Exodus and Work

Exploring God's actions, commandments, and relationship with His people in Exodus give us insight for work today.

Leviticus and Work

Lessons from the book of Leviticus can be applied to our lives today.

Numbers and Work

The book of Numbers offers insight into work and leadership.

Deuteronomy and Work

Deuteronomy helps us better understand how to live in response to God’s love and serve others through our work.

Joshua, Judges and Work

This Bible commentary on Joshua and Judges offers lessons for following God through times of chaos and uncertainty.

Ruth and Work

This Bible commentary on Ruth reflects deeply on work, economics, and most of all, God's faithfulness.

Samuel, Kings & Chronicles and Work

Discover insights for work, leadership and governance in this commentary on 1 and 2 Samuel, 1 and 2 Kings, and 1 and 2 Chronicles.

Ezra, Nehemiah & Esther and Work

The books of Ezra, Nehemiah and Esther depict God’s people in hostile work environments. Learn from their stories with this Bible commentary.

Job and Work

This commentary on the book of Job delves into questions about suffering, prosperity and faith.

Psalms and Work

This commentary on the book of Psalms reminds us of the importance of work and how we work, and God's presence with us through all sorts of circumstances.

Proverbs and Work

The book of Proverbs offers invaluable wisdom for work and life.

Ecclesiastes and Work

Ecclesiastes provides an honest, unvarnished look at the reality of work.

Song of Songs and Work

Explore themes of work, hardship, beauty, diligence, pleasure, passion, family and joy with this Bible Commentary on the Song of Songs.

Introduction to the Prophets

Situate the prophets within Israel's history.

Isaiah and Work

This commentary on Isaiah helps readers understand the book's original setting and apply it to today's circumstances.

Jeremiah & Lamentations and Work

Jeremiah and Lamentations encourage faithfulness to God in all areas of life, including work.

Ezekiel and Work

Ezekiel teaches us that when we are called to the workplace, we are called to righteous activity in exile as we embrace the challenges inherent in awaiting the consummation of God's kingdom.

Daniel and Work

The story of Daniel serves as a guidebook and a case study for Christians navigating "secular" settings.

The Twelve Prophets and Work

See God at work in this commentary on the books of the twelve minor prophets: Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi, and Jonah.

Matthew and Work

Matthew, the tax collector-turned-apostle, recounts Jesus’ actions and teachings to show us how God intends us to live and work in his new kingdom.

Mark and Work

Work and workers are everywhere in the Gospel of Mark.

Luke and Work

In this commentary on Luke, we see that the stuff of daily life — including work — is the stuff of God’s kingdom.

The Gospel of John and Work

In addition to modeling good work, Jesus teaches about workplace topics such as calling, relationships, creativity and productivity, ethics, truth and deception, leadership, service, sacrifice and suffering, and the dignity of labor.

Acts and Work

This commentary on the book of Acts explores the commitment to service that formed the foundation of the early Christians' activities, including work.

Romans and Work

Romans has been exceptionally important in the development of Christian theology.

1 Corinthians and Work

No other letter in the New Testament gives us a more practical pic­ture of applying the Christian faith to the day-to-day issues of life and work than 1 Corinthians.

2 Corinthians and Work

Those who want to learn how to be more effec­tive in their work will find a practical model in Paul and his teachings in this commentary on 2 Corinthians.

Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians and Work

Colossians & Philemon and Work

Colossians helps us understand the context of our lives and work within God’s story.

1 & 2 Thessalonians and Work

Paul's letters to the Thessalonians encourages Christians to serve with excellence in their work.

The Pastoral Epistles and Work

1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, and Titus offer lessons not just for the church but for other workplaces as well.

Hebrews and Work

The book of Hebrews offers a deep foundation for understanding the value of work in the world.

The General Epistles and Work

James, 1 and 2 Peter, 1, 2, and 3 John, and Jude address practical matters such as organizational leadership, hard work, fairness, good relationships, and effective communication.

The Book of Revelation and Work

The book of Revelation provides some of the keenest insights in Scripture concerning the “big picture” of work.

Rehumanizing Athletes: God Between the Lines in Sports - Gary Green

We talk with guest Reverend Dr. Gary Green about the theology of sports as a spiritual experience, the use of the term...

The Mental Health Impact of Marginalization at Work - Josephine Kim

We talk with Dr. Josephine Kim about the cultural and social factors that impact mental health and work for marginalized groups.

