illustrator of A Star for You, to talk about why play is so crucial to mastery and experiencing the gospel, what God’s promise to Abraham has to do with your work, and why she and her friend drove 16 hours to thank a pastor in-person for his sermon.Links Mentioned:Kristin Joy Taylor's websiteA Star for YouMakoto FujimuraGolden Sea by Makoto FujimuraIn Search of GreatnessSong TellerIsh, Dot, and Sky Color (Creatrilogy)Every Moment Holy by Douglas McKelveyPlayCalled To CreateThe Creator in YouRedeeming Your Time

Jordan Raynor sits down with Valerie Woerner, Founder of Val Marie Paper, to talk about how she uses "pre-joicing" to remember her worth in Christ regardless of the results of her work, why Christians should be creating the most original and inimitable work in the world, and what you can learn by reviewing old prayers.Links Mentioned:Valerie Woerner on LinkedInValerie Woerner on TwitterVal Marie PaperVal Marie Paper on FacebookVal Marie Paper on InstagramVal Marie Paper on PinterestThe Wedding PlannerTimehopHosanna RevivalRedeeming Your TimeA Technique for Producing IdeasMaster of OneBlue Ocean StrategyPerennial SellerDiscerning the Voice of GodPray Confidently and ConsistentlyWell-Watered WomenThe Creator in You

Jordan Raynor sits down with Carmen Enns, Technical Assistant at Intel, to talk about how travel can be a vehicle for worship, why we need Christians working in large institutions, and why silence is a crucial key to mastering your craft.Links Mentioned:Carmen Enns on LinkedInWhere in Da World websiteIntelEnneagram Personality TestGallup StrengthFinderMeasure What MattersThe Making of a ManagerThe Insanity of GodThe Juggling Act: Balancing Your Faith, Family and WorkPat Gelsinger on LinkedInVmwareRedeeming Your Time

Jordan Raynor sits down with Christeen Rico, Founder of Dream Bigger Ventures, to talk about how her faith influenced how she thought about re-opening Apple’s 400+ retail stores after the pandemic, three questions Christeen asks to find eternal purpose in her work, and daily, weekly, and annual rhythms for cultivating unhurried stillness that expands her imagination.Links Mentioned:Christeen Rico on LinkedInChristeen Rico on TwitterDream Bigger VenturesApplePwCAngela Ahrendts on LinkedInLausanne Global Workplace ForumMasterLife: The Disciple’s Cross

Jordan Raynor sits down with Chandler Bolt, CEO of Self-Publishing School, to talk about why to avoid asking “What’s New?” and “What’s Next?” in your work, and the two brilliant questions to replace those with, the difference between lightbulb and whack-a-mole approaches to management, and why every professional should consider writing a book.Links Mentioned:Chandler Bolt on LinkedInPublished: The Proven Path From Blank Page to 10,000 Copies SoldSelf-Publishing SchoolRedeeming Your Time: 7 Biblical Principles for Being Purposeful, Present, and Wildly ProductiveLeaf by NiggleThe Miracle MorningExtreme Ownership: How U.S Navy SEALS Lead and Win

Jordan Raynor sits down with Scott Harrison, Founder of charity: water, to talk about the remarkable story of how he went from being a nightclub promoter to working to end the water crisis, the simple secret to staying focused on the work you’ve been called to master, and why our work matters for eternity even when we’re not sharing the gospel.Links Mentioned:Charity: waterThirstThe Ruthless Elimination of HurrySacred FireDallas WillardScott Harrison on LinkedInScott Harrison on TwitterScott Harrison on InstagramScott Harrison on Facebook

Jordan Raynor sits down with Makoto Fujimura, Artist, to talk about what the New Jerusalem’s 5,600 miles of precious stones tell us about our work, how the ancient art of Kintsugi preaches a powerful sermon of the gospel, and what lessons we can all take from “slow art” as we master our varied vocations.Links Mentioned:Makoto FujimuraMakoto Fujimura on TwitterMakoto Fujimura on YouTubeArt and Faith: A Theology of MakingCulture Care: Reconnecting with Beauty For Our Common LifeLeaf by NiggleCulture Making: Recovering Our Creative CallingThe Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness: The Path to True Christian JoyThe Gift: Imagination and Erotic Life of PropertyFour QuartetsJordan Raynor's BookshelfThe Word Before Work on Apple PodcastsSatyan DevadossThis is Us (TV Series)

Jordan Raynor sits down with Dr. Jennifer Wiseman, Astrophysicist, to talk about the remarkable story of discovering a comet when she was a senior in college, how studying the stars can lead us to worship, and a fun conversation about whether or not we’ll be able to travel through the New Heavens from the New Earth.Links Mentioned:Jennifer Wiseman on BiologosHeaven: A Comprehensive Guide to Everything the Bible Says About Our Eternal HomeThe Language of God by Francis Collins

Jordan Raynor sits down with Mike Cosper, Host of The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill, to talk about what you learn by resisting shortcuts in your career, the value of living outside of the geographic center of your industry, and what Denzel Washington’s role in Training Day can teach us about how Christians can engage culture.Links Mentioned:The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill PodcastsMike Cosper on TwitterThe Artist's WayQuack This WayBorn Standing UpMary KarrLitTraining DayTed Lasso

Jordan Raynor sits down with Jeff Brown and Jesse Wisnewski, Authors of Read to Lead, to talk about how losing your job can be a blessing, how to absorb books into your bloodstream, and what my personal reading and note-taking process looks like.Links Mentioned:Read to LeadJeff Brown on LinkedInJeff Brown on TwitterRead to Lead PodcastJesse Wisnewski on LinkedInJesse Wisnewski on TwitterPhoneBurnerReadwiseScaling UpThe CallEvery Good EndeavorMultipliersImpact PlayersDie EmptySeth Godin 

Jordan Raynor sits down with Carey Nieuwhof, Host of the Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast, to talk about 3 questions to help avoid the comparison trap, how to know if you’re doing your work with God, and how knowing your chronotype can help you do what you’re best at when you’re at your best.Links Mentioned:Carey NieuwhofThe Carey Nieuwhof Leadership PodcastCarey Nieuwhof on TwitterAt Your Best by Carey NieuwhofConnexus ChurchRedeeming Your Time by Jordan RaynorBrad LomenickChristy WrightLeadership: In Turbulent Times by Doris Kearns GoodwinNo Rules Rules by Reed Hastings and Erin Meyer

Jordan Raynor sits down with Ryan Sweat, Student Pastor at Beach Church in Jacksonville, Florida, to talk about why Ryan is encouraging his students to scatter into the world of work, how practically Ryan’s church seeks the prosperity of their city, and not just the prosperity of their church, and the top 3 things we love to make fun of on Christian podcasts.Links Mentioned:Ryan SweatRyan Sweat on LinkedInBeach ChurchJordan Raynor’s bookshelfMaster of One by Jordan RaynorThe Word Before WorkJack AlexanderKnow What You’re FOR by Jeff HendersonJon AcuffRedeeming Your Time by Jordan RaynorGetting Things Done by David AllenThe Life You've Always Wanted by John OrtbergPrinciple of the Path by Andy StanleyAsk It by Andy Stanley

Jordan Raynor sits down with John Brandon, Journalist, to talk about how the Johari window can help us understand ourselves and our work, what our reticular activating system has to do with our addiction to social media, and A few 7-minute routines that can make you more productive towards the work God has called you to do.Links Mentioned:John Brandon on LinkedInJohn Brandon on TwitterThe 7-Minute Productivity Solution: How to Manage Your Schedule, Overcome Distraction, and Achieve the Results You WantBest BuyForbes MagazinePopular Mechanics MagazineWired MagazineLAPTOP MagazineInc. MagazineThe Misinformation Machine Is Not Helping the Gabby Petito Case...Or Is It? (Forbes article)This 7-Minute Morning Routine Will Change Your (Work) Life (Inc. Article)Redeeming Your TimeESV Scripture Journal: ActsJon AcuffSteve JobsLive No LiesMystery

Jordan Raynor sits down with Edward Grinnan, Editor-in-Chief of Guideposts Publications, to talk about how Edward went from an alcoholic living on the streets to miraculously landing a job at Guideposts, what he learned about God dangling out the window of a hotel, and how Big Hairy Audacious Goals (BHAGs) can help you think bigger and more long term.Links Mentioned:Edward Grinnan on LinkedInGuideposts MagazineThe Power of Positive Thinking by Dr. Norman PealeThe Promise of HopeThe Road Less Traveled

Jordan Raynor sits down with Victor Boutros, CEO of the Human Trafficking Institute, to talk about the “tangible hope” Victor and his team have for decimating human trafficking in this generation, why Victor has opted for a “master of one” as opposed to a “master of none” strategy for his career, and how building IKEA furniture with our kids can give us a picture of how our work partners with our Heavenly Father’s work.Links Mentioned:Victor Boutros on LinkedInVictor Boutros on TwitterHuman Trafficking InstituteThe Locust Effect: Why the End of Poverty Requires the End of ViolenceMaster of OneMere ChristianityMy Bookshelf

Jordan Raynor sits down with Dr. Michaela O’Donnell, Executive Director of the Max De Pree Center for Leadership, to talk about the helpful difference between “betting the farm” and taking the “next doable risk,” how Russian nesting dolls can help us think differently about calling, and 3 things to consider before joining the Great Resignation.Links Mentioned:Dr. Michaela O'Donnell on LinkedInMax De Pree Center for LeadershipMake Work MatterMoanaTed LassoLasso Leadership LessonsBill LawrenceDesigning Your LifeUli Chi

Jordan Raynor sits down with Cheryl Bachelder, former CEO of Popeyes, to talk about the quote that stopped her in her tracks and led her to understand her calling as “developing leaders for a living,” and how she has learned to embrace her lack of discipline and routine.Links Mentioned:Cheryl BachelderOn Moral BusinessDare to ServeFaith for ExilesRedeeming Your TimeTransfluence

Jordan Raynor sits down with songwriters, David & JJ Heller, to talk about the difference between creating art that is “about the Light” and art that is about “what you can see because of the Light,” what they learned from their shift of releasing full-length albums every year to releasing singles every month, and what Mister Rogers has taught us about how God views our work.Links Mentioned:JJ HellerJJ Heller on TwitterJJ Heller on InstagramJJ Heller on SpotifyJJ Heller on Apple MusicHand to Hold children’s book by JJ HellerInstrumental with JJ HellerMister RogersAdorning the Dark by Andrew PetersonEvery Moment HolyChoreography to JJ’s version of ‘Make You Feel My Love’Jordan RaynorJordan Raynor’s Bookshelf

Jordan Raynor sits down with Jessica Honegger, Founder of Noonday Collection, to talk about what dignified work looks like practically, what the shame Adam and Eve experienced after the Fall has to do with courage and our work, and how prayer and Sabbath can help us “relax into the goodness of God.”Links Mentioned:Noonday CollectionJessica HoneggerJessica Honegger on TwitterJessica Honegger on LinkedInJessica Honegger on InstagramImperfect CourageThe Going Scared PodcastFood for the Hungry InternationalAndy Crouch: Playing GodAndy Crouch: Strong and WeakCurt Thompson: The Soul of DesireJohn Mark Comer: Live No LiesJordan RaynorJordan Raynor’s Bookshelf

Jordan Raynor sits down with Becky Nesbitt, Editor at Penguin Random House, to talk about what happened when Becky started letting her friends curate the news for her, 3 tips for delivering great feedback, and how to view Sabbath as a feast, rather than a chore.Links Mentioned:Becky Nesbitt on LinkedInJordan RaynorJordan Raynor’s BookshelfRedeeming Your Time: 7 Biblical Principles for Being Purposeful, Present, and Wildly ProductivePerennial Seller: The Art of Making and Marketing Work that LastsMaster of One: Find and Focus on the Work You Were Created to DoOn Writing: A Memoir Of The CraftDevotions: The Selected Poems of Mary OliverThe Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse And don't forget, if you pre-order a copy of Jordan's new book, Redeeming Your Time, you can enter to win a trip for two to the Holy Land (or a cash prize of equivalent value)!Entering to win is super simple:Step 1: Pre-order Redeeming Your Time on Amazon or one of these other retailers (1 entry per copy, maximum of 3 entries)Step 2: Fill out the form at JordanRaynor.comNO PURCHASE NEC. Restrictions apply. U.S. + D.C. residents only. Visit jordanraynor.com for full rules, prize info, odds, free entry method & other details. Void where prohibited.

