Faithfully Working

On this episode of Faithfully Working Addison sits down with Dan Doriani. Dan is a professor at Covenant Theological seminary, pastor, teacher, father, husband, grand father, and more. Dan was visiting with Christ Church and doing some teaching on faith and work but takes a few minutes to talk with Addison about faith in Jesus, the development of the Center for Faith and Work St. Louis, various jobs Dan has held and his favorite restaurant in St. Louis. We hope you enjoy the conversation. Resources: https://www.amazon.com/Color-Water-Black-Tribute-Mother/dp/159448192X (The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother) - James McBride https://www.amazon.com/Deacon-King-Kong-James-McBride/dp/073521672X (Deacon King Kong: A Novel) - James McBride Working with Dan Doriani https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/working-with-dan-doriani/id1552469667 (Apple Podcasts) https://open.spotify.com/show/7mpE8M3frbqksZZpL8wkIn?si=a8sCSxcEQ6WGSlLhNo6Wywanddl_branch=1 (Spotify) https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80N2QyY2IyNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== (Google Podcasts) For more information you can check out our website http://christchurchgr.org/resources/faithfully-working/ (here). We have more resources, links to upcoming events, and more. You can subscribe to our podcast anywhere you get your podcasts. Please consider leaving us a rating and review, it really helps us out. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faithfully-working/id1576244260 (Apple Podcasts) https://www.notion.so/Research-and-Notes-fdfc7f33edc74fc593b995501b52a226 (Spotify) https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vZmFpdGhmdWxseS13b3JraW5n (Google Podcasts)

SIGN UP we are hosting author, pastor and professor Daniel Doriani at Christ Church on September 11th and 12th. Dr. Doriani will join us to address some of the questions raised in his book: How do we know if we are called to a certain kind of work? What makes our work good work? How do we know when we should seek different employment? You can sign up https://christchurchgr.breezechms.com/form/Doriani (here). ----------------------------------------- On this episode we seek to answer questions about our new work spaces. Questions like what does it mean to be a worker post COVID? How do we find value and meaning in our work and encourage community? As we enter into a new era of work we gather a panel across industries to talk about work, it's meaning, the value of human connectivity, and the flourishing of those around us. Dan Churchwell facilitates a panel discussion from our most recent Faithfully Working Lunch which includes three Christ Church members. We hear from a detective, social worker and business executive. For more information you can check out our website http://christchurchgr.org/resources/faithfully-working/ (here). We have more resources, links to upcoming events, and more. You can subscribe to our podcast anywhere you get your podcasts. Please consider leaving us a rating and review, it really helps us out. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faithfully-working/id1576244260 (Apple Podcasts) https://www.notion.so/Research-and-Notes-fdfc7f33edc74fc593b995501b52a226 (Spotify) https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vZmFpdGhmdWxseS13b3JraW5n (Google Podcasts)

**SIGN UP** We are hosting author, pastor and professor Daniel Doriani at Christ Church on September 11th and 12th. Dr. Doriani will join us to address some of the questions raised in his book: How do we know if we are called to a certain kind of work? What makes our work good work? How do we know when we should seek different employment? You can sign up https://christchurchgr.breezechms.com/form/Doriani (here). ------------------------------------------ This week on Faithfully Working Addison introduces a new faith and work resource for our listeners. The podcast Working hosted by Dan Doriani. Dan is a former seminary professor and friend of Addison's who shares the same passion for helping Christians consider and live out their faith while they work. The episode that we have featured for you is an interview with Dan Doriani and Phil Ryken. Phil is the current president of Wheaton College and is a former pastor, author of over 50 books and sits on the council for The Gospel Coalition. We hope you enjoy the conversation, please check out the links below to go deeper. Resources Mentioned: https://www.faithandworkstl.org/ (Center for Faith and Work St. Louis) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/working-with-dan-doriani/id1552469667?i=1000512419435 (Working) by Dan Doriani Go https://www.wheaton.edu/about-wheaton/leadership/president-ryken/ (here) for more on Phil Ryken and a list of his papers, books and chapel addresses. For more information you can check out our website http://christchurchgr.org/resources/faithfully-working/ (here). We have more resources, links to upcoming events, and more. You can subscribe to our podcast anywhere you get your podcasts. Please consider leaving us a rating and review, it really helps us out. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faithfully-working/id1576244260 (Apple Podcasts) https://www.notion.so/Research-and-Notes-fdfc7f33edc74fc593b995501b52a226 (Spotify) https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vZmFpdGhmdWxseS13b3JraW5n (Google Podcasts)

