A Beautiful Church Podcast | Season 6 Episode 2 | Faith Co-op

In this episode, host Adam Whitescarver sits down with Jonathan Ingraham, Executive Director of Faith Co-op, to discuss his journey from Bible teacher to nonprofit leader and how Faith Co-op is helping professionals in Chattanooga integrate faith into their everyday work. Jonathan shares stories of how people across different industries are living out their faith, the challenges of creating meaningful community in the workplace, and how Faith Co-op is fostering collaboration across the city.

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Guest Info:

Guest Name: Jonathan Ingraham
Title/Role: Executive Director, Faith Co-op
Website: https://faithcoop.org

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Timestamps for key discussion points:

00:00 - Introduction to the podcast and guest Jonathan Ingram
00:17 - Jonathan’s background and personal introduction
00:49 - The pronunciation of Jonathan’s name
01:57 - Rebranding from Chattanooga Faith, Work, Culture to Faith Co-op
02:58 - Jonathan's vocational journey and how he got to where he is today
05:01 - Chattanooga Fellows Program and its impact on college graduates
07:00 - How Faith Co-op fosters community and discipleship in the workplace
10:00 - The significance of rebranding and the importance of storytelling
14:58 - Narratives about work: Sacred vs. Secular divide
17:17 - The role of faith in finding purpose in everyday work
21:47 - Overview of Faith Co-op’s programs: Chattanooga Fellows, Main & Market Fellows, and Faith Driven Network
26:25 - Faith and Work 101: Bringing faith into businesses and churches
28:00 - Faith Co-op's podcast: Weekday Saints, sharing stories of faith in everyday work
30:32 - Story of collaboration between two professionals to solve a healthcare gap for adults with special needs
33:50 - The importance of applying the gospel to daily work and business settings
35:15 - Challenges faced by Faith Co-op and the push to include diverse industries and demographics
40:25 - How Faith Co-op supports churches and pastors in discipling congregants
44:00 - Prayer requests and Faith Co-op’s 2024-2025 theme: Seeking wisdom
50:00 - Closing thoughts and future directions for Faith Co-op

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Prayer for Faith Co-op:
Pray for wisdom in all aspects

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Resources Mentioned:

Faith Co-op programs: https://faithcoop.org
Weekday Saints Podcast: https://faithcoop.org/podcast