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Who Are You Without Your Job?

Summary In this episode of the Faith and Work podcast, Ross Chapman and Brian Gray explore the complex relationship between identity and work from a Christian perspective. They discuss how societal pressures often lead individuals to derive their sense of worth from their professional accomplishments, contrasting this with the biblical view that identity is rooted […]
Stairway to Heaven (Pt 2): The Slow Build Epic

Summary In this episode, a joyful exposition of both Genesis 28 and Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven,” I suggest that prayer is akin to Jacob’s setting up of a pillar in acknowledgement of God’s presence. Episode 66 | Stairway to Heaven (Pt 2): The Slow Build Epic Hosted by Jeff Hoffmeyer, Denver Institute’s Vice President of Advancement […]
The Pressure that Could Make or Break Your Workforce with Nicole Riehl

Summary Nicole elaborates on the current trends affecting the workforce, including the aging population, low birth rates, and the need for human capital in a rapidly changing job market. She emphasizes the importance of supporting employees with caregiving responsibilities, whether for children or aging parents, and how businesses can benefit from investing in childcare solutions. […]
Stairway to Heaven (Pt 1)

Summary In Genesis 28, Jacob, the “fleeing deceiver,” sees a vision of a ladder (or stairway) linking heaven and earth. The surprise of this story, which leads to prayer, is not about the dream itself, but in the Who, the When, and the Where. Episode 65 | Stairway to Heaven (Pt 1) Hosted by Jeff […]
When Work Goes to Church

Summary How can pastors better care for and disciple people in their everyday work? In this episode of the Faith and Work Podcast, Ross sits down with Matt Rusten of Made to Flourish to explore how churches can more fully connect faith and work. Then, we’re excited to share a replay from our friends at […]
The Story of Teach Us To Pray

No Episode This Week, But Do Not Miss This We are hitting pause for one week, but we have something special just for you! Ever wondered how Teach Us To Pray came to be? Curious about the stories, conversations, and prayers that shaped the podcast you love? This week, we are inviting you behind the […]
What if I’m not good at prayer?

Summary Ross Chapman sits down with Jeff Hoffmeyer, host of our sister podcast Teach Us To Pray, to unpack the story behind Teach Us To Pray, from its beginnings to its theological and spiritual vision. Together, they explore prayer, beauty, and how a life of prayer shapes both faith and work. Along the way, you […]
The Light Has Come: Angels, Linus, and Why I Believe

Summary Luke 2 is the wondrous story of the shepherds hearing of Jesus’ birth from the chorus of angels. As we trust in this story we are formed by it; we are “made better,” which is what Handel hoped would happen for those who listen to his oratorio, Messiah. Episode 64 | The Light Has Come: […]
Inside the FOR Campaign: Hopes, Hard Questions, & What’s Next

Summary In this episode of the Faith and Work podcast, Ross Chapman engages with teammates Abby Worland, Joanna Meyer, and Grace Bryan to discuss the latest update of the FOR Campaign at the Denver Institute. They reflect on their personal & professional experiences, wins, and challenges faced as we close the campaign’s first two years. […]
The Light Has Come: The Darkened Between

Summary Movement 9 of Handel’s Messiah combines two texts from Isaiah, one which proclaims that the exile is about to be over, and one that celebrates that the exile is over. This combination of passages is a beautiful juxtaposition that orients us in betweenness, which is what Advent is all about. Episode 63 | The […]
Voices from the Workplace: Approaches to Education with Hilary Oswald & Bill Kurtz

Summary In this conversation, we engage with Bill Kurtz and Hilary Oswald to explore two distinct educational approaches shaped by faith and community. Bill Kurtz, founder of the Denver Schools of Science and Technology, shares his journey from Wall Street to education, emphasizing the importance of human dignity and the belief that every child can […]
The Light Has Come: Seeing the Light

Summary In this episode, I explore Isaiah 9:2 and Handel’s interpretation of that text in Movement 11 of Messiah. Advent is all about light, which means it is also all about darkness. This dialectic is beautifully explored by Handel in the way he juxtaposes major and minor chords. God’s light is how we pray in […]
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