Pursuing Mental Health with God - Laura Smith

Invitations to "fullness of life," joy, and intimacy with Jesus abound as podcast guest Laura Smith shares personally and powerfully about how...

Building Workplace Culture for Mental Wellness - Rebecca Brune

We discuss how mental wellness connects to faith, barriers to mental wellness at work, and what you can do about it.

The Power of Listening to the Bible Together - Tom Cole

Groups reading Scripture out loud meet all over the world, from tech workers in Seattle to pastors in Korea, to a group...

Thriving as a Sensitive Soul at Work - Dorcas Cheng Tozun

Sensitive, empathic, introverted? You may be surprised where God calls you. If this describes you or someone you work with, this episode...

How I Learned to Let God Shape My Plans - Barry Rowan

Are you letting God shape your plans? How do you know if you're submitting to God’s plan, or trying to fit God...

The Call to Love at Work - Jasmine Bellamy

Named one of Sports Illustrated’s Top 100 most influential black women in sports, Jasmine Bellamy is Vice President of Merchandising and Community...

Faith-Based ERGs & Building Bridges at Work - Barbara Villasenor

Guest Barbara Villasenor is a co-lead of Google Christian Fellowship and founding member of Google's Inter Belief Network, an employee resource group...

Can the Enneagram Be Used to Build Better Relationships at Work? - Jesse Eubanks

Podcast guest Jesse Eubanks shares about his experience building healthier relationships with God, himself, and others.

The Power of Forgiveness at Work - Loren Toussaint

Learn about what forgiveness is and isn't, how to take steps toward forgiveness, and the benefits of forgiveness for your work.

Trusting God in Chronic Pain - Grant Hoffecker

If you're a follower of Jesus suffering from chronic pain, you may find yourself asking, where is God when I'm in pain?

Trusting God’s Provision - Katrina Miles

Anxiety and uncertainty about finances are part of most people's lives, even followers of Jesus. Guest Katrina Miles started her own company...

God’s Purposes for Your Work - Tom Lutz

We explore what the Bible has to say about the purpose of your work with guest Tom Lutz.

Experience God’s Presence When Working from Home - Denise Daniels, Shannon Vandewarker

Spiritual practices that can help you connect with God when working from home.

Staying Composed Under Pressure - Rob McKenna

Whether you work in management, customer service, as a teacher, or as a parent, the pressures of work can get to you...

The Power of Hospitality - Teena Dare

You may not typically think of working in hospitality as a particularly powerful job, but this work has great power when we...

Being a Restorative Presence at Work - Ben Stamper

As followers of Jesus, how can we resist replicating brokenness and instead act as a restorative presence in our workplaces and industries?

Are You Working at the Right Pace? - Caitie Butler

Guest Caitie Butler argues that the leading cause of burnout is an institutional pace that doesn't match the natural pace of workers.

Re-creation in a Broken World - Sam Thevanayagam

Guest Sam Thevanayagam talks to us about God's work of re-creation and making all things new through our every day work.

Prayer at Work - Barbara Myrick

Guest Barbara Myrick credits prayer at work with stronger relationships and even better work results. She talks to us about the power of prayer at work.

Find Your Voice, Take Back Your Power - Deb Liu

Deb Liu is a former VP at Facebook and the current President and CEO of Ancestry. As a woman who has worked...

What to Do Next - Jeff Henderson

We talk with Jeff Henderson, author of What To Do Next: Taking Your Next Step When Life is Uncertain.

Knowing What to Share (and Not Share) on Social Media - Christian & Anastasia Anderson

What wisdom and guidance can faith provide for deciding how you use social media and what you...

How to Ask for a Raise - Sarah Evers

If the thought of asking for a raise makes you nervous, you're not alone. Guest Sarah Evers is here to help.

Myths and Half-Truths About Calling - Bryan Dik

We talk about common myths and half truths about calling with vocational psychologist Dr. Bryan Dik.

Following God’s Lead Through a Career Change - Eli Jones

Whether you can't stand your job or just want to try something new, contemplating a career change can be intimidating. Dr. Eli...

When God Calls You to the Unexpected - Jessica Tanoesoedibjo

Have you ever felt God calling you to something unexpected and outside your comfort zone?

How to Respond to Disrespect at Work - Janeen Uzzell

How do you respond when you’re being overlooked, disrespected, or even mistreated at work?

