Mere Christians

Jordan Raynor (Host of the Mere Christians podcast)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 2 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Why Jordan has decided to put the show on hiatus after 300 episodes and millions of downloads, how he thinks about what he needs to prune in order to pursue the ministry of excellence in other things, and the 10 moments of this show he’s thought about most post-recording.

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Dr. Karen Swallow Prior (Author of You Have a Calling)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 04:00:00 +0000

How the advice to “follow your passions” can lead to an unbiblical sense of entitlement, how to follow “the true, good, and beautiful” today to find your calling tomorrow, and how God uses pain and trauma to steer us to our callings.

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Wilson Smith (Fmr. Shoe Designer at Nike)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 04:00:00 +0000

How Wilson came to be the shoe industry’s first Black shoe designer, how work can be a form of prayer, and why he chose Philippians 2 to be printed in his Nike shoes.

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Will Acuff (Founder of Corner to Corner)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 04:00:00 +0000

How to find joy in your work—even when it sucks, how Will’s “trailhead practice” can lead you to “Spirit-led self-awareness,” and how to stop limping towards God’s throne and start running towards it.

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Dr. Praveen Sethupathy (Chair, Department of Biomedical Sciences at Cornell University)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 4 Jun 2025 04:00:00 +0000

How to lead winsomely when your vocation is under attack, how the cross can “disabuse you of any sense of power” at work, and how Dr. Sethupathy practically elevates the marginalized in his office.

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Dave Stuart, Jr. (High School Teacher)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 28 May 2025 04:00:00 +0000

How to calculate your compensation beyond what you get paid, how life-giving it can be to simply stop being surprised by thorns and thistles, and why you need more “Himalaya Boundaries” in your calendar to protect your family and rest.

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Kevin Olusola (Member of Pentatonix)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 21 May 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Why “creativity is our birthright,” how fame has changed Kevin’s prayers, and why he doesn’t want to be a “superstar” but a “superplanet” that reflects God’s light to others.

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Roy Tinklenberg (Founder of Faith and Work Movement Global)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 14 May 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Why Roy moved from planting a church to supporting believers working in big companies, how to start a sponsored Christian fellowship in your office, and the 3 ways Christian Employee Resource Groups benefit the businesses that sponsor them.

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Kaleigh Cox (Co-Author of Five Mere Christians)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 7 May 2025 04:00:00 +0000

What Jordan’s decision to work with a co-author can teach you about your own work, why he chose to make a collection of biographies his next book, and the stickiest stories from Five Mere Christians that have changed how he works.

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S.D. Smith (Author of The Green Ember series)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0000

How we can see all our vocations as participating in the “Mended Wood,” why The Lord of the Rings was more spiritually powerful for him than any Christian non-fiction, and the call to “modesty, fidelity, and audacity” in our work.

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Laura Wifler (Poet + Author of Your Worth Never Wavers)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0000

How to find biblical freedom and courage to quit something professionally, how Laura and I have both cultivated a willingness to be misunderstood, and how the gospel should compel us to quit differently.

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Tim Croll (LEGO Masters contestant + Director of Serious Play at Narrative.live)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0000

What we can learn from Scripture about a theology of play, how LEGO’s Serious Play can solve problems at work, and why the opposite of play is not work but depression.

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Audiobook excerpt of Five Mere Christians

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0000

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Skye Jethani (Author of What If Jesus Was Serious About Justice?)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 9 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0000

The brain science showing that rest is a pre-requisite to doing justice, why it’s essential we remember that Christ both saved us AND killed us on the cross, and the best laugh Skye’s ever gotten from the improv stage.

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Sarah Maddack (Silly Song Artist)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 2 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0000

How Sarah’s 190th TikTok video went viral and launched her career, how to experience “God loving you while you work,” and why she views her silly songs for 9-year-olds as holy work.

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Anna Kemp (Grad Student)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 04:00:00 +0000

What convicted Anna to see her job as a student as a vocation and not just preparation for a future vocation, how to view the hardest parts of your job as “cross-training,” and how to make time for relationships at work even when you’re swamped.

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Devon Havenaar (Carpenter)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 04:00:00 +0000

How self-care can lead to self-forgetfulness and ultimately self-sacrifice, how the speed of light can encourage you in your wordless evangelism, and the significance of Jesus spending years hammering the thing he’d be hammered to.

