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  • Ep. 3 - Navigating Authority in the Workplace
    2026/06/16
    What can change when we view love as a guiding ethic when it comes to matters of value in the workplace? Many of us, unformed and unsure of how to show up authentically in professional contexts, end up with a “fake it ‘til you make it” mentality often leading to fractured versions of ourselves. In this episode, Pete and Jason dissect the ever-pressing question we all ask deep down: “What am I worth?”SummaryHow many of us have sat through a job interview, wondering how we can make an honest offering of ourselves while determining a commensurate value for our work? Left undiscerned, our sense of worth and value are often shaped less by our moral convictions and more by immediate needs or lifestyle pressures. In this episode, Pete and Jason offer a fresh perspective on considering our incalculable worth as individuals and how it relates to tangible measures such as wealth and compensation. Offering perspectives from both sides of the table – as employer and employee – Pete and Jason make a case for the lasting difference it makes when we show up as ourselves, without pretense. They discuss the importance of seeing the uniqueness and innate creativity of every person as they relate to the team, and why it is vital for companies and organizations to help employees form more integrated versions of themselves. They dissect the nuances of discerning fit and compatibility and the pitfalls of having a myopic view of life. Ultimately, Pete and Jason invite listeners to consider these economic realities within the context of living and operating within the Kingdom of God. Speakers BioPete White is the founder of Vocatio, an organization focused on restoring character and calling to the center of human life. Drawing from a wealth of life experiences – from his work as a carpenter in blue-collar environments, volunteering in homeless shelters, to nearly two decades as a therapist in private practice – Pete encountered the deep brokenness of the human experience in lives oriented away from the heart of God. He witnessed firsthand the fractures caused by addictions, poverty of mind, body, and spirit, broken relationships, and crises in identity and authenticity. His encounters have ignited in him a deep desire to see healing and wholeness, steeped in love, to the world around him. Today, Pete accompanies individuals and organizations in the process of clarifying purpose and life-calling, recovering their vocation as life-as-craft. Bio retrieved from Vocatio.Jason Jensen is the founding partner and CEO of Glass Canvas. He has set the tone for radical pursuit of the way of Jesus in every area of our business, leading with vulnerability, intentionality, and pursuit of the human heart. His personal mission is to help increase the accompaniment capacity of the Church, and he does so with his gifts of being with individuals and leaders to help draw them into an integrated Christian imagination. Jason leads the formation direction and overall vision of Glass Canvas.Noteworthy quotes“It takes three kinds of courage: to abandon your tried-and-true methods, to put yourself in the ring before you feel ready, and to make more mistakes than others make attempts." - Adam Grant, Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater ThingsTimestamps01:10 The trouble with Bitcoin‍03:45 What are most things grounded in? 04:15 Love is the most valuable thing in the universe‍06:15 What is money? 13:30 Benevolence: love as in intention to will someone’s good 14:45 The “gold standard”: a quick economic refresher18:20 Who gets to decide the value of currencies?21:16 Vocation: The way that you were made to love31:10 Experiences with sales - is this for me, or for them?35:22 Doing what love invites and refusing what fear demands37:11 What to ask yourself at the end of the (work) day 38:28 Choosing our amnesia39:24 Work is tethered to our provision and our personhood 41:51 A loving responsibility - we are made for profundity45:53 Our attention as a commodity and its consequences48:20 The most reliable path to wealth itself49:30 Wealth: inversely correlated with unmet wants, a measure of contentment53:03 The impoverished wealthy person55:35 The dichotomy of eternal vs. temporal things58:10 War as an alternative to love 01:01:20 Workforce ethics: a commitment to what you’re not going to do01:04:10 Real value and integrity prove themselves in the end01:06:15 The job inside of every job01:09:01 The betterment of people as the epicentre of what you’re doing01:10:33 A trust framework: Goodwill, Competence and integrity01:13:25 Showing up as ourselves at work01:14:55 There is meaning and purpose when you are needed as you are01:17:08 Becoming *that* person who comes in mind when a need arises01:19:05 Untethered vocation01:25:58 Negotiating when we are making an offering of ourselves01:28:38 Why not “fake it ‘til you make it”?01:31:00 Are you prepared to make a fair appraisal of yourself?01:35:50 Young people: ...
