Podcasts about theology of work

Karen Swallow Prior returns to the podcast to help us rethink what calling really is. It's not a passion we chase or a dream we conjure up, but something that comes from outside of us. Something we respond to. We talk about the slow work of vocation, how it shifts over time, and why pursuing what's true, good, and beautiful in ordinary life might be the most faithful thing we can do. This conversation is for anyone in the middle of change, trying to find their way, or wondering if the work they're doing still matters. There's room for all of it here.Karen Swallow Prior, Ph.D. is a popular writer and speaker. A former English professor, Karen is now a contributing writer for The Dispatch and a columnist for Religion News Service. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Atlantic, Vox, The Washington Post, Christianity Today, and many other places. Her most recent book is You Have a Calling: Finding Your Vocation in the True, Good, and Beautiful (Brazos 2025).Karen's Book:You Have a CallingKaren's Recommendation:Small Things Like TheseSubscribe to Our Substack: Shifting CultureConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@allnations.usGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky or YouTubeConsider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link belowSubscribe today at shiftingculture.substack.com for early, ad-free episodes and more! Support the show

Is work just a necessary evil, or could it be something sacred?In this opening message from our summer series at Stonebridge, we dive deep into a topic rarely preached on but incredibly relevant to all of us: work. From Genesis to Jesus, we discover that the God of the Bible is not just a distant deity—He is a working God. He creates, sustains, and rules—and He calls us to do the same.This sermon explores: 1. How God's identity as Creator, Sustainer, and Worker shapes our view of work 2. Why work is not a result of the fall but part of God's original design for humanity 3. The danger of both laziness and workaholism in a culture confused about rest and purpose 4. How Jesus' life as a carpenter and His mission-driven ministry reflect the sacredness of work 5. What it means to bear God's image by bringing order, beauty, and fullness into the world through what we doWhether you're a CEO or a stay-at-home parent, a tradesperson or a student—your work matters. You were made in the image of a God who works. And your work, done in faith and for His glory, is a sacred calling.

What would change if you saw your work as a place of worship and communion with God? This Sunday in his sermon, "A Biblical Theology of Work", Pastor Diego unpacked what Scripture says about how God designed us for work—not as a burden, but as a way to reflect His nature and walk closely with Him. When we invite Him into our work, we discover that He is with us in everything: what we do, where we do it, and who we do it with. As we do all things unto Him, our work becomes an offering—an act of worship and connection. We don't have to separate our faith from our work—God wants to meet us right there. Recorded at Hope Church in Springfield, MO.

Work matters to God. Whether you’re a parent, a bus driver, an artist, a doctor or an engineer – God cares about your work. Ed Stetzer talks with Dr. Peter Jacobs and Jessica Tanoesoedibjo in Indonesia about the work they do in the marketplace and how all of our work can be used for God's glory on Ed Stetzer Live. Ed Stetzer Live is a listener supported program. To donate, click here. To learn more about Ed Stetzer, click here. To learn more about Ed Stetzer Live, click here.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/edstetzerliveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Scott and Chris teach us how we should look at work through a Christian worldview instead of it being something that we have to do as a part of our culture.

Exodus 31 — Sermon by Mikey Smith

Download a copy of the handout here.

Work is a major aspect of our lives. For most of us, more time is spent working than anywhere else, or very nearly. Continuing with a foundation in Jeremiah 29:4-7 and 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12, we will survey Scripture to try to grasp an understanding of God's design for work, what makes it difficult, and what it means to work to the glory of God and the common good. DC is always a vocation-focused city and that has intensified in our current moment. So, we will take a look at why work is important, how we can approach it, and whether it's all worth it in the end. 

Pastor Fred Neal continues preaching through Exodus 20:8-11.