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Katelyn Miller (Early Intervention Teacher)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Why following Jesus is not just about avoiding sin but doing righteousness in your work, how to wrestle with the cosmic significance AND insignificance of your work, and how to make disciples of all nations in the job you have today.

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Kurt Avery (Founder of Sawyer Products)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 5 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000

How to baptize your imagination regarding what God can do through your work, how Kurt’s enormous view of God has led him to give 25 million people clean water every year, and how to ensure you’re a marketer rather than a manipulator.

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Hannah Brencher (Author of The Unplugged Hours)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000

How your phone blocks you from “wanting what you want,” how Hannah spent 1,000 hours away from her phone in 1 year, and how to exchange “why me?” with “who for? when experiencing trials.

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Chris Hunt (National Account Manager at Clorox)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000

What Jesus might say to the conventional wisdom that "you’re the average of the five people you spend the most time with," the value of interfaith employee resource groups, and how Chris stopped chasing promotions and started chasing a quieter life.

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Holly Kim (Director of Marketing & Operations at Credibly)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000

How being faithful to God cost Holly in her career (and why that’s a good thing), how to isolate and attack the lies in your head, and how our peace at work can make space to bear others’ burdens at work.

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Mark Batterson (Author of A Million Little Miracles)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 5 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000

How our work can teach us more about God, why you should consider installing a “personal Mount Rushmore” behind your desk, and how to make work more playful and fun for your team.

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Dr. Denise Daniels (Author of Religion in a Changing Workplace)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0000

The data shows that your non-Christian co-workers want to talk about faith, but don’t want to be treated like “salvation projects,” why Jordan is begging you to stop calling your business a “Christian business,” and why mere Christians disagree with their pastors’ assessment that they “talk about work” from the pulpit.

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Peter Greer (Co-author of Lead With Prayer)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0000

How to “leave the phone off the hook” to commune with God while you work, how to move from duty to delight in prayer, why I plan on showing up to meetings 5 minutes early from now on.

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Shannon Doss (Social Worker)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0000

How to ensure you aren’t stealing from your employer when you work from home, how Shannon’s repentance led to spiritual conversations at work, and why you should consider “following your pain” rather than your passions as you make career decisions.

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Dr. Mark Shrime (Chief Medical Officer for Mercy Ships)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 8 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0000

How Mark’s 3 appearances on American Ninja Warrior sharpened his skills as a doctor, how the gospel compels him to think differently about “The Checklist Manifesto,” and why he felt he could die happy during a near-death experience.

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Graham Cochrane (Author of Rebel)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 1 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0000

How Christian guilt about dreaming actually blocks intimacy with God, how Graham’s “50 Dreams” exercise can help you clarify which dreams are from God, and 3 practical things Graham does to work with the Holy Spirit.

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Daniel Darling (Author of The Characters of Christmas)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000

How Jesus’s vocation assigns eternal meaning to your “non-spiritual” work, what the shepherds can teach us about how to lead well today, and the #1 book I recommend for overcoming insecurity at work.

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Dr. Kennon Vaughan (Lead Pastor at Harvest Church)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000

How Kennon’s near-death experience in a plane crash changed his work, how common misapplications of the Great Commission thwart your purpose at work, and why we need to “do less” and “abide more” to effectively make disciples.

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Bob Goff (Author of Catching Whimsy and Love Does)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000

What it looks like to be “whimsically available” to others at work, how to make the shift from “will it work” to “will it last” in your work, and how God can use working in adventurous places like Disneyland and Kennedy Space Center.

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Robin John (CEO of Eventide Asset Management)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 4 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000

How to guarantee eternal success in any endeavor, the 6 criteria Eventide uses to evaluate investments that “make the world rejoice,” and how to stop thinking selfishly about your investments, votes, and time.

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Dr. Francis Collins (Author of The Road to Wisdom)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000

What Francis learned from getting punked by Borat’s Sacha Baron Cohen, the 4 criteria he uses to discern who to trust at work and in life, and what Tim Keller’s Out of Office message said the day he died.

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Kathy Keller (Co-author of The Meaning of Marriage)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000

The significant role Christian professionals played in making Christianity credible to her sons, why sometimes “the worst thing God can do for you is to let you be happy,” and how to die wishing you had spent more time at the office.

