Podcasts about Vocation

This week Fr. Jacob and Fr. Sean reflect on the questions asked during the rites of marriage and ordination as a means to explore what it is we promise when we freely enter into marriage or holy orders. They explore these missional vocations and reflect on the missions we promise to carry out by entering them.

Dans cette deuxième partie, Justine Audoin raconte le basculement. Celui qui transforme une bonne élève en cheffe de cuisine.Tout commence par un drame : une soirée, une overdose et un mort. Justine se retrouve en garde à vue puis en détention provisoire à Fleury-Mérogis à l'âge de 25 ans. Ce qu'elle pensait être une erreur rapidement réglée dure deux ans.C'est en cellule que la cuisine devient une vocation. Dans 9m² avec une plaque à induction et un couteau à beurre, elle se met à cuisiner. Elle fait rentrer de la levure en contrebande, fabrique son propre levain, recopie des recettes dans des carnets. Les autres détenues lui passent même commande pour les anniversaires. Cuisiner, c'est contrôler ce qu'elle peut contrôler, quand tout le reste lui échappe.Justine sort de détention grâce à la cuisine. C'est un courrier envoyé, depuis sa cellule, à l'école de Thierry Marx pour être formée en cuisine qui lui permet d'obtenir un projet de sortie validé par la juge d'application des peines.S'enchaînent ensuite les premières expériences : Lucas Carton, le Saint James avec Julien Dumas dont l'empreinte reste profonde, Ferrandi en parallèle. Ce sont des semaines sans repos marquées par une soif d'apprendre.Une deuxième partie sur ce que la contrainte absolue de la détention peut déclencher dans une carrière professionnelle.Pour découvrir l'univers de Justine, passez découvrir Chez Clo !Cet épisode existe grâce au soutien de notre partenaire LightSpeed, une solution ultra efficace pour les professionnels qu'on vous invite à découvrir ici !

Nous sommes aujourd'hui avec Stéphanie Le Quellec, l'une des rares femmes doublement étoilées en France. Révélée dans Top Chef en 2011, elle est aujourd'hui membre du jury de l'émission culinaire devenue incontournable. La tête dans les étoiles, elle garde les pieds sur terre, et dirige aujourd'hui avec exigence et simplicité plus de 5 établissements, dont La Scène, Vive ou encore Mam. Pour co-animer ce nouvel épisode de Business of Bouffe, Philibert est accompagné de Samir Ouriaghli.Dans ce 1er chapitre, Stéphanie nous raconte comment la cuisine s'impose très tôt comme une évidence dans sa vie. Elle y trouve un espace où elle se sent à sa place, où elle prend confiance et où elle peut enfin s'exprimer. Elle choisit rapidement d'en faire son métier et rejoint de grandes maisons parisiennes, auprès de chefs qu'elle admire et qui joueront un rôle clé de mentors. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Work, Vocation & the GospelSeries: Work Vocation & the Gospel Speaker: Kunle AdeyemoChristian EducationDate: 8th March 2026

Polémique autour de la révocation de José Arunasalom : « Je suis très emmerdé par ce qui s'est passé ces dernières semaines, » lance Richard Duval by TOPFM MAURITIUS

Pour la Journée internationale des droits des femmes, L'atelier des médias reçoit la journaliste Claire Lemaître qui analyse dans un livre les réalités de l'exercice du métier de journaliste, en France, pour les femmes. Entre précarité, sexisme et plafond de verre, ces professionnelles de l'information défendent leur place, malgré tout. Fin 2025, la journaliste Claire Lemaître a cosigné avec l'enseignante-chercheuse Pauline Renaud un livre intitulé Femmes journalistes : entre passion et (dés)illusion. Cet essai s'appuie sur les témoignages de 31 professionnelles de l'information aux profils variés et analyse un paradoxe criant : alors que le métier se féminise – 48 % de cartes de presse sont détenues par des femmes en France –, les inégalités structurelles demeurent. Claire Lemaître souligne que derrière cette parité de façade, les femmes sont plus exposées à la précarité, étant surreprésentées parmi les pigistes et les contrats courts. Elles font face à un plafond de verre persistant qui limite leur accès aux postes de direction. Pourtant, le journalisme demeure pour elles une vocation puissante, souvent rêvée dès l'enfance. L'autrice explique que pour beaucoup, ce métier définit leur identité : « Ce sont des femmes qui voient un métier utile. Il y a un rôle démocratique là-dedans. Elles ont des valeurs, elles estiment que c'est un métier qui fait avancer, qui fait bouger les choses et c'est quelque chose de très important pour elle ». La confrontation avec le réel impose souvent une désillusion. Lemaître invoque le concept sociologique d'illusio de Pierre Bourdieu pour décrire cet arbitrage permanent entre les gratifications et les sacrifices consentis. Parmi les obstacles majeurs figurent le sexisme ou encore les freins liés à la maternité. Comme le précise Claire Lemaître : « La carrière va souvent stagner. Le métier de journaliste est un métier où la disponibilité est considérée comme une compétence. » Elle note également la difficulté pour certaines femmes de témoigner sous leur véritable identité des violences subies : « C'est souvent plus valorisant de dire que ça a été facile, qu'on a été forte, qu'on a été recherchée. Dire qu'on a été harcelée, ça reste quand même compliqué. » L'entretien aborde aussi l'intersectionnalité, rappelant que les femmes racisées subissent des difficultés cumulées. Face à ces défis, des stratégies de survie émergent. La spécialisation permet de s'imposer par l'expertise. La sororité et l'organisation en collectifs, tels que Prenons la une, deviennent des leviers essentiels pour briser l'isolement et lutter contre l'opacité salariale. Ces espaces permettent de transformer le sentiment d'injustice en force collective. En conclusion, Claire Lemaître exhorte les futures journalistes à « créer un réseau avec d'autres femmes ou avec d'autres hommes aussi pour se protéger mais aussi pour se donner de l'élan ». Le mot de la fin revient à la démocratie, car l'apport des femmes est indispensable pour garantir une information plurielle.

