Mere Christians

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Jordan Raynor sits down with Aarti Sequeira, Food Network Host, to talk about what it means that God himself is “in the kitchen” preparing the Feast of the Lamb, what her conversations with God looked like when she lost her dream job at CNN, and what improv can teach us about “focusing out.” Links Mentioned: Aarti Sequeira Aarti Sequeira on Instagram Aarti Sequeira on Twitter Ratio The Jesus Story...

Jordan Raynor sits down with Graham Cochrane, Author of How to Get Paid for What You Know , to talk about how Graham came to view his work as an entrepreneur as ministry even as he was planting a church on the side, 3 steps to discerning what knowledge you have that people will pay for, and our shared beginnings in musical theater via West Side Story. Links Mentioned: Graham Cochrane Graham Cochra...

Jordan Raynor sits down with Zach Williams, Creator of The Untold, to talk about why growth and comfort cannot coexist, why Zach is grateful that the Lord has given him way more than he can handle, and how a little-known story from Chick-fil-A inspired me to be intentional about not growing my business. Links Mentioned: The Untold The Untold on Instagram The Untold on Twitter The Untold on Youtube...

Jordan Raynor sits down with Rick Mountcastle, Assistant Attorney General, Virginia, to talk about how his experience with Dopesick shows that we have no idea the impact God will produce through our work, how God calls his people to do uncomfortable things to advance his Kingdom, and why the gospel should produce fearlessness in all believers. Links Mentioned: Rick Mountcastle on LinkedIn Dopesick...

Jordan Raynor sits down with Kristin Joy Taylor, Illustrator of A Star for You , to talk about why play is so crucial to mastery and experiencing the gospel, what God’s promise to Abraham has to do with your work, and why she and her friend drove 16 hours to thank a pastor in-person for his sermon. Links Mentioned: Kristin Joy Taylor's website A Star for You Makoto Fujimura Golden Sea by Makoto Fu...

Jordan Raynor sits down with Valerie Woerner, Founder of Val Marie Paper, to talk about how she uses "pre-joicing" to remember her worth in Christ regardless of the results of her work, why Christians should be creating the most original and inimitable work in the world, and what you can learn by reviewing old prayers. Links Mentioned: Valerie Woerner on LinkedIn Valerie Woerner on Twitter Val Mar...

Jordan Raynor sits down with Carmen Enns, Technical Assistant at Intel, to talk about how travel can be a vehicle for worship, why we need Christians working in large institutions, and why silence is a crucial key to mastering your craft. Links Mentioned: Carmen Enns on LinkedIn Where in Da World website Intel Enneagram Personality Test Gallup StrengthFinder Measure What Matters The Making of a Ma...

Jordan Raynor sits down with Christeen Rico, Founder of Dream Bigger Ventures, to talk about how her faith influenced how she thought about re-opening Apple’s 400+ retail stores after the pandemic, three questions Christeen asks to find eternal purpose in her work, and daily, weekly, and annual rhythms for cultivating unhurried stillness that expands her imagination. Links Mentioned: Christeen Ric...

Jordan Raynor sits down with Chandler Bolt, CEO of Self-Publishing School, to talk about why to avoid asking “What’s New?” and “What’s Next?” in your work, and the two brilliant questions to replace those with, the difference between lightbulb and whack-a-mole approaches to management, and why every professional should consider writing a book. Links Mentioned: Chandler Bolt on LinkedIn Published:...

Jordan Raynor sits down with Scott Harrison, Founder of charity: water, to talk about the remarkable story of how he went from being a nightclub promoter to working to end the water crisis, the simple secret to staying focused on the work you’ve been called to master, and why our work matters for eternity even when we’re not sharing the gospel. Links Mentioned: Charity: water Thirst The Ruthless E...

Jordan Raynor sits down with Makoto Fujimura, Artist, to talk about what the New Jerusalem’s 5,600 miles of precious stones tell us about our work, how the ancient art of Kintsugi preaches a powerful sermon of the gospel, and what lessons we can all take from “slow art” as we master our varied vocations. Links Mentioned: Makoto Fujimura Makoto Fujimura on Twitter Makoto Fujimura on YouTube Art and...

Jordan Raynor sits down with Dr. Jennifer Wiseman, Astrophysicist, to talk about the remarkable story of discovering a comet when she was a senior in college, how studying the stars can lead us to worship, and a fun conversation about whether or not we’ll be able to travel through the New Heavens from the New Earth. Links Mentioned: Jennifer Wiseman on Biologos Heaven: A Comprehensive Guide to Eve...