Jordan Raynor sits down with Os Guinness, author of The Call, to talk about the surprising friendship between Guinness and William Wilberforce, why a rhythm of “engagement and withdrawal” is a key to redeeming our time, and why Christians should be bold to carry “the future key of history” into our places of work.Links Mentioned:Os GuinnessBooks by Os GuinnessOs Guinness on TwitterOs Guinness on FacebookPractical View of ChristianityPenséesCovenant and Conversations And don't forget, if you pre-order a copy of Jordan's new book, Redeeming Your Time, you can enter to win a trip for two to the Holy Land (or a cash prize of equivalent value)!Entering to win is super simple:Step 1: Pre-order Redeeming Your Time on Amazon or one of these other retailers (1 entry per copy, maximum of 3 entries)Step 2: Fill out the form at JordanRaynor.comNO PURCHASE NEC. Restrictions apply. U.S. + D.C. residents only. Visit jordanraynor.com for full rules, prize info, odds, free entry method & other details. Void where prohibited.

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Jordan Raynor sits down with Matt Perman, Author of What’s Best Next, to talk about his rich theology of “Gospel Driven Productivity,” why we shouldn’t “let go and let God,” but rather “trust God and get going,” and the important difference between “following your passions” and “following your interests.”Links Mentioned:Matt PermanMatt Perman on LinkedInMatt Perman on TwitterWhat’s Best Next BlogWhat's Best Next: How the Gospel Transforms the Way You Get Things DoneDesiring GodAmy WrzesniewskMaking Vocational Choices: A Theory of Vocational Personalities and Work EnvironmentsGod at WorkA Treatise on the Callings and Vocations of MenMade to StickSeven Habits of Highly Effective PeopleBeyond EntrepreneurshipBeyond Entrepreneurship 2.0The Human Side of Enterprise First Things FirstMinistries of MercyFor more books check out Jordan’s BookshelfAnd don't forget, if you pre-order a copy of Jordan's new book, Redeeming Your Time, you can enter to win a trip for two to the Holy Land (or a cash prize of equivalent value)!Entering to win is super simple:Step 1: Pre-order Redeeming Your Time on Amazon or one of these other retailers (1 entry per copy, maximum of 3 entries)Step 2: Fill out the form at JordanRaynor.comNO PURCHASE NEC. Restrictions apply. U.S. + D.C. residents only. Visit jordanraynor.com for full rules, prize info, odds, free entry method & other details. Void where prohibited.

Jordan Raynor sits down with John Mark Comer, Author of Live No Lies, to talk about why he is passing the baton of leadership at his church after 18 years, the difference between thinking about Scripture and THINKING scripture, and how and why to read the gospels as biographies of the life of Christ.Links Mentioned:John Mark ComerLive No LiesThe Ruthless Elimination of HurryBridgetown ChurchCal NewportHow to Be a High School SuperstarPowell's BooksShalom Y'allMalcolm GladwellAdam GrantThe Road Less TraveledTalking Back: A Monastic Handbook for Combating DemonsThe OverstoryA Testament of DevotionLetters by a Modern MysticAndy CrouchRedeeming Your TimeAnd don't forget, if you pre-order a copy of Jordan's new book, Redeeming Your Time, you can enter to win a trip for two to the Holy Land (or a cash prize of equivalent value)!Entering to win is super simple:Step 1: Pre-order Redeeming Your Time on Amazon or one of these other retailers (1 entry per copy, maximum of 3 entries)Step 2: Fill out the form at JordanRaynor.comNO PURCHASE NEC. Restrictions apply. U.S. + D.C. residents only. Visit jordanraynor.com for full rules, prize info, odds, free entry method & other details. Void where prohibited.

Jordan Raynor sits down with Dr. Benjamin Long, Sleep Medicine Physician, to talk about the one shockingly simple thing you can do today to drastically improve your sleep, what scientists are learning about the correlation between faith and sleep quality, how we can help our neighbors—especially the marginalized—get better sleep, and Parks and Rec and Pitch Perfect.Links Mentioned:Benjamin LongBenjamin Long on InstagramThe Wholehearted MD websiteDeep Sleep Bible StudyRedeeming Your Time: Seven Biblical Principles for Being Purposeful, Present and Wildly ProductiveA Scientific Man and the BibleAbraham Joshua HeschelThe Ruthless Elimination of HurryEdmund PellegrinoWhy We SleepThe Way of MedicineThe Divine ConspiracyThe Divine Conspiracy ContinuedTheosomniaKevin "K.O." OlusolaJordan RaynorAnd don't forget, if you pre-order a copy of Jordan's new book, Redeeming Your Time, you can enter to win a trip for two to the Holy Land (or a cash prize of equivalent value)!Entering to win is super simple:Step 1: Pre-order Redeeming Your Time on Amazon or one of these other retailers (1 entry per copy, maximum of 3 entries)Step 2: Fill out the form at JordanRaynor.comNO PURCHASE NEC. Restrictions apply. U.S. + D.C. residents only. Visit jordanraynor.com for full rules, prize info, odds, free entry method & other details. Void where prohibited.

Jordan Raynor sits down with Randy Alcorn, Author of Heaven, to talk about the difference between Heaven and the New Earth and what it means for our work, the 2 excellent questions Randy asks when evaluating requests for his time, and how the hope of the gospel is getting Randy’s wife Nanci through the fight of her life.Links Mentioned:Randy AlcornRandy Alcorn on TwitterHeavenHeaven for KidsDesiring GodThe Dangerous Duty of DelightGentle and LowlyNick FolesAnd don't forget, if you pre-order a copy of Jordan's new book, Redeeming Your Time, you can enter to win a trip for two to the Holy Land (or a cash prize of equivalent value)!Entering to win is super simple:Step 1: Pre-order Redeeming Your Time on Amazon or one of these other retailers (1 entry per copy, maximum of 3 entries)Step 2: Fill out the form at JordanRaynor.comNO PURCHASE NEC. Restrictions apply. U.S. + D.C. residents only. Visit jordanraynor.com for full rules, prize info, odds, free entry method & other details. Void where prohibited.

Jordan Raynor sits down with Andrew Shearer, Founder of Farmshelf, to talk about how a bird pooping on his notebook at the site of Jesus’s tomb pushed Andrew to found his company, what “gleaning” can look like in our modern society, and what “deep work” can look like for night owls.Links Mentioned:FarmshelfAndrew Shearer on LinkedInPlay BiggerCrazy LoveRadicalJordan Raynor WebsiteJordan Raynor BookshelfThe Call To Mastery on Apple PodcastsJordan Raynor Email

Jordan Raynor sits down with Nate Knapper, Founder of The Joseph Project, to talk about the time I lied to President George W. Bush’s face, how Joseph’s story reveals a God of the pits and the palaces, and why the never-ending work is more inspiring than a finite one.Links Mentioned:The Joseph ProjectNate Knapper on LinkedInGodwinksThe Artisan Soul by Erwin McManus

Jordan Raynor sits down with Justin Giboney, Co-founder of The AND Campaign, to talk about why Christians should embrace, rather than lament “political homelessness,” what Steve Jobs can teach us about scaling ideas, and how Christians can speak less and reflect more on the important issues of our time.Links Mentioned:Justin Giboney on TwitterThe AND CampaignThe Leadership CampaignCompassion (&) ConvictionA Time to BuildCapitol MenJordan Raynor

Jordan Raynor sits down with Mary Marantz, Author of Dirt, to talk about her story going from a trailer in West Virginia to Yale Law School, how we can celebrate white collar work without demeaning blue-collar work, and how Eminem has served as an inspiration to both of our work.Links Mentioned:Mary MarantzMary Marantz on LinkedInMary Marantz on TwitterMary Marantz on InstagramDirtFrom Lost to FoundThe Whiteboard RoomLovemarksBird by BirdThe War of ArtSuperfansNever Lose a Customer AgainBeautifully FlawedConsider the Lillies

Jordan Raynor sits down with Dave Blanchard, Co-founder & CEO of Praxis, to talk about the difference between exploitative, ethical, and redemptive work, why Christ-followers might want to be looking for “brown fields” instead of “green field” opportunities, and the value of dedicated “competency days” each workweek.Links Mentioned:Dave Blanchard on LinkedInDave Blanchard on TwitterPraxis‘What is redemptive entrepreneurship?’‘Leading Beyond the Blizzard’The Infinite GameTractionRocket FuelAlternative to FutilityOrdering Your Private WorldSquare Roots RenewalEpisode 35 with Brent Hagler

Jordan Raynor sits down with Spencer Lewis, Carpenter, to talk about why he has chosen to resist the phenomenal opportunity he has to grow his business, the difference between excellence and perfection, and the significance of Genesis 2 showing us a God who works with His hands.Links Mentioned:My cell: +1 (813) 530-1419Insider Carpentry on YouTubeInsider Carpentry on InstagramThe Second MountainAlison CookJordan Raynor WebsiteJordan Raynor BookshelfThe Call To Mastery on Apple PodcastsJordan Raynor Email

Jordan Raynor sits down with Jack Alexander, Founder of Rali Software, to talk about why understanding the difference between the “two chapter gospel” and the four or five chapter gospel of the kingdom is crucial to our work, the danger in outsourcing compassion, and how Christians ought to think differently about mercy in the workplace.Links Mentioned:Jack Alexander on LinkedInJack Alexander on FacebookRaliThe Reimagine GroupOneRace MovementRightNow MediaThe God ImpulseThe God GuaranteeTim KellerBarnaToxic CharityWhen Helping HurtsDead AidHumilityThe Unshakeable KingdomEpisode 80 with Chris Carneal

Jordan Raynor sits down with Matt Wallace, Co-founder of ONOW Myanmar, to talk about what the Lord taught him after having to flee Myanmar after the country’s military coup, why he believes there’s no difference between spiritual and work conversations, and the #1 piece of advice he would give to aspiring entrepreneurs.Links Mentioned:Matthew Wallace on TwitterMatthew Wallace on LinkedInONOWEngaging the Powers by Walter WinkEvery Moment Holy by Douglas McKelveySurprised by Hope by N.T. Wright

Jordan Raynor sits down with Collin Hansen & Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra, Editors at The Gospel Coalition, to talk about the debate about what the “whole self” movement will mean for Christians in the workplace, the incredibly practical implications of the theological truth of “inaugurated eschatology,” and 3 problems with “following your passions” in your career.Links Mentioned:Gospel BoundThe Gospel CoalitionJohn HanfordMalcolm GladwellMaster of OneCalled to CreateJordan RaynorJordan’s Bookshelf

Jordan Raynor sits down with Lisa Lambert, Chief Technology & Innovation Officer of National Grid, to talk about why she went into software development instead of “full-time ministry,” how to disrupt your business or career before someone else does, and the #1 thing this 20+ year veteran VC looks for when investing in startups.Links Mentioned:Lisa Lambert on LinkedInJaneen Uzzell on LinkedInThe Fifth DisciplineThe Westly GroupSafe PeoplePat Gelsinger on LinkedInTaking The Bay

Jordan Raynor sits down with Carla H. Hayden, COO of hope*writers, to talk about the one question that will help force clarity at work, even if you’re not the boss, 3 excellent tips for showing love to remote teams, and how a personal quarterly retreat became an integral part of Carla’s work rhythms.Links Mentioned:Carla Hayden on LinkedInCoffee with Carla on InstagramHope WritersJordan Raynor WebsiteJordan Raynor BookshelfThe Call To Mastery on Apple PodcastsJordan Raynor Email

