CCO Podcast

Fashion might seem superficial, but is it? This session offers an eye-opening discussion on how fashion touches every aspect of our lives—from politics, art, and identity, to what it means to be human. Taking as its starting point things that make up our everyday lives—what we wear, a trip to the mall, the latest style—our discussion will explore how these mundane practices are attached to a myria...

Learn how careers in the social sciences can be a calling. Hear from David Kinnaman, president of the social research company Barna Group, about how he got into research, what lessons you should be prepared to learn along the way, practical steps you can take to get into the field, and how to find your calling in this sector. Come prepared to ask questions and dialogue! Hosted on Acast. See acast....

As a follow-up to her 2017 workshop “Survive or Thrive: Transformation is Possible, Even in Healthcare,” Dr. Wattacheril will provide a framework for exploring the moral injury associated with working in healthcare. Join her to discuss helpful spiritual tools for resilience and growth within and beyond the academic environment.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ten years ago I was a missionary in China. Now I am a full-time business lawyer and part-time author. This is my story about why work matters, how to do it well, and how to find a calling without being paralyzed by choices. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As a society, we have never been more cynical, or more hopeful. We seem to want to escape the world and transform it, all at once. We’ve shifted our trust away from most institutions and leaders. In this crisis of hope, redemption is the antidote to believing in nothing but ourselves. Redemptive entrepreneurship is creating new ventures—be it businesses, nonprofits, or social enterprises—that reac...

How do you create a pattern of rest in your busy life? What can you do on your Sabbath day? Do you have to take a Sabbath on Sundays? Or do Wednesdays work?  If you want to do important and life-giving work over the course of your life, you will have to learn to NOT do that work. Rest is woven into the fabric of God's world and ...well...Sabbath keeping is a commandment . Hosted on Acast. See...

John Ruskin said that the only wealth is life. If that is so, ours is an impoverished world—climate change and bad farming practices are eating away at the life of the world. Abortion and an indifference to family destroy the life of human communities. In this workshop, we'll talk about what an alternative society could look like—a society ordered toward peace and the promotion of life. Hosted on...

Did you know that one in three Americans have a criminal record and face more than 44,000 legal barriers to second chances after they have paid their debt to society? The impact of crime and incarceration reaches every community across the nation—so how can followers of Jesus take action to promote peace and restoration? During this session, learn how to put your faith into action for justice refo...

Does your life feel like a whirlwind? Busyness and noise do not have to define your days. Join us to learn about spiritual practices that will incorporate rest and quiet into your life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who are you? What is your foundation in life? What do you fall back on when everything else falls apart? This session will explore what it means to truly find your identity in Christ rather than in romance, grades, career, status, or friend circles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.