In this conversation, Eric R. Alexander speaks with Katherine Leary Alsdorf about how the gospel – the good news of and about Jesus Christ – reshapes the way Christians think about work, leadership, and vocation. They discuss how believers can pursue excellence, humility, and cultural renewal in their daily work while participating in God’s larger redemptive purposes in the world.

• How the gospel restores and reorients our understanding of work and vocation.
• Why humility should mark Christians in the workplace and leadership roles.
• How the ‘already but not yet’ nature of redemption shapes a realistic yet hopeful view of work.
• Practical ways leaders can pursue excellence while reflecting Christ in their professions.

Katherine is the co-author of Every Good Endeavor, a former CEO in the high-tech industry, and the founder and former executive director of the Center for Faith & Work at Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City. She serves as a Senior Advisory Board Member of The Global Faith & Work Initiative – a ministry of Redeemer City to City which aims to equip pastors and city leaders to edify the laity of the church to be missional in all areas of their vocation and life leading to the flourishing of their cities. More about The Global Faith & Work Initiative: globalfaithandwork.com

For more about Eric: ericralexander.com; stewardleaderspodcast.com sixarrowsconsulting.com.

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Intro/outro music: "Fairest" performed and arranged by Eric, based on the hymn "Fairest Lord Jesus" (from a 17th century German hymn and folk tune).