Summary
Welcome to The Workmatters Podcast! In this episode, hosts Brandon Swoboda and Keisha Fowler sit down with Steve Graves, a pioneering leader, business owner, advisor, and author, who’s been shaping the intersection of faith and work for over three decades. Steve shares his journey from early days of wondering how to bring his faith into the Monday-to-Friday grind, through founding a company dedicated to blending biblical wisdom with business excellence, to launching the influential Life at Work magazine.
You’ll hear Steve’s candid stories about the challenges and joys of being a trailblazer in this space, the lifelong process of integrating faith with career, and why your work is both a calling and a tool God uses to shape your character.
Whether you’re just beginning to ask what it means to bring faith into your job or you’re looking for practical wisdom on maintaining your identity beyond your work, this conversation is packed with encouragement, insight, and a few laughs along the way. Join us as we explore what it really means to make work matter, no matter your role, industry, or phase of life!
Chapters
04:17 A Faith and Business Integration Journey
11:19 Pioneering Vision and Alignment Challenges
14:20 Navigating Rapid-Fire Scriptural Insights
19:34 Faith and Business: Finding Balance
21:03 Adapting Biblical Principles in Business Leadership
25:55 Generational Differences in Work Perspectives
30:12 Finding Self-Worth Amidst Life’s Trials
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