Work, Love, Pray

What if discovering God's will for your work begins with seeing your everyday responsibilities differently? In this episode of the Moving Forward Podcast, Melissa Harrison sits down with Dr. Joy Dahl, 4word's fractional CFO, former Executive Director of Polished, and author of God's Will for Your Work: Discovering Divine Purpose in Everyday Life, for a conversation about recognizing God's purpose...

What if the season that feels like waiting is actually preparation?   In this episode of the Moving Forward Podcast, Melissa Harrison sits down with Dr. Nicole Martin, president and CEO of Christianity Today, for a candid conversation about trusting God's timing, surrendering the pressure to perform, and stepping into a new assignment with confidence and humility.   Nicole shares that becoming CEO...

You spend so much time leading, serving, and encouraging others—but who's encouraging you? In this special solo episode of Moving Forward , 4word President & CEO Melissa Harrison reflects on the importance of making room for friendship, prayer, and community. As BOLDLY approaches, she shares a personal invitation to step away from your everyday responsibilities and connect with women who understan...

What if moving forward in your calling begins with releasing the pressure to make everything happen?   In this episode of the Moving Forward Podcast, Melissa Harrison sits down with Sheeba Philip, founder of Impart Group, for a candid conversation about career setbacks, identity beyond achievement, and learning to build with God.   With more than 25 years of executive leadership experience, Sheeba...

You can love your work, believe deeply in your mission, and still find yourself depleted. Sustainable leadership requires paying attention to the person carrying that mission—and making room for renewal along the way.   In this BOLDLY Breakout Spotlight episode of the Moving Forward Podcast, Melissa Harrison sits down with Dr. Ioana Popa, a physician-psychiatrist educator, executive coach, and co-...

Leading authentically begins with the courage to acknowledge our own stories—and trust that our struggles do not diminish our worth or our ability to make a difference. In this final episode of our BOLDLY Breakout Spotlight week on the Moving Forward Podcast , Melissa Harrison sits down with Kisha Smith, known as "The Transparency Coach," for a candid conversation about healing, faith, vulnerabili...

The achievements that shape our careers can also shape how we see ourselves. An unexpected change can invite us to discover a deeper foundation for our identity—and a new way to lead. In this special BOLDLY Breakout Spotlight episode of the Moving Forward Podcast , Melissa Harrison sits down with Rachael Jackson of REV, a West Point graduate and former Army Apache helicopter pilot, for a candid co...

What if growing in your career doesn't require choosing between ambition and humility? In this special BOLDLY Breakout Spotlight episode of the Moving Forward Podcast , Melissa Harrison sits down with Ellie Nieves, a leadership coach, public policy professional, and author of The Career Playbook for Christian Women , for a practical conversation about pursuing professional growth while remaining g...

What if living with purpose doesn't require a new job, a clearer five-year plan, or a dramatic change in circumstances?   In this special BOLDLY Breakouts episode of the Moving Forward Podcast, Melissa Harrison sits down with Dr. Jessica Rimmer, CEO of Solomon Strategic Advisors and author of The Purpose Formula: How to Live Fully Alive, to explore how women can recognize and live out their God-gi...

What happens when you reach a career milestone you worked hard for—and realize you may be called to take a different path?   In this special BOLDLY Breakouts episode of the Moving Forward Podcast, Melissa Harrison sits down with Joy St. John, founder of The Joyous Edge, to talk about success, calling, and the courage to slow down when the life you are living no longer feels aligned with the one yo...

What if becoming a stronger leader isn't about getting everything right—but becoming more honest about where you need to grow?   In this episode of the Moving Forward Podcast, Melissa Harrison sits down with Melissa Russell, President of charity: water, for a candid conversation about leading through failure, receiving feedback, and releasing the expectation of perfection.   Melissa explains that...

Three women. Three different stories. One beautiful picture of what can happen when we invest in the life of a woman.   What happens when you invest in the life of one woman?   The impact rarely stops with her.   When a woman grows in her faith, confidence, leadership, and sense of purpose, she carries that growth with her—into her home, her workplace, her relationships, and her community. And oft...

