Jordan Raynor on The Sacredness of Secular Work: 4 Ways Your Job Matters for Eternity

The L3 Leadership Podcast with Doug Smith

Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, bestselling author Jordan Raynor discusses his new book, The Sacredness of Secular Work: 4 Ways Your Job Matters for Eternity.
About Jordan Raynor: Through his bestselling books (The Creator in You, Redeeming Your Time, Master of One, and Called to Create), the Mere Christians podcast, and his weekly devotionals, Jordan has helped millions of Christians in every country on earth connect the gospel to their work.
In addition to his writing, Jordan serves as the Executive Chairman of Threshold 360, a venture-backed tech startup which Jordan previously ran as CEO following a string of successful ventures of his own.
Jordan has twice been selected as a Google Fellow and served in The White House under President George W. Bush. A sixth-generation Floridian, Jordan lives in Tampa with his wife and their three young daughters. The Raynors are proud members of The Church at Odessa.
3 Key Takeaways:
1. Jordan references scriptural foundations that redefine the value of our vocations.
2. You'll find out why being a barista or an investment banker carries just as much weight in the Kingdom as any overtly spiritual role.
3. He covers the notion of work in the eternal realm, challenging the mainstream view and bringing to light a vision of redeemed and purposeful labor that awaits us beyond this life.
Quotes From the Episode:
“Language matters, words matter.”
“The ultimate good is found in Christ alone.”

Resources Mentioned:
Jordan’s Books
Mere Christians Podcast

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Chapitres

1. Jordan Raynor on The Sacredness of Secular Work: 4 Ways Your Job Matters for Eternity (00:00:00)

2. The Sacredness of Secular Work (00:00:07)

3. Sacred Secular Work and Eternal Impact (00:09:20)

4. Work as Sacred, Maximizing Eternal Impact (00:21:22)

5. Work's Impact on Children and Parents (00:29:40)

6. Connecting, Quotes, and Encouragement for Leaders (00:37:56)