Faith For Work

Gary is a visionary financial strategist. He knows that true wealth isn't found in investments and bank accounts. It's in living a life aligned with our deepest values and God-given gifts. Join us as we sit down with Gary Baker, Managing Partner & President at Undivided Wealth Management. Gary credits his faith, BBT, and the story of Nehemiah for inspiring his innovative perspective. Gary's passion is guiding his...

Join us as we sit down with Ken Cella, a seasoned senior executive with Edward Jones. Ken has found joy by integrating his faith and work. In this episode, Ken shares unique insights on the importance of financial resiliency, honoring God through financial stewardship, and leaving a values-centered legacy.  His wisdom and guidance are helpful for those seeking to become servant leaders.

About Ken

Ken Cella, Principal and He...

“Can I bring God to work? Can I be unapologetic in my faith?” Chet Guess' fascinating career trajectory has taken him from the depths in Navy submarines and near-death encounters to the pinnacle in corporate leadership. His journey is both riveting and inspiring as he reflects on the challenges, triumphs, and the critical decision to say "yes" to an integrated, unapologetic life of faith at home and at work. Whether ...

In this illuminating episode, Regional Advocate Ashley Aucker, shares HELP ONE NOW's unwavering mission to tackle severe poverty in the world's poorest countries. Echoing the proverbial wisdom of "teaching a man to fish", their mission is anchored in empowering families and communities through education and entrepreneurship. Listen in as Ashley shares how engaging with the daily spiritual disciplines allows her ...

Meet Susan Harris, BBT’s newest board member! As a risk management executive at Edward Jones, Susan sees only upsides in bringing her faith to the workplace. In this podcast episode, Susan shares how her professional journey reflects her passion for integrating (not balancing) faith and work. Living her faith at work involves ethical decision making, leading with integrity, and modeling compassion for others as Christ did. These pa...

In a world that sometimes feels disconnected, BBT board member Kim Plank is on a mission to make connections! Kim’s vast, economic development career spans the corporate, civic, entrepreneurial, and philanthropic industries. Yet there is a common thread that weaves throughout her professional tapestry: a deep love for people, a desire to bridge economic gaps, and a willingness to spark courageous conversations in order to create su...

For the past six years, Jordan Dollar has served as the BBT Coach, guiding and equipping our group leaders to build community and apply Biblical principles at work as they study the Bible together. In this podcast, we say ‘farewell’ to Jordan, as he passes the Coach’s and Podcast-host torch to his predecessor Jarrod (Jay) Strydom! Jay, a South African native who recently relocated to the United States with his family, shares BBT’s ...

In 2008, Brandon Mann, visionary founder of BBT, could not have imagined that one small step of obedience to God would lead to a global movement! Now in year fifteen, the harvest has been plentiful! Brandon never imagined simply starting a Bible study at work would explode into a ministry that serves hundreds of Christians around the globe learning and living out Biblical principles in their workplaces. Be inspired and motivated as...

What happens when faith and the business world intersect? C-Suite for Christ founder Paul Neuberger believes the workplace is the greatest ministry field on earth. He is passionate, unashamed, and unapologetic about his mission to “Cover the World in Christ”. Paul especially understands the unique challenges faced by senior-level executives in embracing this truth. Discover how C-Suite chapters across the world serve as “filling st...

Inspired by CEO Frank Harrison's audacious goal to develop 17,000 servant leaders, Mark Whitacre and Melissa Blaylock are leading the charge to operationalize this vision throughout Coke Consolidated and around the globe. Listen in as they describe how the Chaplaincy program, t-Factor and other initiatives are helping both internal and external leaders to integrate faith into the workplace and transform workplace cultures.

Before joining Coke Consolidated to lead their t-Factor initiative, Mark Whitacre found redemption and purpose in an unlikely place: prison. Listen in as Mark shares his remarkable journey from selfish leadership to servant leadership, and how he and Melissa Blalock disciple and inspire corporate executives worldwide to do the same.

Mark Whitacre currently serves as Vice President of Culture and Care of Coca-Cola Consolida...

This podcast explores a story of faith, courage and pursuit of purpose in the world of financial services.  Leaving behind the allure of their well-established careers with prominent corporations, Gary Baker and Dan Kraus joined forces and fused their expertise to create a financial services firm unlike any other. While their personalities, gifts, and skills are quite different and diverse, their vision is undivided: to create a co...

In this bonus episode, Cheri Garcia talks about how she prefers to roll -- often with the punches or on her skates! She shares about one of the most miraculous ways that God worked in her life and business in the midst of the COVID crisis and more about her sobriety journey.  Through her resiliency and desire to help others, she has learned to give herself enough grace to even find joy again! 

Cheri Garcia is a nationally-...