POD 065 | Launching God’s Work Podcast with Tom Nelson

Hosts Paul Brandes and Bill Gorman sit down with the ever-insightful Tom Nelson, to explore an inspiring question: What does hope look like on Easter Monday, when the celebrations fade and we step back into our everyday routines?

Nelson shares candid reflections about his new season in life, including his transition from Lead Senior Pastor to Lead Pastor Coach and his ongoing work with Made to Flourish. The discussion dives into Made to Flourish’s incredible impact over the past decade—connecting thousands of pastors and helping churches bridge the gap between faith, work, and everyday life.

There is exciting news about a new global podcast from Tom Nelson in partnership with Premier Plus, designed to bring “Weekly Wisdom for Your Workplace” right to your Monday morning commute. He offers a behind-the-scenes look at what inspired this project, the heart behind it, and how listeners can stay connected to this work.

3 Main Takeaways:

1. Tom’s New Season and Transition:
   Tom Nelson reflected on his transition from lead senior pastor at Christ Community to his current role as Lead Pastoral Coach, where he is focusing on coaching, support, and being a cheerleader for the team. He spoke about feeling lighter, more buoyant, and grateful for the team and the opportunity to support without bearing the weight of primary leadership.
2. Growth and Impact of Made to Flourish:
   The conversation highlighted the national influence and growth of Made to Flourish, a sister organization to Christ Community. Tom Nelson shared impressive updates about their mission to empower pastors and integrate faith, work, and economic wisdom for community flourishing, all springing from Christ Community’s DNA.
3. Global Launch of the “God’s Work” Podcast:
   Nelson now has a partnership with Premier Plus in the UK, launching a new podcast called "God’s Work: Weekly Wisdom for Your Workplace." This podcast aims to help congregants connect Sunday faith to Monday work, releasing short, weekly episodes starting on Easter Monday. It’s geared for both UK and US audiences, and represents a dynamic new way Tom Nelson is sharing wisdom, story, and encouragement about integrating faith and the rhythms of everyday work.

Resources:

• Made to Flourish: https://www.madetoflourish.org/
• Common Good Magazine: https://commongoodmag.com/
• God's Work: Weekly Wisdom for Your Workplace (Podcast): https://www.premier.plus/podcasts

Timestamps:

00:00 "Tom Nelson's New Season"

05:16 "Empowering Pastors for Community Flourishing"

07:49 "Giving Through the Local Church"

10:03 "Partnership Established with Made to Flourish"

13:37 "Family, Friendship, and Quiet Joy"