Avec Axelle Jah Njiké & Nina Leger Lecture par Marie-Sohna Condé Entretien mené par Eva Sauphie Imaginé par Axelle Jah Njiké, autrice afropéenne et militante féministe païenne, (OUiiii) propose de découvrir des textes de la littérature érotique écrits par des femmes autrices d'hier et d'aujourd'hui. Invitant le temps d'une soirée une autrice à une discussion sur le désir et le plaisir féminin, la sexualité et l'intimité, ce cycle littéraire féministe et érotique convie le public à découvrir des œuvres pornographiques et érotiques que toute lectrice (jeune ou moins jeune, féministe ou pas) devrait avoir lu. À chaque édition, une sélection renouvelée subjective et non-exhaustive de textes cultivant la multiplicité des voix et des expériences sera proposée, afin de mettre en lumière l'agentivité des femmes dans ce domaine et en quoi les récits qu'elles ont produits peuvent contribuer à forger l'imaginaire érotique de toute une chacune. Pour cette quatrième édition du cycle, Axelle Jah Njiké sera en conversation avec l'historienne de l'art et écrivaine Nina Leger, autrice de l'ouvrage Mise en pièces, récit intriguant d'une héroïne qui collectionne des images de sexes d'hommes dans un « palais de mémoire ». Publié en 2017 aux Éditions Gallimard, Mise en pièces a été récompensé par le prix Anaïs Nin et par le prix de la Vocation, et traduit au Royaume-Uni en 2019 et aux Pays-Bas en 2025. À lire – Axelle Jah Njiké, Journal intime d'une féministe (noire), Au Diable Vauvert, 2022 – Collectif, sous la dir. de Léonora Miano, Volcaniques : une anthologie du plaisir, Mémoire d'Encrier, 2015 – Nina Leger, Mise en pièces, éd. Gallimard, 2017 – Antipolis, éd. Gallimard, 2022 – Mémoires sauvées de l'eau, éd. Gallimard, 2024

Your Vocation is Your Transformation Location! "Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, for the Lord and not for men, because you know that youwill receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving." Colossians 3:23-24  Transformative vocation isn't a place you find — it's a fire you tend. Imagine your vocation as a beautiful garden, a place brimming with potential where you can plant seeds of purpose. Just as a gardener tends to their plants, so too must you nurture your skills and dedication. Remember the story of Joseph, who rose from the confines of a prison cell to the heights of a palace. His journey, marked by unwavering faithand resilience, serves as a powerful reminder that your hard work and commitment can lead to incredible transformation. As you stand on the brink of your own transformation, take a moment to evaluate your work habits. Choose one skill this month to refine, cultivating it as a gardener would tend to abudding flower. In Colossians 3:23-24, we're reminded, “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.” This verse encourages us to perform our tasks with love and excellence, knowing that our efforts are directed by ahigher purpose. Psalm 75:6-7 says, "For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south. But God is the judge: putting down one and lifting up another. Promotion often comes after preparation, a truth woven throughout scripture. Just as Psalm 75:6-7 states,“For not from the east or from the west and not from the wilderness comes lifting up, but it is God who executes judgment." Therefore, your dedication and commitment will not go unnoticed; they will pave the way for newopportunities. Proactively seek ways to enhance your skill set, leaning on God's wall for support rather than relying solely on the approval of others.  Brethren remember, "Your vocation speaks of the favor because it is the altar where raw gifts are refined into calling. Show up with skill, and doors reserved for kings will open quietly before you." Your vocation is indeed a gateway to something greater than yourself. Embrace this moment; allow your labor to become a form of worship, a reflection of your character as you strive for excellence in everything you do. Amen. Proverbs 22:29 says, "Do you see a man who excelsin his work? He will stand before kings; He will not stand before unknown men." Amen. Prayer for the Day!Heavenly Father, thank you for thejourney of growth. Thank You for the favor with decision-makers and the wisdom to cultivate a skill that glorifies Your name. Brethren, I pray, may faith be your foundation and excellence as your goal. May your hands be steady, yourheart be pure, and your mind be sharp — offering your labor as worship, not to men but unto the Lord. May the Lord establish the work of your hands. May He crown your diligence with favor, your ideas with clarity, and your path with peace. Work heartily, as unto the Lord, and may your vocation become the very altar where transformation meets purpose, and purpose meets destiny. In Jesus name. Amen.

