This summer, we're featuring books that will encourage and equip Christian women to grow in their faith, leadership, and careers.

From calling and confidence to purpose and influence, each book offers practical wisdom grounded in biblical truth for women navigating work and life with God at the center.

Join us as we read together and connect with featured authors through live "Meet the Author" conversations throughout July and August.

Read along. Meet the authors. Grow in your faith, leadership, and career.

July 6

Peggy Bodde

Sacred Work: A Christian Woman's Guide to Finding Meaning, Purpose, and Joy in Her Calling

Join us as we kick off the Christian Career Women Summer Reading List with author Peggy Bodde. In Sacred Work, Peggy explores how our work can become an expression of God's purpose and presence in our lives. Through biblical wisdom and practical insights, she encourages women to discover deeper meaning, joy, and fulfillment in their calling.

Because your work is more than a paycheck—it can be a meaningful expression of your God-given calling.

PEGGY BODDE is an entrepreneur and the founder of Sacred Work, an organization that provides free career and leadership support for Christian women in the workplace. Peggy spent 25 years as a corporate executive and then pivoted to start a freelance writing business. Her clients include marketing firms and major textbook publishers. Peggy's passions are writing about the intersection between faith and work and empowering women to show up boldly in both spaces. She lives in the heart of the San Juan Mountains of Colorado alongside her husband, George, and rescue pup, Quill. Find her at peggybodde.com.

July 13

Kimberly Wright

Perspective for the Christian Working Woman

What does it look like to navigate today's workplace with faith, wisdom, and confidence? In Perspective for the Christian Working Woman, Kimberly Wright offers practical encouragement and biblical perspective for women seeking to honor God while thriving in their careers. Join us for a conversation about faith, work, and finding God's perspective in every season.

Because the right perspective can help you navigate workplace challenges with wisdom, confidence, and faith.

KIMBERLY WRIGHT is a leadership expert who equips leaders to communicate clearly, make better decisions, and lead with confidence. As creator of Perception Leadership™, she helps corporate teams, emerging leaders, and women navigating authority transform the perceptions that drive behavior and culture. A national speaker, author, and past National Mother of the Year, Kimberly is especially passionate about inspiring Christian businesswomen to embrace their God-given potential and expand their impact in the workplace and community.

July 20

Catherine Steiner

Confidence Cornerstone: A Woman's Guide to Fearless Leadership

Many talented women struggle with self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and the fear of stepping into leadership. In Confidence Cornerstone, Catherine Steiner shares practical strategies and faith-based encouragement to help women lead with greater confidence, clarity, and courage. Join us as we discuss what it means to lead fearlessly while staying grounded in your values and faith.

Because confidence is not about having all the answers—it’s about leading courageously with the gifts God has given you.

CATHERINE STEINER has served in the faith and work movement since 2013, equipping leaders to integrate faith into everyday work and life. She has held leadership roles with Workmatters, Women in the Marketplace, Polished Network, and 4word, where she helped lead national initiatives in workplace Bible studies, community groups, mentoring, and faith-based leadership development.
Catherine is the author of The Confidence Cornerstone: A Woman’s Guide to Fearless Leadership and has contributed to workplace Bible studies, YouVersion reading plans, and publications including iWork4Him and sheWorks4Him. Her background spans nonprofit leadership, technology and systems development, training, instructional design, sales coaching, writing, and entrepreneurship. Today, Catherine continues to serve the faith and work movement through consulting, writing, speaking, and fostering collaboration among leaders and organizations. Her mission is to help people and organizations live out their God-given purpose with clarity, courage, and collaboration, leading to greater Kingdom impact.

August 10

Joanna Meyer

Women, Work, & Calling: Stay True to Your Beliefs and Build a Fulfilling Career

How can women pursue meaningful work without compromising their faith? In Women, Work, & Calling, Joanna Meyer explores the intersection of vocation, purpose, and Christian discipleship. Join us for an inspiring conversation about discovering your calling, navigating workplace challenges, and building a career that reflects your deepest convictions.

Because God cares about your work, and your career can be a powerful part of how you live out your calling.

JOANNA MEYER serves as Director of Public Engagement at Denver Institute for Faith & Work, where she founded Women, Work, & Calling, a national initiative that equips women for influence in public life, and hosts the Faith & Work Podcast. Prior to coming to the Institute, she worked in global telecom, nonprofit consulting, and campus ministry with Cru. She served as associate faculty at Denver Seminary and as a sewing instructor at Fancy Tiger Crafts. She has an MA in Social Entrepreneurship from Bakke Graduate University and graduated magna cum laude from the University of Colorado, Boulder. Joanna is the author of Women, Work, & Calling: Step Into Your Place in God's World (InterVarsity Press, Fall 2023) and is a contributor to the multi-author book, Women & Work: Bearing God’s Image and Joining in His Mission through our Work (B&H Books, 2023).

August 17

Martha Brangenberg

sheWorks4Him: Stories of Purpose for Women in the Workplace

Through stories and practical insights, Martha Brangenberg encourages women to view their work as a platform for serving God and others. sheWorks4Him highlights the many ways faith can influence our leadership, relationships, and daily work. Join us as we explore how women can make a meaningful impact in the workplace while staying rooted in their faith.

Because every workplace is a mission field, and every woman has an opportunity to make an impact through her work.

A gifted developer and communicator, MARTHA BRANGENBERG has worked alongside her husband, Jim, in various entrepreneurial ventures over their 40 years of marriage. In 2013, God called them to begin the iWork4Him Talk Show, where they have had the privilege of challenging thousands across the globe with the simple message that "your workplace is your mission field." Outside of co-hosting the iWork4Him Podcast with Jim, Martha also helped begin the sheWorks4Him Podcast, one of the first collaborative digital gathering spaces dedicated to connecting Christian working women. In addition, she and Jim have co-authored a series of collaborative books: iWork4Him, sheWorks4Him, and iRetire4Him. Together, Jim and Martha are passionate about helping people integrate faith into every part of life – including work, family, and marriage. When they aren’t doing interviews, Jim and Martha host marriage retreats and travel across the country, visiting their three grown children and nine grandchildren and finding their next old building to rehab.