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Jill Anschutz
Books (and Podcasts) Worth Cozying-up With This Fall

One thing our team at Denver Institute has in common is we all love to read. I asked each staff person to share a book (or podcast) recommendation I could pass along. So pull out the blanket your aunt crocheted for you, brew some tea, and dive into a new book that will challenge you to bear witness […]
A View from the Top: An Interview with Jeff Nikkel

There comes a point in every professional journey when questions of desire inevitably arise. Despite having accomplished much, at times we may wonder, “Is this as good as it gets?”  “Am I living the life that I really want?”  “Am I having the impact that I have always hoped?”  “Am I vibrantly alive?”   Often when we’re […]
Jeff Haanen
The Top 5 Struggles of Christian Business Leaders

Behind the veneer of confidence, bold risk-taking, and decisive leadership, all of us in positions of influence struggle – especially CEOs.  Considering these challenges tend to be perennial  for Christian business leaders, what experiences and/or resources can pastors, para-church leaders, and other business leaders provide for the executives in their network? What still needs to […]
A Strategy for Restoring Dignity to Your Work

This blog post is part of a special Labor Day series. Denver Institute uses five guiding principles to shape its work. Today’s topic is the fourth principle, “Seek deep spiritual health.” Embracing Christ’s call to “come follow me,” we value listening to the Holy Spirit, practicing the classical spiritual disciplines, confessing our sins, and submitting […]
Labor Day Series: Think Theologically

Happy Labor Day!The U.S. Department of Labor describes today as a tribute to “the creator of so much of the nation’s strength, freedom and leadership – the American worker.” Work is where culture is made as we live out our callings, serving our neighbors and our God.In honor of Labor Day, this week we’re reflecting […]
Jill Anschutz
What’s All This Talk About Shame?

When I first heard that we were bringing psychiatrist Curt Thompson to Denver for an event about shame, I’ll admit I struggled to understand the relevance to our work at Denver Institute. But the more I’ve read on the topic in the last few weeks, the more I’m convinced of the importance of understanding what […]
Elizabeth Moyer
Is Shame Thwarting Your Calling?

The teacher called my name and I felt my face ignite. Blood rushed to my cheeks and I knew immediately that I resembled a tomato. I quickly answered the question and tried to wish away my blushing cheeks, which was fruitless after a classmate whispered, “Why are your cheeks so red?” This was a far […]
Drew Yancey
Entrepreneurship in the Kingdom of God

Perhaps some of you have a similar story, but the most difficult circumstance of my life thus far — spiritually, emotionally, and in fact financially — has come through the failure of a start-up in which I was an investor. I will spare you a detailed account of the saga (or rather, I will spare […]
Jeff Haanen
More than Skin Deep Healing

Several weeks ago, I put on my arms what I thought was lotion. Apparently it was some kind of demonic soap that made my arms break out in a rash. As I looked at my arms, not only did they feel itchy, but I felt embarrassed. I didn’t want anybody to see my skin, and […]
This Labor Day, Let’s Celebrate the Dignity of Work

The History of Labor DayLabor Day came about during a tumultuous time in American history. According to sociologist Jonathan Cutler, in the late 1800s, workers clashed (sometimes violently) with “Big Business” interests in the midst of a “drive to undermine wages and living standards.” In response labor organizers created ways for the American worker to […]
A Better Starting Point for the Faith and Work Movement (Part 2)

In my last post, I mulled over all the times I buzzed around the topic of faith and work with pastors, only to bump into the screen door of misunderstanding time and time again. Sometimes I felt like a fly; other times like a mime trying to get my message across with frantic hand gestures.Either […]
Are You Wasting Your Life in a Retail Job?

When was the last time you saw a late night commercial touting the benefits of a rewarding career in retail? “You too can work with rude customers in exchange for poor pay and limited opportunities for advancement!” Not recently? Me neither.While retail is America’s most common profession, it is also one of the most disliked. […]
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