Faith, Work & Rest

In this episode, Gavin Linderman shares his passion for mystery, authentic relationships, and reimagining the boundaries between church, business, and community. He discusses his work with Banquet, a business dedicated to revitalizing neighborhoods by fostering “kingdom ecosystems” that blend entrepreneurship, art, and spiritual life. Gavin explores the importance of breaking negative narratives in communities, supporting artists as missionaries, and embracing the unknown—using Bigfoot as a metaphor for curiosity and the spiritual realm. The conversation also touches on the value of reconnecting with mortality, transforming everyday spaces into sanctuaries, and practical ways listeners can bring light and meaning to their own communities. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on living out faith beyond traditional walls. Explore Gavin’s work with Banquet: https://www.projectbanquet.com/saymore Discover Axiom: https://axiomchurchaz.com/ Learn about the Surge Network: https://www.surgenetwork.com/

In this special episode, co-hosts Teena and Jim kick off the new season with a unique twist: instead of interviewing a guest, they dive into a reflective exercise designed to help them—and listeners—learn to delight in the often-overlooked aspects of life. Drawing from Jim’s creative practice, they each choose something they typically resist or undervalue (for Teena, restoring order at home; for Jim, baseball) and walk through a six-step process to cultivate appreciation and gratitude. The conversation is rich with personal stories, honest struggles, and thoughtful insights about attention, creativity, and the hidden gifts in everyday routines. Along the way, Teena and Jim explore how their perspectives have been shaped by past experiences, how they see echoes of the divine in mundane tasks, and how embracing new disciplines can lead to deeper joy and connection. Watch this episode on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7U19mMC9jwE&t=36s Here is the exercise for you to try out! Let us know what you choose and how it goes. Learning to Delight in God’s World (Especially the Overlooked Parts) There is not one blade of grass, there is no color in this world, that is not intended to make us rejoice. - John Calvin There are many aspects of God’s world that we often overlook or even resist delighting in. But with intentionality and attentiveness, we can cultivate a deep appreciation and gratitude toward God, even for the things we typically ignore or don’t typically value. Here are six practices to help you cultivate delight in God’s gifts and see the overlooked goodness in God’s world: 1. See it through the eyes of someone who loves it. Borrow someone else’s affection for and let their appreciation awaken your own curiosity. 2. Learn its context. Explore its history, purpose, or ecosystem. Understanding often unlocks awe. 3. Truly experience it. Don’t just observe it from afar. Step into it. Try it. Engage your senses. 4. Prayerfully Contemplate. Pay attention to the intricacies of it, who is impacted by it, and hidden brilliance within your things. Let that detail lead you into worship and thanksgiving. 5. Examine your story about it. What’s your personal narrative around this thing? Identify the ways your personal narratives prevent you from seeing the hidden goodness. Even if there are some truly broken aspects of your “thing,” God’s grace is always at work and there are likely stories of people who are resisting that evil. Or it’s merely a good aspect of God’s world that has been twisted and is not being used the way God wants it. 6. Look for the echoes of God. What does this thing reflect about God? Where is His beauty, order, or creativity, or providence hidden inside?

Shownotes: In our final episode of our series, “We Belong,” Teena sits down with Kaylah and Andy to talk about how the stories we bring to life can be the source of God’s hope in the world. They explore the power of Christians supporting one another on the entrepreneurial journey, the beauty of stories told that echo hope and redemption, and the awe-inspiring faithfulness of God to weave our lives in ways we could never imagine. Explore Kaylah Rasmussen’s 2D-Animation work: https://thewindstudio.com/ And connect online: Patreon: kaylahr (patreon.com/kaylahr) X: @TheWindAnimateS Discover Infuse Tucson: http://infusetucson.com/about Follow Andy’s Journey of friendship rekindled: @2000milestowrigley And explore Surge Network: www.surgenetwork.com and the Global Faith and Work Initiative: www.globalfaithandwork.com

