Strategies@Work Podcast

We all know truth that we don't obey. Many times we rationalize our disobedience. Even worse, we rarely believe that our disobedience will have tangible consequences. Listen to this story of a business owner who rationalized disobedience to the principle of honoring the Lord with the firstfruits of his labors. The consequence of his disobedience was severe - his very profitable company nearly went...

Gleanings - June 2007

Whether we want to or not, everyone must answer the question, what is success? In fact, you have already staked your life on the definition of success that you have chosen. For many Christians it is fame or fortune or maybe influence, which are largely the definitions of success held by most non-Christians. But what does the Bible say? Listen to this audio and learn a biblical definition of succes...

Gleanings - May 2007

No one will ever be world-class without thinking strategically. In this presentation, strategic thinking is defined and discussed. Blocks to strategic thinking are identified, such as the worship of money. Case studies are used to contrast non-strategic and strategic thinking. The highest level of strategic thinking is alignment with the plans and purposes of God.

Gleanings - April 2007

What facilitates the development of world-class organizations? Listen to the inspiring and surprising story behind on the the great companies in America today. You know the founders of this company, but you probably don't know the man who voluntarily took on the role of being their commissioning agent. Without him, the company would probably have never existed.

Gleanings - March 2007

A tornado devastated a town in the upper mIdwest in 1883. A 55 year old school teachers, nearing the end of her life, volunteered to be a part of the medical relief effort. The experience gave her a vision about how a hospital could bless the community. Against all odds, she turned the vision into reality and helped to build one of the greatest health care facilities that exists today. Her moving...

Gleanings - February 2007

Today’s episode is entitled, Biblical Worldview of Work. This is the 11th part of a 12 part worldview study titled: Developing a Worldview That Works. The full study is available online at Strategieswork.com In this episode, Dr. Chester discusses the question, Does God care about our work or is it just a tool for making money? You will look at a biblical perspective on what you spend most of your...

Gleanings - January 2007

For many, control of the workplace has been conceded to people driven by greed for money and power. Listen to a moving story of how one man faced a very difficult and unfair work situation by looking to God and walking in faith.

Gleanings - December 2006

Dr. Chester talks with Tony Givens, a client, about how Biblical principles have helped his business. Part 2

Gleanings - November 2006

Dr. Chester talks with Tony Givens, a client, about how Biblical principles have helped his business. (part 1)

Gleanings - October 2006

Part two of an interview with Dr. Gerald Chester about his book, Beyond Babel.

Gleanings - September 2006

Part one of an interview with Dr. Gerald Chester about his book, Beyond Babel.

Gleanings - August 2006

Listen to the story of arguably the greatest Christian in American history. He turned down the job of his dreams because of principle, knowing that it cost him his job, virtually all of his worldly possessions, and his citizenship.

Gleanings - July 2006

God created the universe, including the physical universe, and commissioned man to rule the physical universe. Enjoy this presentation on God's perspective and the true meaning of both the great commission and the mandate for man to rule the Earth.