Living with Purpose in a Polarizing World | Al Erisman and Randy Pope

In this conversation, Al Erisman and Randy Pope explore the themes of faith, work, and navigating a polarizing world through the lens of biblical narratives. They discuss their collaborative writing process for the book Living with Purpose in a Polarizing World, emphasizing the importance of finding common ground and learning from diverse experiences. The conversation highlights the relevance of biblical characters in contemporary life and the need for Christians to engage with the world around them with humility and love.Our host, John Terrill, executive director of the SL Brown Foundation, welcomes Al Erisman and Randy Pope to the podcast. ABOUT OUR GUESTS:Al Erisman, PhD, current chair of the Theology of Work Project, former director at The Boeing Company, and co-founder of Ethix magazine, has spent decades exploring the intersection of faith and work. He is a senior fellow at the Center for Faithful Business at Seattle Pacific University and executive in residence emeritus. Randy Pope, JD, has practiced law since 1979, representing public institutions, such as public school boards. He currently serves as city attorney of Hattiesburg, Mississippi.====Watch on YouTube!https://youtu.be/3-G0up8XavISend us Fan MailCONNECT WITH USSubscribe to The UpWords Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts and visit slbf.org/studio to learn more about our work at the intersection of faith, the academy, and the marketplace.This episode was created by the SLBF STUDIO at Upper House.Produced by Daniel Johnson and Dave ConourEdited by Dave Conour