On this episode of Faithfully Working Addison sits down with Beth Snyder from Hope College in Holland Michigan. Beth is the Grant Coordinator at Hope where she oversee the inVocation grant, the grant which has led to the Faithfully Working ministry at Christ Church. Beth has a deep passion for seeing the local church and God's people in the pews live the abundant life. Through her work she is able to encourage, equip and entrust churches with what they need to help their congregants live a fully integrated life and be commissioned in their work and callings. Resources Mentioned: https://bakerbookhouse.com/products/255416 (Work that Makes a Difference) - Dr. Daniel M. Doriani https://bakerbookhouse.com/products/152486 (Every Good Endeavor) - Tim Keller https://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Calling-Vocational-Stewardship-Common/dp/0830838090/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8andqid=1628617017andsr=8-1 (Kingdom Calling) - Amy Sherman https://www.amazon.com/Redeeming-Work-Discovering-Calling-Career/dp/1599475391/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1andkeywords=redeeming+work+Bryan+dikandqid=1628617045andsr=8-1 (Redeeming Work) - Dr. Bryan Dik Sign-ups and events: https://christchurchgr.breezechms.com/form/Doriani (Faithfully Working Discussions) - You can sign up to read Work That Makes a Difference with us. You can purchase a copy of the book through the sign up. https://christchurchgr.breezechms.com/form/fwlunch (Faithfully Working Lunch) - August 27th at Christ Church we will discuss Work 2.0 and how we find value and meaning in our work and encourage the flourishing of our community around us? As we enter into a new era of work we gather a panel across industries to talk about work, its meaning, the value of human connectivity, and the flourishing of those around us. Quotes: "To a man who lives unto God, nothing is secular—everything is sacred! He puts on his workday garment, and it is a vestment to him; he sits down to his meal, and it is a sacrament; he goes forth to his labor, and exercises the office of the priesthood; his breath is incense, and his life a sacrifice; he sleeps on the bosom of God, and lives and moves in the divine presence! To draw a hard and fast line and say, 'This is sacred and this is secular,' is, to my mind, diametrically opposed to the teaching of Christ and the spirit of the gospel! Paul has said, "I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that there is nothing unclean of itself"... The Lord has cleansed your houses, my brothers and sisters; He has cleansed your bed chambers, your tables, your shops; He has made the bells upon your horses holiness to the Lord! He has made the common pots and pans of your kitchens to be as the bowls before the altar if you know what you are, and live according to your high calling. You housemaids, you cooks, you nurses, you plowmen, you housewives, you traders, you sailors— your labor is holy if you serve the Lord Christ in it, if by living unto Him as you ought to live! The sacred has absorbed the secular! The overarching temple of the Lord covers all your houses and your fields! My brothers and sisters, this ennobles life!.. This ensures us a reward for all we do!" Charles Spurgeon in "All for Jesus" For more information you can check out our website http://christchurchgr.org/resources/faithfully-working/ (here). We have more resources, links to upcoming events, and more. You can subscribe to our podcast anywhere you get your podcasts. Please consider leaving us a rating and review, it really helps us out. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faithfully-working/id1576244260 (Apple Podcasts) https://www.notion.so/Research-and-Notes-fdfc7f33edc74fc593b995501b52a226 (Spotify) https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vZmFpdGhmdWxseS13b3JraW5n (Google Podcasts)

