God's Work

Who's actually helping you get your work done, and are you tapping into help you're missing? In this episode, Tom Nelson tells the story of Dr Matt Earnest, an interventional cardiologist who, in the middle of high-stakes surgery, relies on far more than his own training. On his 17-minute drive to the hospital for a middle of the night emergency, Matt talks with God, asking for wisdom, clarity and the right words for whatever the moment demands. Drawing on Genesis, Psalm 121 and Paul's letter to the Corinthians, Tom unpacks the Hebrew word "ezer", helper, and shows how God was never meant to be a distant observer of your work, but an active partner in it. You'll learn: -Why God designed us not to work alone, from the very beginning -How the Psalmist's cry "my help comes from the Lord" applies directly to your Monday -Three simple practices for inviting God into your workday: remembering, asking and giving thanks -Why even the most highly trained professionals can't take full credit for their best work You were never created to be self-sufficient. The Triune God is your most important workplace helper, ready to give you wisdom, strength and steady presence.

What kind of witness for Christ are you at work, and are people picking up on it without you saying a word? In this episode, Tom Nelson reflects on a chance conversation on a plane, where a stranger asked him, out of nowhere, "Are you a Christian?" Drawing on Paul's striking metaphor in 2 Corinthians, Tom unpacks what it means to be "the aroma of Christ," and how our witness at work is shaped by far more than the words we say. Tom explores how a distinctly Christlike character, in our attitudes, our treatment of others and the quality of our work, becomes a fragrance that others notice, whether we realise it or not. You'll learn: -Why your non-verbal witness often makes your verbal witness credible -How self-sacrifice, not self-advancement, marks a Christlike presence at work -Why the fruit of the Spirit is one of the clearest signals of Christ in you -How the excellence of your work itself can point others towards God You are never just doing a job. In your attitudes, your actions and the work of your hands, you are exuding a fragrance, one that draws people towards life, or repels them.

What does loving your neighbour actually look like in your Monday world of work? In this episode, Tom Nelson tells the story of Thomas Kim, who founded a car wash business not just to turn a profit, but to open doors of economic opportunity for vulnerable young people in his Chicago community. Tom then turns to the Old Testament story of Ruth and Boaz, where a landowner's quiet attentiveness to a vulnerable foreigner changes the entire course of her life, and ultimately the biblical story itself. Drawing on the book of Ruth and Jesus's words in Matthew 25, you'll discover that neighbourly love isn't an add-on to your work. It's meant to be woven into the very fabric of it. You'll learn: -Why attentiveness, not grand gestures, is where neighbourly love begins -How Boaz used his position to protect and provide for Ruth, without ever exploiting his power -Practical ways to empower others in your workplace through mentorship, advocacy and opportunity -Why Jesus says that what you do for "the least of these," you do for him Your work is never just about you. Somewhere in your Monday world is a Ruth: someone overlooked, someone vulnerable, someone waiting for a door to open.

Why does workplace anxiety hold such power over your Monday, and what does Jesus actually say about it? In this episode, Tom Nelson tackles what many are calling an anxiety epidemic with mental health professionals estimating one in four of us will face a serious mental health challenge. Many of us know the "Sunday Scaries" all too well: that creeping dread as the weekend winds down and Monday's workload looms. But Tom reveals a truth that changes everything: your anxiety isn't a personal failing to hide. It's something Jesus speaks directly into, with practical wisdom for your everyday work. Drawing on Matthew 6:25–34, Philippians 4:4–7, and Isaiah 41:10, you'll discover why anxiety is not meant to control your work, your relationships or your body and how recognising its warning signs is the first step toward freedom from it. You'll learn: -How to recognise the tell-tale signs of rising anxiety before it takes hold of your work and relationships -What fuels and fans workplace anxiety from organisational change to fear of loss -Why Jesus's teaching to "not be anxious about tomorrow" is deeply practical, not merely spiritual -Two simple, tested practices "walk it out" and "talk it out" for processing anxious thoughts in a healthy way Your work doesn't have to be shaped by fear. As a beloved son or daughter of God, your identity was never meant to rest on what you accomplish it rests securely in whose you are.

What if your work doesn't end when you get to heaven... but is actually preparing you for it? In this episode, Tom Nelson explores one of the Bible's most surprising and hope-filled truths: that work is not merely part of this life, but part of God's eternal plan. Drawing from Jesus' teaching in Matthew 25, His promise in John 14, and the vision of the New Heavens and New Earth in Revelation 21, Tom reveals how your everyday work has lasting significance far beyond this present world. You'll learn: -Why the Bible points to meaningful work in the New Heavens and New Earth. -How Jesus' parable of the talents connects your faithfulness today with your future calling. -What Revelation 21 teaches about God's plan to renew creation rather than replace it. -How an eternal perspective can bring hope, purpose, and perseverance in even the most difficult workplaces. Your Monday work matters far more than you may realize. As a follower of Jesus, every act of faithful service is shaping not only who you are today, but who you are becoming for the glorious work God has prepared for you in the world to come.