{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Jordan Raynor | Author, Entrepreneur & Executive Chairman at Threshold 360 | Why Your Work Matters for Eternity","description":"Jordan Raynor is a bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, and the Executive Chairman of Threshold 360, a venture-backed tech company. A sixth-generation Tampa native, Jordan has built and exited multiple startups, served in the political arena, and now devotes his life to helping Christians connect the gospel to their everyday work. Through his books, podcasts, and speaking, Jordan\u2019s mission is to equip believers to see their daily tasks, whether in tech, teaching, or making coffee as sacred and significant. In this rich and thought-provoking episode of The Wow Factor, Brad sits down with Jordan to explore the turning points of his life\u2014from a teenage campaign manager to a tech founder, and ultimately, a writer and teacher helping others redeem their time and purpose. Jordan shares how a pivotal post-church conversation reframed his view of work, the journey behind his first book Called to Create, and why the gospel speaks to spreadsheets and startup culture just as much as sermons. They dive deep into time stewardship, distractions, work as ministry, and the countercultural freedom that comes when you stop chasing your bucket list and start living for eternal impact. \u201cGod cares about the work itself, not just the evangelism you're doing within it or funding through it.\u201d - Jordan Raynor \u201cFor the Christian, nothing is secular and everything is sacred.\u201d - Jordan Raynor \u201cYou are not the savior of the world, and neither am I, and that is terrifically freeing.\u201d  - Jordan Raynor This Week on The Wow Factor: Growing up in Tampa and discovering politics through a middle school teacher Why Jordan walked away from politics after a White House internship How a mentor\u2019s honest question redirected his entire career The biblical foundation for why all work matters to God Why the idea of \u201csecular work\u201d is a false divide The powerful message of Jordan\u2019s first book, Called to Create How Jesus\u2019 life as a carpenter reframes how we think about \u201csacred\u201d work Jordan\u2019s framework for stewarding time based on Jesus\u2019 own rhythms Practical ways to reclaim your attention and avoid \u201cinfinity pools\u201d of content Why Jordan completely cut out the news\u2014and didn\u2019t miss a thing Insights from his bestselling book Redeeming Your Time How he and his family prioritize presence by setting phone boundaries The impact of internships on Jordan\u2019s early career trajectory Why bucket lists can become burdens\u2014and what Jesus offers instead How Randy Alcorn and C.S. Lewis have influenced Jordan\u2019s theology of eternity Why Jordan\u2019s next book will focus on setting goals the way Jesus did Jordan Raynor\u2019s Word of Wisdom:If you don\u2019t have a relationship with Jesus, generosity won\u2019t make much sense. At best, it\u2019s PR or a feel-good move. But once you realize He gave everything for you, the only logical response is to spend your life giving your time, your money, your presence, everything in return. Connect with Jordan Raynor:   Jordan Raynors Website Mere Christians Podcast Jordans Courses Jordans Books Connect with The Wow Factor:   WOW Factor Website   Brad Formsma on LinkedIn   Brad Formsma on Instagram   Brad Formsma on Facebook   Brad Formsma on X   ","author_name":"The Wow Factor","author_url":"https:\/\/www.thewowfactorpodcast.com","html":"