Faith at Work

Fear of failure shows up in every workplace. In this episode, Pastors Daniel, Megan, and Larry explore what it means to live with courage and conviction in the face of setbacks, uncertainty, and perfectionism. Discover how Scripture helps reframe failure—not as something to fear, but as a space where faith can grow. Want more Faith at Work conversations? Check out Vocational Communities: ccclife.o...

Faith at Work is back for Season 3 with a new lineup! Pastor Daniel Small, now joined by Pastors Larry Stratton and Megan Clunan, tackle real-life workplace challenges through a biblical lens. This episode: Criticism at work—it happens to everyone. How should we respond? Is defensiveness okay? What if the critique feels unfair? Explore practical, faith-based wisdom for handling feedback with grace...

Welcome to the third season of the Faith at Work Podcast! Pastor Daniel Small, along with new co-host Pastor Larry Stratton, are excited to bring the most interactive season yet! This time, the Faith at Work stories will come from you – the listener! That’s right, it will be all about YOUR stories of faith in the workplace! Listen to the full episode for details and email your stories...

Pastors Jen Kelly and Daniel Small are back to recap the wisdom, tips, and guidance from the second season and look into what the future holds for the third season of Faith at Work! Want more faith and work conversations? Join Vocational Communities: ccclife.org/faithatwork

Pastors Jen and Daniel are back with Author, Podcast Host, and Teaching Pastor Steve Carter. Together, they discuss how to wisely navigate life change and transition. Want more faith and work conversations? Join new Vocational Communities: ccclife.org/faithatwork

Pastor Daniel sits down to have a conversation with author, leadership coach, and 4Sight founder Jenni Catron. Together, they discuss the stewardship, relationship, and leadership dynamics that are impacted by one word… power. Want more faith and work conversations? Join the new Vocational Communities: ccclife.org/faithatwork

Pastor Daniel Small and, special guest co-host, Pastor Courtney Wilson will be sitting down with author, speaker, and leadership development expert Kadi Cole! Together, they discuss how your spiritual gifts from God can impact the work you are called to do! Want more faith and work conversations? Join the new Vocational Communities: ccclife.org/faithatwork

Pastors Jen and Daniel are back with Hugh De Pree Professor of Leadership Development at Fuller Seminary and Author of “The Innovative Church” Dr. Scott Cormode! Together, they tackle the question on if conflict just a necessary evil or something that should be engaged with and embraced appropriately? Want more faith and work conversations? Join the new Vocational Communities: ccclife....

Pastors Jen and Daniel are back with the owners of Solace Hospice & Palliative Care Sasha and Rod Hizon. Join them as they discuss how to balance their work & home lives, working in hospice, and more on a new episode of the Faith at Work Podcast! Want more faith and work conversations? Join the new Vocational Communities: ccclife.org/faithatwork

Pastors Jen and Daniel are back with Med-Call Healthcare Director of Operations Brian Nasala. Join them as they discuss how to build, develop, and maintain relationships in the workplace on a new episode of the Faith at Work Podcast! Want more faith and work conversations? Join the new Vocational Communities: ccclife.org/faithatwork

Pastors Jen and Daniel are back with Christ Community Church’s Senior Director of HR and Guest Services Katie Hight and Everclean Car Wash’s Founder and CEO Thomas Kim. Join them as they discuss hiring vs firing, the importance of passion and problem-solving, the hope that can be found in hard times, and more in a new episode of the Faith at Work Podcast!

Faith at Work is back! Join Pastors Jen and Daniel as they have a conversation with author, speaker, and academic; Dr. Hannah Stolze. The pastors discuss with Dr. Stolze the ways she has integrated Faith-based wisdom within business operations, spiritual practices you can do to center yourself, and so much more in this season 2 premiere of the Faith at Work podcast!

Join Pastors Jen Kelly and the debuting Daniel Small as they discuss what to expect in Season 2 of the Faith at Work podcast! The first episode of this new season will release September 6; with new episodes coming out every two weeks!

