EP 3. Work as worship? An interview with author Kara Martin

Author of 'Workship' explains why our work can be an act of worship, and practical tips for what that means for your 9 to 5.

Tue 9 Nov 2021

Kara Martin

Andrew Laird

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Theology of Work

An extended interview with academic, speaker, and the author of Workship 1 and 2 Kara Martin. How is it that our daily work can be an act of worship? Kara takes us from Genesis to Revelation to help us understand the place of work in the Bible, plus the nitty gritty of what that means for your daily work.

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Kara Martin

Kara is the author and editor of several books about faith and work. She is a lecturer with Mary Andrews College and Adjunct Professor with Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Boston. Kara has previously worked in media and communications, human resources, business analysis and policy development roles. She has presented, taught and run workshops in churches and theological colleges in Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, the US, New Zealand and throughout Australia.

Andrew Laird

Andrew works for Third Space in Canberra and directs Life@Work – an initiative aimed at connecting Christian faith with daily work. In his years working as a journalist, then mentor and spiritual advisor to working professionals, Andrew Laird has seen first-hand the challenges many face in bringing their ‘whole selves’ to work. He’s the author of I am what I do: Reshaping our understanding of self and work and Under Pressure.

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EP 3. Work as worship? An interview with author Kara Martin

Author of 'Workship' explains why our work can be an act of worship, and practical tips for what that means for your 9 to 5.

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