Faithful on the Clock

Wanda Thibodeaux
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Faithful on the Clock is a podcast meant to get your Christian faith and work aligned. You won’t find mantras or hacks here--just scripture-based insights to help you grow yourself, your company, and your relationship with God. If you want out of the worldly hamster wheel and want to work with purpose, then this is the show for you. Hosted by freelance business writer Wanda Thibodeaux.

  1. 21H AGO

    Communication That Connects and Serves With Danny Brassell

    Faithful on the Clock is a podcast with the mission of getting your work and faith aligned. We want you to understand Who you're serving and why so you can get more joy and legacy from every minute spent on the clock. Thanks for joining us and taking this step toward a more fulfilling job and relationship with God! Want to join us on social media?We'd love to have you stay up-to-date with the show on all our platforms! Threads Bluesky Facebook Pinterest Instagram LinkedIn YouTube In this episode... Communication That Connects and Serves With Danny Brassell https://faithfulontheclock.com/communication-that-connects-and-serves-with-danny-brassell Your story has value to others — and to God. In Episode 151, speaking coach and educator Danny Brassell offers tips on how to effectively share it. Timestamps: [00:04] - Intro [00:40] - Danny’s background [04:02] - The biggest mistakes Danny sees in speaking [06:57] - Danny’s introduction and RAP strategies for relating to and impressing audiences [10:12] - Danny’s experience of going off script, feeling God’s pleasure, and having God give him what to say [14:49] - How to infuse humor into your speeches and presentations [22:24] - What Danny has taken away from Jesus’ storytelling [27:39] - Connecting with audiences through single moments or stories to get them to want more [29:49] - How to read Scripture without getting overwhelmed, based on Danny’s educational experience [40:39] - Danny’s book projects [43:00] - Thoughts on Job, being refined by God, and how to approach God in prayer [47:21] - Prayer/Danny’s offer [49:46] - Outro/What’s coming up next Key takeaways: People struggle most with two things in speaking: bragging too much and giving too many calls to action.Share failures, not just successes. That’s what makes you relatable and trustworthy.Give one clear call to action. Too many options confuse people and lower follow-through.Use RAP (relatable, authority, and purpose) to connect quickly.Relatability comes from everyday experiences. Not big, impressive achievements.You don’t have to be perfect — just practice. Great speaking comes from repetition.Humor helps, especially when it’s self-aware. You don’t need to be a comedian—just be real.Use stories, not just information. Stories are what people remember.Aim to leave people feeling better. Joy and hope are powerful goals when you speak.Jesus modeled powerful communication through stories and humility.Sometimes the best words come through you, not from you. Be open to being used by God.You only need one moment or one story to connect deeply with someone.There’s no single “right” way to read the Bible. Just start and stay engaged.The Bible meets you where you are. It speaks to real-life struggles and questions.Faith grows through relationship, not perfection. Be honest, curious, and consistent.God can redeem anything. Your story — no matter what it includes — still has value.You already have something worth sharing. Your story can make an impact. Unlock the Blueprint to Transform Your Story into a Powerful Business Growth ToolDr. Danny Brassell – Literacy, Leadership & Keynotes for Schools CTAs: Take one piece of your story this week — and share it with someone. Not the polished version. The real one. See what happens.Say yes to one opportunity to speak, write, or encourage someone. What’s coming up next: Everyone wants success. Episode 152 of Faithful on the Clock helps you determine whether you’re truly ready for it. Support the show!Visit the Faithful on the Clock Patreon page to choose a tier plan and become a supporting member. You'll gain access to goodies like early episode access, newsletters, and more based on the plan that's right for you. patreon.com/faithfulontheclock Give a one-off tip or donation on our Captivate support page. You can become a member there with the same great tier options you'll find at Patreon, too. Support Faithful on the Clock Visit our sister site! Faithfulonthclock.com features additional free, free-with-registration, and paid access content to grow your faith, including social media archives,previously published faith-based articles,original blogs,inspirational videos,episode teasers and replaysexclusive faith-based essays and articles,exclusive videosexclusive audioexclusive in-depth devotionals. Share the show! Like these episodes? Share them on social media, in texts or emails, or in person.

