Summer is a great time to rest, enjoy the nice weather, and listen to your favorite podcasts. Tune into the Faith & Work Podcast as we kick off a four-part summer series. In these episodes we will be featuring some of our best content filled with practical takeaways and great insights. To kickoff this series we will hear from Shundrawn Thomas, foun…

What bearing does our work have in light of eternity? How does our theology of heaven shape the way we show up to the needs of the world in the here and now? Tune in to hear an honest and eye opening conversation with Jordan Raynor, author, speaker, and Executive Chairman of Threshold 360. In this conversation we discuss 'The Great Commission', Hea…

Join us for our second conversation on Faith In Public Life, featuring Karen Swallow Prior Ph. D., reader, writer, and professor. In this episode we discuss Karen's most recent book, The Evangelical Imagination: How Stories, Images, and Metaphors Created a Culture in Crisis, in which she outlines some of the cultural influences that have shaped our…

How might the example of Christ as a servant shape the field of law and those who have made justice their profession? These is the types of questions Robert Cochran addresses in his most recent book titled The Servant Lawyer: Facing the Challenges of Christian Faith in Everyday Law Practice. Listen in as Bob shares insights from his career, encoura…

What does it look like to be a faithful presence in the field of education from a leadership level? How can community college help address the labor shortage in the state of CO? Listen in as we interview Dr. Mordecai Brownlee, the sixth President of the Community College of Aurora, as he shares his thoughts on the role that community college can pl…

What is the call of the Christian in this political moment? What do our politics reveal about us and our world? Join us was we embark on a short series titled "Faith In Public Life." For this series we will explore themes related to politics, Christian imagination, and public life. As we enter into an election year it is our hope that we would enga…

What does it look like to collaborate well in the workplace? What challenges do men and women face when working together? And how can we as Christian workers strive for a better and more complete picture of redemptive collaboration. In this episode, you will hear from Rebecca Johnson, Sarah Evers, and Darius Wise as we listen to a session from the …

What does it look like to collaborate well in the workplace? What challenges do men and women face when working together? And how can we as Christian workers strive for a better and more complete picture of redemptive collaboration. In this episode, you will hear from Rebecca Johnson, Sarah Evers, and Darius Wise as we listen to session from past y…

What role can prayer play in an organization? When it comes to leadership how might we implement prayer as a key practice? In today's episode, we share the stage with our sibling podcast Teach Us To Pray hosted by Jeff Hoffmeyer, Denver Institute's VP of Advancement. For this conversation focused on prayer at an organizational level Jeff interviews…

What does it look like to bring hope and life to those who are seeking home ownership? In this episode, we hear about a company and an individual who is doing just that - Stephen Phelan, Chief Pastoral Officer at Movement Mortgage. Movement Mortgage is not only addressing system issues in the mortgage lending space but it's also taking an innovativ…

What does it mean to be shrewd? Does the Bible really tell us to work in this way? In this episode, we discuss Luke 16 The Parable of the Shrewd Manager, and learn more about how this quality can inform our work. Listen in as we hear from guest speaker and longtime friend of Denver Institute, Dr. Ryan Tafilowski. Ryan currently serves as assistant …

As we start the new year, it can be easy to get wrapped up in setting new goals and intentions, implementing life hacks, and recording plans for all you can accomplish this coming year. But how might we begin to reflect on our relationship with productivity in a world where we are rewarded for our non-stop activity? And what does scripture teach us…

The internal health of our lives deeply affects who we are becoming and the quality of work we can offer to the world. So how do we practice emotional and vocational health in our lives, and what might it look like? In this episode of The Faith & Work Podcast, we discuss Denver Institute's founder Jeff Haanen's newest book Working from the Inside O…

What does it look like to live a life of generosity? What are some simple ways to make your investments have a lasting and powerful impact on the world? Listen in as we hear from Eric Most, President of the National Christian Foundation Rocky Mountains and a current Denver Institute board member. In this episode, Eric Most outlines some common givi…

How can the subject of math be a source of human flourishing? Find out as we interview Francis Su, PhD, Benediktsson-Karwa Professor of Mathematics. Francis Su writes about the dignity of human beings and the wonder of mathematical teaching. He is a Professor of Mathematics at Harvey Mudd College and a former president of the Mathematical Associati…

Does faith have a place in corporate life? For some, this question can be one of tension, anxiety, or uncertainty. In today's conversation, we hear from Craig Carter, who worked in financial systems and analytics at Intel for 25 years and played an instrumental role in establishing faith-based employee resource groups within the corporation. Listen…

What does it look like to lead in your industry and be known distinctly as a "practitioner of love?" In today's episode of The Faith & Work Podcast, we hear from an expert who is leading the way - Jasmine Bellamy, VP of Merchandising, Planning, and Allocation at a major retailer. Jasmine is also the founder of Love 101 Ministries and is finishing a…

