Christ at Work

Executive, Wife, & Mom for the Kingdom | Paige Robinson

In this episode of the Christ at Work Podcast, we sit down with Paige Robinson, CEO and founder of an innovative executive search firm that specializes in equipping venture-backed businesses with strategic leadership hires. Paige shares her journey as a Christian business leader, weaving her faith into high-stakes professional environments and balancing her family values alongside her professional endeavors.
Paige's insights delve into how faith informs her leadership style, from viewing work as a calling to integrating Kingdom values daily. Her company, which partners with founders often at pivotal growth phases, serves as a beacon of Kingdom principles in action—prioritizing people over processes and integrity over immediate gains.
Throughout our discussion, Paige offers a transparent look at the challenges and triumphs of her career, including navigating identity and success, her transformative experience with the Praxis program, and the spiritual recalibrations that have deepened her faith and professional resolve.
Join us as Paige outlines practical strategies for bringing one's faith into the workplace, fostering a culture of grace and redemption, and ensuring that Kingdom ethics shape business practices. Her story is a compelling reminder of the impact that faith-driven leadership can have on the business world and beyond.
Resources Mentioned: 
Every Good Endeavor by Tim Keller
The Praxis Program
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Engage with Us: Are you inspired to bring more of your faith into your daily work? Do you find it challenging to merge your spiritual beliefs with your professional life? We'd love to hear about your experiences or answer any questions you might have. Drop us a comment on our platform or reach out through our social media channels. Make sure to follow us so you don't miss out on more episodes that explore the intersection of faith and work.

Entrepreneurial Business As Ministry | Faithfulness in Leadership | Casey Cease | Ep. 5

In this episode, we welcome Casey Cease, an entrepreneur, marketer, and business coach who integrates his Christian faith into his professional life. Casey shares his journey from being a pastor to running several businesses, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a gospel-centric approach in all ventures. He discusses how his past experiences, including a life-changing car crash and various leadership roles, have shaped his entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to Christ-centered values. Casey also provides practical advice on how to reflect one's faith in the workplace through gratitude, asking better questions, and maintaining integrity. Throughout the conversation, Casey highlights real-life examples of coaching clients, dealing with business challenges, and the significance of being led by the Holy Spirit in all endeavors.
Despite the hustle of his various enterprises, Casey remains focused on making his work kingdom-centered and Christ-focused. He elaborates on his methodology of integrating faith into his businesses and cultivating a gospel-centric worldview through practical applications of biblical principles. Casey discusses the challenges and rewards of leaving full-time ministry to engage in the business world and shares personal stories of witnessing transformation in his clients and colleagues.
He touches on dealing with failure and opposition, both as a Christian entrepreneur and in maintaining integrity and transparency in business practices. Casey offers valuable insights on being led by the Spirit, practicing gratitude, and asking genuine open-ended questions to foster meaningful conversations. 
Connect with Casey through his website (CaseyCease.com), podcast (TheCaseyCeaseShow.com), or social media to explore more of his journey and insights.
Mentioned Resources:
When I Don't Desire God: How to Fight For Joy by John Piper
Practicing the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence
The Gospel of John
Engage with Us: Are you inspired to bring more of your faith into your daily work? Do you find it challenging to merge your spiritual beliefs with your professional life? We'd love to hear about your experiences or answer any questions you might have. Drop us a comment on our platform or reach out through our social media channels. Make sure to follow us so you don't miss out on more episodes that explore the intersection of faith and work.

Spiritual Warfare in A Warehouse | Work As Mission | Brad Weir | Ep. 4

This week on Christ at Work, Brad Weir, who brings a wealth of experience from his days as a business executive. Brad shares his unique journey and practical insights on living out a Christian life right where you are. Brad's stories shed light on how faith can deeply influence professional environments. Join us as we explore how everyday work settings are unexpected opportunities for faith-based transformation and kingdom work.
Show Notes
Today, Brad Weir recalls some of the ways that he was intentional about sharing Christ while working in a secular environment. Starting with his early career in advertising, he shares that a confrontation with a coworker sparked his own spiritual awakening. Brad discusses how this pivotal moment led him to view his work as a ministry, influencing not only his career path but also his approach to leadership and relationships at work.
Brad dives deep into the idea of marketplace ministry, sharing personal stories that illustrate how traditional work environments can be ripe for spiritual outreach and growth. He explains how his approach to ministry doesn't require a pulpit but starts right in the office, transforming everyday interactions into opportunities for grace and witness.
One poignant example Brad offers involves a simple act of kindness—changing how a coworker was addressed to restore dignity and respect, significantly impacting workplace culture. Such actions, he notes, subtly weave the gospel into the fabric of daily life, influencing perceptions and behaviors.
Brad also stresses the importance of authenticity in expressing faith at work. He shares how admitting faults and asking for forgiveness have not only helped him grow personally but have also opened doors to meaningful spiritual conversations with colleagues. These interactions, according to Brad, are the bedrock of effective ministry, where the authenticity of one's faith journey can encourage others to reflect on their own spiritual paths.
Through the discussion, Brad continuously emphasizes that every Christian is called to minister right where they are, using their unique platforms and daily interactions to foster environments of kindness, respect, and spiritual curiosity.
Engage with Us: Are you inspired to bring more of your faith into your daily work? Do you find it challenging to merge your spiritual beliefs with your professional life? We'd love to hear about your experiences or answer any questions you might have. Drop us a comment on our platform or reach out through our social media channels. Make sure to follow us so you don't miss out on more episodes that explore the intersection of faith and work.

