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You Weren’t Made From Steel: A Biblical Case For Rest Oct 13, 2026

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“Why did God build rest into creation before he ever gave a single command to work? In this episode, Jonny and Hank trace the Sabbath from Genesis through the Ten Commandments to Jesus, and ask what it means for our rhythm of work and rest today.

📖 Pre-order Jonny Ardavanis's new book Get to Work: Seeing Your Daily Grind as God’s Good Gift here: https://a.co/d/0aFMdjNp

You’ll learn:

• Why God rested on the seventh day — not from exhaustion, but completion

• How the Sabbath pointed forward to Christ, and why it’s no longer binding law

• The difference between biblical rest and mere relaxation

• Why busyness (not just laziness) can be a spiritual danger

• How Jesus modeled withdrawing to be alone with the Father

• Practical questions to evaluate your own rhythm of restIf you’ve ever felt guilty resting, or like you can’t stop producing or distracting yourself long enough to be still, this conversation will reframe rest as a gift from God, not an obstacle to productivity.

This episode is part 5 in an ongoing series tied to Jonny’s book, “Get to Work.”

📱 This episode is also sponsored by Accountable2You. Stay accountable in a digital world: check out Accountable2You at accountable2you.com/dialin — use code DIALIN for 25% off your first year.

Teach Your Kids to Work (Before It's Too Late) with Joel and Mary Beeke Oct 06, 2026

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Are you accidentally raising a lazy adult? In this episode, Jonny sits down with Joel and Mary Beeke (author of "Teach Them to Work") to talk about why — and how — parents should train their children to work from an early age, not wait until adulthood.

📖 Pre-order Jonny Ardavanis's new book Get to Work: Seeing Your Daily Grind as God’s Good Gift here: https://a.co/d/0aFMdjNp

You'll learn:

• Why waiting until your kids are grown to teach them to work sets them up to fail

• Practical ways to teach work to toddlers, young kids, and teens

• The "5 E's" of raising a hard worker: entreaty, example, expectation, equipping, enjoyment

• How to respond to the myth that "they have their whole life to work"

• Why screens and overindulgence are quietly harming your kids

• How moms play a uniquely powerful role in shaping a child's work ethic

Whether you have toddlers, elementary-age kids, or teenagers, this conversation offers practical, biblical wisdom for raising children who see work as a gift from God — not a curse.

Featuring Mary Beeke, author of "Teach Them to Work": https://a.co/d/00gl2kNs

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The Devastating Consequences of Laziness Sep 29, 2026

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"Is laziness just a bad habit, or is it a sin? In this episode, Jonny Ardavanis and Hank Bowen dig into the Book of Proverbs to unpack what the Bible really says about the sluggard — and why laziness is a character issue, not just a productivity issue.

📖 Pre-order Jonny Ardavanis's new book Get to Work: Seeing Your Daily Grind as God’s Good Gift here: https://a.co/d/0aFMdjNp

You'll learn:

• The 4 types of laziness: physical, mental, spiritual, and vocational

• 5 traits of the "sluggard" from Proverbs 26

• Why laziness and godliness are total opposites

• The real cost of laziness: poverty, disgrace, fractured relationships, and lost spiritual usefulness

• Practical steps to repent of and fight off laziness

Whether you're a student, parent, pastor, or professional, this conversation will challenge you to examine areas of your life where comfort has replaced diligence — and point you back to Christ's power to change.

Whatever You Do: Pillars of the Christian Work Ethic Sep 22, 2026

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What does the Bible actually say about your 9-to-5? In this episode, Jonny Ardavanis and Hank Bowen dig into the theology of work—why the curse of Genesis 3 made labor hard, and how believers are called to work with enthusiasm, enjoyment, excellence, integrity, and gratitude, no matter the job.