He, Norderney! In dieser Folge wird schnell klar: Diese Insel steht nicht still. Im Gegenteil – sie ist mittendrin im Umbruch. Und das beginnt gleich mit einer guten Nachricht: Norderney wurde mit dem „Goldenen Leuchtfeuer“, dem Nordsee-Tourismuspreis, ausgezeichnet – für die Tiny Workstation, also das Konzept, Arbeiten und Urlaub intelligent zu verbinden. Vocation statt Nine-to-Five, Meerblick inklusive. Ein Innovationspreis, auf den man stolz sein darf. Doch wie so oft folgt auf die Euphorie die Realität: Fördermittel sind bewilligt, der Preis ist gewonnen – nur die Genehmigung fehlt. Für ein mobiles Mini-Büro mit Rädern soll ernsthaft ein Bauantrag gestellt werden. Bürokratie trifft Innovationsgeist. Ein Sinnbild für vieles, was sich gerade verändert – oder eben nicht. Überhaupt: Veränderung ist das große Thema dieser Episode. Tourismus ist in Niedersachsen inzwischen offiziell Leitökonomie – und keine „Spaßindustrie“, wie es früher gern abgetan wurde. 300.000 Menschen arbeiten im direkten Tourismus. Infrastruktur, Kultur, Denkmalschutz, Logistik – all das hängt daran. Auf einer Insel mit rund 6.500 Einwohnerinnen und Einwohnern bedeutet das: Saisonale Kraftakte, enorme organisatorische Leistung und ein Anspruchsniveau, das stetig wächst. Gleichzeitig spüren die beiden Gesprächspartner, warum Urlaub heute mehr ist als Erholung. In einer Welt voller Unsicherheiten, politischer Spannungen und Dauerbeschallung sehnen sich viele nach einem Schutzraum. Zwei Wochen keine Nachrichten, kein Dauer-Scrollen, kein Meinungsgewitter. Einfach Meer, Wind und Weite. Die Insel als Reset-Knopf – das wird immer wichtiger. Doch auch die Natur ist im Wandel. Die „Weiße Düne“ als Strand ist praktisch verschwunden – nicht durch einzelne Sturmereignisse, sondern durch konstante Wind- und Strömungsverhältnisse. Sandabtragungen, wirtschaftliche Abwägungen, Prognosen über Jahre hinweg. Und als wäre das nicht genug, kommen im Sommer umfangreiche Bauarbeiten für Offshore-Windleitungen hinzu – ausgerechnet in der Hauptsaison, mit spürbaren Einschränkungen an wichtigen Strandabschnitten. Eine Situation, die Entscheidungen verlangt, bei denen es kaum eine perfekte Lösung gibt. Auch das Lebensraumkonzept bleibt ein zentrales Thema: Bezahlbarer Wohnraum, Perspektiven für junge Insulanerinnen und Insulaner, der Umgang mit Investoren, die Frage nach dem Gleichgewicht zwischen Tourismus und Alltagsleben. Norderney will keine reine Kulisse sein – sondern Lebensort bleiben. Und trotz aller Herausforderungen: Der Blick nach vorn bleibt optimistisch. Der Winter war streng und ruhig, doch jetzt kehren die Frühlingsgefühle zurück. Die Insel wird wieder lebendiger, die Tage länger. SUMMERTIME@NORDERNEY steht in den Startlöchern – für einige Konzerte gibt es noch Karten, andere sind bereits ausverkauft. White Sands zu Pfingsten, eine Sommernacht auf dem Kurplatz mit ABBA-Revival – und bald ein spannender Podcast-Gast: Peter Südbeck, der auf 40 Jahre Nationalparkgeschichte zurückblickt. Diese Folge zeigt eindrucksvoll: Norderney ist mehr als Urlaub. Sie ist Spiegel gesellschaftlicher Entwicklungen, Experimentierfeld für neue Ideen – und für viele Menschen ein Ort zum Durchatmen. Und genau darüber sprechen wir.

Reed revisits finding what his deepest calling is.

Dr. Gene Edward Veith, author, “God at Work” God At WorkThe post The Lutheran View of Vocation – Dr. Gene Edward Veith, 3/4/26 (0633) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Le nom de Rodin résonne aujourd'hui comme celui d'un maître incontesté...Pourtant, avant le temps de la reconnaissance, le jeune Auguste a traversé des années d'échecs, loin des salons et des honneurs.Plongez dans les prémices de sa carrière. Découvrez les origines modestes de cet artiste hors du commun, son parcours semé d'embûches et les rencontres déterminantes qui ont forgé son talent.Franck Ferrand nous emmène au cœur du Paris du Second Empire, dans la boutique d'épicerie de la famille Rodin. C'est là que le jeune Auguste, fasciné par les gravures qu'il découvre, comprend sa vocation pour le dessin et la sculpture. Malgré les réticences de son père, il parvient à entrer à l'école impériale de dessin, où il développe un style personnel, loin des canons académiques.Ses premiers pas dans le monde de l'art ne sont pourtant pas de tout repos. Trois fois recalé à l'école des Beaux-Arts, Rodin se voit contraint de travailler comme artisan, modelant des décors de plâtre pour les immeubles haussmanniens. Mais sa rencontre avec Rose Beuret, qui deviendra sa compagne dévouée, ainsi que son expérience en Belgique, vont être déterminantes pour la suite de sa carrière.À travers ce passionnant récit, vous découvrirez comment les années de jeunesse de Rodin, faites de défis et de révélations, ont façonné le génie qui allait révolutionner la sculpture. Laissez-vous emporter par cette odyssée captivante.Plongez dans l'histoire des grands personnages et des évènements marquants qui ont façonné notre monde ! Avec enthousiasme et talent, Franck Ferrand vous révèle les coulisses de l'histoire avec un grand H, entre mystères, secrets et épisodes méconnus : un cadeau pour les amoureux du passé, de la préhistoire à l'histoire contemporaine.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Découvrez l'histoire de Rose Beuret, la compagne de l'artiste Auguste Rodin pendant plus de 50 ans. Malgré les infidélités de Rodin, Rose a été une figure essentielle dans la vie et l'œuvre du sculpteur.Plongez dans l'histoire des grands personnages et des évènements marquants qui ont façonné notre monde ! Avec enthousiasme et talent, Franck Ferrand vous révèle les coulisses de l'histoire avec un grand H, entre mystères, secrets et épisodes méconnus : un cadeau pour les amoureux du passé, de la préhistoire à l'histoire contemporaine.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Dans cet épisode, le père Grégoire Froissart revient sur la notion de péché en s'appuyant sur le Catéchisme de l'Église catholique.