Join Pastor Trent and Pastor Beau for a discussion of part one of the Theology of Work Core Seminar on "Creation"

Main Point: Work is neither a curse nor a cure-all, but a calling by God to participate in the flourishing of his creation through the redemptive work of Christ

QUOTES FOR REFLECTION“Imagine a society where no one had to work. Robots and artificial intelligence performed all essential jobs while advanced technologies provided unlimited clean energy, food, and consumer goods. Human beings were free to pursue their passions and spend time with loved ones instead of working. What would life look like in this futuristic work-free world? [...] For the first time in history, our jobs wouldn't dictate how we spend our days.”~Roy Lam, Data Scientist and Psychometrician, “What Life Would Look Like if Humans Didn't Have to Work Anymore” “The image of God was never meant to yawn through life. Yet those who are paying attention will also see something more in this tragi-comic sloth: themselves. We all have an inner sluggard, counseling us to sleep when we should rise, rest when we should work, eat when we should move.”~Scott Hubbard, pastor in Minneapolis, “The Sluggard in Me: Four Lies that Lead to Laziness” “The wise man knows that the sluggard is no freak, but, as often as not, an ordinary man who has made too many excuses, too many refusals, and too many postponements. It has all been as imperceptible, and as pleasant, as falling asleep.”~Derek Kidner, Bible Commentator and Old Testament Scholar, Proverbs “In short, work – and lots of it – is an indispensable component in a meaningful human life. It is a supreme gift from God and one of the main things that gives our lives purpose. But it must play its proper role, subservient to God. It must regularly give way not just to work stoppage for bodily repair but also in joyful reception of the world and of ordinary life…. When we think, ‘I hate work!' we should remember that, despite the fact that work can be a particularly potent reminder (and even amplifier) of the curse of sin on all things, it is not itself a curse. We were built for it and freed by it. But when we feel that our lives are completely absorbed by work, remember that we must honor work's limits. There is no better starting point for a meaningful work life than a firm grasp of this balanced work and rest theology.”~Tim Keller (1950-2023), pastor in New York, Every Good EndeavorSERMON PASSAGEProverbs 6:6-11, 12:11, 21:5, 25-26 (ESV)Proverbs 66 Go to the ant, O sluggard;  consider her ways, and be wise.7 Without having any chief,  officer, or ruler,8 she prepares her bread in summer  and gathers her food in harvest.9 How long will you lie there, O sluggard?   When will you arise from your sleep?10 A little sleep, a little slumber,   a little folding of the hands to rest,11 and poverty will come upon you like a robber,   and want like an armed man. Proverbs 1211 Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread,   but he who follows worthless pursuits lacks sense. Proverbs 215 The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance,  but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty…25 The desire of the sluggard kills him,   for his hands refuse to labor.26 All day long he craves and craves,   but the righteous gives and does not hold back. Exodus 20 8 “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. 9 Six days you shall labor, and do all your work, 10 but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord your God. On it you shall not do any work, you, or your son, or your daughter, your male servant, or your female servant, or your livestock, or the sojourner who is within your gates. 11 For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them, and rested on the seventh day. Therefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy.Ephesians 2 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, 9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast. 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.  John 5 3 In these lay a multitude of invalids—blind, lame, and paralyzed. 5 One man was there who had been an invalid for thirty-eight years. 6 When Jesus saw him lying there and knew that he had already been there a long time, he said to him, “Do you want to be healed?” 7 The sick man answered him, “Sir, I have no one to put me into the pool when the water is stirred up, and while I am going another steps down before me.” 8 Jesus said to him, “Get up, take up your bed, and walk.” 9 And at once the man was healed, and he took up his bed and walked. Now that day was the Sabbath. 10 So the Jews said to the man who had been healed, “It is the Sabbath, and it is not lawful for you to take up your bed.” 11 But he answered them, “The man who healed me, that man said to me, ‘Take up your bed, and walk.'” 12 They asked him, “Who is the man who said to you, ‘Take up your bed and walk'?” 13 Now the man who had been healed did not know who it was, for Jesus had withdrawn, as there was a crowd in the place. 14 Afterward Jesus found him in the temple and said to him, “See, you are well! Sin no more, that nothing worse may happen to you.” 15 The man went away and told the Jews that it was Jesus who had healed him. 16 And this was why the Jews were persecuting Jesus, because he was doing these things on the Sabbath. 17 But Jesus answered them, “My Father is working until now, and I am working.”