Jordan Raynor, Host of the Call to Mastery, takes the guest seat for this special 100th episode. In a conversation with one of the podcast's producers, Jordan shares 5 superlatives for the first 100 episodes including “Best Guest Nobody Has Ever Heard Of” and the “Most Underappreciated Episode,” his two biggest takeaways from reading Scripture front to back specifically looking for what it has to say about work, and how his “one thing” has become more refined.Links Mentioned:Jenna FortierThreshold 360Every Good EndeavorMignon Francois of The Cupcake CollectionAmy DownsDiane LatikerThe Word Before WorkYouVersionGreg BrennemanJaneen UzzellGraham CochraneBrett HaglerJoel ManbyThe Gospel CoalitionCollin HansonTimothy KellerN.T. WrightMissy WallaceCal NewportJohn Mark ComerWill WeatherfordGisela KreglingerThe Infinite GameGod and the PandemicDeep WorkGetting Things DoneThe Jesus Storybook BibleRuthless Elimination of HurryNo Rules RulesShoe DogJordan Raynor WebsiteJordan Raynor BookshelfThe Call To Mastery on Apple PodcastsJordan Raynor Email

Jordan Raynor sits down with Tom Bancroft, Animator, to talk about what it was like being at Disney during the animation renaissance that followed The Little Mermaid, how films like Tangled can help us long for the True Myth of Christianity, and hard questions Christians must wrestle with as we work in workplaces that are increasingly hostile to the gospel.Links Mentioned:Tom Bancroft on InstagramPencilish Animation StudioJordan Raynor WebsiteJordan Raynor BookshelfThe Call To Mastery on Apple PodcastsJordan Raynor Email

Jordan Raynor sits down with Dr. John Delony, Author of Redefining Anxiety, to talk about how the gospel gives us the verdict before the performance, how to adopt the practice of academic “peer reviews” to your own work, and how the truth that God doesn’t need you is paradoxically freeing.Links Mentioned:Redefining AnxietyJohn DeloneyDave RamseyThe Ramsey ShowBelmont UniversityRich MullinsAnthony O’NealEsther PerelI Don’t Want to Talk About ItThe Body Keeps the ScoreLost ConnectionsThe Deepest WellJordan Raynor WebsiteJordan Raynor BookshelfThe Call To Mastery on Apple PodcastsJordan Raynor Email

Jordan Raynor sits down with Megan Hyatt Miller, CEO of Michael Hyatt & Company, to talk about what cutting their team’s working day by 25%—from 8 hours to 6—has done for their business, how to be mentally present at home, and how our adoption as children of God enables us to take bigger swings.Links Mentioned:Michael Hyatt & CompanyWin at Work and Succeed at LifeFull Focus PlannerHarperCollins Christian PublishingDee Ann TurnerC.S. LewisPhyllis TickleThe Divine HoursBook of Common PrayerAnn VoskampThe Loyalist TeamRadical CandorDare to LeadNo Rules RulesChip and Joanna GainesJordan Raynor WebsiteJordan Raynor BookshelfThe Call To Mastery on Apple PodcastsJordan Raynor Email

Jordan Raynor sits down with John Eldredge, Author of Wild at Heart, to talk about his work as a janitor for four years, why “the humility of emulation” is so crucial for mastering your craft, and the unique resources Christians have to take wild risks.Links Mentioned:Wild at HeartWild at Heart by John EldredgeCaptivating by John EldredgeGet Your Life Back by John EldredgeAll Things New by John EldredgeWalking With God by John EldredgeDiary of an Old Soul by George MacDonaldPhantastes by George MacDonaldC.S. LewisGerard Manley HopkinsMaster of One by Jordan RaynorAnne LamottG.K. ChestertonFrederick BuechnerMere Christianity by C.S. LewisSurprised by Joy by C.S. LewisEdith SchaefferFrancis SchaefferHearing God by Dallas WillardThe Chronicles of NarniaMel GibsonJordan Raynor WebsiteJordan Raynor BookshelfThe Call To Mastery on Apple PodcastsJordan Raynor Email

Jordan Raynor sits down with Sho Baraka, Hip-Hop Artist, to talk about what we can learn from studying the work of those outside our industry—Dave Chappelle and Taylor Swift, why Sho and I delete and reinstall Instagram on a daily basis, and what Negro spirituals can teach us about creating for the Kingdom of God.Links Mentioned:Sho Baraka on TwitterHe Saw That It Was GoodNate BargatzeDave ChappelleZora Neale HurstonAnthony JeselnikJohn MayerTaylor SwiftMykelti WilliamsSong of SolomonMere ChristianityJustin GiboneyJordan Raynor WebsiteJordan Raynor BookshelfThe Call To Mastery on Apple PodcastsJordan Raynor Email

Jordan Raynor sits down with Dr. Anthony Jones, Middle School Principal, to talk about how his family talks about work around the dinner table to instill a love of work in their kids, how “appreciative inquiry” can be used to develop teams, and why nobody goes to their seventh-grade reunions.Links Mentioned:Sligh Middle Magnet SchoolAppreciative InquiryWhat Great Principals Do DifferentlyAND CampaignEpisode 21 with Christy AdamsJordan Raynor Email

Jordan Raynor sits down with Ian Morgan Cron, Author of The Road Back to You, to talk about 3 ingredients to creative breakthroughs, the incredible story of Ian “betting the farm” on his career as a teacher of the Enneagram, and how the Enneagram can serve as the road back to the gospel.Links Mentioned:Ian Morgan CronTrue You CourseTypology PodcastThe Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery on AmazonJesus, My Father, The CIA, and Me on AmazoniEQ9 AssessmentEpisode with Douglas GreshamJohn F. KennedyFranklin D. RooseveltDietrich BonhoefferTaylor SwiftDorothy SayersThe Decline of Pleasure on AmazonWinston ChurchillThomas MertonRichard RohrTimothy KellerJordan Raynor’s BookshelfSelf-Knowledge on AmazonFinding Meaning in the Second Half of LifePinocchio on Amazon

Jordan Raynor sits down with João Branco, CMO of Arcos Dorado (Brazil), to talk about how creating “delicious, feel-good moments” connects to God’s work in the world, the simple routine he performs each morning to remind himself of his why before work, and the brilliant, practical exercise he took his team through to pivot their marketing plans during the pandemic.Links Mentioned:João BrancoJoão Branco on InstagramChamados para criarArcos DoradosYouVersionTimothy KellerCalled to Create in PortugueseCalled to CreateThe Discovery: Exploring God's Call On Your Life

Jordan Raynor sits down with Amy Downs, CEO of Allegiance Credit Union, to talk about what she prayed while buried in the rubble of the OKC bombing, her 4 steps to practicing hope, and how to cultivate self-awareness.Links Mentioned:Amy Downs on LinkedInAmy Downs on FacebookAmy Downs on TwitterAmy DownsAllegiance Credit UnionHope Is a VerbGetting Things DoneHope RisingRadical CandorNo Rules RulesThe Motive

Jordan Raynor sits down with Ali Llewellyn & Nick Skytland, NASA Innovators, to talk about the two unique advantages the Church has for shaping the future of the world, how to cast vision based on future possibilities rather than the familiar past, and why interdependence is a key to mastery.Links Mentioned:Ali Llewellyn on TwitterNicholas Skytland on TwitterNicholas Skytland on LinkedInNASANASA Twitter AccountQuite UncommonCampus Crusade Al JazeeraWhat Comes Next? On AmazonFrozen 2HamiltonYuri's NightIronmanThe Great Divorce on AmazonThe Space Trilogy on AmazonEvery Moment HolyJordan Raynor’s BookshelfWIREDWhat Technology Wants on Amazon Will ManciniGod Dreams on AmazonChurch UniqueYouniqueDrew Morgan

Jordan Raynor sits down with Jon Acuff, Author of Soundtracks, to talk about Yanni, 3 questions to ask of every soundtrack, and how to teach kids about the goodness of work.Links Mentioned:Jon Acuff on TwitterJon Acuff on InstagramJon Acuff on LinkedInJon AcuffJon Acuff BooksSoundtracksSoundtracksAll it Take is a Goal PodcastStuff Christians LikeThe Voice of The HeartWar of ArtA Technique for Producing Ideas

Jordan Raynor sits down with Cal Newport, Author of A World Without Email, to talk about how we can escape the tyranny of our email inboxes, how his career as a writer started with a college dare, and why he hears from pastors more than almost anyone else about Deep Work and Digital Minimalism.Links Mentioned:Cal NewportCal Newport on TwitterDeep Questions PodcastDeep WorkDigital MinimalismSo Good They Can't Ignore YouA World Without EmailOther Books by Cal NewportLincoln's VirtuesThe Case for God

Jordan Raynor sits down with Emily Ley, Founder of Simplified, to talk about why she volunteered to cut 40% of her revenue, the magic of “batch planning,” and why Christ-followers should be the boldest people on the planet.Links Mentioned:Emily Ley on LinkedInEmily Ley on TwitterEmily Ley on InstagramSimplifiedSimplified on InstagramThe Simplified PodcastGrowing BoldlyThe Four WindsEssentialismAtomic Habits A World Without Email

Jordan Raynor sits down with Janeen Uzzell, COO of Wikipedia, to talk about how Janeen manages the tension between “hustling” and “trusting” in God, how to build diverse teams that boost your bottom line, and what it looks like to show your kids that you really believe in them.Links Mentioned:Janeen UzzellJaneen Uzzell on TwitterLin-Manuel MirandaBlack EnterprisePaula MadisonMercy ShipsCalled to CreateOKRHot SeatGay Girl, Good GodWe're Going to Need More WineCoors BreweryCheryl Bachelder

Jordan Raynor sits down with Dr. Caroline Leaf, Cognitive Neuroscientist, to talk about a 5 step neurocycle that can help us live out Paul’s command to renew our mind and take every thought captive, the spirituality of science, and what we can learn about mental health from Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane.Links Mentioned:Dr. Caroline LeafDr. Caroline Leaf on TwitterDr. Caroline Leaf on YouTubeDr. Caroline Leaf on InstagramDr. Caroline Leaf Books

Jordan Raynor sits down with Candace Cameron Bure, Actress, to talk about the origins of her signature phrase, “Oh Mylanta,” how practically she initiates conversations about faith in the workplace, and the sign in her church that changed her perspective on Hollywood.Links Mentioned:Candace Cameron Bure on TwitterCandace Cameron Bure on InstagramCandace Cameron Bure on FacebookCandace Cameron BureCandace’s Playful PuppyKind is the New ClassyExcellence WinsHorst Schulze Episode

Jordan Raynor sits down with Sam Verghese, the COO of Florida Virtual School, to talk about the leadership lessons he learned scaling-up to serve 10X number of students in just a few months, why Sam has chosen to dissent from the Kingdom of Noise of news and social media, and the significance of the fact that Jesus focused his ministry in a single geographic setting.Links Mentioned:Assessment: jordanraynor.com/learnSam VergheseFlorida Virtual SchoolDr. AlgazeThe Effective ExecutiveJohn WoodenAdmiral William McRaven Graduation SpeechCalled to CreatePeyton ManningJohn PiperEmbracing ObscurityThe 7 Habits of Highly Effective PeopleWooden on LeadershipNick Foles

Jordan Raynor sits down with Dr. Nido Qubein, President of High Point University, to talk about his story of emigrating to the U.S. from the Middle East, 3 things he did to cause his university to grow 5% during COVID while the average university lost 16% of its enrollment, and the two other lists he keeps handy in addition to his to-do list.Links Mentioned:Assessment: jordanraynor.com/learnDr. Nido QubeinDr. Nido Qubein on TwitterHigh Point UniversityFree Online AssessmentThe Call to Mastery with Jenna FortierCamp CheerioWhat Works and What Doesn't Work in Youth MinistryAlbert EinsteinMother TeresaTed TurnerZig ZiglarJohn MaxwellKelly KingTruist Bank

