Faith@Work Podcast

Unity Foundation

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Faith at Work’s purpose is to inspire and equip professionals to live out their faith in the workplace, fostering unity in Christ. By sharing real-life stories and practical advice, we provide listeners with tools to integrate faith into their careers, creating a culture of Christian values and community service in the workforce

Sep 15

Faith at Work in Real Life: Stories from Local Leaders

What does it actually look like to live out your faith in the workplace? In this special episode of the Faith@Work Podcast, we’re sharing a local panel conversation recorded live at the Global Leadership Summit in Alexandria, Minnesota. You’ll hear from Doug Houska, Andy Kjolhaug, Tara Bitzan, Randy Hansen, and Sarah Boll as they share real stories and practical examples of navigating faith, leadership, relationships, and everyday opportunities to represent Jesus at work. Rather than separating faith from Monday through Friday, this conversation explores what it can look like to bring your whole faith into the places where you lead, serve, work, and interact with others. Whether you’re a business owner, leader, employee, or simply trying to better understand how your faith connects to your work, this episode will encourage you to think differently about the influence you already have. In this episode, you’ll hear about: Practical ways to live out your faith at workNavigating opportunities to talk about faithLeading and serving people with intentionalityReal-life stories from local workplace leadersHow everyday work can become an opportunity for ministryYour workplace is more than where you earn a paycheck—it’s one of the places God has positioned you to love people, serve well, and live out your faith. Get involved: unityfoundation-alexandria.com/connect
Aug 31

How A Values Driven Coffee Brand Funds Pregnancy Care with Anton Krecic

A business idea born from a single search turns into a nationwide giving engine and it starts with a coffee bean sized detail. We sit down with Anton Krecic, founder of Seven Weeks Coffee, to talk about building a values-driven brand that donates 10% of every sale to pregnancy resource centers and pro-life organizations. He shares how the name “Seven Weeks” connects to ultrasound services, why generosity is built into the operating model, and what it looks like to treat a company as something we steward rather than something we own. We also get honest about the tensions that show up when faith at work meets real numbers: sales goals, growth pressure, competition, and the temptation to measure identity by performance. Anton explains the guardrails that keep the mission central, why writing values down matters, and how “small compromises” can quietly redirect a company. If you care about Christian entrepreneurship, servant leadership, and building a double bottom line business, this conversation offers language and tools you can apply immediately. For listeners thinking about launching something new, we dig into mentors, networking, and taking action before you feel ready. Anton breaks down how he asked for feedback, leveraged relationships, and kept the first version simple so he could learn fast without risking everything. We close with what makes their product stand out on quality too, including direct trade coffee sourcing, traceability to the farm level, organically farmed beans, and clean, lab-tested standards. If you enjoy practical stories about workplace faith, ethical business, and leadership with conviction, subscribe to Faith at Work, share this episode with a friend, and leave a review so more professionals can find it. Seven Weeks Coffee Unity Foundation
Aug 17

The Cost and Joy of Walking in Your Calling with Mark Wallace

What does it look like to follow God’s calling when obedience costs you something? In this episode of the Faith@Work Podcast, Kelsi talks with Mark Wallace, Executive Director of Faith Forward, about purpose, ambition, sacrifice, and the courage to follow where God is leading. After 15 years in banking, Mark stepped away from a familiar career to pursue work he believed better aligned with how God had gifted and equipped him. He shares the financial, relational, and personal costs that came with that decision—and the joy he found on the other side. Together, they discuss how to discern your God-given purpose, the difference between selfish ambition and meaningful work, how to find purpose even when you’re not in your ideal job, and how leaders can help others recognize the value and gifts they bring to the workplace. If you’ve ever wondered, “What am I called to do?” or “How does my work fit into God’s purpose?”, this conversation will encourage you to take the next faithful step. Learn more about the Unity Foundation Learn more about Faith Forward
Jul 20

When Getting Help Means Trusting God With Everything: Addiction, Work, and the Freedom of Surrender with Josh Timm

In this deeply personal episode of the Faith@Work Podcast, Kelsi sits down with her husband, Josh, as he shares his story publicly for the first time. After twelve years of hidden alcoholism, Josh entered treatment in December 2024. But getting help meant facing one of his greatest fears: trusting God with everything he was afraid to lose — his family, his business, his clients, his reputation, and the life he had worked so hard to hold together. In this conversation, Josh shares what it was like to be a high-functioning alcoholic, how grief and hidden pain opened the door to addiction, and what it took for him to finally surrender to Jesus and go to treatment. Kelsi and Josh also talk honestly about boundaries, fear, treatment, financial obstacles, rebuilding trust, outpatient care, accountability, therapy, and the healing journey their whole family has walked through. Today, Josh has been sober for 18 months and regularly returns to the treatment center to share his story, pray with others, and encourage men who are still in the middle of their own battle. This episode offers hope for anyone struggling in silence, encouragement for families walking through addiction, and practical wisdom for workplace leaders who want to respond with truth, compassion, and accountability. Josh's email: timm.josh80@gmail.com Kelsi's email: timm.kelsi@gmail.com Learn more about the Unity Foundation: www.unityfoundation-alexandria.com
Jul 6

