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Madi is currently on sabbatical for personal and spiritual reasons. Unpolished Faith will return with new episodes this Fall.
What do you do when you feel like you’re the only one following Jesus at your job? This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt isolated in their faith at work. You are not alone, and your quiet faithfulness might be shining brighter than you think.
In this episode, writer and speaker Grace McCready joins us to talk about the real tension of being a Christian in a secular workplace. She shares her own experience navigating faith in environments where it’s not always welcome—and how she’s learned to stand firm, speak up with gentleness, and live faithfully even when she feels alone.
Together, we’ll dive into:
What it feels like to be the only Christian in the room—and how to stay encouragedPractical ways to witness through presence, not pressureHow to handle workplace conversations that conflict with your valuesWhy your integrity, compassion, and consistency can speak louder than wordsThe beauty of knowing Jesus is with you—even when it feels like no one else isAbout Our Guest:
Grace McCready is an author, blogger, and speaker who is passionate about encouraging young women through sharing personal stories and scriptural truths. She’s the author of Real Recovery: What Eating Disorder Recovery Actually Looks Like and blogger at Tizzie's Tidbits of Truth. She’s also a full-time writer/editor for a Christian ministry.
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What does it look like to thrive in your calling when the conversation for women around faith and work feels one-dimensional? This episode is a must-listen for women longing to live out their faith in every corner of their calling.
While women now have more access than ever to meaningful work outside the home, many feel the Church hasn’t caught up. Joanna Meyer joins us to unpack the tension between home, career, and calling. She offers a deeply thoughtful framework for understanding women’s work through a biblical lens, while addressing the emotional, spiritual, and practical challenges women navigate daily—from workplace dynamics to the pressure of holding it all together.
Whether you're climbing the corporate ladder, leading in ministry, or managing the chaos of home life, this conversation will help you:
Reimagine your vocation with purpose and faithStrengthen your inner life to sustain your outer callingFace real workplace challenges with wisdom and graceBuild purposeful, supportive relationshipsAnd learn from the lived wisdom of godly women who’ve gone before youShow Links:
Connect with Joanna Meyer: https://www.joannameyer.co/
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannameyer/
Women Work and Calling: https://www.womenworkandcalling.com/
The Denver Institute: https://denverinstitute.org/
Book: Women, Work, & Calling: Step into Your Place in God's World
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joannameyerco/
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If you’ve ever sat at your desk or stood behind a counter and wondered, Does what I do really matter?—this episode is for you. Your job doesn’t have to be glamorous to be godly. Tune in to discover how showing up faithfully—even in the most routine tasks—can shape culture, transform hearts, and bring glory to God.
Dr. Dan Doriani joins us to help reframe the way we think about calling, purpose, and the everyday grind. Drawing on more than twenty years of pastoral insight and theological depth, he unpacks how even the most “ordinary” job can have sacred value.
Whether you're wrangling toddlers in a preschool classroom, scanning barcodes at the drive-thru, or performing emergency surgery, your work carries eternal significance. In God's economy, no task done unto Him is ever wasted.
In this conversation, we’ll explore:
A biblical theology of work—its beauty, brokenness, and future redemptionHow to find meaning in even the most mundane or overlooked rolesWhat it looks like to stay faithful when your job feels frustrating or unseenReal-life stories of everyday workers making an extraordinary impactHow your work can participate in God’s redemptive work in the worldMore About Our Guest:
Daniel M. Doriani (MDiv, PhD, Westminster Theological Seminary; STM, Yale Divinity School, Research Fellow, Yale University, 1981, 1995) is a Professor of theology at Covenant Theological Seminary. He has written seventeen books on exegesis and biblical ethics, is the founder and president of The Center for Faith and Work, St. Louis, a member of the Board of The Gospel Coalition, and a regular blogger. He was also a lead pastor of a very small church (5 years) and a very large church (eleven years. He has four children and three grandchildren (so far).
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More About Dr. Dan
Get Dr. Dan's Book: Work: It's Purpose, It's Dignity, and It's Transformation
Another One of Dan's Books: Work That Makes A Difference
Listen to Dan Doriani's Podcast: Working with Dan Doriani
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In this episode of Unpolished Faith, we're joined by Sebastian Traeger, co-author of The Gospel at Work, to explore the profound tension many Christians feel between two extremes when it comes to their jobs: idleness and idolatry. Whether you're feeling stuck in a “just-get-by” mentality or consumed by career ambition, this conversation will challenge your assumptions about work and offer a gospel-shaped perspective that brings both freedom and purpose.
