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Work is CallingWayne Shepherd - WIC2025 - Season 4 Episode 3Wayne Shepherd seemed born to be involved in radio. But his story is a journey of discovery. At an early age he discovered his passion for radio. As an adopted child, he would also discover his unknown story and that of his birth-mother. Later, Wayne discovered his passion for radio was also his calling from God. Join us as we listen and discover what Wayne's discovery has meant to him and what it can mean to us. 2025-05-0536 min
First Person with Wayne ShepherdWayne KunaWayne Kuna tells his story of spending years as a top-flight toy designer-- until tragedy touched his life leading to a spiritual awakening. (Click for more) A workplace mass shooting caused a crisis in Wayne's life and he gave his life to Christ after years of inner struggle. Today, he is the founder of a workplace ministry called Work In the Light, helping people see their work as a God-honoring calling to serve Him and others. Wayne is the author of an excellent book titled Work In the Light, An Interactive Guide to Transforming Your Career wi...2025-04-0323 min
First Person with Wayne ShepherdMark JobeHe's both a pastor and a president. Mark Jobe, President of the Moody Bible Institute, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his dual calling as both a pastor and the leader of a Bible College. (Click for more) Dr. Mark Jobe serves as Moody Bible Institute's 10th president, taking office on Jan. 2, 2019. He and his wife, Dee, have been married 32 years and have three adult children, Marissa, Josiah, and Grant. The Jobes currently reside in Chicagoland area where they are active members of New Life Community Church, a nondenominational, multisite church wher...2025-03-2723 minWork is CallingDave and Lynette Hoy-WIC2025-Season 4 Episode 2Dave and Lynette are a dynamic couple. Both have turned their passions into careers. Lynette is a skilled counselor who specializes in anger while Dave is in law guiding folksthrough their financial and estate needs. Both do not see any light between what they do in their careers and how they practice following Jesus Christ. Their story will encourage and challenge you as you hear how helping people hasmotivated them to see their careers as God’s calling in their lives.2025-02-1741 minWork is CallingSteve Thayer - WIC2025 - Season 4 Episode 1Steve has learned that life is about the WE and not the
ME. This perspective flows through his career as a private wealth attorney. His passion is to serve his clients in a way to turn their dreams into reality. He is a skilled negotiator who navigates client disputes by understanding the benefits of the WE over the ME. In his personal life Steve is a renaissance man loving to accomplish whether it’s carpentry,
painting artwork or golfing. Above all, he loves his role as a husband, a dad and a follower of Christ.
2025-01-1747 minWork is CallingRuthie Picha - WIC 2024 - Season 3 Episode 8Ruthie’s career has taken her from music and dance to
becoming an EMT and then to serving as a Level 1 Trauma ER nurse. As her career took on new shapes, she realized God’s influence in finding the path He created for her. Hear how she learned to deal with fears of the unknown as she sought
her way trusting in the One who was leading her. That trust confirmed that her course was His course, and His course was her calling.
2025-01-0742 minWork is CallingAndrew Picha - WIC 2024 - Season 3 Episode 7
Andrew is a young musician living in Nashville. He has performed
both on tour with Christian performing artists and as a studio musician for
recordings. Andrew’s career path has led him to study at Berkley in Boston, touring
with a band throughout New England and on to Nashville as a studio musician. Today
he finds himself in an unexpected mix of music, coffee roasting and seminary.
You’re right. This is going to be an interesting story. Join us as we learn how
all this came to be as Andrew followed what he sees as God’s lead...2024-10-0846 minWork is CallingChip Pollard - WIC - Season 3 Episode 6Chip is one of the most real and unassuming people I have the privilege of calling friend. His career path has led him through practicing law, teaching as a professor and now serving as President of John Brown University. His journey also includes days of doubt and days of grief. Chip is a thinker. His observations about life, faith and work are solid and communicated with clarity. It doesn't matter what your career, you will come away with something to seriously consider from Chip's journey.2024-09-1043 minWork is CallingJim Schiro - WIC 2024 - Season 3 Episode 5Jim Schiro is an exuberant follower of Jesus. Like you and me, his life has had ups and downs which includes a failed marriage. He’s learned that just like the wine he enjoys
making, he had to be crushed to bring out the best of his life. Hear how this mortgage broker lets his faith guide him as he serves his clients with diligence and integrity. In the process he is often able to help them secure their dreams
and to save them from broken dreams.
