The Missing Sunday School Lessons: The Worth of Women in the Old Testament

Our Sunday school lessons are well-suited for the beginning of the story—the creation of the world, a man, a woman, and a garden. If you grew up in the 90’s like I did, those Sunday school lessons likely involved felt boards with cut-outs of all the major players. The little felt woman grabs the little […]

Joanna Meyer
Image & Identity

Recently I discovered an Instagram account that has become the most horrifying, life-giving part of my day. @danaemercer is a journalist and eating disorder survivor whose goal is to “help people feel normal” by reminding women why they should never compare themselves to someone online. Mercer reveals the tricks social media influencers use to create […]

S7E6: Mindy Caliguire on Soul Care for Work Stress

Do you like The Faith & Work Podcast? Be sure to subscribe! Now available on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and Spotify. Summary What is “soul care,” and how can we be intentional about it? What does soul care look like in a season of stress, fatigue, and uncertainty? Joanna Meyer talks with Mindy Caliguire, founder of Soul […]

Joanna Meyer
What COVID-19 Lays Bare: Implications for Women’s Work

Have you seen the ad Microsoft Teams created for Mothers’ Day that shows moms juggling childcare and work-related web calls during the quarantine? Kids sword fight in the background and brush mom’s hair while these harried professionals fight to keep their composure in front of their colleagues. Maybe you can relate to this feeling of […]

S5E2: Alex Kuykendall on Loving Our Actual Neighbors

Do you like The Faith & Work Podcast? Be sure to subscribe! Now available on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and Spotify. Summary When Jesus tells us to “love our neighbors,” who does he include? And what does loving them look like? Dustin Moody talks with author and podcast host Alex Kuykendall about her latest book, “Loving My […]

Joanna Meyer
Why Men Are Welcome at “Women, Work, and Calling”

Why would a man attend a “women’s” event? After all, that’s A LOT of estrogen in one place! But the secret’s out: Women, Work, and Calling is a powerful place for women and men to understand how we serve together in the workplace, the church, and our world. We asked three men who’ve previously attended […]

Called Together: A Free Download from Denver Institute for Faith & Work

What unique qualities do men and women bring to the workplace?What can churches to do foster healthy dialogue about the role of work in women’s lives?How does culture shape our perceptions of gender roles, and are these perceptions aligned with scripture? In this free e-book, Joanna Meyer explores the challenges and opportunities for men and […]

S1E10: Anne Snyder on Character, Hospitality, and Hyper-Partisanship

Do you like The Faith & Work Podcast? Be sure to subscribe! Now available on iTunes, Google Play, and Stitcher. Summary Anne Snyder joins Joanna Meyer and Dustin Moody to talk about her work on character, hospitality, and the unique traits that women bring to their homes, communities, and workplaces. They also tackle the challenges […]

Joanna Meyer
Called Together Part 4: Pursuing Redemptive Relationships

Editor’s note: This is the fourth and final article in our “Called Together” series. Be sure to check out Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3! At Denver Institute for Faith & Work, we believe in a big gospel–the idea that Christ’s death and resurrection restores not only individual lives but every corner of creation […]

Joanna Meyer
Called Together: A Biblical Perspective on Gender Roles in the Workplace (Part 3)

Editor’s note: Through this series of articles, we’ve explored the challenges men and women face as they labor together. In this installment, Joanna invites Christian men to consider the critical role they play in helping women thrive at work. Be sure to read part 1 and part 2 of the series. Men and women work […]

Adrienne Tafilowski: My Time as a Fellow

Adrienne Tafilowski, a 5280 Fellowship alumna, recently wrote Brian Gray, the Director of the 5280 Fellowship, a thank you note for impacted that the Fellowship had her life.Adrienne works as the Care Team and Culture Director at L&R Pallet, a pallet manufacturer in northeast Denver. L&R Pallet has been recognized for hiring refugees from Myanmar. […]

Joanna Meyer
Called Together: A Biblical Perspective on Gender Roles in the Workplace (Part 2)

Editor’s note: This is the second post in a four-part series. Take a look at part one before diving into the content below! “To be honest, I don’t know any women like me…” It’s a lament I hear often when I ask career-minded Christian women to introduce me to faithful women in their network. This […]