Best TrueWorks Podcasts (2024)

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An Ingenious Model for Early Education 49:33

10M ago49:33

49:33

On this episode of We Built This City, Doug interviews Jaciel Castro from Community Preschools in Houston. Like our other guests, Jaciel's journey begins outside of Houston. Hear of Jaciel's important service to young children in Houston, how this service was inspired by his mother, and how he has a plan for it to grow. To learn more about TrueWork…

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Every Shelter Turns Billboards into Roofs 1:02:47

10M ago1:02:47

1:02:47

Join us as Doug and Joshua chat with Scott Key, the founder of Every Shelter. Scott shares his story, both his life and his professional one, and notes how he first comes across the idea of using billboards for refugee roofs. To learn more about TrueWorks, visit trueworkshouston.org.By TrueWorks

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A Little Grocer with Big Impact 50:45

10M ago50:45

50:45

Join us as Doug interviews David Quan, an attorney in Houston, Texas. David shares the story of his family’s small but influential grocery store that provided goods for its customers and fostered a sense of camaraderie in its community. To learn more about TrueWorks, visit trueworkshouston.org.By TrueWorks

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The Call to Houston 48:50

10M ago48:50

48:50

Join us as Doug interviews Alf Halverson, senior pastor of Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church. Hear about Alf's Norwegian heritage, lutefisk, and the radical generosity to the community that he participates in. Like our other We Built This City Guest, Alf's story begins outside of Houston but H-Town eventually lures him in an unexpected way. To lea…

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Vocation, Education, and Purpose 52:32

10M ago52:32

52:32

Join us as Doug interviews Mark Carleton, head of school for Presbyterian School. Mark challenges us and his students to "live a good life with skills that God has given you" to make a difference in the community. To learn more about TrueWorks, visit trueworkshouston.org.By TrueWorks

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The Making of the TrueWorks Story 52:23

11M ago52:23

52:23

Join us as Joshua interviews Doug Meikle, the founder of TrueWorks. Doug begins his life in Scotland as an engineer but eventually comes to Houston to start TrueWorks. He shares that he began TrueWorks to help Christians find God’s purpose for their work. To learn more about TrueWorks, visit trueworkshouston.org.…

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You Are What You Love 25:34

1+ y ago25:34

25:34

Our bodies become what we put in them, with nutrition and exercise we get health; with junk food we get flabby. What about our hearts? Our hearts do not eat things like our body and mouths do. Rather, our hearts love and by our loving, we become (eventually) the object of our loves. We live only by loving and God does not encourage less but MORE lo…

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Life After, Life after Death 29:35

1+ y ago29:35

29:35

Death and taxes. These are certain. What comes after taxes is less money in our pocket. What comes after death is, for Christians, often thought to include floating clouds, spirits, and cherubim. This is not the life that Jesus and the New Testament promise. In this podcast, and with the help of N. T. Wright, we consider how the bodily resurrection…

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More than Moral 29:10

1+ y ago29:10

29:10

Most people, whether Christian or not, have enough sense to know that we should not exploit one another. Instead, we should treat one another with respect and morality. Christians often think that "being moral" is all that God calls Christians to in their personal life and the workplace. This is wrong. God calls Christians to much more, and it is s…

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Our Image as Makers 27:17

1+ y ago27:17

27:17

Most of us do not consider ourselves "artists" and under one definition of artists, most of us are not. Yet, everyone makes things. Christian believe that humans are made in God's image and that all humans are makers. Fujimura uses this imagery and his expertise as an artist to present a life vision characterized by beautiful making--even for those…

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Immense Freedom 28:12

1+ y ago28:12

28:12

Join us as we dive into a discussion about sovereignty and the works of Abraham Kuyper — who's intelect inspired much of the work we do at TrueWorks. Discover that when we love God and order our loves well, the byproduct is an immense freedom, shorn of restrictions.By TrueWorks

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Changing The World? 24:40

1+ y ago24:40

24:40

Jesus changed the entire world and he asks his followers to do nothing less. But what does this mean and how are Christians supposed to go about doing it? Some think that "love is all we need"--as long as Christians love people, cultural change will follow suit. Others disagree and think that Christian need to be strategic in influencing cultural i…

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The Public Common Ground 25:20

1+ y ago25:20

25:20

How are Christians to accomplish good objectives in the market place and the public square? God works through various means and Christians must find common ground to achieve goals with those who do not share their worldview. In this episode, we talk about the pitfalls and benefits of this approach and how we we think Christians can prayerfully and …

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Why Work? 35:29

1+ y ago35:29

35:29

Why do we work? Most of us work but rarely do we reflect on why we work. Upon some reflection, we see that work is necessary to make a living. Of course this is true, but does the answer stop there? As the second world war came to an end, new vocational and economic possibilities showed themselves. Dorothy Sayers provides a Christian answer to why …