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Justin Mathews (Manager at PwC)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000

The dangers of feeling entitled to a calling, how to think “Who Not How” in prayers for your work, and a simple way of thinking about “sowing eternity into the world.”

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Vineet Rajan (CEO of Forte)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 6 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000

How Forte is providing “soul care as a service” for some of the world’s largest companies, how to practically stop working for love and start working from love, and why we should praise God for giving us more than we can handle.

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Jeremy Swafford (CFO at Southeast Restoration)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000

How to cultivate humility and a Jesus-like others-obsession, why multiple pastors have quit ministry to work at Southeast, and the spiritual benefits of sticking with a job for many years.

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Dr. Gisela Kreglinger (Vintner + Theologian)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Why the wine industry is in trouble and why Christians should be the ones to help, how to show everyday hospitality to those you work with, and how the gospel can shape not just your work but also the work of others that you consume.

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Ricky Dickson (Fmr. CEO of Blue Bell Creameries)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Ricky’s spiritual disciplines during the listeria crisis at Blue Bell, how to accept critical feedback humbly and winsomely, and how a college paper on Blue Bell landed him his career.

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Shane Kimbrough (Astronaut)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 9 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000

How Shane discerned whether to pivot or persevere after 4 rejections from NASA, how “asking the right questions in the right way” led to NASA approving him reading Scripture from the ISS, and why he counts “consistency” during his time on earth as “worship."

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Jena Viviano Dunay (Founder of Recruit the Employer)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 2 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000

5 things Christian leaders can do to fire their neighbors as themselves, the spiritual and business benefits of investing in employees after you lay them off, and the sign I hung in my office to help me stop working like an orphan.

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William Winchester (COO of Berg Mill Supply)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000

William’s biblically informed vision of “zero waste” on the New Earth, the new question I’d encourage anyone to ask when making vocational decisions, and why William chose to work as an employee rather than an entrepreneur.

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Ruth Chou Simons (Author of Now and Not Yet)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000

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 business

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Stephen Bargatze (Magician)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Mike Sharrow (CEO of C12)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 4 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Julianna Rubio Slager (Artistic Director of Ballet 5:8)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Jenna Barrett (Manager of Brand Advertising and Marketing at Choice Hotels)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Joe Rigney (Author of Strangely Bright)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 04:00:00 +0000

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.”

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Jen Wilkin (Author of Revelation: Eternal King, Everlasting Kingdom)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 7 Aug 2024 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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FAN FAVE FLASHBACK: Anne Beiler (Founder of Auntie Anne's)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 04:00:00 +0000

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/mc

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FAN FAVE FLASHBACK: Josh Thompson (Janitor)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 04:00:00 +0000

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/mc

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FAN FAVE FLASHBACK: Dave Evans (Co-founder of EA Sports + Author of Designing Your Life)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 04:00:00 +0000

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/mc

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FAN FAVE FLASHBACK: Mike Kelsey (Pastor at McLean Bible Church)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 04:00:00 +0000

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/mc

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FAN FAVE FLASHBACK: Dr. Curt Thompson (Psychiatrist + Author of The Soul of Desire)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 3 Jul 2024 04:00:00 +0000

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/mc

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FAN FAVE FLASHBACK: Mimi Chan (Head of Seasonal Events at Amazon Books)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 04:00:00 +0000

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/mc

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FAN FAVE FLASHBACK: Skye Jethani (Co-host of the Holy Post Podcast)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 04:00:00 +0000

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/mc

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FAN FAVE FLASHBACK: Jodi Benson (Voice of Ariel in The Little Mermaid)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 04:00:00 +0000

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/mc

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FAN FAVE FLASHBACK: Ron Johnson (CEO of Enjoy)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 5 Jun 2024 04:00:00 +0000

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/mc

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FAN FAVE FLASHBACK: Joni Eareckson Tada (Painter)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 29 May 2024 04:00:00 +0000

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/mc

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Brittany Whitenack (Founder of Antique Candle Co.)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 22 May 2024 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Kelsey Kemp (Career Coach)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 15 May 2024 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Doug McKelvey (Author of Every Moment Holy)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 8 May 2024 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Peter Demos (Restaurateur)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 1 May 2024 04:00:00 +0000

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 crisis

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Jamie Ivey (Host of the Happy Hour Podcast)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Noah Sanders (Farmer)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 04:00:00 +0000

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?”