Elijah Lamb preaches in our series "Good Work," we challenge the conventional separation of sacred and secular through biblical teachings and practical wisdom.Dive into the teachings of Solomon, the wisest and richest man in history, as we unpack timeless principles about labor, integrity, and the spiritual dimensions of our daily tasks. Discover how our work serves as an act of worship and a vital part of God's mission, shaping not just our own lives but our communities as well.In this message, you'll learn:- The significance of integrating faith and work as part of a whole-life philosophy- Key insights from Proverbs and Ecclesiastes about work ethics- How historical Christian perspectives, like those in Geneva, can inspire our work today- Practical advice for committing your labor to God's gloryWhether you're seeking to align your professional life with your faith or looking for ways to contribute to the community meaningfully, this message provides valuable guidance and encouragement.

Keys of The Kingdom is a seven-part sermon series where we will be nourished by seven key doctrines for life in Christ.We are a gospel community making Christ Known in the valley. You can visit us at our website: vbcradford.comFill out a connect card!Our hope at Valley Bible Church is to be a place for you to come, ask hard questions, and see what life with Jesus looks like. We are not merely a Sunday meeting or an organization, but a community of people formed in and by Christ. We think of ourselves as a family on mission together.

Colossians 3:23 says, "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters." But what does it look like to work for the Lord in careers outside of ministry? In this episode, you can hear from multi-generational professionals about their experiences on this live recording from our young adults' gathering!

On Sunday, we finished our sermon series through Paul's letters to the Thessalonican church. As he concludes, he makes a plea for proper Christian living. As believers, we should be marked by our work ethic- professionally and within the home. We hope this message blesses you in the Lord. Originally July 28th, 2024. Daniel Hester. Covenant Church. Tuscaloosa, AL.

Abide Conference 2024 - Theology of Work & Rest - Session 4 - Nick Batzig

Abide Conference 2024 - Theology of Work & Rest - Session 5 - Nick Batzig

Abide Conference 2024 - Theology of Work & Rest - Session 6 (Q&A) - Nick Batzig

Abide Conference 2024 - Theology of Work & Rest - Session 3 - Nick Batzig

Abide Conference 2024 - Theology of Work & Rest - Session 2 - Nick Batzig

Abide Conference 2024 - Theology of Work & Rest - Session 1 - Nick Batzig

We continue from Acton University, discussing the foundations of America with John Pinheiro, the theology of work with Scott Rae, and the anniversary of Dobbs with Michael Kenney.

C.R. Wiley and Kyle Hessler discuss the theology of work, christian business, the christian household, and the upcoming Works/Based Conference June 28th/29th in Dallas Texas.https://www.worksbased.com/

We continue from Acton University, discussing the foundations of America with John Pinheiro, the theology of work with Scott Rae, and the anniversary of Dobbs with Michael Kenney.

Does your work matter?It can often be tempting to view the mundane parts of our life as unsanctified work. We do it because we have to eat. However, Jerell shares how Christ's redemption also redeems the work we do now. 

This week greg sat down with Dr. Steve Jeffery and Kyle Hessler. They discussed the upcoming Works/Based conference, as well as the theology of hard work. They both stuck around for a "Fresh 10" segment, and we got to know them a little bit better. This was a very informative and entertaining episode to record. Enjoy!Pastor Steve Jeffery formerly served as Minister at Emmanuel Church in London, England, from its founding in 2009. He’s a pastor, husband, father, and an author with multiple books written, he was a volunteer Chaplain to the Metropolitan Police in London, England, and currently serves on the board of the CREC Domestic Church Planting Network, and is a board and faculty member at the Reformed Evangelical Seminary. He’s also a scientist, and has a doctorate in physics from Oxford University. Kyle Hessler, is a member of All Saints where Pastor Jeffery keeps a watchful eye, is a husband to Jenny and father to Theoden and Stonewall. He’s was a professional fighter and has always been an entrepreneur at heart and has been involved as n video production, real estate, and a vending machine business. He currently manages Page50, a Christian marketing company, and is also the founder of the Works/Based Conference. Facebook Page: Dead Men Walking PodcastInstagram: @deadmenwalkingpodcastThreads: @deadmenwalkingpodcastTwitter: @RealDMWPodcastCheck out our snarky merch HERE

