Biblical Leadership @ Work
A monthly interview with experienced workplace leaders who are serious about their faith in Christ and about being effective leaders. During each episode we learn about the leaders background and experiences and how they employ biblical principles at work, to lead change, develop others, and grow business all while striving to honor Jesus in all that they do. New episodes drop on the first of each month and are about an hour in length.
Episodes
31 episodes since 2022
Dave Hataj - Business Owner, Author, PHD, & Journeyman Machinist
In this episode of the Biblical Leadership at Work podcast, host Jason Woodard interviews Dave Hataj, second-generation owner of Edgerton Gear. Dave shares his journey from machinist to ministry and back to the family business, developing a ref...
September 01, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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1:03:57
Veteran, author, and entrepreneur Darren Shearer
In this episode of the Biblical Leadership at Work podcast, host Jason Woodard talks with Darren Shearer, an entrepreneur, Air Force veteran, and author. They discuss how Shearer's military experience matured him spiritually and led to his care...
August 01, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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54:59
Becky Pomerleau - Chief Audit Executive and Heart Transplant Recipient
In this podcast episode, Becky Pomerleau shares her incredible journey from a career-driven CPA to a heart transplant recipient, her renewed faith in God, and how her life's challenges have reshaped her approach to biblical leadership, work-lif...
July 01, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:01:49
Understanding Work's True Purpose with David Bahnsen
In this episode of the Biblical Leadership @ Work podcast, host Jason Woodard welcomes David Bahnsen, Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer at the Bahnsen Group. The conversation delves into Bahnsen's career journey, his role in...
June 01, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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42:15
Serial Entrepreneur David Lively
David Lively and his wife has over 20 years of experience starting, growing, and selling businesses. Listen in as he describes how they has striven to glorify Christ in all of their business endeavors. You will hear many fascinating stories, le...
May 01, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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57:44
Peggy Bodde - Author of Sacred Word
Peggy Bodde is an author, blogger, leadership coach, and seasoned Executive. Her passion is helping other woman to lead in the marketplace. Listen in as we discuss her brand new book, Sacred Work, and discuss ton of practical leadership topics....
April 01, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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59:17
Jeshua Lauka - Attorney and Partner @ David, Wierenga & Lauka P.C.
Jeshua Lauka is an attorney based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Devoted to advancing effective biblical leadership, Jeshua shares profound insights into what it means to be a servant leader in all spheres of life. Beyond his professio...
March 01, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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43:06
Jordan Raynor - Author of The Sacredness of Secular Work
In this period I interview Jordan Raynor about his newly released book, The Sacredness of Secular Work. Jordan is an author, podcaster, entrepreneur, and Elder...
February 01, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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41:37
Leonard McElveen President at Pivot Paradigm
Leonard McElveen has over 40 years of leadership experience, mostly focused in leading homeless missions in Michigan and Colorado. Listen in and hear about his incredible conversion as a drug dealer to a faithful follower of Christ. Leo...
December 11, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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52:29
Andy Rowles - Sales and Marketing Executive
In this episode we interview Andy Rowles who is an experienced executive in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. Listen in as we discuss how his faith in Christ has influenced his work, what practical steps he takes when traveling to ensure he...
December 01, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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48:11
Michael Sytsma - President at KeyBank
Michael Sytsma has nearly 20 years of leadership experience in the banking industry, as well as many leadership roles in non-profits. Join me today as we discuss servant leadership, what Michael has learned through the years, and about a minist...
November 01, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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59:17
Scott LaPierre Work and Rest Gods Way
Scott LaPierre is a pastor, husband, father to 10, and an author. In this months episode we discuss his book, Work and Rest Gods Way and explore the topic of work from a Biblical worldview.Listen in as we cover topics such as as avoidin...
October 01, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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46:51
Gary Harpst - Built to Beat Chaos
Join me today and meet Gary Harpst. We discuss his new book, Built to Beat Chaos. Gary shares some of his very insightful thoughts on several topics regarding biblical leadership, such as - Why love is such...
September 01, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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52:41
Sheri Welsh, President of Welsh and Associates
Join me as we meet Sheri Welsh, President of Welsh and Associates, a professional recruiting firm in Southwest Michigan. Listen in as we discuss Sheri's view on servant leadership Why the devil shouldn't g...
August 01, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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57:22
Mentoring and Developing with Nancy Lewis
Nancy Lewis is the owner and CEO of Progressive Techniques, a leadership consulting firm which has been in business for 27 years. She is also a Board Chair for a girls elementary Christian school. Nancy is a passionate mentor and people...
July 01, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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55:36
Two Things every leader MUST do with Scott King
Join Scott King and I as we discuss the critical importance of managing your time well and building genuine relationships with your team. I interviewed Scott in my first podcast and invited him back to speak with me on these two important topic...
June 01, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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55:24
Mary Guirovich on Career Planning
Mary Guirovich is an entrepreneur, author, wife, mother, and experienced executive. While working to grow in her own career, she developed a proven process that she now uses to help and coach others with. She is a leadership coach and is passio...
May 01, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:08:33
Dr. Jerry Zandstra on Emotional Intelligence
Join me today as I sit down with Dr. Jerry Zandstra to discuss the topic of emotional intelligence and why Christians leaders should understand this important concept. Dr. Zandstra has an extremely broad range of experience and educatio...
April 01, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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47:12
Peggy Bodde Interview
Peggy Bodde is an experienced executive, wife, mother, writer, and entrepreneur. Listen in as we discuss several dramatic career changes God has led her through in the past few decades and how He sustained her through several challenging life e...
March 01, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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48:55
Jim Merkle Interview
Jim Merkle is an experienced retail operations leader, veteran Marine, husband of nearly 30 years, and father to 3 sons. He is passionate and practical about loving his people and serving them, as they serve the customer. Listen in on o...
February 01, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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45:01
Jeralyn Belote Interview
Jeralyn Belote is the Head of School for a Pre-k through 12 Christian school in Battle Creek Mi. She has been leading this team for close to 10 years. She is also a wife of 20 years and a mom to three boys. God has led her and her husband Ben a...
January 01, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:00:45
Josh Baird Interview
Join me this month as we meet Josh Baird. Josh is the owner and operator of Next Level Performance, an organization helping student athletes excel both physically and build character and leadership skills for life.Josh has an interestin...
December 01, 2022
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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55:13
David Roth Interview
David Roth is the CEO of Workmatters, which is an organization focused on helping workplace Believers effectively integrate their Christian faith and work. David has an amazing story of how God led through some highs and lows in his life and ca...
November 01, 2022
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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58:06
Ryan Souders Interview
Join me this month as we meet the Head Coach for men's soccer at Calvin University, Ryan Souders. Ryan has over a decade of experience leading young to be better sportsmen and to grow in their faith. Ryan is married with 2 young children ...
September 01, 2022
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:07:48
Tim Hiller Interview
On this months episode we will meet Tim Hiller. In addition to being a follower of Christ, Tim is a husband, father to two, author of the book “Strive, Life is Short, Pursue What Matters”, a motivational speaker, a former NFL quarterback , and ...
August 01, 2022
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:02:32