    51 min

  2. APR 20

    Building From the Ashes of Negative Life Experiences With Laurette Willis

    Faithful on the Clock is a podcast with the mission of getting your work and faith aligned. We want you to understand Who you're serving and why so you can get more joy and legacy from every minute spent on the clock. Thanks for joining us and taking this step toward a more fulfilling job and relationship with God! Want to join us on social media?We'd love to have you stay up-to-date with the show on all our platforms! Threads Bluesky Facebook Pinterest Instagram LinkedIn YouTube In this episode... Building From the Ashes of Negative Life Experiences With Laurette Willis https://faithfulontheclock.com/building-from-the-ashes-of-negative-life-experiences-with-laurette-willis Pain and mistakes? Dr. Laurette Willis joins us in Episode 150 of Faithful on the Clock to show how they can become a foundation for serving God. Timestamps: [00:04] - Intro [00:45] - Laurette’s career background [04:50] - Laurette’s life background [10:53] - How Laurette’s struggles showed up at work [17:07] - What to look for in others who might be struggling [27:25] - The difficulty of asking for help as a high performer [31:05] - The difficulty of asking for help even when not a high performer; addressing self talk [38:51] - Addressing the negative thoughts we might have about God [49:51] - Laurette’s ventures and offerings [53:11] - Whether Laurette would have changed anything in her past [60:59] - Prayer [64:11] - Outro/What’s coming up next Key takeaways: Pain can become purpose when surrendered to God. God often uses our deepest wounds as the starting point for ministry and service. Willis’ ministries were built from her own experiences with trauma, addiction, and emotional eating. Instead of hiding the past, she turned it into a platform to help others heal.Coping mechanisms often mask deeper emotional wounds. People may appear successful or high-performing at work while quietly struggling with destructive coping habits. The real issue usually isn’t the behavior—it’s the unresolved emotional pain underneath.High performers often struggle to admit they need help. For people whose identity is tied to achievement, admitting weakness or asking for help can feel terrifying. This fear can create a dangerous cycle of striving harder, hiding struggles, increasing stress, and deepening dependence on coping mechanisms. Healing often begins with surrender—acknowledging that you cannot fix everything through performance alone.Struggling coworkers are often identified by behavior, not performance. Someone may still be hitting quotas and performing well professionally while quietly suffering. Warning signs are often relational rather than productivity-based: emotional distance, withdrawing, wearing a mask, and pushing people away. Compassionate connection — simply letting someone know they are seen and cared for—can make a profound difference.The battle often begins with our self-talk. Willis explains that negative internal dialogue shapes behavior and outcomes. Self-talk → beliefs → attitude → feelings → actions → results. If someone wants different results, the change must begin at the level of thought patterns.Renewing the mind changes both spiritual and neurological pathways. Through neuroscience and Scripture, Willis describes how people can retrain their thinking. By replacing destructive thoughts with truth, individuals can literally reshape neural pathways and create healthier emotional responses. “Take every thought captive.” (2 Corinthians 10:4–5)Healing requires changing how we see both ourselves and God. Many people carry distorted beliefs: “God loves others but not me.”; “I’ve made too many mistakes.”; “I’m not worthy of grace.” True transformation requires correcting both negative beliefs about ourselves and false assumptions about God’s character.Slowing down is essential to spiritual clarity. Constant busyness can block emotional and spiritual awareness. Simple moments of stillness—pausing, noticing small joys, or sitting quietly with God—create space for reflection, prayer, and healing.Freedom often begins when someone feels safe enough to be honest. People struggling with addiction or shame may desperately want help but feel unable to admit it. What helps most often is non-judgmental listening, simple invitations to connect, and small acts of compassion. Even one supportive person can help break the cycle.Your past does not disqualify you — it can become the foundation for good. You don’t have to erase your past mistakes. You can build something meaningful from them. What once looked like failure can become the very thing God uses to help others. Meditation KitChristian Weight Loss KitPersonal Transformation Coaching CTAs: If there’s something in your past you wish you could erase, consider this: What if the very thing you’re most ashamed of could someday become the thing that helps someone else heal?Most people who are struggling don’t show it in obvious ways. They keep performing or producing. Look past the performance for subtle signs of trouble — both in yourself and in the people around you.Pay attention to one sentence you repeat to yourself when things get hard. Then ask: Is that voice truth, or is it something that’s been shaping my choices without me realizing it? What’s coming up next: What does it take to communicate a message powerfully for God? Episode 151 of Faithful on the Clock welcomes guest Danny Brassell to equip you. Support the show!Visit the Faithful on the Clock Patreon page to choose a tier plan and become a supporting member. You'll gain access to goodies like early episode access, newsletters, and more based on the plan that's right for you. patreon.com/faithfulontheclock Give a one-off tip or donation on our Captivate support page. You can become a member there with the same great tier options you'll find at Patreon, too. Support Faithful on the Clock Visit our sister site! Faithfulonthclock.com features additional free, free-with-registration, and paid access content to grow your faith, including social media archives,previously published faith-based articles,original blogs,inspirational videos,episode teasers and replaysexclusive faith-based essays and articles,exclusive videosexclusive audioexclusive in-depth devotionals. Share the show! Like these episodes? Share them on social media, in texts or emails, or in person.

