Walking Worthy in the Workplace and Life

The Power of Friendship 02.04.2026 11хв

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 grace in friendships. How we can be a good friend to others.  

Live Out Your Faith at Work 12.02.2026

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. How to let faith shine in conversations. How to work with nonbelievers—and be a servant leader. How to deal with burnout or stress.  

Abundance and How God Provides 18.12.2025 17хв

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 others have. What Jesus would tell us this season. What Matthew 6 says about storing up treasure in heaven. What Jesus treasures—and how to focus on spending time with God.  

The Holy Spirit in Our Lives 06.11.2025 20хв

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 Colossians 1:29 says about the power of the Holy Spirit. Why we need to abide and how to be obedient to calls. The notion of will for our life and identity at work. The transformation from the caterpillar to the butterfly.  

Wise Women Managing Money 02.10.2025 28хв

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 there are different views on how to manage money across the generations. Advice for women just starting their career. If there is a certain amount to save or give. What to know about fear of scarcity. Advice for women who are moving to retirement or reinvention. Common mistakes women are making—and how to avoid them. How to approach estate planning. How spouses can align around money. Wise women in the Bible that manage money. Learn more at: https://www.wisewomenmanagingmoney.com/ This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be regarded as personalized investment advice or relied upon for investment decisions and is not intended to provide legal or tax advice. Valerie Hogan is an employee of Clearwater Capital Partners. All opinions expressed by her are solely her own opinion and do not reflect the opinion of Clearwater Capital Partners.

Living Unoffendable 04.09.2025 20хв

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 redemption—and that we don’t get to choose who God saves. How narratives can be different—and why it is important to turn our eyes to Jesus. How rest is different culturally for people—and how anger and rest are always at odds. A closer look at the importance of Ephesians 4:26 and James 1:19-21. Thoughts on dealing with Biblical conflict resolution. The importance of working together as the body of Christ. Learn more about: Unoffendable by Brant Hansen https://www.amazon.com/Unoffendable-Change-Better-updated-chapters/dp/1400333598

How to Keep Showing Up When You Feel Unloved 07.08.2025 18хв

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 finding community to call on. The story of the woman at the well and the woman with the blood issue. How we can talk about what we have been saved from. How writing our testimonies down can be beneficial. The nuance and difference between abiding and remaining. Learn more about: Bible Study: https://christianworkingwoman.org/events/zoom-bible-studies/ Zoom Get-Together: https://christianworkingwoman.org/events/zoom-get-togethers/ Prayer Warriors in the Workplace: https://christianworkingwoman.org/prayer-warriors-in-the-workplace/ Prayer Request: https://christianworkingwoman.org/create-prayer-request/  

Juggling Work and Family Life 22.05.2025 20хв

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 trying days. How to approach mom guilt. Advice for newer working moms.  

What to Do When You Lose Your Job 08.05.2025 18хв

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 to say about the layoff and downsizing in an interview. Some things we need as Christ followers to prepare us for this experience.  

Abide in Jesus through Prayer 17.04.2025 24хв

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 yoked. The growth they have seen through prayer. What the Bible says about prayer and encouraging each other. The call to confession to one another. How to find or start a prayer group. Learn more about Prayer Warriors in the Workplace, https://christianworkingwoman.org/prayer-warriors-in-the-workplace/

An Unhurried Life 03.04.2025 22хв

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. What happens when we are hurried. How working women can put boundaries in place to protect the Sabbath. Examples of how Jesus rested and the story of the Good Samaritan. Clear signs that point to the need to pause and the unexpected unhurried. How to live an unhurried life. An Unhurried Life by Alan Fadling https://www.unhurriedliving.com/an-unhurried-life Zoom Get-Together with Gem Fadling https://christianworkingwoman.org/event/monthly-zoom-get-together-gem-fadling/

Sharing Stories in Safe and Sacred Spaces 06.03.2025 28хв

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 what led her to where she is at today. How work shaped her faith and how faith shaped her work. Examples of how God is still writing people’s stories. The importance of seeing people over productivity. What intersections exist between for-profit work and nonprofit work. How ministries can work better together. A favorite Bible verse and an inspiring woman in the Bible.        

How to Budget 20.02.2025 14хв

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 valuable in Sherri’s life. How to start a budget. How to figure how much you should be saving. How to get creative with a budget in a tight season. Resource mentioned: EveryDollar App: https://www.ramseysolutions.com/ramseyplus/everydollar  

Love as a KPI 16.01.2025 25хв

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 is done. How the greatest commandment shows up at work. If we should measure how we lead people. Five indicators of love to consider.

Experiencing a Job Loss 02.01.2025 24хв

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 importance of reaching out to prayer warriors during this time. Her spiritual journey—and how it helped her during job loss. How the Psalms come into play during a job loss. How to pay attention while looking for a new job. How to deal with fears during this time.

Sharing Faith during the Christmas Season 12.12.2024 13хв

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 someone who will be alone at the holidays. Some ideas to display the love of Jesus on Christmas Day. A hymn to consider this holiday season.

How to Show Up in the Workplace 17.10.2024 19хв

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. The importance of counting the cost. Staying focused on not pleasing man, but rather on pleasing God.

Women in the Workplace and The Confidence Cornerstone 03.10.2024 27хв

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. Mentorship and how women are built for relationship. Practical tips from the book for the audience to deploy.

Advancing the Bible 19.09.2024 24хв

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 engages in the community of Washington, D.C. How she has seen God move throughout her career. How faith has shaped her approach to leadership. How a Christian working woman should approach giving. Why you can’t be about the Bible if the Bible isn’t changing you.

Identity and Our Work 05.09.2024 19хв

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 of being in the word daily and praying daily. How you reach a level of success as a believer without letting the job become your identity. How to work on not living for the praise of man. How your job and your work are two different things. How comparison is the thief of calling.