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Mere ChristiansJordan Raynor (Host of the Mere Christians podcast)Why Jordan has decided to put the show on hiatus after 300 episodes and millions of downloads, how he thinks about what he needs to prune in order to pursue the ministry of excellence in other things, and the 10 moments of this show he’s thought about most post-recording.Links MentionedJordan Raynor on LinkedInJordan Raynor on XJordan Raynor on InstagramJordan Raynor on YouTubeJordan Raynor on Facebook'Five Mere Christians'Born Standing UpKayla Taylor on LinkedInChristopher Perry on LinkedInWe Edit PodcastsThe Sacredness of Secular WorkRedeeming Your TimeThe Word Before Work (Book)The Word Before Work (Podcast)The Word Before Wo...2025-07-0251 minMere ChristiansDave Stuart, Jr. (High School Teacher)How to calculate your compensation beyond what you get paid, how life-giving it can be to simply stop being surprised by thorns and thistles, and why you need more “Himalaya Boundaries” in your calendar to protect your family and rest.Links Mentioned:Dave Stuart Jr. BooksDave Stuart on LinkedInDave Stuart Jr. on XDallas WillardSimple Rules: How to Thrive in a Complex WorldScandal of the Kingdom: How the Parables of Jesus Revolutionize Life with GodThe Divine Conspiracy: Rediscovering Our Hidden Life In GodScrewtape LettersJordan RaynorJordan Raynor Books
2025-05-2836 minMere ChristiansRoy Tinklenberg (Founder of Faith and Work Movement Global)Why Roy moved from planting a church to supporting believers working in big companies, how to start a sponsored Christian fellowship in your office, and the 3 ways Christian Employee Resource Groups benefit the businesses that sponsor them.Links Mentioned:Roy Tinklenberg on LinkedInRoy Tinklenberg on XFaith and Work MovementFaith and Work Movement on InstagramFaith and Work Movement on LinkedInFaith and Work Movement on FacebookSkye Jethani on XMike KelseyA Disruptive God: Encounter Psalm 23 and Discover God's Purpose For YouA Million Little Miracles: Rediscover the God Who Is Bigger Than Big, Closer Than Close, and Gooder Than GoodEvery...2025-05-1431 minMere ChristiansKaleigh Cox (Co-Author of Five Mere Christians)What Jordan’s decision to work with a co-author can teach you about your own work, why he chose to make a collection of biographies his next book, and the stickiest stories from Five Mere Christians that have changed how he works.Links Mentioned:Five Mere ChristiansOrder Five Mere Christians to Get Access to Jordan’s Free Co-Author CourseKaleigh Cox on LinkedInKaleigh Cox on InstagramJordan RaynorJordan Raynor on XRedeeming Your TimeScatterJames Patterson by James Patterson: The Stories of My Life
2025-05-0756 minMere ChristiansS.D. Smith (Author of The Green Ember series)How we can see all our vocations as participating in the “Mended Wood,” why The Lord of the Rings was more spiritually powerful for him than any Christian non-fiction, and the call to “modesty, fidelity, and audacity” in our work.Links Mentioned:S.D. SmithS.D. Smith on FacebookS.D. Smith on InstagramS.D. Smith on YouTubeThe Green Ember SeriesJack Zulu and the Girl with Golden WingsLongtreader Games Launch TeamBabble Publishing CompanyHopeWords Writers' ConferenceRead-Aloud RevivalZach FranzenLittle House on the PrairieAnne of Green GablesThe Chronicles of NarniaJurassic ParkThe Lord of the RingsPhantastesDavid Robinson on XThe Hunger GamesNorth Greenvil...2025-04-3049 minMere ChristiansLaura Wifler (Poet + Author of Your Worth Never Wavers)How to find biblical freedom and courage to quit something professionally, how Laura and I have both cultivated a willingness to be misunderstood, and how the gospel should compel us to quit differently.Links Mentioned:Laura WiflerLaura Wifler on InstagramLaura Wifler on FacebookYour Worth Never WaversRisen MotherhoodEmily A. JensenHannah More | BritannicaThe Men I Know Like MeA Grace Disguised‘God’s Will for Your Work’Five Mere ChristiansThe Royal in YouJordan Raynor on XJordan Raynor
2025-04-2332 minMere ChristiansSarah Maddack (Silly Song Artist)How Sarah’s 190th TikTok video went viral and launched her career, how to experience “God loving you while you work,” and why she views her silly songs for 9-year-olds as holy work.Links Mentioned:Sarah Maddack on InstagramSarah Maddack on TikTokSarah Maddack on XSarah Maddack on YouTubeSarah Maddack on Apple MusicSarah Maddack on SpotifySilly Songs with Larry on YouTubeThe Dead Sea SquirrelsThe Dead Sea Squirrels on TikTokThe Dead Sea Squirrels promo on TikTokMike NawrockiShel SilversteinCarey Nieuwhof (Host of The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast)Carey Nieuwhof (Founder of Connexus Church)Five Mere ChristiansBrant Hansen Books on Amazon...2025-04-0241 minMere ChristiansAnna Kemp (Grad Student)What convicted Anna to see her job as a student as a vocation and not just preparation for a future vocation, how to view the hardest parts of your job as “cross-training,” and how to make time for relationships at work even when you’re swamped.Links Mentioned:Anna Kemp on LinkedInUniversity of OklahomaDavid I SmithDoug McKelvey (Author of Every Moment Holy)The Creative ActEvery Good EndeavorA Long Obedience in the Same Direction: Discipleship in an Instant SocietyWhen Breath Becomes AirShoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of NikeJordan Raynor BooksJordan Raynor DevotionalsJordan Raynor
2025-03-2632 minMere ChristiansDr. Denise Daniels (Author of Religion in a Changing Workplace)The data shows that your non-Christian co-workers want to talk about faith, but don’t want to be treated like “salvation projects,” why Jordan is begging you to stop calling your business a “Christian business,” and why mere Christians disagree with their pastors’ assessment that they “talk about work” from the pulpit.Links Mentioned:Dr. Denise Daniels on LinkedInReligion in a Changing WorkplaceWorking for Better: A New Approach to Faith at Work Wheaton CollegeElaine Howard EcklundSkye Jethani on XEl Erisman on LinkedInHelen Chung on LinkedInBrian Grim on LinkedInEvery Good Endeavor: Connecting Your Work to God's WorkWhy Business Matters...2025-01-2938 minMere ChristiansPeter Greer (Co-author of Lead With Prayer)How to “leave the phone off the hook” to commune with God while you work, how to move from duty to delight in prayer, why I plan on showing up to meetings 5 minutes early from now on.Links Mentioned:Peter GreerPeter Greer on XPeter Greer on InstagramPeter Greer on LinkedInPeter Greer on FacebookHope InternationalLead with Prayer: The Spiritual Habits of World-Changing LeadersLead with PrayerLead with Prayer ToolsRyan Skoog on LinkedInCameron Doolittle on LinkedInJill Heisey on LinkedInTimothy Keller BooksThe Practice of the Presence of GodJordan RaynorJordan Raynor Books
2025-01-2239 minMere ChristiansJenna Barrett (Manager of Brand Advertising and Marketing at Choice Hotels)How to discern what God wants to renew in your workplace, 3 positive things boasting in weakness produces, and Jordan’s new vocational dream for the New Earth.Links Mentioned:Jenna Barret on LinkedInJenna Barret on InstagramChoice HotelsJenna Fortier (Student & Founder of PASTA) (Episode 61)Jordan Raynor (Host of Mere Christians) (Episode 100)Aliyah Boston on InstagramPaige Bueckers on InstagramTamika Catchings on InstagramCalled to Create: A Biblical Invitation to Create, Innovate, and RiskThe Sacredness of Secular WorkPracticing the Way: Be with Jesus. Become like him. Do as he did.Mere Christians CommunityJordan Raynor
2024-08-2137 minMere ChristiansFAN FAVE FLASHBACK: Joni Eareckson Tada (Painter)The first 3 things Joni plans to do when heaven comes to earth, how everything we do in this life either increases or decreases our capacity for leadership on the New Earth, and how our work can be “ingredients in God’s happiness.”This episode originally aired on June 15, 2022. Because you all loved it so much, we are re-releasing it as a part of our Fan Fave Flashbacks series this summer! Would you like to be a guest on the Mere Christians podcast when we begin new episodes this fall? Share your story with our producers at jordanraynor.com/mc...2024-05-2928 minMere ChristiansBrittany Whitenack (Founder of Antique Candle Co.)The incredible impact of Antique Candle Co.'s “Prayer Committee," how Brittany’s faith compelled her to spend tens of thousands of dollars on a “non-essential” company perk, and what heaven might smell like.Links Mentioned:Brittany Whitenack on LinkedInBrittany Whitenack on InstagramAntique Candle Co.Sign Up for the Antique Candle Co. NewsletterThe Sacredness of Secular WorkMaster of Scale Ep. 138: Find Co-creators Everywhere: Exploding Kittens Inc.’s Elan LeeExploding KittensDavid Block (Founder of Previnex)The Goal: A Process of Ongoing ImprovementJordan RaynorFill Out the SurveyEmail Your Prayer Requests to Jordan Raynor