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Candice Levert (IT Operations Manager)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Ray Greene (Roofing Professional)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 3 Apr 2024 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Scott Sonju (Managing Director of TrailRunner International)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Mike Maihack (Spider-Man Comic Book Artist)

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Christy Wright (Host of the Get Your Hopes Up Podcast)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Jon Houghton (CEO of The Holy Post)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 6 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000

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).

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Cory Carlson (Author of Win at Home First)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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Jennifer Allwood (Author of Get Unstuck and Stay Unstuck)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 05:00:00 +0000

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.”

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Dr. Darrell Cosden (Author of The Heavenly Good of Earthly Work)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 05:00:00 +0000

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.”

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Dave Hataj (Owner of Edgerton Gear, Inc.)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 7 Feb 2024 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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Luke LeFevre (Founder of Holy Work)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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Dr. Linda Braddy (CEO of American Red Cross - North Texas)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 05:00:00 +0000

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

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Audiobook excerpt of The Sacredness of Secular Work

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 05:00:00 +0000

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Matt Rusten (President of Made to Flourish)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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Kaleigh Cox (VP of Business Development for DxTEL)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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Skye Jethani (Author of What If Jesus Was Serious About Heaven? + Co-host of The Holy Post)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 3 Jan 2024 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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Gary Chapman (Author of The 5 Love Languages)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 27 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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Maina Mwaura (Journalist)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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Benay Shannon (Master Distiller at Restless Spirits)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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Mignon François (Founder of The Cupcake Collection)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 6 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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Philip Klayman (Owner of Three Tree Coffee)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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J. Warner Wallace (Homicide Detective)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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Dr. Monique Perry-Graves (Executive Director of Teach for America North Carolina)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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Shauna Pilgreen (Author of Translating Jesus)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 8 Nov 2023 05:00:00 +0000

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.”

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Kevin Finch (Executive Director of Big Table)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 1 Nov 2023 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Michelle Myers (Founder of She Works His Way)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Aarti Sequeira (Food Network Chef + Author of Unwind)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Jason Woodard (Plant Manager)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Bethany Brown (Nurse Practitioner + Owner of The Aesthetics Lounge and Spa)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 4 Oct 2023 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Justin McRoberts (Songwriter + Author of Sacred Strides)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Debbie La Bell (Director of Marketing at Hayden Flour Mills)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Jen Wilkin and JT English (Authors of You Are a Theologian)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Dr. Deborah Haarsma (Astronomer + President of BioLogos)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 6 Sep 2023 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Dr. Andreas Köstenberger (Theologian)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Anne Beiler (Founder of Auntie Anne's)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Nicky Gumbel (Pioneer of Alpha)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Stefanie Gass (Host of Online Business for Christian Women)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 9 Aug 2023 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Paul TenHaken (Mayor of Sioux Falls, South Dakota)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 2 Aug 2023 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Russell Moore (Editor-in-Chief of Christianity Today)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Josh Thompson (Janitor)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Letisha Bereola (Fmr. News Anchor + Founder of Paradigm Media Group)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Dave Evans (Co-founder of EA Sports + Author of Designing Your Life)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 5 Jul 2023 04:00:00 +0000

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Bobo Beck (Realtor + Author of Wisdom Calling)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 04:00:00 +0000

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?

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Christy Adams (Middle School Teacher)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Mike Kelsey (Pastor at McLean Bible Church)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 04:00:00 +0000

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Dr. Gordon Chen (Chief Medical Officer of ChenMed)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 7 Jun 2023 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Jon Tyson (Pastor at Church of the City New York)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 31 May 2023 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Dr. Francis Collins (Fmr. Director of the National Institutes of Health)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 24 May 2023 04:00:00 +0000

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.

