Helping you discover how critical your daily work is to God and how much better life can be when you become aware of His presence and activity every day of the week.
Carolyn introduces her final broadcast series for "Redeeming Work". Christianity has always linked work to God. From this linkage flow all the blessings of work - which include the redeeming, sanctifying work the Spirit performs in the world and in us through our daily work.
Carolyn introduces her final broadcast series for "Redeeming Work". Christianity has always linked work to God. From this linkage flow all the blessings of work - which include the redeeming, sanctifying work the Spirit performs in the world and in us through our daily work.
This week we bring this series to a close by looking at the future of work. We use the letter of First, Second and Third John and the Book of Revelation. We are calling today's broadcast, "Heavenly Work."
This week we bring this series to a close by looking at the future of work. We use the letter of First, Second and Third John and the Book of Revelation. We are calling today's broadcast, "Heavenly Work."
Today Carolyn reviews the New Testament Epistles from a work perspective, and especially focuses on the topic of culture and how the role of our daily work impacts the culture of any society.
Today Carolyn reviews the New Testament Epistles from a work perspective, and especially focuses on the topic of culture and how the role of our daily work impacts the culture of any society.
This week's broadcast introduces the Gospels which are a unique literary creation to introduce people to the life, teaching and deeds of Jesus and the extraordinary message he embodies- the Gospel of the Kingdom of God.
This week's broadcast introduces the Gospels which are a unique literary creation to introduce people to the life, teaching and deeds of Jesus and the extraordinary message he embodies- the Gospel of the Kingdom of God.
In this broadcast we're going to look at the prophets. Compared to the reflectiveness of the wisdom literature, the prophets are like getting hit with a cannon blast! The prophets had a passion for justice and the workplace and they didn't mind getting in your face about it!
In this broadcast we're going to look at the prophets. Compared to the reflectiveness of the wisdom literature, the prophets are like getting hit with a cannon blast! The prophets had a passion for justice and the workplace and they didn't mind getting in your face about it!
In this broadcast, we want to move into what are known as the Wisdom Books, where we'll better understand the "Soul Work."
In this broadcast, we want to move into what are known as the Wisdom Books, where we'll better understand the "Soul Work."
This week we're going to take a look at the historical books of the Old Testament, from Joshua to Esther. In our podcast the main theme is the work of leadership.
This week we're going to take a look at the historical books of the Old Testament, from Joshua to Esther. In our podcast the main theme is the work of leadership.
This week we look at the first five books of the Bible, also known as the Pentateuch, and discuss a smattering of what they have to say about God and our daily work.
This week we look at the first five books of the Bible, also known as the Pentateuch, and discuss a smattering of what they have to say about God and our daily work.
Introduction to A Monday God for a Monday People
Introduction to A Monday God for a Monday People
In this podcast we will talk about the final theme of Feasting which is meant to not only heighten our sense of God's past activity in life, but also to help us better sense the unfolding of a futuristic hope of a final destination that God has in mind for all of creation.
In this podcast we will talk about the final theme of Feasting which is meant to not only heighten our sense of God's past activity in life, but also to help us better sense the unfolding of a futuristic hope of a final destination that God has in mind for all of creation.
Carolyn looks at five elements of Sabbath rest – the spiritual, physical, emotional, intellectual and social.
Carolyn looks at five elements of Sabbath rest – the spiritual, physical, emotional, intellectual and social.
If God turned intentional ceasing from work into a holy activity, then we ought to ask how that decision and action impact our work, as well.
If God turned intentional ceasing from work into a holy activity, then we ought to ask how that decision and action impact our work, as well.
Carolyn introduces the topic of a Sunday God for a Sunday People. She approaches it through systems thinking and particularly connects Sunday to empowering us to live in a universal system of relationships.
Carolyn introduces the topic of a Sunday God for a Sunday People. She approaches it through systems thinking and particularly connects Sunday to empowering us to live in a universal system of relationships.
In today’s program Carolyn hears Jesus saying, “I know what the traditional view is regarding the commandments, but in God’s Kingdom we do thing differently!”
In today’s program Carolyn hears Jesus saying, “I know what the traditional view is regarding the commandments, but in God’s Kingdom we do thing differently!”