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Work and Worship - Christian Entrepreneurship & MotherhoodThe Sacredness of Secular Work with Jordan RaynorHow does your work matter for eternity? And how can all of our work - not just gospel-focused work - be sacred? In this faith-filled episode of the Work and Worship podcast, Jordan interviews Jordan Raynor on his new book, The Sacredness of Secular Work. Get ready to have your perspective on work and faith transformed as Jordan explains how all God-honoring work, from entrepreneurship to changing diapers, contributes to cultivating God's kingdom on earth. You'll be encouraged and equipped to view your daily grind through a sacred lens.In this episode:03:25...2024-04-0350 min
SHE with Jordan Lee DooleyThe Sacredness of Secular Work (Ft. Jordan Raynor)Does your work matter for eternity?Many people don’t believe so, or they think that the only time their work has eternal significance is when they are actively evangelizing.But that’s not what the Bible says.While sharing the Gospel is an essential part of being a Christian, the Great Commission and call to evangelize is not the only commission in the Bible.And when we study the First Commission in the Bible, we begin to see just how valuable every part of our work is, whether it’s changi...2024-02-1437 minMere ChristiansStefanie Gass (Host of Online Business for Christian Women)How “discernment alarms” can alert you to the work beneath your work, how Stefanie has seen simple vulnerable storytelling lead to opportunities to share the gospel, and why dissenting from the Kingdom of Noise is so critical to your work.Links Mentioned:Stefanie GassStefanie Gass on InstagramStefanie Gass on TwitterStefanie Gass on LinkedInStefanie Gass on YouTubeOnline Business for Christian WomenTimothy KellerAuntie Anne's ‘Paul’s secret for escaping the comparison trap’Romans 12Sacred MarriageNew Living Translations Bibles on Amazon‘Christy Adams (Middle School Teacher)’Psalms 18‘How to Find Eternal Purpose & Glorify God in Your Daily Work with Jordan Raynor’Red...2023-08-0944 minMere ChristiansLetisha Bereola (Fmr. News Anchor + Founder of Paradigm Media Group)How to honor your employer with your side hustle, what AI means for human connection and podcasting, and how to “show your work” when you create any content at work as a means of demonstrating trustworthiness.Links Mentioned:Letisha BereolaLetisha Bereola on LinkedInLetisha Bereola on TwitterLetisha Bereola on InstagramLetisha Bereola on FacebookParadigm Media GroupAudacity With Letisha Bereola‘Replay of my last conversation with Tim Keller’ | Jordan Raynor‘Carpool Karaoke with Tim Keller’Kelly Ring on InstagramMorrison’s‘We Will Miss You! Letisha Bereola Action News Jax signed off this morning after seven years with us to start a new chap...2023-07-1242 minMere ChristiansChristy Adams (Middle School Teacher)What Mordecai can teach us about working in exile, why Christy sees teaching in public schools as a form of justice, and how to insulate without isolating from the world.Links Mentioned:Christy Adams on Facebook'Christy Adams (Teacher) | Jordan Raynor’NetflixMicah 6:8Philippians 2:4John 17EstherRuthNicky Gumbel on TwitterAlpha'What is the work beneath your work?’Gilmore GirlsThe Creator in YouHarry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Jen WilkinJordan Raynor
2023-06-2127 minMere ChristiansDr. Gordon Chen (Chief Medical Officer of ChenMed)Jordan Raynor sits down with Dr. Gordon Chen, Chief Medical Officer of ChenMed, to talk about their radical business model that is doing justice in powerful ways, how to embrace and address conflict at work in a God-honoring way, and what Jesus’s work as a physician means for us.Links Mentioned:Gordon Chen on LinkedInGordon Chen on TwitterChenMedThe Calling: A Memoir of Faith, Family, and the Future of HealthcareUnlimited Memory: How to Use Advanced Learning Strategies to Learn Faster, Remember More and be More ProductiveThe Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership FableThe Reason for Go...2023-06-0733 minMere ChristiansMark Batterson (Author of Please, Sorry, Thanks)The best “please” Mark has ever received to speak at an event (and how you can mimic it), how an intern once confronted Mark with radical (but loving) candor, and why it’s so dangerous to treat the Great Commission as the only commission.Links Mentioned:Mark BattersonMark Batterson on TwitterMark Batterson on InstagramMark Batterson on FacebookNational Community ChurchPlease, Sorry, ThanksPlease, Sorry, Thanks PreordersWin the DayIn a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy DayThe Circle MakerThe Best Worst Day EverHow to Win Friends and Influence PeopleOliver Weldell Holmes, Jr.Numbers 11Dorothy SayersBob GoffRadical CandorGiftologyJeanne MayoFrancis BaconS...2023-04-0542 minMere ChristiansTeena Dare (Waitress + Host of the Faith, Work & Rest Podcast)Jordan Raynor sits down with Teena Dare, Waitress + Host of the Faith, Work & Rest Podcast, to talk about 3 ways to be distinctly Christian in any job, how to engage your industry without assimilating to the ungodly ways of your industry, and why the biblical narrative of work is so attractive to non-Christians.Links Mentioned:Teena DareTeena Dare on InstagramTeena Dare on TwitterFaith, Work, & Rest PodcastSurge NetworkIn Plain SightAarti Sequeira (Food Network Host)Isaiah 25‘The Table’The Missional DiscipleLauren Gill (Co-Author of The Missional Disciple)Daniel: Living by Faith in a Secular WorldJeremiah 29The Symphony of MissionBeholdingCharity Maur...2023-03-2940 minMere ChristiansMimi Chan (Head of Seasonal Events at Amazon Books)Jordan Raynor sits down with Mimi Chan, Head of Seasonal Events at Amazon Books, to talk about how to speak up for the powerless in your office, how to take a stand for God’s way in a God-honoring way at work, and why we need Christians rushing INTO “secular” workplaces in order to claim them as sacred.Links Mentioned:Mimi Chan on TwitterMimi Chan on LinkedInMimi Chan on InstagramMimi Chan on GoodreadsAmazon on LinkedInAmazonLecrae on InstagramII Corinthians 9:7-8Faith & Work MovementPeter TsukahiraDifficult ConversationsThe Starfish and the SpiderEquipTake Back Your PowerDeb Liu (CEO of Ancestry.com) – Mere Chr...2022-12-0744 minMere ChristiansShaun Castillo (President of Preferred Technologies)Jordan Raynor sits down with Shaun Castillo, President of Preferred Technologies, to talk about how to spot the deeply personal needs of those you work with, the injustice blue-collar workers experience and how to help fix it, and 3 ways to “scratch-off” the Kingdom of God.Links Mentioned:Shaun Castillo on LinkedInPreferred TechnologiesGentle and LowlyWithThe Practice of the Presence of GodGood WorkEpisode 53: Dave Hataj (Owner of Edgerton Gear, Inc.)Redeeming Your TimeThe Waiting FatherThe Intentional FatherTake Back Your FamilyJordan Raynor Email
