Podcast appearances and mentions of matt rusten

5 easy ways for your pastor to encourage Mere Christians in their work this Sunday, how to better understand your biblical call to be a “priest” at work, and 5 circles of influence to pray through in your job.--Pre-order The Sacredness of Secular Work today and you could win an epic trip for two to celebrate the sacredness of your “secular” work in a castle, vineyard, cathedral, and more! Entering to win is simple: Step 1: Pre-order the book on Amazon or one of these other retailersStep 2: Fill out this formNO PURCHASE NECESSARY. US Residents, 18+. Visit jordanraynor.com for full rules, entry steps (incl alternate entry), prize details, odds & other info. Void where prohibited.--Links Mentioned:Matt Rusten on LinkedInMatt Rusten on XMade to FlourishCommon Good MagazineMade to Flourish Skill Mapping Survey and AssessmentWork MattersTom NelsonYou Lost MeThe Divine Conspiracy‘The Relationship between Workplace Status and Workplace Religious Expression'Hugh WhelchelSkye Jethani   Fuller Youth InstituteThe Sacredness of Secular WorkGenesis 1Matthew 25Luke 3Isaiah 65Work and WorshipEventideRobin JohnFinny KuruvillaJason MyhreContact JordanJordan Raynor

The book of Romans has been praised by theologians as a masterful explanation of the doctrine of salvation. Martin Luther in fact called the book “the clearest gospel of all.” The bulk of Romans, chapters 1-11, consists of Paul explaining how God has acted in Christ to reconcile sinners to himself and grant them eternal life through his Spirit. But in chapter 12, Paul get's practical for the believers in Rome. Commentator Douglas Moo, says that in chapters 12-15 Paul “urges Christians to manifest the power of the gospel in specific areas of day-to-day life.” It is within this context that we find, in Romans 12:9 a key admonition toward gospel living: “Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good.”In today's article, Matt Rusten explores how this admonition towards gospel living applies to our immediate day-to-day lives in the world of investing. What does this admonition have to say about the way we allow the gospel to transform our lives as investors?On this episode:Matt Galyon, Associate Director, ECFI Matt Rusten, President, Made to Flourish Notes & Links: View our Courses These communication herein is provided for informational purposes only and was made possible with the financial support of Eventide Asset Management, LLC (“Eventide”), an investment adviser. Eventide Center for Faith and Investing is an educational initiative of Eventide. In some cases, information in this communication may include statements by individuals that are current clients or investors in Eventide, and/or individuals compensated for providing their statements. In such cases, Eventide identifies all relevant details of the relationship, the compensation, and any conflicts of interest, within the communication which can be found at faithandinvesting.com.  Information contained herein has been obtained from third-party sources believed to be reliable. Statements made by ECFI should not be interpreted as a recommendation or advice pertaining to any security. Investing involves risk including the possible loss of principal.

Guest speaker Matt Rusten from Made to Flourish shares about integrating our daily work with our faith in Christ. *Christ's Church is a strategic partner of Grace Chapel in Lexington, MA and features the teaching of the Grace Chapel Teaching Team. ccnh.org

A theme we return to time and again at Upper House is whole life integration. This means we desire to see Christians who have brought their faith to bear on every aspect of who they are: their minds and emotions, their actions, and their relationships—and also their work. It can often seem like the church is the primary way to serve God, but that's not how the Bible portrays work. In this episode, we hear from the executive director of the faith and work organization Made to Flourish. His name is Matt Rusten and he is sitting down with Upper House's executive director, John Terrill, to talk about the importance of “closing the gap between Sunday and Monday”—erasing the artificial lines many Christians draw between the church and work life, and between sacred and secular work. Matt Rusten received his master of divinity degree from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and has served in churches in North Dakota, the Chicago area, and Kansas City. Before entering his current role as exec director of Made to Flourish, he was pastor of spiritual formation at Blackhawk Church here in Madison. As always we invite you to leave us a rating on your favorite podcast app or send us a comment at podcast@slbrownfoundation.org. Credits: Music by Micah Behr, audio engineering by Jesse Koopman, graphic design by Madeline Ramsey.

