Drawing is a playful activity that many children take up, but drop by the time they become adults. Drawing can also be a worshipful, working activity. Ron Adair joins Dan on this episode to talk about his work as an illustrator, which has spanned decades and produced beautiful portraits for all kinds of uses. Ron talks about what it takes to be a successful artist and why art is valuable for the Christian life.
How do we balance impact and profit when we're investing? What if we're hoping for a deeper spiritual impact with our investments? Brett Smith, founder and director of the Center for Social Entrepreneurship at Miami University and the Leading Integration of Faith and Entrepreneurship program, joins Dan Doriani on this episode to talk about Christians making profit and impact with their businesses and investments.
Even when we're working to benefit our corner of the world, we can fall into "work-ism," where work becomes our primary source of meaning and purpose. Clay Smith, a previous finance professional turned pastor, joins Dan on this episode to talk about how God's Word not only encourages our work but also puts limits on it. Dan and Clay dive deep into the temptations we face and examples of how we can resist them.
We bring all of who we are into our jobs, including our emotions. We might feel like emotions have no place in the workplace, but this is unrealistic and might lead to some unintended emotional consequences. Jonathan Pennington, author of “Jesus the Great Philosopher,” joins Dan to talk about our emotions, and why they should lead us to deep questions about ourselves and about God. Jonathan's Book: Jesus the Great Philosopher Landing Page — Jonathan T. Pennington
Should we leave our every day lives at the door when we come to worship? Is there a way for us to worship in a way that’s unique to our work? Matthew Kaemingk, Associate Professor at Fuller Theological Seminary and founder of Worship for Workers, joins Dan to talk about how God’s people in the past have connected their work to their worship, and how we might do the same. Worship for Workers: https://worshipforworkers.com/ Dr. Kaemingk: https://www.matthewkaemingk.com/
Christopher Frost is a trial lawyer and an elder in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). He joins Dan to talk about trial law, which isn’t (usually) like what we see on TV. In this episode, Christopher explains how his faith challenges him to honor everyone, protect his clients, and uphold the truth even when the stakes are high.
Should you be concerned about AI negatively impacting your workplace, home, school, or church? Dr. Jonathan Barlow holds degrees in philosophy and theology, and he currently works as the Associate Director of the Data Science Center at Mississippi State University. In this episode, Dr. Barlow joins Dan to talk about Artificial Intelligence–what it does well, where it comes up short, and ways we can use it with caution and wisdom.
Music has the ability to comfort, to inspire, to bring us to a place of worship. Sandra McCracken has been making music that does all of that for several decades. Sandra has had a successful solo career and has been a member of several influential and well-known groups. Perhaps best known for her recent work crafting songs from the Psalms intended for congregational singing, Sandra and Dan discuss the nature of songcraft in this episode. How does inspiration strike – or does it? And why the Psalms are such fertile ground to compose modern hymns. To find out more about Dr. Dan Doriani and the Center for Faith and Work, visit our website.
“Our creativity is better with seasons of rest,” says Kelly Kapic, author of You’re Only Human: How your limits reflect God’s Design and Why That’s Good News and today's guest on Working with Dan Doriani. Rest is a reflection of our limitations, and limitations are more broadly a sign of our humanness. God made us finite, with boundaries to what we can accomplish. Our creatureliness, our dependency, and our finitude lead us toward humility, or at least it ought to. Dan and Kelly work through all the implications of being human in this illuminating conversation. We’re giving away a few copies of Kelly’s book—click here to enter for the opportunity to win You’re Only Human, provided by Brazos Press. To find out more about Dr. Dan Doriani and the Center for Faith and Work, visit our website.
Suffering is at the core of the Christian story, yet our experience of suffering as Christians creates all kinds of cognitive, spiritual, and emotional dissonance. Tim Challies, Dan's guest on this episode of Working with Dan Doriani, explicitly identifies this tension when he asks: "When we faced this time of tragedy, it was the time to ask: what is all this theology going to do for you? In your moment of need, are you going to turn away from it, or are you going to go deeper into it?" Not only did Tim go deeper into it, but he also channeled his grief through his work. The resulting product was his book Seasons of Sorrow. Listen as Dan and Tim discuss the death of Tim's son, the gospel hope behind the sorrow of that loss, and how work – particularly writing – was Tim's way of processing and publicly healing. We're giving away a few copies of Tim's book—click here to enter for the opportunity to win Seasons of Sorrow, provided by Zondervan. To learn more about Dr. Dan Doriani and the Center for Faith and Work, visit our website.
What are the challenges that female executives face in today's business climate? What is the likelihood of female entrepreneurs finding the funding they need to start their businesses? Is it possible to lead a business when your partner is also your spouse? Lisa Nichols, Dan's guest on Working with Dan Doriani, addresses these questions and more. Her experience leading Technology Partners over the last 30 years has given her incredible insight and understanding into a believer's role in shaping the workplace culture and providing much-needed mentorship to women in business. Listen to Lisa’s podcast, Something Extra To find out more about Dr. Dan Doriani and the Center for Faith and Work, visit our website.
The stories always come out afterward: churches fall apart, ministries fail, and congregants carry hurt with them for years. The issue of spiritual abuse in the church is both deeply painful but also relevant. We have heard the stories, listened to the podcasts, and seen or experienced the damage ourselves. In this episode of Working with Dan Doriani, Dan talks with Michael Kruger, author of the recently published Bully Pulpit: Confronting the Problem of Spiritual Abuse in the Church. They discuss the book, the nature of abuse in churches, and what there is to be done about it. For instance, could it be possible to prevent abuse before it even begins by writing job descriptions featuring firm accountability and deep transparency and emphasizing servanthood over power and humility over stardom? Click here to enter a giveaway for Michael’s Bully Pulpit, provided courtesy of Zondervan. To find out more about Dr. Dan Doriani and the Center for Faith and Work, visit our website.