2022-11-3045 minMere ChristiansDavid Green (CEO of Hobby Lobby) and Bill High (Co-author)Jordan Raynor sits down with David Green, CEO of Hobby Lobby, and Bill High, Co-author of Leadership Not By The Book, to talk about why David has recently started giving less to missions and more to his employees, what Jesus might have told the 5 and 2 talent servants if they hadn’t doubled the Master’s money, and the best answer I’ve ever heard for why Christians shouldn’t retire.Links Mentioned:David Green on FacebookBill HighBill High on TwitterBill High on LinkedInLeadership Not by the BookMaster of OneHobby Lobby on LinkedInThe SignatryThe ProdigalAlan Barnhart on LinkedIn...2022-10-2646 minMere ChristiansAsheritah Ciuciu (Author of Unwrapping the Names of Jesus)Jordan Raynor sits down with Asheritah Ciuciu, Author of Unwrapping the Names of Jesus, to talk about what to do when you’re bored with the Word of God, what the various names for Jesus mean practically for your work today, and how dabbling in side projects can cultivate “creative rest” that makes you even better at your core craft.Links Mentioned:Asheritah CiuciuAsheritah Ciuciu on LinkedInAsheritah Ciuciu on TwitterAsheritah Ciuciu on InstagramUnwrapping the Names of Jesus: An Advent DevotionalMaster of One: Find and Focus on the Work You Were Created to DoSteal Like An Artist: 10 Things...2022-09-0744 minMere ChristiansMarcus Brotherton (Biographer)Jordan Raynor sits down with Marcus Brotherton, Biographer, to talk about why he left pastoral ministry to become a journalist and biographer, 7 questions to ask when you’re discouraged at work, and examples from both our careers about how God has used professional trials for our sanctification.Links Mentioned:Marcus BrothertonMarcus Brotherton on LinkedInA Bright and Blinding SunGary SiniseLouie GiglioEpisode 68Blaze of LightMaster of OneUnbrokenYour God is Too SmallDon’t Give the Enemy a Seat at Your TableSeabiscuitShoe DogJordan Raynor
2022-08-2442 minMere ChristiansJillian Jenkins (Lunch Lady)Jordan Raynor sits down with Jillian Jenkins, Lunch Lady, to talk about why she turned down a job to make more money and work from home, what God’s Word says about humble, dirty jobs, and how we can lead others away from Christ with our words and our actions at work.Links Mentioned:J.F. Jenkins on AmazonHe Saw That It Was GoodCalled to CreateRedeeming Your TimeJordan Raynor
2022-08-1732 minMere ChristiansTony and Lauren Dungy (NFL Hall of Fame Coach and Author)Jordan Raynor sits down with Tony and Lauren Dungy, NFL Hall of Fame Coach and Author, to talk about the barber who had a profound influence on Tony growing up, the best compliment you can receive at work, and the tension between pursuing excellence at work and being called to loving sacrifice at home.Links Mentioned:Tony Dungy on TwitterTony Dungy on LinkedInTony Dungy on InstagramLauren Dungy on TwitterNFL Hall of FameNBCPittsburg SteelersUncommon Influence: Saying Yes to a Purposeful LifeMaster of One: Find and Focus on the Work You Were Created to DoThe Kingdom Agenda: Life...2022-08-1034 minMere ChristiansAllen Arnold (Author of The Story of With)Jordan Raynor sits down with Allen Arnold, Author of The Story of With, to talk about what it looks like practically to do your work with God and not just for him, the far better alternative to looking for “open and closed doors” as you make decisions, and how to be crazy busy without yourself feeling crazy.Links Mentioned:Allen ArnoldThe Story of With: A Better Way to Live, Love, & CreateWaves of Creativity: A Gathering of Ideas on Creating with GodChaos Can't: Overcome What Comes Against You in This Shaken WorldThe Space TrilogyJordan Raynor
2022-08-0353 minMere ChristiansAndrew Nemr (Tap Dancer)Jordan Raynor sits down with Andrew Nemr, Tap Dancer, to talk about how to hear the applause for your work before you go on the metaphorical (or literal) stage of your job, how he came to realize that God doesn’t need us but wants us, and why we should view failure as a gracious gift from God. Links Mentioned:Andrew NemrAndrew Nemr on InstagramAndrew Nemr on TwitterIdentity: The Andrew Nemr StoryA Grief ObservedRenovation of the HeartJordan Raynor
2022-07-2744 minMere ChristiansAndy Crouch (Author of Culture Making)Jordan Raynor sits down with Andy Crouch, Author of Culture Making, to talk about the difference between impact and influence at work and why Jesus calls us to be the latter, the simple exercise you can do today to value those you work with beyond their productivity, and what Scripture has to say about the intrinsic value of your work.Links Mentioned:Andy CrouchAndy Crouch on TwitterPraxisChristianity TodayInterVarsityHarvard UniversityCulture MakingTech-Wise FamilyThe Life We’re Looking ForLecrae’s single Non-Fiction on Apple iTunesTimothy KellerMakoto FujimuraZoomA Long Obedience in the Same DirectionThe Patient Ferment of the Early ChurchMike Ullm...2022-07-1352 minMere ChristiansDanielle Andrews (Director of Global Impact for General Mills)Jordan Raynor sits down with Danielle Andrews, Director of Global Impact for General Mills, to talk about how God uses our work as a crucible to form us into the image of Christ, why sharing the gospel with your co-workers serves your employer, and how to preach the gospel to yourself daily and uncover respectable sins.Links Mentioned:Danielle Andrews on LinkedInGeneral MillsGeneral Mills on LinkedInRespectable SinsRedeeming Your Time Coaching CommunityThe Timothy InitiativeThe Bible AppJordan RaynorRecommend a guest for the show
2022-07-0635 minMere ChristiansAndrew Scott (CEO of Operation Mobilization USA)Jordan Raynor sits down with Andrew Scott, CEO of Operation Mobilization USA, to talk about the startling percentage of early church growth that came through mere Christians, the practical implications of the fact that your “passions have been redeemed," and whether or not the Great Commission negates the First Commission.Links Mentioned:Andrew Scott on LinkedInAndrew Scott on InstagramScatterScatter GlobalWhat is Scatter Global all about?Scatter Foundations Video SeriesGlobal Jobs BoardDiscovery CallOperation MobilizationErik Rees on LinkedInS.H.A.P.E.The CallThe Holy BibleEvangelism in the Early ChurchThe Word Before WorkGarden CityDual TransformationJordan Raynor
2022-06-2944 minMere ChristiansJoni Eareckson Tada (Painter)Jordan Raynor sits down with Joni Eareckson Tada, Author of The Awesome Super Fantastic Forever Party, to talk about the first 3 things Joni plans to do when heaven comes to earth, how everything we do in this life either increases or decreases our capacity for leadership on the New Earth, and how our work can be “ingredients in God’s happiness.”Links Mentioned:Joni Eareckson TadaJoni Eareckson Tada’s PaintingsThe Awesome Super Fantastic Forever PartyN.T. WrightJonathan EdwardsDane OrtlundGentle and LowlyThomas OwenRichard SibbesDeeper StillDoug MazzaBob BufordHalf TimeJordan RaynorContact Jordan Raynor
2022-06-1528 minMere ChristiansHaejin Shim Fujimura (Attorney)Jordan Raynor sits down with Haejin Shim Fujimura, Attorney, to talk about the wild story of how a painting served as a wardrobe-like portal into the Kingdom, seeing Adam and Eve as lawyers before the Fall, and how she sees her work fighting human trafficking AND her work as a civil litigator as Kingdom work.Links Mentioned:Haejin Shim Fujimura on LinkedInHaejin Shim Fujimura on InstagramShim & AssociatesJordan RaynorThe Creator in YouI Am Culture CareEmbers InternationalInternational Justice MissionSurprised by HopeArt and Faith: A theology of MakingSeeking God's Face: Praying with the Bible Through the Year
2022-05-1846 minMere ChristiansAndrew Klavan (Crime Novelist)Jordan Raynor sits down with Andrew Klavan, Crime Novelist, to talk about how to cultivate originality in your work, why the Bible is “the great code of art,” and how Andrew came to understand the gospels by reading the great poets of the 18th and 19th centuries.Links Mentioned:Andrew KlavanAndrew Klavan on FacebookAndrew Klavan on TwitterAndrew Klavan on YouTubeThe Truth and Beauty: How the Lives and Works of England's Greatest Poets Point the Way to a Deeper Understanding of the Words of JesusJordan RaynorThe Call to Master with Jordan Raynor
2022-05-0444 minMere ChristiansSean Devereaux (Executive Producer)Jordan Raynor sits down with Sean Devereaux, Executive Producer, to talk about how the Oscar process works, how he’s seen working with joy as a means to win people to Christ, and why you need to kill your backup plan today.Links Mentioned:Sean Devereaux on LinkedInSean Devereaux on TwitterSean Devereaux on InstagramSean Devereaux on IMBdJordan Raynor