Replay of my last conversation with Tim Keller

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Fri, 19 May 2023 19:55:06 +0000

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Monica Swanson (Mom + Author of Raising Amazing)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 17 May 2023 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Terry Glaspey (Author of Discovering God Through the Arts)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 10 May 2023 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Sam Acho (Sports Analyst at ESPN)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 3 May 2023 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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JP Pokluda (Host of the Becoming Something podcast)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Tim Goeglein (Fmr. Special Assistant to President George W. Bush)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Becky Pomerleau (Senior Director of Compliance at Paypal)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Mark Batterson (Author of Please, Sorry, Thanks)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 5 Apr 2023 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Teena Dare (Waitress + Host of the Faith, Work & Rest Podcast)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Michael Hyatt (Founder and Chairman of Full Focus)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Dr. Curt Thompson (Psychiatrist + Author of The Soul of Desire)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 04:00:00 +0000

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David Platt (Founder of Radical)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 8 Mar 2023 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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Kendall Vanderslice (Baker & Theologian)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 1 Mar 2023 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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Dr. Amy Sherman (Author of Kingdom Calling)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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Nathan Carnes (Sales Director at Automation Hero)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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Katelyn James (Founder of Katelyn James Photography + Education)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 8 Feb 2023 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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Stephen Mansfield (Author of The Search for God and Guinness)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 1 Feb 2023 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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Jake Reed (Assistant Manager at Trader Joe's)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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Rachel Marie Kang (Poet + Author of Let There Be Art)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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Lauren Gill (Co-Author of The Missional Disciple)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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Neal Samudre (Author of Start from Joy)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 4 Jan 2023 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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Andrea Sherwood (Director of Cyber Security at NBCUniversal)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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Vernon and Ellen Landreth (Santa and Mrs. Claus)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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Henry Ho (Co-founder of Field Agent)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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Mimi Chan (Head of Seasonal Events at Amazon Books)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 7 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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Shaun Castillo (President of Preferred Technologies)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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Ronald R. Johnson (Customer Service Representative)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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Deb Liu (CEO of Ancestry.com)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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Sadie and Eric Hess (Owners of Compass SLS)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 9 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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Tim Keller (Author of Forgive)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 2 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Audiobook excerpt of The Word Before Work daily devotional

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0000

Get the full audiobook here: https://amzn.to/3EUY6fp

David Green (CEO of Hobby Lobby) and Bill High (Co-author)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Jessica Honegger and Liz Bohannon (Founders of Noonday Collection and Sseko Designs)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Dr. Susan Hillis (Epidemiologist)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Lisa Sharon Harper (Author of The Very Good Gospel)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 5 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Skye Jethani (Co-host of the Holy Post Podcast)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Anita Corsini (Co-founder of Red Barn Homes)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0000

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).

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Jodi Benson (Voice of Ariel in The Little Mermaid)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Asheritah Ciuciu (Author of Unwrapping the Names of Jesus)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 7 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Sean Kouplen (CEO of Regent Bank)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Marcus Brotherton (Biographer)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Jillian Jenkins (Lunch Lady)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Tony and Lauren Dungy (NFL Hall of Fame Coach and Author)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 10 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Allen Arnold (Author of The Story of With)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 3 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Andrew Nemr (Tap Dancer)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Joshua Becker (Author of Things That Matter)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Andy Crouch (Author of Culture Making)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Danielle Andrews (Director of Global Impact for General Mills)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 6 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Andrew Scott (CEO of Operation Mobilization USA)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 29 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Ron Johnson (CEO of Enjoy)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Joni Eareckson Tada (Painter)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 15 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0000

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.”

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THE CALL TO MASTERY is now MERE CHRISTIANS

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Thu, 9 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0000

Listen to this short episode to learn why we're making the change!

Laura and Jason van Dyk (Founders of God's fingerprints)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 8 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0000

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.”

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Brian Sanders (Founder of the Underground Network)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 1 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Todd Komarnicki (Screenwriter)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 25 May 2022 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Haejin Shim Fujimura (Attorney)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 18 May 2022 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Neil Ahlsten (CEO of Abide)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 11 May 2022 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Andrew Klavan (Crime Novelist)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 4 May 2022 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Sean Devereaux (Executive Producer)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Dr. Jerry Haag (CEO of One More Child)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Jonathan David (Illustrator for The Creator in You)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Chassie Anders (Founder of Crown of Glory Beauty)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 6 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Sneak peek at my first children’s book!

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Tue, 5 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0000

Watch the trailer now on JordanRaynor.com

Aarti Sequeira (Food Network Host)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 04:00:00 +0000

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.”

