Theology of Work
Christian Talk
The Theology of Work (TOW) Project exists to help people explore what the Bible and the Christian faith can contribute to ordinary work.
Location:
Boston, MA
Description:
The Theology of Work (TOW) Project exists to help people explore what the Bible and the Christian faith can contribute to ordinary work.
Twitter:
@theoworkproject
Language:
English
Website:
http://www.theologyofwork.org/
Episodes
Contextualizing Faith and Work
5/4/2017
“When we talk about contextualizing," says Dr. Clint Le Bruyns, "what we are doing theologically and in following Christ in and through the world of work, it’s really about being more inclusive . . . being able to open ourselves up to the fullness of the Body of Christ so that we hear a little bit more clearly what God might be saying through the worldwide Church of God.” In this interview with the Theology of Work Project, Dr. Le Bruyns provides some directives for the faith and work...
Duration:00:18:28
Calling and Giftedness
4/12/2017
Could giftedness be one of the key ways to discern your calling? In this interview with the Theology of Work Project, Bill Hendricks discusses the significance of giftedness for vocation. Bill Hendricks is President of The Giftedness Center, a Dallas based consulting firm specializing in organizational design and strategic people management. https://www.theologyofwork.org/resources/calling-and-giftedness
Duration:00:21:40
How to Get People at Work to Dislike You and Trust You
3/30/2017
How do you get people at work to dislike you and trust you? Listen as Will Messenger preaches on Jesus' parable on the two sons in Matthew 21:28-32. Messenger provides four dares to help transform your relationships at work. Special thanks to Reservoir Church: http://www.reservoirchurch.org/sermon/get-people-dislike-trust-work-parable-two-sons/ https://www.theologyofwork.org/resources/how-to-get-people-at-work-to-dislike-you-and-trust-you
Duration:00:39:55
Does Success at Work Lead to Failure at Home?
3/30/2017
"Our family experience is the most important experience of our lives," says Dr. Armand Nicholi, Jr., "and on the negative side, the breakdown of the family contributes significantly to the major problems confronting society today." Eschewing the family as a political talking point, Dr. Nicholi discusses his research on the effects of inaccessible or absent parents on children at a Marketplace Forum Network event in Boston. In the talk, he also provides practical guidelines for developing a...
Duration:00:44:09
Bridging the Sacred-Secular Divide: Andy Mills
3/30/2017
Nehemiah needed Ezra and Ezra needed Nehemiah. Andy Mills shares how a Theology of Work Project resource helps clarify a concern both pastors and business people have on their roles in building God's kingdom. Visit www.theologyofwork.org and read "Bridging the Sacred-Secular Divide" here: https://www.theologyofwork.org/old-testament/ezra-nehemiah-esther/nehemiah/restoration-of-the-wall-of-jerusalem-nehemiah-11-773/bridging-the-sacred-secular-divide/....
Duration:00:03:48
Reading the Bible Through Workplace Eyes, Clint LeBruyns
3/29/2017
"We've probably been reading the Bible for many many years, but we probably don't think of work when we read it," says Dr. Clint Le Bruyns. In this short interview, he provides an orientation to reading the Bible in the context of work. Dr. Le Bruyns is Senior Lecturer in Theology and Development in the School of Religion and Theology at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. www.theologyofwork.org/resources/reading-the-bible-through-workplace-eyes Twitter:...
Duration:00:03:34
Why Do You Work?
4/25/2016
On February 19, 2016, Andy Mills, co-chair and president of the Theology of Work Project, spoke to business students at the Believers in Business MBA Conference at Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City. https://www.theologyofwork.org/resources/believers-in-business-2016
Duration:00:32:18
Redemption: The Peculiar Calling of Jesus' Followers
12/12/2015
https://www.theologyofwork.org/resources/redemption-the-peculiar-calling-of-jesus-followers/
Duration:00:38:13
You Have Something the World Needs
11/22/2015
You have an inner need to work because you are made in the image of God; it's a good thing that you also have something the world needs through your work. The world needs you to provide your share of your household's needs, to the degree you are able in each season of your life. The world needs you to invest in others' work. Some ways include providing means, welcoming and encouraging, cooperating, appreciating others' work, protecting, partnering, and, of course, buying others' work. God is...