    1h 6m

  3. APR 6

    Managing Stress Without Losing Calling With Pat Welsh

    Faithful on the Clock is a podcast with the mission of getting your work and faith aligned. We want you to understand Who you're serving and why so you can get more joy and legacy from every minute spent on the clock. Thanks for joining us and taking this step toward a more fulfilling job and relationship with God! Want to join us on social media?We'd love to have you stay up-to-date with the show on all our platforms! Threads Bluesky Facebook Pinterest Instagram LinkedIn YouTube In this episode... Managing Stress Without Losing Calling With Pat Welsh https://faithfulontheclock.com/managing-stress-without-losing-calling-with-pat-welsh In Episode 149 of Faithful on the Clock, speaker and law enforcement officer Pat Welsh offers tips and insights for how to deal with stress even in the most difficult jobs. Timestamps: [00:04] - Intro [00:38] - Pat’s background and experience [02:39] - Pat’s integration of faith and work [04:47] - Feeling obligated toward law enforcement and meeting unique purpose [06:55] - Reconciling being in a stressful job or situation with the story of Job [17:34] - Why our identity is not what we do; our “life sentence” [23:42] - How Pat’s job influenced his marriage; advice for managing how your work influences the stress others experience [28:55] - Delegating and facing the fears underneath not doing everything yourself [42:51] - How the business world trains us to be on edge; addressing work culture to address stress [51:53] - Practical recommendations for managing stress as we adjust work culture to be healthier [01:01:32] - How to get in touch with Pat/Prayer [01:03:50] - Outro/What’s coming up next Key takeaways: Stress has biblical precedent, and it is not evidence that God is absent. As the stories of Job and Jesus in the garden show, God often sits with us even in our most stressful hour. God does not create our suffering to test us, but can use it to rebuke the Devil and strengthen our faith.Calling often includes high stakes environments. In this sense, leadership is less about position and more about influence and impact.Faith calls believers to live out the unique purpose God created them for. This might mean we carry a significant stress load, but rejecting being a “photocopy” increases our impact.Stress around our calling or work often comes from trying to control what belongs to God. If we accept His sovereignty, the stress we might encounter is often reduced.Our work doesn’t just influence our own stress. It can influence the stress of those we care about. We can be loving to others by staying aware of this influence and working intentionally to examine our habits and goals.We can use practical strategies to manage stress even as we intentionally work to improve work environments that lead to anxiety. Pat Welsh on LinkedInWarrior Servant Leadership Podcast CTAs: Reflect about your work tasks and obligations. Identify what produces the most stress and select 1-3 strategies you can proactively use to regulate yourself.Have a candid discussion with your loved ones about how your work might be causing them stress and what you can all do to minimize the damage. What’s coming up next: Stress can lead us into unhealthy coping mechanism and poor choices. But in Episode 150 of Faithful on the Clock, Laurette Willis shows us how to transform our mistakes into a new foundation for our work. Support the show!Visit the Faithful on the Clock Patreon page to choose a tier plan and become a supporting member. You'll gain access to goodies like early episode access, newsletters, and more based on the plan that's right for you. patreon.com/faithfulontheclock Give a one-off tip or donation on our Captivate support page. You can become a member there with the same great tier options you'll find at Patreon, too. Support Faithful on the Clock Visit our sister site! Faithfulonthclock.com features additional free, free-with-registration, and paid access content to grow your faith, including social media archives,previously published faith-based articles,original blogs,inspirational videos,episode teasers and replaysexclusive faith-based essays and articles,exclusive videosexclusive audioexclusive in-depth devotionals. Share the show! Like these episodes? Share them on social media, in texts or emails, or in person.