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God's Work Behind the Scenes 31:38

1+ y ago31:38

31:38

God is at work in all things that are good in the world, whether those things are explicitly Christian or not. This work is by God's grace, his common grace. This theme influences how we live, the recreation and the work we pursue, even what we think is worth pursuing. Join us as we discuss this and other related topics!…

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Love, the Sum of All Virtue 31:04

1+ y ago31:04

31:04

Love is perhaps the most profound of all human experiences. From romantic love to friendship, from our loved hobbies and activities. Love takes several different forms. Does the form change when we turn to God's love or the love that God expects of his followers? In this podcast, we look at two authors who describe God's love as, paradoxically, con…

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Life Together: Christians in Community 22:24

1+ y ago22:24

22:24

It is neither a common purpose nor an idea that binds Christians together. Instead, it is Christ himself. Dietrich Bonhoeffer argues that Christians have forgotten their common bond and have emptied the Church's vitality. Even though Bonhoeffer wrote three-quarters of a century ago, his admonishments remain relevant. Join us as we discuss them!…

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Hope in Life and in What Is to Come 32:10

1+ y ago32:10

32:10

There are several diverging perspectives on life. Progressivism thinks that humanity is getting better. Nihilism proposes that there is nothing worth getting better at. For Christians, Easter defines all of life. Easter shows us that our current life is intimately connected with the eternal life to come. Christians have yet to understand this or ac…

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Transformed by Union 29:56

2y ago29:56

29:56

What difference does Christ make to how we live in our day-to-day lives? Most think that if Christ even makes a difference, it is simply by providing a rulebook of "do's and don'ts." John Calvin suggests otherwise. It is not a rulebook that Christ gives us--he gives us his very self. This giving of himself results in Christians being mystically "un…

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A Free Servant 28:10

2y ago28:10

28:10

What is our duty to our neighbor? Does the gospel obligate us to serve him? Martin Luther argues that the Christian is not obligated to his neighbors since the gospel sets him free. Instead, the Christian is the free servant of his neighbor. Join us as we discuss this paradoxical idea and its implications.…

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From Longing to Love 28:07

2y ago28:07

28:07

"Our hearts are restless until they rest in God," Augustine of Hippo said in the 5th century. The temporal distance of Augustine does nothing to eliminate the relevance of his insight into the human condition. Join us as we discuss this critical thinker's enduring importance for us today.By TrueWorks

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In Christ: Our Union and Glory 22:07

2y ago22:07

22:07

A believer's work does not achieve redemption--his work lives out redemption. In this episode, we explore the nature of Jesus Christ's redemption and its significance for the believer. We discuss the believer's union and glorification in Christ and its implications for our professional lives.By TrueWorks

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Defining Worldview 21:02

2y ago21:02

21:02

In this episode, we put the concept of worldview into practice. We consider three worldviews in Western history: Plato of Athens, Niccolò Machiaveli, and Benjamin Franklin. After analyzing these historical figures, we offer tips on how to use worldview analysis in everyday life.By TrueWorks

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Rethinking Worldview 30:06

2y ago30:06

30:06

We all see the world in a particular way. We bring beliefs, feelings, history, and assumptions to each moment of our life. This series of assumptions about “the way things really are” is called a "worldview"--the basic lens by which we come to understand the world and our place in it. Join us as we discuss worldview in this episode.…

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Renewing of Creation 36:19

2y ago36:19

36:19

In this podcast, we talk about the aspects of earthly existence that are intimately connected to the renewing of creation that is to come. Richard Mouw's little piece "The Ships of Tarshish" serves as the discussion material.By TrueWorks

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Unpacking Interpretation 25:39

2y ago25:39

25:39

In this episode, we discuss how to approach reading the Bible. We use Donald Bloesch's article "A Christological Hermeneutic" as a topical launching pad and guide.By TrueWorks

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From Chaos To Covenant 17:09

2y ago17:09

17:09

In this inaugural episode, we explore the journey from chaos to covenant through a conversation on Sandra Richter's book, Epic of Eden.By TrueWorks

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Introduction to the Faith & Work Intensive 32:00

2y ago32:00

32:00

In this episode Joshua and Doug introduce the Faith & Work Intensive podcast and course hosted throughout the city in Houston, TX. They discuss expectations in the course, the content, some of their background, and what is to come later in the season.By TrueWorks

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12 - The Entrepreneurial Spirit With Joel Patzke of TrueWorks Roofing 1:21:01

2y ago1:21:01

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Joel Patzke of TrueWorks Roofing discusses his entrepreneurial spirt stemming from curb painting, restaurant ownership and eventually roofing company ownership. Joel outlines how the restaurant experience shaped his hiring process and business practices along with how roofing companies can thrive during economic downturn. Learn more about Joel's Ho…

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11- Holding Your Roofing Company to a High Standard with Quinn Martin of MCSquared 1:11:12