Addiction has a pervasive impact on our culture, ranging from legally available opioids and alcohol to illicit narcotics; addiction even manifests itself in mundane areas of our lives as well. The challenge to overcome and conquer addiction can seem overwhelming to those held captive by it. And it is too often the case that relapse is experienced as an all-encompassing failure. In this episode of Working with Dan Doriani, Dan talks with Dr. Nii Addy, a professor at Yale and an expert in the neurobiology of addiction. On a hopeful note, Dr. Addy argues that relapse is but one step along the way to success; in fact, repeated attempts are the greatest indicator of success in breaking addiction. Listen as Dan and Nii discuss our brain's role in addiction, recovery, and the healing power of prayer. Listen to Dr. Addy’s podcast Addy Hour. To learn more about Dr. Dan Doriani and the Center for Faith and Work, visit our website.
Olasky explains the world of publishing and offers his definition of conservatism. The author of many books about faith and politics revisits the concept of compassionate conservatism, which he championed for decades. Enter here for an opportunity to win Olasky's latest book Reforming Journalism courtesy of P&R Publishing. Connect with us! Our website: https://www.faithandworkstl.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/faithandworkstl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faithandworkstl/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuD3xLksTdBhMX0R3lTY4gQ Purchase Dan's latest book: https://www.prpbooks.com/book/work-that-makes-a-difference
Watson practices law for a large firm litigating judicial decisions that seem both mistaken and strategic enough to challenge. Watson explains how his firm decides to take up a case and how they work to reverse judicial mistakes in areas like free speech and the so-called wall between church and state. Connect with us! Our website: https://www.faithandworkstl.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/faithandworkstl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faithandworkstl/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuD3xLksTdBhMX0R3lTY4gQ Purchase Dan's latest book: https://www.prpbooks.com/book/work-that-makes-a-difference
With degrees and mentoring in traditional physical therapy, in treating chronic pain, and in “manual training,” Josh Borgmyer is one of the go-to therapists in his region. Josh marvels at the design of the human body and aims to work with God’s design to help many people regain muscular and skeletal health without surgery. He also reflects on the experience of seeing things about the body that no one else sees (yet). P&R Books has provided a few copies of Dan’s book Work That Makes a Difference to giveaway. Enter here for an opportunity to win a copy. Connect with us! Our website: https://www.faithandworkstl.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/faithandworkstl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faithandworkstl/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuD3xLksTdBhMX0R3lTY4gQ Purchase Dan's latest book: https://www.prpbooks.com/book/work-that-makes-a-difference
Matt Pierson has played bass on over a thousand studio albums and for countless concerts, often with essentially no time to prepare. Matt tells us how that is possible, how things really work in a recording studio and how years of experience shape his skills. He explains how his faith shapes his musicianship and enabled him to recover from a catastrophic injury to his hand. P&R Books has provided a few copies of Dan’s book Work: It's Purpose, Dignity, and Transformation to giveaway. Enter here for an opportunity to win a copy. Connect with us! Our website: https://www.faithandworkstl.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/faithandworkstl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faithandworkstl/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuD3xLksTdBhMX0R3lTY4gQ Purchase Dan's latest book: https://www.prpbooks.com/book/work-that-makes-a-difference
As a professor of English, Karen Swallow Prior argues that reading both shapes character and requires character, including patience, prudence, and love. Dr. Prior offers Christian perspectives on events for the New York Times and the Atlantic, taking up the role of public theologian. Although she never sought one, she has a "platform" – and explains why it is ill-advised to seek a platform. If you would like to enrich your reading life, enter here for the opportunity to win a copy of Karen's book On Reading Well, provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group. Connect with us! Our website: https://www.faithandworkstl.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/faithandworkstl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faithandworkstl/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuD3xLksTdBhMX0R3lTY4gQ Purchase Dan's latest book: https://www.prpbooks.com/book/work-that-makes-a-difference
Julius Kim is the man chosen to lead The Gospel Coalition after Tim Keller and Don Carson. Dr. Kim directs one of the largest Christian media platforms. Under his leadership, TGC has expanded to every inhabited continent and is available on almost any device. Julius's textbook on preaching offers a fount of information for new preachers and a tune-up for experienced speakers. Enter a drawing for the opportunity to win a copy of Dr. Kim's book, Preaching the Whole Counsel of God, provided courtesy of Zondervan Publishing. Connect with us! Our website: https://www.faithandworkstl.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/faithandworkstl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faithandworkstl/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuD3xLksTdBhMX0R3lTY4gQ Purchase Dan's latest book: https://www.prpbooks.com/book/work-that-makes-a-difference
Tony Bancroft is the animator and director who has brought you some of your favorite childhood characters like Pumba and Kronk! Dan and Tony talk Disney, disappointment, and seeing God, even in the midst of your failure. "There's a romantic idea of being creative. Shut the door and create. But creating is communal." Check out Tony's podcast with his brother Tom: The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast Connect with us! Our website: https://www.faithandworkstl.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/faithandworkstl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faithandworkstl/ YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCuD3xLksTdBhMX0R3lTY4gQ Purchase Dan's latest book: https://www.prpbooks.com/book/work-that-makes-a-difference