2024-07-1238 minWork is CallingJohn Pabon - WIC - Season 3 Episode 4John Pabon is a former Wall Street executive who experienced success but little or no fulfillment. Caught in the web of perks that his position offered, God stepped in and slammed the Wall Street door shut on him. Breaking free, John began serving not-for-profits, helping them improve their organizations. That step led to an open door as an executive where he now organizes and leads his employees to service projects here in America and around the world. #purpose #leadership #fulfillment #faithatwork #Jesus #service #servantleadership2024-05-1447 minWork is CallingAlly Domercant - WIC 2024 - Season 3 Episode 3Ally is an energetic, athletic, dynamic individual. Yes, I'm a fan! She’s fun to listen to and to talk with. Her Midwest upbringing didn’t keep her on the farm as she lived in various countries. God’s calling had her take a major turn. She is now lights up the air waves here her vibrant
personality as a talk show co-host on radio. She, and the team of her morning show serve to lead people to take their next, and maybe even their first, step with Christ. You’ll want to hear her story.
2024-04-1147 minWork is CallingTom Talamantez - WIC 2024 - Season 3 Episode 2Tom is a fellow podcaster who has a passionate faith. He
has experienced a full spectrum of life experience, both painful and abundantly blessed. These experiences have revealed to him how much he lives in the grace and the promises of God. This realization has shaped how and why Tom pursues his career. Listen as he weaves God’s word fluidly through the description of his quest to not be simply known as a successful businessperson but also as a loving Christ follower.
2024-03-2348 minWork is CallingIsaac Hung - WIC 2024 Season 3 Episode 1
Isaac was minding his own business, walking on campus
when he was approached by a stranger who wanted to tell him something that
would change his life. He listened and his life has been transformed through a
relationship with Jesus. His relationship showed him that everything in his
life is a stewardship of his skills, talents and resources that now need to be
invested with excellence in whatever God wants him to accomplish that day. This
fresh, honest discussion will inspire you with its clarity and simplicity.
2024-01-2940 minWork is CallingShannon O'Shea - WIC 2023 Season 2 Episode 11Shannon has walked a painful path in her young life. Far from discouraging her, it has yielded a strong faith and a desire to step into hurting lives with the hope she herself has experienced through her faith in Jesus. As you listen to her bright, hope filled attitude, you will hear how God has used her own pain to give her the understanding, empathy and desire to bring hope and healing to others. You will be inspired as she describes how her Work is Calling.
2023-12-2142 minWork is CallingKJ Johnson - WIC 2023 Season 2 Episode 10KJ has watched his career path take him from flying missions
in Afghanistan as a US Marine to being a director at the CS Lewis Institute. All along the way he has recognized the guiding hand of God which has given him great confidence in changing course. He thoroughly enjoys the wit and wisdom of CS Lewis. And like Lewis, KJ loves engaging people about the part of them
that no one sees, but what everyone experiences as it defines who they are, their soul. Listen to KJ as he continues to see God guide his footsteps in who...2023-11-2847 minWork is CallingHal Metzger - WIC 2023 Season 2 Episode 9Hal is a true renaissance man. His career path has taken
him through the arts, marketing, branding, managing projects and executive responsibilities. His varied career path led him around the globe not only work here in the US but also to teach marketing and branding at two universities in China. Retired
from most of his duties Hal now runs the social media of a kids’ camp and teaches art at a home-school co-op. His fascinating story recounts the way God called and led him on his life’s journey.
2023-10-2341 minWork is CallingBri Evans - WIC 2023 Season 2 Episode 8
Bri is a young, brilliant personality with a heart that is bigger still. Listen to her describe her passion for adventure, people and teaching. Her inspiring story is just beginning, but already extends to people half way around the world in Kazakhstan. Bri's is a story that seems to say, “Don’t quit! Have faith! Anything and everything is possible.”
2023-09-0131 minWork is CallingDan Abbatacola - WIC 2023 Season 2 Episode 7
Dan, is an energetic, fun loving and focused ministry friend. Our callings crossed on the pastoral team of a suburban church. His career course has brought him to different venues where he expressed his calling. He’s served as a member of different pastoral teams and currently works in business while serving as the lead pastor of a church he launched. Let’s listen in as Dan describes the pursuit of his calling.
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Authentic GraceChurch to Go - July 16In this week's episode of Church to Go, Grace Bible Church continues its new series, "Odds and Ends" with Rev. Wayne Kuna leading the service. Wayne preached from Matthew 4 on the subject of temptation, entitled, " Facing Temptations".
Church to Go is a part of the Authentic Grace podcasting network and a ministry of Grace Bible Church in Elmhurst, IL. For questions, please get in touch with the church office directly.
