Do you ever have questions about money and finances? Does it leave you feeling anxious or uncertain? On Walking Worthy, Julie Busteed and Lauren Stibgen talk with guest Valerie Hogan about finances. Valerie talks about her role in ministries and why she co-wrote the book Wise Women Managing Money with her mom Miriam Neff. They also discuss: How we should view our role as stewards of finances. If there are different views on how to manage money across the generations. Advice for women just starting their career. If there is a certain amount to save or give. What to know about fear of scarcity. Advice for women who are moving to retirement or reinvention. Common mistakes women are making—and how to avoid them. How to approach estate planning. How spouses can align around money. Wise women in the Bible that manage money. Learn more at: https://www.wisewomenmanagingmoney.com/ This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be regarded as personalized investment advice or relied upon for investment decisions and is not intended to provide legal or tax advice. Valerie Hogan is an employee of Clearwater Capital Partners. All opinions expressed by her are solely her own opinion and do not reflect the opinion of Clearwater Capital Partners.
What if one of the most freeing choices you could make today is to live unoffendable? On Walking Worthy, Julie Busteed and Lauren Stibgen talk about releasing anger and choosing love instead—and what they learned from the book Unoffendable by Brant Hansen. They also discuss: How to choose not to be offended. The dangers of "righteous" anger and judgements. The power of the cross and redemption—and that we don't get to choose who God saves. How narratives can be different—and why it is important to turn our eyes to Jesus. How rest is different culturally for people—and how anger and rest are always at odds. A closer look at the importance of Ephesians 4:26 and James 1:19-21. Thoughts on dealing with Biblical conflict resolution. The importance of working together as the body of Christ. Learn more about: Unoffendable by Brant Hansen https://www.amazon.com/Unoffendable-Change-Better-updated-chapters/dp/1400333598
Do you feel unseen and unloved? On Walking Worthy, Julie Busteed and Lauren Stibgen talk about how we can keep showing up, even when we feel unloved and unseen. They explore how this topic relates to what happens with Naomi in the Book of Ruth. They also discuss: How we can sometimes feel in a foreign land when we go to work. What it looks like to return to God's land. The importance of finding community to call on. The story of the woman at the well and the woman with the blood issue. How we can talk about what we have been saved from. How writing our testimonies down can be beneficial. The nuance and difference between abiding and remaining. Learn more about: Bible Study: https://christianworkingwoman.org/events/zoom-bible-studies/ Zoom Get-Together: https://christianworkingwoman.org/events/zoom-get-togethers/ Prayer Warriors in the Workplace: https://christianworkingwoman.org/prayer-warriors-in-the-workplace/ Prayer Request: https://christianworkingwoman.org/create-prayer-request/
Are you a busy mom juggling work and family life? On Walking Worthy, Sherri Arndt talks with busy working moms, Karin Tuurie and Jenn Miller, about the biggest challenges as working moms. They also talk about: Time management strategies to maintain balance. How they take care of themselves so they can take care of everybody else. How to find quiet time with the Lord. Habits to help get through the trying days. How to approach mom guilt. Advice for newer working moms.
Did a recent layoff or company downsizing put you back in the job market? On Walking Worthy, Mary Lowman and Vivette Payne talk about what to do when you lose your job. They also talk about: The most important thing getting started. What potential employers are paying attention to. How you know when your resume is in good shape. How to tap into the hidden job market. Tips for Zoom interviews. What to say about the layoff and downsizing in an interview. Some things we need as Christ followers to prepare us for this experience.
What does it mean to abide with Jesus? On Walking Worthy, Julie Busteed and Lauren Stibgen talk about how prayer can help us abide in Jesus—and how meaningful it is to do that in a community of believers. They also talk about: Examples of the power of prayer in their own lives. How women hold things differently and the power of getting comfortable in community. The importance of being equally yoked. The growth they have seen through prayer. What the Bible says about prayer and encouraging each other. The call to confession to one another. How to find or start a prayer group. Learn more about Prayer Warriors in the Workplace, https://christianworkingwoman.org/prayer-warriors-in-the-workplace/
We typically move at a breakneck speed—but is faster always the best option? On Walking Worthy, Julie Busteed and Lauren Stibgen talk about what it means to live an unhurried life. They discuss the book, An Unhurried Life by Alan Fadling, and their thoughts about the book. They also talk about: The importance of abiding with God in quiet moments. How The Christian Working Woman mission aligns. What happens when we are hurried. How working women can put boundaries in place to protect the Sabbath. Examples of how Jesus rested and the story of the Good Samaritan. Clear signs that point to the need to pause and the unexpected unhurried. How to live an unhurried life. An Unhurried Life by Alan Fadling https://www.unhurriedliving.com/an-unhurried-life Zoom Get-Together with Gem Fadling https://christianworkingwoman.org/event/monthly-zoom-get-together-gem-fadling/
Have you ever been impacted by someone's story? Or do you have a story that you think could impact someone else? On Walking Worthy, Lauren Stibgen talks with Kelly Olson who is the executive director of The Baton Pass—a nonprofit organization that exists to empower women to overcome through the sharing of stories within safe and sacred spaces. They also discuss: Kelly's journey and what led her to where she is at today. How work shaped her faith and how faith shaped her work. Examples of how God is still writing people's stories. The importance of seeing people over productivity. What intersections exist between for-profit work and nonprofit work. How ministries can work better together. A favorite Bible verse and an inspiring woman in the Bible.