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  • Ep. 2 - Rooted in Love: A Different Way to Think About Money and Worth
    2026/06/16
    What can change when we view love as a guiding ethic when it comes to matters of value in the workplace? Many of us, unformed and unsure of how to show up authentically in professional contexts, end up with a “fake it ‘til you make it” mentality often leading to fractured versions of ourselves. In this episode, Pete and Jason dissect the ever-pressing question we all ask deep down: “What am I worth?”SummaryHow many of us have sat through a job interview, wondering how we can make an honest offering of ourselves while determining a commensurate value for our work? Left undiscerned, our sense of worth and value are often shaped less by our moral convictions and more by immediate needs or lifestyle pressures. In this episode, Pete and Jason offer a fresh perspective on considering our incalculable worth as individuals and how it relates to tangible measures such as wealth and compensation. Offering perspectives from both sides of the table – as employer and employee – Pete and Jason make a case for the lasting difference it makes when we show up as ourselves, without pretense. They discuss the importance of seeing the uniqueness and innate creativity of every person as they relate to the team, and why it is vital for companies and organizations to help employees form more integrated versions of themselves. They dissect the nuances of discerning fit and compatibility and the pitfalls of having a myopic view of life. Ultimately, Pete and Jason invite listeners to consider these economic realities within the context of living and operating within the Kingdom of God. Speakers BioPete White is the founder of Vocatio, an organization focused on restoring character and calling to the center of human life. Drawing from a wealth of life experiences – from his work as a carpenter in blue-collar environments, volunteering in homeless shelters, to nearly two decades as a therapist in private practice – Pete encountered the deep brokenness of the human experience in lives oriented away from the heart of God. He witnessed firsthand the fractures caused by addictions, poverty of mind, body, and spirit, broken relationships, and crises in identity and authenticity. His encounters have ignited in him a deep desire to see healing and wholeness, steeped in love, to the world around him. Today, Pete accompanies individuals and organizations in the process of clarifying purpose and life-calling, recovering their vocation as life-as-craft. Bio retrieved from Vocatio.Jason Jensen is the founding partner and CEO of Glass Canvas. He has set the tone for radical pursuit of the way of Jesus in every area of our business, leading with vulnerability, intentionality, and pursuit of the human heart. His personal mission is to help increase the accompaniment capacity of the Church, and he does so with his gifts of being with individuals and leaders to help draw them into an integrated Christian imagination. Jason leads the formation direction and overall vision of Glass Canvas.Noteworthy quotes“It takes three kinds of courage: to abandon your tried-and-true methods, to put yourself in the ring before you feel ready, and to make more mistakes than others make attempts." - Adam Grant, Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater ThingsTimestamps01:10 The trouble with Bitcoin‍03:45 What are most things grounded in? 04:15 Love is the most valuable thing in the universe‍06:15 What is money? 13:30 Benevolence: love as in intention to will someone’s good 14:45 The “gold standard”: a quick economic refresher18:20 Who gets to decide the value of currencies?21:16 Vocation: The way that you were made to love31:10 Experiences with sales - is this for me, or for them?35:22 Doing what love invites and refusing what fear demands37:11 What to ask yourself at the end of the (work) day 38:28 Choosing our amnesia39:24 Work is tethered to our provision and our personhood 41:51 A loving responsibility - we are made for profundity45:53 Our attention as a commodity and its consequences48:20 The most reliable path to wealth itself49:30 Wealth: inversely correlated with unmet wants, a measure of contentment53:03 The impoverished wealthy person55:35 The dichotomy of eternal vs. temporal things58:10 War as an alternative to love 01:01:20 Workforce ethics: a commitment to what you’re not going to do01:04:10 Real value and integrity prove themselves in the end01:06:15 The job inside of every job01:09:01 The betterment of people as the epicentre of what you’re doing01:10:33 A trust framework: Goodwill, Competence and integrity01:13:25 Showing up as ourselves at work01:14:55 There is meaning and purpose when you are needed as you are01:17:08 Becoming *that* person who comes in mind when a need arises01:19:05 Untethered vocation01:25:58 Negotiating when we are making an offering of ourselves01:28:38 Why not “fake it ‘til you make it”?01:31:00 Are you prepared to make a fair appraisal of yourself?01:35:50 Young people: ...
