The Faith & Work Podcast

How can Christians navigate the challenges of working in finance? Can investing serve a greater purpose, or is it all about building wealth? Robert Doll, CFA , chief equity strategist and senior portfolio manager at Nuveen, talks with Jeff and Joanna about his faith and his decades of work as an investor.

Shame can impact every area of our lives, from our relationships to our workplaces. But where does it come from? What does the Bible have to say about it? Dr. Curt Thompson explains shame's origins, it's impact, and how we can grow from it.

How do we discover our calling? What's the difference between our occupation and our vocation? Can they even be the same thing? Steve Garber, professor of marketplace theology at Regent College in Vancouver, joins us to talk about the vision for vocation.

How can we put faith into practice in our everyday, working lives? Shannon Vandewarker and Denise Daniels, co-authors of the new book, Working in the Presence of God, share practical ways to experience God in work, from our commutes to our task list.

Passion is not the Holy Grail of work. Instead, we should see our work as a journey of discovery, rather than searching for a needle in a haystack. Michaela O'Donnell Long, senior director of the De Pree Center at Fuller Theological Seminary, joins us to talk about what we can learn from entrepreneurs and how we can apply that to a life with Christ.

How should Christians leverage their voices and influence in public life? Can we use social media without being jerks on Twitter? Dustin talks with a panel of media and communications experts to explore the challenges of life and work in the public square.

How can Christians be messengers of the gospel in their context of work? How can churches disciple people to embody Christ's message of redemption in all of life–not just the times we're gathered together? Neil Hudson, director of church relationships at the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity and author of Scattered and Gathered,  joins us to talk about whole-life discipleship.

How should we view the Sabbath in light of Old and New Testament teaching? What does Sabbath rest look like, and how can you plan for it around kids, work demands, and other obligations? The team tackles the most common questions about the Sabbath in this episode of The Faith & Work Podcast.

Faith and the arts have a complicated relationship. While the historic Church often served as patrons for painters, musicians, and sculptors, artists today often feel alienated from faith communities. How can artists integrate their faith and work, even when their work isn't explicitly "Christian?" Cam Anderson, author of The Faithful Artist , joins us to talk about the ways the church can recogni...

Can leadership be learned? If so, what can the world's best leaders teach us about leading well? In this episode of The Faith & Work Podcast, we hear from Michael Lindsay, president of Gordon College and author of View from The Top . Michael shares about his study of leaders spanning 10 years and 550 interviews with former presidents, cabinet members and Fortune 500 CEOs. Through his research, Mic...

How do Christians in the U.S. approach their work? Do men and women experience the demands of work differently? What role can churches play in equipping believers to serve God in their workplaces? Jeff talks with Ben Ries, associate dean for vocational formation at Abilene Christian University, and Missy Wallace, executive director of Nashville Institute for Faith & Work, about what we know about...

Can you really "do what you love"? What about the people who hate their jobs? How should I consider a new opportunity, or should I remain faithful where I am now? Jeff, Brian, Joanna and Dustin explore these questions and more on the latest episode of The Faith & Work Podcast.

How do educators shape the character of students as well as their minds? How can Christian teachers integrate character-development practices into secular schools? Joanna and Dustin talk with Matt Hoening, an educator, pastor, and contributor to The Character Formation Project. Matt shares about the value of character formation in education and the ways to integrate values-focused curriculum into...

What does Sabbath rest look like for modern society? Why do many of us struggle to develop healthy practices of rest and reflection? In this episode, Tara Owens, spiritual director and founder of Anam Cara Ministries, leads a discussion on the biblical model of Sabbath and how we can approach it today.

What does it take to live a moral life? Jeff and Dustin talk with David Brooks, New York Times columnist and best-selling author, about his latest book, The Second Mountain . David shares about his personal journey of faith and what it means to live a "second mountain" life through commitments to family, a vocation, a community, and a philosophy.

We hear a lot about planning our finances for retirement. But what does it look like to plan our time? Many retirees find that a nonstop vacation isn't as fulfilling as they once hoped. Dustin talks with Jeff Haanen, author of the new book "An Uncommon Guide to Retirement" and founder/executive director of Denver Institute for Faith & Work, about the ways people can plan for their calling in retir...

Churches often struggle to affirm the positive role that businesses can have and the potential influence of business leaders. After all, what does the Bible have to say about the ways we run our businesses? Jeff talks with Kenman Wong, professor of business ethics at Seattle Pacific University and producer of the Faith & Co. video series, about Christian business leaders and whole-life discipleshi...

Anxiety can wreak havoc on leaders, teams, and organizations. Joanna and Brian talk with Steve Cuss, author of "Managing Leadership Anxiety," about the ways we can recognize and recover from anxiety in our work and in our homes.

Scientists often talk about how their Christian faith informs their work, but we rarely hear how their work influences their faith. Joann and Brian talk with Dr. Rick Lindroth , professor of ecology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, about the intersection of science and faith, his research in aspen forests, and ways that Christians can find common ground on topics like conservation, environm...

How do journalists navigate the tensions of faith and work? And how can we share more stories of God at work in the midst of a fractured and broken media landscape? Jeff talks with Sarah Zylstra and Collin Hansen of The Gospel Coalition about their work and writers and the stories they tell.

How do Christians constructively engage cultural and political discussions in this increasingly divisive age? Whether we're speaking up at a city council meeting, figuring out how to navigate a touchy subject over Thanksgiving dinner, or expressing (or not expressing) our opinions on social media, how do we talk about important issues in a way that's effective and winsome? Stephanie Summers , CEO...

Debates around science and scripture have persisted for years, and Christians often find themselves on different "sides" of various arguments. But does science and scripture naturally conflict? What if we saw science as a way to discover more about God, not disprove his existence or question the Bible's teaching? In this episode of The Faith & Work Podcast, Dr. Praveen Sethupathy talks about his w...

St. Augustine referred to "the scattered self," and Christians today report feeling fragmented, busy, and overwhelmed. Chuck DeGroat , Professor of Counseling and Christian Spirituality at Western Theological Seminary, believes the antidote to fragmentation is "wholeheartedness," a return to our union and communion with God. Chuck and the team discuss ways to move from fragmentation to wholehearte...

Anne Snyder joins Joanna and Dustin to talk about her work on character, hospitality, and the unique traits that women bring to their homes, communities, and workplaces. They also tackle the challenges of living in a hyper-partisan moment and a divided political landscape.

The change from one year to the next often includes times of reflection and planning. In this episode, Denver Institute staff talk about the concept behind a "rule of life" and how to put one into practice. The team talks about DIFW's corporate rule of life, as well as ways to incorporate one into your daily routine. Hear highlights from 2018 as well as plans and goals for the year ahead.