📖 Pre-order Jonny Ardavanis's new book Get to Work: Seeing Your Daily Grind as God’s Good Gift here: https://a.co/d/0aFMdjNp

You'll learn:

• Why work was designed to be an act of worship (not just a paycheck)

• The three consequences of the Fall on our relationship to work

• How to find joy in a job that feels mundane or difficult

• Why grumbling and complaining undermines your gospel witness

• What it means to "work as unto the Lord" — even for a bad boss

Whether you're a stay-at-home mom, a CEO, a mechanic, or a student working part-time, this conversation will reshape how you think about vocation, calling, and Christian work ethic.

🙏 This episode is brought to you by The Master's University — committed to Jesus Christ and the authority and sufficiency of His Word. Learn more at masters.edu

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#ChristianWorkEthic #TheologyOfWork #FaithAndWork #ChristianLiving #BiblicalWorldview #WorkAsWorship #DialInMinistries"

Image Bearers: Why You Were Made to Rule, Create & Reflect God Sep 15, 2026

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Why do you feel drawn to build, make, or create something bigger than yourself? Turns out that instinct isn't random — it's rooted in the opening chapters of Genesis.

📖 Pre-order Jonny Ardavanis's new book Get to Work: Seeing Your Daily Grind as God’s Good Gift here: https://a.co/d/04k0sFpo

In this episode, we continue our series exploring the biblical theology of work (pulled from Jonny's forthcoming book, "Get to Work") by digging into Genesis 1 and 2. We unpack what it means that humanity is made in God's image, what the Hebrew words "radah" (rule) and "kabash" (subdue) actually mean, and why God — who could have created a "finished" universe — instead invited us into the ongoing work of cultivating, building, and creating beauty.

We also talk about Bezalel, the little-known craftsman in Exodus 31 who was the first person in Scripture described as "filled with the Spirit of God" — not for preaching, but for his artistry. Plus: why beauty isn't just decoration but a reflection of who God is, how "ordinary" work like folding laundry or fixing pipes can be done to the glory of God, and why your job (whatever it is) matters more than you think.

📖 Scripture referenced: Genesis 1:1, 1:26-28, 2:2-9, Exodus 31, Psalm 145:16, Psalm 147:13

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🙏 This episode is brought to you by The Master's University — committed to Jesus Christ and the authority and sufficiency of His Word. Learn more at masters.edu

Has 'Sabbath Culture' Gone Too Far? A Biblical Theology of Work Sep 08, 2026

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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.

📖 Pre-order Jonny Ardavanis's new book Get to Work: Seeing Your Daily Grind as God’s Good Gift here: https://a.co/d/04k0sFpo

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."

Why The World Hates Christians - Jonny Ardavanis Sep 01, 2026

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Jesus doesn't say the world might hate you — He says it will. In this episode, we dig into John 15:18-20 and ask a question every believer needs to wrestle with: why does the world hate Christians?

We look at four biblical reasons the world opposes followers of Jesus — because we're non-conformists, because the world hates truth, because people love their sin, and because they don't know God. Along the way we talk about the martyrdom of the apostles, Dietrich Bonhoeffer's "The Cost of Discipleship," the Vanity Fair scene from Pilgrim's Progress, and why smooth sailing in the Christian life isn't always a sign of God's blessing.

If persecution and opposition are growing more common for Christians in the West, this episode will help you understand why — and how to respond with truth and love, not bitterness.

This episode is brought to you by The Master's University — committed to Jesus Christ and the authority and sufficiency of His Word. Learn more at masters.edu

📖 Scripture referenced: John 15:18-20, John 17:14, Romans 12:2, James 4:4, John 3:18-20, 1 John 3:12, Luke 6:26, 2 Timothy 3:12

📚 Preorder Jonny's new book, "Get to Work: Seeing Your Daily Grind as God's Good Gift" — https://a.co/d/01PnmATA (releases November 3rd)

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NFL Tight End Colby Parkinson: Being Salt & Light in the Work Place | Faith, Integrity & Diligence Aug 25, 2026

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Colby Parkinson, tight end for the Los Angeles Rams, joins Jonny Ardavanis for a raw conversation about faith, football, and what it really means to be "salt and light" (Matthew 5:13-16) in a secular, high-pressure NFL environment.