The Scripture readings for tonight's service are Psalm 27:1-4; Isaiah 42:1-7; 2 Corinthians 4:1-6; and John 9:1-7.Jesus slams the door on guilt and blame. Instead, the Light of the World (Jn. 9:5) creates new sight and faith. Jesus, the Light, continues to create sight and faith, and He sends us to shine.

Your vocation is more than a means of fulfilling your desires or paying your bills. Today, R.C. Sproul explains how finding our calling serves the people around us. Get R.C. Sproul's paperback title Can I Know God's Will?, plus his digital teaching series Knowing God's Will, with your donation: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the ebook and digital teaching series with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Do you live near Houston, TX? Gather with us on March 17 for a night of Bible teaching and fellowship: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/houston Are you subscribed to Renewing Your Mind on YouTube? Subscribe today and turn on notifications to receive each day's episode: https://www.youtube.com/@rymradio Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of media for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Send a textWhat happens when the flowers fade and the Valentine's Day decorations come down? Join Sr. Helen Kasaka on VoiceAfrique Catholic for a profound conversation with Sr. Anne Muchiru from the Diocese of Kabwe, Zambia.In this episode, we move past the commercial "hype" to explore the deeper vocation of love. From the pressures facing today's youth to the unique way Religious Sisters experience affection and service, Sr. Anne reminds us that genuine love is a mission, not just a feeling.Highlights include:The Youth Challenge: Navigating loneliness and societal pressure in the digital age.The Vocation of Love: How priests and religious sisters celebrate Valentine's Day through the Sacred Heart.The St. Valentine Legacy: Reclaiming the story of the martyr to renew our mission in the Church.Practical Wisdom: Living out Mother Teresa's call to leave everyone you meet "better and happier."

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In the past couple of generations, there's been a lot of talk about finding one's passion. Many people find themselves dissatisfied with their work because it doesn't feel passionate enough. This begs the question, should our choice of vocation be fueled by practicality, passion, or calling? What even is a calling? And do we all have one? In today's conversation, we'll endeavor to define the differences between what lights a person up and what provides a deeper service. We'll explore one's moral obligation, if any, to share the gifts they were divinely given. What were you uniquely designed to do?What am I reading?Dinner at the Night Library by Hika Haradahttps://bookshop.org/a/111301/9780369774026Let Your Life Speak by Parker J. Palmerhttps://bookshop.org/a/111301/9781394235100https://bookshop.org/shop/witchywomanwalkingWhat's playing on repeat?Delete Ya by DjoWhat's for dinner? Spicy Canned Salmon Rice BowlIngredients:For the  Rice:1 cup uncooked Jasmine rice (or Basmati rice1 ½ cups waterPinch of saltFor the Spicy Salmon:2 cans high-quality canned salmon, drained 3 tablespoons Japanese mayonnaise (like Kewpie, or regular mayonnaise)1-2 tablespoons Sriracha 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon rice vinegar1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger1 clove garlic, mincedFor the Bowl Assembly & Toppings:1 small cucumber, thinly sliced or diced1 medium carrot, julienned or grated½ cup shelled edamame, cooked (frozen works great)2 scallions, thinly sliced1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds½ avocado, sliced Nori seaweed snacks, crumbledInstructions: Rinse the rice thoroughly. Cook according to instructions. While the rice is cooking, prepare the salmon. Open and thoroughly drain. Flake the drained salmon with a fork. Add the Japanese mayonnaise, Sriracha, soy sauce,  rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, grated ginger, and minced garlic.Gently mix all the ingredients together until the salmon is well-coated and everything is combined.Prep veggies for topping. Build your bowls. Enjoy! Vegan Strawberry Shortcake BitesIngredients:½ cup cashew butter⅓ cup maple syrup⅛ teaspoon salt1 ½ cups almond flour2 tablespoons coconut flour¼ cup crushed freeze dried strawberriesInstructionsIn a medium bowl combine the cashew butter, maple syrup, and salt. Stir well. Add in the almond flour and coconut flour and stir until dough is formed. Stir in the crushed strawberries until well combined. Scoop into 1 inch balls and roll between palms to make smooth. Place in a glass container. makes 16-18 balls. Support the show

This week Fr. Michael recounts his recent visit to Taiwan. He talks about the people he encountered, especially Fr. Raymond. He shares how Fr. Raymond interacts with his parishioners who span a wide geography.Follow and Contact Us!Follow us on Instagram and FacebookWe're on YouTube!Join our Goodreads GroupFr. Michael's TwitterChrist the Bridegroom MonasteryOur WebsiteOur NonprofitSend a textSupport the show

