The Faith & Work Podcast

Summary In this episode, Karen Swallow Prior discusses the importance of imagination, beauty, and form in understanding vocation and how our work reflects God's nature. She explores how stories shape our theological imagination and the significance of beauty in everyday work and her new book, You Have A Calling: Finding Your Vocation in the True, Good, and Beautiful. Wherever you're listening—Spotify, Apple, or YouTube—subscribing, rating, and reviewing the show helps others discover what we're doing here. It's a small way to support the mission—and it means a lot to us. Resources Purchase Karen's Award-Winning new book: You Have A Calling: Finding Your Vocation in the True, Good, and Beautiful This book earned Christian Living Book of the Year by the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) Explore more related podcast episodes: Why Your Imagination Matters to Public Life What Does it Mean to Be Called? Part 1 of 2 What Does it Mean to Be Called? Part 2 of 2 Recommended Reading  A Swim in a Pond in the Rain: In Which Four Russians Give a Master Class on Writing, Reading, and Life War and Peace

Summary In this episode, Ross Chapman and Rev. Dr. Jeff Hoffmeyer discuss the God Loves Work campaign, exploring the theological and practical significance of work in the Christian life, and how the drama of creation, fall, redemption, and new creation frames our understanding of work. Wherever you're listening—Spotify, Apple, or YouTube—subscribing, rating, and reviewing the show helps others discover what we're doing here. It's a small way to support the mission—and it means a lot to us. Resources Explore more resources this Labor Day and download God Loves Work devotionals Vol 1 and Vol 2 on God Loves Work. Listen to Teach Us To Pray podcast episode series to accompany the God Loves Work devotional. Listen to the first episode: The Drama of Work Pt. 1: Creation.

Summary In this episode, Ross Chapman interviews Chris Festog about the role of faith in financial leadership, stewardship, and everyday work. They explore how Christian principles can transform our approach to work, leadership, and responsibility. Chris also discusses his new book, The CFO Advantage: Elevate Your Role From Financial Technician to Visionary Business Leader. Wherever you're listening—Spotify, Apple, or YouTube—subscribing, rating, and reviewing the show helps others discover what we're doing here. It's a small way to support the mission—and it means a lot to us. Resources Purchase Chris' new book: The CFO Advantage: Elevate Your Role From Financial Technician to Visionary Business Leader View Van Gogh's The Starry Night Image Listen to LIFEGATE sermon by Ross Chapman 

Summary Explore how the Denver Institute's 5280 Fellowship helps professionals integrate faith and work, fostering community, reflection, and personal growth from 3 people who have gone through the program themselves. Wherever you're listening—Spotify, Apple, or YouTube—subscribing, rating, and reviewing the show helps others discover what we're doing here. It's a small way to support the mission—and it means a lot to us. Resources To learn more, visit 5280fellows.com to get more info & apply. Applications Open: Tuesday, September 1, 2026 Application Deadline: Friday, October 23, 2026

SUMMARY In this episode, Ross Chapman interviews David Wagner and Jesse Marble from Wildwood Ventures about their journey in venture capital, faith-driven entrepreneurship, and how their work aims to promote human flourishing and life to the full. Wherever you're listening—Spotify, Apple, or YouTube—subscribing, rating, and reviewing the show helps others discover what we're doing here. It's a small way to support the mission—and it means a lot to us. RESOURCES Wildwood Ventures  John 10:10 — "I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." The Long View podcast on Spotify | Apple Podcast | YouTube Making Mercy Common in Commerce with Jeff Haanen & Karla Nugent Making Mercy Common in Commerce with Ken Barnes & Max Anderson Harvard & Scripture Agree on How We Thrive