Integrate: Faith & Innovate

Join us as we hear from Al Lopus, the CEO, and co-founder of Best Christian Workplaces Institute. He speaks about his new book: Road to Flourishing: Eight Keys to Boost Employee Engagement and Well-Being . Al discusses how his organization started and its mission, outlines the eight keys to employee engagement and encourages leaders to be innovative and open to feedback.

Join us as we hear from Ted Esler, the President of Missio Nexus. He speaks about his new book: The Innovation Crisis: Creating Disruptive Influence in the Ministry You Lead, describes his current role and career journey, the need for innovation in the church today, and what steps faith-based organizations can take to create an innovative community.

Fall disconnected the work that we do and our worship of God. Kara Martin, the author of Workship, is here to talk to us about ways to bridge the sacred-secular divide in our work environment. She also shares insights from her article on Precarious Work Environment and the Gift of Routine Space, People, and Purpose.

How can we have charitable discourse in a world of conflict? Join us in this podcast as we learn from Dr. Theon Hill, Associate Professor of Communication at Wheaton College. He shares lessons on how to engage and navigate difficult conversations with us. 

We hear from Bishop Claude Alexander as he speaks about his book Necessary Christianity: What Jesus Shows We Must Be and Do . Bishop Alexander outlines what Jesus shows us to do around calling and direction. Next, he shares the influence that Dr. Martin Luther King had on him. To conclude, Bishop Alexander challenges us to reach out to those in the margins and highlights how we can strengthen our...

Join us as we speak with Christeen Rico, the founder of Dream Bigger Ventures, who previously worked in the Silicon Valley tech industry, most recently with Apple. She shares how her desire to know God’s love led to a deeper and more personal faith. Christeen explains how she learned that work matters to God and revealed how she integrated faith and work during her time in Silicon Valley. She conc...

Join us as we speak with Dr. Derek Schuurman, a Professor of Computer Science at Calvin University. He is the co-author of A Christian Field Guide to Technology for Engineers and Designers . Dr. Schuurman discusses how technology is neither the savior nor the villain, that technology is influenced by dreams and is not neutral, and how Christians involved in designing and making technology can work...

Guest host Alec Hill interviews Dr. Roger Parrott, the President of Belhaven University. They discuss the new book: Opportunity Leadership: Stop Planning and Start Getting Results . Dr. Parrott details how planning is crippling our society, and how to trust God like a sailboat and lead like a baseball manager without fear of risks or failure.

We hear from Liz Richardson, the Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Captivate Collective. She discusses her journey of finding her calling in customer advocacy, shares how she integrates faith and work and encourages us to keep work in its place and not to place our value in it.

We speak with Paul Schaller, a former CEO of Quest Aircraft and current board member of CFI. He describes his career journey, his growth in integrating faith and work, and overcoming failures in business.

In this episode of Integrate: Faith & Innovate, we hear from Dr. Paul White, a psychologist and the co-author of the book: Making Things Right at Work . Dr. White details the common elements of a toxic work environment, how toxic workplaces can be redeemed, and the languages of appreciation in the workplace.

Join us as we hear from Tony Bancroft, the lead animator for some of Disney's most classic films: Beauty and the Beast, the Lion King, Aladdin, and Mulan. Tony discusses his career path, insights on the creative process, and changes he has seen over the 30 years he has spent in the animation industry. 

What does it mean to be a follower of Christ in a secular space, and how can we boldly talk about our faith? Join the Senior Creative Executive at Amazon Studios, Traci Blackwell, as she shares her journey in the entertainment industry and her experience and insights on living out and sharing her faith in a secular workplace.

In this episode of Integrate: Faith & Innovate, we discuss teaching faith and work with Dr. Keith Johnson, a Professor of Theology at Wheaton and Director of Theological Integration at CFI. Dr. Johnson shares his journey from Pastor to Professor, how he teaches his students to integrate faith in the marketplace, and some encouraging traits of this generation of students.

In this episode of Integrate: Faith & Innovate, we hear from Susan Davis who has worked with many different cultures. She shares her career journey, the skills and lessons she has learned along the way, and how to serve and love those in other cultures.

In this episode of Integrate: Faith & Innovate, our guest host, Lindsey Fleming talks with Jonathan Banks, the Chief Operating Officer at Urban Outreach Foundation. He discusses the importance of prioritization, how to raise and motivate young people, and how leaders have impacted his life.

In this episode of Integrate: Faith & Innovate, we hear from Kristin Colber-Baker, a seasoned executive with experience in Finance, Talent Development, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. She is currently a member of the Board of Directors for Fresh Del Monte and Compassion International. Kirsten highlights some of the challenges in transitioning into different roles and some of the responsi...

We speak with Anne Snyder, the editor-in-chief of Comment magazine. She explains what Comment Magazine is and their mission of equipping leaders and promoting public theology. Anne shares how she integrates her faith into her roles of leading a team and writing articles. She discusses how she champions Christian principles into modern, relatable, and challenging questions and stories. Anne conclud...

God calls Christians to participate in His redemptive mission in every sphere of life. Every corner, every square inch of society can flourish as God intends, and Christians of any vocation can become agents of that flourishing. In this latest of the CFI podcast, Integrate, our guest host William Adjei talks with author Amy Sherman on the multifaceted, a biblically grounded framework for enacting...

We speak with Kevin Miller, the Founder and Principal Consultant of Popular Demand Strategy Group and Former Vice President of Marketing for C12. He discusses listening to God’s calling, the significance of working with excellence, and strategies for authentic and resilient branding.

Join Dr. Hannah Stolze and FT Chong as they speak with Bonnie Jo Wurzbacher who reflects on key takeaways from her work both at non-profit and profit companies such as World Vision International and the Coca-Cola Company. What is the overlap in managing non-profit versus for-profit companies and what are the key differences? Through it all, Bonnie Jo communicates how her faith grew throughout her...

Join Dr. Hannah Stolze and Julia Oltmanns as they speak with Abigail Doust, Coach Trainer at Equipping for Impact, about how his faith enriches her approach to leadership and empowerment.

Join Dr. Hannah Stolze and FT Chong as they speak with Leslie Dunlap, founder and CEO at Dunlap Consulting, about how her faith enriches her approach to lobbying and policy creation for the tech industry.

Join Dr. Hannah Stolze and FT Chong as they speak with Steve Wilhite, Senior Vice President, Schneider Electric Energy & Sustainability Services, about how his faith enriches his stewardship of energy and the environment.

Join Dr. Hannah Stolze and Dr. FT Chong as they speak with Mark Phillips, founder of 11 Tribes Ventures, about how entrepreneurs can harness the power of purpose. Mark brings unique insight on the challenges and opportunities for purpose-driven investing and entrepreneurship in a post-COVID world.