Work shapes identity, community, and meaning—but how should faith show up in professional life? Sociologist Elaine Ecklund discusses religion in the workplace, drawing on research conducted with co-author Denise Daniels.“I think our faith compels us to hope for and enact flourishing for everyone.”In this episode with Evan Rosa, Ecklund reflects on vocation, gender, authenticity, and principled pluralism in modern workplaces. Together they discuss workplace identity, gender discrimination, calling across occupations, boundaries around work, religion's public role, and pluralism in professional life.Episode Highlights“I think our faith compels us to hope for and enact flourishing for everyone.”“People use their religion to bring justice to their workplaces.”“They don't want to pretend they're someone different.”“There are ways in which our faith traditions can put needed boundaries around our work.”“I am being fully who I am and I am oriented toward the other.”About Elaine EcklundElaine Howard Ecklund is a sociologist of religion and professor at Rice University, where she directs the Boniuk Institute for the Study and Advancement of Religious Tolerance. Her research focuses on religion in public life, science and faith, and workplace culture. She is the author or co-author of numerous books, including Religion in a Changing Workplace and Working for Better: A New Approach to Faith at Work (with Denise Daniels). Her work has been supported by the National Science Foundation and featured in major media outlets.Helpful Links And ResourcesWorking for Better: A New Approach to Faith at Work https://www.ivpress.com/working-for-betterReligion in a Changing Workplace https://academic.oup.com/book/58194Boniuk Institute for Religious Tolerance https://boniuk.rice.edu/Elaine Ecklund website https://elaineecklund.comShow NotesReligion and workplace lifeSociology of belief research backgroundStudying scientists and religionExpanding research beyond science workplacesCollaboration with Denise DanielsAcademic and practical faith-at-work booksDefining work as paid laborHonoring caregiving and volunteer labor“People don't want to pretend they're someone different.”Bringing whole selves to workCalling across occupational sectorsWorkplace autonomy and meaning“People use their religion to bring justice to their workplaces.”Faith creating boundaries around workGender dynamics in workplacesStory of hiding motherhood in academiaFragmentation and identity performance“There are ways in which our faith traditions can put needed boundaries around our work.”Church gender expectationsBilly Graham rule implicationsWork skills serving congregationsLiving in pluralistic societyPrincipled pluralism explained“I am being fully who I am and I am oriented toward the other.”Embrace, dignity, and learning from difference#FaithAndWork #ElaineEcklund #PrincipledPluralism #ReligionAndWorkplace #Vocation #GenderAndWork #HumanFlourishingProduction NotesThis podcast featured Elaine EcklundEdited and Produced by Evan RosaHosted by Evan RosaProduction Assistance by Noah SenthilA Production of the Yale Center for Faith & Culture at Yale Divinity School https://faith.yale.edu/aboutSupport For the Life of the World podcast by giving to the Yale Center for Faith & Culture: https://faith.yale.edu/give

Join us for the 2026 National Disciple Making Forum: https://discipleship.org/2026-national-disciple-making-forum/ Learn more about Lionshare Here: https://lionshare.org/  In this LionShare track session, Dave Buehring explores how discipleship should extend beyond church walls into every vocation — medicine, government, business, arts, education, and more. Through stories, practical principles, and resources like The Discipleship Journey, he shows how leaders can reflect God's character, walk in His ways, and carry His mission into the marketplace. The episode highlights real examples, the Leadership Games mentorship model, and guidance for navigating moral and cultural challenges at work while equipping churches to send vocational leaders to transform families, communities, and nations.

Le mérite de l'évocation d'Allah (فضل ذكر الله تعالى) – une discussion sur l'importance du rappel de Dieu dans l'islam.

This week on Together 4 Good, Pastor Nate sits down with Dr. Kristina Lizardy-Hajbi, Associate Professor of Leadership and Formation at Iliff School of Theology and keynote speaker for the upcoming Rocky Mountain Synod Assembly.Together, they explore:Why vocation is more than employmentHow congregations discern their callingThe difference between growth and vitalityWhy numbers don't define faithfulnessAnd how “Life in Christ” is a call to abundance, not scarcityDr. Lizardy-Hajbi shares a powerful story of a rural congregation that responded to the opioid crisis not by trying to fix it — but by doing what the Church uniquely can do: holding sacred space for grief.This episode invites both individuals and congregations to ask:What are our gifts?What does our community need?What has God already placed in our hands?Because life in Christ isn't about becoming something else. It's about living fully into who Christ already created you to be.Chapters:00:00 – Coming Up: Life in Christ & Vocation 01:05 – What “Vida en Christo” Really Means 03:00 – Why Vocation Is Always Communal 06:00 – Congregations Have Vocations Too 08:00 – The 4 Circles of Discernment 11:00 – Scarcity vs. Vitality in the Church 14:30 – A Church Responds to the Opioid Crisis 18:30 – Why Storytelling Matters in Discernment 22:00 – Dr. Kristina's Personal Vocation Story 26:00 – “What Do You Do?” vs. “Who Are You?” 28:00 – Parenting as Vocation 29:30 – Life in Christ Is Abundance 32:00 – Preparing for Synod Assembly

This week's scriptures:Psalm 99Matthew 17v1-9Lent is starting next week. This week Adam digs into the idea that Lent invites us to deepen our imagination for vocation and the sacrifice it requires. What if you fasted and prayed your way through Lent by bringing this questions to Jesus: "Jesus how are you wanting to deepen my imagination for vocation and the sacrifices it requires?"