Jordan Raynor sits down with Francine Rivers, Author of Redeeming Love, to talk about her involvement in the upcoming Redeeming Love film, Francine’s 3-year bout of writer’s block, and the striking parallels in her life story and that of C.S. Lewis’s.Links Mentioned:Francine RiversRedeeming LoveRedeeming Love: The Companion StudyA Path to Redeeming LoveA Voice in the WindLineage of GraceAngela HuntKarin Stock BuursmaWaterBrook & MultnomahRedeeming Love (film)Earth PsalmsThe Chronicles of NarniaThe Screwtape LettersThe Soul of WineThe Blue ParakeetJesus through the Middle-Eastern LensDorothy SayersAnne Graham Lotz on Twitter

Jordan Raynor sits down with Chris Carneal, Founder of Booster Enterprises, to talk about what he learned in going from 1,000 full-time employees down to 140 due to the pandemic and how they’ve rebuilt to nearly 400, how Booster makes the Kingdom winsome to their public school customers, and why Chris doesn’t go into the office until late morning.Links Mentioned:The Christian Entrepreneur eBookChris Carneal on LinkedInBooster EnterprisesCalled to CreateJohn SmoltzLaura VanderkamWhat the Most Successful People Do Before BreakfastHorst SchulzeTrusting GodCulture MakingCity of GodDan CathyTim TassopoulosDee Ann TurnerCheryl BachelderDare to Serve

Jordan Raynor sits down with Darryl Strawberry, Former MLB All-Star, to talk about the remarkable story of how he went from a drug-addicted baseball star to evangelist, how Darryl submitted himself to the indirect mentorship of Billy Graham, and the power of praying mothers.Links Mentioned:Jordan's weekly devotional, The Word Before WorkDarryl Strawberry on InstagramDarry Strawberry on TwitterTurn Your Season AroundBilly GrahamCelebrity ApprenticeBret MichaelsGreg LaurieJack GrahamJentezen Franklin

Jordan Raynor sits down with Brad Lomenick, Former President of Catalyst, to talk about the difference between cultural and biblical hustle, how to be an exceptional, service-driven networker, and how to “crush The Now until you get to The Next.”Links Mentioned:Jordan's weekly devotional, The Word Before WorkBrad Lomenick on TwitterBrad Lomenick on LinkedInBrad Lomenick on InstagramBrad LomenickH3 LeadershipH3 Leadership PodcastCatalyst LeaderCatalystExcellence WinsTribesTo Hell With the HustleCalled to CreateThe Bible App by YouVersionBible in One YearNext Generation Leader

Jordan Raynor sits down with Wendy Speake, Author of The 40-Day Social Media Fast, to talk about how she sold 100K+ copies of her first self-published book, the moment she heard God tell her to “hone her craft,” and the impact “social media fasts” are having on Christ-followers.Links Mentioned:Wendy SpeakeWendy Speake on TwitterTriggersThe 40-Day Social Media FastThe 40-Day Sugar FastLife CreativeThe Call To Mastery EP9 with Kelli StuartSell Your Book Like WildfireCalled to CreateMaster of OneHow to Land a Book Deal with No PlatformDeep WorkDigital MinimalismHind’s Feet on High PlacesPraying the Scriptures For Your TeensBecoming Mrs. LewisDorothy SayersDorothy and JackCal Newport

Jordan Raynor sits down with Kara Holden, Writer of Disney+’s Clouds, to talk about why Bob Iger was so adamant about distributing Clouds, the significance of Jesus as “the God who tells stories,” and why you should always take a glass of water in an interview.Links Mentioned:Kara HoldenKara Holden on TwitterCloudsHamiltonDisney+Gilmore GirlsSaved by the BellStep by StepSoul SurferCluelessBob IgerWonderMagic CastleArrested DevelopmentDavid CopperfieldUniversity of LouisvilleSheenaFootlooseUSCUCLAActing is Everything on AmazonThe Wonder YearsMarsha HerveyBill McGheeBraveheartPamela GrimesSunset BeachAFTRASAGAmy HeckerlingNeal IsraelSylvester StalloneRockyIvan MoffatGiantZach SobiechDead Poets SocietyWarner BrothersBlindsideOnceLaura SobiechClouds: A Memoir on AmazonJustin BaldoniThe Ride of a Lifetime on AmazonShoe Dog on AmazonDisney War on AmazonScreenplay on AmazonCal NewportMadeleine L'EngleA Wrinkle in TimeBilly GrahamFred RogersJ. R. R. TolkeinC. S LewisThe Sparrow on AmazonWalking on Water: Reflections on Faith and Art MadeleineJordan Raynor’s My BookshelfRyan TedderOneRepublicSongland

Jordan Raynor sits down with Mark Batterson, Author of Win The Day and Lead Pastor, National Community Church, to talk about the 5 levels of highlighting Mark uses when reading thousands of books, what the “law of requisite variety” means for us and our need to switch up routines, and how your uniqueness is a testament to God’s creativity—not your value.Links Mentioned:Mark BattersonMark Batterson on InstagramMark Batterson on FacebookMark Batterson on TwitterThe Circle MakerIn a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy DayWin the DayGnarles BarkleyNCCHow to Take Smart Notes on AmazonTim FerrissMark TwainNASAWhy We Sleep on AmazonCalled to CreateThe Ten CommandmentsEssentialism on AmazonUpstream on AmazonCanoeing the Mountains on AmazonJohn Harbaugh

Jordan Raynor sits down with Nona Jones, Head of Faith-Based Partnerships at Facebook, to talk about her traumatic upbringing and how that’s impacted her life and work, how to cultivate curiosity on the path to mastery, and the importance of budgeting time to reflect in between meetings.Links Mentioned:Nona JonesNona Jones on LinkedInNona Jones on FacebookNona Jones on Instagram

Jordan Raynor sits down with Ronnie Andrews, CEO of Oncocyte (NYSE American: OCX), to talk about why it matters that Jesus met people first physically, then emotionally, and lastly spiritually, the impact phone vacations have had on his life, and why the next 10 years of cancer research will be more fruitful than the last 100.Links Mentioned:Ronnie Andrews on TwitterRonnie Andrews on LinkedInOncocyteDr. Katharine HayhoeDr. Katharine Hayhoe on The Call to MasteryThe Human Genome ProjectFrancis S. CollinsThe Language of GodTimothy KellerTimothy Keller on The Call to MasteryAmerican Society of Clinical OncologyASCO CancerLinQPastor Rick's Daily HopeRavi ZachariasLead Like JesusIn Touch MinistriesExperiencing GodJohn MaxwellThe 21 Irrefutable Laws of LeadershipThe 17 Indisputable Laws of TeamworkGreg BrennemanGreg Brenneman on The Call to Mastery

Jordan Raynor sits down with Sherron Watkins, Former Vice President, and Enron Whistleblower, to talk about her experience blowing the whistle on Enron, how mastery puts us “in the room where it happens,” and the tremendous advice her pastor gave her when she was considering leaving Enron to go into more overt forms of ministry.Links Mentioned:Sherron WatkinsSherron Watkins on LinkedInMaster of OneTimeKenneth LayJeffrey SkillingThe Christian’s Secret of a Happy LifeBeing WrongBrené BrownThe Gifts of ImperfectionDaring GreatlyDaron Roberts on TwitterBilly Graham

Jordan Raynor sits down with Scott Stephenson, CEO of Verisk Analytics (VRSK), to talk about how to cultivate innovative ideas, how Christians can be both “ambitious and humane” in business, and the story that convinced Scott to say the name of Jesus whenever possible, even when leading a public company.Links Mentioned:Scott Stephenson on LinkedInVerisk AnalyticsForbesZero to OneBCGN.T WrightChristianity for Modern PagansHow to Be an Antiracist

Jordan Raynor sits down with Lorin & Kyle Van Zandt, Co-founders of MISSIO Hair, to talk about the difference between Product Market Fit and Impact Market Fit, the top lesson they’ve learned working with Chip and Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia brands, and how to work in light of the assured victory of Christ.Links Mentioned:MISSIO Hair on InstagramMISSIO HairDream CenterPraxisMagnolia MarketThe Speed of TrustRachel HollisFriendship at the MarginsWalking with the Poor

Jordan Raynor sits down with David Ragan, a thirteen-year veteran NASCAR driver, to talk about how he is responding to instances of racism in NASCAR, how disconnecting from all news and noise brought him clarity about retiring from racing, and why he sets concrete goals with his 6 and 4 year-olds.Links Mentioned:David RaganDavid Ragan on TwitterNASCARDave RamseyLuke LeFevreLuke LeFevre on Call to MasteryRachel Cruze on Call to MasteryFOX SportsTony Dungy on TwitterJoe GibbsBubba WallaceThe Total Money MakeoverWealth: Is It Worth It?S. Truett CathyChick-fil-AJordan’s Bookshelf

Jordan Raynor sits down with Marcus Brotherton, four-time New York Times best-selling biographer, to talk about the important distinction between preaching Jesus and showing “the ministry of Jesus Christ” through our work, why Marcus pivoted from pastoral ministry to “secular” journalism, and how Christians should respond to career setbacks.Links Mentioned:Marcus Brotherton on FacebookMarcus Brotherton on AmazonMarcus BrothertonBlaze of LightWe Who are Alive and RemainA Company of HeroesHow to Land a Book Deal CourseUnbrokenAdam Makos on AmazonThe Things They CarriedSave the Cat!The Techniques of the Selling WriterElements of Style

Jordan Raynor sits down with Diane Latiker, Founder of Kids Off the Block, to talk about what standing in between an AK-47 and 50 kids will teach you about leadership, how the pandemic has forced leaders to reframe their missions at a higher level, and how seemingly unsolvable problems bring us to greater levels of hustle and trust in God.Links Mentioned:Diane Latiker on LinkedInDiane Latiker on TwitterKids Off The BlockKids Off The BlockCalled to CreateBaker BooksBET Shine the Light AwardGeorge Floyd

Jordan Raynor sits down with Tamika Catchings, Hall of Fame Basketball Player, to talk about how Tamika and Jordan became friends over Called to Create, her surprising answer to the key to mastering her sport, and how mastery and joy have opened up doors for Tamika to share the gospel.Links Mentioned:Tamika Catchings on TwitterTamika Catchings on InstagramTamika Catchings on FacebookTamika CatchingsCatch a StarCatch the Stars FoundationTea’s Me CafeMultiply ConferenceFor an Audience of OneAthletesinActionImage of ExcellenceCalled to CreateMaster of One

Jordan Raynor sits down Greg Brenneman, Exec. Chairman of CCMP Capital, to talk about how leaders can exude hope and absorb fear in times of crisis, the 1 page, 5 step plan he uses for turning around or “turning up” any business, and why in Greg’s words, “revenue growth is next to godliness.”Links Mentioned:Greg BrennemanRight Away & All At OnceCCMP CapitalBurger KingPwC ConsultingQuiznosHome DepotBain CapitalBain & CompanyMitt RomneyErik WeihenmayerFrancis HealyTrammell Crow CompanyDavid BondermanFortune 500Texas Pacific GroupJamie DimonJPMorgan ChaseCraig MenearJoel ManbySeaworldBernard MarcusArthur BlankKen LangoneStrong and WeakAndy CrouchLarry SennSenn DelaneyBaylor College of MedicineAwanaA.W TozerTimothy KellerMennonite Mutual AidDorothy L. SayersSame Kind of Different As Me on AmazonEpisode with Tim KellerEvery Great EndeavorC.S. LewisThe Meaning of MarriageTom ColeNew Canaan SocietyRobert DollNuveenThomas Britton Harris IVTeacher Retirement System of TexasUTIMCO

Jordan Raynor sits down with Harris III, professional illusionist, to talk about why wonder is essential for mastery at work, why he (and many of the shows other guests) refuse to wear the mastery label, and how Harris and Jordan geek out over circadian rhythms while sleeping and working.Links Mentioned:Harris IIIHarris III on TwitterHarris III on InstagramDavid CopperfieldAaron SorkinThe West WingThe Social NetworkA Few Good MenMarshall McLuhanThe Wonder SwitchRoald DahlAtomic HabitsThe Artist’s WayFull Focus PlannerDeep WorkRiseWhy We SleepFitbitThe War of ArtThe Reason for GodMindset: The New Psychology of SuccessSeth GodinJordan Raynor BookshelfBrad Montague

