Mere Christians

Jordan Raynor sits down with Sheryl Anderson, Showrunner of Netflix’s #1 new show, Sweet Magnolias , to talk about Netflix’s reaction to the Christian characters Sheryl wrote into this megahit show, how we can model Jesus’s “gospel subtext” as we tell great stories through our work, and how to give and take great “notes” of feedback. Links Mentioned: Jordan Raynor Sheryl J. Anderson on IMDB Sheryl...

Jordan Raynor sits down with Noah Elias, to talk about how to make space to hear the “screaming whisper” of God, the most common disciplines of highly successful creatives, and how Christ-followers can work for a “100X” eternal reward. Links Mentioned: Noah Elias Noah Elias on Instagram Noah Elias on Twitter Noah Elias on LinkedIn 31 Disciplines of Highly Successful Creatives Cal Newport Timothy K...

Jordan Raynor sits down with Duane Blasdel, Camp Director at Mapleridge Ranch, to talk about what Duane did to increase his camper retention rate from 40% to 80%, why boards of advisors are so valuable and how to easily build one, and his powerful testimony of seeing God do “immeasurably more” than he could imagine in his work. Links Mentioned:  Duane Blasdel on LinkedIn Duane Blasdel on Twitter M...

Jordan Raynor sits down with Lindsey Ray, a nurse practitioner, to talk about why “obedient absence” from your kids is better than “disobedient presence,” how to avoid envy of other people’s callings, and Jordan’s life-changing hire that Lindsey plans to copy (and you can too). Links Mentioned: The Happy Hour Popcast The Bible Binge FSU University of North Florida The Bible Recap The West Wing Chr...

Jordan Raynor sits down with Will Weatherford, former Speaker of the Florida House, to talk about the insane plane crash that changed his life his first day working in politics, why politics is a reflection of culture rather than a driver of it, and how the Church can approach 2020 in a different, less polarizing way. Links Mentioned: Will Weatherford on Twitter Weatherford Capital Gavin Newsom on...

Jordan Raynor sits down with Joel Manby, Former CEO of SeaWorld, to talk about the brilliant 2X2 matrix Joel used to measure goals and values in tandem, how Christians can “lead with love” during times of crisis, and the steep price Joel paid for losing sight of the gospel at work. Links Mentioned: 2X2 matrix to measure "do goals" and "be goals" Jordan Raynor Master of One My Bookshelf Joel Manby...

Jordan Raynor sits down with Dr. Gisela Kreglinger, a wine expert & theologian, to talk about her “passion for reclaiming food and wine as spiritual gifts,” what Jesus’s first miracle of turning water into wine means for our work today, and why “relinquishing control” is essential to mastering wine-making and any other vocational discipline. Links Mentioned: Dr. Gisela Kreglinger Dr. Gisela Kregli...

Jordan Raynor sits down with Brett Hagler, Co-founder of New Story, to talk about New Story’s innovative solution to preventing homelessness during the COVID-19 crisis, Brett’s personal testimony about vocational mastery making the gospel winsome, and why A-players attract other A-players to your team. Links Mentioned: Jordan's Link on New Story Brett Hagler New Story The Neighborhood Master of On...

Jordan Raynor sits down with Tim Keller, Founder of Redeemer Presbyterian Church, to talk about how the Church should respond to COVID-19, which of his books he hoped would reach a wider audience, and how creatives like Lecrae and C.S. Lewis have made art that points to God’s “Master Narrative” for the world. Links Mentioned: Master of One Timothy Keller Timothy Keller on Twitter Redeemer Presbyte...

Jordan Raynor sits down with Ruth Chou Simons, founder of GraceLaced, to talk about what good, righteous, gospel-driven ambition looks like in our work, how the simple creative connection of “depth and beauty” allowed Ruth to create something unique in the world, and how to think about our work as a generous gift to the world. Links Mentioned: Ruth Chou Simons Ruth Chou Simons on Twitter GraceLace...

Jordan Raynor sits down with Shundrawn Thomas, President of Northern Trust Asset Management, to talk about how to gracefully renegotiate commitments when you’re overwhelmed, why commitment is what makes a calling, and how to find joy in the job you already have. Links Mentioned: Shundrawn Thomas Shundrawn Thomas on Twitter Northern Trust Discover Joy in Work Morgan Stanley Master of One Gallup The...

Jordan Raynor sits down with Sam Eitzen, Co-founder of Snapbar, to talk about the genius of learning entrepreneurship on someone else’s dime, how you can win at business by “caring about the boring stuff,” and why there’s no such thing as a “Christian business.” Links Mentioned: Sam Eitzen on LinkedIn Sam Eitzen on Twitter The SnapBar Inc. The Missional Entrepreneur Rhino Camera Gear CES Master of...

