Should we live to work or work to live? How does Jesus want his followers to work? In the new creation, will we finally be done working forever?
To kick off season 4, co-hosts Taylor, Denver, and Matt look at the topic of work from a biblical perspective. The discussion explores the idea of work in Genesis and how our vision of work is transformed through the life and teachings of Jesus. They also imagine what work might be like in the new creation, arguing that labor will once again be sacred and fulfilling. Lastly, they discuss how your work can play a role in God's redemptive purposes.
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00:00 Introduction to the Learning Laborers Podcast
00:09 Meet the Co-Hosts: Denver, Taylor, and Dr. Matt
01:18 Matt's Academic Journey and Thesis
02:38 A Day in the Life of a Professor
07:12 Would You Rather: Bible Professor Edition
21:10 The Future of Work and Labor Day Discussion
29:58 The Significance of Rest in Creation
30:44 Work as a Theme in Genesis and the Torah
31:06 The Paradigm of Work in Creation
31:25 Technology and Its Ambiguous Role in Work
31:49 The Evolution of Wages and Money
32:52 The Disconnect from Raw Materials
33:24 The Goodness of Work in Genesis
34:47 The Impact of the Fall on Work
37:14 The Dual Nature of Work: Fulfillment and Frustration
41:20 The New Testament Perspective on Work
42:01 Jesus as a Worker and His Parables
45:20 The Sacredness of All Types of Work
56:40 The Role of Spiritual Gifts in Work
59:22 Work in the New Creation
01:04:59 The Future of Work and Technology
01:07:46 Recommended Readings on Theology of Work
01:09:15 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