In this episode of The Faith & Work Podcast, we wrap up our 3 part series with "What's Next: Life for Cities." In this episode, Ross Chapman and Brian Gray interview old friend, Dave Runyon, Executive Director of CityUnite. Listen in as they discuss some practical ways Christians can be for their city, through their work.…

Denver Institute has launched into its next season under the leadership of CEO, Ross Chapman. In this episode of The Faith & Work Podcast, we continue our 3 part series with "What's Next: Work & the Church." In this episode, we hear from pastors Neil Long and Phil Heller, who reflect on how they learned about the importance of faith & work integrat…

Denver Institute has launched into its next season under the leadership of CEO, Ross Chapman. In this episode of The Faith & Work Podcast, we kick off a 3 part series titled "What's Next for Denver Institute?" Hear more about how we narrowed in on our new vision and mission statements; and what this next season could mean for you.…

When does work become an idol? How do you know when something has crossed the line from a good thing into the territory of a "God thing?" In this episode of The Faith & Work Podcast, we interview Lauren Gill, writer, actress, and Director of the Global Faith & Work Initiative at Redeemer City to City, on these very questions concerning matters of t…

What makes a good manager? How can Christian managers emulate good leadership in their workplaces? In this episode, we interviewed two former Fellows - Bobby Erskine, a senior librarian, and Betsy Zasowski, vice president of operations in healthcare. Listen in as we learn how they have embraced what it looks like to lead those around them well, rec…

What would the world look like if more workers were fully engaged? In this episode of The Faith & Work Podcast, we hear from two members of the Denver Institute staff Ross Chapman, CEO, and Jeff Hoffmeyer, VP of Advancement, as they review and discuss the findings of the "State of the Global Workplace Report" for 2023 that was done by GALLUP. Some …

Listen in as we hear from Brandon Washington, pastor at Embassy Christian Bible Church and author of the book A Burning House: Redeeming American Evangelicalism by Examining Its History, Mission, and Message. As a black ministry leader, Brandon has asked tough questions about race, Christianity, and whether change is possible in his own faith commu…

What comes to mind when you hear the term "deconstruction"? You may think of Christians who have walked away from their faith, distanced themselves from their church, or wrestled with strained relationships. But what if a person who struggled with these tensions, chose to remain? What if the tough questions asked during deconstruction could transfo…

What does hopeful collaboration look like in the context of education? In this episode, we had the privilege of interviewing Tracey Beal, founder and CEO of School Connect, a model of strategic collaboration that helps schools accomplish their goals while fostering win/win partnerships with a diverse range of stakeholders. Listen in and hear more a…

Belonging is the central orientation of a sheep to the shepherd and of our lives with God. No matter how far we have wandered, God goes after us, bringing us back, and invites us to offer belonging to others.By Denver Institute for Faith & Work

When you think about your purpose do you think about the role your work plays? Are individuals limited to a singular purpose in life? Listen in as The Faith & Work Podcast interviews Jon Coleman author of the book Crafting Your Purpose and Managing Partner at Sovereign’s Capital, a faith-driven investing company. In this episode, we discuss some of…

The primary tool shepherds use to lead their sheep is their voice. How does God use his voice to lead us? Where does God lead us to find “green pastures and still waters”? Turns out God often uses his voice to lead us into (not away from) difficulty and brokenness and injustice.By Denver Institute for Faith & Work

The Faith & Work Podcast continues with the feature of our new podcast Teach Us To Pray! Listen in to episode 2, as we take a deeper look at this familiar verse of Psalm 23:1 - "The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing."By Denver Institute for Faith & Work

The Faith & Work Podcast is excited to announce that our podcast family is growing! Join us in welcoming the newest edition: Teach Us To Pray - hosted by Jeff Hoffmeyer Denver Institute's Vice President of Advancement. This new podcast will focus on the practice of prayer through scripture as a primary way to know, trust, and rest in God, through o…

The Faith & Work Podcast continues its feature of "Who are the people in your neighborhood?" In this episode, we interview Dave Hataj, president of Edgerton Gear, a precision machine shop that combines old-world craftsmanship with new-world technology. Listen in as we discuss the difference it can make when you shift from thinking about your work a…

Today The Faith & Work Podcast kicks off a short series called "Who are the people in your neighborhood?" We wanted to hear from people who work and lead in the industries we interact with every day - janitors, coffee baristas, teachers, etc. We will be asking these practitioners what it looks like to integrate their faith and work in the context o…

What does it look like to thrive? Listen in as The Faith & Work Podcast talks with Ross Chapman, CEO of Denver Institute, on what Harvard and Scripture have to say about flourishing in all aspects of life. Additionally, over the last six months, Ross conducted a listening tour, talking to the organization’s key stakeholders, leaders in our communit…

