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Connecting Our Faith with the Work That We Do Everyday
Jim and Martha Brangenberg have known each other for 36 years (married for 32 years). They were both successful entrepreneurs individually before they decided to join forces to address the sacred-secular divide. Together, they mentor entrepreneurs and disciple couples in connecting their faith with the work they do.
In this episode, the inspirational couple discussed practical ideas on how to bring one’s faith into work, what it looks like, practical implementation tactics, and how to be Kingdom leaders.
Why are we leaving Jesus at the door when we punch the time clock? – Martha Brangenberg
Martha encouraged everyone to invite God into the conversation and acknowledge that there could be a more powerful way to conduct business by asking ourselves, “Am I honoring God in the way I’m operating my business?”
The increase in one’s income is not necessarily the increase in the status of living, but an increase in the status of giving. – Jim Brangenberg
On the topic of money, Jim stated that when Christ-followers are taught about the Biblical principles of finance, they start to look at the world differently.
Martha shared their own financial story as a couple: they needed to get to a point of financial freedom so that if there is a time in their lives that God calls them to do something, they can’t use lack of money as an excuse for not heeding the call.
Whatever’s going on at home impacts the business owner, which is why entrepreneurs need to handle their marriage, finances, and personal life to become effective in the business world.
Also, a business owner needs to truly understand that people are his most valuable asset. To show that, he must not only invest money, but invest himself in developing relationships with his people. When employees understand that they are loved, appreciated, and valued, significantly better results come out of people in that environment.
What You’ll Learn
- How to have a transformational Kingdom-focused business
- The power of personal testimonies
- The secret to Jim and Martha’s great marriage
- How to care for employees, “the most valuable business asset”
- The touching story of a single mom who was expecting to get fired, but received overwhelming support instead
Resources
- I Work 4 Him website
- Crown Financial Ministries website
- Dare to Be Different Marriage Mentoring by Matt and Pam Loehr
- Business by the Book by Larry Burkett
- Living Above Mediocrity by Charles Swindoll
Bio
An entrepreneur for life, Jim Brangenberg has an expertise for working with small business owners, focusing on profitability and employee relations. His God-gifted ability to ask the right questions lends itself well to his role as host of the iWork4Him Radio program, the only daily Faith and Work radio program in America.
Jim utilizes his networking expertise to arrange daily interviews with authors, workplace believers, and ministries that are connecting Faith and Work.
Jim is passionate about his faith in Jesus and it drives his passion for excellence in everything he does. His core values are Boldness, Transparency, Vulnerability, Integrity and Generosity.
Born into an entrepreneurial family, Martha Brangenberg has been involved in small business her entire life. Gifted with an attention to detail and a sweet sensitive spirit, Martha is a servant leader with a deep faith in Jesus.
Martha has worked alongside Jim for their 31 years of marriage, complementing him by bringing in almost a decade of retail management experience, and an outstanding record of over the top customer service and project management.
Together Jim and Martha are passionate about building strong marriages and regularly offer marriage