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  • Ep. 1 - How to Enter Work as Yourself (And Why It Changes Everything)
    2026/06/16
    Do you believe that your work – regardless of the position you find yourself in – can be deeply meaningful and fulfilling? Pete and Jason sit with this multi-faceted question, ruminating on the considerations that we take as we discern what it means to engage in meaningful work. This conversation kicks off a 3-part series on a thoughtful discussion around work and what it truly means to inhabit our vocation in a healthy way. SummaryWe spend a great number of our adult lives at work; and left unexplored, our daily routines eventually write the script for what we believe our vocation is meant to be and how it is to be lived. Pete and Jason lay the groundwork for offering a broad definition of what ‘work’ is – and what it can be – while simultaneously addressing the belief that truly meaningful work is a luxury unavailable to most. They touch on topics like the fallout caused by the cult of the ‘self’, considerations to make when discerning careers, and the stifling effects of micromanaging on beauty and creativity. Along the way, they offer hope towards those who are threadbare, struggling in positions and responsibilities they currently hold. Further, Pete and Jason offer a refreshing take on the gift of living with honour and authenticity, taking hold of that which brings us life, in spaces where our professional and personal lives meet. In this dialogue, discover how we can become our truest selves when we inhabit spaces that speak to our ‘vocatio’ – our life calling.Speakers BioPete White is the founder of Vocatio, an organization focused on restoring character and calling to the center of human life. Drawing from a wealth of life experiences – from his work as a carpenter in blue-collar environments, volunteering in homeless shelters, to nearly two decades as a therapist in private practice – Pete encountered the deep brokenness of the human experience in lives oriented away from the heart of God. He witnessed firsthand the fractures caused by addictions, poverty of mind, body, and spirit, broken relationships, and crises in identity and authenticity. His encounters have ignited in him a deep desire to see healing and wholeness, steeped in love, to the world around him. Today, Pete accompanies individuals and organizations in the process of clarifying purpose and life-calling, recovering their vocation as life-as-craft. Bio retrieved from Vocatio.‍Jason Jensen is the founding partner and CEO of Glass Canvas. He has set the tone for radical pursuit of the way of Jesus in every area of our business, leading with vulnerability, intentionality, and pursuit of the human heart. His personal mission is to help increase the accompaniment capacity of the Church, and he does so with his gifts of being with individuals and leaders to help draw them into an integrated Christian imagination. Jason leads the formation direction and overall vision of Glass Canvas.Resources for youThe Voyage of the Dawn Treaderby C.S. LewisOrder from AmazonMan’s Search for Meaningby Viktor E. FranklOrder from AmazonNoteworthy quotes“We who have come back, by the aid of many lucky chances or miracles - whatever one may choose to call them - we know: the best of us did not return.” ‍―Viktor E. Frankl, Man's Search for MeaningTimestamps01:50 Laying the groundwork: what is ‘work’?‍06:03 Work as a dynamic creative expression 07:05 What might ‘Work’ in a rightly-ordered healthy society look like?‍09:50 Life scripts as prognoses prohibitive to creativity12:12 Authenticity sounds like a luxury or a fantasy14:50 The means to the beginning of discernment into who we are19:00 We need a place to get aspects of ourselves to land20:05 Pete’s (surprising) first questions to clients in therapy25:03 The alternative of showing up not as ourselves in the workplace26:15 We were made to steward, and to take care of creation28:00 The pain of not being able to express who are are31:45 A fulfilled person is a gift to the world34:00 True habitational self is always a gift35:40 The cult of ’the self’ while craving meaning and purpose37:23 The special ingredient39:41 When is the right time to do all this?40:00 What ‘gainful employment’ truly means 47:19 Net losses in high-demand and low-trust environments 56:50 Hopeful advice for the thread-bare and overworked01:00:36 Changing the narrative you’ve always subscribed to01:07:07 Going on our own odyssey01:09:20 An encouragement for those who just need a job01:10:35 Viktor Frankl’s grand revelation01:15:10 A question about being seen01:17:50 How we can truly understand ourselves01:25:20 The alternative to the world’s way: good work01:34:22 Why not now?01:39:10 Gandalf’s bridge01:43:55 Finding your life calling, your ‘vocatio’01:52:50 Better than a fairytale ‍Stay connectedThank you for listening to this episode with My Buddy Pete. If this episode encouraged you, make sure to subscribe on your favourite platform and follow us on ...
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