2023-07-1738 minWork is CallingCaleb and Laurel Strejc - WIC 2023 Season 2 Episode 6Caleb and Laurel are a two career family. They are Work is Calling's first duo interview. Caleb works in the front office of a large Chicago-based, themed restaurant chain. Laurel teaches the sciences to middle-schoolers. Hear how Laurel's heart for Jesus supercharges her heart for her students. And listen how Caleb tries to keep ready for any open door or open heart to share his care for and his faith with colleagues. In addition, they have all the responsibilities of little Caleb, their son.2023-05-2247 minWork is CallingArnulfo Molina - WIC 2023 Season 2 Episode 5Arnulfo transports precious cargo. How precious? Arnulfo transports the hopes and dreams of a mother and father in the person of their at risk teen. What began as a job, quickly became a ministry. Arnulfo watched God use the hours of transporting a teen by car and or by plane to a center for help into a time of reflection, hope and healing in God's word. His journey to this calling took him through his own desperate times that led him to Jesus, forgiveness, healing and hope. Listen in and learn more about Arnulfo's amazing calling. 2023-04-1945 minWork is CallingTim Lundeen - WIC 2023 Season 2 Episode 4Listen to Tim share his journey to the Lord and how the Lord led him to his unique profession serving as a narrator of spoken word content. His voice brings life, personality and character to the published stories of many authors. Did you just think, “Wait! You mean he gets paid reading books out loud?” Tim would definitely answer, “Yes!” Today he uses his creative abilities to bring voice to academic works. Hmmm? I'd prefer reading biographies.
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Work is CallingCraig Horswill - WIC 2023 Season 2 Episode 3Craig is a professor/researcher/athlete who hails from Wisconsin. His journey has taken him to Russia as a collegiate wrestler, into health care, researching sports drinks in the corporate world and teaching in academia as a professor of statistics, kinesiology and nutrition. Craig is convinced that his career path has been directed and empowered by God with purpose. Listen in as he takes you on his journey.2023-02-1540 minWork is CallingDiane Salvador - WIC 2023 Season 2 Episode 2Diane is an amazing person of strength, integrity and joy. Despite the adversity of her adult life, she pursued her dreams as a single mom through nursing, teaching at university and now as Dean of Health Sciences at a Midwest university. Learn how prayer, a deep sense of her heavenly Father’s love and leading and living a life with her eyes on Jesus have brought her fulfillment and satisfaction.2023-01-2142 minWork is CallingBob Walsh - WIC 2023 Season 2 Episode 1I can’t wait for you to hear Bob’s story. His light-hearted and intentional personality is driven by a simple but deep faith conviction that flows into every aspect of his life. Bob will explain how it not only informs his business practices, but in his personal life, it brought him through the unexpected loss of his wife, leaving him a single dad of four young kids. You will be inspired and encouraged to see your life and work as a calling!2023-01-0445 minWork is CallingBrent Stutzman - WIC 2022 Episode 16You’ll enjoy listening to this true Renaissance-man from Ohio. Brent is an athlete, musician, pastor and marketing entrepreneur. His laugh in infectious, his insights are well thought out and his faith is pursued with a whole heart. The road traveled by Brent flows through life shaping transitions that has led him to seeing his career as a calling of God to the people he serves.2022-12-0942 minWork is CallingBob Lambert - WIC 2022 Episode 15Bob is a serial entrepreneur. He loves starting things and engages his startups with the energy of a hurricane. You'll hear a constant joy in his words. He'll take you on his solo cross-country biking adventures. Listen as he takes us on his journey to discovering the love of Jesus and ultimately viewing his career as a calling. 2022-11-2946 minWork is CallingDave Lacine - WIC 2022 Episode 14Dave’s enthusiasm for following Christ and his desire to encourage other women and men in business ownership and leadership to do the same is infectious. He is a man whose faith seems to flow through all areas of his life with humility and gentleness. Dave is certainly one of the people God used to confirm and establish my calling in faith at work ministry. 2022-11-0741 minWork is CallingSteve Watts - WIC 2022 Episode 13God can redeem the most difficult things in our life in a way that reshapes who we are. Listen in as Steve describes how his personal life led him to see his career in the banking industry as a calling. God has used his daughter’s special needs to reshape his purpose in the workplace into a calling. 2022-09-2242 minAuthentic GraceChurch to Go - September 11In this week's episode of Church to Go, elder Wayne Kuna fills in to lead the worship service at Grace Bible Church. Pastor Wayne continues the series of Portraits of Grace with the metaphor of the Flock.