Gary is a believer, husband, father, and the founder and executive director of the nonprofit organization Major League Dad. Gary has worked with fathers and families in many capacities for almost two decades. His story with his father has helped build and support the fathers he serves through Major League Dad. His focus is on fathers in low-socioeconomic areas to strengthen the family unit and propel those fathers to lead in the home and community. Website: https://www.majorleaguedad.org/ Watch this conversation on our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvM2tIUtv0o Learn more about the Surge Network: https://www.surgenetwork.com/ Discover the work of the Global Faith and Work Initiative: https://www.globalfaithandwork.com/ Episode Summary: In this conversation, Gary Freeman wades into deep waters, starting with an honest reflection on the terrifying reality of becoming a father. Teena and Gary continue into greater depths as they navigate conversations around what is truly required to champion the fullness of life for families- with special attention to fathers on the margins of society. This conversation does not shy away from tensions, but leans into the gray spaces that our polarized conversations often refuse to touch. This episode is an invitation for us all to consider what belonging to the family of God means for how we can create and embrace belonging- through our everyday work and rest- for those often left out of the conversation. 00:00 Introduction to the Series 02:10 Brokenness and Redemption in Becoming a Father 07:24 The Beautiful Gift and Terrifying Responsibility of Children 12:58 Major League Dads 18:33 Supporting Men to Become Phenomenal Fathers 24:21 How Jesus Supported the Twelve 27:25 Growth in Ministry 32:41 From Local Pregnancy Centers to a National Organization 41:16 How Distance Breeds Self-Righteousness 46:09 How Different Industries Can Connect to This Topic 55:24 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Teena is joined by Esau McCaulley, PhD and John Onwuchekwa, DMin to talk about the narratives that shape our life and faith and the power of narrative in hospitality, business and theology. John shares his journey with Portrait coffee and then into his time curating conversations around grief and hope, connected with his book, We Go On. Esau opens up his story with Reading while Black and the shift into writing a much more personal narrative, How Far to the Promised Land. They also chat about their favorite coffee beans, Esau’s new church plant and the elusive nature of “success”. Watch this conversation on our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShHjeH27DZ0&t=3678s Explore more from Esau McCaulley: https://esaumccaulley.com/ Explore more from John Onwuchekwa: https://www.johno.co/ Discover the Global Faith and Work Initiative here: https://www.globalfaithandwork.com/ Learn more about the Surge Network here: https://www.surgenetwork.com/ 00:00 Introduction to the Series 01:24 Meet the Guests: Dr. Esau McCauley and John Onwuchekwa 06:32 John's Coffee Business Journey 13:56 The Impact of Narrative on Business 22:45 Esau's Journey and Reflections on Ministry 34:39 The Provocative Nature of the Book 35:02 Unexpected Success and Public Attention 35:37 Navigating Fame and Personal Boundaries 37:05 Embracing the Impact of 'Reading While Black' 38:38 Family Dynamics and Hometown Recognition 40:03 Intentional Church Leadership 45:02 The Role of Liturgy in Personal Faith 47:03 Diverse Church Experiences 51:46 Writing and Touring: The Emotional Toll 01:03:57 The Power of Storytelling and Grief 01:07:51 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In this episode, Erick Goss shares his profound journey of following the Spirit into new territories of his life and vocation. From his beginnings at the Naval Academy through his time at Amazon and into nearly facing bankruptcy while building a Christian Children's media company, Erick discusses the importance of carefully listening to God and to those he works alongside. When he introduces us to Minno Kids, he emphasizes the critical yet often overlooked need for investing in children's spiritual education and family formation. Through personal highs and lows, Eric reveals how his deep reliance on God's guidance and collaboration with others has shaped his approach to creating impactful content that communicates the gospel to young hearts and minds. Discover Minno Kids: www.gominno.com Find more about Erick here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erickgoss/ Learn more about the Surge Network: www.surgenetwork.com Explore the Global Faith & Work Initiative: www.globalfaithandwork.com Timeline 00:00 - Introduction 02:20 - Discerning God's call 07:52 - Getting into Children's Media 11:50 - The Why Behind the What 16:07 - The Humility of Collaboration 18:25 - Navigating Power Dynamics in Collaboration 25:01 - Curiosity in Leadership 27:22 - Wisdom from the Mouths of Babes (And Everyone Else) 31:49 - Kingdom of God as Joy in the Workplace 33:54 - Flipping the Corporate Ladder 49:32 - Formation through Content

