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Death

Death is often described as one of the few unavoidable things in life.  It affects us all.  In this episode, we look at death … how do we deal with it as Christians? And how do we deal with it in our...

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Fear

In order for us to follow God in the work he has called us to, we will have to face things that we fear. In this episode we look at fear and how we can overcome it. Want to go deeper? Check out our...

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Honesty

Honesty is often difficult and can come at a cost, but if we can hold onto it with integrity then we can make a difference in our relationships, work and communities. Want to dig deeper? Check out our...

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Appreciation

It’s easy to not notice the good things around us, let alone to appreciate them.  If we do start recognising the value of things previously overlooked then not only will our experience be richer, we’ll...

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Stress

Life is hard, and it can get stressful.  We can learn a lot in the Bible about facing stress and finding help from God in the middle of stressful situations. Check out our study guide for reflection...

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Being Prophetic

The prophets shared God’s heart for the broken world and tried to encourage change. In our communities and through our work we can do the same today. Check out our study guide on Being Prophetic to dig...

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Strategy

What do you want to achieve in life? God cares about that. Strategy is about using what you have available to achieve those goals, even when you face opposition. If you want to go deeper, check out our...

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Sanitation

It might seem like an odd topic for a podcast on work and faith, but sanitation affects all of us … and God cares about us so much that he taught the ancient Israelites about the importance of dealing...

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Poverty

God cares about poverty, and throughout the Bible we are called to be part of addressing this issue. But what does that look like for you in the work God has called you to?  How can you be part of...

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Teamwork

Teamwork is essential if we’re aiming at goals which are larger than individuals can accomplish. But it can also be one of the most complicated and challenging aspects of work. Thankfully we can learn...

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Adaptation

Many times in life we find ourselves needing to adapt to new and challenging circumstances. In the Bible we find examples of how we can do that successfully without compromising who we are or what God...

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Rest

There are times when we all know we need rest from work. However making time for that, and making rest fruitful can take a lot of work! In this episode we consider some of the things we can learn from...

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Consent

Consent is such a Biblical concept, since God rules with love and law, and mostly not with force. You might be surprised by how relevant and revolutionary it still is today. The post Consent appeared...

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Purpose

Life without purpose doesn’t feel like life at all. Thankfully as we follow God we enter a life full of purpose, which can make a huge difference in the world and for eternity! The post Purpose...

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Celebration

Celebration is an important part of marking victory and identity within community, whether that’s in our town or our workplace – but it’s easy for it to get excessive and unhealthy. Thankfully we can...

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Potential

Potential – you’ve either got it or you haven’t? Actually, God created each of us and the universe with incredible potential and we can work with him to see it develop. The post Potential appeared...

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Keeping Records

In this episode we look at what the Bible has to say about keeping records … is it just a necessary chore, or is it actually something God cares about? Put another way, is accountancy a spiritual...

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Need

How does your work help meet the needs of others ? It’s easy for us to not think about the things that we need, or how our work actually helps others with their needs. Deep down our needs are about...

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Worldview

The way we see the world, what we believe – our worldview – makes a huge difference to how we live and what we work towards. The post Worldview appeared first on Commuter Church.

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Relationship with God

How do you relate with God while you’re at work? In this episode we explore some of the Biblical examples of people doing just that. The post Relationship with God appeared first on Commuter Church.

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Reputation

How can you have a good reputation without being obsessed with what people think about you? And can you have a reputation at work for following God without losing your job? The post Reputation appeared...

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Ethics

How do you learn live by a good ethical code in your work? In this episode, we’re thinking about ethics and how we can navigate all the issues that come for Christians as we relate to the law, as Paul...

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Creativity

We’re made in the image of God – and God is incredibly creative. How can we bring that creativity into our work? And how can we encourage others to do the same? The post Creativity appeared first on...

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Control

Sometimes control can be healthy, and sometimes it’s not. We can learn the difference as we follow God’s example. The post Control appeared first on Commuter Church.