Jordan Raynor sits down with Andrew Campbell, Master Craftsman and Owner of Beaver Hill Woodcrafters, to talk about how mediocre work takes the Lord’s name in vain, how to calm “the cocktail party inside our minds,” and the death of ambition and the value of living a “quiet life.”Links Mentioned:Beaver Hill Woodcrafters on InstagramRed Gypsy Wagon AirbnbYouth DynamicsOutliers: The Story of SuccessMalcolm Gladwell on TwitterThe Tipping PointMaster of OneDeep WorkGood WorkInto the Silent LandJordan Raynor Bookshelf

Jordan Raynor sits down with Kevin and Sam Sorbo, Film and Television Actors, to talk about why we must focus on mastering our crafts before we push any particular agenda, Kevin’s conversation with Johnny Depp about watching your own work and, how to “put miles on the car” on the path to mastery.Links Mentioned:Kevin SorboKevin Sorbo on TwitterSam SorboSam Sorbo on TwitterHercules: The Legendary JourneysGod’s Not DeadGuthrie TheatreAndromedaUniversal StudiosWhat IfUnplannedSoul SurferLet There Be LightKilling KennedyKilling EnglandKilling LincolnThey’re Your KidsJim CaviezelTrue Faith

Jordan Raynor sits down with Jenna Fortier, Founder of PASTA - Peers and Students Taking Action, to talk about her genius habit of emailing God her prayers, why the truth that you can’t be anything you want to be is paradoxically freeing, and how to use being relatively unknown to your advantage at work.Links Mentioned:Jenna Fortier on LinkedInJenna Fortier on TwitterPeers and Students Taking Action (PASTA)High Point UniversityBrett HaglerStrong and WeakMaster of OneCalled to CreateThreshold 360Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of LessEvery Good EndeavorThe Go-GiverGood the GreatBuilt to LastGreat by ChoiceJordan Raynor BookshelfSheryl J. Anderson

Jordan Raynor sits down with Phil Corson, Senior Product Manager at 7shifts, to talk about the value of literally “doing what your customer does” in order to cultivate empathy, how to get deep work done in a collaborative office environment, and how Phil and his team are using software to be the hands and feet of Jesus.Links Mentioned:Phil Corson on LinkedInPhil Corson on Twitter7shiftsThreshold 360GasBuddyThe Lean StartupMaster of OneTeamworthy VenturesCalled to CreateMister RogersWhy We BuyFaithTechJames KellyDoug Gehman on TwitterBefore You QuitAngela DuckworthMoody PublishersMalcolm Gladwell

Jordan Raynor sits down with Chris Basham, Lead Pastor of The Church at Odessa, to talk about why our sometimes “insufficient” view of the gospel leads to a bad theology of work, how gaps in between creation and delivery of content lead to great analogies, and how every job—even trash collection—brings us closer to Eden.Links Mentioned:Chris BashamChurch at OdessaTim KellerThe Gospel According to PaulJohn MacArthurThe Gospel According to GodKnowing GodJ.I. PackerMaster of OneJohn PiperN.T WrightJen WilkinC.S LewisDavid PlattSurprised by HopeDesiring GodCounter CultureDon’t Waste Your LifeJohn Cordova

Jordan Raynor sits down with Mike Maihack, Graphic Novelist, to talk about why Mike initially declined an offer from Dreamworks, how the Old Testament’s “slow crawl to Jesus” inspires Mike’s stories, and how we can all—regardless of our vocations—think about “writing characters, not Christians.”Links Mentioned:Mike MaihackMike Maihack on InstagramMike Maihack on YouTubeMike Maihack on TwitterCleopatra in Space TV SeriesScholasticDreamWorksPeacockBoneChronicles of NarniaThe Lord of the RingsStephen LawheadToy StoryComic-ConRyan HolidayStar Wars: The Empire Strikes BackBrick by Brick: Principles for Achieving Artistic MasteryUnderstanding ComicsJordan Raynor BookshelfJon Acuff

Jordan Raynor sits down with Mike Arrieta, Founder of Garden City, to talk about how he became the #1 Cutco salesperson at the age of 17, the 3 things he looks for when investing in businesses, and how excellence and distinction serve as calling cards for Christians.Links Mentioned:Mike Arrieta on LinkedInMike Arrieta on TwitterGarden CityBrett HaglerNew StoryCutcoZig ZiglarDocuSignThe University of AlabamaWiseDell TechnologiesY CombinatorMaster of OneAtomic HabitsAbideGarden CityJohn Mark ComerServiceMasterBerkshire HathawayYouVersion: Essential Workers in the KingdomThe Good Jobs StrategyZeynep Ton on TwitterManaged by QWeWorkHorst SchulzeLove DoesSacred PaceExcellence WinsJordan Raynor BookshelfGeorge W. BushThe Bush Years: Family, Duty, PowerDecision Points41: A Portrait of My Father

Jordan Raynor sits down with Lou Holtz, Fmr. Head Coach of Notre Dame football, to talk about the keys to mastering the art of coaching, the simple “WIN” framework he uses for budgeting his time, and his three rules for a good, God-glorifying life.Links Mentioned:Lou Holtz on TwitterNotre Dame Fighting IrishWoody HayesSee You At The TopJordan Raynor BookshelfBen CarsonMark Twain

Jordan Raynor sits down with Glo Atanmo, a world-class travel blogger, to talk about how she turned $500 after graduating college into a hugely profitable travel blog, the important difference between “learn from me” and “look at me” content, and how to stop comparing your “Chapter 1” to others’ “Chapter 20” when you’re starting up.Links Mentioned:Glo Atanmo on LinkedInGlo Atanmo on InstagramGlo Atanmo on TwitterAlly Resource GuideAirbnbHorst SchulzeThe Ritz-CarltonXangaThe Blog AbroadRyanaireasyJetMaster of OneJoel ManbyClay HebertShooting Death of Ahmaud ArberyThe Miracle MorningCalm (App)High Performance HabitsThe InvitationEssentialismThe Power of NowJordan Raynor BookshelfTim TebowCommunity for Redemptive Entrepreneurs

Jordan Raynor sits down with Beth Stafford and Jeremy Slagle, Children’s Book Author & Illustrator, to talk about how we can learn to celebrate the wins of others, why empathy is key to mastering any vocation, and the types of side-hustles that can improve your “one thing.”Links Mentioned:Happy Cargo BooksBeth Stafford on LinkedInSlagle DesignJeremy Slagle on InstagramJeremy Slagle on TwitterThe Jesus Storybook BibleLuke FlowersEric CarleMo WillemsOliver JeffersKarma WilsonBecauseSkillshareJordan RaynorJordan Raynor’s DevotionalsCalled to CreateCapital GainesGet WeirdDavid and GoliathHinds' Feet on High PlacesJesus Through Middle Eastern EyesChris Pratt on TwitterBrian GodawaTo End All WarsVivian MaierFinding Vivian Maier

Jordan Raynor sits down with Dave Hataj, Owner of Edgerton Gear, Inc., to talk about what it means for our work that Jesus talked far more about his Kingdom than about “being saved,” how apprenticeships give you wisdom, while info products give you knowledge, and what Scripture says about our work lasting into eternity.Links Mentioned:Jordan RaynorMaster of OneDave HatajEdgerton Gear, Inc.Good WorkThe Road Back to YouThe Fisherman’s Lady / The Marquis’ SecretJordan Raynor’s Bookshelf

Jordan Raynor sits down with Dee Ann Turner, Former VP of Talent at Chick-fil-A, to discuss Jordan’s previously untold experience going through the hiring process at Chick-fil-A, the importance of choosing a spouse who will collaborate, rather than compete professionally, and the power of the “What’s your story?” question for creating empathy and understanding.Links Mentioned:Dee Ann TurnerBet on TalentChick-fil-ADee Ann Turner on TwitterIt's My PleasureCarly FiorinaSheryl SandbergLiz WisemanTrillion Dollar CoachBill CampbellEric SchmidtIntegrityHenry CloudMike PenceCalled to CreateMaster of One

Jordan Raynor sits down with Michelle Myers, Founder of she works His way, to talk about how to under-promise and over-deliver in order to create superfans, what Paul’s growing humility in the New Testament means for our work, and the danger in our man-made term, “servant-leader.”Links Mentioned:Michelle MyersShe Works HIS WayDave RamseyTim KellerThreshold 360BombBombLoomBonjoroDeep WorkMaster of OneHorst SchultzeLet Me Be a WomanPrayer: The Timeless Secret of High Impact LeadersDr. James Andrews on Facebook

Jordan Raynor sits down with Alec Avierinos, 2X World Champion obstacle course racer, to talk about what happens to you mentally when you run a 24-hour obstacle race, how hobbies can make us more masterful at our vocations, and why you should “write your vision in pen and your plans in pencil.”Links Mentioned:Alec AvierinosAlec Avierinos on LinkedInOCR World ChampionshipsSpartan RaceTough Mudder3inONE Health Kickstart challengeJokes Aside gymThe Bible AppCraig GroeschelCalled to CreateDave YarnesAn Introduction to the Three Circle StrategyGavin Porter’s courseHorst Schulze

Jordan Raynor sits down with Tim Newton, Senior Creative Officer at Ramsey Solutions, to talk about how Nike, Apple, and Disney have built “transcendent brands” by mimicking personal friendships, how Tim’s faith fuels his passionate hatred of certain brands, and how you can open up space and time for God to speak into your work.Links Mentioned:Tim Newton on LinkedInRamsey SolutionsDave RamseyNikeAppleDisneyRamsey Live EventsLuke LeFevre on LinkedInShoe DogPhil KnightChristy WrightChris HoganMaster of OneSoul KeepingThe Ride of a LifetimeLet My People Go SurfingPatagonia21 Irrefutable Laws of LeadershipMarvelLucasfilmESPNDeshaun WatsonSho Baraka on SpotifyLecrae

Jordan Raynor sits down with Dr. Katharine Hayhoe, one of the world’s leading climate scientists, to talk about why climate change is a pro-life issue, how the “expressed word” of God’s creation aligns with the “written word” of Scripture, and how combating climate change can help Christians provide food, clean water, and shelter to the world’s most vulnerable populations.Links Mentioned:Dr. Katharine HayhoeDr. Katharine Hayhoe on TwitterDr. Katharine Hayhoe TED TalkGlobal Weirding with Katharine Hayhoe (YouTube)Timothy KellerFrancis CollinsPlymouth Brethren Christian ChurchInterVarsity Graduate Christina FellowshipStephen CoveyEvangelical Environmental NetworkHeavenElaine EcklundThe Intergovernmental Panel on Climate ChangeThe Evangelicals

Jordan Raynor sits down with Andy Le Peau, a lifelong editor and author of Write Better, to talk about how the gospel gives us the courage to create and stop creating, the wisdom of taking all your vacation at the same time, and how "the idol of individualism” can impact our work.Links Mentioned:Andy Le PeauWrite BetterAndy Unedited BlogInterVarsity PressAndy CrouchN.T. WrightChristianity TodaySteve JobsScott KaufmanEvery Good EndeavourCulture MakingJohn Mark ComerThe Ruthless Elimination of HurryWilliam ZinsserPlaying GodStrong and Weak

Jordan Raynor sits down with his dad, Tom Raynor, a world-class salesperson turned entrepreneur, to talk about what Jordan learned while frequently going to work with his dad as a kid, what is takes to be in the top 1% of sales performers in a massive industry, and how Jordan’s dad earned the nickname Claw-Pa.Links Mentioned:Nu Vista Foods GroupMaster of OneCalled to Create