2022-04-2742 minMere ChristiansDr. Jerry Haag (CEO of One More Child)Jordan Raynor sits down with Dr. Jerry T. Haag, CEO of One More Child, to talk about how “leaving loudly” and disabling email can bless your team, the difference between “valuing people” and making people “feel valued,” and my new partnership with One More Child.Links Mentioned:Dr. Jerry T. Haag on LinkedInOne More Child'Go Big and Go Home: Be A Leader In Work-Life Balance'Jordan RaynorThe Creator in YouRedeeming Your TimeThe Hole in Our GospelGood to GreatGentle and LowlyEd Kobel on LinkedInDeBartolo DevelopmentPublix
2022-04-2041 minMere ChristiansJonathan David (Illustrator for The Creator in You)Jordan Raynor sits down with Jonathan David, Illustrator for The Creator in You, to talk about the story behind how my new children’s book was made, how our work can create “anonymous worship,” and the significance of God “pacing himself” as he worked in Genesis 1.Links Mentioned:The Creator in YouJonathan VossJonathan Voss on TwitterJonathan Voss on FacebookJonathan Voss on GoodreadsThe Wishing BalloonsJordan RaynorJordan Raynor on TwitterJordan Raynor on LinkedinJordan Raynor on InstagramDummy Book Link
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Real Faith Stories91: Why Your Work Matters (for Eternity) - Jordan RaynorJordan Raynor helps Christians respond to the radical, biblical truth that their work matters for eternity. Find out why.Special Guest: Jordan Raynor.Links:Meet Jordan + His Social Media LinksJordan's WebsiteJordan's Children's Book: The Creator In YouJordan's Other BooksMore About The Real Faith Stories PodcastMeet the Host of Real Faith Stories2022-03-1731 minMere ChristiansMakoto Fujimura (Artist)Jordan Raynor sits down with Makoto Fujimura, Artist, to talk about what the New Jerusalem’s 5,600 miles of precious stones tell us about our work, how the ancient art of Kintsugi preaches a powerful sermon of the gospel, and what lessons we can all take from “slow art” as we master our varied vocations.Links Mentioned:Makoto FujimuraMakoto Fujimura on TwitterMakoto Fujimura on YouTubeArt and Faith: A Theology of MakingCulture Care: Reconnecting with Beauty For Our Common LifeLeaf by NiggleCulture Making: Recovering Our Creative CallingThe Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness: The Path to True Christian JoyThe Gift: Imagination and Er...2022-01-1943 minMere ChristiansCarey Nieuwhof (Host of The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast)Jordan Raynor sits down with Carey Nieuwhof, Host of the Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast, to talk about 3 questions to help avoid the comparison trap, how to know if you’re doing your work with God, and how knowing your chronotype can help you do what you’re best at when you’re at your best.Links Mentioned:Carey NieuwhofThe Carey Nieuwhof Leadership PodcastCarey Nieuwhof on TwitterAt Your Best by Carey NieuwhofConnexus ChurchRedeeming Your Time by Jordan RaynorBrad LomenickChristy WrightLeadership: In Turbulent Times by Doris Kearns GoodwinNo Rules Rules by Reed Hastings and Erin Meyer
2021-12-2249 minMere ChristiansRyan Sweat (Student Pastor at Beach Church)Jordan Raynor sits down with Ryan Sweat, Student Pastor at Beach Church in Jacksonville, Florida, to talk about why Ryan is encouraging his students to scatter into the world of work, how practically Ryan’s church seeks the prosperity of their city, and not just the prosperity of their church, and the top 3 things we love to make fun of on Christian podcasts.Links Mentioned:Ryan SweatRyan Sweat on LinkedInBeach ChurchJordan Raynor’s bookshelfMaster of One by Jordan RaynorThe Word Before WorkJack AlexanderKnow What You’re FOR by Jeff HendersonJon AcuffRedeeming Your Time by Jordan RaynorGetting Things...2021-12-1548 min
Redeem the DayEmbrace Busyness. Eliminate Hurry. Eat Frogs.In this episode, authors Mark Batterson (Win the Day and Do it for a Day) and Jordan Raynor (Redeeming Your Time) discuss:The difference between busyness and hurryHow a Time Budget can help you hurry less and accomplish moreHow Mark and Jordan structure their Time Budgets to embrace busyness, eliminate hurry, and eat frogsWant to go deeper on these topics? Pick-up a copy of Mark's books (Win the Day and Do it for a Day) and Jordan's (Redeeming Your Time).Download Jordan's personal "Time Budget template" here
2021-11-3022 minRedeem the DayWhen Jesus Said “No”In this episode, authors Mark Batterson (Win the Day and Do it for a Day) and Jordan Raynor (Redeeming Your Time) discuss:Why Christians should have a unique relationship with the word “no”The evidence that Jesus himself was comfortable telling people “no”A few of Mark and Jordan's favorite practices that help them say “no” more frequentlyWant to go deeper on these topics? Pick-up a copy of Mark's books (Win the Day and Do it for a Day) and Jordan's (Redeeming Your Time).
2021-11-3020 minRedeem the DayIntroduction to Redeem the DayWelcome to the Redeem the Day podcast! In this 7-episode podcast, authors MARK BATTERSON (Win the Day) and JORDAN RAYNOR (Redeeming Your Time) unpack the theology, theory, and tactics you need to be purposeful, present, and wildly productive. Here's a bit more about each host.JORDAN RAYNORJordan Raynor helps Christians respond to the radical, biblical truth that their work matters for eternity. He does this through his bestselling books (The Creator in You, Redeeming Your Time, Master of One, and Called to Create), podcast (The Call to Mastery), and weekly devotional (The Word Before...2021-11-3004 minMere ChristiansDavid & JJ Heller (Songwriters)Jordan Raynor sits down with songwriters, David & JJ Heller, to talk about the difference between creating art that is “about the Light” and art that is about “what you can see because of the Light,” what they learned from their shift of releasing full-length albums every year to releasing singles every month, and what Mister Rogers has taught us about how God views our work.Links Mentioned:JJ HellerJJ Heller on TwitterJJ Heller on InstagramJJ Heller on SpotifyJJ Heller on Apple MusicHand to Hold children’s book by JJ HellerInstrumental with JJ HellerMister RogersAdorning the Dark by Andrew...2021-11-0343 minMere ChristiansJessica Honegger (Founder of Noonday Collection)Jordan Raynor sits down with Jessica Honegger, Founder of Noonday Collection, to talk about what dignified work looks like practically, what the shame Adam and Eve experienced after the Fall has to do with courage and our work, and how prayer and Sabbath can help us “relax into the goodness of God.”Links Mentioned:Noonday CollectionJessica HoneggerJessica Honegger on TwitterJessica Honegger on LinkedInJessica Honegger on InstagramImperfect CourageThe Going Scared PodcastFood for the Hungry International2021-10-2748 minMere ChristiansBecky Nesbitt (Editor at Penguin Random House)Jordan Raynor sits down with Becky Nesbitt, Editor at Penguin Random House, to talk about what happened when Becky started letting her friends curate the news for her, 3 tips for delivering great feedback, and how to view Sabbath as a feast, rather than a chore.Links Mentioned:Becky Nesbitt on LinkedInJordan RaynorJordan Raynor’s BookshelfRedeeming Your Time: 7 Biblical Principles for Being Purposeful, Present, and Wildly ProductivePerennial Seller: The Art of Making and Marketing Work that LastsMaster of One: Find and Focus on the Work You Were Created to DoOn Writing: A Memoir Of The CraftDevotions: The Se...2021-10-2046 minMere ChristiansMatt Perman (Author of What's Best Next)Jordan Raynor sits down with Matt Perman, Author of What’s Best Next, to talk about his rich theology of “Gospel Driven Productivity,” why we shouldn’t “let go and let God,” but rather “trust God and get going,” and the important difference between “following your passions” and “following your interests.”Links Mentioned:Matt PermanMatt Perman on LinkedInMatt Perman on TwitterWhat’s Best Next BlogWhat's Best Next: How the Gospel Transforms the Way You Get Things DoneDesiring GodAmy WrzesniewskMaking Vocational Choices: A Theory of Vocational Personalities and Work EnvironmentsGod at WorkA Treatise on the Callings and Vocations of MenMade to St...2021-10-0653 minMere ChristiansDr. Benjamin Long (Sleep Medicine Physician)Jordan Raynor sits down with Dr. Benjamin Long, Sleep Medicine Physician, to talk about the one shockingly simple thing you can do today to drastically improve your sleep, what scientists are learning about the correlation between faith and sleep quality, how we can help our neighbors—especially the marginalized—get better sleep, and Parks and Rec and Pitch Perfect.Links Mentioned:Benjamin LongBenjamin Long on InstagramThe Wholehearted MD websiteDeep Sleep Bible StudyRedeeming Your Time: Seven Biblical Principles for Being Purposeful, Present and Wildly ProductiveA Scientific Man and the BibleAbraham Joshua HeschelThe Ruthless Elimination of HurryEdmund PellegrinoWhy We S...2021-09-2254 minMere ChristiansAndrew Shearer (Founder of Farmshelf)Jordan Raynor sits down with Andrew Shearer, Founder of Farmshelf, to talk about how a bird pooping on his notebook at the site of Jesus’s tomb pushed Andrew to found his company, what “gleaning” can look like in our modern society, and what “deep work” can look like for night owls.Links Mentioned:FarmshelfAndrew Shearer on LinkedInPlay BiggerCrazy LoveRadicalJordan Raynor WebsiteJordan Raynor BookshelfThe Call To Mastery on Apple PodcastsJordan Raynor Email
