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#157. From Sunday to Monday: Closing the Gap Between Faith and Work
Church Leadership Episode 157 • 14th July 2026 • Our Urban Voices • Dr. Alfonse Javed
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Many Christians experience vocational restlessness and anxiety, unsure or unaware how their faith can guide them in their workplaces. What would it look like for your church to affirm, equip, and commission your congregation to embrace a sense of calling and mission in their everyday labor?

In Dr Matt Rusten's new book, Pastoring for Monday, he helps you lead your church to form Christians who follow, represent, and commune with Christ amid their daily work. This book equips you to bridge the divide between the sacred and secular, transforming how your church disciples people for the workplace.

Dr Matt Rusten Bio

Book: Pastoring for Monday

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

  • Sunday-to-Monday Gap
  • Work is Central to God's Mission
  • Being Effective at Work for God's Mission

ABOUT THE GUEST:

Dr Matt Rusten is president of Made to Flourish and editor in chief of Common Good magazine. He received his Doctor of Ministry degree in faith, work, economics, and vocation from Fuller Theological Seminary. Dr Rusten regularly speaks and writes in the areas of faith, work, and economics. He has served in churches in North Dakota, the Chicago area, Kansas City, and Madison, Wisconsin.

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TIMESTAMPED SHOWNOTES:

00:38 - Introducing Dr Matt Rusten

02:52 - Sunday-to-Monday Gap

03:46 - ...difficulty in integrating faith life and work life

04:34 - ...no affirmation from the church about work and profession

09:54 - Real-Life Experiences that Separate Spiritual Life and Work Life

10:41 - ...vocational restlessness

12:26 - ...vocational woundedness

13:49 - ...vocational disillusionment

17:11 - Work is Not Secondary, But Central to God's Mission

17:49 - ...pattern of work and rest

19:38 - ...work is a part of glorifying God in the world

20:12 - ...story of Joseph in Genesis

21:34 - Helping People Connect Sunday to Monday

22:05 - ...make disciples

22:27 - ...teaching disciples to obey what Jesus has commanded

22:36 - ...work will be where most people are following everything that Jesus commanded and the Gospel is applied

23:17 - ...in the Epistles, the topic of work comes up

24:51 - ...practice the presence of God in our work

28:51 - Discipleship & Mentorship to Be Effective at Work for God's Mission

29:10 - ...connect your story of work to God's story

34:54 - Ways to Bridge the Sunday-to-Monday Gap

38:13 - Contacting Dr Matt Rusten - madetoflourish.org

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