Jordan Raynor | The Sacredness of Secular Work | Steve Brown, Etc.

Does the secular work we do here count in eternity? This week, Steve and the gang discuss the lasting value of our labor as they chat with author Jordan Raynor. Jordan’s newest book is called The Sacredness of Secular Work: 4 Ways Your Job Matters for Eternity (Even When You’re Not Sharing the Gospel) – https://amzn.to/4bkXVrm – @WaterBrookMultnomah

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@JordanRaynor is a leading voice in the faith and work movement and the best-selling author of "Redeeming Your Time." He also serves as the executive chairman of Threshold 360, was selected as a Google Fellow twice, and served in the White House under President George W. Bush. Jordan’s newest book is called The Sacredness of Secular Work: 4 Ways Your Job Matters for Eternity (Even When You’re Not Sharing the Gospel) – https://amzn.to/4bkXVrm

00:00 - Intro
02:25 - Meet Jordan Raynor
04:16 - A bracing (and biblical) new way to look at the work we do
06:40 - Jordan on how we've gotten The Great Commission wrong
13:57 - More on extricating "The Great Commission" from Jesus' actual command
22:32 - How our work can bring pleasure to God
26:12 - What is the danger of the "Abridged Gospel"?
29:41 - Jordan on the widely accepted 'Half-Truths of Heaven'
33:48 - How can 'secular' work be sacred?
36:04 - God cares about EVERYTHING we do
37:36 - Steve's closing thoughts
39:59 - Next week's guest is...

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