Pastor Wayne covers the points of this critical metaphor for the people of God as follows:
1. The FLOCK of Jesus has a SINGULAR BELONGING
2. The FLOCK Jesus has a SINGULAR OBEDIENCE
3. The FLOCK of Jesus has a SINGULAR REFUGE
Church to Go is a ministry of Grace Bible Church in Elmhurst, IL, a...2022-09-1347 minWork is CallingTom McElroy - WIC 2022 Episode 12Prepare to be fired up! I can't wait for you to hear Tom talk about his life and career journey. He is one of Chicagoland's more accomplished actors appearing on television, in movies and performing live on stage in epic dramas like, "The Iceman Cometh." His story is one of early calling, falling and back to calling. Listen to Tom describe his love for performing and how it is fueled by a powerful sense that he is doing and being exactly what God created him to be. It is an inspiring and encouraging journey. 2022-09-0648 minWork is CallingWayne Kuna - WIC 2022 Episode 11I'd like you to hear my own story as I learned that Work is Calling. I was contently working for Santa in the toy industry, when my world blew up! You'll hear how the tragedy of a workplace shooting, and what seemed to be an innocent question led to a profound impact on my career and honestly, on my whole life. What I discovered transformed my pursuit of success into a quest for accomplishment and fulfillment for myself and those around me. 2022-08-1347 minWork is CallingDon Bartel - WIC 2022 Episode 10There are some people who seem to be able to see over the horizon and are able to make plans and influence people to get there. Don is one of those people. We became friends while I served with The Navigators as the director of the Faith and Work Ministry in Chicago and Don served casting The Navigator's vision and mission on a national level. Don is a clear thinker and communicator who is an asset to those around him. Take a few moments to listen as Don describes his varied career path that seemed to always have God's...2022-08-0138 minWork is CallingBill Ritchie - WIC 2022 Episode 9If you’re like me, you still have traumatic nightmares about attending college. If I had more professors like Bill Ritchie, I’d sleep a lot easier today. When Bill isn’t cranking bolts under the hood of an old sports car, he teaches courses in strategic and supply chain management at James Madison University. Bill is a research bloodhound. You can send him on the scent of some unknown and he’ll create constructs, Pearson correlations, means difference tests, discover influencing factors and compile data analysis to find out what you need to know. Learn how Bill discovered that his...2022-07-1349 minWork is CallingAlex Pirus - WIC 2022 Episode 8Did you ever wonder if God had a plan for professional hockey players? Meet Alex. Alex played with the Minnesota North Stars and later the Detroit Redwings. Then one day God decided He wanted Alex playing for Him. God took him off the ice and placed him in one of the trading pits in Chicago. There he became an agent for Jesus. But that was just a warmup. God traded Alex, back to the NHL where he serves as chaplain to a number of professional hockey teams in the Midwest. I invite you to hear how God turned hockey...2022-07-1244 min
Work is CallingElliot Rudell - WIC 2022 Episode 7What do you get when you cross a Jewish boy from Brooklyn, with a Jewish boy from Nazareth and one of Santa's elves? You get Elliot Rudell, one of the toy industry's most inventive and prolific creators. With over 160 patents and toys, games and dolls that have found their way under Christmas trees all over the world for decades, Elliot is a wildly creative follower of Jesus. Listen to his story, as he tracks God's love and plan through his career. You might even learn a little Hebrew! Oy vey! 2022-06-2252 minAuthentic GraceChurch to Go - June 12thIn this episode of the Church to Go, Pastor Wayne Kuna leads the service from Grace Bible Church in Elmhurst, IL.
In this week's service, Wayne continues the Gideon series with a sermon from Judges 7 entitled, "The Attack of the Rolling Bagel".
1. God knows your fears before you do
2. God will do whatever it takes to strengthen you
3. God wants you to see with eyes of faith
4. Seeing with eyes of faith produces worship and obedience
For more information about Grace Bible Church, www.gbcelm.org
2022-06-1340 minAuthentic GraceWhat We Believe and Why We Believe It - End TimesThis is the final episode of the special theology class taught by Rev. Wayne Kuna from Grace Bible Church in Elmhurst, IL.
2022-04-2656 minAuthentic GraceWhat We Believe and Why We Believe it - April 3rdThis is the special theology class from Grace Bible Church in Elmhurst, IL.
This week's class, taught by Rev. Wayne Kuna, is on the Church.
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Work is CallingBrandon Barnholt - WIC 2022 Episode 6I'm thrilled that Brandon agreed to share his story with all of us. God orchestrated the ending of his position as the leader of a major convenience market chain to open a door to what has become a national specialty food distribution company that has grown in purpose and size. Learn how his commitment to following Jesus and their company's commitment to serving, not just service, has touched the lives of their employees, clients, vendors and people in need in impoverished parts of the world. I know we'll have to have him back to hear more parts of his...2022-04-0141 minAuthentic GraceWhat We Believe and Why We Believe it - March 27This is a special class taught on Theology by Rev. Wayne Kuna.
