In this heartfelt episode, Carole Evans looks back on the journey of creating Season One of Faith and Work. What began as a whisper from God through prayer became a space for encouragement, growth, and honesty about what it means to live out faith in everyday work.

Carole opens up about the divine inspiration behind the podcast, the tension of navigating both grief and joy, and the lessons she’s learned along the way. From learning to trust God’s timing to discovering new strength through challenges, this episode is a powerful reminder that faith doesn’t just shape what we do, it transforms who we are.

Whether you’ve been with Faith and Work since episode one or are just joining the journey, this reflection will leave you inspired to embrace your own gifts and trust God’s hand in every step of your calling.

In this conversation, my brother Jon and I discuss the complexities of ministry, personal struggles, and the journey of faith. Jon shares his experience growing up in a pastor's family, the challenges faced in ministry, and the importance of understanding one's identity in Christ. We explore themes of addiction, recovery, and the realization that serving God is about relationship rather than titles or expectations. The discussion emphasizes the need for relationship, the importance of stepping back when necessary, and the grace of God in the midst of struggle.

If you are looking for a program that can help you get started on your recovery journey, check out Celebrate Recovery, This is the program that Jon mentioned during the episode.

Behind every strong leader are people who took the time to invest, listen, and guide. In this episode, I share stories of the mentors who shaped my faith, influenced my leadership, and helped me become who I am today. You’ll hear lessons learned, biblical examples of mentorship, and encouragement to find or become the kind of leader who helps others grow.

In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend, Josh Cehulik. He is a worship leader, pastor, police chaplain - each role bringing him closer to the meaning of true worship.

We dive into how worship isn't just about music or Sunday mornings, but its about how we live, lead and work every day. Josh brings deep wisdom and practical insight as we explore what it looks like to offer our daily work as worship to God.

This conversation challenged and encouraged me and I hope it does the same for you.

Find out more about Josh and his writing on joshcehulik.com

He also wrote a very insightful article called, "More Than a Paycheck: How Your Work Becomes a Worship." Check it out:

More Than a Paycheck: How Your Work Becomes a Way to Worship

In this episode, Carole Evans invites listeners to take a deeper look at Christian cancel culture. Not through the lens of outrage, but through the eyes of faith. She explores what Scripture reveals about disagreement, discernment, and grace, reminding us that every conviction should begin in conversation with God. Before we join the crowd or call for a boycott, Carole encourages us to pause, pray, and ask: Is this reflecting the heart of Christ? Through honest reflection and biblical insight, this episode challenges believers to lead with love, wisdom, and humility, even when convictions collide.

In this episode of the Faith and Work Podcast, Carole Evans opens up about her own leadership journey. The wins, the missteps, and the lessons learned along the way.

Carole shares how communication, empathy, and the courage to recover from mistakes are not only vital in leadership but also deeply rooted in Scripture. Drawing from the stories of biblical figures who stumbled yet still fulfilled God’s purpose, she reminds us that failure is never final.

Whether you’re leading a team, managing a household, or navigating your personal faith walk, this conversation is a timely encouragement: your mistakes do not define you. Growth and grace are always possible.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• The leadership mistakes that taught Carole her greatest lessons

• Why communication and empathy matter more than perfection

• Biblical examples of leaders who failed forward

• Practical encouragement for recovering from your own setbacks

Tune in and be reminded that every mistake can become a stepping stone toward stronger leadership and deeper faith.

In this heartfelt conversation, I sit down with my friend, Kristina Renee. A woman whose love for God's Word runs deep and whose obedience to His call is both inspiring and faith filled.

We talk about Bible stories that have shaped our faith from Abraham's trust in God's promise to Ruth loyalty to the power that we see in God in the account of the prophet Elijah. Each of them point back to one truth that Kristina points out, before God calls us to do anything, He calls us to Himself.

Kristina shared her journey of being called to teach Scripture and what it means to say yes. Not just yes to the assignment but to an intimate walk with God.

If you have thoughts or questions about this episode or have questions that you want answered on a future episode, text me at 615-669-3209 - I would love to hear from you!

If you are interesting in joining Kristina's upcoming Bible Study, you will find all the registration information in the show notes below.

Join Kristina's Bible Study Here!

In this conversation, we discusses the profound impact that The New Gold Standard had on my professional life. I'll share personal anecdotes from our own experiences at the Ritz-Carlton, illustrating how their service philosophy can be applied. The discussion emphasizes the importance of going the extra mile in service, not just for guests or customers but in everyday interactions. In the second half of this episode we dive into Matthew 5 and examine what Jesus taught about service and going the extra mile.