Jordan Raynor sits down with Emily P. Freeman, bestselling author of The Next Right Thing, to talk about her response to The Next Right Thing in Frozen II, the genius of “theme days” on your calendar, and how to avoid the temptation to “fake mastery.”Links Mentioned:Emily P. FreemanEmily P. Freeman on TwitterThe Next Right Thing PodcastThe Next Right Thing“The Next Right Thing” Song on YouTubeKristen Bell on TwitterThe Walt Disney CompanyUniversity of North Carolina GreensboroAnnie DownsB.J. Novak on TwitterGreg DanielsTim FerrissOprahMaster of OneParks and RecreationJohn OrtbergHope*WritersThreshold 360Dallas WillardThe Ruthless Elimination of HurryThe Good and Beautiful God SeriesTo Bless the Space Between UsCandace Cameron BureJames Bryan Smith on Twitter

Jordan Raynor sits down with N.T. Wright, whom Newsweek has called “the world’s leading New Testament scholar,” to talk about why Paul is “rolling over in his grave” over the Church’s response to George Floyd and systemic racism, the danger in the Church’s overemphasis on “saving souls,” and how the work we do today can physically last into eternity.Links Mentioned:NT WrightN.T. Wright on TwitterTimothy KellerGod and the PandemicChristianity Offers No Answers About the CoronavirusZondervanHistory and EschatologyPaul: A BiographyWilliam WilberforceSurprised by HopeE.P. SandersRomans DisarmedBrian J. WalshSylvia KeesmaatHaley Goranson JacobConformed to the Image of His SonDominion: The Making of the Western MindEchoes of Scripture in the GospelsScot McKnight

Jordan Raynor sits down with Joon (J.S.) Park, Hospital Chaplain and author, to talk about how the Lord moved him from a “devout atheist” to a hospital chaplain, the three phone habits he employs that positively affect his mental health, and how God’s sovereignty is manifested through the “miracle” of our work.Links Mentioned:Joon ParkJoon Park on InstagramJoon Park on TwitterThe Voices We CarryCleopatra in SpaceJordan RaynorMaster of OneMade to StickZora Neale HurstonTimothy KellerEvery Good EndeavorBeing MortalChris Pratt on InstagramMoody Publishers

Jordan Raynor sits down with Sheryl Anderson, Showrunner of Netflix’s #1 new show, Sweet Magnolias, to talk about Netflix’s reaction to the Christian characters Sheryl wrote into this megahit show, how we can model Jesus’s “gospel subtext” as we tell great stories through our work, and how to give and take great “notes” of feedback.Links Mentioned:Jordan RaynorSheryl J. Anderson on IMDBSheryl J. Anderson on TwitterSweet Magnolias Master of One: Find and Focus on the Work You Were Created to DoThe Hollywood Standard: The Complete and Authoritative Guide to Script Format and StyleAdventures in the Screen Trade: A Personal View of Hollywood and Screenwriting

Jordan Raynor sits down with Noah Elias, to talk about how to make space to hear the “screaming whisper” of God, the most common disciplines of highly successful creatives, and how Christ-followers can work for a “100X” eternal reward.Links Mentioned:Noah EliasNoah Elias on InstagramNoah Elias on TwitterNoah Elias on LinkedIn31 Disciplines of Highly Successful CreativesCal NewportTimothy KellerArtCenter College of DesignWHOOPDavid AllenGetting Things DoneStephen R. CoveyThe Law of RewardsWild at HeartWar of Art, TheHeavenNorman Rockwell

Jordan Raynor sits down with Duane Blasdel, Camp Director at Mapleridge Ranch, to talk about what Duane did to increase his camper retention rate from 40% to 80%, why boards of advisors are so valuable and how to easily build one, and his powerful testimony of seeing God do “immeasurably more” than he could imagine in his work.Links Mentioned: Duane Blasdel on LinkedInDuane Blasdel on TwitterMapleridgeJordan RaynorMaster of OneCalled to CreateStartup StoriesStandoutGood to GreatGarden CityDeep WorkBasecampThe Ruthless Elimination of HurryThe Circle MakerDo OverKanye WestJon Acuff

Jordan Raynor sits down with Lindsey Ray, a nurse practitioner, to talk about why “obedient absence” from your kids is better than “disobedient presence,” how to avoid envy of other people’s callings, and Jordan’s life-changing hire that Lindsey plans to copy (and you can too).Links Mentioned:The Happy HourPopcastThe Bible BingeFSUUniversity of North FloridaThe Bible RecapThe West WingChristy NockelsThe Insanity of God The Freedom of Self-ForgetfulnessFixer Uppers

Jordan Raynor sits down with Will Weatherford, former Speaker of the Florida House, to talk about the insane plane crash that changed his life his first day working in politics, why politics is a reflection of culture rather than a driver of it, and how the Church can approach 2020 in a different, less polarizing way.Links Mentioned:Will Weatherford on TwitterWeatherford CapitalGavin Newsom on TwitterGary VaynerchukRodel Fellowships in Public LeadershipAllan G BenseMarco Rubio on TwitterJeb Bush on TwitterSam Weatherford on LinkedInDrew Weatherford on LinkedInPayItThreshold 360Master of OneUncle Tom's CabinFrom Moral Majority to 'Prophetic Minority'Culture MakingMargarita RomoDonald J. Trump on TwitterPaul RyanAndreessen HorowitzGritStart With WhyThe Speed of TrustTony DungyDJ Snell

Jordan Raynor sits down with Joel Manby, Former CEO of SeaWorld, to talk about the brilliant 2X2 matrix Joel used to measure goals and values in tandem, how Christians can “lead with love” during times of crisis, and the steep price Joel paid for losing sight of the gospel at work.Links Mentioned:2X2 matrix to measure "do goals" and "be goals"Jordan RaynorMaster of OneMy BookshelfJoel ManbyLove WorksLove Works by Joel Manby FacebookGeneral MotorsHerschend Family EntertainmentDollywoodStone MountainSeaWorldBlackfishSara BareillesGoodbye Yellow Brick RoadThe WaitressElton JohnChick-fil-AJim CollinsPeter DruckerZoomWall Street JournalPETATim KellerSix FlagsDolly PartonThe Good Jobs StrategyTony de MelloThe Way to LoveGordon MacDonaldHarvard Business School

Jordan Raynor sits down with Dr. Gisela Kreglinger, a wine expert & theologian, to talk about her “passion for reclaiming food and wine as spiritual gifts,” what Jesus’s first miracle of turning water into wine means for our work today, and why “relinquishing control” is essential to mastering wine-making and any other vocational discipline.Links Mentioned:Dr. Gisela KreglingerDr. Gisela Kreglinger on InstagramDr. Gisela Kreglinger on LinkedInThe Soul of WineSamford UniversitySurprised by HopeThe Spirituality of Wine The GardenerWendell BerrySabbathFor the Life of the WorldThe Body Keeps the ScorePeter HarrisA Rocha

Jordan Raynor sits down with Brett Hagler, Co-founder of New Story, to talk about New Story’s innovative solution to preventing homelessness during the COVID-19 crisis, Brett’s personal testimony about vocational mastery making the gospel winsome, and why A-players attract other A-players to your team.Links Mentioned:Jordan's Link on New StoryBrett HaglerNew StoryThe NeighborhoodMaster of OneFastCompanyY CombinatorGoldman SachsForbesFlorida State UniversityIconNew Story Apple TV EpisodeCharity: waterScott HarrisonViktoria HarrisonHow Google WorksTeach For AmericaPassionMaya MooreJim CollinsThe Ruthless Elimination of HurrySoul KeepingThe Return of the Prodigal SonProdigal GodMichael ArrietaGarden City

Jordan Raynor sits down with Tim Keller, Founder of Redeemer Presbyterian Church, to talk about how the Church should respond to COVID-19, which of his books he hoped would reach a wider audience, and how creatives like Lecrae and C.S. Lewis have made art that points to God’s “Master Narrative” for the world.Links Mentioned:Master of OneTimothy KellerTimothy Keller on TwitterRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchThe Reason for GodThe Prodigal GodEvery Good EndeavorThe Meaning of MarriageReformed Theological SeminaryRedeemer City to CityUncommon GroundJohn InazuTo Change the WorldLecraeC.S. Lewis The Lion, The Witch, and The WardrobeThe Great DivorceScrewtape LettersMere ChristianityDouglas GreshamFrancis CollinsJordan Raynor Bookshelf

Jordan Raynor sits down with Ruth Chou Simons, founder of GraceLaced, to talk about what good, righteous, gospel-driven ambition looks like in our work, how the simple creative connection of “depth and beauty” allowed Ruth to create something unique in the world, and how to think about our work as a generous gift to the world.Links Mentioned:Ruth Chou SimonsRuth Chou Simons on TwitterGraceLacedGraceLaced (book)Beholding and BecomingECPA Christian Book AwardMorning and EveningCharles SpurgeonThe Valley of Vision12 Ways Your Phone is Changing YouRifle Paper Co.Anna Bond on LinkedIn

Jordan Raynor sits down with Shundrawn Thomas, President of Northern Trust Asset Management, to talk about how to gracefully renegotiate commitments when you’re overwhelmed, why commitment is what makes a calling, and how to find joy in the job you already have.Links Mentioned:Shundrawn ThomasShundrawn Thomas on TwitterNorthern TrustDiscover Joy in WorkMorgan StanleyMaster of OneGallupThe 4 Hour WorkweekTim FerrissMalcolm GladwellTrillion Dollar CoachBill Campbell9 Lies About WorkThe Infinite GameSimon SinekDave RamseyWhat Does Your Soul Love?Bet on TalentDee Ann Turner

Jordan Raynor sits down with Sam Eitzen, Co-founder of Snapbar, to talk about the genius of learning entrepreneurship on someone else’s dime, how you can win at business by “caring about the boring stuff,” and why there’s no such thing as a “Christian business.”Links Mentioned:Sam Eitzen on LinkedInSam Eitzen on TwitterThe SnapBarInc.The Missional EntrepreneurRhino Camera GearCESMaster of OneSayfie ReviewThreshold 360Jeff Bezos on TwitterGood to GreatThe E-Myth RevisitedMalcolm Gladwell on TwitterPatrick Lencioni on TwitterThe AdvantageGlobal Leadership Summit

Jordan Raynor sits down with Mark Fincannon, an Emmy Award-winning casting director, to talk about how casting a TV show works week-in week-out, the incredible story behind casting End of the Spear (the story of Jim Elliot), and how Christians can “impose hope” rather than their explicit faith in film.Links Mentioned:Mark FincannonEmmy AwardsSteven SpielbergGeorge Lucas David LynchRayThe Blind SideSandra BullockHomelandDawson's CreekOne Tree Hill NashvilleEnd of the SpearJim ElliottOscars1917ParasiteFoxThe ResidentCBSNBCWells FargoDick Clark Killers ThreeBonnie & ClydePeanutsStroker AceBurt ReynoldsLoni AndersonFrank Capra Jr.Stephen KingFirestarterDino De LaurentiisIt Happened One NightOne Flew Over the Cuckoo's NestKing KongDe Laurentiis Entertainment GroupWycliffe Bible TranslatorsThe MissionFrom the Earth to the MoonHBOTom HanksNASARay CharlesC.S. LewisThe Case for ChristMike VogelAaron SorkinThe West WingCarly FiorinaNetflixDisney+Michael van DykeParadigmRalph WinterX-MenSame Kind of Different as MeGreg KinnearRenée ZellwegerWhat's So Amazing About Grace?Philip YanceyRory NolandHeart of the Artist Willow CreekBill HybelsThe Devil is in Pew Number SevenRebecca AlonzoAnthony HopkinsThe Two PopesFred RogersHollywood Reporter RoundtableMaxwell King

Jordan Raynor sits down with Kristin Molenaar, Founder of YesBossVA, to talk about how to delegate well, habits for “starting days slowly,” and why less is sometimes more when it comes to consuming content.Links Mentioned:Kristin Molenaar on LinkedInYesBoss VASumo MayaHireMyMomThreshold 360Richard Branson on TwitterThe Ruthless Elimination of HurryEssentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of LessClockworkMarshawn Evans DanielsCalled to CreateMaster of One