Marketing Yourself Like Jesus - Darren Shearer

Explore the gospels to discover how to apply Jesus’ methods and principles to marketing.

When You’ve Done the Work But Aren’t Seeing Success - Mary Beth Minnis

Where is God when you're not getting the results you expected?

Biblical Wisdom for Approaching Wealth, Money & Your Work - Roy Goble

How important are wealth and money to your job, and how important should they be? What insight can the Bible offer about...

Time Management Lessons from the Bible - Jordan Raynor

Get a handle on your time management, with inspiration from Jesus and the gospels.

The Gift of Knowing Your Audience - Patricia Raybon

Who does your work serve? Getting to know them can help you grow in God's love.

What To Do About Fraud in the Workplace - Charles Malgwi

If you suspect fraud in your workplace, what should you do about it?

What is a Faith Driven Entrepreneur? - Henry Kaestner

What would it mean to be an entrepreneur who is driven by faith? We talk with guest Henry Kaestner, a sucessful serial...

Barred from the Workforce: The Hidden Side of Life After Incarceration - Reuben Jonathan Miller

You want to think of the workplace as a level playing field. But this is not always...

Building Unity with Diverse Teams - Corrie Napier

How do you foster a healthy work culture with a diverse team? Our guest is a mediator, conflict consultant, and international education...

Find Meaningful Work in a Changing World - Michaela O’Donnell

The uncertainty of work today may leave you anxious and asking, how can I find meaning in my work? And, can I...

Sustaining Hope for the World’s Big Problems - Victor Boutros

Are you facing a problem in your work that feels like it's too big for you to solve? How do you find...

Jesus at the Joystick: Can Video Games be Spiritual? - Xalavier Nelson, Jr.

BAFTA-nominated narrative director and game developer Xalavier Nelson, Jr., discusses how video games can connect us to...

Attune to God’s Voice for Your Work- Tracy Mathews (Podcast Ep. 33)

Where is God when you're putting out a fire at work, or dealing with a difficult co-worker, or trying to make a...

Customer Service and the Imitation of Christ - Ron Johnson (Podcast Episode 32)

Facing challenging customers and clients? God can help.

Winning and Losing at Work - Nate Proctor (Podcast Episode 31)

How do you cope with work when winning or losing feels like everything?

Habits of Purpose for an Age of Distraction & Anxiety - Justin Whitmel Earley (Podcast...

With constant distraction at our fingertips, our routines around work can add up to days filled with...

Leading in Times of Uncertainty - Laura Whitaker (Podcast Episode 29)

The COVID-19 pandemic presented many organizations with levels of uncertainty that they had never seen before. How do you lead with faith...

Stop Trying to Find Your Passion - Liz Forkin Bohannon (Podcast Episode 28)

Have you found your passion at work? That perfect job that excites you to jump out of...

When Staying with Your Job is an Act of Obedience - David Hataj (Podcast Episode 27)

Obeying God's call led to transformation for Edgerton Gear, a Wisconsin-based custom gear manufacturer.

Finding Joy in a Job You Don’t Like - Shundrawn Thomas (Podcast Episode 26)

How can you experience joy in your work when you're working a job that you don't like?

How to Find a Mentor and Be a Mentor - Bill Hendricks (Podcast Episode 25)

Guest Bill Hendricks discusses the benefits of finding and being a mentor, and gives practical advice for...

Mending Your Relationship with Your Boss - Femi Sokoya (Podcast Episode 24)

Guest Femi Sokoya flipped a bad manager situation, first by seeing his work as a place where...

Get the Rest You Need - Saundra Dalton-Smith (Podcast Episode 23)

Guest Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith tells us about seven different types of rest and how God helped her recover from burnout.

Ordinary Employees Pursuing Racial Justice in the Workplace - Maya Adolf, Jamie Sturm (Podcast Ep. 22)

Guests Maya Adolf and Jamie Sturm started an employee-led educational group to foster racial understanding in their workplace.

Doing God’s Work in the Military - Russ Gehrlein (Podcast Episode 21)

Master Sergeant Russ Gehrlein made his career in military service, where he not only discovered God's purposes for his work, he also...

How to Weather a Bad News Cycle with Jesus - Bonnie Kristian (Podcast Episode 20)

How do you weather the news when it seems like one piece of bad news after another...