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Graham Cochrane (Author of How to Get Paid for What You Know)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Zach Williams (Creator of The Untold)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Rick Mountcastle (Assistant Attorney General, Virginia)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 9 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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Kristin Joy Taylor (Illustrator of A Star for You)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 2 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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Valerie Woerner (Founder of Val Marie Paper)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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Carmen Enns (Technical Assistant at Intel)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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Christeen Rico (Founder of Dream Bigger Ventures)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 9 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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Chandler Bolt (CEO of Self-Publishing School)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 2 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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Scott Harrison (Founder of charity: water)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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Makoto Fujimura (Artist)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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Dr. Jennifer Wiseman (Astrophysicist)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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Mike Cosper (Host of The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 5 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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Jeff Brown and Jesse Wisnewski (Authors of Read to Lead)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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Carey Nieuwhof (Host of The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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Ryan Sweat (Student Pastor at Beach Church)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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John Brandon (Journalist)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 8 Dec 2021 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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Edward Grinnan (Editor-in-Chief of Guideposts Publications)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 1 Dec 2021 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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Victor Boutros (CEO of the Human Trafficking Institute)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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Dr. Michaela O’Donnell (Executive Director of the Max De Pree Center for Leadership)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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Cheryl Bachelder (Fmr. CEO of Popeyes)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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David & JJ Heller (Songwriters)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 3 Nov 2021 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Jessica Honegger (Founder of Noonday Collection)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 04:00:00 +0000

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.”

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Noonday Collection

Jessica Honegger

Jessica Honegger on Twitter

Jessica Honegger on LinkedIn

Jessica Honegger on Instagram

Imperfect Courage

The Going Scared Podcast

Food for the Hungry International

Andy Crouch: Playing God

Andy Crouch: Strong and Weak

Curt Thompson: The Soul of Desire

John Mark Comer: Live No Lies

Jordan Raynor

Jordan Raynor’s Bookshelf

Becky Nesbitt (Editor at Penguin Random House)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 20 Oct 2021 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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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)!

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Os Guinness (Author of The Call)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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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)
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Audiobook excerpt of Redeeming Your Time

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Mon, 11 Oct 2021 04:00:00 +0000

Get the full audiobook here: https://amzn.to/3Awy4cg

Matt Perman (Author of What's Best Next)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 6 Oct 2021 04:00:00 +0000

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.”

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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.com

NO 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.

John Mark Comer (Author of Live No Lies)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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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.com

NO 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.

Dr. Benjamin Long (Sleep Medicine Physician)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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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.com

NO 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.

Randy Alcorn (Author of Heaven)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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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.com

NO 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.

Andrew Shearer (Founder of Farmshelf)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 8 Sep 2021 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Nate Knapper (Federal Agent)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 1 Sep 2021 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Justin Giboney (Co-founder of The AND Campaign)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Mary Marantz (Author of Dirt)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Dave Blanchard (Co-founder & CEO of Praxis)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Spencer Lewis (Carpenter)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 4 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Jack Alexander (Founder of Rali Software)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Matt Wallace (Co-founder of ONOW Myanmar)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Collin Hansen & Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra (Editors at The Gospel Coalition)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Lisa Lambert (Chief Technology & Innovation Officer of National Grid)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 7 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Carla H. Hayden (COO of hope*writers)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Jordan Raynor (Host of Mere Christians)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Tom Bancroft (Animator)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Dr. John Delony (Author of Redefining Anxiety)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 9 Jun 2021 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Megan Hyatt Miller (CEO of Michael Hyatt & Company)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 2 Jun 2021 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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John Eldredge (Author of Wild at Heart)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 26 May 2021 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Sho Baraka (Hip-Hop Artist)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 19 May 2021 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Dr. Anthony Jones (Middle School Principal)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 12 May 2021 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Ian Morgan Cron (Author of The Road Back to You)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 5 May 2021 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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João Branco (CMO of Arcos Dorados)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Amy Downs (CEO of Allegiance Credit Union)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Ali Llewellyn & Nick Skytland (NASA Innovators)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Jon Acuff (Author of Soundtracks)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 7 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Cal Newport (Author of Deep Work)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Emily Ley (Founder of Simplified)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Janeen Uzzell (COO of Wikipedia)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Dr. Caroline Leaf (Cognitive Neuroscientist)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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Candace Cameron Bure (Actress)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 3 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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Sam Verghese (COO of Florida Virtual School)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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Dr. Nido Qubein (President of High Point University)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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Francine Rivers (Author of Redeeming Love)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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Chris Carneal (Founder of Booster Enterprises)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 3 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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Darryl Strawberry (Fmr. MLB All-Star)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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Brad Lomenick (Fmr. President of Catalyst)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000

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.”

