Summary How surprising that the very first human mentioned in the Bible as being indwelled by God’s Spirit is a craftsman! In this episode we address what this might mean for our work, inviting a prayerful focus on human flourishing. Episode 36: God Loves Work #3: Our Work as Making, not just Producing (Exodus 31:1-11) […]

Summary The Tower of Babel is a story about how our work can go wrong, including using technology thoughtlessly, and working so as to “make a name for ourselves.” The only antidote for these work mistakes (and others) is prayer. Episode 35: God Loves Work #2: How Work Goes Wrong (Genesis 11) Hosted by Jeff […]

Summary This is the first of a four part series called God Loves Work, tied to a four day devotional you can do alone or with someone you trust. In this first episode, I look at the first book of the Bible, and invite you to consider how you can prayerfully see God’s wonder in […]

Summary The book of Acts ends with Paul under arrest, living out his vocation “with all boldness and without hindrance.” In the second episode exploring this verse, Jeff examines how we can enjoy obscurity in our lives and how kingdom impact can often happen in unseen moments. Episode 33: All Boldness and Without Hindrance (Acts […]

Summary The book of Acts ends with Paul under arrest, living out his vocation “with all boldness and without hindrance.” In part one of two episodes on these verses, I examine how we can pray toward the vocational freedom offered in this passage by coming to understand the relationship between freedom and constraint. Episode 32: […]

Summary  In this special guest episode of Teach Us To Pray, Jeff interviews Tod Bolsinger, author of Canoeing the Mountains and Tempered Resilience about the necessity and practice of prayer for leaders who are leading through adaptive change. Episode 31: Praying Toward Resilience with Tod Bolsinger Hosted by Jeff Hoffmeyer, Denver Institute’s Vice President of […]

Summary Acts Chapter 15 records how early church leaders came to a compromise regarding a sharply divisive issue. This episode explores how that story can guide our own prayerful decision making, as well as how we can pray and act toward the unity of the Church. Episode 30: It Seemed Good to the Holy Spirit […]

Summary On at least two occasions Jesus refers to the Holy Spirit as “living water.” How does this image shape and guide our prayer? What is “peace like a river,” and how can we access that peace through prayer? Episode 29: There is No Other River: Praying with the Spirit Hosted by Jeff Hoffmeyer, Vice […]

Summary In this episode we continue our focus on the Holy Spirit during the season of Pentecost. The first two verses of the Bible encourage us in our work, which can mirror and participate in God’s own work. We gain confidence to face the chaos and formlessness we often encounter in our vocations, trusting that […]

Summary This episode kicks off a series on the Holy Spirit during the season of Pentecost. This text from John describes the resurrected Christ doing two odd things: showing his wounds, and breathing on the disciples. What do these actions mean for our lives, and how might they guide our prayers? Episode 27: Sharing Your […]

Summary Luke 24:13-35 describes the appearance of the resurrected Christ to two disciples as they journey on the road to Emmaus. This is a road trip story, filled with unexpected surprises as all road trips are. It also commends two important prayer practices: recounting our days to Jesus and being a host toward him. Episode […]

Summary What might it look like for your life to be washed over by the tide of resurrection? In this episode, we explore an ancient Christian creed found in 1 Corinthians 15:3-4. Also, I talk about my favorite surf instructor ever, Tony. Episode 25: Easter Tide Hosted by Jeff Hoffmeyer, Vice President of Advancement, this […]