2021-09-0846 minMere ChristiansJustin Giboney (Co-founder of The AND Campaign)Jordan Raynor sits down with Justin Giboney, Co-founder of The AND Campaign, to talk about why Christians should embrace, rather than lament “political homelessness,” what Steve Jobs can teach us about scaling ideas, and how Christians can speak less and reflect more on the important issues of our time.Links Mentioned:Justin Giboney on TwitterThe AND CampaignThe Leadership CampaignCompassion (&) ConvictionA Time to BuildCapitol MenJordan Raynor
2021-08-2535 minMere ChristiansSpencer Lewis (Carpenter)Jordan Raynor sits down with Spencer Lewis, Carpenter, to talk about why he has chosen to resist the phenomenal opportunity he has to grow his business, the difference between excellence and perfection, and the significance of Genesis 2 showing us a God who works with His hands.Links Mentioned:My cell: +1 (813) 530-1419Insider Carpentry on YouTubeInsider Carpentry on InstagramThe Second MountainAlison CookJordan Raynor WebsiteJordan Raynor BookshelfThe Call To Mastery on Apple PodcastsJordan Raynor Email
2021-08-0443 minMere ChristiansCollin Hansen & Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra (Editors at The Gospel Coalition)Jordan Raynor sits down with Collin Hansen & Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra, Editors at The Gospel Coalition, to talk about the debate about what the “whole self” movement will mean for Christians in the workplace, the incredibly practical implications of the theological truth of “inaugurated eschatology,” and 3 problems with “following your passions” in your career.Links Mentioned:Gospel BoundThe Gospel CoalitionJohn HanfordMalcolm GladwellMaster of OneCalled to CreateJordan RaynorJordan’s Bookshelf
2021-07-1448 minMere ChristiansCarla H. Hayden (COO of hope*writers)Jordan Raynor sits down with Carla H. Hayden, COO of hope*writers, to talk about the one question that will help force clarity at work, even if you’re not the boss, 3 excellent tips for showing love to remote teams, and how a personal quarterly retreat became an integral part of Carla’s work rhythms.Links Mentioned:Carla Hayden on LinkedInCoffee with Carla on InstagramHope WritersJordan Raynor WebsiteJordan Raynor BookshelfThe Call To Mastery on Apple PodcastsJordan Raynor Email
2021-06-3053 minMere ChristiansJordan Raynor (Host of Mere Christians)Jordan Raynor, Host of the Call to Mastery, takes the guest seat for this special 100th episode. In a conversation with one of the podcast's producers, Jordan shares 5 superlatives for the first 100 episodes including “Best Guest Nobody Has Ever Heard Of” and the “Most Underappreciated Episode,” his two biggest takeaways from reading Scripture front to back specifically looking for what it has to say about work, and how his “one thing” has become more refined.Links Mentioned:Jenna FortierThreshold 360Every Good EndeavorMignon Francois of The Cupcake CollectionAmy DownsDiane LatikerThe Word Before WorkYouVersionGreg BrennemanJaneen UzzellGraham CochraneBrett HaglerJoel ManbyThe Gos...2021-06-231h 13Mere ChristiansTom Bancroft (Animator)Jordan Raynor sits down with Tom Bancroft, Animator, to talk about what it was like being at Disney during the animation renaissance that followed The Little Mermaid, how films like Tangled can help us long for the True Myth of Christianity, and hard questions Christians must wrestle with as we work in workplaces that are increasingly hostile to the gospel.Links Mentioned:Tom Bancroft on InstagramPencilish Animation StudioJordan Raynor WebsiteJordan Raynor BookshelfThe Call To Mastery on Apple PodcastsJordan Raynor Email
2021-06-1648 minMere ChristiansDr. John Delony (Author of Redefining Anxiety)Jordan Raynor sits down with Dr. John Delony, Author of Redefining Anxiety, to talk about how the gospel gives us the verdict before the performance, how to adopt the practice of academic “peer reviews” to your own work, and how the truth that God doesn’t need you is paradoxically freeing.Links Mentioned:Redefining AnxietyJohn DeloneyDave RamseyThe Ramsey ShowBelmont UniversityRich MullinsAnthony O’NealEsther PerelI Don’t Want to Talk About ItThe Body Keeps the ScoreLost ConnectionsThe Deepest WellJordan Raynor WebsiteJordan Raynor BookshelfThe Call To Mastery on Apple PodcastsJordan Raynor Email
2021-06-0944 minMere ChristiansMegan Hyatt Miller (CEO of Michael Hyatt & Company)Jordan Raynor sits down with Megan Hyatt Miller, CEO of Michael Hyatt & Company, to talk about what cutting their team’s working day by 25%—from 8 hours to 6—has done for their business, how to be mentally present at home, and how our adoption as children of God enables us to take bigger swings.Links Mentioned:Michael Hyatt & CompanyWin at Work and Succeed at LifeFull Focus PlannerHarperCollins Christian PublishingDee Ann TurnerC.S. LewisPhyllis TickleThe Divine HoursBook of Common PrayerAnn VoskampThe Loyalist TeamRadical CandorDare to LeadNo Rules RulesChip and Joanna GainesJordan Raynor WebsiteJordan Raynor BookshelfThe Call To Mastery on App...2021-06-0247 minMere ChristiansJohn Eldredge (Author of Wild at Heart)Jordan Raynor sits down with John Eldredge, Author of Wild at Heart, to talk about his work as a janitor for four years, why “the humility of emulation” is so crucial for mastering your craft, and the unique resources Christians have to take wild risks.Links Mentioned:Wild at HeartWild at Heart by John EldredgeCaptivating by John EldredgeGet Your Life Back by John EldredgeAll Things New by John EldredgeWalking With God by John EldredgeDiary of an Old Soul by George MacDonaldPhantastes by George MacDonaldC.S. LewisGerard Manley HopkinsMaster of One by Jordan RaynorAnne LamottG.K. ChestertonFrederick Buec...2021-05-2642 minMere ChristiansSho Baraka (Hip-Hop Artist)Jordan Raynor sits down with Sho Baraka, Hip-Hop Artist, to talk about what we can learn from studying the work of those outside our industry—Dave Chappelle and Taylor Swift, why Sho and I delete and reinstall Instagram on a daily basis, and what Negro spirituals can teach us about creating for the Kingdom of God.Links Mentioned:Sho Baraka on TwitterHe Saw That It Was GoodNate BargatzeDave ChappelleZora Neale HurstonAnthony JeselnikJohn MayerTaylor SwiftMykelti WilliamsSong of SolomonMere ChristianityJustin GiboneyJordan Raynor WebsiteJordan Raynor BookshelfThe Call To Mastery on Apple PodcastsJordan Raynor Email
2021-05-1950 minMere ChristiansDr. Anthony Jones (Middle School Principal)Jordan Raynor sits down with Dr. Anthony Jones, Middle School Principal, to talk about how his family talks about work around the dinner table to instill a love of work in their kids, how “appreciative inquiry” can be used to develop teams, and why nobody goes to their seventh-grade reunions.Links Mentioned:Sligh Middle Magnet SchoolAppreciative InquiryWhat Great Principals Do DifferentlyAND CampaignEpisode 21 with Christy AdamsJordan Raynor Email