Jordan Raynor sits down with Mignon Francois, Founder of The Cupcake Collection, to talk about their quest for the best donut on earth, the benefits of not raising capital, and how to earn the right to be mentored by the world’s most masterful people.Links Mentioned:Jordan RaynorMaster of OneCalled to CreateMignon FrancoisThe Cupcake CollectionThe Cupcake Collection TwitterTripAdvisorBlack Enterprise MagazineBAM 323Donut PalaceChris' DonutsGibson's DonutsHole in One DonutsFirecakesEntrepreneur CenterCatalystThreshold 360The West WingThe Successful Principles

Jordan Raynor sits down with David Block, Founder of Previnex, to talk about the leap of faith David took to give away vitamins to malnourished children before it made sense financially, the wild story about how 3 separate street preachers in 3 separate subway cars helped lead David to Christ, and what Abraham and Joseph can teach us about patience in our work.Links Mentioned:Master of OneJordan RaynorJordan Raynor on TwitterJordan Raynor EmailDavid Block on LinkedInDavid Block on TwitterPrevinexWall Street JournalTOMSPepperdineScott Harrisoncharity: waterThe 80/20 PrincipleEssentialismGreg BrennamanContinentalJim CollinsGreat By ChoiceScott StephensonVeriskForbesElon MuskJeff BezosCheryl BachelderCitibankRob PelinkaLA Lakers

Jordan Raynor sits down with Maxwell King, Author of The Good Neighbor (the first full-length biography of Fred Rogers) to talk about how Fred “rehearsed” each day through prayer, which books Fred was reading on his deathbed, and the transformative moment in which Fred realized his work was ministry.Links Mentioned:Maxwell KingFred RogersMr. Rogers’ NeighborhoodThe Good NeighborThe Pittsburgh FoundationThe Fred Rogers CenterThe Philadelphia InquirerWon't You Be My Neighbor?The Heinz EndowmentsJoanne RogersRollins CollegeThe Pittsburgh Theological SeminaryDr. Margaret McFarlandDr. Berry BrazeltonDr. Benjamin SpockErik EriksonSesame StreetPittsburgh Athletic AssociationWQEDJohn Mark ComerThe Ruthless Elimination of HurryHenri Nouwen

Jordan Raynor sits down with Carly Fiorina, former CEO of HP and 2016 presidential hopeful, to talk about her fond (and not so fond) memories of the campaign trail, the difference between following a path and following a plan for your career, and how technology played a role in drawing Carly closer to Christ.Links Mentioned:Carly FiorinaHewlett-PackardFind Your WayBy Example PodcastThe Good NeighborJohn MaxwellCalled to CreateMaster of One

Jordan Raynor sits down with Chris Perry, the Lead Researcher for Jordan’s latest book, Master of One. In this conversation, Jordan and Chris talk through their process for researching and writing Master of One, how the promise of Heaven on Earth should shape our work today, and the value of a weekly “mind dump.”Links Mentioned:Chris Perry on LinkedinChris Perry on InstagramMaster of One on AmazonYouVersionDavid BoudiaFred RogersTony DungyMonday Night BrewingBrett HaglerNew StoryCalled to CreateAntoni GaudíEvernoteJeff Heck on TwitterJeff Heck on Call to MasteryBob Horton on LinkedInC. S. LewisJohn Mark ComerJohn Mark Comer on Call to MasteryThe Ruthless Elimination of Hurry on AmazonChristy Adams on Call to MasteryMissy Magnussen WallaceMissy Wallace on Call to MasteryPraxisLectio Divina - Bible SocietyThe Art of ManlinessGetting Things DoneSurprised by HopeN.T WrightTimothy KellerDesiring the Kingdom on AmazonYou Are What You Love on AmazonAmusing Ourselves to Death on AmazonInvisible CreatureKevin DeYoungThe Biggest Story on AmazonMalcolm GladwellThe Tipping Point on AmazonDavid and Goliath on AmazonJordan RaynorJordan Raynor on TwitterJordan Raynor’s email

Jordan Raynor sits down with Luke LeFevre, Chief Creative Officer at Ramsey Solutions, to discuss how a copy of Called to Create at Goodwill led to their meeting, the importance of hiring mission-focused people, and why Luke so strongly recommends journaling to anyone looking to master the art of leadership.Links Mentioned:Luke's tips on journalingLuke LeFevreLuke LeFevre on LinkedInLuke LeFevre on TwitterRamsey Solutions Jordan Raynor Jordan Raynor on LinkedIn Master of OneRoyal Caribbean La Sagrada Familia Called to CreateDouglas Gresham Pearl Jam John Grisham Threshold 360 Casey Cox on LinkedIn Rachel Cruze Netflix Hulu Ken Coleman The Dave Ramsey ShowThe War of ArtThe Inner Voice of Love Wild at Heart I Don’t Want to Talk About It Denzel Washington God and Hamilton

Jordan Raynor sits down with Douglas Gresham, C.S. Lewis's stepson and Executive Producer of Disney and Netflix's Narnia series, to share a detailed account of C.S. Lewis’s daily routines as he pursued mastery of his craft, Doug’s surprising first encounter with his soon-to-be stepdad at the age of 8, and which Lewis book Doug gives away most frequently.Pre-order Jordan's new book, Master of One, and enter to win a European cruise for two, dinner with Jordan in Barcelona, and a private tour of the magnificent La Sagrada Familia: https://jordanraynor.com/tripLinks Mentioned:Douglas GreshamThe C.S. Lewis CompanyLenten Lands‘Till We Have FacesMaster of OneThe Lion, The Witch and the WardrobeOut of The Silent PlanetPerelandraI Can Only ImagineA Grief ObservedRalph WinterJack’s LifeJoy Davidman

Jordan Raynor sits down with his good friend Christy Adams, a masterful educator, to talk about why finding your “one thing” requires a ton of career experimentation, the importance of getting feedback from those you serve (even if they’re middle schoolers), and how the Lord grants us power as we achieve mastery of our crafts.Pre-order Jordan's new book, Master of One, and enter to win a European cruise for two, dinner with Jordan in Barcelona, and a private tour of the magnificent La Sagrada Familia: https://jordanraynor.com/tripLinks Mentioned:Christy Adams on FacebookJeff HeckMonday Night BrewingMaster of OneCalled to CreateUniversity of GeorgiaMark TwainRangeDavid EpsteinGritAngela DuckworthSherron WatkinsEnronStephen King11/22/63James FrancoLittle Blue TruckJen WilkinHarry Potter and the Goblet of FireKanye WestC.S. Lewis

Jordan Raynor sits down with Stefan Kunz, internationally acclaimed artist and hand letterer, to talk about how Stefan thinks about being open about his faith even when working with non-Christian clients at places like Apple and Coca-Cola, what Stefan’s routines are that enable him to consistently produce great art, and how Stefan’s “30 Days of Bible Lettering” challenge took off. This episode also includes a bonus conversation with Aundi Kolber, author of Try Softer.Pre-order Jordan's new book, Master of One, and enter to win a European cruise for two, dinner with Jordan in Barcelona, and a private tour of the magnificent La Sagrada Familia: https://jordanraynor.com/tripLinks Mentioned:Stefan Kunz Stefan Kunz on InstagramStefan Kunz on TwitterAundi Kolber Aundi Kolber on TwitterJordan Raynor Jordan Raynor on LinkedIn Master of OneRoyal Caribbean La Sagrada Familia Called to CreateYouVersion Antoni Gaudi Dr. Anders Ericsson Atomic HabitsFitBitStar Alliance30 Days of Bible LetteringAppleCoca-Cola Love DoesEverybody Always Building a Story Brand Excellence WinsJustin BieberChance The RapperEllen Selena GomezJonas BrothersTry Softer

Jordan Raynor sits down with his literary agent, DJ Snell, to talk about how to get a book deal with no platform, the impact Payne Stewart’s death had on DJ’s career, and the Church’s overemphasis on the depravity of man. This episode also includes a bonus conversation with Drew Dyck, author of Your Future Self Will Thank You.Pre-order Jordan's new book, Master of One, and enter to win a European cruise for two, dinner with Jordan in Barcelona, and a private tour of the magnificent La Sagrada Familia: https://jordanraynor.com/tripLinks Mentioned:DJ Snell on LinkedInLegacyDrew DyckYour Future Self Will Thank You Jordan Raynor Jordan Raynor on LinkedIn Master of OneRoyal Caribbean Called to CreateTony Dungy on TwitterPayne Stewart Jerry MaguireJoe Gibbs Mark McCormack Arnold Palmer Quiet Strength The Jay Leno Show Barnes & Noble LifeWay Thomas Nelson Zondervan WaterBrook & Multnomah Baker Publishing GroupC.S. LewisN. T. Wright Wild at Heart The Lord of the Rings The Chronicles of Narnia Dolly Parton John Mark Comer The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry

Jordan Raynor sits down with Carey Nieuwhof, Founding Pastor of Connexus Church, to talk about the seven greatest challenges nobody expects, but everyone experiences, how we can be “dealers of hope” through our work, and how Carey made himself a morning person.Links Mentioned:Carey NieuwhofConnexus ChurchCarey Nieuwhof Leadership PodcastJohn OrtbergToronto Film FestivalToronto Christmas MarketUniversity of TorontoKnox CollegeUniversity CollegeJordan PetersonDiablo’sJim CareyMike MyersDrakeThe Barenaked LadiesThe WeekendShania TwainCeline DionNorth Point ChurchReggie JoinerAndy StanleyMaster of OneOsgoodeFan 590Didn’t See it ComingAtticus FinchEmmerson EggerichsSeinfeldThe High Impact LeaderTony DungyC.S. LewisDouglas GreshamScott HarrisonCharity: WaterTed TurnerBill GatesJim Collins Good to GreatJohn AcuffCal NewportJohn MayerHamiltonN.T. WrightSurprised by HopeHenri NouwenThe Genesee DiaryPatrick LencioniThe AdvantageCloud and TownsendNecessary EndingsJohn CalvinThe InstitutesMichael ServetusThreshold 360Preorder Jordan’s Book

Jordan Raynor sits down with Missy Wallace, Executive Director of the Nashville Institute for Faith and Work, to talk about the significance of Jesus being born into the home of a carpenter, Missy’s incredible path from management consulting to being one of the world’s leading thinkers on the topic of faith and work, and what church leaders can be doing to help every member understand the eternal significance of their work. Pre-order Jordan's new book, Master of One, and enter to win a European cruise for two, dinner with Jordan in Barcelona, and a private tour of the magnificent La Sagrada Familia: https://jordanraynor.com/trip Links Mentioned:Missy Wallace LinkedInNashville Institute for Faith and WorkJordan Raynor Jordan Raynor on LinkedIn Master of One on AmazonEnneagram InstituteJena VivianoYoung LifeBoston Consulting GroupKatherine Alsdorf on LinkedInDorothy Sayers’s Why Work The Gospel Coalition “Find your passion” may not be the best advice after all Amy WrzesniewskiNashville Rescue MissionKristyn GettyAbidePray as you go Praxis LabsCalled To Create N.T Wright Surprised by Hope Timothy Keller Heaven Made to FlourishPorter’s Gate Group Every Good Endeavor on Amazon Pursuing God’s Work Together on AmazonStrong and Weak on AmazonWorking in the Presence of God on Amazon Greg McKeown Emily P Freeman Jon AcuffTony DungyBobby Bowden

Jordan Raynor sits down with Jeff Heck, Co-founder and CEO of Monday Night Brewing, to discuss C.S. Lewis’s love of beer, the phenomenal increase in productivity Jeff experienced when he went from working on multiple things to focusing on just one, and why “weekends are overrated.”Pre-order Jordan's new book, Master of One, and enter to win a European cruise for two, dinner with Jordan in Barcelona, and a private tour of the magnificent La Sagrada Familia: https://jordanraynor.com/tripLinks Mentioned:Jeff Heck on LinkedInJeff Heck on TwitterMonday Night BrewingMaster of OneC.S. LewisThe Eagle and ChildInklingsAngry Chair BrewingNutellaHarvard Business SchoolThe Home DepotDavid Brooks on TwitterTheshold 360Emotionally Health SpiritualityThe Ruthless Elimination of HurryJohn Mark ComerPete ScazzeroEvery Good EndeavorThe Other Six DaysTo Change the WorldDesiring the KingdomThe Seven Habits of Highly Effective PeopleRadical CandorThe Culture CodeStrong and WeakCulture Making

