The Faith & Work Podcast

"Calling" is a term that is commonly used in Christian life. But what does it actually mean to have a calling? Join Joanna Meyer and Brian Gray as they discuss this important topic with Daniel Steiner, a leadership coach with over 20 years of experience as a pastor, professor, and speaker; and with William Klein, Professor Emeritus of New Testament Interpretation at Denver Seminary. Together they have co-authored "What Is My Calling?: A Biblical and Theological Exploration of Christian Identity".

Faithful leadership calls for many things over the course of a day, the course of a week, and the course of a year. What might it look like for men and women to be resilient leaders through seasons of change? Join Joanna Meyer and Jeff Hoffmeyer as they talk with Tod Bolsinger, founder and principal of AE Sloan Leadership, a consulting and executive coaching firm, as they discuss leadership and his most recent book, "Tempered Resilience: How Leaders Are Formed in the Crucible of Change".

Our workplaces can be places where we share our God-given gifts with the world or the source of stress and disappointment. So, what do we do when work isn't enjoyable? Join Joanna Meyer and Dustin Moody as they talk with Shundrawn Thomas, the president and chief executive of a trillion-dollar global investment management firm, about how to find joy in your work. In addition to his role as a corporate leader, Shundrawn wrote the book Discovering Joy at Work: Transforming Your Occupation into Your Vocation (InterVarsity Press), which he discusses in this episode.

What comes to mind when you read the word "mentor"? Sometimes we can limit our learning opportunities by clinging to a rigid definition or misinterpretation of what it looks like to be a mentor or a mentee. In this episode of the Faith and Work Podcast, Joanna Meyer dives into the topic of mentorship with Laura Flanders, a certified executive coach and the founder of Taproot Innovations.

How does the Christian faith inform gender roles, specifically, how women integrate their various callings and influence in the world? Listen in as Joanna Meyer and Beth Allison Barr, Associate Professor of History and Associate Dean of the Graduate School at Baylor University, discuss her book, "The Making of Biblical Womanhood".

Do you know the business practices of the companies your money is invested in? How can Christians intentionally steward their money in a way that honors God, neighbor, and the world? Join Joanna Meyer as she speaks with Robin John, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Eventide Asset Management, as they talk about faith, investing, and the moral responsibility that comes with owning stock.

Christ calls us to be peacemakers in our relationships, communities, and world, but what does that mean for our lives at work? Whether it’s pressure to adopt socially acceptable attitudes to fit the latest corporate initiative or concerns about movements like Black Lives Matter or Critical Race Theory, it’s difficult to know how to navigate cultural differences in God-honoring ways. Listen in as Joanna Meyer explores these themes with David Bailey, Founder & CEO of Arrabon, a nonprofit that helps leaders and organizations with guidance, education, and tools to build more empathetic, reconciled communities.

How can Christian leaders be different from the world around them? What does it look like for businessmen and women to lead with love in their workplaces? In this episode, we hear from Arthur Brooks, Professor of Management Practice at Harvard Business School, as he shares his thoughts on how people of faith can help fuel the renewal of a better nation.

Join Denver Institute staff members Joanna Meyer, Jeff Hoffmeyer, Brian Gray, Dustin Moody, and Catherine Sandgren as they reflect on the events of the past year. In this episode, we discuss a wide range of topics from what it means to have a faith that is built for the liminal spaces of life, to slippers and Christmas music.

What spiritual and emotional challenges do Christian entrepreneurs face in their work? In this episode, Joanna Meyer and Jeff Haanen talk with Henry Kaestner, Co-Founder and Partner at Sovereign’s Capital, about how to stay mindful of your soul in the midst of busyness.