Walking Worthy in the Workplace and Life

What makes friendship so powerful and why does it matter so much? On Walking Worthy, Julie Busteed and Sherri Arndt talk about friendship and what the Bible says about friendship. They also discuss: How to make and maintain friendships. What Ecclesiastes and Proverbs says about friendship. If we need a lot of friends. The difference between deep friendships and acquaintances. The importance of gra...

What are some practical ways you can live out your faith at work? On Walking Worthy, Julie Busteed and Sandy Cristobal, who has worked in public education for 14 years in many different roles, talk about how to show up with faith at work. How faith influences her work. The importance of prayer at work—and other daily routine habits she practices. How to determine when to say no—and when to say yes...

What comes to mind when you think of abundance? On Walking Worthy, Julie Busteed and Lauren Stibgen talk about what comes to mind when thinking about abundance—and how God provides us all things. They also discuss: What abundance looks like during the Christmas season. What feelings abundance creates. The abundance Ruth experiences. Why we constantly want more—and the dangers of coveting what othe...

Are you living spirit aware or spirit forgotten? On Walking Worthy, Julie Busteed and Lauren Stibgen talk about the book The Forgotten God by Francis Chan, the unity of the trinity, and how the Holy Spirit moves in our lives. They also discuss: The presence of the Holy Spirit in creation. The role of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Why the church sometimes stays away from the Holy Spirit. What Colos...

Do you ever have questions about money and finances? Does it leave you feeling anxious or uncertain? On Walking Worthy, Julie Busteed and Lauren Stibgen talk with guest Valerie Hogan about finances. Valerie talks about her role in ministries and why she co-wrote the book Wise Women Managing Money with her mom Miriam Neff. They also discuss: How we should view our role as stewards of finances. If t...

What if one of the most freeing choices you could make today is to live unoffendable? On Walking Worthy, Julie Busteed and Lauren Stibgen talk about releasing anger and choosing love instead—and what they learned from the book Unoffendable by Brant Hansen. They also discuss: How to choose not to be offended. The dangers of “righteous” anger and judgements. The power of the cross and re...

Do you feel unseen and unloved? On Walking Worthy, Julie Busteed and Lauren Stibgen talk about how we can keep showing up, even when we feel unloved and unseen. They explore how this topic relates to what happens with Naomi in the Book of Ruth. They also discuss: How we can sometimes feel in a foreign land when we go to work. What it looks like to return to God’s land. The importance of find...

Are you a busy mom juggling work and family life? On Walking Worthy, Sherri Arndt talks with busy working moms, Karin Tuurie and Jenn Miller, about the biggest challenges as working moms. They also talk about: Time management strategies to maintain balance. How they take care of themselves so they can take care of everybody else. How to find quiet time with the Lord. Habits to help get through the...

Did a recent layoff or company downsizing put you back in the job market? On Walking Worthy, Mary Lowman and Vivette Payne talk about what to do when you lose your job. They also talk about: The most important thing getting started. What potential employers are paying attention to. How you know when your resume is in good shape. How to tap into the hidden job market. Tips for Zoom interviews. What...

What does it mean to abide with Jesus? On Walking Worthy, Julie Busteed and Lauren Stibgen talk about how prayer can help us abide in Jesus—and how meaningful it is to do that in a community of believers. They also talk about: Examples of the power of prayer in their own lives. How women hold things differently and the power of getting comfortable in community. The importance of being equally yoke...

We typically move at a breakneck speed—but is faster always the best option? On Walking Worthy, Julie Busteed and Lauren Stibgen talk about what it means to live an unhurried life. They discuss the book, An Unhurried Life by Alan Fadling, and their thoughts about the book. They also talk about: The importance of abiding with God in quiet moments. How The Christian Working Woman mission aligns. Wha...

Have you ever been impacted by someone’s story? Or do you have a story that you think could impact someone else? On Walking Worthy, Lauren Stibgen talks with Kelly Olson who is the executive director of The Baton Pass —a nonprofit organization that exists to empower women to overcome through the sharing of stories within safe and sacred spaces. They also discuss: Kelly’s journey and wh...