"How can you not be a populist in this day and age?" — Hélène LandemoreIn February 2020, The New Yorker profiled a Yale professor making the case for citizen rule. Six years later, that political scientist, Hélène Landemore, has a new book entitled Politics Without Politicians arguing that politics should be "an amateur sport instead of an expert's job" and that randomly selected citizen assemblies should replace representative democracy. Landemore calls it "jury duty on steroids."Landemore draws on her experience observing France's Citizens' Conventions on both climate and end-of-life issues to now direct Connecticut's first state-level citizen assembly. We discuss why the Greeks used lotteries instead of elections, what G.K. Chesterton meant by imagining democracy as a "jolly hostess," and why she has sympathy for the anti-Federalists who lost the argument about the best form of American government to Madison. When I ask if she's comfortable being called a populist, she doesn't flinch: "If the choice is between populist and elitist, I don't know how you can not be a populist." From the Damon Wells'58 Professor of Political Science at Yale, this might sound a tad suicidal. At least professionally. But Landemore's jolly argument for a politics without politicians is the type of message that will win elections in our populist age.About the GuestHélène Landemore is the Damon Wells'58 Professor of Political Science at Yale University. She is the author of Politics Without Politicians: The Case for Citizen Rule (2026) and Open Democracy: Reinventing Popular Rule for the Twenty-First Century (2020).ReferencesThinkers discussed:●      G.K. Chesterton was the British essayist who defined democracy as an "attempt, like that of a jolly hostess, to bring the shy people out"—a vision Landemore finds more inspiring than technical definitions about elite selection.●      James Madison and the Federalists designed a republic meant to filter popular passions through elected representatives; Landemore has sympathy for their anti-Federalist opponents who wanted legislatures that looked like "a mini-portrait of the people."●      Alexis de Tocqueville warned about the dangers of trusting ordinary people—a caution Landemore pushes back against, arguing that voters respond to the limited choices they're given.●      Max Weber wrote "Politics as a Vocation" (1919), arguing that politics requires a special calling; Landemore questions whether it should be a profession at all.●      Jean-Jacques Rousseau and his concept of the general will has been blamed for totalitarian impulses; Landemore rejects the comparison, insisting her vision preserves liberal constitutional frameworks.●      Joseph Schumpeter defined democracy as "a method for elite selection"—precisely the technocratic framing Landemore wants to overturn.Citizen assembly experiments mentioned:●      The Irish Citizens' Assembly on abortion (2016-2017) is often cited as proof that randomly selected citizens can deliberate on divisive issues and reach workable conclusions.●      The French Citizens' Convention on End-of-Life (2022-2023) found common ground between pro- and anti-euthanasia factions by focusing on palliative care—a case Landemore observed firsthand.●      The French Citizens' Convention for Climate (2019-2020) brought 150 randomly selected citizens together to propose climate policy; participants were paid 84-95 Euros per day.●      The Connecticut citizen assembly on local public services, planned for summer 2026, will be the first state-level citizen assembly in the United States. Landemore is directing its design.Also mentioned:●      Zephyr Teachout is the left-wing populist who called Landemore a "reluctant populist."●      Oliver Hart (Harvard) and Luigi Zingales (Chicago) are economists working with Landemore to apply the citizen assembly model to corporate governance reform.●      The Council of 500 was the Athenian deliberative body whose members were selected by lottery, with a rotating chair appointed daily.●      John Stuart Mill is the liberal theorist whose emphasis on minority rights raises the question of whether Landemore's majoritarianism is illiberal. She says no.About Keen On AmericaNobody asks more awkward questions than the Anglo-American writer and filmmaker Andrew Keen. In Keen On America, Andrew brings his pointed Transatlantic wit to making sense of the United States—hosting daily interviews about the history and future of this now venerable Republic. With nearly 2,800 episodes since the show launched on TechCrunch in 2010, Keen On America is the most prolific intellectual interview show in the history of podcasting.WebsiteSubstackYouTubeApple PodcastsSpotifyChapters:(00:00) - Chapter 1 (00:00) - Six years from New Yorker profile to book (01:14) - Politics as amateur sport (02:08) - What the Greeks got right (04:03) - Citizen assemblies: jury duty on steroids (06:21) - The Yale professor who speaks for ordinary people (07:11) - Rousseau and the age of innocence (08:41) - The gerontocracy problem (09:33) - Do we need a communitarian impulse? (11:30) - Experts on tap, not on top (15:15) - The reluctant populist (17:01) - Can we trust ordinary people? (19:11) - How it works at scale (23:14) - Why professional politicians are failing (26:15) - Max Weber and politics as vocation (29:08) - Leaders who emerge organically (30:04) - Rejecting Madison and the Federalists (32:26) - Finding common intere...

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How do you balance the joys and trials of living out your vocation? Dave talks with Gomer and his wife, Shannon to discuss the dynamic of being called to serve, while having a family. They share the good, the bad and the ugly of being on mission for the Lord and detail the sacrifices of daily life. No matter their calling to serve, they remember their first calling is to serve their family. We want to hear from you! Email us at eksb@ascensionpress.com with your questions/comments Don't forget to text “EKSB” to 33-777 to get the shownotes right to your inbox! You can also find the full shownotes at www.ascensionpress.com/EveryKneeShallBow

The Genesis creation narrative tells us that after creating humankind both male and female in His own image, God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it.” This creation mandate reveals God's intentions for His image-bearers. New research conducted by the Pew Research Center indicates that for today's teenagers ages thirteen to seventeen, getting married and having kids is not a top priority. In fact, eighty-six percent of the respondents say that it's extremely or very important for them to have a job or career they enjoy and which brings financial success when they reach adulthood. Only thirty-six percent said that they cared about getting married, and just thirty percent say it's important to have children. With the cultural tide moving in this direction, perhaps we need to do a better job of teaching about God's heart and design for the family, teaching them that having and raising children is a high privilege and high calling!