On this episode of Faithfully Working we take a peak at the new book Work That Makes a Difference by Daniel Doriani. There is much to be excited about and to praise with this recently released book and host Addison Hawkins lifts up some of the high lights while previewing some of how our Faithfully Working ministry will use this content. In his book Dr. Doriani addresses how you can best serve God and your neighbor faithfully in your work. Originally developed as a study for those looking to make a difference in their work place, this book provides welcome encouragement and guidance. Together we can discover what makes your work both good and strategically valuable, endeavoring faithfully where God has placed. In the second half of this episode we preview Work That Makes a Difference ahead of Dr. Doriani's visit to Christ Church on September 11th and 12th in 2021. Addison lays out more information as well as the intended goals for that time and the discussions. You can sign up to participate below. Sign-ups and Resources https://christchurchgr.breezechms.com/form/Doriani (Faithfully Working Discussions) - You can sign up to read Work That Makes a Difference with us. You can purchase a copy of the book through the sign up. https://christchurchgr.breezechms.com/form/fwlunch (Faithfully Working Lunch) - August 27th at Christ Church we will discuss Work 2.0 and how we find value and meaning in our work and encourage the flourishing of our community around us? As we enter into a new era of work we gather a panel across industries to talk about work, its meaning, the value of human connectivity, and the flourishing of those around us. https://www.faithandworkstl.org (Center for Faith and Work, St. Louis) - Check out some of what is going on at the Center for Faith and Work, St. Louis. It's a great place to gain more resources and see what other like minded people are doing. For more information you can check out our website http://christchurchgr.org/resources/faithfully-working/ (here). We have more resources, links to upcoming events, and more. You can subscribe to our podcast anywhere you get your podcasts. Please consider leaving us a rating and review, it really helps us out. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faithfully-working/id1576244260 (Apple Podcasts) https://www.notion.so/Research-and-Notes-fdfc7f33edc74fc593b995501b52a226 (Spotify) https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vZmFpdGhmdWxseS13b3JraW5n (Google Podcasts)

This week on the Faithfully Working podcast Christ Church member and regular conversation partner Dan Churchwell discusses “calling" in its meaning and purpose. This episode was recorded from a lecture at Christ Church in our Adult Institute back in 2019. The audio quality is an issue, we are sorry for the inconvenience. Dan sets the stage with foundational definitions and core concepts regarding how faith in Jesus Christ coincides with calling. You will find references to additional resources cited below. I hope you enjoy. Resources https://www.amazon.com/Call-Finding-Fulfilling-Central-Purpose/dp/0849912911/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1andkeywords=os+Guinness+the+callandqid=1625755425ands=booksandsr=1-3 (The Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Life )- Os Guinness https://www.amazon.com/Faith-Faithfulness-Christian-Gilbert-Meilaender/dp/B01B98UYRK (Faith and Faithfulness) - Gilbert Meilaender https://www.amazon.com/God-Mundane-Reflections-Ordinary-People/dp/1949253279/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1andkeywords=the+god+of+the+mundaneandqid=1625755503ands=booksandsr=1-1 (The God of the Mundane) - Matthew Redmond https://www.amazon.com/Long-Obedience-Same-Direction-Discipleship/dp/0830848630/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=1XOHTWP21BWQDanddchild=1andkeywords=long+obedience+in+the+same+direction+eugene+petersonandqid=1625755462ands=booksandsprefix=Long+obedience%2Cstripbooks%2C184andsr=1-1-sponsandpsc=1andspLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEySTRVUUJSVE1PMEdMJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUExMDAzMTkzMTRRMzdUTFJGSTRFMiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwOTQzMDU5MlRMRFNUR0haS0pDTyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU= (Long Obedience in the Same Direction) - Eugene Peterson Theology of Work Project - https://www.theologyofwork.org/ (website) Quote "To be sure god guides our individual lives, he can open any door he wants, but the danger I think is that our hearts are divided and our motivations tainted. We are prone to seek the imprimatur of the lord in efforts that are really a good deal less spiritual and elevated than we pretend. While god is infallible we are not. The genuine faithfulness often involves Humility rather than certainty. And We must be ever alert to how prone we are high jacking gods will, in order to satisfy our own longings and desires." - Timothy Dalrymple (Original article https://www.patheos.com/blogs/philosophicalfragments/2013/10/08/mistaking-gods-will-for-our-own/ (here))For more information you can check out our website http://christchurchgr.org/resources/faithfully-working/ (here). There you will find additional resources, links to upcoming events, and more. You can subscribe to our podcast on most podcasting platforms. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faithfully-working/id1576244260 (Apple Podcasts) https://open.spotify.com/show/7xkI3yoHBiuASveL7jnhwa?si=18IqPI1gTuS5e8p6vUgaHwanddl_branch=1 (Spotify) https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vZmFpdGhmdWxseS13b3JraW5n (Google Podcasts) Please consider leaving us a rating! It really helps.

