Mere Christians
How does the gospel influence the work of Mere Christians—those of us who aren’t pastors or religious professionals, but who work as entrepreneurs, baristas, and accountants? That’s the question this podcast explores every week as Jordan Raynor interviews guests across the widest variety of vocations.
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The significant role Christian professionals played in making Christianity credible to her sons, why sometimes “the worst thing God can do for you is to let you be happy,” and how to die wishing you had spent more time at the office. Links Mentioned:Kathy KellerThe Meaning of Marriage: Facing the Complexities of Commit
The dangers of feeling entitled to a calling, how to think “Who Not How” in prayers for your work, and a simple way of thinking about “sowing eternity into the world.” Links Mentioned:Justin Matthews on LinkedInPwC‘Strategy in Life Principle #2: Purpose unlocks fulfillment’Quarter-Life CallingEvery Good EndeavorWho Not
How Forte is providing “soul care as a service” for some of the world’s largest companies, how to practically stop working for love and start working from love, and why we should praise God for giving us more than we can handle. Links Mentioned:Vineet Rajan on LinkedInVineet Rajan on XThe Marine Monk NewsletterForteFor
How to cultivate humility and a Jesus-like others-obsession, why multiple pastors have quit ministry to work at Southeast, and the spiritual benefits of sticking with a job for many years. Links Mentioned:Jeremy Swafford on LinkedInSoutheast RestorationLighthouse MinistriesEpisode: Audiobook excerpt of The Sacredness o
Why the wine industry is in trouble and why Christians should be the ones to help, how to show everyday hospitality to those you work with, and how the gospel can shape not just your work but also the work of others that you consume. Links Mentioned:Dr. Gisela KreglingerDr. Gisela Kreglinger on FacebookDr. Gisela Kregl
Ricky’s spiritual disciplines during the listeria crisis at Blue Bell, how to accept critical feedback humbly and winsomely, and how a college paper on Blue Bell landed him his career. Links Mentioned:Ricky DicksonRicky Dickson on LinkedInOne Scoop at a TimeBlue Bell CreameriesInternational Dairy Foods Association (IDF