We Americans often have a type of love/hate or even distrustful or resentful relationship with our legal system. In today’s session we will ask an even more controversial question: “Just how important is God’s law anymore?”
We Americans often have a type of love/hate or even distrustful or resentful relationship with our legal system. In today’s session we will ask an even more controversial question: “Just how important is God’s law anymore?”
The beatitudes provide the means for us to not only be Christ’s disciples, but especially for us to be authentic salt and light in our worlds of daily work.
The beatitudes provide the means for us to not only be Christ’s disciples, but especially for us to be authentic salt and light in our worlds of daily work.
The 8th Beatitude tells us to expect persecution. In today’s broadcast Carolyn Schoenborn addresses the Who, What, When, Where and How of Christian Persecution in the Workplace.
The 8th Beatitude tells us to expect persecution. In today’s broadcast Carolyn Schoenborn addresses the Who, What, When, Where and How of Christian Persecution in the Workplace.
Why has there always been so much violence in the history of the human race? Is it ever possible for the world to be at peace? This week we’re going to talk about what Walter Wink calls the Myth of Redemptive Violence and its significance for the Seventh Beatitude in Matthew 5:9: “Blessed are the peace-makers for they will be called the Children of God!”
Why has there always been so much violence in the history of the human race? Is it ever possible for the world to be at peace? This week we’re going to talk about what Walter Wink calls the Myth of Redemptive Violence and its significance for the Seventh Beatitude in Matthew 5:9: “Blessed are the peace-makers for they will be called the Children of God!”
This week we’re going to talk about the sixth beatitude (Matthew 5:8): “Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God!” Obviously, this beatitude centers around one really big issue – purity. Carolyn Schoenborn says Scripture has a pretty amazing message about that!
This week we’re going to talk about the sixth beatitude (Matthew 5:8): “Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God!” Obviously, this beatitude centers around one really big issue – purity. Carolyn Schoenborn says Scripture has a pretty amazing message about that!
“It’s all in your perspective!” How often have we heard that said? But, have you ever stopped to realize that mercy is all about perspective, as well? Realizing this gives a whole new “perspective” to understanding the fifth beatitude of mercy
“It’s all in your perspective!” How often have we heard that said? But, have you ever stopped to realize that mercy is all about perspective, as well? Realizing this gives a whole new “perspective” to understanding the fifth beatitude of mercy
Matthew 5:6: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled.” In this fourth beatitude, Carolyn Schoenborn particularly focuses on the difference between hungering and thirsting for true righteousness meant for the common good of all, versus hungering for self-righteousness.
Matthew 5:6: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled.” In this fourth beatitude, Carolyn Schoenborn particularly focuses on the difference between hungering and thirsting for true righteousness meant for the common good of all, versus hungering for self-righteousness.
Almost every work environment has elements that encourage us to be aggressive rather than meek. As a result, many of us have bought into the idea that meekness is a form of weakness. But that’s really just a myth!
Almost every work environment has elements that encourage us to be aggressive rather than meek. As a result, many of us have bought into the idea that meekness is a form of weakness. But that’s really just a myth!
This week’s beatitude overturns the fallacy of what we and the world in general think is the best and most blessed kind of life on earth—a life without troubles.
This week’s beatitude overturns the fallacy of what we and the world in general think is the best and most blessed kind of life on earth—a life without troubles.
The Beatitudes are truly revolutionary! They take the accepted standards of life – especially in the workplace – and turn them upside down. By looking at the Beatitudes, Carolyn begins a new series of broadcasts focusing on bringing our Sunday faith into our Monday work world. In this broadcast she looks at the Beatitude challenging us to be “Poor in Spirit.”
The Beatitudes are truly revolutionary! They take the accepted standards of life – especially in the workplace – and turn them upside down. By looking at the Beatitudes, Carolyn begins a new series of broadcasts focusing on bringing our Sunday faith into our Monday work world. In this broadcast she looks at the Beatitude challenging us to be “Poor in Spirit.”
There is a difference in operating our organizations through command and control and instead learning to allow things to emerge extemporaneously and serendipitously. One leads to ultimate death, while the other empowers engagement and health. One produces fear. The other is learning to live more by faith!