Best Denver Institute for Faith and Work Podcasts (2024)

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How to Trust God When You Have a Quota to Meet 50:01

6h ago50:01

50:01

Ben Nussbaum, VP of Sales at OnCenter and associate director of Faith & Work Chicago, opens up about what it’s really like to stay true to your faith in the ups and downs of a sales career. He talks about the struggle of selling products he wasn’t fully behind and how he found a way to align his sales approach with his Christian beliefs. Ben also s…

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The Power of Stewardship and Generosity: With Tim McTavish 37:27

6d ago37:27

37:27

Tim McTavish shares his background growing up in a Christian home and his journey of falling in love with Jesus. He discusses his experience as a business owner and how integrating biblical principles transformed his company's culture and success. Tim emphasizes the importance of stewardship and generosity in all aspects of life, including finances…

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Whole-Life Stewardship with Murdock Trust CEO Romanita Hairston 40:39

14d ago40:39

40:39

Romanita Hairston, CEO of the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust, delivers a powerful reflection on leadership, faith, and purpose. She reveals how her journey through nonprofits, tech, and philanthropy is deeply intertwined with her identity as a woman and follower of Christ. With bold inspiration from Martin Luther King Jr., Hairston challenges leader…

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Collaborating to Fight Human Trafficking; Wes Lyons and Vip Vipperman 42:01

20d ago42:01

42:01

Vip Vipperman and Wes Lyons discuss their personal faith journeys and their work in the fight against human trafficking. They share their experiences with the Lion's Den, a faith-driven angel network that invests in companies making a positive impact. They highlight the importance of collaboration between for-profit, nonprofit, and government organ…

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Navigating Change in a World of Flux 42:01

1M ago42:01

42:01

SUMMARY Author Bruce Feiler claims that people experience 30 to 40 disruptors in their lives, which is about one every 12 to 18 months (Source). In todays conversation, we hear from authors Lisa Pratt Slayton and Michaela O'Donnell, PhD on the fluctuating aspects of life and how we can more mindfully and faithfully navigate change. Whether you're i…

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Finding Joy and Unity in Partnership; With Josh & Kaitlin Saenz and Nick and Rachel Wolverton 40:18

1M ago40:18

40:18

The conversation revolves around the topic of giving together as couples and families. The guests, Josh and Caitlin Saenz, and Rachel and Nick Wolverton, share their experiences and motivations for partnering in a project to support Bible translation for the Niha people in Tanzania. They discuss the importance of having scripture in the heart langu…

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How One Cartoonist's Imagination Can Inspire Your Work 46:28

1M ago46:28

46:28

Summary On this episode of the Faith & Work Podcast, we learn about cultivating creativity and imagination from cartoonist Mike Maihack. Mike is best known for his series Cleopatra in Space, originally published by Scholastic and later adapted by Dreamworks into an animated show. Through our conversation, Mike shares some of the ways he views his c…

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Finding Purpose in Work and Faith: With Barry and Linda Rowan 48:31

1M ago48:31

48:31

Barry and Linda Rowan share their personal journeys of faith, exploring the intersection of work and spirituality. They discuss the importance of finding meaning in work, the power of surrender, and the role of generosity and stewardship in their lives. Barry introduces his book, 'The Spiritual Art of Business,' which aims to help individuals disco…

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Values and Investments. Aligning them for greater Kingdom impact: With Jeff Shafer 49:50

2M ago49:50

49:50

On this episode, Eric and Laurie interview Jeff Shafer, CEO and co-founder of Common Good Capital. They discuss impact investing and how aligning investments with values can make a positive impact on people's lives. Jeff shares his personal journey and how a back surgery and subsequent crisis led him to shift his focus to impact investing. He expla…

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AI Series: Artificial Intelligence and Redemptive Work 54:47

2M ago54:47

54:47

This episode concludes our AI Series on the intersection of AI and faith, theology and work. This episodes guest, Andy Crouch, is a partner for theology and culture at Praxis, a venture-building ecosystem advancing redemptive entrepreneurship. His writing explores faith, culture, and the image of God in the domains of technology, power, leadership,…