2022-03-2847 minAuthentic GraceWhat We Believe and Why We Believe It - March 20This is the next episode from the special theological class taught by Rev. Wayne Kuna on March 20th.
2022-03-2548 minAuthentic GraceWhat We Believe and Why We Believe ItThis is the next episode from the special theological class taught by Rev. Wayne Kuna on March 13th.
2022-03-2536 minAuthentic GraceWhat We Believe and Why We Believe it - the Holy SpiritIn this special class by Rev. Wayne Kuna from Grace Bible Church in Elmhurst, he covers the person, power, and empowering role of the Holy Spirit. Cults and other faith systems have exaggerated and/or diminished His position as God the Spirit and His role in the Church.
2022-02-2156 minAuthentic GraceWhat We Believe and Why We Believe It - the CrossThis is a special class taught by Rev. Wayne Kuna on Christian Theology. This is a limited series class to expose you to what many Christ-followers believe about the Bible, God, people, sin, redemption, the church, angels, and Jesus’ return as King of kings.
For more information about Wayne, GBC, or anything else, please contact the church. www.gbcelm.org
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Work is CallingStephanie Strejc - WIC 2022 Episode 5Steph would love to be recording songs in Nashville, but until that happens, she sings on the worship team of her church and serves as an ER and ICU nurse in one of Chicago's cutting edge, teaching hospitals. The story of her commitment to her colleagues is inspiring as she not only cares for those coming through the ER doors but also for other medical staff as they endure the pressures of the current pandemic. You'll enjoy hearing how her Jesus Journey fuels her purpose and meaning. Her Work is Calling! #servant #leader #vocalist #caregiver #inspiring #Jesus #purpose #meaning2022-02-0432 minWork is CallingTodd Jensen - WIC 2022 Episode 4Todd Jensen spent years on the trading floor in Chicago. When the MF Global fiasco hit the trading world, Todd felt God calling he and his family to something new. Like the Old Testament Abraham, Todd and his family left the Chicago area and moved to Michigan where they purchased an apple orchard and asparagus farm. God has used that step of faith to transform Todd and his family. You have to hear how his Work is Calling! #leadership #shepherdleadership #farming #trading #Jesus #apples #asparagus #hearGod 2022-02-0435 minWork is CallingWayne Kuna - WIC 2022 TrailerIf you're wondering why Work is Calling exists, this will help you understand its genesis and purpose. You will get a glimpse into Wayne's story and how it led him on a journey that integrated faith and work. Wayne is the founder of Soul Priority NFP that coaches women and men how to transform their careers and workplaces through biblical priniples. For more information visit www.soul-priority.org #leadership #faithandwork #Jesus #shepherdleadership #faith #meaning #purpose2022-02-0403 minWork is CallingRene Romero WIC 2022 Episode 3Listen to Rene's story of how he began to see his work as a calling and how it has fueled his passion to fight human trafficking. If you want to hear more about Soul Priority visit www.soul-priority.org
2022-01-2025 minWork is CallingBob Picha - WIC 2022 Episode 1This episode features my long time buddy Bob Picha. When you don't find him under the hood of a beamer he's trying to get going, he's playing jazz at some gig. Bob's story of serving God as a radio engineer in the telecommunications industry is inspiring. His conviction of being an advocate for team members gives us the evidence we need to see how God will work in and through a person, who is willing, in the workplace. #leadership #shepherdleadership #Jesus #calling #meaning #purpose #BMW 2022-01-1345 minWork is CallingMatthew Gosling WIC 2022 Episode 2Matthew is one of my newest and youngest friends. God sent him to Work is Calling as our podcast engineer and producer. He has an interesting story that begins in London, England with its newest chapters being written here in the Midwest. Listen to why Matthew views his work in managing the social media of a publishing house as calling! To laern more about Soul Priority, visit www.soul-priority.org2022-01-1326 min
MOVE THE BEANSPeace #3 31- MTBThis episode I close out our series and have a discussion with alumni guest Pastor, Wayne Kuna. We discuss the life crippling effects of worry on our peace, and how to combat it. I also share the results of a social media “social” experiment I did recently. Not only does worry impact us physically but it also guides on how we react to certain “hot” topics. If attention is the new form of worship, what has yours today? Be encouraged with insights from God’s Word and our buddy Wayne. Worry less, peace more and move the beans!
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