Skillful at Work with Curt Beck, Ph.D.

Charlie Wolford - Haven

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2412193/fan_mail/new] Charlie is the founder and CEO of Haven Lighting and Patio.  He describes how faith shapes how he leads.  Charlies says he is not doing this to just make money. Charlie established four core values for his company: Relatable, Reliable, Exceptional, and Driven. He talks about balancing conviction, and how he treats people based on the core values. As a business leader, he rewards and recognizes his employees based on the core values. Haven Lighting & Patio is an outdoor-living team built around two things: clean, permanent lighting  and  high-quality patio furniture. We focus on simple design, quality installs, and products that hold up—so your outdoor space stays dialed in year-round. https://www.havenlightingandpatio.com/  If you want to be encouraged and equipped to live your life of faith more effectively in the workplace, the Skillful at Work Podcast is for you.

Adrienne Blauvelt

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2412193/fan_mail/new] Adrienne is doing ministry in western Nebraska.  Prior to moving to Nebraska, she and her husband spent 20 years working in Texas. She talks about leading staff and volunteers. She addresses a powerful question of "Do we really believe what God has called us to do."  Adrienne describes how we can sometimes compartmentalize areas of our lives, including our faith.  If you want to be encouraged and equipped to live your life of faith more effectively in the workplace, the Skillful at Work Podcast is for you.

Jonathan Jank

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2412193/fan_mail/new] Jonathan Jank - Economic Development. Listen as Jonathan talks about living out his faith at work.  He previously served as President & CEO for the Seward County Chamber & Development Partnership in Nebraska from 2016 to 2026 and prior to that as the Executive Director of the Seward County Economic Development Corporation from 2012 to 2016. Jonathan served Seward County in the chamber of commerce and economic development leadership role for the past 14 years. Jonathan Jank recently started a new statewide professional position as an Economic Development Consultant with Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD), which is the largest electric utility in the state of Nebraska, serving all or parts of 84 (of 93) counties in Nebraska.  Jonathan has spent his career working with and leading nonprofit organizations in various professional and volunteer positions. He has proudly served on a few committees at Concordia University, including the Alumni Council and Ag Advisory Council. Along with other campus and community leaders, Jonathan helped launch two ongoing activities on campus to engage high school and college students. These include the Concordia Catalyst Competition, which is a business plan pitch event that takes place every semester, and the Nebraska Tech Builders Challenge, which helps students solve real-world problems through technology in a 24-hour coding sprint event. Jonathan lives in Seward County with his wife, Rachel, and their two sons, Philip and Theodore. They are active members at St. John Lutheran Church in Seward, where their boys also attend school, and Rachel teaches Middle School English. Jonathan and Rachel together own and operate a real estate development business, Jank Enterprises & Investments.  If you want to be encouraged and equipped to live your life of faith more effectively in the workplace, the Skillful at Work Podcast is for you.

Joshua Overbeek - College Baseball Player

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2412193/fan_mail/new] Joshua Overbeek plays third base for the University of Nebraska Baseball team.  He plays a key role for the Huskers, who have won the past two Big 10 Championships.   Joshua's accomplishments include being named to the Academic All-Big Ten Team and the Tom Osborne Citizenship Team in 2025.  Listen as Josh describes living out his faith by walking in the light of Christ. The locker room can be a dark place, yet Joshua wants to engage others, to encourage them, and share the gospel. He describes the importance of being positive and letting your identity in Christ speak first as you interact with others. Joshua talks about getting together with others and reading the Bible daily. He describes the importance of consistency in living out his faith.  Joshua emphasizes that loving well and being consistent are key to influencing and encouraging others in their walk.  If you want to be encouraged and equipped to live your life of faith more effectively in the workplace, the Skillful at Work Podcast is for you.

Todd Sievers

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2412193/fan_mail/new] Todd retired from teaching, but still wanted to work with young people, so he went to work at Chick-fil-A in the Southpointe Pavilions.  After a serious health scare, Todd was able to continue his opportunities to minister to others. Todd prays for the employees and customers.  He is a living example of someone that demonstrates empathy among us. He prays to keep his eyes and ears open to show people God's love for them. Todd encourges us all to pray, pay attention, and really listen to others.  If you want to be encouraged and equipped to live your life of faith more effectively in the workplace, the Skillful at Work Podcast is for you.