What does it really mean to be a healthy leader — not just an effective, successful, or high-performing one?   In this episode of the Moving Forward Podcast, Melissa Harrison sits down with licensed trauma therapist, bestselling author, and speaker Kobe Campbell for a conversation about the inner work of leadership — and how the stories, wounds, and emotional patterns we carry can shape the way we...

What does it take to bring The Chosen — one of the most-watched portrayals of the life of Jesus in history — to people around the world in their own language?   In this episode of the Moving Forward Podcast, Melissa Harrison sits down with Wendi Lord, PhD, Vice President of Content Localization at Come and See Foundation , for a behind-the-scenes look at the global translation mission behind The C...

What happens when the drive that has helped you accomplish so much becomes the very thing that exhausts you? For many high-achieving women, achievement has been rewarded for most of their lives. Get the grade. Earn the promotion. Reach the goal. Build the business. Keep moving forward. But over time, it can become easy to confuse what we accomplish with who we are. In this episode of the Moving Fo...

Artificial intelligence is transforming the workplace—and many professionals and organizations are quietly asking one of two questions: Am I going to lose my job? or Is my organization already behind? In this episode of the Moving Forward Podcast, 4word President & CEO Melissa Harrison talks with Melissa Peak about how women and organizations can navigate AI transformation with wisdom, intentional...

Many women work hard, deliver results, and assume their work will eventually speak for itself. But as Dr. Merary Cruz Simeon shares in this episode of the Moving Forward Podcast, that is not always reality. In this conversation, 4word President & CEO Melissa Harrison talks with Merary about finding your voice at work, advocating for yourself with confidence and humility, and learning to use your i...

What if burnout is not only about how much you are doing, but also about the fears, expectations, and beliefs driving you?   On today's episode of Moving Forward, Melissa Harrison talks with author, speaker, and leadership coach Jo Saxton about becoming an unburdened leader. Jo explains why meaningful rest requires more than taking an occasional break. It begins by examining the internal messages,...

What if powerful women were never meant to compete with one another, but to become each other's greatest collaborators and allies?   In the first episode of Moving Forward, Melissa Harrison talks with entrepreneur, author, and speaker Liz Bohannon about faith, business, leadership, loneliness, and the power of community. Liz shares how moving to Uganda changed her view of entrepreneurship and even...

The Work, Love, Pray podcast is now Moving Forward. Hosted by Melissa Harrison, President and CEO of 4word, Moving Forward features honest conversations with remarkable women navigating faith, work, leadership, relationships, career transitions, and calling. Each episode explores the decisions that shape us, the setbacks that refine us, and the courageous steps that lead toward greater purpose and...

In this episode, host Jordan Johnstone speaks with Sharon Beach , a remarkable individual whose life story exemplifies resilience. Sharon shares her harrowing experience of being kidnapped and the strength she found in her faith to escape and recover. In this conversation, Sharon shares her profound journey of healing and resilience following her traumatic experiences. She emphasizes the importanc...

In this episode, guest Reagan Cannon and host Jordan Johnstone discuss the importance of feedback in professional growth and how to give and receive feedback effectively. Reagan emphasizes the role of trust in feedback, and addresses the challenges that women face in giving and receiving feedback. Reagan and Jordan also explore the Christian approach to feedback and the importance of teaching and...

In this episode, Melissa Harrison , Executive Director of 4word, and Catherine Gates , Executive Director of Polished Network, share their initial reactions to the decision to merge organizations, the vision for unity, and the importance of collaboration in serving Christian women in the workplace. The conversation also highlights the Taste of 4word Roadshow and the excitement surrounding the chan...

In this episode, Heidi Rasmussen , 4word board chair and president, and Sheila Walls , Polished Network board president, discuss the origin of the merger between 4word and Polished Network . They share their personal journeys into leadership, the divine calling that led to the merger, and the importance of empowering women in the workplace. The conversation highlights the unity and collaboration b...

In this episode, Debi Wolfe discusses the evolving landscape of performance reviews. She explores the ineffectiveness of the traditional review process and advocates for a shift towards continuous feedback and forward-looking evaluations. Debi emphasizes the importance of building trust between leaders and employees, encouraging a culture where feedback is a two-way street.