    1h 5m

  4. MAR 23

    Growth, Trust, and the Problem of Personal Distance

    Faithful on the Clock is a podcast with the mission of getting your work and faith aligned. We want you to understand Who you're serving and why so you can get more joy and legacy from every minute spent on the clock. Thanks for joining us and taking this step toward a more fulfilling job and relationship with God! Want to join us on social media?We'd love to have you stay up-to-date with the show on all our platforms! Threads Bluesky Facebook Pinterest Instagram LinkedIn YouTube In this episode... Growth, Trust, and the Problem of Personal Distance https://faithfulontheclock.com/growth-trust-and-the-problem-of-personal-distance Episode 148 of Faithful on the Clock offers guidance on what to do when success and growth create distance that crumbles trust in a leader. Timestamps: [00:04] - Intro [00:41] - How distance develops between a leader and their audience and why it damages trust [03:04] - The woman with the hemorrhage and how Jesus collapsed the distance by publicly calling her out of the crowd [04:39] - The Canaanite woman and how Jesus removed the distance she had as “the other” [07:45] - The leadership lesson — trust erodes when distance becomes silence, so we must intentionally create spaces where people know they are not invisible, as Jesus did with the bleeding woman and the Canaanite [09:58] - Prayer [10:41] - Outro/What’s coming up next Key takeaways: Growth creates distance. That’s inevitable in leadership.Trust erodes when distance becomes silence and people feel unseen.Jesus shows us that leadership doesn’t require eliminating boundaries — but it does require collapsing distance intentionally.In both Mark 5 and Matthew 15, Jesus allowed someone to press through protocol, stopped, engaged, and restored dignity publicly.People don’t expect unlimited access — they expect to know they matter.As your influence grows, your intentionality must grow with it.Don’t let your platform become a wall. Build visible moments where people are seen. CTAs: Take inventory of your distance. Where has growth created space between you and the people you serve? Identify one intentional moment this week where you can stop, turn, and let someone know they’re seen.If leadership has felt lonely or overwhelming lately, spend a few quiet minutes in prayer asking the Lord to show you where He sees you — and where He’s inviting you to see others more intentionally. What’s coming up next: Need stress relief? In Episode 149 of Faithful on the Clock, special guest Pat Welsh offers his best tips for keeping anxiety under control. Support the show! Visit the Faithful on the Clock Patreon page to choose a tier plan and become a supporting member. You'll gain access to goodies like early episode access, newsletters, and more based on the plan that's right for you. patreon.com/faithfulontheclock Give a one-off tip or donation on our Captivate support page. You can become a member there with the same great tier options you'll find at Patreon, too. Support Faithful on the Clock Visit our sister site! Faithfulonthclock.com features additional free, free-with-registration, and paid access content to grow your faith, including social media archives,previously published faith-based articles,original blogs,inspirational videos,episode teasers and replaysexclusive faith-based essays and articles,exclusive videosexclusive audioexclusive in-depth devotionals. Share the show! Like these episodes? Share them on social media, in texts or emails, or in person.