Colby opens up about a difficult season where he feared being cut from the roster, the identity crisis that followed, and how a shift from a works-based mindset to a grace-based one transformed not just his walk with Christ — but his career, leading to a breakout season with the Rams.

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In this episode, Colby and Jonny dig into:

- What it looks like to honor God through work ethic and integrity in professional sports

- How to handle failure, benching, and uncertainty as a believer

- The temptations of wealth, fame, and access that come with NFL life

- Being a godly husband and father to Melanie, Brooks, and Forest Parkinson

- Why character (salt) isn't enough without vocal witness (light)

- How to have gospel conversations without fear of "ruffling feathers"

Whether you're an athlete, entrepreneur, or working a 9-5, this conversation on purpose, humility, and living for an audience of One will challenge and encourage you.

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What Really Happened to Judas? 4 Warning Signs You’re Becoming Like Him Aug 18, 2026

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He sat in the place of honor. He preached the gospel. He cast out demons. And Judas Iscariot still walked straight into the darkest corner of hell — without ever seeing it coming.

In this episode, we dig into John 13 and Matthew 26–27 to answer a question every believer should wrestle with: what actually went wrong with Judas? It wasn't a single dramatic moment of rebellion — it was a slow, quiet hardening that looked a lot like normal Christian life right up until it didn't.

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We walk through four warning signs from Judas's life that show up in ours too:

Loving money — how a small compromise (pilfering the money box) became a 30-piece-of-silver betrayal
A seared conscience — why sin that once kept you up at night can eventually let you sleep like a baby
Rejecting the Savior's love — Jesus washed his feet and fed him bread, and Judas still walked out into the night
Remorse without repentance — the crucial, often-missed difference between feeling guilty and actually turning to Christ (2 Corinthians 7:9-10)

We also contrast Judas's despair with Peter's repentance — two disciples, two failures, two radically different endings — and talk honestly about what it looks like to examine your own heart instead of pointing at someone else's.

📖 Scripture referenced: John 13:21-30, Matthew 26:14-16 & 47-50, Matthew 27:1-5, 2 Corinthians 7:9-11, 1 Timothy 6:10

🔑 Topics covered: Judas Iscariot, betrayal of Jesus, John 13 Bible study, seared conscience, love of money, repentance vs remorse, Last Supper, Garden of Gethsemane, spiritual hardening, self-examination, expository preaching, Christian apologetics

What is the Gift of Tongues and Is It for Today? Acts 2, 1 Cor. 14, and More | Jonny Ardavanis Aug 11, 2026

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What does the Bible really teach about speaking in tongues? In this episode, Jonny and Hank dig into the gift of tongues from a biblical perspective — walking through Acts 2, Acts 10, Acts 19, and 1 Corinthians 12–14 to examine whether tongues in Scripture refers to known languages or a private prayer language.

Hank shares a personal story from his college years visiting a charismatic church, then unpacks:

- What tongues meant in Acts 2 (the Day of Pentecost)

- How Luke's authorship and timeline shape the interpretation of Acts

- 1 Corinthians 13 and the "tongues of angels" — literal or rhetorical?

- Whether tongues is a sign of the baptism of the Holy Spirit

- Paul's instructions for order in the church (1 Corinthians 14:27, 14:23)

- Early church history: Gregory of Nazianzus, Chrysostom, and the origins of the modern private prayer language movement (Charles Fox Parham, Agnes Ozman, 1901)

- Romans 8:26 and the Spirit's intercession in prayer

This is a respectful, Scripture-first conversation for anyone wondering how to think biblically about tongues, the charismatic movement, spiritual gifts, and the sufficiency of God's Word — without dismissing sincere believers who see it differently.

📖 Key passages covered: Acts 2:4-11, Acts 10:44-46, Acts 19, 1 Corinthians 12-14, Romans 8:26, Genesis 11

This episode is brought to you by The Master's University — committed to Jesus Christ and the authority and sufficiency of His Word. Learn more at masters.edu

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