Meryl Herr
Angry at the Office: Moving from Hurt to Healing

In my book, When Work Hurts: Building Resilience When You’re Beat Up or Burnt Out, I describe three categories of work hurt: disappointment, disillusionment, and devastation. Like the AHEN model I shared in my previous post, this framework can also help us analyze our work hurt to understand what’s making us feel angry. Three Types […]

Meryl Herr
Angry at the Office: How Paying Attention to Our Emotions Can Help Us Understand Our Work Hurt

Have you ever felt angry at work? Maybe it was last week when someone forgot to reload the paper drawer in the copier or last month when your coworker missed an important deadline. Perhaps you silently brood over the pay gap between men and women in your organization. Or you could be someone who erupts […]

The Hardest Prayer: Forgiveness (Last Words of Christ Pt. 1)

Summary In this first episode of a seven-part series on the last words of Christ, we examine Jesus’ prayer “Father forgive them, for they know not what they do.” In order to forgive we must first realize our deep need to be forgiven. We also can pray this prayer before we really “mean it.” Episode […]

Voices in the Workplace: Selling Your Business with James Ruder (Guest Hosts: Jeff Haanen & Spencer Williams)

Summary Our guest today is James Ruder, former owner of L&R Pallet and current owner of FenceRight, who joins us to share his journey of faith and business transition interviewed by guest podcast hosts Spencer Williams and Jeff Haanen.. After years of leading L&R Pallet and implementing transformative hiring practices, James made the difficult decision […]

Souls are Idol Making Factories (Then Sings my Soul Pt. 3)

Summary Psalm 115 is a profound examination of the shadow side of our souls, what the Bible calls ‘idolatry.’ In this episode we examine how our souls both “make idols” and are in turn made by them. Episode 44: Souls are Idol Making Factories (Then Sings my Soul Pt. 3) Hosted by Jeff Hoffmeyer, Denver Institute’s […]

Voices from the Workplace: Navigating Grief at Work with Kevin Colón

Summary Kevin Colón, Communications and Community Engagement lead for the Town of Superior, played a crucial role during the devastating 2021 Marshall Fire. As flames tore through neighborhoods, he became a steady voice and guide for a community in crisis. Join us as we reflect on the shocking destruction in LA, where wind-whipped fire caused […]

Soul Work (Then Sings My Soul Pt 2)

Summary God has designed the soul for beholding, and we become what we behold. 2 Corinthians 3:17-19 lays out how this works, and how prayer can be a participation in beholding Christ and becoming more like him. Episode 43: Soul Work (Then Sings My Soul Pt 2) Hosted by Jeff Hoffmeyer, Denver Institute’s Vice President of […]

Voices from the Workplace: Investing with Andrew Clark & Amy Brandenburg

Summary In this episode, host Ross Chapman dives into the high-stakes world of investing with Andrew Clark (Jeremiah Fund) and Amy Brandenburg (DA Ventures). These trailblazing investors aren’t just chasing returns—they’re reshaping industries with faith-driven vision and purpose. From small-town roots to the fast-paced world of venture capital, Andrew and Amy share their journeys, revealing how faith […]

Self Talk (Then Sings My Soul Pt 1)

Summary In this first episode on the soul and prayer, we look at an underutilized form of prayer found in the psalms – talking to ourselves. This kind of self-talk is different from other popular conceptions, because God is listening in. Psalm 42 commends a kind of prayerful self-talk in which we discover what is […]

Voices from the Workplace: Investing with Matt Monson & Brandon Roop

Summary Welcome to our new series, Voices from the Workplace, where we explore various industries through the lens of leaders and experts who see their careers as a key way to serve others and fulfill God’s purposes. In this inaugural episode, we focus on the Investment Industry, examining how professionals approach equity and treasure with […]

The Play within the Play – What Christmas is All About

Summary When Charlie Brown famously asks, “Doesn’t anybody know what Christmas is all about?!” Linus responds by reciting the King James Version of Luke 2. As it turns out, Philippians 2 is also a good answer, leading us to pray about the wonder of God becoming flesh. Merry Christmas! Episode 41: The Play within the […]

The How & Why of Collaborating In Your City: A Housing Case Study

Summary How can faith-based organizations, civic leaders, and business leaders join forces to tackle city-wide challenges? This episode dives into three powerful case studies focused on housing affordability, showcasing how collaboration is driving real change in Colorado. You’ll hear firsthand stories from: Stu Davis, founder of COS I Love You, on how churches, businesses, and civic […]