    12 min

  5. MAR 9

    Understanding Soul Care with Greg Woodard

    Faithful on the Clock is a podcast with the mission of getting your work and faith aligned. We want you to understand Who you're serving and why so you can get more joy and legacy from every minute spent on the clock. Thanks for joining us and taking this step toward a more fulfilling job and relationship with God! Want to join us on social media?We'd love to have you stay up-to-date with the show on all our platforms! Threads Bluesky Facebook Pinterest Instagram LinkedIn YouTube In this episode... Understanding Soul Care with Greg Woodard https://faithfulontheclock.com/understanding-soul-care-with-greg-woodard Wellness has become a trillion-dollar industry, but are you caring for your soul? Episode 147 of Faithful on the Clock welcomes guest Greg Woodard to help you understand soul care and how to approach it. Timestamps: [00:04] - Intro [00:43] - Greg’s background [04:10] - Definition of soul care and differentiation from self care [08:14] - The four main elements of soul care [11:05] - Why soul care is critical for leaders [13:02] - Jesus practicing soul care in Scripture [15:25] - How practicing soul care changes the way we hear God’s voice [18:30] - Advice for those who feel too busy for soul care [25:51] - How Greg takes help when he needs it; how start taking help and the value of having many people who can contribute [31:17] - Options to get started with soul care [35:36] - Surprising elements Greg encountered when writing his book [40:27] - Our identity as God’s beloved versus being valued for doing tasks [47:05] - The importance of soul care for reconnecting to God; the gap between knowing what’s right and doing what’s right and why it’s normal for the doing to lag behind the knowing [51:09] - How to learn more about and connect with Greg [52:02] - Prayer [53:18] - Outro/What’s coming up next Key takeaways: Soul care is a holistic practice where the soul, body, mind, and emotions are all interconnected. It involves caring for multiple parts of ourselves at once to achieve ideal wellness.Soul care requires acknowledging and embracing who God really made you to be — that is what you protect in your practice. Because everyone is unique, their soul care practice also must be unique, built on distinct, personal rhythms or structures. What works for one person will not necessarily work for another.Soul care is especially important for leaders because they tend to be so busy and have heavy responsibility. It’s a reiteration of the advice to fill your cup first so you can pour out.Scripture demonstrates Jesus practicing soul care, particularly in the way He retreated from the crowds for private time with God.Soul care encourages us to slow down in a way that makes it easier to hear God’s voice. Greg’s view thus is that if you can’t take time for soul care, you’re too busy! Our calendars reveal what our priorities really are, meaning that time for soul care and God should be there. Community is essential in ensuring we can carve out time for soul care and don’t have to be responsible for everything alone. Many people can fill many small needs we have — we don’t necessarily have to depend on one person.Soul care can include a plethora of different activities. Be willing to try a bunch of options to find what works for you, rather than assuming it doesn’t work because the first one or two things you experimented with weren’t successful.While writing his book, Greg was surprised at how important it was to look at his emotions and respectfully say no to others. He found it helpful to have others check on how he was doing — developing a personal board of directors of people who truly care about you and not your accolades helps this consistently happen.Leaders often focus on what they do and take their identity from it. But Greg focuses on the fact he’s simply God’s beloved — we all are. We are precious to Him just because we are His children who give Him joy. The story of the Prodigal Son exemplifies that.In preparing for his book launch, Greg struggled with overwhelm. He recognized that he wasn’t living a lot of what he preached. Many of us are in a similar position, whether in everyday life or our faith — it’s normal for there to be a gap between what we know is right to do and actually completing the practice. Scripture reflects even the early disciples understanding Jesus’ teaching but still struggling with sin. But we can be self-forgiving and recommit to growth within our practice, and we don’t have to wait for perfection before we share the good things that we know. Leading Without Burning Out — Gregory WoodardLeadership from Within | Discover Your Leadership Potential — Gregory WoodardGregory Woodard | Transform Your Life Now CTAs: Self assess your current soul care practice. Identify which areas are strong or weak.Select one activity to try for soul care this week. What’s coming up next: We all want to grow ourselves and our businesses. But Episode 148 of Faithful on the Clock looks at a paradox — our ability to connect deeply in a way that builds trust can diminish the bigger or more popular we get. Support the show!Visit the Faithful on the Clock Patreon page to choose a tier plan and become a supporting member. You'll gain access to goodies like early episode access, newsletters, and more based on the plan that's right for you. patreon.com/faithfulontheclock Give a one-off tip or donation on our Captivate support page. You can become a member there with the same great tier options you'll find at Patreon, too. Support Faithful on the Clock Visit our sister site! Faithfulonthclock.com features additional free, free-with-registration, and paid access content to grow your faith, including social media archives,previously published faith-based articles,original blogs,inspirational videos,episode teasers and replaysexclusive faith-based essays and articles,exclusive videosexclusive audioexclusive in-depth devotionals. Share the show! Like these episodes? Share them on social media, in texts or emails, or in person.