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Living a High Impact Life: With Pete Ochs 45:12

2M ago45:12

45:12

In this final episode of our summer series, we wanted to feature a phenomenal conversation Eric and Laurie had with Entrepreneur, Speaker, and author Pete Ochs. They discuss four simple but powerful principles that bear on creating Economic, Social and Spiritual Capital. When brought together they result in a High Impact LIFE About Pete Pete Ochs i…

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AI Series: Artificial Intelligence, Work, and What it Means to Be Human 52:13

2M ago52:13

52:13

Artificial Intelligence is here to stay, but will it ever be sophisticated enough to replace the human? What does it mean to be human? Welcome to part two of our three-part AI Series on the intersection of AI and faith, theology and work. In this conversation we explore what it means to be human and how that definition challenges and interacts with…

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Redemptive Investing; Swimming against the current with Greg Lernihan 44:26

2M ago44:26

44:26

Continuing in our summer series, We highlight a a phenomenal conversation with entrepreneur and faith based investor, Greg Lernihan about redemptive investing. About Greg Greg is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of others and has refocused his life with this purpose. As a faith based investor, Greg dedicates his time and talen…

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Community Impact Fund: With Mike Scheid 35:45

3M ago35:45

35:45

Continuing in our summer series, we wanted to re-engage this episode Mike Scheid, the Executive Director of the Community Impact Fund. The Community Impact Fund offers impact loans to individuals and families in need, providing a lifeline for those struggling to make ends meet. Mike shares his personal journey and how it has shaped his passion for …

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AI Series: AI, Pastors, Work, and Formation 45:21

3M ago45:21

45:21

Artificial Intelligence is inescapable in todays workforce and is impacting both the marketplace and the church in significant ways. We begin this three-part series on the intersection of AI and faith, theology and work with a conversation between host Jeff Hoffmeyer and Stephen Presley. Stephen is an author, professor and senior fellow for Religio…

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Faith, Philanthropy, and Sustainable Impact; with Dana Wichterman 40:39

3M ago40:39

40:39

As we continue our summer series, producer Jonathan Collier introduces Impact Investor and International Development Professional, Dana Wichterman. Dana joins Eric and Laurie, and shares her journey of generosity and stewardship, highlighting significant inflection points and the impact of impact investing. She emphasizes the importance of sharing …

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Entrepreneurship and Kingdom economics; With Chad Roach 42:40

3M ago42:40

42:40

On todays episode in our summer series, Eric and Laurie sit down with kingdom serial entrepreneur Chad Roach for a great conversation about business, Kingdom economics, and the ministry of business. About Chad Homeschooled his entire life, Chad graduated at the age of 16. For his higher education, Chad studied at Oak Brook College of Law and was me…

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Summer Series: How to Overcome Limiting Beliefs About Your Work 45:41

3M ago45:41

45:41

Summary What are limiting beliefs and how do they affect my work? In this episode, Joanna Meyer talks with Charlena Ortiz, a life & business coach, writer, and the founder of Grit & Virtue. Together they discuss the importance of who we are as workers but also who we are as sons and daughters of Christ. Highlights On limiting beliefs: "I would say …

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How to connect your faith and your work: with Ross Chapman and Bob Larkin from Denver Institute for Faith and Work 42:52

3M ago42:52

42:52

In this episode, Eric and Laurie interview Ross Chapman and Bob Larkin from Denver Institute for Faith and Work. They discuss the organization's mission to help people connect their faith and work, and the importance of bringing hope and life to their communities through their daily work. They also highlight Denver Institute's programs and initiati…

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Summer Series: Steve Garber on Calling & Vocation 38:08

4M ago38:08

38:08

Summer is a great time to rest, enjoy the nice weather, and listen to your favorite podcasts. Tune into the Faith & Work Podcast as we kick off a four-part summer series featuring some of our best content filled with practical takeaways and great insights. For our third encore episode this summer, we explore key questions about calling. How do we d…