Episode Summary: Melissa Peak joins the podcast to discuss her vocational journey from delivering newspapers in Canada to leading significant roles at Amazon Web Services and now serving at the digital consultancy firm, Servant. Melissa shares how faith, leadership, and innovative thinking have woven through her career and personal life, including unconventional family decisions alongside her husband. She delves into Servant's mission to support the global church in the digital era, ensuring impactful use of technology for kingdom work. She closes with a powerful example of how Servant is aiding Every Mother's Advocate to scale their preventive approach in foster care across nine states. This episode continues our series on belonging through embracing the tensions of belonging to this generation. In a changing world with conflicting expectations and new tools emerging by the minute, how do we navigate belonging to this current moment as Christians? Melissa offers an example rooted in humility, prayer and the conviction of personal calling. 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:28 Melissa's Vocational Journey as a woman called to leadership 04:08 Being present to the journey- reflections and regrets 09:47 Balancing Career and Family- Unconventional decisions 15:41 Navigating Countercultural Choices 20:20 Faith and Leadership 23:55 Rediscovering the centrality of worship and prayer 27:48 Rejecting “mom guilt” and opportunities for independence 29:45 Technology as a tool 30:37 Servant's Mission and Impact 36:46 Collaborative Leadership in the Faith Ecosystem 42:29 Every Mother's Advocate: A Success Story Discover more about the work of Servant: http://www.servant.io/about Find out more about the Global Faith and Work Initiative: www.globalfaithandwork.com/ And the Surge Network: www.surgenetwork.com/ Watch this conversation on our youtube channel: https://youtu.be/KrTmFlNwmL8?si=2lSnTGXWoJnAOt_z

Teena Dare talks with Lauren Clark, co-founder of Tamarisk Community, as she shares her journey in creating belonging for young adults aging out of the foster care system in her community. Lauren always knew she wanted to work with kids in vulnerable situations, but it wasn't until she was faced with the realities of kiddos in social services in her own backyard that she found clarity for her next steps. And then the ones after that. This Spring Series is about the radical nature of belonging within the family of God. Lauren leads the way into the next few months by introducing some of the devastating realities that young people face when they enter adulthood without having a family to belong to. But she offers hope- the hope of a shared table, the hope that can show through the cracks of trauma as employers and communities become more informed and saturated in grace. Lauren also beautifully describes the way she has found Jesus in these low places and discovered an unmatched intimacy as she seeks to serve the very ones that Jesus came to love. 00:00 Introduction to Series and Episode 03:04 The Beginning of a Calling 04:03 Discovering a Passion for Foster Care 05:30 From Education to Social Work 07:06 Starting a Ministry for Foster Families 08:57 Launching Tamarisk 11:03 The Power of a Long Car Ride 14:24 Leaders Who Have Lived it 22:15 Closer to Suffering, Closer to Jesus 23:39 The Importance of Empathy and Trauma-Informed Care 31:58 Big Dreams for the Future Link to Resources: You can find Tamarisk Community on Instagram @tamarisk.community Or online at tamarisk.community Find out more about the Global Faith and Work Initiative: https://www.globalfaithandwork.com/ And the Surge Network: https://www.surgenetwork.com/ Watch our conversation on our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gK1oXZyZLwg

In the final episode of this season of the podcast, Alistair Chiu, along with two other Christian leaders, give us an inside look at how faith and work movements are being developed in the places they live. When it comes to developing movements like the ones described in this podcast, we can be tempted to assume that a “one size fits all” model will work. However, we are reminded in this episode of the need for faithful contextualization to meet the needs and questions of the city we are seeking to reach. As workers across the city press into integrating faith and work, the light of Christ within us will begin shining in the darkest of places. But cultivating these kind of movements will take a high level of adaptability, working with people that are different from us, and a deep desire to have alignment with co-laborers not as a prerequisite to relationship but as a by-product. And through all of this effort and strategy, we entrust ourselves to the One who will one day reign as King in our cities as it is in heaven. This marks the end of our journey of hearing global expressions of faith in work and rest. If you haven’t listened to all of the previous episodes and guests, please check them out. Resources related to this episode: Learn more about City to City Asia Pacific: https://citytocityasiapacific.com/ Learn more about Alistair Chiu’s church: https://www.newcitychurchhk.com/ Learn more about The Global Faith and Work Initiative: https://www.globalfaithandwork.com/ Learn more about the Surge Network https://www.surgenetwork.com TIME STAMPS 00:00 Introduction to Podcast 2:09 Where Alistair is living and how he got there 6:47 How did the work culture in Hong Kong shape your ministry there? 9:26 Did you find that the faith and work resources fit well within Hong Kong? 14:49 What was birthed with recognizing the gap in the faith and work materials for the Hong Kong context? 17:50 Stories of people working through the faith and work cohort 23:59 Where do you see God reflected in the city of Hong Kong and how can we pray for the city? 27:22 Introducing two more Global Faith and Work Leaders 31:23 How the marketplace is central to the ecosystem of God’s work in the world 32:38 How scaffolding relates to supporting movements in various cities 37:00 Best practices for starting faith and work movements in cities 40:41 What creating faith and work movements have taught them about working with others 47:05 What practices have you developed to work with different people than you and live out the gospel?