    55 min

  6. FEB 23

    Fitting Work into the Life You Want with Peter Kolat

    Faithful on the Clock is a podcast with the mission of getting your work and faith aligned. We want you to understand Who you're serving and why so you can get more joy and legacy from every minute spent on the clock. Thanks for joining us and taking this step toward a more fulfilling job and relationship with God! Want to join us on social media?We'd love to have you stay up-to-date with the show on all our platforms! Threads Bluesky Facebook Pinterest Instagram LinkedIn YouTube In this episode... Fitting Work into the Life You Want with Peter Kolat https://faithfulontheclock.com/fitting-work-into-the-life-you-want-with-peter-kolat Do you fit life around work, or work around life? In Episode 146 of Faithful on the Clock, guest Peter Kolat shows us how to do the latter and find the authentic self God designed us to have. Timestamps: [00:04] - Intro [00:46] - Peter’s bio and background [03:54] - Why Peter takes the coaching approach that he does [06:44] - Flipping the script about organizing life around work [11:28] - How to start logistically flipping the script by intentionally creating basic bookends in the day [13:47] - The role of boundary setting in fitting work into life, not life into work; getting others on board about what you are doing in a compassionate way [17:43] - Addressing people pleasing to better hold necessary boundaries [20:10] - How to know whether your vision is really a vision or just your own ego talking [22:11] - How fear can drive you away from your real vision; when fear is actually a healthy signal to keep going; fearlessness and the meaning of courage [29:36] - Looking at vision with a long-term versus short-term lens [32:02] - How to handle getting hit with roadblocks on the way to building your vision; discerning whether the vision you have really is from God when you have lots of trouble [38:33] - Looking for the full set of skills you have versus sticking to the skills you think you already have; loving on your fears as you explore what God has equipped you to do [44:05] - Peter’s core message from the book; the need for self love [47:16] - Prayer/Where to find out more about Peter and buy Authentic Self Rebirth [48:53] - Outro/What’s coming up next Key takeaways: Peter’s philosophy around building the life you want BEFORE establishing work stems from his own difficult life experiences. Establishing that philosophy and framework helped him naturally lean into coaching others.Our authentic self usually gets blunted by the world, but our authentic self is who God originally designed us to be in His image.We can get exceptionally clear on the vision for multiple aspects of our lives, such as relationships, worship, etc. Peter recommends using that clarity to create a highly structured calendar you can create healthy boundaries around. You can start with one essential vision point and add more to the calendar over time. Sticking to the calendar and evaluating it when you get requests or proposals can help you be intentional about changes in your life and protect your original vision.Transparency around what you are doing and why can help you avoid people pleasing as you build your vision. It’s also helpful to discern what you can handle or pass off to a VA or someone else.To ensure your vision is not egocentric, dig into why you really want the vision you do. Clarify whether it’s a heart goal (God-aligned) or a head goal (world/fear aligned).Subconscious fears reinforced by the world (e.g., there’s no safety net) can drive us toward visions that aren’t really aligned with who we are (e.g., I have to get a job that makes me rich). But there is also a healthy fear that comes when we approach new experiences. That kind of fear can be a signal that we are stretching ourselves in a positive way toward where we need to go. It’s normal as we leave our comfort zone.Courage means we move forward despite our fears, not that we are fearless. Remembering the story of Joshua and that God is always with us despite our emotions can give us the boldness we need to continue.Most people approach vision with a short-term view, similar to how people look at the current screen on a GPS. But with God, we need to trust His long term vision — He has a viable route already laid out, even if we can’t see the entirety of it at once.If you believe God has laid out a vision for you, keep going, even if there are hardships. Quiet time with Him can help you hear His guidance better, and every time you hit a ceiling (which is inevitable in every venture), you’ll learn.We can discover new skills God has given to us as we try to build our vision. This might include some uncomfortable moments, but beyond the discomfort we can find success and joy.Many of us struggle to love ourselves, but doing so is essential to awakening. Accepting love from others can be a catalyst that helps us begin our own self-love, as it helps us to see the good things others discern in us. Authentic Self Rebirth Book CTAs: Explore Peter’s book in more depth.Reflect and identify one area of yourself that you have been denying or hiding. Identify another area that you have no trouble showing to the world. What makes them different? Consider what would happen if you revealed the part you have hidden and how it might change your life.Make a list of the top three things you wish to eliminate from your life and three things you want to bring in. Be specific about how each of those elements would influence you and others if you made the shifts. What’s coming up next: You take care of your body and even consider mental health, but do you practice soul care? Guest Greg Woodard joins Faithful on the Clock to explain what soul care is and why it’s critical on our walk with God. Support the show!Visit the Faithful on the Clock Patreon page to choose a tier plan and become a supporting member. You'll gain access to goodies like early episode access, newsletters, and more based on the plan that's right for you. patreon.com/faithfulontheclock Give a one-off tip or donation on our Captivate support page. You can become a member there with the same great tier options you'll find at Patreon, too. Support Faithful on the Clock Visit our sister site! Faithfulonthclock.com features additional free, free-with-registration, and paid access content to grow your faith, including social media archives,previously published faith-based articles,original blogs,inspirational videos,episode teasers and replaysexclusive faith-based essays and articles,exclusive videosexclusive audioexclusive in-depth devotionals. Share the show! Like these episodes? Share them on social...

