Working with Dan Doriani Steven Garber, former Professor of Marketplace Theology and Leadership, Regent College
Nov 1, 2023
In this engaging discussion, Steven Garber, a Senior Fellow for Vocation and the Common Good, shares his insights on mentorship as a lifelong journey toward vocation. He reflects on how faith intersects with work, drawing on influences from thinkers like Abraham Kuyper and Michael Polanyi. The conversation touches on the complexities of personal relationships, the importance of purpose in business, and how creativity enhances one’s vocation. Garber also emphasizes the need for ethical practices and social responsibility in today’s marketing landscape.
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Vocation vs Occupation
- Vocation is about sustaining a meaningful life purpose over the years, not just the immediate occupation.
- It reflects a continuity rooted in being made in the image of God to bear fruit in life.
Proper Confidence in Faith
- Faith requires a proper confidence that transcends objective scientific certainty.
- This confidence is rooted in grace and aligns with how we genuinely live and know the world.
Knowing Beyond Science
- Practical knowing, like knowing how to ride a bike, can be more certain than abstract scientific knowledge.
- This underscores the limits of purely objective understanding and highlights personal, experiential knowledge.