We dive deep into questions that every working Christian eventually faces:
How should faith shape our career decisions?Can ambition coexist with humility and service?Is "ministry" more meaningful than marketplace work?How do we deal with difficult bosses or unmotivated teams?Where does money fit into the equation?And how do we balance work with family and church life without burning out?Rooted in biblical truth and real-life experience, Sebastian unpacks how the gospel liberates us from the pressures of performance and significance, and invites us instead to view work as a way to serve Christ, no matter what our job title is.
Whether you're in the boardroom, behind a register, or somewhere in between—this episode will help you rethink why and for Whom you work.
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Buy Sebastian's Book: The Gospel at Work: How the Gospel Gives New Purpose and Meaning to Our Jobs
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What sets great leaders apart in the boardroom, on the field, and in everyday life? According to former MLB pitcher, business leader, and author Pat Combs, it's not just strategy or skill—it’s a deep alignment with Kingdom values.
In this episode, Madi sits down with Pat to talk about what the best leaders know that most Christians tend to forget: that leadership is less about control and more about character. Drawing from his experiences in professional sports, business, and mentoring young adults, Pat unpacks how faithfulness, humility, and integrity shape lasting influence.
You’ll hear stories that challenge hustle culture, confront ego-driven success, and remind us that God's scoreboard looks a whole lot different than ours. If you're leading in any capacity—whether it’s a team, your family, or just yourself—this episode will recalibrate your definition of success and encourage you to lead like Jesus.
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In this episode, Madi returns to the mic after graduating with her master’s degree (woohoo!), wrapping up one of the busiest seasons of her life—school deadlines, job transitions, and all the things in between. As we move into the next room of our series Our Dwelling Place, we're stepping into the office... and asking: Does our work really matter to God?
Whether you’re in a 9-to-5, managing a home, between jobs, or wondering what you’re even called to do—this episode is for you. Madi unpacks why the workplace isn't just a place to earn a paycheck, but a space where God forms us, meets us, and invites us to live on mission.
Tune in for an honest conversation about burnout, calling, showing up with purpose, and why your ordinary work might be more sacred than you think.
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How would Paul be using social media? Would he even be using it all?
This week, Madi sits down with Jonah Wiley from The Bible Teacher to talk all things social media: what you’re watching, who you’re following, and how your screen time is shaping your soul. From stewarding your platform to building one that points to Jesus, this episode is a challenge to live on mission, even online.
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Connect with Jonah on Instagram @thebibleteacher
Connect with Jonah on Facebook @the.bible.teacher
Jonah Wiley on TikTok
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Welcome back to another episode of Unpolished Faith. Today, we're joined by Mary DeMuth, author, speaker, and host of the Pray Every Day podcast. Mary shares her journey of becoming a prayer warrior—what it’s cost her, how it’s shaped her, and why she still believes in prayer's fierce, transformative power even in the messiness of life. We talk about spiritual fatigue, the tension between hope and heartbreak, and how to keep praying when the answers seem silent.
This episode is for anyone who’s ever wondered if their prayers matter.
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Pray Every Day Podcast
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Welcome back to Unpolished Faith! This week, we are talking about mentors, who they are, why we need them, and how to stay Christian in a secular workplace.
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Hi friend! Welcome back to Unpolished Faith. We are in the middle of Your Dwelling Place, where we talk about the different types of community you need in your life.
Today, we are talking about the mentors who help you find your calling with one of my mentors, Terri Burnett. Terri has helped me over the past few years shape the work of my nonprofit and grow further into who God made me today.
Join us today as we talk about:
How to discover your unique gifts and talentsWho should speak into your purposeWhat your purpose isShow Links:
Women's Nonprofit Alliance
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Hi friend! Welcome back to another episode of Unpolished Faith. On the show today, we have Cheryl Luke, Founder and Visionary of Mosaic Life to talk about Intergenerational Discipleship.
Cheryl shares her insights on how communities can bridge generational gaps and cultivate a faith that transcends age. From fostering mentorship relationships to embracing different perspectives, Cheryl emphasizes the importance of passing down wisdom and faith from one generation to the next.
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About Cheryl Luke
The Mosaic Life Podcast
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Hi friends! Welcome back to another episode of Unpolished Faith. I am so excited to have a show favorite back, Chrissie Dunham. Chrissie has been discipling me for 7+ years now. As part of Your Dwelling Place we are in the Dining Room talking about the Voices that you need in your life. Today, we are talking about discipleship and answering your questions.