In this episode, Bijan Mirtolooi helps us explore how the city of London is experiencing spiritual renewal and religious curiosity giving Christians an incredible opportunity to winsomely declare good news. In his work as a pastor of Reality Church London and The London Project, Bijan has an ardent desire to equip ministry leaders and everyday disciples to see their work as an integral part of their discipleship to Jesus. Yet also to understand that from the first pages of Scripture, God is one who always pairs work with rest and invites us to the same. Would we pray alongside him to see the Church in London steward this incredible moment in history for the city to rejoice because Jesus has been put on display through the unified witness of God’s people. Resources related to this episode: Learn more about Bijan’s church Reality Church London: https://www.realitychurch.london/ Learn more about The London Project: https://thelondonproject.co.uk/ Learn more about Gotham Fellowship: https://www.faithandworkgotham.com/ Learn more about The Global Faith and Work Initiative: https://www.globalfaithandwork.com/ Learn more about the Surge Network https://www.surgenetwork.com Timestamps (Edited Timing) 00:00 Introduction 01:09 How Bijan and his family decided to move to London 4:40 Stories of how London is growing in openness to religion and spirituality 11:42 What is the London Project and how it is facilitating a faith and work movement 15:36 How Lesslie Newbigin in the 1970s encouraged churches to equip every member of their Church when it comes to their daily work 18:39 How Bijan has seen people live creatively and faithfully in their industries 22:14 How rest is integral to discipleship 28:50 Where do you see God uniquely put on display in London and how can we pray for London?

Our guest on the podcast today is Christel Ngnambi, the consultant CEO for Imago Dei, which is a network of professionals seeking to ask questions and seek answers to the biggest challenges of their industry and discover how Christianity might offer good news in that area of human life. In the episode, Christel showcases how the increasing secularization in francophone (french speaking) culture is ultimately not an obstacle to the Christian witness but a genuine opportunity. Yet, he suggests, there is power when Christians begin with the questions, concerns, and fears of the people and industries where they find themselves and then egnage those questions deeply with Scripture. In other words, as Christel says, we need to listen to the world around us as we engage the Word. Listen in as Christel shares tangible ways Imago Dei has provided pathways for non-Christians to experience a distinct, culturally relevant, and winsome Christian witness. Resources related to this episode: Learn more about Christel’s work with Imago Dei https://www.imagodei.fr Learn more about The Global Faith and Work Initiative: https://www.globalfaithandwork.com/ Learn more about the Surge Network https://www.surgenetwork.com Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 2:25 How Christel partnered to start Imago Dei and their work within many industries 5:35 What the word “francophone” means and how faith and work is unique in the French-speaking world. 14:20 How we must start first with the questions of the context to explore how the gospel is good news there 19:28 How the fashion industry is a case study for listening and speaking the gospel in relevant ways 24:05 How non-Christians are becoming curious about Christianity through the arts 31:12 What are the next questions coming in Western culture and ways Christians can seek to be a renewing presence in the face of them? 36:05 What is one characteristic of God as a worker that you see reflected in your city and how can we pray for you and your context?

In this episode, we are privileged to hear Pastor Mila Palozzi share, with joy and vibrancy, how the gospel gives us a lens to see beauty everywhere in our city and through our work. She shares practical ways she has cultivated a faith and work perspective in her local church through a variety of avenues that hopefully will encourage and inspire you in your context. Mila challenges those in her culture- and us- to not see work as a necessary curse but rather to see work as the unique contribution we get to make for our city and ultimately for the Kingdom of God. We hope Mila’s gospel radiance inspires you to imagine afresh the city and work God has placed you in. Resources related to this episode: Learn more about Mila’s church: https://www.hopera.co/scopri-la-fede Learn more about The Global Faith and Work Initiative: https://www.globalfaithandwork.com/ Learn more about the Surge Network https://www.surgenetwork.com Timestamps 00:00 Podcast Introduction 01:43 The work and life of Mila Palozzi as a pastor in Rome 3:36 How Mila’s previous career in banking drew her into the faith and work space 7:47 How Mila pursues four main avenues to help people capture a vision of faith and work in her church 14:00 How Mila started new communities around variety of subjects 17:40 How Mila has experienced the depth of the gospel in her city 26:27 What is an aspect of God that you see on display in Rome and how can we pray for the church in Italy?