This week greg sat down with Dr. Steve Jeffery and Kyle Hessler. They discussed the upcoming Works/Based conference, as well as the theology of hard work.  They both stuck around for a "Fresh 10" segment, and we got to know them a little bit better. This was a very informative and entertaining episode to record. Enjoy!Pastor Steve Jeffery formerly served as Minister at Emmanuel Church in London, England, from its founding in 2009. He's a pastor, husband, father, and  an author with multiple books written, he was a volunteer Chaplain to the Metropolitan Police in London, England, and currently serves on the board of the CREC Domestic Church Planting Network, and is a board and faculty member at the Reformed Evangelical Seminary. He's also a scientist, and has a doctorate in physics from Oxford University.Kyle Hessler, is a member of All Saints where Pastor Jeffery keeps a watchful eye, is a husband to Jenny and father to Theoden and Stonewall. He's was a professional fighter and has always been an entrepreneur at heart and has been involved as n video production, real estate, and a vending machine business. He currently manages Page50, a Christian marketing company, and is also the founder of the Works/Based Conference. Jacob's Supply QUALITY BUILDING PRODUCTS AT WHOLESALE PRICING! Covenant Real Estate: "Confidence from Contract to Close" Facebook: Dead Men Walking PodcastYoutube: Dead Men Walking PodcastInstagram: @DeadMenWalkingPodcastTwitter X: @RealDMWPodcastExclusive Content: PubTV App

This week greg sat down with Dr. Steve Jeffery and Kyle Hessler. They discussed the upcoming Works/Based conference, as well as the theology of hard work. They both stuck around for a "Fresh 10" segment, and we got to know them a little bit better. This was a very informative and entertaining episode to record. Enjoy!Pastor Steve Jeffery formerly served as Minister at Emmanuel Church in London, England, from its founding in 2009. He’s a pastor, husband, father, and an author with multiple books written, he was a volunteer Chaplain to the Metropolitan Police in London, England, and currently serves on the board of the CREC Domestic Church Planting Network, and is a board and faculty member at the Reformed Evangelical Seminary. He’s also a scientist, and has a doctorate in physics from Oxford University. Kyle Hessler, is a member of All Saints where Pastor Jeffery keeps a watchful eye, is a husband to Jenny and father to Theoden and Stonewall. He’s was a professional fighter and has always been an entrepreneur at heart and has been involved as n video production, real estate, and a vending machine business. He currently manages Page50, a Christian marketing company, and is also the founder of the Works/Based Conference. Facebook Page: Dead Men Walking PodcastInstagram: @deadmenwalkingpodcastThreads: @deadmenwalkingpodcastTwitter: @RealDMWPodcastCheck out our snarky merch HERE

Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on the theology of work. How can we distinguish which Old Testament rules to follow? How can I communicate with my guardian angel? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Brian Mullady.

Works Based Conference: worksbased.com Works Based on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Worksbased Works Based on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Worksbased Full Time: Work and the Meaning of Life by David Bahnsen https://www.amazon.com/Full-Time-Meaning-David-L-Bahnsen/dp/B0CCMMFGJY

Jon Hess

Theology of WorkFor more information visit Pastorvlad.org

You work hard, but are you working the right way? Will you be done working when you're retired? What place should work have in the life of a Christian man? In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos walks you through a brief theology of work, teaching you what the Bible says about the work you're doing to provide for your family, and helps you identify ways you might be viewing work wrong. [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at  for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]