    50 min

  7. FEB 9

    Stepping Forward with Elaine Lankford

    Faithful on the Clock is a podcast with the mission of getting your work and faith aligned. We want you to understand Who you're serving and why so you can get more joy and legacy from every minute spent on the clock. Thanks for joining us and taking this step toward a more fulfilling job and relationship with God! Want to join us on social media?We'd love to have you stay up-to-date with the show on all our platforms! Threads Bluesky Facebook Pinterest Instagram LinkedIn YouTube In this episode... Stepping Forward with Elaine Lankford https://faithfulontheclock.com/stepping-forward-with-elaine-lankford Where do women fit into leadership in the church, if at all? Faithful on the Clock dives in with guest Elaine Lankford to encourage women forward and to unify men and women for Christ. Timestamps: [00:04] - Intro [00:49] - Elaine’s background/bio [03:23] - Elaine’s connections with Africa and the growth of She Steps Forward [10:20] - What most surprised Elaine in her work in Africa; cultural perspectives [12:30] - How African and American women can support each other [14:53] - The largest misinterpretations Elaine has encountered around scripture; Paul and his desire not to subvert women, but to create order in the early church; the need for all believers to study for themselves rather than simply accepting what they are taught [27:23] - How God welcomes our questions; Elaine’s experience diving deep into Scripture and discovering the women in the Bible [32:52] - Why it’s OK for men to follow and use their gifts in support if that’s where God wants them; the need for all believers to step into their gifts regardless of gender; the relationship of Adam and Eve with Eve as an ezra (helper) [41:05] - How the fall impacted the relationship of Adam and Eve and larger gender division [43:45] - What men and women can do to heal the gender divide in the church [52:44] - The biggest takeaway Elaine wants listeners to take from the show [54:28] - How to get in touch with Elaine and learn more about her work [55:14] - Prayer [55:57] - Outro/What’s coming up next Key takeaways: Elaine’s coaching and leadership for women began after needing to pivot her career. After feeling called to lift up God’s daughters, she began connecting with women and organizations in Africa.Women in Africa still deal with a heavy atmosphere of oppression, but they are go-getters who know what they want to do for their businesses, ministries, or nonprofits. They simply need help knowing how to get there and are eager to learn how Americans make everything work. Americans can look at the tenacity of African women and refuse to quit.Both in America and Africa, Elaine sees misinterpretations around how women are supposed to be submissive, specifically around 1 Timothy and 2 Corinthians. She encourages both men and women to study for themselves and notes that patriarchy is perpetuated in part by people simply accepting male-oriented interpretations. Spiritual growth from asking questions and going deep into Scripture is a good thing!Deep study of the Word can help women — and men — understand the wonderful roles God placed women into. Stories of Deborah, Lydia, and others can show women that women can be strong leaders in the church and in business.Helping women step forward into their gifts is not meant to challenge any role or authority God might place men into, but rather to call all believers to make full use of what God has given them. The goal is to heal the gender divide for a stronger church that can better glorify Who God is.Men can be pushed by culture to step into leadership even when that is not what God has gifted them to do. In those situations, it is OK for men to step back and use their gifts to support those God wants in positions of leadership. Both men and women should support or lead as God equips them.In Adam and Eve’s relationship, Eve is an ezra — a strong helper. This means we need to revisit the traditional narrative of Eve being lower or lesser than Eve, and instead see her as fully equipped to support Adam in what he would need. We are all meant to lean on each other, as Galatians calls us to, because as God noted in the beginning, it is not good for us to be alone.Healing the division between men and women in the church requires more dialog, self-reflection, and self-study of Scripture. Elaine encourages men who hold traditional ideals of women in the church to take that to God in prayer. All of us need to check our feelings at the door and avoid letting our emotions get in the way, asking ourselves if we are truly allowing God to be the authority.When we have tried unsuccessfully to heal divide with sufficient due diligence, we have permission to shake the dust off our feet and go where God can use us.Elaine wants women to know that they are seen, heard, and available to God. She emphasizes that men are loved, too, and that, like women, they have their own giftings. Empowering Women to Lead with Faith & PurposeShe Steps Forward Coaching | Faith-Based Women’s Coach CTAs: Select one deep-dive or extended Bible study to challenge yourself to go deeper into God’s word.Invite others you know to have an open conversation about gender in the church and investigate what the Word says about it. What’s coming up next: Are you fitting your life into your work…or placing work into the life you really want? Guest Peter Kolat joins Faithful on the Clock to help people rethink their work-life priorities, authenticity, and structure. Support the show!Visit the Faithful on the Clock Patreon page to choose a tier plan and become a supporting member. You'll gain access to goodies like early episode access, newsletters, and more based on the plan that's right for you. patreon.com/faithfulontheclock Give a one-off tip or donation on our Captivate support page. You can become a member there with the same great tier options you'll find at Patreon, too. Support Faithful on the Clock Visit our sister site! Faithfulonthclock.com features additional free, free-with-registration, and paid access content to grow your faith, including social media archives,previously published faith-based articles,original blogs,inspirational videos,episode teasers and replaysexclusive faith-based essays and articles,exclusive videosexclusive audioexclusive in-depth devotionals. Share the show! Like these episodes? Share them on social media, in texts or emails, or in person.