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Asset-Based Giving Strategies; With Jeff Waldron 49:23

4M ago49:23

49:23

Continuing in our summer series, Eric and Laurie interview Jeff Waldron, a complex gift attorney with the National Christian Foundation (NCF). They discuss the power of asset-based giving and the various tools available for charitable giving. Jeff shares his personal journey of generosity and stewardship and how it led him to join NCF. They explore…

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Investing with Purpose: Transformational Impact through Talanton 39:06

4M ago39:06

39:06

Welcome back to the Generosity Now podcast! As we continue our summer series, producer Jonathan Collier introduces international business leader John Halverson, a seasoned expert in investing, development, and strategy consulting. John shares his inspiring journey from working with Cargill and Land O'Lakes to leading impactful investments in East A…

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Summer Series: You Are an Agent of Flourishing 43:58

4M ago43:58

43:58

Summer is a great time to rest, enjoy the nice weather, and listen to your favorite podcasts. Tune into the Faith & Work Podcast as we kick off a four-part summer series. In these episodes we will be featuring some of our best content filled with practical takeaways and great insights. For our second conversation we hear from scholar and nonprofit …

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Faith-Driven Impact: with Tim Macready 35:00

4M ago35:00

35:00

Eric and Laurie are joined by Tim Macready for a conversation about faith-aligned investing. Tim shares his journey from managing a billion-dollar pension fund in Australia to establishing Brightlight in the US, aiming to bridge the gap between investors' values and their portfolios. We explore the challenges and rewards of integrating faith with f…

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Helping Hands; With Shannon Hawkins Morris 20:25

4M ago20:25

20:25

On this weeks episode, we kick off or summer series highlighting some of our favorite episodes from season two. Eric and Laurie interview Shannon Hawkins Morris, Vice President of Helping Hands. They discuss the history and purpose of Helping Hands, a ministry that provides financial assistance to individuals and families in need. Shannon shares ex…

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Summer Series: Finding Joy When Work Isn't Enjoyable 41:46

5M ago41:46

41:46

Summer is a great time to rest, enjoy the nice weather, and listen to your favorite podcasts. Tune into the Faith & Work Podcast as we kick off a four-part summer series. In these episodes we will be featuring some of our best content filled with practical takeaways and great insights. To kickoff this series we will hear from Shundrawn Thomas, foun…

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Season 2 Wrap up; Highlights from our favorite episodes. 49:22

5M ago49:22

49:22

In this episode, Eric and Laurie wrap up Season 2 of the Generosity Now podcast by highlighting some of their favorite episodes. They express gratitude for the podcast's global reach and encourage listeners to share their favorite episodes with others. The highlighted episodes include discussions on inheriting wealth, setting a financial finish lin…

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Using Business to Lift People Out of Poverty: With Musana 44:23

5M ago44:23

44:23

On this episode, Eric and Laurie are joined by Andrea and Haril Kazindra, co-founders of Musana, along with Sam Mitchell, a supporter of Musana. Andrea and Haril share their journey of starting an organization in Uganda to lift children out of poverty. They discuss the importance of using business to make a positive impact and the shift from tradit…

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How You Think about Heaven Will Shape Your Work 39:28

5M ago39:28

39:28

What bearing does our work have in light of eternity? How does our theology of heaven shape the way we show up to the needs of the world in the here and now? Tune in to hear an honest and eye opening conversation with Jordan Raynor, author, speaker, and Executive Chairman of Threshold 360. In this conversation we discuss 'The Great Commission', Hea…

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Kids and Generosity; with Josh and Kaitlin Saenz 40:53

5M ago40:53

40:53

In this episode, Eric and Laurie sit down with Josh and Kaitlin Saenz to discuss the importance of cultivating a lifestyle of generosity and whole-life stewardship with our children. Josh and Kaitlin share their journey from youth ministry to running a donor development organization, all while homeschooling their two boys. About Josh and Kaitlin Jo…

