Voices from the Workplace: The Work of Care with Dr. Matt Mahlberg & Cindy Chang Mahlberg

Summary In this episode of the Faith & Work podcast, host Ross Chapman continues our “Voices from the Workplace” series with a deep dive into the world of healthcare. He sits down with husband-and-wife team Dr. Matt Mahlberg and Cindy Chang Mahlberg, who lead the Colorado Center for Dermatology and Skin Surgery. Together, they explore […]

Voices from the Workplace: In the Hospital with Andy and Barb Wood

Summary In this Voices from the Workplace episode, Joanna Meyer talks with husband and wife Barb and Andy Wood about their unexpected mid-career transition from ministry into healthcare. Andy now serves as a hospital chaplain and Barb as an OB-GYN nurse, placing them at two very different but deeply meaningful moments of life in the […]

The Pressure that Could Make or Break Your Workforce with Nicole Riehl

Summary Nicole elaborates on the current trends affecting the workforce, including the aging population, low birth rates, and the need for human capital in a rapidly changing job market. She emphasizes the importance of supporting employees with caregiving responsibilities, whether for children or aging parents, and how businesses can benefit from investing in childcare solutions. […]

When Work Goes to Church

Summary How can pastors better care for and disciple people in their everyday work? In this episode of the Faith and Work Podcast, Ross sits down with Matt Rusten of Made to Flourish to explore how churches can more fully connect faith and work. Then, we’re excited to share a replay from our friends at […]

What if I’m not good at prayer?

Summary Ross Chapman sits down with Jeff Hoffmeyer, host of our sister podcast Teach Us To Pray, to unpack the story behind Teach Us To Pray, from its beginnings to its theological and spiritual vision. Together, they explore prayer, beauty, and how a life of prayer shapes both faith and work. Along the way, you […]

Inside the FOR Campaign: Hopes, Hard Questions, & What’s Next

Summary In this episode of the Faith and Work podcast, Ross Chapman engages with teammates Abby Worland, Joanna Meyer, and Grace Bryan to discuss the latest update of the FOR Campaign at the Denver Institute. They reflect on their personal & professional experiences, wins, and challenges faced as we close the campaign’s first two years. […]

Denver Institute Awarded $4.5M Lilly Endowment Storytelling Grant

December 15, 2025 DENVER, CO – Denver Institute for Faith & Work has received a grant of $4,500,000.00 from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its National Storytelling Initiative on Christian Faith and Life 2025. The grant will support the CityGate Storytelling Initiative: Parables for Transformation through Work, a five-year national project designed to identify, produce, and […]

Voices from the Workplace: Approaches to Education with Hilary Oswald & Bill Kurtz

Summary In this conversation, we engage with Bill Kurtz and Hilary Oswald to explore two distinct educational approaches shaped by faith and community. Bill Kurtz, founder of the Denver Schools of Science and Technology, shares his journey from Wall Street to education, emphasizing the importance of human dignity and the belief that every child can […]

Voices from the Workplace: Public Education with Jim McKenney and Irvin Scott

Summary In this conversation, we get to hear from 2 people who have spent their career faithfully serving in public education. Irvin Scott emphasizes the critical role of teachers in society and the importance of showing appreciation for their hard work, and encourages listeners to reflect on their gratitude towards educators and highlights the challenges […]

Voices from the Workplace: Art and Business with The Weidmann’s

Summary In this episode of the Faith in Work podcast, artists Jake and Hannah Weidmann discuss how their work disciples them, how their work as artists has revealed to them different aspects of God and how their marriage has also shaped their art and business. The conversation emphasizes the importance of storytelling in art, the […]

Voices from the Workplace: Become a Story Leader with TC Johnstone

Summary In this episode of the Faith and Work Podcast, host Ross Chapman engages with TC Johnstone, an impact documentary filmmaker, to explore the intersection of faith, storytelling, and the arts. They discuss the importance of storytelling in various contexts, the role of curiosity and self-awareness in engaging with others, and the SPEAK framework for […]

Themes from “Nailing It”: Why Successful Leadership Demands Suffering & Surrender

Summary Exclusive sneak peak into our Women, Work, & Calling 2025 keynote speaker’s talk: Reverend Dr. Nicole Massey-Martin COO at Christianity Today. Dr. Martin joins us today to discuss her journey as a leader, and calls us to to crucify our ministry idols and nail our outdated leadership practices to the cross. As she shares […]

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