On this episode of The Faith & Work Podcast, the discussion is centered on the unlikely topic of the subversive nature of The Lord's Prayer. Listen in as Joanna Meyer and Abby Worland interview D.J. Marotta, a priest in the Anglican Church in North America and the founding Rector of Redeemer Anglican Church in Richmond, VA. D.J. is also the author …

As Christians how do we deal with disappointment in our work? How can communicating expectations clearly and asking the right questions of our organization help us navigate discouraging moments? In this episode, Joanna Meyer talks with Jeff Hoffmeyer, vice president of advancement at Denver Institute, and Lisa Slayton, founder of Tamim Partners, ab…

This week the Faith & Work Podcast discusses the importance of making your assumptions at work explicit. Everyone has their own unique working styles, strengths, and quirks that they bring to the workplace. In this episode, we hear from Brian Gray, Denver Institute's VP of Formation and the Director of the 5280 Fellowship, on the topic of transform…

This week the Faith & Work Podcast wraps up its three-part series on leadership. For this episode Joanna Meyer and Abby Worland interview Christy Vines. Christy Vines is the president and CEO of Ideos Institute, a Christian organization that dedicates its work to understanding the theological roots and neuroscience of empathy, the role it plays in …

This week the Faith & Work Podcast continues its three-part series on the topic of leadership for today's challenges. In this episode, we interview Stephanie Summers, the CEO of the Center for Public Justice, a nonpartisan Christian think tank engaged in public policy development and civic education. Stephanie also serves as a Trustee of Eastern Un…

The Faith & Work Podcast is kicking off a three-part series that will be centered on the topic of Leadership. These episodes will not only discuss the timeless skills of crafting a vision and thinking strategically they will also address leadership skills that are needed to navigate the complexities of today's economic uncertainty and changing soci…

What does thinking theologically about your work mean? What does it look like and how is it lived out? In this week's episode, we hear from JoAnn Flett, executive director at The Center for Faithful Business at Seattle Pacific University. Listen in as JoAnn talks about the importance of being a "priest in the marketplace" and the implications it ho…

Is it possible to have a healthy two-career marriage, stay in love, and be successful? Listen in as we learn from Andre and Jeff Shinabarger. Andre is a Physicians Assistant at Grady Memorial Hospital in downtown Atlanta, which serves poor and uninsured patients. Her husband Jeff is a social entrepreneur who founded and leads Plywood People, a nonp…

Joanna Meyer talks with Kara Martin, author of Workship: How to Use your Work to Worship God, and Workship 2: How to Flourish at Work. She is a lecturer at Alphacrucis College and Adjunct Professor at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Boston. Listen in as they discuss a wide range of topics that influence our faith and our work.…

The Faith & Work Podcast is wrapping up its series of Virtue and Vice at Work. In this week's final episode, Joanna Meyer and Abby Worland discuss the virtue of love in the workplace with Kara Martin, author of Workship: How to Use your Work to Worship God, and Workship 2: How to Flourish at Work. She is a lecturer at Alphacrucis College and Adjunc…

The Faith & Work Podcast is continuing with its series of Virtue and Vice at Work. In this week's episode, Joanna Meyer discusses the virtue of justice with Helen Young Hayes, author and executive sponsor of the Colorado Inclusive Economy Movement, a CEO-led movement using business to build equity and economic opportunity through job creation. List…

The Faith & Work Podcast is continuing with its series of Virtue and Vice at Work. In this week's episode, Joanna Meyer and Abby Worland discuss the virtue of courage with Sabrina Little, a philosopher, teacher, and a 5-time national champion ultrarunner and member of the US national team. Listen in as Sabrina shares her experience of what it looks…

The Faith & Work Podcast is continuing with its series of Virtue and Vice at Work. In this week's episode, Joanna Meyer and Jeff Hoffmeyer discuss the virtue of temperance with Andy Crouch, an author whose writing explores faith, culture, and the image of God in the domains of technology, power, leadership, and the arts. Andy's most recent book is …

The Faith & Work Podcast is resuming its series of Virtue and Vice at Work. In this week's episode, Joanna Meyer discusses the importance of developing humility with Katelyn Beaty, acquisitions editor for Brazos Press, a division of Baker Publishing Group. Katelyn has previously served as managing editor of Christianity Today and has written for Th…

The Faith & Work Podcast is taking a quick pause from our Virtue & Vice series to introduce you to a new face on staff. We are excited to share this episode in which we hear from and learn more about Denver Institute's new CEO, Ross Chapman. Listen in as Joanna Meyer and Brian Gray talk with Ross about his interests, family, and professional histor…

This fall Denver Institute published Vice & Virtue, a book that draws on historic traditions of the Christian faith to offer a framework for understanding the challenges and opportunities we encounter in the modern workplace. Our podcast conversations over the coming weeks will be framed around virtues we can cultivate in our various places of work…