Dale Scott Joins the Denver Institute Board of Directors

Denver Institute recently welcomed Dale Scott as a board member. We spoke with Dale about his professional background and his passion for faith and work. The conversation below has been lightly edited for length and clarity. Denver Institute (DI): Can you give us a brief overview of your work & professional experience? Dale Scott (DS): […]

I Thirst: The Humanity of Christ and Finding Eternity in Time (Last Words of Christ Pt. 5)

Summary In the fifth word from the cross, Jesus says simply, “I thirst.” This is an expression of Jesus’ humanity. Because of the Incarnation, which was the intersection of eternity with history, we can be those who experience what is eternal within ordinary, earthly moments.   Episode 49:  I Thirst: The Humanity of Christ and […]

Adrienne Tafilowski Joins the Denver Institute Board of Directors

Denver Institute welcomed Adrienne Tafilowski as a board member in 2024. We spoke with Adrienne about her professional background and what makes her most excited about Denver Institute. The conversation below has been lightly edited for length and clarity. Denver Institute (DI): Can you give us a brief overview of your work & professional experience? […]

Voices from the Workplace: The Beauty of Retail with Kathy Stewart

Summary Kathy Stewart, a longtime retail professional and personal stylist, who shares how God brings beauty and dignity into everyday retail spaces. Kathy reflects on how the sales floor can be a place of ministry—where stories are heard, confidence is restored, and people are seen as image-bearers of God. She also speaks to the redemptive […]

Christ’s Cry of Godforsakenness: The Trans-Formation of Lament (Last Words of Christ Pt. 4)

Summary Christ’s lament from the cross, “My God, my God, why have your forsaken me?” is the fourth and most important of the seven last words. By praying this prayer, Jesus transforms our own experiences of godforsakenness, enabling our words of lament to become seedbeds for hope. Episode 48: Christ’s Cry of Godforsakenness: The Trans-Formation […]

Voices from the Workplace: Behind the Lens with Aly McCroskey

Summary Aly McCroskey, wedding photographer and host of the Oh Happy Day Podcast, shares a powerful perspective of what it means to live out your faith behind the camera. With over a decade in the wedding industry, she shares how beauty, service, and the Holy Spirit collide on event days. From unexpected rainstorms to soul-deep […]

The Church at the Foot of the Cross (Last Words of Christ Pt. 3)

Summary “Woman, behold your son. Behold your mother.” With these words, as he was dying on the cross, directed to Mary and to the disciple John, Jesus founded the church. By praying these words our vision is transformed, enabling us to see anyone and everyone as a beloved child of God, and so continue to […]

When Work Hurts: Building Resilience When You’re Beat Up or Burnt Out with Meryl Herr

Summary What do you do when work isn’t just difficult—it’s downright painful? In this episode of the Faith and Work Podcast, Jeff Hoffmeyer sits down with author Meryl Herr to tackle the raw realities of workplace hurt. From crushing disappointment to full-blown devastation, Meryl unpacks why work wounds us so deeply—and how we can find […]

Jesus, Remember Me (Last Words of Christ Pt. 2)

Summary As Jesus is dying on the cross, a conversation occurs between the two convicts who were crucified on either side of him. One of these men then says to Jesus, “Remember me, when you come into your kingdom.” Then Jesus says, “Today you will be with me in Paradise.” By allowing this conversation to […]

Valor & Mercy: Attributes of Wise Leadership with Hannah Stolze

Summary Dr. Hannah Stolze, a supply chain expert and author of Wisdom-Based Business, explores the biblical themes of valor (chayil) and mercy (hesed) in leadership and work. In this episode, host Joanna Meyer shares Hannah’s keynote from Women Work and Calling 2023, highlighting how wisdom in Proverbs and Ruth shapes ethical and impactful business practices. […]

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Angry at the Office: Moving from Hurt to Healing

In my book, When Work Hurts: Building Resilience When You’re Beat Up or Burnt Out, I describe three categories of work hurt: disappointment, disillusionment, and devastation. Like the AHEN model I shared in my previous post, this framework can also help us analyze our work hurt to understand what’s making us feel angry. Three Types […]

Meryl Herr
Angry at the Office: How Paying Attention to Our Emotions Can Help Us Understand Our Work Hurt

Have you ever felt angry at work? Maybe it was last week when someone forgot to reload the paper drawer in the copier or last month when your coworker missed an important deadline. Perhaps you silently brood over the pay gap between men and women in your organization. Or you could be someone who erupts […]