Duration:00:38:19
Balance or Burnout: A Matter of Margin
10/23/2015
This episode features a talk Dr. Richard A. Swenson gave at a Marketplace Network Forum in Boston. You can visit his website at www.richardswenson.org. For more information, visit our home on the web, www.theologyofwork.org, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @TheoWorkProject. http://www.theologyofwork.org/resources/balance-or-burnout-a-matter-of-margin/
Duration:00:57:01
Is Honesty Always the Best Policy? John Brandon
10/6/2015
Welcome to the Theology of Work Podcast. The Theology of Work Project exists to provide a Biblical perspective on faith and work. This episode features a talk John Brandon gave at a Marketplace Network Forum in Boston. John Brandon is Vice President, International at Apple, Inc. Please note, due to technical difficulties, the original recording begins after the first few seconds of Brandon’s talk. http://www.theologyofwork.org/resources/is-honesty-always-the-best-policy
Duration:00:44:42
Facing Success and Failure with the Gospel (Podcast)
9/22/2015
Katherine Leary Alsdorf is Senior Fellow at the Faith, Work & Leadership Initiative at Redeemer City to City. In this interview with Larry Linenschmidt at the Hill Country Institute in Austin, Texas, she speaks freely about struggling with failure. "One of the distinctives of Christians should be that we can face failure, respond to failure and talk about failure more openly than anyone else, because we know it doesn't define us." http://www.theologyofwork.org/resources/HillCountry
Duration:00:51:37
Experiencing God at Work, William Messenger
5/16/2015
Executive Editor of the Theology of Work Project, William Messenger preached this sermon at the Vineyard Christian Fellowship of Greater Boston in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This is the sixth sermon in a series, "God in All Things." http://www.theologyofwork.org/resources/experiencing-god-at-work
Duration:00:39:06
Climbing the Ladder of Success
1/24/2015
Hello and welcome to the Theology of Work Podcast. The Theology of Work Project exists to provide a Biblical perspective on faith and work. This episode features a talk that Andy Mills gave in 1997 at a Marketplace Network forum in Boston. For complete show notes go to www.theologyofwork.org/resources/climbingtheladderofsuccess. For more information, visit our home on the web, www.theologyofwork.org, find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @TheoWorkProject.
Duration:00:54:59
Women in the Workplace: An Interview with Katherine Leary Alsdorf (Podcast)
11/7/2014
Welcome to the Theology of Work podcast. The Theology of Work Project exists to provide a Biblical perspective on faith and work. This episode features an interview with Katherine Leary Alsdorf conducted by Katrina Roe of Hope 103.2 Mornings in Sydney, Australia. Visit their website at www.hope1032.com.au. For complete show notes, go to http://www.theologyofwork.org/resources/katherineinterview.
Duration:00:16:00
The Book of Revelation and Work with Dr. Sean McDonough
10/8/2014
Welcome to the Theology of Work podcast. The Theology of Work Project exists to provide a Biblical perspective on faith and work. In the following interview, Dr. Sean McDonough, a professor of New Testament at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, talks about how the book of Revelation applies to today’s non-church workplaces. Dr. McDonough has taught New Testament at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary since 2000. He also remains active in ministry, teaching Sunday School and preaching...
Duration:00:17:26
Part 5: Getting It Right
9/27/2014
This is the fifth and final talk of Andy Mills' five-part series on faith and work. Andy Mills is the former CEO of the Thomson Financial and Professional Publishing unit of The Thomson Corporation. He currently serves as the Co-Chairman of the Theology of Work Project. For complete show notes, go to www.theologyofwork.org/resources/gettingitright.
Duration:00:59:55
Part 4: The Impact of Work
9/20/2014
This is the fourth talk of Andy Mills' five-part series on faith and work. Andy Mills is the former CEO of the Thomson Financial and Professional Publishing unit of The Thomson Corporation. He currently serves as the Co-Chairman of the Theology of Work Project. For complete show notes, go to www.theologyofwork.org/resources/theimpactofwork.
Duration:00:53:52
Part 3: How Should We Work
9/20/2014
This is the third talk in a series on faith and work given by Andy Mills in the summer of 2013 at Camp of the Woods, New York. Andy Mills is the former CEO of the Thomson Financial and Professional Publishing unit of The Thomson Corporation. He currently serves as the Co-Chairman of the Theology of Work Project. For complete show notes go to www.theologyofwork.org/resources/howshouldwework//
Duration:01:02:04
Part 2: God's Vision for Work
9/18/2014
This is the second talk in a series on faith and work given by Andy Mills in the summer of 2013 at Camp of the Woods, New York. Andy Mills is the former CEO of the Thomson Financial and Professional Publishing unit of The Thomson Corporation. He currently serves as the Co-Chairman of the Theology of Work Project. For complete show notes go to www.theologyofwork.org/resources/godsvisionforwork.
Duration:00:53:09