Join Pastors Jen and Don as they have a conversation with scholar, leader, documentary producer, and co-author of “Working in the Presence of God” Dr. Denise Daniels. They discuss the importance of taking time for God, how our daily lives can help us realize God’s plan for us, why God is always present when we are at work, and more! The Pastors also have a very special announcement to cap of...

Pastors Jen & Don are joined by Sergeant John, a law enforcement officer specializing in SWAT, negotiations, detective work, and more. The Pastors also discuss with John the way that Faith impacts a career in law enforcement, the mental & spiritual struggles of first responders, the way his officers can impact and serve the community, and more in an absolutely powerful episode of the Faith...

Join Pastors Jen Kelly and the debuting Don Hay as they interview special guest Marshall Dirks! Marshall is the Vice President of Marketing with Proven Winners, managing their public relation efforts and e-commerce initiatives. The pastors discuss with Marshall the horticulture industry, the Lord’s guidance and our spiritual gifts allowing us to make personal progress, how we can empower one anoth...

Join Pastor Jen Kelly and, for one more time, Pastor Cory Shumate as Cory passes the torch of podcast co-host to Pastor Don Hay! The pastors discuss the spiritual processes involved with transitioning work roles as Don introduces himself and Cory discusses his upcoming journey!

Join Pastors Jen Kelly and Cory Shumate as they interview a familiar name from Christ Community… Bobby Jackson! Bobby is a former Army combat medic, licensed counselor & therapist, Catalyst in One Collective of Elgin, and a former Youth Pastor here at Christ Community who is now an Elder & attendee with the Streamwood Campus! The pastors also discuss the challenges involved with mental hea...

As we approach the Super Bowl, Pastors Jen Kelly & Cory “Hall of Fame” Shumate, alongside Pastor Larry Stratton, are joined by James Brown! Host of “The NFL Today” and “Inside the NFL,” JB’s a 3-time Emmy Award winning broadcaster, Sports Broadcasting Hall of Famer, and has hosted the Super Bowl a record 10 times! The Pastors also discuss with JB how his faith helped get him through the...

Pastors Jen Kelly and Cory “Choir Lead” Shumate are joined by Crystal and Kevin Beckford. Outside of their day jobs, the Beckfords are both immensely talented musicians who have been musical ministry leaders for numerous churches and performed on stages for a few decades, including at Christ Community! The four of them also discuss worshiping with your loved ones, the unique way music connects wit...

Pastors Jen Kelly and Cory Shumate are joined by Melanie Mejdrich and Grant Blahnik; two current students! Student Ministries Pastor Josh Haight also joins the group to provide unique insight & statistics found with the students of today! The pastors and students discuss their 2023 resolutions, cheese(!!!), what the high school student experience is like in the 2020’s (especially post-pandemic...

Join Pastors Jen Kelly & Cory “Chief Judge” Shumate as they interview Judge Bob Spence. Bob served as a Deputy Attorney General for Criminal Justice in Chicago & Springfield. He was a Kane County Circuit Judge who was elected as Chief Judge by his fellow judges. Bob also serves on the board of Administer Justice, a faith-based organization providing free legal services for peop...

Pastors Jen and Cory welcome Steve Laker, the Deputy Coroner for the Kane County Coroner’s Office. Hear how Steve’s faith helps him stay strong within an emotionally strenuous role of working with the deceased. Jen and Cory also discuss with Steve about how important empathy & compassion are within his field, how rewarding it is to provide closure to grieving families, and how Christ supports...

Pastors and hosts Jen Kelly and Cory Shumate interview pastor Tom Nelson. Tom is the president of Made to Flourish, council member for The Gospel Coalition, and has served as the senior pastor at a non-affiliated (yet, wonderfully named) Christ Community Church located in Kansas City. Tom is the author of several books, including Work Matters which helped inspire Cory! Join them as they discuss ho...

One of the three top vocations at Christ Community Church is in education. On this episode, Pastors Jen Kelly and Cory Shumate sit down with two of those teachers in the congregation, Kate Hertz and Michelle Keenon. They share their biggest challenges, least favorite school subjects, and what they themselves have learned from the trials of the last two years.