The Daily Blade: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson #229 - Joby Martin // Glorify God At Work
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Nov 17, 2025 The hosts challenge the idea of a sacred-secular divide in work. They explore how work was established before the fall in Genesis and emphasize its role in bringing order from chaos. Listeners are encouraged to see their roles—be it in construction, medicine, finance, or education—as active participation with God. They discuss finding deeper purpose in daily tasks beyond just earning a paycheck. The conversation reframes integrity and excellence as forms of worship. Inspiring insights promote human flourishing through our jobs.
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Work Is Intrinsically Sacred
- There is no sacred-secular divide; every vocation participates in God's cultural mandate.
- Work predates the fall and is God's idea to bring order from chaos through human craft.
The Cultural Mandate As Vocational Framework
- God brings order from chaos and calls humans as image-bearers to join that work.
- The cultural mandate frames vocation as stewardship, not mere paycheck labor.
Identify The Why Behind Your Work
- Figure out how your daily tasks participate in bringing order and human flourishing.
- Let that why drive you to pursue integrity and excellence on the job.