    58 min

  8. JAN 26

    What to Do When Rewards Don't Come

    Faithful on the Clock is a podcast with the mission of getting your work and faith aligned. We want you to understand Who you're serving and why so you can get more joy and legacy from every minute spent on the clock. Thanks for joining us and taking this step toward a more fulfilling job and relationship with God! Want to join us on social media?We'd love to have you stay up-to-date with the show on all our platforms! Threads Bluesky Facebook Pinterest Instagram LinkedIn YouTube In this episode... What to Do When Rewards Don't Come https://faithfulontheclock.com/what-to-do-when-rewards-dont-come We’re taught that hard work yields reward. Episode 144 of Faithful on the Clock highlights what to do when it doesn’t. Timestamps: [00:04] - Intro [00:47] - Invitation to set a foundation by reviewing Episode 139 on gratitude [01:18] - Acknowledgement that not getting rewards can mess with our sense of justice, and that the brain’s reward mechanisms are part of what keep us motivated to work [01:54] - Personal struggle as inspiration for the show; acknowledgement other listeners might be similarly struggling [03:28] - Lesson from Habakkuk (and others) — anchor yourself in what God has promised rather than what has already arrived [06:17] - Lesson from Noah — stick with the last instruction you have from God (even if you have to go into the Word to get it) [07:47] - Lesson from Joseph — hold to the values and character God gave you, identify what values you’ll defend, and continue to foster excellence even if you’re in an obscure place; know that rewards can be bigger than what you expect for yourself [09:31] - Lesson from the parable of the workers — don’t compare yourself; look for where else the reward might be to remember that God’s generosity is always present and active [11:53] - Lesson from the parable of the talents — God’s expectation is simply that we try to steward well, not that we produce specific yields; remember He is more concerned with your faithfulness and give Him that when you have nothing else [13:33] - Lesson from Elijah — acknowledge the small little gifts and mercies God puts on your path on the way to the bigger victory, and take rest when you need it [15:32] - Practical strategies — be more direct about what you want and open lines of communication; increase your visibility where possible; practice altruism; and find what’s satisfying about your work process itself [18:49] - Prayer [19:40] - Outro/What’s coming up next Key takeaways: When you aren’t feeling properly rewarded, first ground yourself in the idea that God is the greatest reward we can have, just as He is.The story of Habakkuk shows us that it’s OK to question what God is doing when we don’t understand and don’t have tangible rewards in the moment. Other stories from scripture, such as with Jeremiah, David, and Ruth, all show God’s servants lamenting but choosing hope before evidence (reward) arrived.Noah’s story shows us the power of moving forward through a focus on the last instruction from God. He did not have quick resolution, but he was willing to obey according to what God had said. We can seek instruction from God through both prayer and the Word.Joseph’s story shows us that reward is not necessarily limited to us. It can extend to others. He demonstrates the value of holding to values, character, and integrity even when we’re in obscurity.The parable of the workers shows us that God’s grace is always working. Rather than comparing ourselves to others, we can look for where God is extending mercy and reward to those who genuinely need it, knowing He grasps love and what’s fair better than we do.The story of the talents highlights that God is more concerned with our faithfulness and intent than whether a specific reward/outcome manifests. This means that, even if we aren’t getting rewards in the world like we expected, we still can come to God with confidence. Our rewards don’t determine access or worth.In the story of Elijah, we learn that it’s OK to take small rewards and mercies as we prepare to continue to serve. We can rest up when it’s needed and allow God to restore us.Practical strategies to use when you are not rewarded include being more direct about what you want, increasing your visibility, practicing altruism, and trying to identify what about the process of your work is rewarding. CTAs: Make a list of rewards you would like to get from your work. Note whether they are mostly material or intrinsic. How does each reward benefit or hurt you?Look through the Bible to find a story of a servant of God being rewarded that resonates with you. Be specific about what you connect with. Find another story of reward that feels absurd. Be specific about what seems odd. What’s coming up next: Women don’t always feel confident entering leadership roles. In Episode 145 of Faithful on the Clock, coach Elaine Lankford helps women step forward into authority. Support the show!Visit the Faithful on the Clock Patreon page to choose a tier plan and become a supporting member. You'll gain access to goodies like early episode access, newsletters, and more based on the plan that's right for you. patreon.com/faithfulontheclock Give a one-off tip or donation on our Captivate support page. You can become a member there with the same great tier options you'll find at Patreon, too. Support Faithful on the Clock Visit our sister site! Faithfulonthclock.com features additional free, free-with-registration, and paid access content to grow your faith, including social media archives,previously published faith-based articles,original blogs,inspirational videos,episode teasers and replaysexclusive faith-based essays and articles,exclusive videosexclusive audioexclusive in-depth devotionals. Share the show! Like these episodes? Share them on social media, in texts or emails, or in person.

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Faithful on the Clock is a podcast meant to get your Christian faith and work aligned. You won’t find mantras or hacks here--just scripture-based insights to help you grow yourself, your company, and your relationship with God. If you want out of the worldly hamster wheel and want to work with purpose, then this is the show for you. Hosted by freelance business writer Wanda Thibodeaux.

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    Wanda Thibodeaux
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    157
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    © Copyright 2026 Wanda Thibodeaux
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