Local Non-Profit Organizations | Faith Co-op
September 19, 2024
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In this episode, host Adam Whitescarver talks with Jonathan Ingraham, a local nonprofit leader from Chattanooga, about faith, work, and community. Jonathan shares his journey, the mission of Faith Co-op, and how integrating faith in the workplace brings purpose to daily life.
Timestamps for key discussion points:
00:22 - Introduction to the podcast and guest Jonathan Ingram
00:39 - Jonathan’s background and personal introduction
01:11 - The pronunciation of Jonathan’s name
02:19 - Rebranding from Chattanooga Faith, Work, Culture to Faith Co-op
03:20 - Jonathan's vocational journey and how he got to where he is today
05:23 - Chattanooga Fellows Program and its impact on college graduates
07:22 - How Faith Co-op fosters community and discipleship in the workplace
10:22 - The significance of rebranding and the importance of storytelling
15:20 - Narratives about work: Sacred vs. Secular divide
17:39 - The role of faith in finding purpose in everyday work
22:09 - Overview of Faith Co-op’s programs: Chattanooga Fellows, Main & Market Fellows, and Faith Driven Network
26:47 - Faith and Work 101: Bringing faith into businesses and churches
28:22 - Faith Co-op's podcast: Weekday Saints, sharing stories of faith in everyday work
30:54 - Story of collaboration between two professionals to solve a healthcare gap for adults with special needs
34:12 - The importance of applying the gospel to daily work and business settings
35:37 - Challenges faced by Faith Co-op and the push to include diverse industries and demographics
40:47 - How Faith Co-op supports churches and pastors in discipling congregants
44:22 - Prayer requests and Faith Co-op’s 2024-2025 theme: Seeking wisdom
50:22 - Closing thoughts and future directions for Faith Co-op
52:22 - Final reflections on the relationship between faith and work
For more info on Faith Co-op: https://faithcoop.org
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