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Wendy Speake (Author of The 40-Day Social Media Fast)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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Kara Holden (Writer of Disney+’s Clouds)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 6 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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Mark Batterson (Lead Pastor at National Community Church)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 30 Dec 2020 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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Nona Jones (Head of Faith-Based Partnerships at Facebook)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 23 Dec 2020 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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Ronnie Andrews (CEO of Oncocyte)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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Sherron Watkins (Enron Whistleblower)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 9 Dec 2020 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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Scott Stephenson (CEO of Verisk Analytics)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 2 Dec 2020 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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Lorin & Kyle Van Zandt (Co-founders of MISSIO Hair)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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David Ragan (NASCAR Driver)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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Marcus Brotherton (Biographer)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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Diane Latiker (Founder of Kids Off the Block)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 4 Nov 2020 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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Tamika Catchings (Hall of Fame Basketball Player)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 28 Oct 2020 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Greg Brenneman (Exec. Chairman of CCMP Capital)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 04:00:00 +0000

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.”

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Harris III (Illusionist)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Andrew Campbell (Woodworker)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Sat, 10 Oct 2020 04:00:00 +0000

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.”

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Kevin and Sam Sorbo (Actors)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 7 Oct 2020 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Jenna Fortier (Student & Founder of PASTA)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 04:00:22 +0000

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.

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Phil Corson (Senior Product Manager at 7shifts)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 04:00:06 +0000

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.

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Chris Basham (Jordan's Pastor)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 04:00:05 +0000

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.

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Mike Maihack (Graphic Novelist)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 9 Sep 2020 04:00:25 +0000

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.”

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Mike Arrieta (Founder of Garden City)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 2 Sep 2020 04:00:16 +0000

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.

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Lou Holtz (Fmr. Head Coach of Notre Dame Football)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:00:15 +0000

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.

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Glo Atanmo (Founder of The Blog Abroad)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 04:00:15 +0000

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.

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Beth Stafford & Jeremy Slagle (Children’s Book Author & Illustrator)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 04:00:11 +0000

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.”

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Dave Hataj (Owner of Edgerton Gear, Inc.)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 5 Aug 2020 04:00:04 +0000

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.

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Dee Ann Turner (Fmr. VP of Talent at Chick-fil-A)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 04:00:02 +0000

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.

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Michelle Myers (Founder of She Works His Way)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 04:00:05 +0000

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.”

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Alec Avierinos (2X World Champion Obstacle Course Racer)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 15 Jul 2020 04:00:01 +0000

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.”

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Tim Newton (Senior Creative Officer at Ramsey Solutions)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 8 Jul 2020 04:00:33 +0000

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.

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Dr. Katharine Hayhoe (Climate Scientist)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 1 Jul 2020 04:00:02 +0000

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.

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Andy Le Peau (Author of Write Better)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 24 Jun 2020 04:00:03 +0000

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.

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Tom Raynor (Jordan’s Dad)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Sat, 20 Jun 2020 15:33:39 +0000

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.

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Emily P. Freeman (Author of The Next Right Thing)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 17 Jun 2020 04:00:17 +0000

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.”

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N.T. Wright (Theologian)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 04:00:09 +0000

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.

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Joon (J.S.) Park (Hospital Chaplain)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 04:00:03 +0000

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.

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Sheryl J. Anderson (Showrunner of Sweet Magnolias)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Tue, 9 Jun 2020 12:11:59 +0000

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.

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Noah Elias (Artist)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 3 Jun 2020 04:00:32 +0000

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.

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Duane Blasdel (Camp Director at Mapleridge Ranch)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 27 May 2020 04:00:15 +0000

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.

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Lindsey Ray (Nurse Practitioner)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 20 May 2020 04:00:16 +0000

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).

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Will Weatherford (Fmr. Speaker of the Florida House)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 13 May 2020 04:00:01 +0000

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.

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Joel Manby (Fmr. CEO of SeaWorld)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 6 May 2020 04:00:04 +0000

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.

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Dr. Gisela Kreglinger (Wine Expert & Theologian)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 29 Apr 2020 04:00:13 +0000

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.

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Brett Hagler (Co-founder of New Story)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 04:00:07 +0000

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.