The Power of Humility in Leadership with Craig Olson

What does humility actually look like in the workplace—and why does it matter? In this episode of the Faith@Work Podcast, Kelsi sits down with Craig Olson, Market President and VP of Business Banking at Old National Bank, for a conversation about humility in leadership and workplace culture. In a world that often rewards self-promotion, confidence, and control, humility can feel countercultural. But true humility isn’t weakness—it’s strength, self-awareness, teachability, and leadership that puts others first. Craig shares leadership insights from the banking world, practical ways humility shapes team dynamics and decision-making, and how faith informs the way we lead and serve others. Whether you’re leading a business, managing a team, or simply navigating workplace relationships, this conversation offers practical wisdom for bringing humility into everyday work. In this episode: What humility actually means (and what it doesn’t) Humility vs. weakness in leadership Staying teachable in positions of influence Recognizing pride in ourselves and workplace culture Faith-filled leadership that serves others Learn more about the Unity Foundation: www.unityfoundation-alexandria.com/
Jun 22

Renewing Your Mind at Work: Mental Fitness, Faith, and Kingdom Impact with Glen Stevens

What does it look like to live out Romans 12 in the workplace—not just as a spiritual idea, but in the real pressures of leadership, decision-making, relationships, stress, and performance? In this episode, Kelsi sits down with Glen Stevens, also known as The Mental Fitness Guy. Glen is a former pastor of 25 years who followed God’s call into the marketplace, where he now helps business leaders understand the incredible brains God has given them and learn how to strengthen their mindset, resilience, performance, and relationships. Together, they talk about the integration of mental fitness, neuroscience, positive psychology, performance science, cognitive-behavioral tools, and a biblical worldview. Glen shares practical ways leaders can recognize unhealthy thought patterns, renew their minds, build resilience, and lead with greater peace, clarity, and Kingdom purpose. This conversation is for any leader who has ever felt too busy, scattered, reactive, overwhelmed, or stuck—and is longing to be transformed by the renewing of their mind. Glen’s Website and Resources Learn more about Glen Stevens and his work in mental fitness: The Mental Fitness Guy Business owners can join Glen’s waitlist to learn more about the business he is building here: Join the Waitlist Glen also recommends taking the free 7-minute Saboteur Assessment from Positive Intelligence to discover your top Saboteurs: Take the Saboteur Assessment Get connected: https://www.unityfoundation-alexandria.com/
Jun 8

Created for More: Discovering Your Worth and Purpose at Work with Lisa DeKrey

Are you living from a place of worth—or striving to earn it? In this episode of the Faith@Work Podcast, Kelsi sits down with Lisa DeKrey, Chief Human Resource Officer at Glenwood State Bank, to discuss one of the deepest questions many professionals wrestle with: What gives us our worth, and how do we discover our purpose? Lisa shares insights from her leadership journey and her work helping people grow personally and professionally. Together, they explore the difference between identity and achievement, how purpose shows up in every season of life, and why understanding our worth transforms the way we lead, work, and serve others. Whether you're feeling stuck, searching for direction, or simply wanting to lead with greater confidence and authenticity, this conversation will encourage you to embrace who God created you to be and live with purpose right where you are. In this episode: Why worth is not determined by performance The difference between purpose and position Finding meaning in everyday work Leading from confidence instead of insecurity Creating cultures where people feel valued Living from identity in Christ A question that might make for a powerful closing reflection is: "If all of your titles, accomplishments, and responsibilities were taken away tomorrow, what would still make you worthy?"That question tends to get at the heart of both worthiness and purpose and often leads to a memorable ending. Learn more about the Unity Foundation: https://www.unityfoundation-alexandria.com/
May 26

Faith on the Field: 45 Years of Coaching with Purpose with Lee Backhaus

Faith and leadership don’t stop at the church doors—they show up on baseball fields, in dugouts, in hard conversations, and in the everyday moments where character is formed. In this episode of the Faith@Work Podcast, Kelsi sits down with longtime baseball coach Lee Backhaus, who has spent 45 years investing in athletes, building leaders, and living out his faith in the competitive world of sports. Lee shares lessons from decades of coaching, what it means to lead with integrity under pressure, how faith shapes leadership, and why success is about so much more than wins and losses. Whether you lead a business, a team, a family, or simply want to live out your faith more intentionally in your workplace, this conversation is full of wisdom, encouragement, and practical leadership insight. In this episode: Living out faith in competitive environments Leadership lessons from 45 years of coaching Mentoring beyond performance Character, pressure, and perseverance Seeing your workplace as a mission field

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Faith at Work’s purpose is to inspire and equip professionals to live out their faith in the workplace, fostering unity in Christ. By sharing real-life stories and practical advice, we provide listeners with tools to integrate faith into their careers, creating a culture of Christian values and community service in the workforce

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Unity Foundation
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

32
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