Currey Blandford

A Theology of Hustle

Religion EN ↓ 215 episodes

It has always been my contention that even in the New Creation we will work. Adam and Eve were put on the earth to work, and God said it was good. Work today however, has become a dirty word. We live lives devoted to saving enough to not work. This podcast is about people who see their work as God's work. It is not always pretty. It is not always easy. It is what God has called us to. At the end of the day all we can do is God's work.

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Currey Blandford

Episodes

Mending Sunday: Unity, Diversity, and the Church’s Witness with Scott Welch 30.06.2026 56:03

What if the Church’s greatest opportunity for revival isn’t a new strategy—but rediscovering God’s heart for unity? In this episode of A Theology of Hustle, Currey sits down with Scott...

Bad Religion, Good News: Church Hurt, Missions, and Finding Faith Beyond the Headlines 23.06.2026 51:33

What do you do when you’re attracted to Jesus but disappointed by the church? In this episode of A Theology of Hustle, Currey sits down with author and ministry leader...

The Good Life: Why We Keep Chasing What We Already Have 09.06.2026 32:28

What does it mean to live “the good life”? Most of us spend our lives pursuing it—working harder, planning ahead, saving for the future, and striving for what’s next. But...

Why the Church Still Matters with Dr. Carmen Joy Imes 02.06.2026 52:45

In a culture that prizes independence, convenience, and personal preference, what if the Church is actually essential to becoming who God created us to be? In this episode of A...

When Heroes Fall: Lisa Fields on Church Hurt, Leadership Failure & Healing 26.05.2026 51:40

This week on A Theology of Hustle, Currey sits down with Lisa Fields — founder of Jude 3 Project and author of When Heroes Fall. Lisa shares her journey into...

Augustine, Foreign Policy, and the Ordering of Our Loves — Dr. Robert Joustra 19.05.2026 55:58

Dr. Robert Joustra is a professor of politics and international studies whose family history reads like a window into the 20th century — a father born under Nazi occupation, a...

Recovering Heaven in a World Obsessed with Now | Brian Zahnd 05.05.2026 59:57

What happens when Christianity loses its vision of heaven? In this episode, I sit down with pastor and author Brian Zahnd to explore why conversations about heaven have disappeared—and why...

Created to Play: Why Hobbies, Rest, and Delight Matter with Brianna Lambert 21.04.2026 48:47

What if productivity isn’t the ultimate goal of your life? In this episode of A Theology of Hustle, I sit down with writer and author Brianna Lambert to talk about...

Faith, Statistics, and Truth: Seeing Through the Noise with Dr. Jason Wilson 07.04.2026 1:03:16

What if statistics—something we often associate with cold, hard data—could actually help us grow in faith and discern truth more clearly? In this episode of A Theology of Hustle, Currey...

Dr. Leanne Dzubinski on Gender, Power, and the Christian Workplace 24.03.2026 48:40

What happens when the workplace has a stained glass partition? In this conversation, we sit down with Dr. Leanne Dzubinski — dean of faculty development and global education at Westmont...

Identity, Worship, and No More Orphans with Zawadi Marrow 10.03.2026 1:08:18

Zawadi Morrrow returns to A Theology of Hustle for a wide-ranging conversation about identity, worship, and calling. Born in the Congo and raised across Kenya, Europe, and the United States,...

Becoming a Person of Welcome: Hospitality, Formation, and Belonging with Dr. Laura Baghdassarian Murray 03.02.2026 53:12

What if hospitality isn’t something you do, but a posture you carry? In this episode of A Theology of Hustle, Currey sits down with Dr. Laura Baghdassarian Murray—spiritual director, retreat...

Hope for the Long Haul: Race, Grace, and Staying in the Work with Dr. Christine Jeske 20.01.2026 51:29

What does hope look like when change is slow, institutions resist reform, and justice feels perpetually unfinished? In this episode of A Theology of Hustle, Currey sits down with Dr....

Hope, Justice, and Independent Politics with Dr. Lauren Pinkston 02.12.2025 57:45

In this powerful conversation, Dr. Lauren Pinkston shares her journey from international justice work to launching an independent campaign for governor of Tennessee. We talk about faith, vocation, political division,...

What to Say to Your Teen: Mark Shoemaker on Faith, Family, and Honest Conversations 11.11.2025 1:03:43

After years of youth ministry and church leadership, Mark Shoemaker has walked through some of the hardest and most rewarding seasons of ministry. In this episode, Mark shares his journey—from...

Justin Giboney on Faith, Politics, and the Legacy of the Black Church 04.11.2025 52:28

What does faithful political engagement look like for Christians today? In this episode of A Theology of Hustle, I sit down with Justin Giboney—attorney, ordained minister, and president of the...

Faith in the Mess: Jamie Finn on the Gospel and Foster Care 14.10.2025 46:52

What happens when faith meets the messy, redemptive work of foster care? In this episode, Currey sits down with Jamie Finn, founder and president of Foster the Family, to talk about...

The World Feels Heavy — How to Process Anxiety, Lament, and Life Together | The Magic Table 07.10.2025 40:28

Does it feel like the world just isn’t okay right now? You’re not alone. In this conversation around the magic table, Currey and JJ open up about the collective anxiety...

Shared Leadership, Humility, and Ministry with Dr. Eun K. Strawser 30.09.2025 50:57

Episode Description:In this episode of A Theology of Hustle, I sit down with Dr. Eun K. Strawser—physician, pastor, and author of You Were Never Meant to Lead Alone. Dr. Strawser...

Grace, History, and the Multiethnic Church with Dr. Bryan Loritts 23.09.2025 56:17

Description:What does it mean to live out your calling with humility, embrace history as part of reconciliation, and build churches that reflect the beauty of God’s kingdom? In this episode...

Packing Suitcases, Pulpits, and Power: Beth Allison Barr on the Pastor’s Wife 16.09.2025 1:01:17

Dr. Beth Allison Barr returns to the podcast to talk about her new book Becoming the Pastor’s Wife and how it builds on the foundation of The Making of Biblical...

Adoption, MS, and the God Who Wastes Nothing – with Roxanne Engstrom 09.09.2025 1:06:50

In this episode of A Theology of Hustle, Currey sits down with Roxanne Engstrom—entrepreneur, brand storyteller, adoptive mom, and fierce truth-teller. Roxanne shares her journey of faith, family, adoption, chronic...

Sermon: Dealing with Doubt when Christians Let you Down 02.09.2025 39:30

Description:This isn’t a normal A Theology of Hustle episode—it’s something a little different. I wanted to share a recent sermon that I think speaks directly to many of our struggles...

You Have a Calling: Karen Swallow Prior on Work, Vocation, and Beauty 26.08.2025 56:35

In this episode of A Theology of Hustle, Currey welcomes back Dr. Karen Swallow Prior to talk about her new book, You Have a Calling. Together they dive into what...

Calling, Hustle, and Ditching the “Vocational Prosperity Gospel” | The Magic Table with JJ & Currey 19.08.2025 42:57

In this Magic Table conversation, JJ and Currey unpack what calling really looks like when life and work don’t follow a straight line. From JJ’s journey through prisons, foster care,...