In this episode, Teena is joined by Amma Amegashie who serves as the West Africa Operations Manager for City to City Africa. She currently leads the Purpose Beyond Paycheck cohort in Accra, Ghana. Amma loves the Lord, loves the city which she lives in, and hopes to see the city, its people and all the industries being renewed by the gospel of Jesus Christ. She lives in the city of Accra with her beloved husband, Selasi, and enjoys reading, listening to music and watching God's beautiful nature. What is clear from this conversation is that Amma resists any form of a truncated gospel that compartmentalizes the Christian life to a single day of the week. The cohort she leads works to imagine what a Kingdom presence might look and taste like in various spheres of society and work. Would you be encouraged by her words to us: “If your identity is truly in Christ Jesus, it doesn’t matter if you are the CEO or the least in rank. You don’t find your identity in any of this but you find your identity in Christ Jesus and what he has done on the cross. That he deeply loves you, and we are his children.” TIME STAMPS: 00:00 Introduction and Amma’s Bio 1:40 Where Amma lives and works 4:33 How an episode of the Faith and Work podcast helped Amma re-imagine administration 7:56 What drew Amma into the Faith and Work space 11:25 What is the church like in Ghana? 14:41 How Amma has helped people experience a gospel for all of life 20:30 How insurance can be for the glory of God 26:40 Where do you see brokenness in the industries of your city and how God longs to restore 33:40 How visiting a cookie factory changed one person’s perspective on work 37:40 If you had to pick just one characteristic as a worker that you see on display in your city, what would it be? How can we be praying for the church in Ghana? Resources related to this episode: Learn more about the Ghana Fellowship of Evangelical Students https://ghafes.org/who-we-are/ Learn more about The Global Faith and Work Initiative https://www.globalfaithandwork.com/ Learn more about the Surge Network https://www.surgenetwork.com/

In this podcast episode, Teena Dare gets to have a conversation with Marcelo Robles who lives in Buenos Aires and is a pastor, practitioner, and key participant in the movement of God in his city. What’s clear from the interview is that Marcelo captures the vision perfectly of seeing our everyday work and our understanding of our faith deeply integrated in all of life. But he didn’t always share this vision. Listen in as Marcelo unpacks how was able to deconstruct the false dichotomy of sacred and secular through his work at a university, in his ministry, through personal challenges, and a myriad of church planting experiences. The Church has much to learn from this faithful brother who encourages us to remember our one calling in the gospel with many occupational expressions. Resources related to this episode: More Info About Marcelo Robles and his ministry https://globaloutreach.org/giving/missionary-details/marcelo-robles About La Misión Church https://iplamision.org/sobre-nosotros/ About the RUE University Network https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1037300417189588 Learn more about The Global Faith and Work Initiative here. https://www.globalfaithandwork.com/about Learn more about the Surge Network here https://www.surgenetwork.com Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and Marcello’s bio 1:49 Where Marcello lives, serves and does for work 2:53 How the city of Buenos Aires is unique and an expression of a variety of cultures and cities 4:50 Why we need to stop using the term: bi-vocational and instead use: “co-occupational” 13:12 Why we need a holistic and integrated gospel for all of life 16:30 Stories of how God is at work in the university 22:45 How one person’s proximity with the poor forever changed his life 29:30 How God is displayed as a worker in Buenos Aires and how you and I can pray for Buenos Aires