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Cultivating a Lifestyle of Generosity in Children: With Matt Bell 45:55

5M ago45:55

45:55

In this episode, Eric and Laurie are joined by finance author and speaker, Matt Bell. Matt discusses the importance of teaching children about money and generosity. Matt shares his personal journey of financial struggles and how it led him to a saving relationship with Christ. They discuss practical skills for teaching kids about money, such as ear…

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Why Your Imagination Matters to Public Life 48:51

6M ago48:51

48:51

Join us for our second conversation on Faith In Public Life, featuring Karen Swallow Prior Ph. D., reader, writer, and professor. In this episode we discuss Karen's most recent book, The Evangelical Imagination: How Stories, Images, and Metaphors Created a Culture in Crisis, in which she outlines some of the cultural influences that have shaped our…

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Harnessing the power of the marketplace to achieve profound social impact; With Helen Hayes 46:56

6M ago46:56

46:56

In this conversation, Eric and Laurie, are joined by Helen Young Hayes, the founder and CEO of Activate Work. Helen shares her remarkable journey from being the daughter of Chinese immigrants to becoming a top portfolio manager and surviving the catastrophic United Flight 232 crash. She reveals the profound spiritual experiences that led her to ree…

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Understanding Charitable Gift Annuities: With George Duffin 40:40

6M ago40:40

40:40

In this conversation, Eric and Laurie are joined by George Duffin, the Director of Charitable Gift Annuity Services at the National Christian Foundation (NCF). They discuss the concept of charitable gift annuities and how they can be a valuable tool for individuals and organizations in their giving strategies. George explains that a charitable gift…

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The Servant Lawyer: How Faith Shapes Legal Practice 44:09

6M ago44:09

44:09

How might the example of Christ as a servant shape the field of law and those who have made justice their profession? These is the types of questions Robert Cochran addresses in his most recent book titled The Servant Lawyer: Facing the Challenges of Christian Faith in Everyday Law Practice. Listen in as Bob shares insights from his career, encoura…

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Working from the Inside Out; With Jeff Haanen 34:13

6M ago34:13

34:13

On this episode, Eric and Laurie sit down with Jeff Haanen, founder of the Denver Institute for Faith and Work, about the holistic message of generosity.They discuss the unintended consequences of a stewardship mentality, the importance of receiving God's generosity, and how generosity can be expressed through work and investing. Jeff emphasizes th…

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Aligning Investments with Values: With Jeff Shafer 50:46

6M ago50:46

50:46

In this episode, Eric and Laurie interview Jeff Shafer, CEO and co-founder of Common Good Capital. They discuss impact investing and how aligning investments with values can make a positive impact on people's lives. Jeff shares his personal journey and how a back surgery and subsequent crisis led him to shift his focus to impact investing. He expla…

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The Reach of a College without Walls with President Mordecai Brownlee 40:01

7M ago40:01

40:01

What does it look like to be a faithful presence in the field of education from a leadership level? How can community college help address the labor shortage in the state of CO? Listen in as we interview Dr. Mordecai Brownlee, the sixth President of the Community College of Aurora, as he shares his thoughts on the role that community college can pl…

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The Power of Complex Asset Gifting: Increasing Charitable Impact with Pete Gazlay 51:56

7M ago51:56

51:56

On this episode, Eric and Laurie are joined by Pete Gazlay. Pete shares his journey of faith, entrepreneurship, and generosity. He grew up in a middle-class family and came to know Jesus at the age of 17. Pete and his wife Linda started a commercial cleaning business called Total Facility Care, which grew over the years. In 2020, they went through …

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Being Part of God's Story Through Generosity; With Cody and Kealan Hobelmann 48:07

7M ago48:07

48:07

On this episode, Eric and Laurie are joined by Cody and Kealan Hobelmann. They discuss the concept of setting a financial finish line and the impact it can have on one's life. They share their personal stories of faith, generosity, and stewardship, and how these principles have shaped their financial decisions. The conversation also touches on the …

