Is Work a CURSE or God's GIFT? The Truth About Your Job

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Embrace Our Calling

Marcus Mok

16 episodes

4 days ago

Embrace Our Calling is the podcast for Christians pursuing purpose with passion. I’m Marcus Mok, an educator in Singapore, learning to embrace God’s purpose in my own work and calling. In each episode, I share practical career tips, biblical truths, and encouragement to help you navigate transitions, overcome challenges, and embrace your God-given calling. With solo episodes and interviews from inspiring voices in Singapore, this podcast will help you grow in confidence, balance, and purpose while staying true to your faith.

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Is Work a CURSE or God's GIFT? The Truth About Your Job | Theology of Work series

Embrace Our Calling

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4 days ago

Is Work a CURSE or God's GIFT? The Truth About Your Job | Theology of Work series

Is work just a necessary evil? A curse we have to endure? What if I told you that work was actually God's design from the very beginning—before sin, before the fall, before anything went wrong?In this episode, we're kicking off Season 2 with a powerful 3-part series on the Theology of Work, and today we're answering the first big question: Why do we NEED work to lead fulfilling lives?Drawing from Timothy Keller's transformative book "Every Good Endeavor," we'll explore:✅ Why God was working from the very beginning (and what that means for you)✅ The Cultural Mandate - God's invitation for you to partner with Him✅ Why EVERY job has dignity and purpose (yes, even yours!)✅ How Martin Luther revolutionized our understanding of calling✅ The surprising connection between work and worship✅ Why rest is just as important as workWhether you're a teacher, accountant, carpenter, CEO, or security guard—this episode will transform how you see your Monday morning. Your work isn't just a paycheck. It's a calling. It's partnership with God Himself.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Is Work a Curse?00:27 - Introduction: Season 2 Theology of Work01:17 - God's Original Design for Work03:15 - The Cultural Mandate Explained04:25 - SPONSOR: Shortform Book Guides05:30 - Greek View vs Biblical View of Labor06:25 - Martin Luther's Revolutionary Idea ‎of Work08:23 - The Work-Rest Rhythm08:58 - Next Week Preview + Outro📚 RESOURCES MENTIONED:- "Every Good Endeavor" by Timothy Keller - Get the full book guide on Shortform and save 20% using my affiliate link: https://shortform.com/eoc 🎙️ ABOUT EMBRACE OUR CALLING:I'm Marcus Mok, an educator in Singapore, and this podcast is for Christians who want to discover and live out their God-given calling with passion and purpose. Through solo episodes and interviews, we explore practical career tips, biblical truths, and real encouragement for your faith journey.🔔 SUBSCRIBE for weekly episodes on faith, work, and calling!💬 COMMENT BELOW:What's one way you've seen your work serve others this week? Drop a comment below—I'd love to hear your story!🌐 CONNECT WITH ME:Website: https://embraceourcalling.comInstagram: @embraceourcallingEmail: marcusmok@embraceourcalling.com📖 NEXT EPISODE: If work is meant to be good, why does it feel so HARD? We're tackling the tough reality of work's frustrations, futility, and brokenness. Subscribe so you don't miss it!---#ChristianPodcast #TheologyOfWork #CallingAndPurpose #TimothyKeller #EveryGoodEndeavor #ChristianLiving #FaithAndWork #BiblicalWorldview #WorkLifeFaith #ChristianCareer #PurposeDriven #GodsDesign #SingaporeChristian #EmbraceOurCalling #MarcusMok