In Episode 11 of the Big Change series, Jonathan Wilson and renowned systems thinker Sammy Njenga analyse the apostle Paul's letter to Philemon in detail. They consider the context of slavery in the Roman Empire both as a personal experience, and as the socio-economic system that simply 'made life work'. So how can ordinary individuals such as you and me bring about change in a seemingly unbreakable system? We encourage you to listen and find out.
Acclaimed podcaster and author Justin Brierley joins Jonathan Wilson in Episode 8 to explore why so many prominent atheists are rejecting secular materialism, and re-evaluating the merits of the Christian faith. They discuss how many of these secular elites are reassessing the perceived triumph of science over religion, as well as the fallacy that Western values such as human rights stem from the Greco-Roman world. For those seeking to live a meaningful life, Christianity is once again emerging as a compelling intellectual option.
This audio recording of Dr Tongoi's article provides a thoughtful starting point for those embarking on 'business as mission' - as a powerful expression of God’s activities in and through the marketplace.
In this episode, Sibs Sibanda and Paul Kim discuss Dorothy Sayer’s third proposition, which is that the worker’s first duty is to serve the work, not the community. Her view is that whenever man is made the centre of things, trouble follows – and that is the problem with making ‘serving the community’ the purpose of work. Please send any questions or suggestions about this podcast series to [email protected]
In this episode of Why Work?, Sibs Sibanda and Paul Kim discuss Dorothy Sayer’s second proposition, which is that when a man or woman is called to a particular job of secular work, it is as true a vocation as though he or she were called to specifically religious work.
In the previous episode of Why Work? Sibs Sibanda and Paul Kim discussed Dorothy Sayer’s first proposition that work is what we were created to do, not just something we have to do. In this episode they explore its implications for integrating work and rest, and taking pride in producing quality work.
Why Work: Work and Dorothy Sayers – Paul Kim and Sibs Sibanda have reunited for this exciting new podcast series entitled Why Work? based on Dorothy Sayers’ well-known essay. In this introductory episode, they compare Sayers’ World War II context with our post-Covid reality – as two watershed moments in the history of work.
‘Why Work?’ is an influential essay by Dorothy L. Sayers outlining a robust and practical theology of work against the background of World War II, that still challenges and inspires today. This is a dictation of the essay.
Read the full essay here
In this episode of the Monday Christian series, Paul Kim and Sibs Sibanda address the idolatry of work, which prevents us from integrating the different aspects of our lives in a healthy way. They then guide us in how to pursue shalom, which basically means ‘nothing missing, nothing broken’ – a wholeness in harmony with God, ourselves, and creation.
In this episode of the Monday Christian Podcast Series, Paul Kim and Sibs Sibanda comment on the contemporary ideal of achieving work-life balance. Acknowledging the rise of mental health challenges in the workplace, they argue that ‘work’ and ‘life’ are not two opposing forces. So rather than pursuing that elusive ‘balance’ as our north star, we should aim for healthy work-rest rhythms during different seasons in life.
Paul Kim and Sibs Sibanda define the gift of common grace in more detail, and discuss its practical implications for business. Having a clear understanding of God’s goodness and mercy to all, and how it relates to his justice and righteousness – enables us to keep our balance between apparent contradictions. It gives us a more robust perspective on the world.
In this episode, Paul Kim and Sibs Sibanda introduce the profound topic of common grace. Referring back to the 4-chapter biblical worldview of Creation, Fall, Redemption and Restoration, they attempt to answer some of the difficult questions stirred by our real-life experiences of good and evil.
Nola Dlamini is an electrical engineer with 24 years’ experience in the ICT Sector. As a corporate professional and a single mom, she believes there is great comfort in surrendering to God sovereignty. Though some moments seem insignificant at the time – when we look back we can see God has been working out his plan and purpose for our careers all along.
Paul Kim and Sibs Sibanda refer to the remarkable story of Joseph as a reminder that God is constantly at work in human history. They encourage us in the knowledge that all the things that go right, and all the things that go wrong, are ultimately part of God’s unfolding plan of redemptive history.
In this episode, Paul Kim and Sibs Sibanda dive deeper into the interplay between God’s sovereignty and man’s responsibility, and why it matters in our approach to business. They discuss the tension that exists, and the fallacy of emphasising the one at the expense of the other.
Paul Kim and Sibs Sibanda grapple with the complex (and sometimes contentious) topic of God’s sovereignty and man’s responsibility. They believe it to be a deep and fruitful truth that brings great freedom, and also enables us to withstand the inevitable turmoil of life.