Re:Work // Rethinking Identity // Matt Rusten | 07.3.2022 by Blackhawk Church

Many investors want to apply their faith to the way they invest their money. And a small, but growing industry of faith-based investments is seeking to meet that desire. But many still have questions. Matt Rusten joins us to help answer those questions today on MoneyWise. Matt Rusten is executive director of Made to Flourish, a ministry dedicated to helping Christians live their faith seven days a week, not just on Sunday. Matt writes for the Eventide Center and recently penned an article titled Why I Was Skeptical of Faith-Based Investing and What Changed My Mind. Matt share his journal now an advocate for faith-based investing. His first real concern: Matt believed faith-based investing funds were fiscally irresponsible, and therefore, represented unwise stewardship. He said his analysis of the numbers led him to a clear verdict: smart money commits to low-fee index funds, while stupid money chases returns in actively managed, high-fee funds. Faith-based funds, values-based funds, socially responsible funds they all seemed simply like the latest gimmick by which actively managed funds continued to underperform. But Matt said that was only true on the basis of my second concern: He believed faith-based funds were shrewdly packaged products designed to make money from those with a weak conscience. This is a reference Romans 14, which described Christians with a weak conscience, whose moral alarms were always going off like a malfunctioning alarm clock. To the issues of stewardship and conscience, he added a third critique, this time with a theological lens: He believed faith-based funds were overly optimistic about their moral purity, and weren't sufficiently realistic about the moral ambiguity of our world. Afte the Fall, he reasoned, life and work in this world is always tainted by sin. In the prophet Jeremiah's words, the heart is deceitful above all things. Since sin is pervasive, it crops up in unexpected ways and places. The implication for investing seemed simple: it is naive to think we can invest only in companies that align with God's creational purposes. The world especially the world of business/investing is far too messy. Even companies with the best of intentions can cause untold harm, which is not always evident until many years later. The solution, he thought, was not to embrace a highly developed boycott mentality, but to recognize that we are not polluted by participation in an imperfect world. After all, Jesus told his disciples to pay their taxes to an evil government, and Paul ate meat sacrificed to idols, arguably aiding the idolatry industry. Such is life in a fallen world. WHAT CHANGED HIS VIEWS Over time, Matt said his views bagan to shift. Regarding underperformance and high fees, he began to see that ethically-run companies who create compelling value for people and planet tend to perform very well over the long term. Their business models are intrinsically sustainable making them less susceptible to the unpleasant surprises that can plague unsuspecting investors. Secondly, on the issue of faith-based or values-based funds being packaged for those with weak consciences, he came to see that investing is ownership. For two reasons, this magnifies our moral responsibility: Owning shares in a company helps the company succeed. And, more importantly, shareholders are directly profiting from the company's business activities. Effectively, a shareholder becomes a partner in its business model. His tangible first step was to ask what companies he actually owned through his investments, and whether he was happy benefiting from them financially. Thirdly, his thinking about the moral ambiguity of companies changed. He realized that some companies practice business in ways that align with God's Love your neighbor' command while others do the opposite. Some companies purposely create value for their various stakeholder neighbors customers, employees, suppliers, etc. Others often exploit those same neighbors. Eventually, Matt says he realized he had come to a different view of business. You can read the full article here. Discover more resources for faithful investing, ate Eventide's Faith and Investing Center at FaithandInvesting.com. On today's program, Rob also answers listener questions: ● Is it wise to move a portion of your investments into physical gold? ● Do have to wait until you're at least 62 years old to take Social Security benefits? RESOURCES MENTIONED: ● SSA.gov Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000 or email them to Questions@MoneyWise.org. Also, visit our website at MoneyWise.org where you can connect with a MoneyWise Coach, join the MoneyWise Community, and even download the free MoneyWise app. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1085/29

Many investors want to apply their faith to the way they invest their money. And a small, but growing industry of faith-based investments is seeking to meet that desire. But many still have questions. Matt Rusten joins us to help answer those questions today on MoneyWise. Matt Rusten is executive director of Made to Flourish, a ministry dedicated to helping Christians live their faith seven days a week, not just on Sunday. Matt writes for the Eventide Center and recently penned an article titled Why I Was Skeptical of Faith-Based Investing and What Changed My Mind. Matt share his journal now an advocate for faith-based investing. His first real concern: Matt believed faith-based investing funds were fiscally irresponsible, and therefore, represented unwise stewardship. He said his analysis of the numbers led him to a clear verdict: smart money commits to low-fee index funds, while stupid money chases returns in actively managed, high-fee funds. Faith-based funds, values-based funds, socially responsible funds they all seemed simply like the latest gimmick by which actively managed funds continued to underperform. But Matt said that was only true on the basis of my second concern: He believed faith-based funds were shrewdly packaged products designed to make money from those with a weak conscience. This is a reference Romans 14, which described Christians with a weak conscience, whose moral alarms were always going off like a malfunctioning alarm clock. To the issues of stewardship and conscience, he added a third critique, this time with a theological lens: He believed faith-based funds were overly optimistic about their moral purity, and weren't sufficiently realistic about the moral ambiguity of our world. Afte the Fall, he reasoned, life and work in this world is always tainted by sin. In the prophet Jeremiah's words, the heart is deceitful above all things. Since sin is pervasive, it crops up in unexpected ways and places. The implication for investing seemed simple: it is naive to think we can invest only in companies that align with God's creational purposes. The world especially the world of business/investing is far too messy. Even companies with the best of intentions can cause untold harm, which is not always evident until many years later. The solution, he thought, was not to embrace a highly developed boycott mentality, but to recognize that we are not polluted by participation in an imperfect world. After all, Jesus told his disciples to pay their taxes to an evil government, and Paul ate meat sacrificed to idols, arguably aiding the idolatry industry. Such is life in a fallen world. WHAT CHANGED HIS VIEWS Over time, Matt said his views bagan to shift. Regarding underperformance and high fees, he began to see that ethically-run companies who create compelling value for people and planet tend to perform very well over the long term. Their business models are intrinsically sustainable making them less susceptible to the unpleasant surprises that can plague unsuspecting investors. Secondly, on the issue of faith-based or values-based funds being packaged for those with weak consciences, he came to see that investing is ownership. For two reasons, this magnifies our moral responsibility: Owning shares in a company helps the company succeed. And, more importantly, shareholders are directly profiting from the company's business activities. Effectively, a shareholder becomes a partner in its business model. His tangible first step was to ask what companies he actually owned through his investments, and whether he was happy benefiting from them financially. Thirdly, his thinking about the moral ambiguity of companies changed. He realized that some companies practice business in ways that align with God's Love your neighbor' command while others do the opposite. Some companies purposely create value for their various stakeholder neighbors customers, employees, suppliers, etc. Others often exploit those same neighbors. Eventually, Matt says he realized he had come to a different view of business. You can read the full article here. Discover more resources for faithful investing, ate Eventide's Faith and Investing Center at FaithandInvesting.com. On today's program, Rob also answers listener questions: ● Is it wise to move a portion of your investments into physical gold? ● Do have to wait until you're at least 62 years old to take Social Security benefits? RESOURCES MENTIONED: ● SSA.gov Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000 or email them to Questions@MoneyWise.org. Also, visit our website at MoneyWise.org where you can connect with a MoneyWise Coach, join the MoneyWise Community, and even download the free MoneyWise app. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1085/29

