Steven Garber – The Seamless Life

‘This is the seamless life – to see the truest truths of the universe woven into the very meaning of life, labour, learning and liturgy’. Brent talks with Steven Garber, Senior Fellow for Vocation and the Common Good for the M.J. Murdoch Charitable Trust.  Steven has recently served as Professor of Marketplace Theology and Director of the Masters in Leadership, Theology, and Society at Regent College, Vancouver.  Steven is the author of many books and for many years was the Principal of the Washington Institute for Faith, Vocation and Culture and he continues to serve as a consultant to colleges and corporations. Steven’s new IVP America book is called ‘The Seamless Life – A Tapestry of Love and Learning Worship and Work’. (2:15) Why Steven thinks about vocation the way he does; (4:15) How do we think about life and work seamlessly? (7:30) How can we do business so that people flourish? Charles Dickens; (11:00) Flourishing cities; (16:30) How does art draw us into seeing seamlessly? (20:30) P.D. James and detective fiction; (24:00) Trying to repair the world. Links mentioned in this episode: www.ivpress.com www.amazon.com/Seamless-Life-Tapestry-Learning-Worship/dp/083084595X washingtoninst.org Leave some feedback: What should we talk about? Please let us know in the comments. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please give us a rating and leave a short review. Connect with us: [email protected] godsstorypodcast.com Become a Supporter: If you’d like to help us make more great episodes like this one, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter. For as little as $5 a month, you’ll receive early access to new episodes plus bonus episodes and other goodies from time to time, and our undying gratitude. patreon.com/godsstorypodcast Thanks to our sponsors, Liquid Edge Creative who take care of the technical stuff behind the scenes.