How Christian Leaders Can Live Out Your Faith at Work (Without Being Weird)

Send us Fan Mail **What happens when your faith says one thing, but the way you live says something else?** In this episode, Preston Poore and Ashley Smalley explore the tension between boldness and wisdom when it comes to living out your faith in the workplace. They unpack what it means to move beyond simply carrying a Christian label and allow faith to shape how you lead, treat people, make decisions, and respond under pressure. From Preston's 25-year journey of compartmentalizing his faith and career to Ashley's practical approach to showing Christ through relationships, this conversation challenges leaders to consider whether their faith is something they talk about or something people can actually see. — **Episode Highlights** \[01:55] Faith, Purpose, and Integration: Why faith can't stay separate from leadership. \[05:30] The 25-Year Gap: Preston reflects on compartmentalizing faith and career. \[10:28] Meet Ashley Smalley: Building Healthier Workplace Cultures Through Relationships. \[14:23] Faith and Workplace Culture: How faith shapes the way leaders treat people. \[19:30] Labels vs. Actions: Why actions speak louder than Christian labels. \[21:13] Bringing Sunday into Monday: Learning to live out faith at work. \[24:52] Love Without Preaching: Showing faith by caring for people. \[26:23] Wisdom in the Moment: How prayer shapes Ashley's approach to clients. \[31:05] When Faith Costs You Something: Why Living Out Your Faith Can Cost You Everything. \[35:18] Don't Force It: Let faith shape you instead of turning it into a checklist. \[37:43] Nehemiah's Model: What an integrated faith can look like at work. \[40:00] Three Lessons for Christian Leaders: Integration, leadership, and surrender. **Links & Resources Mentioned** • Discipled Leader Apprenticeship: https://prestonpoore.com/   • Discipled Leader Book: https://prestonpoore.com/books-by-preston/   • How Is Greater Than What Book: https://prestonpoore.com/book/   • About Preston: https://prestonpoore.com/about-preston\_poore/   • Ashley Smalley / Smalley Consulting: https://smalleyconsulting.com/ • Faith at Work Podcast: Available wherever you listen to podcasts — **Connect with me** LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prestonpoore/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PoorePreston   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prestonpoore1/   — **Closing thoughts** If today's episode hit home, share it with someone who needs to hear it. Like it, comment, and leave a review. It helps more people find the show, Live Out Faith, and quite honestly, it reminds me I'm not just talking to myself in here. And if you're tired of being one person on Sunday and someone else on Monday, check out the Discipled Leader Apprenticeship and take the next step toward integrating your faith and leadership. Peace out. Be a rock star. About Preston Poore Preston Poore is a former Coca-Cola executive who practices what he preaches. He uses his wealth of hard-earned experience in the corporate arena to help emerging leaders and millennials reach their potential—all while staying true to his values, purpose, and goals. Preston is a Certified Maxwell Leadership Team Keynote Speaker, Facilitator, Trainer, and Executive Coach. Through his books, How Is Greater Than What, Discipled Leader (2022 Selah Awards Nonfiction Book of the Year) and 21 Days to Sound Decision Making, his blog, and podcast, he seeks to help people become redemptive influences in their workplaces and live more fulfilling lives. Learn more about Preston Poore & Associates: https://prestonpoore.com Work with Preston or invite him to speak: https://prestonpoore.com/leadership-development-services/ Sign up to receive the P³ Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/prestonpoore.com/thepulse LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/prestonpoore/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/prestonpoore1/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/PoorePreston