Strategies@work Podcast

Gleanings - June 2007

Whether we want to or not, everyone must answer the question, what is success? In fact, you have already staked your life on the definition of success that you have chosen. For many Christians it is fame or fortune or maybe influence, which are largely the definitions of success held by most non-Christians. But what does the Bible say? Listen to this audio and learn a biblical definition of success in life and, in particular, success in the workplace.

Gleanings - May 2007

No one will ever be world-class without thinking strategically. In this presentation, strategic thinking is defined and discussed. Blocks to strategic thinking are identified, such as the worship of money. Case studies are used to contrast non-strategic and strategic thinking. The highest level of strategic thinking is alignment with the plans and purposes of God.

Gleanings - April 2007

What facilitates the development of world-class organizations? Listen to the inspiring and surprising story behind on the the great companies in America today. You know the founders of this company, but you probably don't know the man who voluntarily took on the role of being their commissioning agent. Without him, the company would probably have never existed.

Gleanings - March 2007

A tornado devastated a town in the upper mIdwest in 1883. A 55 year old school teachers, nearing the end of her life, volunteered to be a part of the medical relief effort. The experience gave her a vision about how a hospital could bless the community. Against all odds, she turned the vision into reality and helped to build one of the greatest health care facilities that exists today. Her moving story to the power of personal calling and the capacity of a biblical worldview to achieve greatness.

Gleanings - February 2007

Today’s episode is entitled, Biblical Worldview of Work. This is the 11th part of a 12 part worldview study titled: Developing a Worldview That Works. The full study is available online at Strategieswork.com In this episode, Dr. Chester discusses the question, Does God care about our work or is it just a tool for making money? You will look at a biblical perspective on what you spend most of your life doing, work.

Gleanings - January 2007

For many, control of the workplace has been conceded to people driven by greed for money and power. Listen to a moving story of how one man faced a very difficult and unfair work situation by looking to God and walking in faith.

Gleanings - December 2006

Dr. Chester talks with Tony Givens, a client, about how Biblical principles have helped his business. Part 2

Gleanings - November 2006

Dr. Chester talks with Tony Givens, a client, about how Biblical principles have helped his business. (part 1)

Gleanings - October 2006

Part two of an interview with Dr. Gerald Chester about his book, Beyond Babel.

Gleanings - September 2006

Part one of an interview with Dr. Gerald Chester about his book, Beyond Babel.