Jordan Raynor sits down with John Mark Comer, pastor and author of The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, to talk about why hurry is “the great enemy of spiritual life,” how to turn off “internal noise” that leads to anxiety, and their mutual love of Aaron Sorkin (creator of The West Wing, The Social Network, etc.). Pre-order Jordan's new book, Master of One, and enter to win a European cruise for two, dinner with Jordan in Barcelona, and a private tour of the magnificent La Sagrada Familia: https://jordanraynor.com/trip Links Mentioned:Jordan RaynorThe Call to MasteryCalled to CreateMaster of OneJohn Mark ComerGarden CityThe Ruthless Elimination of HurryGod Has A NameJohn Mark Comer on TwitterThe West WingAaron SorkinMoneyballThe Social NetworkAntoni GaudiLa Sagrada FamiliaGreg McKeownEssentialismCal NewportBenjamin FranklinMark TwainRangeDeep WorkJohn OrtbergDallas WillardSteve JobsElon MuskSo Good They Can't Ignore YouAmy WrzesniewskiTimothy KellerSacred FireLetters by a Modern MysticDenzel Washington

Jordan Raynor sits down with William Warren and Meg Easterbrook the Founder and Director of Operations at The Sketch Effect, to talk about how the gospel compels us to love people in business well—even when they’ve wronged you, the productivity systems I taught William and Meg that have helped their business scale, and how William thought about making the leap from a great job at Chick-fil-A corporate to starting his own business. This episode also includes a bonus conversation with Chris Norton, author of The Seven Longest Yards.Links Mentioned:The Call to MasteryCalled to CreateThe Sketch EffectThe Sketch Effect on TwitterWilliam Warren on LinkedInMeg EasterbrookMaster of OneChick-fil-ANBALoverExcellence Wins Horst SchulzeThe Ritz-CarltonCraig Groeschel Leadership podcastPlywood PeopleOmniFocusGetting Things Done  David AllenDeep WorkCal NewportEvery Good EndeavorTim KellerErnst and Young Home DepotThreshold 360The Four Disciplines of Execution Chris McChesneyThe E-Myth RevisitedChris NortonChris’s YouTube videoThe University of FloridaThe Seven Longest Yards

Jordan Raynor sits down with his good friend Krystal Whitten, Creator of The Lettering Prayer Journal, to discuss best-practices on “batch creating” content, how to master the art of the graceful “no,” and the good that has come from Krystal’s children watching both of their parents work outside the home. This episode also includes a bonus conversation with Mark Sayers, author of Reappearing Church.Links Mentioned:Krystal WhittenKrystal’s InstagramThe Lettering Prayer JournalCalled to CreateThe Circle MakerMaster of OneThe Amazing CollectionPrecept MinistriesWithThe Call to Mastery PodcastMark SayersRed ChurchJohn Mark ComerReappearing Church

Jordan Raynor sits down with Jeff Goins, bestselling author of The Art of Work and Real Artists Don't Starve, to talk about how great masters like Michelangelo and da Vinci were able to master more than one discipline in different seasons of their careers, Jeff’s habits for churning out bestseller after bestseller, and why Jeff wants to hear President Trump on The Call to Mastery.Links Mentioned:Jordan RaynorMaster of OneJeff GoinsThe Art of Work: A Proven Path to Discovering What You Were Meant to DoReal Artists Don't StarveMichelangelo at San Lorenzo: The Genius as EntrepreneurRobert GreeneMasteryFred RogersJerry GarciaPeter ThielZero to OneBrian ClarkCopybloggerParker PalmerLet Your Life SpeakEvernoteWholefoodsAmy WrzesniewskiThe Lord of The RingsMadeleine L’EngleWalking on WaterC.S. LewisThe Chronicles of NarniaJ.R.R TolkienOwen BarfieldThe InklingsJoseph CampbellThe Hero with a Thousand FacesMihály CsíkszentmihályiFlowBearDavid AllenGetting Things DoneSteven PressfieldThe War of ArtThe Big LeapGay Hendricks

Jordan Raynor sits down with Shay Cochrane, Founder of SC Stockshop and Social Squares, to talk about how she is able to run two six-figure businesses with only 16 hours of work each week, why her first entrepreneurial endeavor was shut down by military police, and how she inadvertently created the styled stock photography niche. This episode also includes a bonus conversation with Todd Chipman author of Until Every Child is Home.Links Mentioned:Jordan RaynorShay CochraneGraham CochraneiStockGetty ImagesEmily LeyMaster of OneSC StockshopSocial SquaresEvery Good EndeavorThe Pumpkin PlanTractionThe Go GiverMegan GonzalezTodd ChipmanUntil Every Child is HomeCalled to Create

Jordan Raynor sits down with Brad Dean, CEO of Discover Puerto Rico, to talk about why Jordan is all-in on Puerto Rico as a destination, the spiritually beautiful and not so beautiful parts of the travel and tourism industry, and Puerto Rico’s favorite son, Lin Manuel Miranda. This episode also includes a bonus conversation with Chris Heuertz, author of The Sacred Enneagram.Links Mentioned:Brad DeanDiscover Puerto RicoBrad Dean on TwitterLin-Manuel MirandaWalt DisneySteinwayPirilo PizzaThreshold 360Destinations International General ElectricHard Rock CaféLeadership GoldJohn MaxwellGood to GreatJim CollinsThe Land BetweenJeff ManionMalcolm GladwellDavid and GoliathHamiltonChris HeuertzIan Morgan CronThe Road Back to YouThe Sacred Enneagram

Jordan Raynor sits down with Kelli Stuart, the award-winning author of Like a River From Its Course and A Silver Willow by the Shore, to talk about how Jordan’s epic dinner with C.S. Lewis’s stepson caused him to become one of Kelli’s biggest fans, how Kelli goes about writing exceptional fiction, and what John Grisham had to say to Kelli’s class at Baylor about why he doesn’t write “Christian fiction.” This episode also includes a bonus conversation with Cory Carlson, author of Win at Home First.Links Mentioned:Kelli StuartKelli Stuart on TwitterCory CarlsonDoug GreshamC.S. LewisJohn GrishamA Silver Willow by the ShoreCalled to CreateThe Goring HotelOne DirectionNSyncLike A River from Its CourseJustin BieberMaster of OneBaylor UniversityCarol AwardsChristy AwardsThat Thing You Do!The WhisperersJoseph StalinStephen KingOn WritingWendy SpeakeThe 40-Day Sugar Fast Jane AustenThe KilnsCBAThe Girl on the TrainLife CreativeBarbara KingsolverThe Poisonwood BibleAnna KareninaWin at Home FirstSteve JobsThreshold 360

Jordan Raynor sits down with Will Barrett, Director of Field Operations at Threshold 360, to talk about their experience working together at Threshold 360, what Will has learned after making more than 100 hires in less than 3 years, and the spiritual significance of Will’s Two of Clubs tattoo. This episode also includes a bonus conversation with Patrick Gray and Justin Skeesuck, authors of Imprints. You can pick-up this great book at imprintsbook.com along with a ton of great bonuses.Links Mentioned:Master of OneWill BarrettThreshold 360San Francisco TravelAirbnbKiaZapposTony HsiehDelivering HappinessHamiltonThe Timothy InitiativeA Failure of NerveEdwin FriedmanThe Way of SufferingJerome MillerPatrick Gray & Justin SkeesuckImprintsI’ll Push You

Jordan Raynor sits down with Kevin Cloud, the masterful author of God and Hamilton, to talk about why Hamilton’s life was both extraordinary and also thoroughly ordinary, the 5 movements of the creative process, and how art and culture can create “thin places” where God seems to break through, and what normally feels hidden becomes real and tangible. This episode also includes a bonus conversation with Costi Hinn, author of God, Greed and the (Prosperity) Gospel.Links Mentioned:Kevin CloudKevin Cloud on TwitterCosti Hinn on TwitterJordan RaynorGod and HamiltonAlexander HamiltonAlexander HamiltonHamilton: The RevolutionAaron BurrThe Culture HouseThe University of KansasFlorida State UniversityWest Side StoryOklahoma!Graham WindomMaster of OneCalled to CreateAnders EricssonAaron SorkinSteven PressfieldMax LucadoDonald MillerA Million Miles in a Thousand YearsBuilding a Story BrandDear Evan HansenThe Greatest ShowmanLa La LandJustin PaulGod, Greed, and the (Prosperity) Gospel

Jordan Raynor sits down with Jena Viviano, a Wall Street investment banker turned career strategist, to talk about how she inadvertently found Jesus on Wall Street, how she has helped more than 900 clients land their dream job, and the good, the bad, and the ugly about being an Enneagram 3. This episode also includes a bonus conversation with Debra Moerke, author of Murder, Motherhood, and Miraculous Grace.Links Mentioned:Jena VivianoYour Career Story PodcastJena Viviano on TwitterDebra MoerkeMurder, Motherhood and Miraculous GraceEnneagramCitibankThe MuseMaster of OneDr. Kennon VaughnThreshold 360GallupJohn CristRestAlex Soojung-Kim PangC.S. LewisHarry PotterLove DoesBob GoffAnythingJennie AllenDesigning Your LifeKathie Lee GiffordJason KennedyWarren Buffett

Jordan Raynor sits down with Horst Schulze, Co-founder of The Ritz Carlton Hotel Company, to talk about the world’s best hotels, how he thinks about loving every employee as himself, and why Christians ought to have the highest standards of excellence in our work.Links MentionedExcellence WinsHorst SchulzeCapella Hotel GroupRitz-Carlton HotelThe Huka LodgeMaster of OneKen BlanchardThreshold 360Tim KellerDan CathyStephen CoveyJordan Raynor

Jordan Raynor sits down with Rachel Cruze, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Smart Money, Smart Kids, at Ramsey Solution’s amazing new headquarters in Franklin, Tennessee to talk about the cautionary advice Rachel's dad (Dave Ramsey) gave her before she joined the family business, the hard things Rachel's leaders have required her to do in order to become a masterful teacher, and why Dave Ramsey’s team believes that their work has great eternal significance.Links Mentioned:Rachel CruzeThe Contentment Journal on AmazonLove Your Life Not Theirs on AmazonThe Prodigal God on AmazonThe Freedom of Self Forgetfulness on AmazonJordan Raynor podcast

Jordan Raynor sits down with Chad Cannon, Chief Sales Officer at Michael Hyatt & Company, to talk about what the most successful content marketers will be doing 5 years from now, what Bob Goff’s book (Love Does) was almost horribly titled, and how Chad sees his work at Michael Hyatt & Company as bringing great glory to God.Links MentionedChad Cannon on LinkedInMichael HyattChad Cannon on InstagramChad Cannon on TwitterJordan Raynor podcast

Jordan Raynor sits down with Julianna Slager, Co-founder of Ballet 5:8, to talk about how her team uses ballet to engage people in conversations about faith, the remarkable parallels between her own story and the story of Beth Pearson, the fictional character from the hit show, This is Us on NBC, and why she’s all in on this concept of being a “master of one.” You can follow Julianna's work on Instagram at @JuliannaSlager.Links Mentioned:Jordan RaynorMaster of OneBallet 5:8Building a StoryBrandHow to Win Friends and Influence People

Jordan Raynor sits down with Graham Cochrane, Founder of The Recording Revolution, to talk about his remarkable path from food stamps to a $1M+ business with zero employees, how you can turn nearly any skill into a content business, and how faith in Christ provides continued ambition for your work, even after you are financially “set.”Links MentionedGraham CochraneThe Recording RevolutionCalled to CreateMaster of OneCS LewisMere ChristianityBBCMasterclassDave RamseyCal NewportDigital MinimalismEvery Good EndeavorThe Master Collaboratory for FoundersTim FerrissJustin BieberMartin LutherThe Go-GiverTim Keller

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