2y ago1:11:12

1:11:12

Quinn Martin is a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to his roofing company, MCSquared Roofing in Burlington, NC. But his attention to detail allows his company to operate at the highest standard. On this Roofer's Paradise episode, Quinn tells his roofing origin story along with how he's found the best ways to make money roofing with his business…

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10 - Taking Pride in Your Roofing Business with Devan Gallardo with All Exterior Solutions 52:34

2y ago52:34

52:34

Devan Gallardo of All Exterior Solutions Inc did his first roofing job at 15 years old. At the time, Devan thought he would never want to do another roofing gig. Today, Devan owns a successful family-run roofing company in Denver, CO. Devan's success stems from his continues personal development and his insistence on taking pride in his roofing com…

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9 - Thriving in an Evolving Roofing Industry with Justin Woodruff of Roof Central 1:14:05

2y ago1:14:05

1:14:05

Justin Woodruff of Roof Central Talks about the challenges of thriving in an evolving industry. As an entrepreneur, Justin has experience with other trades. He talks about the importance of keeping good people around you and constantly learning. You can find more about Roof Central at: https://www.roofcentral.com/ Learn more or become a guest at ro…

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8 - Commercial Roofing Business Success with Ken Byler of Great Lakes Commercial 1:01:30

2y ago1:01:30

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Ken Byler of Great Lakes Commercial Roofing LLC entered the roofing business after working commercial roof jobs with his uncle. Today, Ken runs a succesful commercial company in Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio, and Eastern Iowa. Ken joins the Roofer's Paradise podacast to discuss business mentorship, mindset, and the traits of a succesful business owner…

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7 - Investing in Your Future Self with Brett Huizenga of Hometown Roofing 1:15:07

2+ y ago1:15:07

1:15:07

Brett Huizenga of Hometown Roofing in Omaha, NE joins Roofer's Paradise to discuss investing in his future self with 401(k), stock portfolios, and building a roofing brand. Brett comes from a financial background having worked for TD Ameritrade. His experience in the financial space gives him the insights of how to keep his company profitable while…

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6 - Pro Football to Roofing Success with Otis Floyd of Paramount Roofing & Consulting 54:34

2+ y ago54:34

54:34

After graduating from Louisville with a degree in Criminal Justice, Otis Floyd played 11 seasons of professional football in the CFL and XFL. Otis spent a decade-plus as an insurance adjustor before starting his own company called Paramount Roofing & Consulting. This experience allowed Otis to become an expert in job costing and other areas of the …

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5 - Starting a Roofing Company in a Small Market with Curt Visser of Property Revolution 47:53

2+ y ago47:53

47:53

Curt Visser of Property Revolution joins Nolen Walker on The Roofer's Paradise Podcast to discuss starting his roofing company in a small market. Curt discusses joining Breakthrough Academy to help systemize his roofing business and have accountability. Learn more about Property Revolution at: https://www.mypropertyrevolution.com/ Update for Roofer…

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4 - Building Profitable Roofing Business Systems with Mike Mataraza 1:10:35

2+ y ago1:10:35

1:10:35

Mike Mataraza joins Roofer's Paradise to discuss building profitable roofing business systems to achieve your lifestyle dreams. Nolen outlines the importance of business coaching and keeping yourself anchored to your dreams. Learn more about Mike Mataraza at: https://www.coachwithmike.com/ Update for Roofer's Paradise guest promo Update for Roofing…

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3 - Building a Roofing Brand With Jesse McMullen of Sargon Roofing & Restoration 1:19:46

2+ y ago1:19:46

1:19:46

Jesse McMullen and Wesley Bryce of Sargon Roofing & Restoration join Nolen Walker on Roofer's Paradise to discuss the keys to building a local roofing brand in 2022. Nolen provides context to brand building based on his experience in the home security industry along with his 12 years of providing high-quality marketing services to roofers. Learn mo…

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2 - How Shingle Rejuvenation Can Increase Close Rates by 18% With Tyler Trimbath of Roof Rejuv 52:55

2+ y ago52:55

52:55

Tyler Trimbath of Roof Rejuv joins Nolen Walker on Roofer's Paradise to discuss the exciting asphalt shingle replenishment product known as Roof Rejuv. Tyler discusses how Roof Rejuv can increase closing rates by 18% and provide an affordable alternative for asphalt shingle repair and replacement. In addition, Tyler dives into how this shingle reju…

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1 - Why You Need a Roofing Business Coach With Scott Miller of The Growth League 50:35

2+ y ago50:35

50:35

On the first episode of Roofers Paradise, Scott Miller of The Growth Leauge joins Nolen Walker to discuss the value of business coaching, business strategies and preparing your roofing company for sale - whether you plan to sell it or not. Nolen and Scott also dive into franchising's pros and cons, accountability, and the pursuit of dreams. Learn m…

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