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Mere Christians

Jordan Raynor
The Sacredness Of Secular Work
Christianity
Heaven
Intrinsic Value Of Work
Christian Faith and Work
Gospel
Work
The Gospel
Great Commission
Collaboration Between Church and Secular Work
Christian Theology
Redemption
Apprenticeships
The 5 Languages Of Appreciation In the Workplace
The 5 Love Languages
Christian Mission
Sacredness Of Secular Work
Made To Flourish
Eternal Kingdom
Cultural Engagement

How does the gospel influence the work of Mere Christians—those of us who aren’t pastors or religious professionals, but who work as entrepreneurs, baristas, and accountants? That’s the question this podcast explores every week as Jordan Raynor interviews guests across the widest variety of vocations.

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Latest Episodes

Why Jordan has decided to put the show on hiatus after 300 episodes and millions of downloads, how he thinks about what he needs to prune in order to pursue the ministry of excellence in other things, and the 10 moments of this show he’s thought abou... more

How the advice to “follow your passions” can lead to an unbiblical sense of entitlement, how to follow “the true, good, and beautiful” today to find your calling tomorrow, and how God uses pain and trauma to steer us to our callings.

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How Wilson came to be the shoe industry’s first Black shoe designer, how work can be a form of prayer, and why he chose Philippians 2 to be printed in his Nike shoes.

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• Wilson Smith on LinkedIn

• Wilson Smith on Instagram

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How to find joy in your work—even when it sucks, how Will’s “trailhead practice” can lead you to “Spirit-led self-awareness,” and how to stop limping towards God’s throne and start running towards it.

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• Will Acuff on LinkedIn

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Recent Guests

Dr. Karen Swallow Prior
Award-winning author and regular contributor to major publications.
Episode: Dr. Karen Swallow Prior (Author of You Have a Calling)
Wilson Smith
Former Senior Design Director at Nike and the first Black sneaker designer in the industry.
Nike
Episode: Wilson Smith (Fmr. Shoe Designer at Nike)
Will Acuff
Co-founder of Corner to Corner, a Nashville-based non-profit that equips underestimated entrepreneurs.
Corner to Corner
Episode: Will Acuff (Founder of Corner to Corner)
Dr. Praveen Sethupathy
Chair, Department of Biomedical Sciences at Cornell University, and a prominent scientist in genomics.
Cornell University
Episode: Dr. Praveen Sethupathy (Chair, Department of Biomedical Sciences at Cornell University)
Dave Stuart Jr.
High school teacher and prolific blogger
Episode: Dave Stuart, Jr. (High School Teacher)
Kevin Olusola
Three-time Grammy-winning beatboxer and member of Pentatonix
Pentatonix
Episode: Kevin Olusola (Member of Pentatonix)
Roy Tinklenberg
Founder of Faith and Work Movement Global
Faith and Work Movement Global
Episode: Roy Tinklenberg (Founder of Faith and Work Movement Global)
Sam Smith
Creator of The Green Ember series
Self-published author
Episode: S.D. Smith (Author of The Green Ember series)
Sarah Maddack
A popular YouTuber specializing in writing silly songs for kids.
Episode: Sarah Maddack (Silly Song Artist)

Host

Jordan Raynor
Host of conversations exploring how Christians can integrate their faith into their work across various professions and vocations.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 1.4k ratings
  • Sad to see you you go

    This podcast was one of my favorite podcasts. I loved listening to it and all of the content was very well laid out in my opinion. I am sad to see you put it on hold, but I also respect your choice to be the best worker for Christ… In any case, Jordan has been a great help to many people and we will always love you for that!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dave sere
    United States2 months ago
  • Circle 31

    Reading Jordan’s wonderful book Five Mere Christians in our Circle 31 Bookclub. Thoroughly enjoying it and am so inspired to spread the Good News of God to All I meet in every situation.

    Stubbled upon this Podcasts and WoW! It does not disappoint.

    I’m in a time of silencing the noise in my life and am ultra selective of what I allow in. This! Is Allowed and I feel so blessed!

    *Thank you, Jordan, for this and more! Yes & Amen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GiveEmKel
    United States2 months ago
  • So Long, Mere Christians podcast

    I've been a longtime listener and have thoroughly enjoyed this podcast. I've recommended it to friends countless times. I'm truly sorry to hear it's going on hiatus—I always looked forward to new episodes. That said, the final episode was excellent, and I appreciate you openly sharing the reasons behind your decision to pause the show indefinitely. I deeply respect that. Thank you for the consistent excellence in your work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Quiltfast77
    United States3 months ago
  • Worth Listening!

    These podcasts are so inspiring, educational, diverse and encouraging. Jordan is so good asking just the right questions to gain insight into who each guest is and how their faith influences their walk. Exceptional!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Organize by ❤️
    United States3 months ago
  • ‘Good Question’

    This podcast never disappoints…I challenge listeners to go back and find even one episode where the person interviewed doesn’t say ‘that’s a good question!’ Jordan’s questions are real content from the first hello to the last…no fluff or nonsense. Just heartfelt words to encourage all of us in our walk with the Lord in our work! Thanks Jordan and team!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Denise with Southern Quilts
    United States4 months ago

Listeners Say

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The podcast is praised for its engaging guests, relatable topics, and the host's genuine enthusiasm for the subject matter.
Listeners appreciate the practical insights on integrating faith into work, highlighting how ordinary professions can hold extraordinary significance.
Many express gratitude for the encouragement and community support fostered through the podcast's discussions.

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Wilson Smith (Fmr. Shoe Designer at Nike)
Q: What job would you love for God to give you to do?
I'd almost rather go and design, you know, help him with his mansion designs.
Wilson Smith (Fmr. Shoe Designer at Nike)
Q: What do you now know experientially about your Heavenly Father that you don't think you would know had it not been for him calling you to be a pioneer in your field?
Faithfulness is maybe the number one thing that I think I know that I've been able to grow into over years of all sorts of levels of engagement.
Dave Stuart, Jr. (High School Teacher)
Q: How's the gospel shaping how you're doing the work in the classroom?
The gospel helps in being aware of reliable means through which students grow and learn, emphasizing a teaching approach that relies on common sense and wisdom.
Kevin Olusola (Member of Pentatonix)
Q: How did your faith influence the making of your debut solo album?
Olusola shares it was approached as a love letter to himself, aimed at healing, and sought to uplift his audience and collaborators.
Kevin Olusola (Member of Pentatonix)
Q: What's been the biggest spiritual challenge that has come with fame?
He explains that his prayers have shifted to serving others through his music instead of wanting personal glory.

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Focusing on the intersection of faith and everyday work, the content highlights how individuals from various professions seek to glorify God in their daily tasks. Episodes feature diverse guests, from entrepreneurs and educators to artists and healthcare professionals, discussing their personal journeys and insights on incorporating Christian values into their work. The podcast emphasizes the significance of viewing all vocations—be it teaching, artistry, or business—as sacred and grounded in a sense of calling. Noteworthy themes include self-awareness, community support, and practical spirituality in secular jobs, making it a compelling listen for those striving to integrate their faith with their professional lives.

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Mere Christians launched 6 years ago and published 318 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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What guests have appeared on Mere Christians?

Recent guests on Mere Christians include:

1. Dr. Karen Swallow Prior
2. Wilson Smith
3. Will Acuff
4. Dr. Praveen Sethupathy
5. Dave Stuart Jr.
6. Kevin Olusola
7. Roy Tinklenberg
8. Sam Smith

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