051. Faith AND Business Fit Together!

The Keeping It Personal Show

May 22 2023 • 28 mins

Join Teri Johnson as she invites Jen Emslander to discuss how Christian women, business owners, entrepreneurs, and sales professionals can weave their faith into their businesses. They explore the importance of having God as the CEO, using faith as a business compass, embracing the power of prayer, and treating people with respect, empathy, integrity, and love.

Get inspired by this conversation about how to bring faith and business together while trusting in God's promises over our businesses.

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[00:01 - 08:10] Weaving Faith Into Your Business

• Teri discusses strategies to help women start, grow or scale their business

• Weaving faith into business is a frequently asked question

• Jen joins the conversation to provide a different perspective

• Practical ways to represent faith in business without being a ‘Bible Thumper’

• Women are the same regardless of faith and should not leave it at the door

[08:10 - 16:02] Unlocking the Power of Prayer to Bring God Into Your Business

• Deciding who's on the throne and making God the CEO of our business

• Seeking Him first for wisdom, guidance, and inspiration

• Using faith as our business compass to navigate the muddy waters

• Embracing faith as a guiding force toward success and purpose

• Utilizing scripture as a true north to get back on track

• Power of prayer to bring God into every nook and cranny of personal and professional life

• Taking a moment to pause and pray when overwhelmed or frazzled

[16:02 - 23:44] Weaving Faith and Business Together

• Prayer is an important part of faith and business and can be done in different ways

• Inviting God into conversations and meetings can bring peace and insight

• Marketplace ministry is showing up, being interested, valuing others, loving without judging, and taking the high road in every situation

• People remember how you make them feel more than what you say to them

[23:45 - 28:49] How to Embody Humility, Gratitude, and Kindness in Your Professional Life

• Businesses are not just about products and services but also about spreading love, compassion, kindness, respect, empathy, ethical practices, etc.

• Inviting God into all the equations behind the scenes in our hearts

• Weaving faith in business without leading with it

• Planting seeds of kindness and love for a ripple effect

• Having Jesus as a firm foundation for personal and professional lives

Connect with Jen!

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Quotes:

"Seek first the kingdom of God, and all of these things will be added onto you. And so that also includes our business." - Teri Johnson

"Nurturing that spirit of humility, gratitude, and kindness will always serve you well, hands down." - Teri Johnson

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