Shalomies with Elizabeth Woodson and Yana Jenay Conner Shalom + Work
Dec 10, 2025
37:23
In this episode of Shalomies, Yana Jenay sits down with her friend and mentor, LaToya King, Chief Operating Officer of the Triangle Community Foundation, for a rich conversation about what it means to pursue shalom in our everyday work. LaToya shares her story and the experiences that shaped her calling, as well as the Scriptures and beliefs that guide how she leads and serves.
Together, they explore how so much meaningful ministry can happen outside of church walls and why it can be difficult for believers to see their jobs as part of God’s mission to restore wholeness in the world. LaToya speaks candidly about the challenges of living out faith in settings where values aren’t always shared—including how she navigates conflict, maintains integrity, and seeks the good of the communities she serves.
Throughout the episode, LaToya offers wisdom for working with intentionality: approaching our roles not simply as tasks to complete, but as opportunities to seek the welfare of the city through presence, excellence, compassion, and courage.
This conversation is an invitation to see your work—whatever it is—as a place where God is present and active, forming you and using you to bring shalom to the world.
Key Scriptures:
Questions Covered In This Episode:
Kingdom Calling: Vocational Stewardship for the Common Good by Amy Sherman
A Just Leader: Thriving in a Fractured World by David Spickard
The Institute for Faith, Work, and Economics
Thanks for listening to Shalomies! We’d love to hear how the podcast is helping you pursue peace and wholeness in your own life.
Share your thoughts, questions, or testimonies with us over on Instagram @shalomiespodcast
and YouTube.
Elizabeth and Yana would love to hear from you! If you’re enjoying the show, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend who could use a little more shalom this week.
Together, they explore how so much meaningful ministry can happen outside of church walls and why it can be difficult for believers to see their jobs as part of God’s mission to restore wholeness in the world. LaToya speaks candidly about the challenges of living out faith in settings where values aren’t always shared—including how she navigates conflict, maintains integrity, and seeks the good of the communities she serves.
Throughout the episode, LaToya offers wisdom for working with intentionality: approaching our roles not simply as tasks to complete, but as opportunities to seek the welfare of the city through presence, excellence, compassion, and courage.
This conversation is an invitation to see your work—whatever it is—as a place where God is present and active, forming you and using you to bring shalom to the world.
Key Scriptures:
- Jeremiah 29:7
- Matthew 22:36-40
- Romans 12:2
Questions Covered In This Episode:
- What beliefs or passages of Scripture guide your approach to your work?
- It’s been said that most ministry happens outside of the walls of the church. Would you agree with this statement? If so, why?
- Why do we struggle to see work outside of the church’s walls as a part of God’s mission to restore shalom?
- One of the benefits of working in a church setting is that there is a shared biblical worldview, work ethic, and code of conduct. Even if we people stray, we have the Scriptures as a shared text to draw people back to. The same is not true outside of the walls of the church. What have been some of the challenges you faced when it comes to living out your faith at work?
- How do you navigate conflict at work?
Kingdom Calling: Vocational Stewardship for the Common Good by Amy Sherman
A Just Leader: Thriving in a Fractured World by David Spickard
The Institute for Faith, Work, and Economics
Thanks for listening to Shalomies! We’d love to hear how the podcast is helping you pursue peace and wholeness in your own life.
Share your thoughts, questions, or testimonies with us over on Instagram @shalomiespodcast
and YouTube.
Elizabeth and Yana would love to hear from you! If you’re enjoying the show, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend who could use a little more shalom this week.