Has 'Sabbath Culture' Gone Too Far? A Biblical Theology of Work

Is work a curse from the Fall — or something far more sacred? In this episode, we kick off a brand-new series on the theology of work, exploring what Scripture actually says about labor, calling, and vocation — starting not with us, but with God Himself.

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We dig into Genesis 1 to see God revealed as Creator, Artist, Sustainer, and Worker long before Adam and Eve ever showed up. We look at Jesus's own life — including His 20+ years as a tekton (carpenter/builder) — and unpack why the Gospel of Mark uses the word "immediately" 41 times to describe His ministry. If we're made in the image of a working God, what does that mean for how we view our own 9-to-5, our calling, and our sense of purpose?

Along the way we talk about:

✅ The Biblical theology of work vs. the "curse" mentality

✅ Genesis 1 and God as Creator, Sustainer, and Artist

✅ Jesus as a carpenter and what His "immediacy" reveals about work

✅ Why Christians talk more about rest & Sabbath than a theology of work

✅ Labor force participation, burnout, and finding balance

✅ Work as worship — from CEOs to stay-at-home parents to busboys

This is Part 1 of a multi-part series diving into a comprehensive, Scripture-grounded view of work — setting up themes from the upcoming book "Get to Work."