2021-05-1244 minMere ChristiansIan Morgan Cron (Author of The Road Back to You)Jordan Raynor sits down with Ian Morgan Cron, Author of The Road Back to You, to talk about 3 ingredients to creative breakthroughs, the incredible story of Ian “betting the farm” on his career as a teacher of the Enneagram, and how the Enneagram can serve as the road back to the gospel.Links Mentioned:Ian Morgan CronTrue You CourseTypology PodcastThe Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery on AmazonJesus, My Father, The CIA, and Me on AmazoniEQ9 AssessmentEpisode with Douglas GreshamJohn F. KennedyFranklin D. RooseveltDietrich BonhoefferTaylor SwiftDorothy SayersThe Decline of Pleasure on AmazonWinston ChurchillThomas Mert...2021-05-0555 minMere ChristiansAli Llewellyn & Nick Skytland (NASA Innovators)Jordan Raynor sits down with Ali Llewellyn & Nick Skytland, NASA Innovators, to talk about the two unique advantages the Church has for shaping the future of the world, how to cast vision based on future possibilities rather than the familiar past, and why interdependence is a key to mastery.Links Mentioned:Ali Llewellyn on TwitterNicholas Skytland on TwitterNicholas Skytland on LinkedInNASANASA Twitter AccountQuite UncommonCampus Crusade Al JazeeraWhat Comes Next? On AmazonFrozen 2HamiltonYuri's NightIronmanThe Great Divorce on AmazonThe Space Trilogy on AmazonEvery Moment HolyJordan Raynor’s BookshelfWIREDWhat Technology Wants on Amazon Will ManciniGod Dreams on AmazonChurch UniqueYouniqueDrew Morg2021-04-1440 minMere ChristiansHarris III (Illusionist)Jordan Raynor sits down with Harris III, professional illusionist, to talk about why wonder is essential for mastery at work, why he (and many of the shows other guests) refuse to wear the mastery label, and how Harris and Jordan geek out over circadian rhythms while sleeping and working.Links Mentioned:Harris IIIHarris III on TwitterHarris III on InstagramDavid CopperfieldAaron SorkinThe West WingThe Social NetworkA Few Good MenMarshall McLuhanThe Wonder SwitchRoald DahlAtomic HabitsThe Artist’s WayFull Focus PlannerDeep WorkRiseWhy We SleepFitbitThe War of ArtThe Reason for GodMindset: The New Psychology of SuccessSeth GodinJordan Raynor BookshelfBrad Montague
2020-10-1441 minMere ChristiansAndrew Campbell (Woodworker)Jordan Raynor sits down with Andrew Campbell, Master Craftsman and Owner of Beaver Hill Woodcrafters, to talk about how mediocre work takes the Lord’s name in vain, how to calm “the cocktail party inside our minds,” and the death of ambition and the value of living a “quiet life.”Links Mentioned:Beaver Hill Woodcrafters on InstagramRed Gypsy Wagon AirbnbYouth DynamicsOutliers: The Story of SuccessMalcolm Gladwell on TwitterThe Tipping PointMaster of OneDeep WorkGood WorkInto the Silent LandJordan Raynor Bookshelf
2020-10-1034 minMere ChristiansJenna Fortier (Student & Founder of PASTA)Jordan Raynor sits down with Jenna Fortier, Founder of PASTA - Peers and Students Taking Action, to talk about her genius habit of emailing God her prayers, why the truth that you can’t be anything you want to be is paradoxically freeing, and how to use being relatively unknown to your advantage at work.Links Mentioned:Jenna Fortier on LinkedInJenna Fortier on TwitterPeers and Students Taking Action (PASTA)High Point UniversityBrett HaglerStrong and WeakMaster of OneCalled to CreateThreshold 360Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of LessEvery Good EndeavorThe Go-GiverGood the GreatBuilt to LastGreat by ChoiceJordan Raynor BookshelfSheryl J...2020-09-3037 minMere ChristiansChris Basham (Jordan's Pastor)Jordan Raynor sits down with Chris Basham, Lead Pastor of The Church at Odessa, to talk about why our sometimes “insufficient” view of the gospel leads to a bad theology of work, how gaps in between creation and delivery of content lead to great analogies, and how every job—even trash collection—brings us closer to Eden.Links Mentioned:Chris BashamChurch at OdessaTim KellerThe Gospel According to PaulJohn MacArthurThe Gospel According to GodKnowing GodJ.I. PackerMaster of OneJohn PiperN.T WrightJen WilkinC.S LewisDavid PlattSurprised by HopeDesiring GodCounter CultureDon’t Waste Your LifeJohn Cordova
2020-09-1639 minMere ChristiansMike Maihack (Graphic Novelist)Jordan Raynor sits down with Mike Maihack, Graphic Novelist, to talk about why Mike initially declined an offer from Dreamworks, how the Old Testament’s “slow crawl to Jesus” inspires Mike’s stories, and how we can all—regardless of our vocations—think about “writing characters, not Christians.”Links Mentioned:Mike MaihackMike Maihack on InstagramMike Maihack on YouTubeMike Maihack on TwitterCleopatra in Space TV SeriesScholasticDreamWorksPeacockBoneChronicles of NarniaThe Lord of the RingsStephen LawheadToy StoryComic-ConRyan HolidayStar Wars: The Empire Strikes BackBrick by Brick: Principles for Achieving Artistic MasteryUnderstanding ComicsJordan Raynor BookshelfJon Acuff
2020-09-0945 minMere ChristiansMike Arrieta (Founder of Garden City)Jordan Raynor sits down with Mike Arrieta, Founder of Garden City, to talk about how he became the #1 Cutco salesperson at the age of 17, the 3 things he looks for when investing in businesses, and how excellence and distinction serve as calling cards for Christians.Links Mentioned:Mike Arrieta on LinkedInMike Arrieta on TwitterGarden CityBrett HaglerNew StoryCutcoZig ZiglarDocuSignThe University of AlabamaWiseDell TechnologiesY CombinatorMaster of OneAtomic HabitsAbideGarden CityJohn Mark ComerServiceMasterBerkshire HathawayYouVersion: Essential Workers in the KingdomThe Good Jobs StrategyZeynep Ton on TwitterManaged by QWeWorkHorst SchulzeLove DoesSacred PaceExcellence WinsJordan Raynor BookshelfGeorge W. BushThe Bush Years: Family, Duty, PowerDecision Points41...2020-09-0248 minMere ChristiansLou Holtz (Fmr. Head Coach of Notre Dame Football)Jordan Raynor sits down with Lou Holtz, Fmr. Head Coach of Notre Dame football, to talk about the keys to mastering the art of coaching, the simple “WIN” framework he uses for budgeting his time, and his three rules for a good, God-glorifying life.Links Mentioned:Lou Holtz on TwitterNotre Dame Fighting IrishWoody HayesSee You At The TopJordan Raynor BookshelfBen CarsonMark Twain
2020-08-2639 minMere ChristiansGlo Atanmo (Founder of The Blog Abroad)Jordan Raynor sits down with Glo Atanmo, a world-class travel blogger, to talk about how she turned $500 after graduating college into a hugely profitable travel blog, the important difference between “learn from me” and “look at me” content, and how to stop comparing your “Chapter 1” to others’ “Chapter 20” when you’re starting up.Links Mentioned:Glo Atanmo on LinkedInGlo Atanmo on InstagramGlo Atanmo on TwitterAlly Resource GuideAirbnbHorst SchulzeThe Ritz-CarltonXangaThe Blog AbroadRyanaireasyJetMaster of OneJoel ManbyClay HebertShooting Death of Ahmaud ArberyThe Miracle MorningCalm (App)High Performance HabitsThe InvitationEssentialismThe Power of NowJordan Raynor BookshelfTim TebowCommunity for Redemptive Entrepreneurs
2020-08-1950 minMere ChristiansBeth Stafford & Jeremy Slagle (Children’s Book Author & Illustrator)Jordan Raynor sits down with Beth Stafford and Jeremy Slagle, Children’s Book Author & Illustrator, to talk about how we can learn to celebrate the wins of others, why empathy is key to mastering any vocation, and the types of side-hustles that can improve your “one thing.”Links Mentioned:Happy Cargo BooksBeth Stafford on LinkedInSlagle DesignJeremy Slagle on InstagramJeremy Slagle on TwitterThe Jesus Storybook BibleLuke FlowersEric CarleMo WillemsOliver JeffersKarma WilsonBecauseSkillshareJordan RaynorJordan Raynor’s DevotionalsCalled to CreateCapital GainesGet WeirdDavid and GoliathHinds' Feet on High PlacesJesus Through Middle Eastern EyesChris Pratt on TwitterBrian GodawaTo End All WarsVivian MaierFinding Vivian M2020-08-1245 minMere ChristiansDave Hataj (Owner of Edgerton Gear, Inc.)Jordan Raynor sits down with Dave Hataj, Owner of Edgerton Gear, Inc., to talk about what it means for our work that Jesus talked far more about his Kingdom than about “being saved,” how apprenticeships give you wisdom, while info products give you knowledge, and what Scripture says about our work lasting into eternity.Links Mentioned:Jordan RaynorMaster of OneDave HatajEdgerton Gear, Inc.Good WorkThe Road Back to YouThe Fisherman’s Lady / The Marquis’ SecretJordan Raynor’s Bookshelf
