Summary John 20:11-18 tells the story of the appearance of the resurrected Christ to Mary Magdalene. At its core, this story is about turning to Christ when we hear him speak our name. This is also what prayer is all about. Episode 71 | You are Named, You are Known, and that is Enough Hosted […]

Summary In this episode of the Faith & Work Podcast, we get to re-live some of the keynotes from Business for the Common Good 2026 as we dive deep into the transformative role of mercy in the workplace. Join us as Jeff Haanen and Karla Nugent share their journeys of integrating faith with business practices […]

Summary In this episode I continue to reflect on the story of Jesus’ anointing by an unnamed Woman in Mark 14. This woman’s understanding of Jesus is more aesthetic than it is cognitive. She longs for the form of Christ, a longing that is founded on her own brokenness. Episode 70 | Brokenness: Hers, His, […]

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 […]

Summary Mark 14:3-11 is the story of an unnamed woman who anoints Jesus with costly ointment. If we pray this passage, we are opening our lives to be cruciform, to be akin to this woman’s costly and extravagant devotion to King Jesus. Episode 69 | What the Gospel Smells Like: Praying with an Unnamed Woman […]

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 […]

Summary 2 Kings 22 is the little known story of the prophet Huldah, a faithful woman whose interpretation of the Torah led to a great season of repentance. In this episode I pair that story with Maurice Sendak’s Where the Wild Things Are, and suggest how our own repentance can be sustained by remembering and returning. […]

Summary In 2024, we released an amazing episode that bears repeating. Enjoy this Re-Release episode that is just as relevant as ever! 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 […]

Summary The conclusion of the book of Genesis, with Joseph’s words of forgiveness offered to his brothers, provides a profound parallel with the death of Jesus, and helps us understand and pray about God’s redemptive work. Episode 67 | God Means to Impose Hosted by Jeff Hoffmeyer, Denver Institute’s Vice President of Advancement and Theologian in Residence, […]

Summary In this episode of the Faith and Work podcast, Ross Chapman and Brian Gray explore the complex relationship between identity and work from a Christian perspective. They discuss how societal pressures often lead individuals to derive their sense of worth from their professional accomplishments, contrasting this with the biblical view that identity is rooted […]

Summary In this episode, a joyful exposition of both Genesis 28 and Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven,” I suggest that prayer is akin to Jacob’s setting up of a pillar in acknowledgement of God’s presence. Episode 66 | Stairway to Heaven (Pt 2): The Slow Build Epic Hosted by Jeff Hoffmeyer, Denver Institute’s Vice President of Advancement […]

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. […]