Does faith-based investing offer any true value for the Christian? Matt Rusten thought the answer was no, until he dug a little deeper. Listen as he reads his article Why I Was Skeptical of Faith-Based Investing — and What Changed My Mind, sharing his journey from faith-based skeptic to faithful investing evangelist. On this episode:Matt Galyon, Associate Director, ECFIMatt Rusten, Executive Director, Made to FlourishNotes & Links:View our CoursesThis communication is provided for informational purposes only and was made possible with the financial support of Eventide Asset Management, LLC (“Eventide”), an investment adviser. Eventide Center for Faith and Investing is an educational initiative of Eventide. Information contained herein has been obtained from third-party sources believed to be reliable.Any reference to Eventide's Business 360® approach is provided for illustrative purposes only and indicates a general framework of guiding principles that inform Eventide's overall research process. Statements made by ECFI should not be interpreted as a recommendation or advice pertaining to any security. Investing involves risk including the possible loss of principal. 

Join us for a conversation with Matt Rusten, the Executive Director of Made to Flourish, as he talks about the intersection of faith, work, and economics. For more information about Made to Flourish and the work that they do, visit: www.madetoflourish.org.

In this episode of TGC Q&A, our second in a six-week series on faith and work, Matt Rusten discusses four ways pastors can encourage congregants in their work life. He discusses:How pastors and congregants can connect over work (:47)In the corporate worship gathering (2:31)In pastoral practices (3:58)In discipleship and spiritual formation (5:01)In outreach or mission (6:12) Explore more from TGC on the topic of Faith and Work. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/topics/faith-and-work/

Matt Rusten, executive director for Made to Flourish, shares practical ideas on how to empower leaders, pastors and their churches to integrate faith, work and economic wisdom for the flourishing of their communities.

In this interview, Matt Rusten shares practical ideas on how to empower leaders, pastors and their churches to integrate faith, work and economic wisdom for the flourishing of their communities.

Welcome to Surge’s Faith, Work, and Rest podcast. Our goal is to help God’s people discern their vocations and re-imagine their occupations for the good of their neighbors and the glory of God. In this episode, we listen to a conversation between Matt Rusten and Jim about the top C.S. Lewis quotes pertaining to faith and work. Matt Rusten serves as the executive director for Made to Flourish. Rusten received his master of divinity degree from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and has served in churches in North Dakota, the Chicago area, Kansas City, and most recently as pastor of spiritual formation at Blackhawk Church in Madison, Wisconsin. Links: surgenetwork.com/start-faith-work-rest www.missionaltraining.org/ www.madetoflourish.org

How can business professionals help their pastors bridge the Sunday/Monday divide for their congregations?  Matt Rusten serves as the executive director for Made to Flourish, which provides resources and training to empower a growing network of pastors to connect Sunday faith to Monday work for their churches. Matt received his master of divinity degree from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and has served in churches in North Dakota, the Chicago area, Kansas City, and most recently as pastor of spiritual formation at Blackhawk Church in Madison, Wisconsin. He and his wife, Margi, and their daughter, Olivia, live in Kansas City. www.MadeToFlourish.org  Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.ChristianityInBusiness.com

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Compelled - Contexualization-Know the Culture // Matt Rusten | 05.31.15 by Blackhawk Church

Intersections - Jesus Encounters Religious Hypocrites // Matt Rusten | 03.08.15 by Blackhawk Church