2020-08-0550 minMere ChristiansTom Raynor (Jordan’s Dad)Jordan Raynor sits down with his dad, Tom Raynor, a world-class salesperson turned entrepreneur, to talk about what Jordan learned while frequently going to work with his dad as a kid, what is takes to be in the top 1% of sales performers in a massive industry, and how Jordan’s dad earned the nickname Claw-Pa.Links Mentioned:Nu Vista Foods GroupMaster of OneCalled to Create
2020-06-2027 minMere ChristiansJoon (J.S.) Park (Hospital Chaplain)Jordan Raynor sits down with Joon (J.S.) Park, Hospital Chaplain and author, to talk about how the Lord moved him from a “devout atheist” to a hospital chaplain, the three phone habits he employs that positively affect his mental health, and how God’s sovereignty is manifested through the “miracle” of our work.Links Mentioned:Joon ParkJoon Park on InstagramJoon Park on TwitterThe Voices We CarryCleopatra in SpaceJordan RaynorMaster of OneMade to StickZora Neale HurstonTimothy KellerEvery Good EndeavorBeing MortalChris Pratt on InstagramMoody Publishers
2020-06-1045 minMere ChristiansSheryl J. Anderson (Showrunner of Sweet Magnolias)Jordan Raynor sits down with Sheryl Anderson, Showrunner of Netflix’s #1 new show, Sweet Magnolias, to talk about Netflix’s reaction to the Christian characters Sheryl wrote into this megahit show, how we can model Jesus’s “gospel subtext” as we tell great stories through our work, and how to give and take great “notes” of feedback.Links Mentioned:Jordan RaynorSheryl J. Anderson on IMDBSheryl J. Anderson on TwitterSweet Magnolias Master of One: Find and Focus on the Work You Were Created to DoThe Hollywood Standard: The Complete and Authoritative Guide to Script Format and StyleAdventures in the Screen T...2020-06-0950 minMere ChristiansDuane Blasdel (Camp Director at Mapleridge Ranch)Jordan Raynor sits down with Duane Blasdel, Camp Director at Mapleridge Ranch, to talk about what Duane did to increase his camper retention rate from 40% to 80%, why boards of advisors are so valuable and how to easily build one, and his powerful testimony of seeing God do “immeasurably more” than he could imagine in his work.Links Mentioned: Duane Blasdel on LinkedInDuane Blasdel on TwitterMapleridgeJordan RaynorMaster of OneCalled to CreateStartup StoriesStandoutGood to GreatGarden CityDeep WorkBasecampThe Ruthless Elimination of HurryThe Circle MakerDo OverKanye WestJon Acuff
2020-05-2745 minMere ChristiansJoel Manby (Fmr. CEO of SeaWorld)Jordan Raynor sits down with Joel Manby, Former CEO of SeaWorld, to talk about the brilliant 2X2 matrix Joel used to measure goals and values in tandem, how Christians can “lead with love” during times of crisis, and the steep price Joel paid for losing sight of the gospel at work.Links Mentioned:2X2 matrix to measure "do goals" and "be goals"Jordan RaynorMaster of OneMy BookshelfJoel ManbyLove WorksLove Works by Joel Manby FacebookGeneral MotorsHerschend Family EntertainmentDollywoodStone MountainSeaWorldBlackfishSara BareillesGoodbye Yellow Brick RoadThe WaitressElton JohnChick-fil-AJim CollinsPeter DruckerZoomWall Street JournalPETATim KellerSix FlagsDolly PartonThe Good Jobs StrategyTony de MelloThe Way...2020-05-0640 minMere ChristiansTim Keller (Founder of Redeemer Presbyterian Church)Jordan Raynor sits down with Tim Keller, Founder of Redeemer Presbyterian Church, to talk about how the Church should respond to COVID-19, which of his books he hoped would reach a wider audience, and how creatives like Lecrae and C.S. Lewis have made art that points to God’s “Master Narrative” for the world.Links Mentioned:Master of OneTimothy KellerTimothy Keller on TwitterRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchThe Reason for GodThe Prodigal GodEvery Good EndeavorThe Meaning of MarriageReformed Theological SeminaryRedeemer City to CityUncommon GroundJohn InazuTo Change the WorldLecraeC.S. Lewis The Lion, The Witch, and The WardrobeThe Great Divorce...2020-04-1523 minMere ChristiansMignon Francois (Founder of The Cupcake Collection)Jordan Raynor sits down with Mignon Francois, Founder of The Cupcake Collection, to talk about their quest for the best donut on earth, the benefits of not raising capital, and how to earn the right to be mentored by the world’s most masterful people.Links Mentioned:Jordan RaynorMaster of OneCalled to CreateMignon FrancoisThe Cupcake CollectionThe Cupcake Collection TwitterTripAdvisorBlack Enterprise MagazineBAM 323Donut PalaceChris' DonutsGibson's DonutsHole in One DonutsFirecakesEntrepreneur CenterCatalystThreshold 360The West WingThe Successful Principles
2020-03-0445 minMere ChristiansDavid Block (Founder of Previnex)Jordan Raynor sits down with David Block, Founder of Previnex, to talk about the leap of faith David took to give away vitamins to malnourished children before it made sense financially, the wild story about how 3 separate street preachers in 3 separate subway cars helped lead David to Christ, and what Abraham and Joseph can teach us about patience in our work.Links Mentioned:Master of OneJordan RaynorJordan Raynor on TwitterJordan Raynor EmailDavid Block on LinkedInDavid Block on TwitterPrevinexWall Street JournalTOMSPepperdineScott Harrisoncharity: waterThe 80/20 PrincipleEssentialismGreg BrennamanContinentalJim CollinsGreat By ChoiceScott StephensonVeriskForbesElon MuskJeff BezosCheryl BachelderCitibankRob PelinkaLA Lakers
2020-02-2652 minMere ChristiansChris Perry (Lead Researcher for Master of One)Jordan Raynor sits down with Chris Perry, the Lead Researcher for Jordan’s latest book, Master of One. In this conversation, Jordan and Chris talk through their process for researching and writing Master of One, how the promise of Heaven on Earth should shape our work today, and the value of a weekly “mind dump.”Links Mentioned:Chris Perry on LinkedinChris Perry on InstagramMaster of One on AmazonYouVersionDavid BoudiaFred RogersTony DungyMonday Night BrewingBrett HaglerNew StoryCalled to CreateAntoni GaudíEvernoteJeff Heck on TwitterJeff Heck on Call to MasteryBob Horton on LinkedInC. S. LewisJohn Mark ComerJohn Mark Comer on Call...2020-02-0545 minMere ChristiansLuke LeFevre (Chief Creative Officer at Ramsey Solutions)Jordan Raynor sits down with Luke LeFevre, Chief Creative Officer at Ramsey Solutions, to discuss how a copy of Called to Create at Goodwill led to their meeting, the importance of hiring mission-focused people, and why Luke so strongly recommends journaling to anyone looking to master the art of leadership.Links Mentioned:Luke's tips on journalingLuke LeFevreLuke LeFevre on LinkedInLuke LeFevre on TwitterRamsey Solutions Jordan Raynor Jordan Raynor on LinkedIn Master of OneRoyal Caribbean La Sagrada Familia Called to CreateDouglas Gresham Pearl Jam John Grisham Threshold 360 Casey Cox on LinkedIn Rachel Cruze Netflix Hulu Ken Coleman The Dave Ramse...2020-01-2932 minMere ChristiansDouglas Gresham (C.S. Lewis's Stepson & Exec. Producer of Netflix's Narnia Series)Jordan Raynor sits down with Douglas Gresham, C.S. Lewis's stepson and Executive Producer of Disney and Netflix's Narnia series, to share a detailed account of C.S. Lewis’s daily routines as he pursued mastery of his craft, Doug’s surprising first encounter with his soon-to-be stepdad at the age of 8, and which Lewis book Doug gives away most frequently.Pre-order Jordan's new book, Master of One, and enter to win a European cruise for two, dinner with Jordan in Barcelona, and a private tour of the magnificent La Sagrada Familia: https://jordanraynor.com/tripLi...2020-01-2241 minMere ChristiansChristy Adams (Teacher)Jordan Raynor sits down with his good friend Christy Adams, a masterful educator, to talk about why finding your “one thing” requires a ton of career experimentation, the importance of getting feedback from those you serve (even if they’re middle schoolers), and how the Lord grants us power as we achieve mastery of our crafts.Pre-order Jordan's new book, Master of One, and enter to win a European cruise for two, dinner with Jordan in Barcelona, and a private tour of the magnificent La Sagrada Familia: https://jordanraynor.com/tripLinks Mentioned:Christy Adams...2020-01-1540 minMere ChristiansStefan Kunz (Artist)Jordan Raynor sits down with Stefan Kunz, internationally acclaimed artist and hand letterer, to talk about how Stefan thinks about being open about his faith even when working