When Work Becomes an Idol

Do you like The Faith & Work Podcast? Be sure to subscribe! Now available on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and Spotify. Summary 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 […]

Managing and Being Managed

Do you like The Faith & Work Podcast? Be sure to subscribe! Now available on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and Spotify. Summary What makes a good manager? How can Christian managers emulate good leadership in their workplaces? In this episode, we interviewed two former Fellows – Bobby E., a senior librarian, and Betsy Z., vice president of […]

Brian Gray
A Good & Toilsome Work: The Meaning of Labor Day

Ask most Coloradans what Labor Day means to them, and they’d talk about the summer’s “last hurrah” of the three-day weekend. It’s the second bookend framing of the unofficial summer season, running from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Tube Boulder Creek, camp in Summit County, fly fish the Tarryall, or hammock in the backyard – […]

The State of the Workplace 2023

Do you like The Faith & Work Podcast? Be sure to subscribe! Now available on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and Spotify. Summary 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 […]

Virtuous Deconstruction: A Pastor’s Journey (Part 2)

Do you like The Faith & Work Podcast? Be sure to subscribe! Now available on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and Spotify. Summary 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 […]

Brian Gray
Rule of Life: A Trellis for Growth

A banker, a teacher, and a pastor walk into a bar to share a conversation about the most important Rule in their life… But there’s no punchline coming next…that was an actual conversation. Last month, I got to lead three gatherings to help professionals craft a personal Rule of Life. We retreated into the mountains over […]

Virtuous Deconstruction: A Pastor’s Journey (Part 1)

Do you like The Faith & Work Podcast? Be sure to subscribe! Now available on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and Spotify. Summary 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 […]

The Hopeful Collaboration Changing Local Schools

Do you like The Faith & Work Podcast? Be sure to subscribe! Now available on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and Spotify. Summary 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 […]

Crafting Your Purpose featuring Jon Coleman

Do you like The Faith & Work Podcast? Be sure to subscribe! Now available on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and Spotify. Summary 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 […]

New Podcast: Teach Us To Pray

Do you like The Faith & Work Podcast? Be sure to subscribe! Now available on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and Spotify. Summary 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 […]

Ross Chapman
The Challenge of (Not) Seeking Credit

It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change. I started rereading Good to Great by Jim Collins. One of the things I want to continue developing is my understanding of what makes organizations great, whether that’s a business, educational institution, church, or […]

Abby Worland, Brian Gray
The Lord’s Prayer as a Workplace Liturgy

Our Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil. […]