How do you keep track of your spending and ensure you’re managing your money wisely? On Walking Worthy, Julie Busteed and Sherri Arndt talk about why budgets are important. Sherri says setting a budget allows our money to work for us, and not control us. They also talk about: What percentage of people stress about financials. What the Bible has to say about our money. How a budget has been v...

Have you ever thought of love as being a KPI (key performance indicator) on your job? On Walking Worthy, Lauren Stibgen and Utibe Bassey discuss their love for Jesus and how work is the best place to reach people. They also talk about: Utibe’s work at Dominion Energy and her passion projects. How to coach a team to embrace customers. How people are the collateral damage of the way business i...

How do you respond when you lose your job? On Walking Worthy, Mary Lowman and Maribeth Foley talk about her story and her career life. She says she started as a graphic designer and realized she loved to be an advocate for the creative and the development teams with other areas of the business. They also talk about: Job elimination in corporate America. The most challenging part of job loss. The i...

How can you use this Christmas season as an opportunity to share your faith? On Walking Worthy, Mary Lowman and Lisa Bishop talk about how people are more open at Christmastime—and ideas for how to share your faith in work and in life. They also talk about: How to bring Jesus into the center. The importance of focusing on advent. How to approach office holiday parties. A challenge to reach out to...

How do you show up at work and not be ashamed of the gospel even though it might be offensive to some? On Walking Worthy, Mary Lowman and Lisa Bishop talk about why we are called to be lights in the world and how we live this out. They also talk about: How to show up in the workplace. Some scenarios that could come up at work. How the gospel is the power of God. An example from Lisa’s work....

How do we lead confidently as Christian women in the workplace? Lauren Stibgen and Catherine Gates, Executive Director for Polished Network , talk about her work and her book, The Confidence Cornerstone. They also talk about: Her journey and how it shaped her view of leadership. The scripture that resonates with Catherine. How God created women for work. Examples of women leaders in the Bible. Men...

Meet a female executive who shares leadership responsibilities at the Museum of the Bible . Lauren Stibgen and Tracy Thomas, chief development officer, Museum of the Bible, talk about her long career in advancing the Bible and the importance of God’s Word in our lives as Christian working women. They also talk about: The mission of the Museum of the Bible and her role at the company. How it...

How do you avoid being consumed by your job and your work becoming your identity? Mary Lowman and Lisa Bishop talk about why it is so important to guard our heart and mind because it can be so tempting to put our identity in our work. They also talk about: The Gospel of John and how he identifies himself as the one Jesus loves. What Paul meant when he wrote for me to live is Christ. The importance...

How do we pursue our God-sized goals without getting lost in the world’s idea of success? Mary Lowman and Christiana Osawe talk about how to hold on to biblical principles when pursuing that kind of success and how to stay rooted in a strong foundation of faith. They also talk about: Her background and how she started her current company. How faith has influenced her journey. Her takeaway fr...

We have heard it said that technology is neutral, but how we approach it matters greatly. On Walking Worthy, Lauren Stibgen and Niki Santo, CEO and cofounder, Swaza, talk about the impact of technology in our world and the hot button topic of AI (artificial intelligence). They highlight the importance of realizing we cannot have technology tell us what kind of communities we want to have. They als...

Do you feel like you are doing a million things, but none of them well? You are not alone! On Walking Worthy, Lauren Stibgen and author Peggy Bodde talk about her book Sacred Work and her background in leadership. They also talk about: The No. 1 challenge Christian women face in the workplace. How God shapes how we view and consider imposter syndrome. How to promote yourself with confidence. How w...

What are some qualities you need to be a good friend and to look for in a friend? On Walking Worthy, Mary Lowman and Lisa Bishop talk about how their friendship came to be, with each of them sharing their experience. They also talk about: Being the person to take the first step. What is causing the loneliness epidemic and the lack of friends epidemic. What it means to be a good friend and how to f...

Are you just starting your first job—or are you managing someone who is just starting their first job? On Walking Worthy, Lauren Stibgen and Wheaton College Grad Haili McConnell talk about leadership, as a new leader coming into the workplace. They also talk about: The importance of membership. How faith and work integrate. What two models of leadership Haili had during college that inspired her....