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Spiritual Formation, Politics, & Public Life with Michael Wear 53:06

7M ago53:06

53:06

What is the call of the Christian in this political moment? What do our politics reveal about us and our world? Join us was we embark on a short series titled "Faith In Public Life." For this series we will explore themes related to politics, Christian imagination, and public life. As we enter into an election year it is our hope that we would enga…

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Next-generation impact investing; with Molly Bolthouse Cipiti and Parker Samelson 50:09

7M ago50:09

50:09

In this episode, Parker Samelson and Molly Cipiti join Eric and Laurie for a discussion on next-gen involvement in philanthropy and investing. They also share their backgrounds, faith journeys, and the impact of generosity in their lives. The conversation highlights the unique characteristics of the Zillennial generation and their interest in impac…

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Solutions Series: Impact Foundation With Aimee Minnich 38:39

7M ago38:39

38:39

In this episode, Eric and Laurie interview Aimee Minnich, co-founder and general counsel for the Impact Foundation. They discuss Aimee's journey and career arc, the success of the Impact Foundation, investment opportunities and success stories, challenges and lessons learned, and the principle of gleaning. They also explore who the typical impact i…

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Better Together: Keys to Male-Female Collaboration (Part Two) 35:44

8M ago35:44

35:44

What does it look like to collaborate well in the workplace? What challenges do men and women face when working together? And how can we as Christian workers strive for a better and more complete picture of redemptive collaboration. In this episode, you will hear from Rebecca Johnson, Sarah Evers, and Darius Wise as we listen to a session from the …

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Solutions Series: TrustBridge Global with Paul Bolte 35:40

8M ago35:40

35:40

In this episode of the Generosity Now podcast, Eric and Laurie interview Paul Bolte from TrustBridge Global. They discuss the challenges of international giving and how TrustBridge Global provides a solution for donors who want to give to charities outside of the US. Paul shares his personal journey of faith and the importance of generosity and ste…

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Solutions Series: Community Impact Fund with Mike Scheid 35:58

8M ago35:58

35:58

In this episode, Eric and Laurie interview Mike Scheid, the Executive Director of the Community Impact Fund. The Community Impact Fund offers impact loans to individuals and families in need, providing a lifeline for those struggling to make ends meet. Mike shares his personal journey and how it has shaped his passion for helping others. He explain…

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Better Together: Keys to Male-Female Collaboration (Part One) 42:12

8M ago42:12

42:12

What does it look like to collaborate well in the workplace? What challenges do men and women face when working together? And how can we as Christian workers strive for a better and more complete picture of redemptive collaboration. In this episode, you will hear from Rebecca Johnson, Sarah Evers, and Darius Wise as we listen to session from past y…

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Solutions Series: Helping Hands with Shannon Hawkins Morris 28:55

8M ago28:55

28:55

In this episode, Eric and Laurie interview Shannon Hawkins Morris, Vice President of Helping Hands. They discuss the history and purpose of Helping Hands, a ministry that provides financial assistance to individuals and families in need. Shannon shares examples of projects they have supported, such as providing shoes for children in low-income scho…

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Solutions Series: Complex Asset Giving with Jeff Waldron 49:39

8M ago49:39

49:39

In this week's episode of the Generosity Now podcast, Eric and Laurie interview Jeff Waldron, a complex gift attorney with the National Christian Foundation (NCF). They discuss the power of asset-based giving and the various tools available for charitable giving. Jeff shares his personal journey of generosity and stewardship and how it led him to j…

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Strengthen Your Leadership through Prayer 39:03

8M ago39:03

39:03

What role can prayer play in an organization? When it comes to leadership how might we implement prayer as a key practice? In today's episode, we share the stage with our sibling podcast Teach Us To Pray hosted by Jeff Hoffmeyer, Denver Institute's VP of Advancement. For this conversation focused on prayer at an organizational level Jeff interviews…

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