The Faith & Work Podcast

Between the pandemic, the U.S. election, and the normal stressors of life, many of us are experiencing anxiety in our work and our relationships. On this episode of The Faith & Work Podcast, the team shares some practical spiritual formation habits that can help you lean in and grow closer to God in this season.

What does it mean to love our neighbors through politics? How do we talk with people across differences? How do we navigate issues of faith and public policy? In this episode, Dustin talks with a panel of leaders from our September event, "The Politics of Neighborly Love." Guests include Justin Giboney, Gov. Bill Haslam, Scott Sauls, and Stephanie Summers.

What role does faith play in the life and work of Christian entrepreneurs? What unique challenges do female entrepreneurs face in the workplace and the church? Joanna and Dustin talk with Donna Harris, founder and CEO of Builders & Backers and a founding member of K Street Capital, about her work as an entrepreneur and venture capitalist and how her faith shapes her work.

It's no secret that the faith and work movement has a bit of a class problem. While many individuals who are curious about integrating their faith and work have white collar or professional jobs, this isn't the case for everyone. On this episode of The Faith & Work Podcast, we talk with a panel of pastors and church leaders about faith and work discipleship in their churches. They offer a helpful...

What is "soul care," and how can we be intentional about it? What does soul care look like in a season of stress, fatigue, and uncertainty? Joanna talks with Mindy Caliguire, founder of Soul Care and director of personal growth at Gloo, about how our work creates space for God.

How should Christians engage in partisan politics? What does "speaking the truth in love" and righteous anger look like when it comes to convictions of faith? Joanna and Dustin talk with Scott Sauls, senior pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville and author of A Gentle Answer, about the role of Christians in politics.

What can neuroscience teach us about faith and our experience with God? How can we manage stress at work in pursuit of wholeness and integration? Joanna and Dustin talk with Dr. Curt Thompson, a psychiatrist, speaker, and the author of Anatomy of the Soul , about being known, searching for hope, and seeking God in the midst of grief.

How should faith inform our politics? How do we balance our convictions without compromising our values when it's time to vote this fall? Joanna and Dustin talk with Justin Giboney, founder of The AND Campaign and author of Compassion and Conviction, about faith, politics, and the false choices we create.

What are the dominant worldviews in culture today, and how do they impact our work? How can educators recognize and understand these worldviews for their students? Dr. Mary Poplin, professor in the School of Educational Studies at Claremont Graduate University, joins us to discuss the background and implications of four prevailing worldviews and thoughts on education for Christian teachers.

How can healthcare providers manage the anxiety that comes with serving patients amid the coronavirus pandemic? How can Christians in healthcare love their neighbors through their work? Megan Nunnelly shares her experience leading a team of nurses serving patients with COVID-19. And pastor and author Steve Cuss helps us understand and identify the sources of anxiety in whatever field we work.

What does it look like to lead from a place of wholeness? How can we work toward emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual integration, and why is integration important for leaders? Hear from Lisa Slayton, CEO of Tamim Partners, and David Park, partner at Greenwood Hospitality Group, as they lead us through a discussion on wholehearted leadership.

How can we navigate the job search while maintaining our sanity? What wisdom does Scripture offer about who we are apart from what we do? Today, unemployment is both a spiritual issue as well as a financial issue for many people. Joanna talks with Matt Thomas of Core Ventures about biblical and practical wisdom for the job search.

What makes a job "good," and how can business leaders help create them? What is the current pandemic teaching us in the U.S. about "essential" work? Jeff and Joanna talk about the advantages of a good job and how businesses and nonprofits can work together for workforce development.

We hear a lot about narcissism, but how does it show up in our organizations? What are the consequences of a narcissistic pastor or faith leader? The team talks with author and counselor Chuck DeGroat about his latest book, When Narcissism Comes to Church.

What does Scripture teach us about lament? What does it look like be sorrowful and hopeful at the same time? Dustin talks with Ryan and Brian about the biblical practice of lament, and how we can apply it in this season.

What does the human body teach us about the Body of Christ, and how can the Body of Christ respond, serve, and love during a pandemic? Dustin talks with author and speaker Philip Yancey on the book, "Fearfully and Wonderfully: The Marvel of Bearing God's Image."

Where is the faith and work movement going, and what can we learn from its history? How do we balance the strengths of capitalism against its excesses? Jeff Haanen talks with Drew Yancey, author of Transforming Enterprise? , on the integration of faith and work.

What does "integrating" our faith and work look like? How do we love our neighbor through our work? And is "work/life balance" even possible? Hear more from Brian, Joanna, and Dustin as they explore these common questions about work.

Does God care about our work? What does it look like to be a Christian in the workplace? Brian talks with two alumni of the 5280 Fellowship about the program's impact on their faith and their work.

Can you imagine a world in which we worked to renew, rather than reform, healthcare? Where doctors are called to the practice and believe in truly caring for their patient rather than the correct billing codes? Abraham Nussbaum, a Behavioral Health Specialist at Denver Health wants to bring about a renewal of medicine to truly pair faith and work. 

Does the church have a role to play in responding to the national opioid crisis? And how can Christians in healthcare serve their patients as an expression of their faith? Brett McCarty, professor of theological ethics at Duke Divinity School, talks about the integration of faith and medicine and his research on the opioid crisis.

What territory has God given you to work toward the common good? What are the ways that your job or your profession or even your industry could address real needs in your community? Amy Sherman, author of Kingdom Calling: Vocational Stewardship for the Common Good ,  provides some context for our particular moment in God's larger story and shares a few stories of people who found their "redemptive...

When Jesus tells us to "love our neighbors," who does he include? And what does loving them look like? Dustin talks with author and podcast host Alex Kuykendall about her latest book, "Loving My Actual Neighbor."

How can scripture guide investing? Can the investments we make have both a financial return, as well as an eternal one? Jeff and Joanna talk with Aimee Minnich, chief impact officer and general counsel for Impact Foundation, about generosity, Biblical gleaning, and investing for the kingdom of God.

The Pew Research Center reports that Christianity in the U.S. is declining at a rapid pace. But what can we learn from the data? Is there more to the story behind the numbers? Jeff, Joanna, and Dustin discuss the takeaways from this recent report.