with non-Christian clients at places like Apple and Coca-Cola, what Stefan’s routines are that enable him to consistently produce great art, and how Stefan’s “30 Days of Bible Lettering” challenge took off. This episode also includes a bonus conversation with Aundi Kolber, author of Try Softer.Pre-order Jordan's new book, Master of One, and enter to win a European cruise for two, dinner with Jordan in Barcelona, and a privat...2020-01-0859 minMere ChristiansDJ Snell (Jordan's Literary Agent)Jordan Raynor sits down with his literary agent, DJ Snell, to talk about how to get a book deal with no platform, the impact Payne Stewart’s death had on DJ’s career, and the Church’s overemphasis on the depravity of man. This episode also includes a bonus conversation with Drew Dyck, author of Your Future Self Will Thank You.Pre-order Jordan's new book, Master of One, and enter to win a European cruise for two, dinner with Jordan in Barcelona, and a private tour of the magnificent La Sagrada Familia: https://jordanraynor.com/tripLink...2020-01-0154 minMere ChristiansMissy Wallace (Executive Director of the Nashville Institute for Faith and Work)Jordan Raynor sits down with Missy Wallace, Executive Director of the Nashville Institute for Faith and Work, to talk about the significance of Jesus being born into the home of a carpenter, Missy’s incredible path from management consulting to being one of the world’s leading thinkers on the topic of faith and work, and what church leaders can be doing to help every member understand the eternal significance of their work. Pre-order Jordan's new book, Master of One, and enter to win a European cruise for two, dinner with Jordan in Barcelona, and a pri...2019-12-2541 minMere ChristiansJeff Heck (Co-founder of Monday Night Brewing)Jordan Raynor sits down with Jeff Heck, Co-founder and CEO of Monday Night Brewing, to discuss C.S. Lewis’s love of beer, the phenomenal increase in productivity Jeff experienced when he went from working on multiple things to focusing on just one, and why “weekends are overrated.”Pre-order Jordan's new book, Master of One, and enter to win a European cruise for two, dinner with Jordan in Barcelona, and a private tour of the magnificent La Sagrada Familia: https://jordanraynor.com/tripLinks Mentioned:Jeff Heck on LinkedInJeff Heck on TwitterMonday Night...2019-12-1853 minMere ChristiansJohn Mark Comer (Author of The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry)Jordan Raynor sits down with John Mark Comer, pastor and author of The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, to talk about why hurry is “the great enemy of spiritual life,” how to turn off “internal noise” that leads to anxiety, and their mutual love of Aaron Sorkin (creator of The West Wing, The Social Network, etc.). Pre-order Jordan's new book, Master of One, and enter to win a European cruise for two, dinner with Jordan in Barcelona, and a private tour of the magnificent La Sagrada Familia: https://jordanraynor.com/trip Links Mentioned...2019-12-1149 minMere ChristiansJeff Goins (Bestselling Author of The Art of Work)Jordan Raynor sits down with Jeff Goins, bestselling author of The Art of Work and Real Artists Don't Starve, to talk about how great masters like Michelangelo and da Vinci were able to master more than one discipline in different seasons of their careers, Jeff’s habits for churning out bestseller after bestseller, and why Jeff wants to hear President Trump on The Call to Mastery.Links Mentioned:Jordan RaynorMaster of OneJeff GoinsThe Art of Work: A Proven Path to Discovering What You Were Meant to DoReal Artists Don't StarveMichelangelo at San Lorenzo: The Genius as En...2019-11-2054 minMere ChristiansShay Cochrane (Founder of Social Squares)Jordan Raynor sits down with Shay Cochrane, Founder of SC Stockshop and Social Squares, to talk about how she is able to run two six-figure businesses with only 16 hours of work each week, why her first entrepreneurial endeavor was shut down by military police, and how she inadvertently created the styled stock photography niche. This episode also includes a bonus conversation with Todd Chipman author of Until Every Child is Home.Links Mentioned:Jordan RaynorShay CochraneGraham CochraneiStockGetty ImagesEmily LeyMaster of OneSC StockshopSocial SquaresEvery Good EndeavorThe Pumpkin PlanTractionThe Go GiverMegan GonzalezTodd ChipmanUntil Every Child is HomeCalled to...2019-11-1356 minMere ChristiansKevin Cloud (Author of God and Hamilton)Jordan Raynor sits down with Kevin Cloud, the masterful author of God and Hamilton, to talk about why Hamilton’s life was both extraordinary and also thoroughly ordinary, the 5 movements of the creative process, and how art and culture can create “thin places” where God seems to break through, and what normally feels hidden becomes real and tangible. This episode also includes a bonus conversation with Costi Hinn, author of God, Greed and the (Prosperity) Gospel.Links Mentioned:Kevin CloudKevin Cloud on TwitterCosti Hinn on TwitterJordan RaynorGod and HamiltonAlexander HamiltonAlexander HamiltonHamilton: The RevolutionAaron BurrThe Culture HouseThe Univer...2019-10-1659 minMere ChristiansHorst Schulze (Co-founder of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company)Jordan Raynor sits down with Horst Schulze, Co-founder of The Ritz Carlton Hotel Company, to talk about the world’s best hotels, how he thinks about loving every employee as himself, and why Christians ought to have the highest standards of excellence in our work.Links MentionedExcellence WinsHorst SchulzeCapella Hotel GroupRitz-Carlton HotelThe Huka LodgeMaster of OneKen BlanchardThreshold 360Tim KellerDan CathyStephen CoveyJordan Raynor
2019-10-0245 minMere ChristiansRachel Cruze (#1 New York Times bestselling author of Smart Money, Smart Kids)Jordan Raynor sits down with Rachel Cruze, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Smart Money, Smart Kids, at Ramsey Solution’s amazing new headquarters in Franklin, Tennessee to talk about the cautionary advice Rachel's dad (Dave Ramsey) gave her before she joined the family business, the hard things Rachel's leaders have required her to do in order to become a masterful teacher, and why Dave Ramsey’s team believes that their work has great eternal significance.Links Mentioned:Rachel CruzeThe Contentment Journal on AmazonLove Your Life Not Theirs on AmazonThe Prodigal God on AmazonThe Freedom of Self...2019-10-0238 minMere ChristiansChad Cannon (Chief Sales Officer at Michael Hyatt & Company)Jordan Raynor sits down with Chad Cannon, Chief Sales Officer at Michael Hyatt & Company, to talk about what the most successful content marketers will be doing 5 years from now, what Bob Goff’s book (Love Does) was almost horribly titled, and how Chad sees his work at Michael Hyatt & Company as bringing great glory to God.Links MentionedChad Cannon on LinkedInMichael HyattChad Cannon on InstagramChad Cannon on TwitterJordan Raynor podcast
2019-10-0251 minMere ChristiansJulianna Slager (Co-founder of Ballet 5:8)Jordan Raynor sits down with Julianna Slager, Co-founder of Ballet 5:8, to talk about how her team uses ballet to engage people in conversations about faith, the remarkable parallels between her own story and the story of Beth Pearson, the fictional character from the hit show, This is Us on NBC, and why she’s all in on this concept of being a “master of one.” You can follow Julianna's work on Instagram at @JuliannaSlager.Links Mentioned:Jordan RaynorMaster of OneBallet 5:8Building a StoryBrandHow to Win Friends and Influence People
2019-10-0241 minMere ChristiansBonus: About Jordan RaynorGet to know Jordan Raynor, host of The Call to Mastery podcast.Jordan is most well-known for his work helping millions of Christians connect their faith with their work. His book, Called to Create, became an instant bestseller when it was released in 2017. His next book, Master of One, will be released by Random House on January 21, 2020.In addition to his writing, Jordan has spent more than a decade pursuing mastery of his craft as an entrepreneur. Today, Jordan serves as the Executive Chairman of Threshold 360, a venture-backed tech startup that has built the world’s...2019-09-2820 min