The Theology Of Work // Pastor Vlad https://hungrygen.com/sermons/

Jesse Parish, manager of programming of WinShape Teams, wrote this column for the Christian Post: Loud laborers, quiet quitters –Let's bring healing to work relationship. Jesse works with business leaders and teams across the country, and too often, men and women who come to him often struggle with who they are and their purpose—leading to disconnect and burnout.  Jesse writes, "These men and women don't know their purpose, their mission or their specific goals — so they make noise to compensate. They try to make themselves seem more impressive in order to counteract what is fundamentally an unhealthy, disorganized approach to their own careers. They don't know what they want, so they seek the highest possible status. But status can't replace real, mission-driven competence and insight. It can't replace passion. It can't replace balance, happiness, and a holistic vision of your life's mission."  Follow The Common Good on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Hosted by Aubrey Sampson and Brian From Produced by Laura Finch and Keith ConradSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you wondering if it's possible to integrate your faith and work in a marketplace context? Whatever you do, you can find a purposeful life that honors God and points people towards Jesus. Learn more from Dr. Al Erisman, the board chair of the Theology of Work Project. Find full show notes here: https://bit.ly/358alerisman Share the love. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate it on Apple Podcasts and write a brief review. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flourishing-culture-podcast/id1060724960?mt=2   By doing so, you will help spread our podcast to more listeners, and thereby help more Christian workplaces learn to build flourishing cultures. Follow our Host, Al Lopus, on X https://twitter.com/allopus  Follow our Host, Al Lopus, on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/allopus/ Email our host at al@workplaces.org  

In this sermon, Pastor John MacArthur talks the biblical view of work. He argues that work is a gift from God and that all work should be done to the glory of God. He also discusses the importance of being productive in our work, and how we can use our skills and talents to serve others. Date Preached: December 12, 2010 Passage: 2 Thessalonians 3:6–15 For more information about this sermon, please visit Grace To You Ministries or click ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Deepen your study in the word: ESV MacArthur Study Bible: ⁠⁠https://amzn.to/47Go6H7⁠⁠ CSB Study Bible: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3PhEln3⁠⁠ NASB MacArthur Study Bible: ⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3sreyzO⁠⁠ ESV Study Bible: ⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3P6Kd23⁠⁠ ESV MacArthur Study Bible with Premium Leather: ⁠⁠https://amzn.to/45lpwVN⁠⁠⁠⁠ CSB Spurgeon Study Bible with Genuine Leather: ⁠⁠https://amzn.to/47LX7dp⁠ Check out our Socials: Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://t.ly/Tw5tt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram.com/@Expositorysermons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch YouTube Shorts: ⁠⁠⁠Y⁠⁠ouTube.com/@expositorysermons/shorts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe our YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/@ExpositorySermons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠expositorysermons@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Copyright Notice: © Copyright [Year] by John MacArthur. Used by permission from Grace to You. Website: gty.org Phone: 800-55-GRACE This sermon is being shared in accordance with Grace To You copyright policy, which allows for the reproduction and distribution of audio and video messages digitally. We have followed all copyright policies set by Grace To You Ministries to ensure the lawful sharing of this sermon. For any questions or concerns regarding this episode, please feel free to contact us at expositorysermons@gmail.com. Learn more about Grace to You's copyright policy here: ⁠https://www.gty.org/about#copyright --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/expositorysermons/support

Friends, is work something good or bad? Is it central to being human, or a punishment resulting from sin? And how do we understand our work theologically, tying it to God? On today's episode of “The Word on Fire Show,” Brandon Vogt and I discuss the Catholic Church's view toward the dignity of work and the rights of workers, learning from Dorothy Day, St. Josemaría Escrivá, and several recent popes. A listener asks, what do you mean by the term “transcendence,” and how does it differ from immanent? Links The Theology of Bishop Barron by Matthew Levering Catholic Social Teaching Collection by Word on Fire NOTE: Do you like this podcast? Become a patron and get some great perks for helping, like free books, bonus content, and more. Word on Fire is a non-profit ministry that depends on the support of our listeners…like you! So be part of this mission, and join us today!

Work will never be what God intends it to be until we approach it with the correct view in mind. In week one of our Work series, Pastor Gabe teaches on four views of work, starting with the broken view and progressing to the correct view, giving us a view of work from God's perspective.

Work will never be what God intends it to be until we approach it with the correct view in mind. In week one of our Work series, Pastor Gabe teaches on four views of work, starting with the broken view and progressing to the correct view, giving us a view of work from God's perspective.

Christians have the unique perspective that our work is a way of participating with God in His creation, working toward the flourishing of everything and everyone else.