After returning home from years as a cross-cultural missionary, Chassie Anders found herself struggling with questions she never expected to face: Does this work still matter? Is it enough? Is God in this too? In this deeply personal and hope-filled conversation, Chassie sits down with author and entrepreneur Jordan Raynor to explore how the sacred threads of calling and creativity run through all types of work — not just the obviously "spiritual" ones. Together, they talk about how the unabridged Gospel changes the way we see this earth, our identity, and the work of our hands. They unpack why God delights in beauty for its own sake, how He values what seems ordinary, and how our everyday efforts — whether seen or unseen — carry eternal weight in the Kingdom of God. Whether you're in ministry or marketing, parenting or painting — this episode will remind you that your story still matters, and so does your work.
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***This episode was recorded in 2024, but you can still snag a copy of The Sacredness of Secular Work or his latest book, Five Mere Christians.
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