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Tim Keller (Founder of Redeemer Presbyterian Church)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 04:00:03 +0000

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.

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Ruth Chou Simons (Founder of GraceLaced)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 8 Apr 2020 04:00:21 +0000

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.

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Shundrawn Thomas (President of Northern Trust Asset Management)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 1 Apr 2020 04:00:22 +0000

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.

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Sam Eitzen (Co-founder of Snapbar)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 04:00:03 +0000

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.”

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Mark Fincannon (Emmy Award-winning casting director)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 18 Mar 2020 04:00:04 +0000

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.

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Kristin Molenaar (Founder of YesBossVA)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 04:00:11 +0000

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.

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Mignon Francois (Founder of The Cupcake Collection)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 4 Mar 2020 05:00:03 +0000

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.

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David Block (Founder of Previnex)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 26 Feb 2020 05:00:02 +0000

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.

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Maxwell King (Mister Rogers's Biographer)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 05:00:08 +0000

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.

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Carly Fiorina (Fmr. CEO of HP and Presidential Candidate)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 05:00:08 +0000

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.

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Chris Perry (Lead Researcher for Master of One)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 5 Feb 2020 05:00:19 +0000

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.”

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Luke LeFevre (Chief Creative Officer at Ramsey Solutions)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 29 Jan 2020 05:00:04 +0000

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.

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Douglas Gresham (C.S. Lewis's Stepson & Exec. Producer of Netflix's Narnia Series)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 05:00:07 +0000

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/trip

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Christy Adams (Teacher)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 05:00:14 +0000

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.

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Stefan Kunz (Artist)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 8 Jan 2020 05:00:05 +0000

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.

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DJ Snell (Jordan's Literary Agent)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 1 Jan 2020 05:00:05 +0000

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.

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Carey Nieuwhof (Founder of Connexus Church)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 05:00:12 +0000

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.

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Missy Wallace (Executive Director of the Nashville Institute for Faith and Work)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 25 Dec 2019 05:00:25 +0000

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.

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Jeff Heck (Co-founder of Monday Night Brewing)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 18 Dec 2019 05:00:01 +0000

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.”

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John Mark Comer (Author of The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (jordan raynor) — Wed, 11 Dec 2019 05:00:05 +0000

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.).

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William Warren and Meg Easterbrook (Founder and Director of Operations at The Sketch Effect)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (jordan raynor) — Wed, 4 Dec 2019 14:16:05 +0000

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.

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Krystal Whitten (Creator of The Lettering Prayer Journal)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (jordan raynor) — Wed, 27 Nov 2019 05:00:04 +0000

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.

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Jeff Goins (Bestselling Author of The Art of Work)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (jordan raynor) — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 05:00:09 +0000

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.

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Shay Cochrane (Founder of Social Squares)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (jordan raynor) — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 05:00:13 +0000

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.

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Brad Dean (CEO of Discover Puerto Rico)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (jordan raynor) — Wed, 6 Nov 2019 05:00:18 +0000

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.

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Kelli Stuart (Author of A Silver Willow by the Shore)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (jordan raynor) — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 04:00:05 +0000

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.

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Will Barrett (Director of Field Operations at Threshold 360)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (jordan raynor) — Wed, 23 Oct 2019 04:00:07 +0000

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.

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Kevin Cloud (Author of God and Hamilton)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (jordan raynor) — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 04:00:07 +0000

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.

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Jena Viviano (Career Strategist)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (jordan raynor) — Wed, 9 Oct 2019 04:00:15 +0000

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.

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Horst Schulze (Co-founder of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 2 Oct 2019 04:20:00 +0000

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.

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Rachel Cruze (#1 New York Times bestselling author of Smart Money, Smart Kids)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 2 Oct 2019 04:15:00 +0000

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.

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Chad Cannon (Chief Sales Officer at Michael Hyatt & Company)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 2 Oct 2019 04:10:00 +0000

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.

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Julianna Slager (Co-founder of Ballet 5:8)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 2 Oct 2019 04:05:00 +0000

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.

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Graham Cochrane (Founder of The Recording Revolution)

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Wed, 2 Oct 2019 04:00:01 +0000

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.”

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Trailer for the Mere Christians podcast

jordan@jordanraynor.com (Jordan Raynor) — Sun, 22 Sep 2019 15:05:00 +0000

A quick preview of what you can expect from the Mere Christians podcast