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Join host Mark Griffin as he explores the timeless story of Esther—a woman who used courage, wisdom, and faith to lead and influence in a secular space.

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Mary Gazda, to explore a topic that resonates deeply with today’s Christian women: the sacred tension between professional ambition and spiritual conviction. Mary brings wisdom, authenticity, and grace as she speaks into the often unspoken...

Now more than ever, Christians in the workplace are facing mounting challenges. Whether it’s pressure to compromise values, fear of expressing faith, or outright hostility from employers or peers—being a follower of Christ in today’s marketplace takes courage and conviction.

In this powerful episode, we dive deep into what it means to stand strong in your faith without losing your grace, dignity, or voice.

Featured Guest: Noah Nash

In this episode, Mark A. Griffin, founder of IHN HR, speaks with Ben Conner, of Conner Insurance. Ben is an experienced benefits consultant and advocate for cost-effective, high-quality healthcare solutions. Together, they explore how Christian organizations can better steward their healthcare spending by leveraging the leadership of their C-suite team.

Podcast Overview:

In the current economic landscape, healthcare benefits can be...

Are Your Investments Aligned with Your Faith?

Many nonprofit organizations accumulate assets for long-term investments, such as endowments and portfolio funds. While these mission-driven organizations would never openly support businesses profiting from pornography, gambling, abortion pills, or other activities contrary to Christian values, they may unknowingly be investing in these very industries.

By deploying investment capital ...

Encouragement For Work Podcast – Special Edition

Join us for a special edition of the Encouragement For Work Podcast as we go live from Lancaster, PA, at WJTL for the official launch of Faith Driven HR! This isn’t just a book—it’s a transformational resource designed to bring faith, purpose, and integrity into the workplace.

Faith Driven HR is more than an HR manual—it’s a movement. This book empowe...

In today’s volatile business, economic, and political climate, C-suite leaders are constantly challenged to steer their organizations through uncertainty, crisis, and rapid change. Welcome to this episode of the Encouragement for Work podcast, where we sit down with Ford Taylor, renowned leadership expert, business strategist, and founder of Transformational Leadership. Enjoy listening as host Mark Griffin explores with Ford on how...

In this episode of the Encouragement for Work Podcast, we sit down with Josh Wood, Executive Director of Them Before Us and a leading advocate for children’s rights. Together, we explore a transformative approach to corporate culture: creating HR policies that prioritize children’s well-being.

Josh unpacks how businesses can align their employee benefits with justice-driven principles that protect the most vulnerable—children. From...

Employee disengagement is at an all-time high—both at work and at home. Post-COVID, many individuals continue to struggle with isolation, even in a world that no longer requires physical separation. As Christ-followers, we understand that true flourishing happens through connection and community; indeed, iron sharpens iron.

It’s time to break the cycle. Together, we can encourage employees to reengage in their workplaces, homes, an...

Every day, you hear people in the workplace grappling with an employee's performance. But many organizations are lacking the key tools for employees to be successful. We frequently encounter potential employees who lack career development opportunities.

It doesn’t have to be that way. Meet Deb Brown Maher. Deb assists organizations' HR departments by offering training and development opportunities to those who significantly contrib...

More than ever, workers are disengaging from their jobs and their homes. Many people in the post-COVID world continue to live in seclusion, despite not feeling compelled to do so. After all, iron sharpens iron, and Christians know we need each other's love to survive.

Let’s break the cycle and encourage our employees to get reengaged at work, home, and in their communities. Meet Eric Bents. Through workplace engagement, Eric believ...

Over the past several months, many of our clients have brought up questions about speaking about politics at work. Being a Christian in the workplace can be very difficult. Many religious exempt employers are terrified to even consider bringing a message from the pulpit. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

We are in tumultuous times when Christians can't even speak to each other regarding certain topics. We miss incredible opportun...

In today's rapidly changing healthcare landscape, small- and mid-market private employers often feel pressured to compromise on their health plans. They accept one-size-fits-all solutions that don't align with their values, thinking they have no other option.

But what if they do?

Meet Ericka McPherson, Esq., executive director of Covenant Choice. Her organization offers a transformative alternative that gives even small-sized emplo...

Employers lose a lot of productivity from employees who are struggling in their marriages or going through a divorce. The Marriage Hub can help you support your employees who are struggling with their marriages. This is a benefit to them, their children, and to you as the leader of your organization.

Meet Dr. Bruce R. McCracken. Bruce has been leading the Marriage Hub for over 17 years. Bruce has been focused on doing marriage int...

Downsizing can be daunting, to say the least. Many of us have been let go ourselves over the course of our working lives. But even if we haven’t, we understand the obvious that it’s not a desirable experience.

When the economy turns though, almost every industry gets hurt. In which case, these trying times have had an impact on a wide range of organizations – and will no doubt continue to do so from here. So, sometimes, letting wor...

What does the word “healthy” mean to you?

We all have our own opinions of health and wellness based on our own unique experiences. Yet it’s essential to have a unified understanding in any workplace that creates a specific culture of wellness.

This isn't supposed to be a token effort or Band-Aid treatment. Christ-centered wellness – living fully the way God intended – must become our new employment and employer norm: one that is so...

Many workplace issues occur due to problems that could be avoided – if management was only properly educated.

For example, common allegations revolve around poor management, bullying, harassment, and spiritual abuse. These might seem like obvious issues to the employees experiencing them. Yet supervisors are often unaware of the drama.

That’s why...

When was the last time you really thought about the importance of caring for yourself and others in the workplace?

Too often, the answer to this question is a blank stare. Yet discussing a healthy work-life balance and finding tips for dealing with stress and burnout can be extremely helpful. And no, it doesn’t have to be filled with pointless complaints.

Instead, begin by acknowledging the obvious: that work can be hard, and it's ...

There is no denying that organizations strive for success. It also shouldn't come as a surprise that their staff members desire success! Naturally, there is frequently a close, cordial relationship between the two; after all, when workers prosper, so do the organizations they work for. Then, a crucial query is raised: What are the best ways for organizations to promote and assist their employees' success?

Meet Bill Musick. Bill is ...

CEOs and other high-level executives have a higher rate of burnout than the general workforce. And considering their long list of responsibilities, that makes sense.

We all know the airline safety advice to put your own oxygen mask on before assisting others. It’s a concept that applies just as well to leadership as flying the friendly skies. Yet it can feel impossible to find that kind of time outside the non-stop juggling acts, p...