Work, Rest, Calling, and the Goodness of God (with Jordan Raynor)

About this episode

Jerrad Lopes and Jordan Raynor discuss the significance of work and calling in the context of faith and fatherhood.

What if your job, your parenting, your neighborhood, and your ordinary Monday morning all mattered deeply to God? In this episode, Jerrad sits down with returning guest Jordan Raynor for a wide-ranging conversation about work, calling, the Holy Spirit, fatherhood, and the lies that keep Christian men exhausted. Jordan unpacks why work existed before sin, how our daily jobs can be worship, and why the Holy Spirit empowers us not just for salvation, but for the good works God has prepared for us. The conversation also moves into evangelism, neighborhood faithfulness, the kindness of God, and the freedom that comes from realizing God doesn’t need us. He wants us. This episode is for the dad who feels tired, scattered, overcommitted, or unsure if his everyday life really matters to God. In this episode, we talk about: Why your work matters to God How to see ordinary tasks as worship The lies and half-truths many Christians believe Why the Holy Spirit empowers us for good works How to talk to your kids about deep theology Why saying no can be an act of faithfulness The difference between a tired body and a weary soul Why God doesn’t need you, but graciously invites you Mentioned in…

People in this episode

Host: Jerrad Lopes

Guest: Jordan Raynor

Topics covered

• work
• calling
• fatherhood
• evangelism
• Holy Spirit
• Christianity
• spirituality

Keywords

• work
• calling
• Holy Spirit
• fatherhood
• Christian men
• evangelism
• spiritual exhaustion

Sponsors

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Mentioned in this episode

Products: VARA Safe Use, Dad Tired Annual Retreat, Free Family Leadership Program

Books & works: The Spirit in You

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