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“The anxiety around uncertainty is caused by the belief that we need certainty to act."Episode 9: Certainty Not RequiredEmbracing Uncertainty, Setbacks, and Serendipity in the Creative LifeWhat if the need for certainty is actually the thing keeping you stuck?In this episode of Be. Make. Do., Lisa and Dan explore how uncertainty, setbacks, and even mistakes can become powerful catalysts for creative and vocational freedom. Drawing from Scripture and lived experience, they look at how figures like Abraham, Sarah, and Ruth navigated the unknown—and what their stories teach us about faithful action without guarantees.You'll discover why certainty isn't required to move forward, how action itself can become part of discernment, and how to recognize serendipity as an “expected unexpected” in the creative life.Helpful Resources: Download your FREE Vocation Trap Tracker: www.soulmakers.org/bemakedo Discover Your Artist Archetype → Take the Free Quiz at soulmakers.org Download the Full Artist Archetypes Guide for deeper insight: www.soulmakers.org/bemakedo Read the article, Vocation's Unbroken Chain: Biblical Call Stories and theExperience of Vocation by Chris KeetonConnect & Share: Subscribe to Be. Make. Do. for more in the Vocation Traps series Share this episode with a friend or creative you know Join the conversation on socials using #VocationTrapsPodcast Join our brand new Instagram Broadcast Channel!

When we talk about glorifying God and serving him at work, it can all be a little nebulous and hard to grasp. It may be helpful to have a more concrete image, and the Bible actually gives us one. It says God has called us to be priests who declare his praises in every part of our lives. What does that look like, though, for someone who works in finance, education, or healthcare? How about a stay-at-home parent, a student, or a retiree? In this episode, we share Dr. Cory Willson's keynote talk at this year's Work & Worship Seminar, and we offer a practical next step you can take!

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Christina Hip-Flores, professor of canon law and consecrated virgin for the Diocese of Santiago Cuba, discusses the history and life of consecrated virgins.Watch a short video about St. John Seminary's Online in M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program: https://vimeo.com/79053099If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary, email Dr. Stuart Squires at mapm@stjohnsem.edu

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today's Scripture is: Exodus 31:1–6 Go Deeper: Episode 192: The Work Only Humans Can Do—Why Connection, Vocation, and Meaning Still Matter in a World of AI Episode 53: How to Claim Your Strengths & Thrive at Home & Work Follow Dr. Alison on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralisoncook/?hl=en ⁠Sign up⁠ for Dr. Alison's free weekly email for ongoing reflection and support. While Dr. Cook is a counselor, the content of this podcast and any of the products provided by Dr. Cook are not specific counseling advice nor are they a substitute for individual counseling. The content and products provided on this podcast are for informational purposes only.‍ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dans cet épisode, le père Grégoire Froissart nous parle des vertus morales et nous montre comment sans la grâce de Dieu il est difficile de les acquérir.

Wealth and work don't have to compete with your faith—they're meant to be shaped by it. In this episode, Costi Hinn unpacks how money, ambition, and calling fit under Christ's authority.

From the very beginning, God's intention for humanity was not striving but rest.In this message from our In the Beginning series, we return to the opening pages of Scripture to rediscover what it truly means to be human. Before sin, before achievement, before responsibility, God invites humanity into something foundational: life with Him. Genesis reveals a God who completes creation not with more work, but with rest, declaring the world whole, full, and more than enough.This teaching challenges the story our culture tells us that our worth is found in productivity, independence, or performance. Instead, we see that our first calling as humans is not what we do for God, but how we live with God and with one another in His world. We were created to rest with Him, to trust Him, and to receive grace before we ever earn it.Through the rhythms of creation, the pattern of Sabbath, and the life of Jesus Himself, we are reminded that rest is not an escape. It is an act of trust. It is the place where identity is restored, grace is received, and humanity is made whole again.This message invites us to ask deeper questions woven into the fabric of creation.What are we living fromWhere do we find our worthWhat does it look like to live fully human in God's presenceYou were not created to hustle for God. You were created to be with Him. And in that withness, life begins again.

In this episode of The UpWords Podcast, host Dan Johnson sits down with author and scholar Karen Swallow Prior to explore one of the most pressing questions of our time: What is my calling? Drawing from her new book, You Have a Calling: Finding Your Vocation in the True, Good, and Beautiful, Karen unpacks the difference between calling, vocation, work, and career—and why confusing them can leave us anxious, disillusioned, or stuck.Together they address common myths (like “if you love what you do, you'll never work a day in your life”), examine how Scripture frames calling, and talk honestly about seasons of transition, feeling stuck, and how God uses ordinary faithfulness over time. Whether you're a college student, mid‑career professional, or simply wondering what's next, this conversation offers a hopeful and theologically rich path forward.In This Episode, We Discuss:Defining terms: How Karen distinguishes calling, vocation, work, and career, and why clarity here can be freeing.Big cultural myths about calling: Why “follow your passion” and “do what you love and you'll never work” set us up for disappointment.Biblical foundations of calling: Our primary calling to Christ, our multiple secondary callings (family, church, community, gifts), and how these fit together.Work before the fall: How Scripture presents work as part of God's good design—and what it means to be co‑laborers with God in creation.Skills, passions, and reality: Why what you're good at, what you love, and what pays the bills don't always overlap—and how to live wisely in that tension.Mobility and rootedness: The opportunities and hidden costs of a mobile life and career, and what we gain by staying put.Feeling stuck in your calling: Practical guidance for Christians who feel trapped, misaligned, or unsure how their current work fits God's purposes.The church and vocation: How local congregations can better affirm everyday callings—and avoid exploiting people's desire to serve.Gen Z and discernment: Why endless options create anxiety, how social media amplifies pressure, and why Karen loves the phrase “touch grass.”