What is the Kingdom? | Worldview Foundations For Work | Michael Craven | Ep. 3

Join us on this episode of Christ at Work as we welcome S. Michael Craven, an influential thinker and speaker on Christian worldview and the Kingdom. Michael is a sought-after speaker, author, and the VP & Dean of the Colson Fellows Program at the Colson Center for Christian Worldview.  Michael explores the deeper motivations behind integrating faith into professional life, sharing how biblical narratives demonstrate a bigger picture of what God has created us for. Discover the transformative impact of living the fullness of the Kingdom out in every area of your life. 
Show Notes
In today’s episode, Michael Craven teaches us that the Kingdom of God has had impacts beyond just simple personal salvation. God's love for the Cosmos is demonstrated in His redemption of all things. Because Christ's rule and reign encompass all of Creation, we as God's people and image-bearers, are participating in organizing, co-creating, and restoring His world in every facet of human life. He elaborates on how the comprehensive narrative of creation, fall, redemption, and restoration informs and motivates believers to see a bigger view of the Kingdom's work - especially in their day to day workplaces and with the people they see everyday. 
Michael introduces his perspective by first sharing a quote by C.S. Lewis, underlining how Christianity helps us see all life, including our professional endeavors, in a new light. Michael stresses that understanding our role in God’s creation and the continuation of His work is essential for any Christian in the marketplace.
Throughout the episode, Michael explains the "four-chapter gospel" and its implications for our vocational callings. He emphasizes the role of common grace through work, which serves both believers and non-believers by improving the world incrementally. This discussion opens up insights into how Christians can live out their faith in secular workplaces, impacting culture and society effectively. In his final insight, he cautions to not think of the gospel purely in an instrumental way - solely for evangelism, moral and ethical values, or so that you can give money to spiritual work, but to see the gospel as the restoring of God's right ways across all of civilization's aspects.  A good news that will culminate in his Christ's government being established here on earth for eternity. 
Mentioned Resources:
How Now Shall We Live by Charles Colson
Dominion: How the Christian Revolution Remade the World by Tom Holland
The Beginning and End of All Things: A Biblical Theology of Creation and New Creation by Edward W. Klink 
How Then Should We Work: Rediscovering the Biblical Doctrine of Work by Hugh Whelchel
The Colson Fellows Program
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Real Estate & Faith: Building on Beliefs | Haro Setian | Ep. 2

Join us on this episode of the Christ at Work Podcast as we sit down with Haro Setian, a real estate entrepreneur who is integrating Christian values into his business practices. From Greenville, South Carolina, Haro shares how his faith influences his approach to business leadership and operations. Discover the transformative power of faith in the workplace and learn practical ways to embody the kingdom of God in your daily professional life.
Show Notes
In today’s discussion, Haro Setian takes us through his journey of blending faith with business. Haro explains the foundational aspects of his faith-driven approach, detailing how Christian principles can impact business practices and workplace culture.
Throughout the episode, Haro offers insights into the practical implementation of spiritual practices within his companies. He emphasizes the importance of creating a culture that prioritizes healing, restoration, and personal growth, underpinned by daily huddles focused on scriptural studies and prayer.
Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of how to make their businesses more kingdom-focused through examples like ensuring Sabbath observance for employee rest and integrating a giving arm to support the community. Haro candidly shares changes he has made within his personal life & business to align more closely with biblical values.
Mentioned Resources:
Why Business Matters to God by Jeff Van Duzer
Every Good Endeavor by Tim Keller
R.G. Letourneau's books were also an inspiration to Haro Setian early in his career
As we wrap up, Haro reflects on the continuous journey of spiritual and professional growth, offering encouragement to listeners on integrating faith into their business practices. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of faith and professional development.
Engage with Us: We encourage you to reflect on how you can implement similar practices in your workplace. Feel free to share your thoughts or questions about integrating faith into your work life by commenting or reaching out through our social media channels.

Medical Practice & Faith: Healing with Grace | Dr. Ben McKinney | Ep. 1

In this episode, we interview Dr. Ben McKinney. He is a physician at Baylor Scott & White Health, & a faculty member for the A&M School of Medicine. Listen in to hear Dr. McKinney's stories of sharing his hope in Christ with patients and residents as he walks out his calling in the field of medicine. 

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Welcome to "Christ at Work," the podcast where your faith and profession converge.
Have you ever wished your job had deeper meaning connected to your faith? Perhaps you’ve toyed with the idea of entering ministry or seeking a role that feels more impactful. You're not alone—many Christians grapple with these thoughts. 
Hello, kingdom workers! I’m Matt Templeton, and I’m here to share stories to inspire you to embody the Kingdom's purposes right in your workplace. "Christ at Work" isn’t just a podcast; it’s a call to action. We bring you stories from believers integrating Christ into their daily work and making a real impact.
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