Faith, Career Changes, and God’s Will
Is AI endangering the stability of your job? What happens when artificial intelligence makes your skills seem obsolete? Is God protecting the future of your work?
In this timely conversation, Terry Modica welcomes Jeff Cassman, founder of Catholic Men of America and author of Find a Better Job Now (Stop Applying Blind. Prove Your Value. Get Hired in the AI Economy.).
Together they discuss navigating today’s changing workplace with faith, wisdom, and practical action.
Jeff shares:
- why traditional job-search strategies aren’t working as they once did,
- how to present yourself as someone who solves problems and brings value to an employer,
- and why networking and learning to use AI are becoming essential career skills.
But this conversation goes beyond finding a job. Jeff also shares how he discerned God’s call to establish Catholic Men of America, which now connects tens of thousands of Catholic men nationwide. Together, Terry and Jeff explore how to recognize opportunities to serve, respond to challenges with prayer and action, and trust God when life doesn’t unfold as expected.
Whether you’re looking for a new job, concerned about AI changing your profession, considering a career transition, or trying to discover God’s direction for your working life, this episode offers practical guidance and spiritual encouragement.
Don’t let fear keep you from moving forward. Discover how to navigate change, recognize opportunities, and trust God with your career.
Catholic Men of America is a ministry dedicated to helping Catholic men succeed in their professional lives. Through a nationwide network connecting men in every diocese, Catholic Men of America facilitates professional relationships, employment opportunities, business connections, and resources for entrepreneurs and employers.
Jeff’s book Find a Better Job Now is a practical guide to navigating today’s changing employment landscape. Drawing on his entrepreneurial experience and conversations with recruiters, hiring professionals, corporate leaders, and successful job seekers, he explains how to communicate your value, distinguish yourself from other applicants, and connect directly with people who influence hiring decisions.
Jeff and his wife have been married for 32 years and have 14 children. His Catholic faith, commitment to family, and experience navigating economic and professional challenges inform his approach to helping others find their place in the working world.
Are you wondering?
- How can I discern God’s will when deciding whether to change jobs or careers?
- What should I do when I’ve applied for hundreds of jobs but haven’t gotten an interview?
- How can I find a new job when artificial intelligence is replacing workers in my industry?
- What skills should I learn to remain employable as AI changes the workplace?
- How can I demonstrate my value to potential employers instead of simply asking for a job?
- How do I handle the fear and uncertainty of losing my job when I have a family to support?
- How can I trust God and remain grateful when my career and financial circumstances are uncertain?
Next Step:
Don’t wait until your job disappears to prepare for the changing workplace. Take one practical step today: Update your resume and LinkedIn profile to demonstrate the problems you can solve.
Also:
- Learn how to use AI in your field.
- Build your network: reach out to someone who can help you build meaningful professional connections.
- Bring your career concerns to prayer and ask the Holy Spirit to guide your decisions.
- If you’re a Catholic man, consider joining Jeff’s Catholic Men of America network.
- Pick up a copy of his book, Find a Better Job Now, for practical help.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction: Finding God’s Will in Your Career
01:17 How Catholic Men of America Helps Men Succeed
05:05 How Can You Afford a Large Family?
06:13 How AI Is Changing the Job Market
08:19 Finding a Job After Being Laid Off
09:30 The Mindset Shift That Changes Your Job Search
11:52 Finding God’s Purpose Through Career Challenges
12:49 How to Make Your Resume Stand Out
14:03 Finding Jobs Through Professional Networking
18:45 How to Discern God’s Will for Your Career
19:41 Why Prayer and Action Both Matter
21:37 Why Learning AI Is Essential for Your Career
23:45 Overcoming Fear and Changing Your Expectations
26:36 How to Demonstrate Your Value at Work
28:19 The Power of Networking and Catholic Community
28:49 Final Encouragement and Closing
KEY TAKEAWAY: When the workplace changes and uncertainty threatens your future, combine prayer with purposeful action: recognize needs you can fill, demonstrate the value you bring, keep learning, and trust God to guide your next step.
📚 Visit Jeff Cassman’s website: catholicmenofamerica.com
Connect with him on LinkedIn @ linkedin.com/in/jeffcassman
Excerpt:
Jeff Cassman: And again, it’s changing from, “I’m an employee, I’ve done all these great things, look at my resume.” That’s the old way. It worked in the 70s and 80s and 90s.
The new way — in order to be successful, in order to get past the AI filters, to get past all of the normal gatekeepers in this process — is to reposition yourself as someone who solves problems and someone who adds value to the organization.
So you need to demonstrate quickly in your resume, on your LinkedIn page, in your communications, that you are a problem solver, that you add value.”
This episode is a companion to Terry Modica’s workbook “Knowing God’s Will and Doing It Well“.
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