How do you keep track of your spending and ensure you're managing your money wisely? On Walking Worthy, Julie Busteed and Sherri Arndt talk about why budgets are important. Sherri says setting a budget allows our money to work for us, and not control us. They also talk about: What percentage of people stress about financials. What the Bible has to say about our money. How a budget has been valuable in Sherri's life. How to start a budget. How to figure how much you should be saving. How to get creative with a budget in a tight season. Resource mentioned: EveryDollar App: https://www.ramseysolutions.com/ramseyplus/everydollar
Have you ever thought of love as being a KPI (key performance indicator) on your job? On Walking Worthy, Lauren Stibgen and Utibe Bassey discuss their love for Jesus and how work is the best place to reach people. They also talk about: Utibe's work at Dominion Energy and her passion projects. How to coach a team to embrace customers. How people are the collateral damage of the way business is done. How the greatest commandment shows up at work. If we should measure how we lead people. Five indicators of love to consider.
How do you respond when you lose your job? On Walking Worthy, Mary Lowman and Maribeth Foley talk about her story and her career life. She says she started as a graphic designer and realized she loved to be an advocate for the creative and the development teams with other areas of the business. They also talk about: Job elimination in corporate America. The most challenging part of job loss. The importance of reaching out to prayer warriors during this time. Her spiritual journey—and how it helped her during job loss. How the Psalms come into play during a job loss. How to pay attention while looking for a new job. How to deal with fears during this time.
How can you use this Christmas season as an opportunity to share your faith? On Walking Worthy, Mary Lowman and Lisa Bishop talk about how people are more open at Christmastime—and ideas for how to share your faith in work and in life. They also talk about: How to bring Jesus into the center. The importance of focusing on advent. How to approach office holiday parties. A challenge to reach out to someone who will be alone at the holidays. Some ideas to display the love of Jesus on Christmas Day. A hymn to consider this holiday season.
How do you show up at work and not be ashamed of the gospel even though it might be offensive to some? On Walking Worthy, Mary Lowman and Lisa Bishop talk about why we are called to be lights in the world and how we live this out. They also talk about: How to show up in the workplace. Some scenarios that could come up at work. How the gospel is the power of God. An example from Lisa's work. The importance of counting the cost. Staying focused on not pleasing man, but rather on pleasing God.
How do we lead confidently as Christian women in the workplace? Lauren Stibgen and Catherine Gates, Executive Director for Polished Network, talk about her work and her book, The Confidence Cornerstone. They also talk about: Her journey and how it shaped her view of leadership. The scripture that resonates with Catherine. How God created women for work. Examples of women leaders in the Bible. Mentorship and how women are built for relationship. Practical tips from the book for the audience to deploy.
Meet a female executive who shares leadership responsibilities at the Museum of the Bible. Lauren Stibgen and Tracy Thomas, chief development officer, Museum of the Bible, talk about her long career in advancing the Bible and the importance of God's Word in our lives as Christian working women. They also talk about: The mission of the Museum of the Bible and her role at the company. How it engages in the community of Washington, D.C. How she has seen God move throughout her career. How faith has shaped her approach to leadership. How a Christian working woman should approach giving. Why you can't be about the Bible if the Bible isn't changing you.
How do you avoid being consumed by your job and your work becoming your identity? Mary Lowman and Lisa Bishop talk about why it is so important to guard our heart and mind because it can be so tempting to put our identity in our work. They also talk about: The Gospel of John and how he identifies himself as the one Jesus loves. What Paul meant when he wrote for me to live is Christ. The importance of being in the word daily and praying daily. How you reach a level of success as a believer without letting the job become your identity. How to work on not living for the praise of man. How your job and your work are two different things. How comparison is the thief of calling.
How do we pursue our God-sized goals without getting lost in the world's idea of success? Mary Lowman and Christiana Osawe talk about how to hold on to biblical principles when pursuing that kind of success and how to stay rooted in a strong foundation of faith. They also talk about: Her background and how she started her current company. How faith has influenced her journey. Her takeaway from Genesis and God's creation. How to define success in business. Some ways she has seen the Lord honor her in the principles she has established. Advice for other women who have an idea.
We have heard it said that technology is neutral, but how we approach it matters greatly. On Walking Worthy, Lauren Stibgen and Niki Santo, CEO and cofounder, Swaza, talk about the impact of technology in our world and the hot button topic of AI (artificial intelligence). They highlight the importance of realizing we cannot have technology tell us what kind of communities we want to have. They also talk about: The technology her company offers. How the pandemic brought her to the technology that saves lives. Her faith journey and how she came to know the Lord. An overview of AI and currently technology in use. The impact this will have on blue-collar and white-collar workers. Advice she has for other Christian leaders.
Do you feel like you are doing a million things, but none of them well? You are not alone! On Walking Worthy, Lauren Stibgen and author Peggy Bodde talk about her book Sacred Work and her background in leadership. They also talk about: The No. 1 challenge Christian women face in the workplace. How God shapes how we view and consider imposter syndrome. How to promote yourself with confidence. How women and men approach decision making differently. DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) and why Christian leaders should care about it. How to help the younger generation stay engaged in the workplace.
What are some qualities you need to be a good friend and to look for in a friend? On Walking Worthy, Mary Lowman and Lisa Bishop talk about how their friendship came to be, with each of them sharing their experience. They also talk about: Being the person to take the first step. What is causing the loneliness epidemic and the lack of friends epidemic. What it means to be a good friend and how to find a friend if you don't have one. How loneliness and isolation is a breeding ground for bad habits and sin. Examples of friendship from their lives. Advice for shy and introverted people who have a hard time making the first move.