Jordan Raynor sits down with Mike Cosper, Host of The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill , to talk about what you learn by resisting shortcuts in your career, the value of living outside of the geographic center of your industry, and what Denzel Washington’s role in Training Day can teach us about how Christians can engage culture. Links Mentioned: The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill Podcasts Mike Cosper on Tw...

Jordan Raynor sits down with Jeff Brown and Jesse Wisnewski, Authors of Read to Lead , to talk about how losing your job can be a blessing, how to absorb books into your bloodstream, and what my personal reading and note-taking process looks like. Links Mentioned: Read to Lead Jeff Brown on LinkedIn Jeff Brown on Twitter Read to Lead Podcast Jesse Wisnewski on LinkedIn Jesse Wisnewski on Twitter P...

Jordan Raynor sits down with Carey Nieuwhof, Host of the Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast, to talk about 3 questions to help avoid the comparison trap, how to know if you’re doing your work with God, and how knowing your chronotype can help you do what you’re best at when you’re at your best. Links Mentioned: Carey Nieuwhof The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast Carey Nieuwhof on Twitter At Your B...

Jordan Raynor sits down with Ryan Sweat, Student Pastor at Beach Church in Jacksonville, Florida, to talk about why Ryan is encouraging his students to scatter into the world of work, how practically Ryan’s church seeks the prosperity of their city, and not just the prosperity of their church, and the top 3 things we love to make fun of on Christian podcasts. Links Mentioned: Ryan Sweat Ryan Sweat...

Jordan Raynor sits down with John Brandon, Journalist, to talk about how the Johari window can help us understand ourselves and our work, what our reticular activating system has to do with our addiction to social media, and A few 7-minute routines that can make you more productive towards the work God has called you to do. Links Mentioned: John Brandon on LinkedIn John Brandon on Twitter The 7-Mi...

Jordan Raynor sits down with Edward Grinnan, Editor-in-Chief of Guideposts Publications, to talk about how Edward went from an alcoholic living on the streets to miraculously landing a job at Guideposts, what he learned about God dangling out the window of a hotel, and how Big Hairy Audacious Goals (BHAGs) can help you think bigger and more long term. Links Mentioned: Edward Grinnan on LinkedIn Gu...

Jordan Raynor sits down with Victor Boutros, CEO of the Human Trafficking Institute, to talk about the “tangible hope” Victor and his team have for decimating human trafficking in this generation, why Victor has opted for a “master of one” as opposed to a “master of none” strategy for his career, and how building IKEA furniture with our kids can give us a picture of how our work partners with our...

Jordan Raynor sits down with Dr. Michaela O’Donnell, Executive Director of the Max De Pree Center for Leadership, to talk about the helpful difference between “betting the farm” and taking the “next doable risk,” how Russian nesting dolls can help us think differently about calling, and 3 things to consider before joining the Great Resignation. Links Mentioned: Dr. Michaela O'Donnell on LinkedIn M...

Jordan Raynor sits down with Cheryl Bachelder, former CEO of Popeyes, to talk about the quote that stopped her in her tracks and led her to understand her calling as “developing leaders for a living,” and how she has learned to embrace her lack of discipline and routine. Links Mentioned: Cheryl Bachelder On Moral Business Dare to Serve Faith for Exiles Redeeming Your Time Transfluence

Jordan Raynor sits down with songwriters, David & JJ Heller, to talk about the difference between creating art that is “about the Light” and art that is about “what you can see because of the Light,” what they learned from their shift of releasing full-length albums every year to releasing singles every month, and what Mister Rogers has taught us about how God views our work. Links Mentioned: JJ H...

Jordan Raynor sits down with Jessica Honegger, Founder of Noonday Collection, to talk about what dignified work looks like practically, what the shame Adam and Eve experienced after the Fall has to do with courage and our work, and how prayer and Sabbath can help us “relax into the goodness of God.” Links Mentioned: Noonday Collection Jessica Honegger Jessica Honegger on Twitter Jessica Honegger o...

Jordan Raynor sits down with Becky Nesbitt, Editor at Penguin Random House, to talk about what happened when Becky started letting her friends curate the news for her, 3 tips for delivering great feedback, and how to view Sabbath as a feast, rather than a chore. Links Mentioned: Becky Nesbitt on LinkedIn Jordan Raynor Jordan Raynor’s Bookshelf Redeeming Your Time: 7 Biblical Principles for Being P...