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Editor’s note: We recently welcomed Naomi Hartman to the Denver Institute team as our Public Engagement Associate. Naomi and I talked about her prior work and what she’s most excited about at Denver Institute. Our conversation below has been lightly edited for length and clarity. How did you first connect with Denver Institute?Naomi: ​​I first […]

It’s often assumed that faith is a private matter. Fine for your personal life, but less appropriate in the workplace or public life. Yet time and time again, I’ve seen that when faith becomes a public matter – and is expressed as working for the good of one’s neighbor – there are transformative results for […]

Occasionally you meet somebody that shines with such virtue that you are, perhaps for the first time, made aware of your own poverty of spirit.When I met Greg Thompson during our Thriving Cities symposium in late October, I almost immediately felt the weight of his glory. Before speaking to the crowd, he almost desperately asked […]

Almost every Sunday morning at church, as we finish the final songs and benediction (and I prepare to pick up my crew of girls from Sunday School – now four!), I find myself asking the same question: What is the Church sent into the world to do?This is a question that my friends in pastoral […]

“What am I called to?” That’s the question it seems most of us are asking. My friend Nathan is a pastor of young adults, and without a doubt, nearly everybody he knows hates their jobs. The question “What am I called to?” is often followed by “It can’t be this!”The fact that 70% of Americans […]

Summary The first part of the Christ Hymn in Philippians 2 teaches us that God’s eternal form, incarnate in Christ, is the form of self-giving love. Through prayer, we can not only see this form, but live it out as God trans-forms us. Episode 74 | Trans-Formed by Christ: The Christ Hymn Part 2 Hosted […]

Summary Discover how Chris Horst transitioned from leading a global nonprofit to running a Colorado-based manufacturing company, and how faith influences every aspect of his work. This episode explores the importance of craftsmanship, love for neighbor, and purpose-driven leadership in everyday business. Chris emphasizes that meaningful work reflects God’s craftsmanship, and every task offers an […]

Editor’s note: We recently welcomed Jill Gilley to the Denver Institute team as director of development. Jill and I talked about her prior work, her interest in Denver Institute, and what she’s most excited about in her new role. Our conversation below has been lightly edited for length and clarity. GB: How did you first […]

Summary The preamble to the Christ Hymn found in Philippians 2, in which Paul calls us to “do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty conceit,” seems to be impossible to actually live out. But, what if every little act of selflessness, every little death of self, becomes the soil of humility, the queen of […]

Summary In this episode of the Faith and Work podcast, Ben Dunn, CEO of Blueprint Advanced Manufacturing, shares his unique journey from healthcare to leading a manufacturing company. Ben discusses how his faith guides his leadership and the importance of stewardship in his industry. He reflects on the challenges and rewards of manufacturing, emphasizing the […]

Summary The phrase, “Who knows?!”, found throughout Scripture, features prominently in Joel 2:12-14. Praying this prayer is an act of childlike dependence, placing our trust in the God Who knows. Episode 72 | Trusting the God Who Knows Hosted by Jeff Hoffmeyer, Denver Institute’s Vice President of Advancement and Theologian in Residence, this podcast seeks to focus […]

Summary In this episode of the Faith & Work Podcast, we get to again re-live some of the keynotes from Business for the Common Good 2026 as we dive deep into the transformative role of mercy in the workplace. Dr. Ken Barnes challenges us to redefine leadership through a new lense and ordering our loves […]

Summary John 20:11-18 tells the story of the appearance of the resurrected Christ to Mary Magdalene. At its core, this story is about turning to Christ when we hear him speak our name. This is also what prayer is all about. Episode 71 | You are Named, You are Known, and that is Enough Hosted […]