Avoid the Comparison Trap - Tim Bongiovanni (Podcast Episode 19)

How do we escape from the comparison trap? Guest Tim Bongiovanni is a Billboard-charting music producer who is very aware of the...

The Impact of Biblically Responsible Investing - Rachel McDonough (Podcast Episode 18)

What should you do with your money? Should you save? Invest? Give it away? These questions have...

Is it Okay to Talk About Mental Health at Work? - Johnny Crowder (Podcast Episode 17)

We have an honest conversation about what it's like to struggle with mental health at work. With...

Make Room for Your Whole Self - Clarissa Middleton (Podcast Episode 16)

If you can't bear the thought of going to work one day longer, it may be time to re-examine the unique factors...

God in the ER During a Pandemic - Mike Sunu (Podcast Episode 15)

Emergency room physician Mike Sunu discusses his experience of God in the ER during COVID19.

Bridging Political, Racial and Religious Differences Through Food - Adrian Miller (Podcast Episode 14)

Soul food scholar Adrian Miller discusses reconciliation and bridging our differences through food.

Sharing Your Faith at Work Without Fear - Sue Warnke (Podcast Episode 13)

Conversations about faith in the workplace can feel like a minefield. So how can you share your...

Navigating People vs. Profit - Al Erisman (Podcast Special Episode)

How can you navigate the tension between people and profit, and what does the Bible have to say about it?

How to Work When You’re Working From Home - Ian Jackson (Podcast Special Episode)

With the advent of the COVID-19 worldwide pandemic, many workers find themselves suddenly working from home. If...

I’ve Got a Good Job, But I’m Unhappy - Paul Sohn (Podcast Episode 10)

You've worked hard, you've landed the job that you thought you wanted but for whatever reason you're unhappy. How do you know...

Overcoming Procrastination - Cate Nelson (Podcast Episode 9)

You know that time is running out to do that thing you’re supposed to do. You should have started it yesterday. You...

Looking for Work? Navigating Seasons of Transition with God - Vernée Wilkinson (Podcast Episode 8)

If you've left your job, lost your job or been ousted out of a job, now what...

Experiencing God’s Presence at Work - Denise Daniels, Shannon Vandewarker (Podcast Episode 7)

What if you could experience God's presence in the midst of your ordinary, everyday work?

Maintaining Integrity in a Culture of Self-Promotion - Monica Busch (Podcast Episode 6)

How can you maintain integrity in a culture of self-promotion? A Christian at Facebook gives us a...

Speaking Up When You’re Not the Boss - Joi Freeman (Podcast Episode 5)

Speaking up, especially when you’re not in a position of authority, is not easy. So, how do you know when to speak...

Creating Boundaries When You’re Overworked - Sarah Magidoff (Podcast Episode 4)

Have stress and exhaustion become your default state? We talk with guest Sarah Magidoff about slowing down...

What Am I Supposed To Do? Defining Success For a Purposeful Life - Nicholas Pearce...

How you define success can guide how you live every day and the decisions you make. So...

The Invisible Burden of Being a Black Woman in the Workplace - Austin Channing Brown...

Guest Austin Channing Brown talks about faith, work and the invisible burden of being a black woman...

Perfectionism and Impostor Syndrome - Erin Slone (Podcast Episode 1)

Perfectionism at work may sound like an asset, but it can ratchet up anxiety and steal your joy, energy, and creativity, leading...

1-Hour Small Group Studies on Workplace Topics

Each of these free studies includes scripture, commentary, and thought-provoking questions.

Issues Christian Lawyers Face

9 case studies for Christian lawyers to discuss with biblical insight.

Prison to Work

This curriculum has helped former inmates and addicts prepare for the workforce with a theological foundation.

Women: Working Warriors

This curriculum was piloted in April 2017 by Southern California Teen Challenge, in a program for women rehabilitating from drug addiction, prison, and prostitution. Each woman deserves to know that God sees her...

Generous Hospitality at Work (Small Group Study Series)

A 6-week small group series on work and hospitality, with movie night discussion guides.

Ruth and Parables Curriculum

How can a church integrate workplace issues into a normal structure of weekly preaching and small groups? This integrated series can serve as a model. The Ruth series, piloted by Reservoir Church in...

God’s Story of Work for Kids - Sunday School Curriculum

12 lessons that help kids develop a biblical framework for work, with group activities and take-home sheets.