What does it mean to live out our calling in a world increasingly shaped by technology, efficiency, and automation? In this episode, Dr. Alison explores the deeper meaning of vocation — not simply as a job or career path, but as the unique way each of us is meant to bring care, creativity, and connection into the world. Joined by sociologist Dr. Allison Pugh, professor at Johns Hopkins University and author of The Last Human Job, they reflect on what Dr. Pugh calls “connective labor” — the deeply human work of seeing others and allowing ourselves to be seen. This episode explores: -Why the most important part of vocation has almost nothing to do with your resume -The hidden kind of work you're doing every day-The small moment that can restore dignity in an instant (and why most of us miss it) -The tradeoff nobody talks about: when “more efficient” becomes “less human” -The uncomfortable question technology can't answer for you — and why it matters right now -The choice you still have (even in a system that feels unchangeable) As workplaces change and technologies like AI reshape how we interact, this conversation offers a grounding reminder: while tools may deliver information, they can never replace mutual presence, empathy, and relational connection. More Resources: Follow Dr. Alison on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralisoncook/?hl=en

“Do what you love and you'll never work a day in your life” sounds great—but Dr. Tony Evans explains why true satisfaction at work has more to do with motivation than emotion, and how serving God transforms our daily labor.

“Do what you love and you'll never work a day in your life” sounds great—but Dr. Tony Evans explains why true satisfaction at work has more to do with motivation than emotion, and how serving God transforms our daily labor.

SummaryIn this episode of the GirdUp Podcast, host Charlie Ungemach engages in a deep conversation with Pastor Ben Sadler about his new book, The Meaningful Life. They explore the rise of pastors writing books, the importance of finding meaning in work, and how secular wisdom can complement Christian faith. The discussion delves into the crisis of meaning in modern society, the significance of vocation, and the role of discernment in reading. They emphasize the four-part story of creation, fall, redemption, and renewal, and how understanding this narrative can provide purpose and direction in life. The episode concludes with practical insights on bringing order to chaos and the eternal significance of our actions.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Grit Up Podcast and Guest Introduction03:51 The Rise of Pastors as Authors06:44 Exploring the Meaning of Life09:44 The Role of Viktor Frankl in Understanding Meaning12:39 Using Secular Resources in Christian Life15:45 The Crisis of Meaning in Modern Society18:33 Finding Meaning in Circumstances21:36 The Importance of Identity in Christ24:01 The Narrative of Scripture and Our Purpose27:05 The Tension Between What Is and What Will Be29:56 The Resurrection and Our Future Hope33:11 The Impact of Good Theology on Psychology43:22 The Search for Meaning Beyond Human Reason44:09 Vocation and Its Impact on Meaning45:25 The Crisis of Meaning and the Return to Christianity47:22 Intrinsic Value and the Image of God48:39 The Role of Christians in Addressing Meaning50:46 The Biblical Narrative of Hope and Resurrection52:35 The Disconnect in Christian Understanding54:09 The Depth of the Gospel and Its Implications57:00 Living in Light of Future Perfection01:00:38 Vocation as a Means to Bring Order to Chaos01:02:11 Navigating Small C Callings01:08:15 Recognizing God's Guidance in Our Choices01:18:07 Bringing Order to Chaos as a Vocation01:22:46 charlieungemach-outro (1).mp4Pastor Ben's Links:Book: https://a.co/d/8anv7cuBlog site: www.pastorbensadler.comTime of Grace: https://timeofgrace.org/writer-speaker/pastor-ben-sadler/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pastorbensadlerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bensadler1982/Gird Up Links:https://youtube.com/@girdupministries4911?si=tbCa0SOiluVl8UFxhttps://www.instagram.com/girdup_be_a_man/https://www.girdupministries.com

1/7/2026   Happy New Year! At the StoryTellers Live ministry, we are expectant and excited to see what the Lord has in store for 2026, and we're kicking the year off with a beautiful reminder of the Lord's faithful provision.   Kristen Gee, from our community group in Charleston, South Carolina, shares her story of walking through an unexpected and uncertain financial season brought on by the pandemic of 2020.  Throughout her journey, you will hear how the Lord worked on Kristen's heart and faith and ultimately led her into a vocation that gave her purpose in who and how He created her to be. This story will remind you of the importance of resting in God's promises and trusting in His plans, as sometimes He likes to work in surprising ways!   VERSE OF THE WEEK: "Many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the LORD's purpose that prevails." Proverbs 19:21   CHALLENGE OF THE WEEK: Where are you finding your comfort? Are you finding it in your comfortable life or in God's promises?  ________________________________________________   Listen to a similar story:  Ep 67- Ingram Link: "Releasing Financial Burdens"   The Envy of Eve:  Finding Contentment in A Covetous World by Melissa Kruger   Download a phone background of the weekly verse HERE!    Give to StoryTellers Live in honor of Kristen and any of our past storytellers!   Become a Patreon Insider to access more stories from our live gatherings around the country!   Shop for our When God Shows Up Bible Study series~ Stories of Hope, Stories of Freedom, Stories of Faith Are you interested in one-on-one coaching with our very own Robyn Kown!?  Click HERE!   Check out all of our live speaking engagement opportunities on our website.   Sign up to receive StoryTellers Live's weekly newsletter for updates and details on our live gatherings.

Fr. Mike highlights the importance of prayer and fasting, instructing us how to fast and empty ourselves to feel our spiritual need for Christ. He also discusses faithfulness in vocations and living out the life God has called you to. Today's readings are from Acts 13, 1 Corinthians 7-8, and Proverbs 28:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.