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Today is a very special day at Unpolished Faith because we are entering the first room of Your Dwelling Place: the Dining Room. This season we will be discussing the different types of voices everyone needs in their life. As an added bonus, you will hear from some of the people who sit around my table and speak into different areas of my life! We will be talking:
DiscipleshipMentorshipFitnessTherapyPrayer WarriorAccountabilityAnd more this seasonOver the next few weeks, I want you to think about who is around your table and who you might be able to invite to pull up a chair and take a seat.
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Happy Anniversary, Unpolished Faith!
Below are some of our most popular episodes and some of Madi's favorites. We have covered a lot of ground this year, from controversial questions to personal testimonies of faith.
If you are a Christian who has felt there isn't space for you, you belong here. If you aren't a Christian and you're curious about what this whole "Jesus thing" is about, you belong here. Life is messy, and it isn't perfect. But we have a Savior who was perfect, so we don't have to be.
We are so excited for the year ahead and all that the Lord has in store.
Best of Year 1:
Confessions of a Crappy Christian with Blake Guichet and the Speakeasy Pod
Where Are All the Christian Men? with Jaco Booyens
What Makes Jesus Mad? with Tim Harlow
What are UFOs? with Joel Muddamalle
Out of Darkness: Recovery After Sexual Abuse with Lauren Roberts
Should Pastors Wear Pricey Clothes? with Ben Kirby and Preachers 'N' Sneakers
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Welcome back friends! Today we are sitting down with Jackson Mazzei to talk about the foundation of the house: Jesus. Is your life built on solid rock or sand? You won’t want to miss this conversation today!
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What Does a Christ-Centered Community Look Like?
A Christ-centered community isn’t just a group of people who like the same worship music or attend the same Bible study. It’s built on truth, encouragement, accountability, and sacrificial love. Join me today as we talk through building the community you want to live with.
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Hey friend! Unfortunately, Madi is out sick this week, so the Community Formation episode she originally scheduled will be postponed. But for now, enjoy the official trailer for Season 3: Your Dwelling Place!
This season, we’re exploring the different rooms of a house as symbols of community—what it looks like, why it matters, and how we build it.
Be sure to tune in next week as Madi dives into Christ-centered community formation and shares what’s ahead for Unpolished Faith this year!
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Hello friends! Welcome to 2025 at Unpolished Faith. It’s a new year, and while the world is shouting “New Year, New Me,” I’m leaning into something different—rest and renewal. Over the holidays, for the first time in a long time, I actually slowed down. And in that stillness, I realized something: God does His best work when we stop striving.
This year, I’m not chasing a new version of myself—I’m committing to a deeper, more rested, more surrendered version. Maybe that’s what you need too.
And speaking of fresh starts, Season 3 is almost here! Next week, I’ll drop the official trailer, and trust me, you don’t want to miss it. We’re talking about the kind of community that helps you build a life that lasts.
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Unpolished Faith and Madi Franquiz will be on a break from December 25th through the New Year. Madi will be back with regularly scheduled content for Season 3 on February 6th at 5:00 am. Keep in touch with Unpolished Faith on Instagram!
As part of our 12 Days of Unpolished Christmas Theology Three-Part Deep Dive, (say that 3 times fast), we are having a conversation with my mentor Chrissie Dunham. God’s redemptive plan for humanity only began at Christmas. It was always leading to Calvary.
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Download this FREE devotional from Madi: 12 Days of Unpolished Christmas
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Connect with Chrissie
Listen to Ep. 3 When God Feels Far: Navigating Spiritually Dry Seasons
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Around this time of year, we sing songs about the Messiah and celebrate the baby born to save us all. But do we truly understand the depth of what "Messiah" means? In Hebrew, "Messiah" translates to Mashiach (מָשִׁיחַ), meaning "anointed one." It signifies someone consecrated with holy oil, chosen by God for a unique purpose. In Jewish tradition, the Messiah refers to a future king from the lineage of David who will deliver Israel and restore its glory.
As part of our Christmas Theology Three-Part Deep Dive, we are having a conversation with Israel Lambert. The meaning of Messiah reflects a hope that points to the richness of God’s redemptive plan for humanity. This plan began long before the manger in Bethlehem and stretches into eternity, reminding us of the profound story woven throughout Scripture.
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Download this FREE devotional from Madi: 12 Days of Unpolished Christmas
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Add this song to your Christmas playlist: Messiah by Francesca Battistelli
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