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Character

In order to develop in character at work, we need to connect with God and learn from him. The post Character appeared first on Commuter Church.

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Money

The love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. But the Bible tells us we can love with our money, and be wise with is as well. How does this affect you? And your job? And your nation? The post...

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Ambition

As Christians, we need good ambitions – both for ourselves and for how we can love others, including through our work. The post Ambition appeared first on Commuter Church.

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Diversity

We can only live in unity as we learn to appreciate different, and then to work in the same direction. As Christians we can be at the forefront of encouraging diversity in our workplaces and...

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Audience

God communicates differently with different people and yet is always genuine. As we follow his example we can learn how to connect well with our audience, no matter what our professional situation. The...

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Meetings

Sometimes meetings can feel like a distraction from work, but as we learn from God and the Bible we see that meetings can be both relational and productive. The post Meetings appeared first on...

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Community

We are each part of several communities, both through where we live and what we do for work. As Christians we have an opportunity to bless and disciple each of those in line with God’s heart. The post...

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Skill

Being good at our jobs means having the right skills. Because of God we have the ability to grow in our abilities, even when we at first doubt ourselves. The post Skill appeared first on Commuter Church.

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Efficiency

Efficiency, being more fruitful without work enslaving your life, is a very biblical goal. But it also means knowing what not to do, because you’re working with God. The post Efficiency appeared first...

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Problems

Sometimes problems can seem either too big to do anything about, or too small to be something that God would care about. Actually, God does care. And we can work with him to address problems of every...

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Authority

Maybe you’ve experienced weak or overbearing authority, or you’re not sure how to exercise it yourself – in family, church, or at work. In this episode we draw some practical lessons from God’s...

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Conservation

Conservation is a subject that concerns lots of people at the moment. The Bible depicts us starting in a garden, and we can learn to be gardeners of cities as well as stewards of creation. The post...

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Travel

Whether you work in the travel and transportation industry, or your work involves lots of travel, the Bible can help us learn to do that better. The post Travel appeared first on Commuter Church.

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Architecture

It’s not just church buildings that God cares about – architecture makes a profound difference to the world we live in. The post Architecture appeared first on Commuter Church.

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Technology

Technology changes the world for all of us. It reflects us being made in the image of God with so much potential, living in a world with so many problems. And we require great character to make it...

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Culture

Cultures form around what groups value, and then it changes people. But following Jesus, we get to be part of reforming our cultures around what God values. The post Culture appeared first on Commuter...

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Kindness

Kindness can be costly, but learning to be kind and wise will make a big difference in any field of work. The post Kindness appeared first on Commuter Church.

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Infrastructure

Infrastructure enables us to live and work together in massive communities, and to travel great distances. And the Bible can help us to build and use it wisely. The post Infrastructure appeared first...

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Resources

There are all kinds of resources, and God cares about how we look after them, and what we’re using them for. The post Resources appeared first on Commuter Church.

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Worship

Worship isn’t just something we do at church – we can worship God in all areas of our life, including at work. The post Worship appeared first on Commuter Church.

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Curiosity

What do you do when you encounter things you don’t understand? In this episode, find out how curiosity is a gift God has given us as we relate to the world. The post Curiosity appeared first on...

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Globalisation

The world is more interconnected than ever and globalisation can be quite a controversial topic that actually affects us all. Does the Bible have anything to say about faith and globalisation? The post...

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Problem Solving

What do you do when things go wrong? In this episode, we look at what we can learn from the Bible about solving different kinds of problems. The post Problem Solving appeared first on Commuter Church.

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Conflict Resolution

When there’s conflict, winning can mean defeating your opponent, or resolving the situation and restoring relationship. Knowing the difference is important! The post Conflict Resolution appeared first...

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Hedonism

Many people think pursuing pleasure is the best way to live life. But what does the Bible have to say about the best way to order our lives? The post Hedonism appeared first on Commuter Church.

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Family

Family and work often seem at war with each other over where we invest our time. What does the Bible have to say about how we fit everything into our busy lives? The post Family appeared first on...

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