Jordan Raynor sits down with Mark Fincannon, an Emmy Award-winning casting director, to talk about how casting a TV show works week-in week-out, the incredible story behind casting End of the Spear (the story of Jim Elliot), and how Christians can “impose hope” rather than their explicit faith in film. Links Mentioned: Mark Fincannon Emmy Awards Steven Spielberg George Lucas  David Lynch Ray The B...

Jordan Raynor sits down with Kristin Molenaar, Founder of YesBossVA, to talk about how to delegate well, habits for “starting days slowly,” and why less is sometimes more when it comes to consuming content. Links Mentioned: Kristin Molenaar on LinkedIn YesBoss VA Sumo Maya HireMyMom Threshold 360 Richard Branson on Twitter The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of...

Jordan Raynor sits down with Mignon Francois, Founder of The Cupcake Collection, to talk about their quest for the best donut on earth, the benefits of not raising capital, and how to earn the right to be mentored by the world’s most masterful people. Links Mentioned: Jordan Raynor Master of One Called to Create Mignon Francois The Cupcake Collection The Cupcake Collection Twitter TripAdvisor Blac...

Jordan Raynor sits down with David Block, Founder of Previnex, to talk about the leap of faith David took to give away vitamins to malnourished children before it made sense financially, the wild story about how 3 separate street preachers in 3 separate subway cars helped lead David to Christ, and what Abraham and Joseph can teach us about patience in our work. Links Mentioned: Master of One Jorda...

Jordan Raynor sits down with Maxwell King, Author of The Good Neighbor (the first full-length biography of Fred Rogers) to talk about how Fred “rehearsed” each day through prayer, which books Fred was reading on his deathbed, and the transformative moment in which Fred realized his work was ministry. Links Mentioned: Maxwell King Fred Rogers Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood The Good Neighbor The Pittsburg...

Jordan Raynor sits down with Carly Fiorina, former CEO of HP and 2016 presidential hopeful, to talk about her fond (and not so fond) memories of the campaign trail, the difference between following a path and following a plan for your career, and how technology played a role in drawing Carly closer to Christ. Links Mentioned: Carly Fiorina Hewlett-Packard Find Your Way By Example Podcast The Good...

Jordan Raynor sits down with Chris Perry, the Lead Researcher for Jordan’s latest book, Master of One . In this conversation, Jordan and Chris talk through their process for researching and writing Master of One , how the promise of Heaven on Earth should shape our work today, and the value of a weekly “mind dump.” Links Mentioned: Chris Perry on Linkedin Chris Perry on Instagram Master of One on...

Jordan Raynor sits down with Luke LeFevre, Chief Creative Officer at Ramsey Solutions, to discuss how a copy of Called to Create at Goodwill led to their meeting, the importance of hiring mission-focused people, and why Luke so strongly recommends journaling to anyone looking to master the art of leadership. Links Mentioned: Luke's tips on journaling Luke LeFevre Luke LeFevre on LinkedIn Luke LeFe...

Jordan Raynor sits down with Douglas Gresham, C.S. Lewis's stepson and Executive Producer of Disney and Netflix's Narnia series, to share a detailed account of C.S. Lewis’s daily routines as he pursued mastery of his craft, Doug’s surprising first encounter with his soon-to-be stepdad at the age of 8, and which Lewis book Doug gives away most frequently. Pre-order Jordan's new book, Master of One...

Jordan Raynor sits down with his good friend Christy Adams, a masterful educator, to talk about why finding your “one thing” requires a ton of career experimentation, the importance of getting feedback from those you serve (even if they’re middle schoolers), and how the Lord grants us power as we achieve mastery of our crafts. Pre-order Jordan's new book, Master of One , and enter to win a Europea...

Jordan Raynor sits down with Stefan Kunz, internationally acclaimed artist and hand letterer, to talk about how Stefan thinks about being open about his faith even when working with non-Christian clients at places like Apple and Coca-Cola, what Stefan’s routines are that enable him to consistently produce great art, and how Stefan’s “30 Days of Bible Lettering” challenge took off. This episode als...

Jordan Raynor sits down with his literary agent, DJ Snell, to talk about how to get a book deal with no platform, the impact Payne Stewart’s death had on DJ’s career, and the Church’s overemphasis on the depravity of man. This episode also includes a bonus conversation with Drew Dyck, author of Your Future Self Will Thank You. Pre-order Jordan's new book, Master of One , and enter to win a Europea...

Jordan Raynor sits down with Carey Nieuwhof, Founding Pastor of Connexus Church, to talk about the seven greatest challenges nobody expects, but everyone experiences, how we can be “dealers of hope” through our work, and how Carey made himself a morning person. Links Mentioned: Carey Nieuwhof Connexus Church Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast John Ortberg Toronto Film Festival Toronto Christmas Mar...