When it comes to the integration of faith and work, it is never generic but always specific to the context we are in. The conversations around faith and work in a white collar setting are going to be drastically different than the conversations and questions of those working at the margins. In this episode, Abraham Cho and Kimberly Deckel explore how tangible expressions of how faith and work have been integrated in their cities and churches. But what’s clear from the perspective of these two practitioners (Abraham and Kimberly) is that a missing link in the faith and work conversation is the necessity of having mutuality with those at the margins. Without genuine friendship with the overlooked and the poor, we will lack the necessary relational knowledge needed to steward our power effectively in industries and workplaces. Listen in as we imagine together in this podcast what flourishing for all might look like when the margins are centered. RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE Learn more about City to City's Global Faith and Work Initiative: https://www.globalfaithandwork.com Learn more about Kimberly’s Church: Church of the Cross Austin https://www.cotcaustin.org Learn more about the Surge Network https://www.surgenetwork.com TIME STAMPS Introduction to the series and Bios 00:00 In the faith and work space, what has your work been about in recent years? 2:05 How the conversation of faith and work is different depending on your context and invites you to take the posture of a learner 5:30 How the simple and ordinary practices in our workplaces are the catalyst for a rich expression for faith and work integration 9:40 How different traditions (that we are often unaware of) can provide beautiful windows of tangible ways faith and work can come together 13:50 How the only way to faithfully steward our power is through developing a mutuality of relationship with those at the margins 23:57 How a vision of genuine friendship and Kingdom collaboration is being imagined in New York City and Austin, Texas 34:08 How do we understand God as a good worker in the way he operates in our cities and prayers we have for flourishing in the years to come 44:06

There’s no question that we’re called to love our neighbor but many of us feel like we’ve lost the art. We’re burnt-out, lacking motivation, or feeling overwhelmed with life. In this episode Brielle shares her own story and helps unpack why so many of us are feeling this strain. She invites us to join her on the journey of healing through being with God in ways that restore us to love just as we were made to. Resources related to this episode: Learn about the Daily Breadth App: https://dailybreadth.app/default Listen to Brielle’s Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-little-bit-unstoppable/id1620112094 Learn more about The Global Faith and Work Initiative here: www.globalfaithandwork.com/ Learn more about the Surge Network here: www.surgenetwork.com/ This episode was produced by Abby Drachenberg and hosted by Teena Dare. Timestamps: Introduction to Knowing God in Work and Rest and Brielle Goheen: 0:00 How did physical and mental health struggles begin to reframe spirituality and vocation? 3:02 How did you discover a new calling? 7:47 How do you now understand the embodied nature of things like prayer and gratitude and how have you incorporated them into a "digital sacred space?" 11:55 How can we love our neighbor without burning out? 18:21 What is the "tend or befriend" survival instinct and how does it impact us? 23:54 How do we embrace the uniqueness of how we best love others? 27:56 How can we cultivate love through our work when the part we play is removed from the people it's meant to serve? 31:51 Tell us about someone whose work is often overlooked and how your journey has helped you see them with new eyes? 35:10

What does it mean to see? Our understanding of this seemingly simple concept has evolved through the years and so has our sense of what it means to “see” God. In this episode, Dr. John DelHousaye talks about optical theory, the pure in heart seeing God, how truth relates to reality, and how all of this intersects with our daily rhythms of work and rest. Resources related to this episode: Follow Dr. DelHousaye on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jdelhousaye?lang=en Learn more about The Global Faith and Work Initiative here: www.globalfaithandwork.com/ Learn more about the Surge Network here: www.surgenetwork.com/ This episode was produced by Abby Drachenberg and hosted by Teena Dare. Timestamps: Introduction to Knowing God in Work and Rest and Dr. John DelHousaye 0:00 How can we know God through the Visio Dei? 1:19 What is a fuller understanding of the word truth? 11:08 How can work be a lens for us in our everyday lives? 17:37 Explaining the value of spending time in the Gospels 22:33 How we can connect communion and baptism to everyday life 26:53 How can we participate in making God more seeable in the world? 30:27 How does God help you see someone the world may overlook? 35:31

In this episode Bjorn Wagner and Teena Dare unpack the concept of habitus. The workplace is one of the subcultures that shape our habits which slowly train us to feel, think and act in certain ways. Björn invites us to grow in awareness of opportunities to be reformed into the likeness of Christ in our work and rest. Resources related to this episode: French sociologist, Pierre Bourdieu: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierre_Bourdieu Book: The Power of Habit https://www.amazon.com/Power-Habit-What-Life-Business/dp/081298160X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+power+of+habit&qid=1679586785&sr=8-1 To connect with Björn, find him on Instagram at: bjoernlarswagner or email him at bjoernlwagner@gmail.com Learn more about The Global Faith and Work Initiative here: https://www.globalfaithandwork.com/ Learn more about the Surge Network here: https://www.surgenetwork.com/ This episode was produced by Abby Drachenberg, and hosted by Teena Dare. Timestamps Introduction to Knowing God in Work and Rest and Björn Wagner 0:00 Introducing habitus 1:31 Why is this concept important for us? 10:45 How does invisible culture shape our visible habits? 16:26 Give us an example of this for our everyday 20:09 Do we have any power to change the habitus in our workplace? 26:36 Small actions that can bear witness in big ways 30:05 Tell us about someone whose work is often overlooked that you see with new vision 38:10

