Ep 2172: Could a Change in Perspective Change Everything?

What happens when a police officer sees his job as a mission field and discovers an unexpected God-given talent along the way? Meet Dan Williams, a small-town police officer whose faith, service, and extraordinary artwork are making an impact. Hear how God is using both his badge and his pencil to bring hope, share the Gospel, and remind us that our workplace is our ministry place.

What if your Christmas gift could do more than make someone smile? What if it could also support small businesses, bless local artisans, and bring the stories of the Holy Land to life? Jim and Martha bring on Itai Schimmel to introduce his company Artza Box, a unique quarterly gift experience that connects biblical history, meaningful giving, and the people behind Israel's small businesses. It's a gift that blesses in more ways than one! Use code 4HIM20 for 20% off through our special iWork4Him link

What if the way you see yourself isn’t the way God sees you? Kimberly Wright, author of Perspective for the Christian Working Woman, joins Jim and Martha to explore how our perceptions shape our identity, influence our workplace relationships, and sometimes keep us stuck in comparison and the pressure to perform. Discover how Scripture can help you challenge those perceptions, embrace your God-given worth, and gain a fresh perspective on your calling.

You can build a profitable business without sacrificing your people – but it takes more than good intentions and values printed on a wall. Doug Shaw knows firsthand what toxic leadership can do, and he’s discovered a better way. What does it take to turn a workplace that tears people down into one where they flourish? Let’s talk about Curative Culture!

Are you a working woman trying to navigate your God-given gifts, career, family responsibilities, and calling? Joanna Meyer of the Denver Institute for Faith & Work joins Jim and Martha to explore how women can embrace their unique gifts, find a healthier perspective on work and rest, and recognize how God can use their work to advance His purposes. And learn about the annual Women, Work & Calling event held in Denver (on October 30 this year!).

What if the thing that makes you different is also one of your greatest strengths? Journalist Alessio Atria shares how autism shapes his approach to reporting, how his faith drives his commitment to truth, and why a diagnosis should never define your destiny.

Business as mission is more than a catchy phrase – it’s a way of seeing your work as part of God’s kingdom purposes. And that’s exactly what the upcoming Kingdom Impact Summit is designed to explore. Hear about the Summit, IBAM, and Third Fish Academy in this intriguing conversation with returning guest Steve Adams.

What happens when Christians stop sitting on the sidelines and start engaging in the places where culture is being shaped? Sarah Shifflet of the Center for Christian Virtue explains why believers need to be informed, involved, and equipped – and why the upcoming CCV Essential Summit could be the perfect place to start!

What do you do when you graduate from law school with $300,000 in student loan debt? For Austin Henderson, it became a wake-up call to stop simply going through the motions and start living on purpose. Along with his wife, Ally, Austin shares how putting God first has shaped their finances, marriage, family, work, and plans for the future – and how intentional choices can create the freedom to follow where God leads.

Can a cartoon plant seeds for eternity? Butch and Julieann Hartman believe it can. Discover how the creators behind beloved children's entertainment are using memorable stories, catchy songs, and Scripture to create content designed to plant God's truth in the hearts of the next generations.