“Work is not the place you go find your calling, but it’s the place you go express it.”

In this episode, Ross Chapman, CEO of the Denver Institute of Faith & Work, and I unpack the broad concept of career, calling, and redeeming leadership.

We discuss:

• Why your work is a space to express your calling, not discover it
• How your identity in Christ fuels purpose, not pressure
• What it means to become a “repossessor of creation” — restoring what belongs to God through your daily work
• How to practice redeeming leadership that prioritizes people over profit
• Ways to lead with faith, hope, and humility in a performance-driven world

Whether you’re leading a team or building a business, this conversation will help you see your work as sacred and your leadership as a redemptive act of worship.

To your prosperity,

Ian Crafford

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⏱️ TIME STAMPS

01:10 – What is Redeeming Leadership?

03:45 – The Tension Between Career, Calling, and Faith

07:20 – Why Faith Changes How We View Work

10:45 – “Work is not where you find your calling — it’s where you express it.”

14:50 – Identity in Christ as the Foundation of Purpose

16:31 – Becoming a “Repossessor of Creation” — Restoring What Belongs to God

18:20 – How Leaders Can Restore Dignity and Build Trust

20:05 – Redemptive Leadership in the Modern Workplace

23:10 – How Faith Frees You to Lead with Hope and Humility

26:40 – Practical Steps to Live Out Your Calling Daily

29:55 – Final Reflections and Encouragement