[UPDATE - we had a minor production error, thanks for your patience. Also note that when we reference Episode 1 (2:32), we meant episode 2 which is coming next week. We changed the order of episodes, we hope you will enjoy] In the Bible, the Hebrew word tsaddiqim is often translated as “the righteous ones” or “the ones who are just". They are the people who follow God’s heart and God’s way. They see everything they have as gifts from God to be stewarded for His purposes. The tsaddiqim view their prosperity not as a means of self-enrichment or self-aggrandizement, but rather as a vehicle to bless others. As the tsaddiqim prosper, they steward everything—their assets, networks, resources, opportunities, education, vocational expertise, and societal position—for the common good. Their stewardship advances God’s justice and shalom in the world. When the righteous prosper, their prosperity makes life better for all. At Christ Church we want to explore what it means to be Faithfully Working. God has given each of us passions, gifts, skills and opportunities to serve and love those around us. We are excited to endeavor in this together. May we grow in our understanding of God's good design and the roles we play as image-bearers. In this episode we chat with Christ Church member and regular conversation partner, Dan Churchwell. We consider the implications of this current moment and it's impact on our callings. At the heart of this discussion are the ideas of control and rest—how they are in tension and how they play out together. We hope you enjoy. Scripture References Thus says the LORD: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches, but let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the LORD who practices steadfast love, justice, and righteousness in the earth. For in these things I delight, declares the LORD.” Jeremiah 9:23-24 Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go into such and such a town and spend a year there and trade and make a profit”— yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes. Instead you ought to say, “If the Lord wills, we will live and do this or that.” As it is, you boast in your arrogance. All such boasting is evil. So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin. James 4: 13-17 Resources Can We Measure the Quality of Life? - Hartmut Rosa - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAyC_o3QJ7s (Youtube video) | Keynote by Prof. Dr. Hartmut Rosa at the ISTP conference at the Danish School of Education, Aarhus University in Copenhagen 19-23 August 2019: Measured Lives: Theoretical Psychology in an Era of Acceleration. Work and Worship - Matthew Kaemingk and Cory Wilson - https://www.amazon.com/Work-Worship-Reconnecting-Labor-Liturgy/dp/1540961982/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1andkeywords=work+and+worshipandqid=1624394653andsr=8-1 (Book) | Arguing that our Sunday worship and our Monday work desperately need to inform and impact each other, this book shows how Christian leaders can help people connect work and worship. For more information you can check out our website http://christchurchgr.org/resources/faithfully-working/ (here). We have more resources, links to upcoming events, and more. You can subscribe to our podcast on Spotify, follow https://open.spotify.com/show/7xkI3yoHBiuASveL7jnhwa?si=3bwMAsw_R3W64tpG253_qAanddl_branch=1 (this link). Please consider leaving us a rating! (Apple and Google podcast still pending)

Welcome to the Faithfully Working podcast from Christ Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This podcast is designed to help God's people walk in God's world faithfully. We believe that work matters. Our labor—day in and day out—is all a part of God's plan. Yet at the same time we believe that work is broken. It's fraught with disorder, disfunction, distraction and difficulty that entices our hearts to idolatry. We use the word work often. What do we mean by that? The book of Genesis says that we are image-bearers, created to "be fruitful and multiply, and to fill the earth and subdue it and dominion over [it]" (Gen. 1:28). Therefore, work as defined by the creation account is the God-ordained movement that takes a subject from one state to another, for the flourishing of all. Work makes order out of chaos—a lot like what God did in the creation narrative.This means "work" is broad. It is not only the jobs we are employed at. Tending to relationships with family, friends, neighbors, etc., tilling the ground, involvement in politics, raising children, being a spouse, so on and so forth—these are all a part our work. Over the course of the next 18-months we will explore God’s design for work and how He calls us to attend to it faithfully. Welcome to the journey, we are glad you joined us. Stay tuned for our first episode, and many more to come. For more information you can check out http://www.christchurchgr.org/ (www.christchurchgr.org). We will have more resources, links to upcoming events, and more available.