In this episode we get to hear from both Missy Wallace and Blake Schwarz about two spiritual practices that help nourish their intimacy with God. Missy shares about her first (and ongoing) practice of taking “silent days” with God and how it carves out space to hear from and deeply commune with Him. Blake tells us about his weekly practice of fasting and how his understanding of its formative power has evolved through the years. Resources related to this episode: On practicing Silence: Article: https://redeemercitytocity.com/articles-stories/a-day-of-silence Central Commons: https://www.centralcommons.org/ Gotham Fellowship: https://www.faithandworkgotham.com/ On Fasting: Celebration of Discipline Book: https://www.amazon.com/Celebration-Discipline-Special-Anniversary-Spiritual/dp/0062803883/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3TDWD8WVEV3L3&keywords=celebration+of+discipline+by+richard+foster&qid=1681417458&sprefix=celebration+of+discipl%2Caps%2C1110&sr=8-1 Practices of Love Book: https://www.amazon.com/Practices-Love-Spiritual-Disciplines-World-ebook/dp/B01N10VZKQ?ref_=ast_author_mpb Learn more about The Global Faith and Work Initiative here: www.globalfaithandwork.com/ Learn more about the Surge Network here: www.surgenetwork.com/ This episode was produced by Abby Drachenberg, and hosted by Teena Dare. Timestamps: Introduction to Knowing God in Work and Rest Missy Wallace and Blake Schwarz 0:00 Where do you see the need for us to press into God’s presence at work? 1:33 What did it feel like going into the day of silence? 6:09 How often do you practice days of silence? 17:01 Tell us about someone whose work reflects Christ to you 19:28 Can you explain the concept of Central Commons? 21:51 What are the initial buds of fruit? 24:08 How has fasting helped you commune with God in your work and life? 29:15

Many of us struggle to find the space to deeply engage with God. When we do, it is often removed from the rhythms of our everyday life. Denise Daniels offers us a vision for weaving spiritual disciplines right into the rhythms of our daily work and rest to help us live before the face of God. She draws from the insightful book that she co-authored, Working in the Presence of God, to present us with creative and timely ideas about how we can regularly connect with God throughout our workdays. Resources mentioned: Working in the Presence of God: Book https://www.amazon.com/Working-Presence-God-Spiritual-Practices/dp/1683072227/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1MQ456MCT3ILC&keywords=working+in+the+presence+of+god+spiritual+practices+for+everyday+work&qid=1680044122&sprefix=working+in+the+pres%2Caps%2C144&sr=8-1 Practices for Working in the Presence of God: Guided Journal https://www.amazon.com/Practices-Working-Presence-God-Journal/dp/1683074041/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1MQ456MCT3ILC&keywords=working+in+the+presence+of+god+spiritual+practices+for+everyday+work&qid=1680044077&sprefix=working+in+the+pres%2Caps%2C144&sr=8-4 Film Series: Faith and Co. https://faithandco.spu.edu/ Learn more about The Global Faith and Work Initiative here: https://www.globalfaithandwork.com/ Learn more about the Surge Network here: https://www.surgenetwork.com/ Timestamps: Introduction to Knowing God in Work and Rest and Dr. Denise Daniels 0:00 How Denise found her way in the Faith and Work space 2:00 What is the “third-way” of becoming attentive to God at work? 6:28 Why is it important to evaluate our current rhythms before adding new ones? 11:31 How to practice Surrendering the Calendar 17:16 How to practice gratitude and lament in the workplace 20:49 What is the Prayer of Examen and how can we apply it to our lives? 26:07 Tell us about someone whose work is often overlooked that reflects Christ to you? 34:50 This episode was produced by Abby Drachenberg and hosted by Teena Dare.