"The table is the most powerful place on the planet, because it reminds us that we are human."
In this episode, I sit down with Tim Jones, founder of Longer Tables, to explore why modern life has slowly trained us out of real human connection, and how the simple act of sharing a meal can restore what we've lost.
In a culture obsessed with productivity, efficiency, and identity-through-work, the table becomes a quiet form of resistance: a space for presence, story, and belonging.
We discuss:
Why the table is the great equalizer in a performance-driven culture
The power of invitation in creating safety and belonging
Why leadership isn't about titles, authority, or control
This episode is an invitation.
Not to do more, but to show up differently.
To slow down. To set the table.
And to rediscover one another through countless of untimely ideas.
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🔗 Website → https://www.longertables.org/
⏱️ TIME STAMPS
02:30 – The table as the great equalizer
10:00 – Belonging begins with invitation
15:30 – Why Americans struggle to connect
18:50 – Story as the pathway to belonging
38:10 – Artists, storytellers, and hope
47:30 – Leadership as table-setting
52:00 – Why love should be addictive
56:20 – Identity before action
01:00:50 – How to start: set a table
01:03:30 – The invitation forward
In this episode, I’m back with Laura Sorensen to explore what it means to live and lead through a Christian way of being — not just believing the right things, but becoming a redemptive presence.
We discuss:
If you’ve ever wrestled with purpose, burnout, or what faith looks like in real life — this conversation will reframe everything.
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🔗 Website → https://atelierlks.com/creative-director-partnership/
⏱️ TIME STAMPS
10:29 – Why “Feeling Seen” Matters in Sales
14:57 – The Tension Between Art, Work, and Identity
17:20 – Wilderness Seasons and Internal Formation
20:12 – The Weight of Being Needed
24:51 – Commandments vs. Way of Being
30:39 – Control, Surrender, and the Illusion of Certainty
33:17 – Work, Calling, and Where Identity Gets Distorted
41:28 – Redemption, Repossession, and Recovering Design
52:42 – When Business Becomes Busyness
58:21 – The Christian Way of Being in Practice
01:08:38 – Becoming a Redemptive Presence in Your Work
In today’s episode, I sit down (once again) with my friend Ross Chapman, CEO of the Denver Institute for Faith and Work, and we dive straight into a conversation that I believe far too many Christians are navigating alone:
We also talk about:
If you’ve ever questioned your purpose at work or wondered how to integrate faith with your career in a meaningful way, this episode is for you.
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CONNECT WITH ROSS CHAPMAN:
💻 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/rossandrewchapman/
⏱️ TIME STAMPS
02:30 - On Theology & Imagination
12:55 - The Scared-Secular Divide
19:20 - Why Your Everyday Work Matters to God
23:53 - Calling vs. Job Titles: Where Christians Get Stuck
29:55 - AI, The Modern Workplace, and a Crisis of Identity
36:19 - Practical Ways to Bring Faith into Work
46:00 - What Churches Can Actually Do Better
56:23 - This is for Any Christian at Work
Success can look like everything you’ve ever wanted:
And yet still leave you feeling empty and unseen.
In this episode, I sit down with Lantz Howard, an executive-level transformation and marriage coach, to explore why so many high-achieving men quietly struggle with loneliness and disconnection at home.
We talk about:
This is a call to integration.
The men who lead best aren’t those who achieve the most, but those who are most fully known.
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CONNECT WITH LANTZ HOWARD:
💻 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/lantzhoward/
🔗 Website → https://lantzhoward.com/
⏱️ TIME STAMPS
02:49 The Journey to Marriage Coaching
05:59 Understanding Executive Pain Points
11:52 The Disconnect Between Work and Relationships
29:41 The Role of Leadership in Organizational Culture
33:01 Remedial Human Skills for Connection
34:00 The Pursuit of True Identity
39:07 Navigating Rejection and Codependency
41:26 Marketing True Identity
45:19 Practical Tips for Executives
Most business owners don’t realize they’re playing small until the consequences catch up with them — burnout, bad clients, and a business that looks more like employment with extra paperwork.
In this episode, I sit down with Laura Sorensen, a fractional creative director who helps companies translate what they do into stories that actually land.
We talk about the real shift every expert has to make if they want to stop operating like a technician and start thinking like a founder, learning to lead your clients, building leverage, and making decisions without second-guessing your worth.
We talk about:
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CONNECT WITH LAURA SORENSEN:
💻 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraksorensen/
🔗 Website → https://atelierlks.com/creative-director-partnership/
⏱️ TIME STAMPS
4:12 – From Designer to Consultant
8:03 – Bridging Creativity and Business
12:48 – Leaving the Agency World
18:00 – The Feast-or-Famine Trap
23:36 – From Options to Decisions
27:33 – Confidence vs Conviction
32:39 – The Prospect Paradox
41:25 – Delegation and Letting Go
54:00 – Scarcity Thinking and Opportunity Cost
“Work is not the place you go find your calling, but it’s the place you go express it.”
In this episode, Ross Chapman, CEO of the Denver Institute of Faith & Work, and I unpack the broad concept of career, calling, and redeeming leadership.
We discuss:
Whether you’re leading a team or building a business, this conversation will help you see your work as sacred and your leadership as a redemptive act of worship.
To your prosperity,
Ian Crafford
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⏱️ TIME STAMPS
01:10 – What is Redeeming Leadership?
03:45 – The Tension Between Career, Calling, and Faith
07:20 – Why Faith Changes How We View Work
10:45 – “Work is not where you find your calling — it’s where you express it.”
14:50 – Identity in Christ as the Foundation of Purpose
16:31 – Becoming a “Repossessor of Creation” — Restoring What Belongs to God
18:20 – How Leaders Can Restore Dignity and Build Trust
20:05 – Redemptive Leadership in the Modern Workplace
23:10 – How Faith Frees You to Lead with Hope and Humility
26:40 – Practical Steps to Live Out Your Calling Daily
29:55 – Final Reflections and Encouragement