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Vision For Life

The Vision For Life Podcast is an ongoing conversation between the pastors of Fellowship Denver and the church at large. Each week, we discuss a subject that you’ve requested - questions about life, faith, the Bible, and how to follow Jesus in our world beyond Sunday. While the teaching of God’s word in our Sunday morning sermons is foundational, we also want to have a forum where we can do Q&A and talk about other subjects that are on people’s mind.

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    Episode 252 | VFL Reads: Knowing God, Part 7

    In the final Spring Book Club episode, Hunter and Autumn discuss chapters 21–22 of Knowing God by J. I. Packer, acknowledging the reality of inward trials and the sufficiency of God in the midst of them. Packer challenges the expectation of an easy Christian life, showing how God uses weakness, struggle, and uncertainty to deepen our dependence on Him and reveal His grace as truly enough. Packer anchors the final chapter of the book in Romans 8, considering what it means to live with confidence that if God is for us, nothing can ultimately stand against us.

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    Episode 251 | VFL Reads: Knowing God, Part 6

    In our sixth Spring Book Club episode, Hunter and Autumn cover chapters 18–20 of Knowing God by J. I. Packer. In these chapters, Packer writes of the heart of the gospel and what it means to belong to God. Christ’s substitutionary work satisfies God’s justice and permits all who accept his atoning sacrifice to be adopted as sons and daughters. Packer calls adoption the highest privilege the gospel offers—bringing warmth, security, and intimacy to the Christian life.

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    Episode 250 | Why Are We Protestant?

    In this episode, Dave and Autumn discuss Protestant identity, tracing its roots in the Reformation and the call to be a church “always reforming” in light of Scripture. They examine core convictions like sola scriptura and sola fide, the rejection of institutional exclusivism, and the Reformers’ vision for “one, holy, catholic, and apostolic church” shaped by both truth and mission.Resources mentioned in this episode:What It Means To Be Protestant by Gavin OrtlundThe Missionary Movement in Christian History by Andrew Walls

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    Episode 249 | Spirituality is Out, Religion is In

    A growing interest in religion among Gen Z, alongside rising church attendance across the United States and Western Europe, is capturing the attention of researchers, journalists, and church leaders alike. Dave and Autumn explore how this trend is playing out locally in Denver, highlighting renewed curiosity around Protestantism, Catholicism, and historic expressions of worship. Together, they reflect on what this moment might mean for the church and its witness.Resources mentioned in this episode:On Bullshit by Harry G. FrankfurtHonestly with Bari WeissMaiden, Mother, Matriarch with Louise Perry

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    Episode 248 | VFL Culture: Supreme Court Overturns Colorado's Conversion Therapy Ban

    In this episode, Hunter and Autumn consider the Supreme Court’s decision in Chiles v. Salazar and what it means for counselors, parents, and the future of conversion therapy—an umbrella term for therapies aimed at changing sexual orientation or gender identity. Using recent reporting from WORLD and Colorado Public Radio, they discuss the competing claims at the heart of the case—free speech versus harm—and ask questions about desire, identity, and the roles of counsel and the gospel in helping people pursue God’s good design.Resources mentioned in this episode:Former state lawmaker ‘devastated’ and ‘disgusted’ as Supreme Court overturns Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy - CPR NewsCounselors feel new freedom after Chiles ruling - WORLD magSupreme Court overturns Colorado ban on conversion therapy - Rocky Mountain PBSIs God Anti-Gay? by Sam Allberry

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    Episode 247 | VFL Reads: Knowing God, Part 5

    In this episode, Hunter and Autumn discuss chapters 14–17 of Knowing God by J. I. Packer, wrestling with the often-avoided themes of God’s judgment, wrath, and justice. In a cultural moment that prefers a God of love without severity, Packer helps us see why God’s role as Judge is essential to understanding the gospel and the reality of evil. Holding together God’s justice and grace gives us a fuller, truer vision of who God is—and what it means to truly know Him.Resources mentioned in this episode:Christ and Culture by Richard NiebuhrThe Kingdom of God in America by Richard Niebuhr

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    Episode 246 | VFL Reads: Knowing God, Part 4

    In today’s spring book club episode, Hunter and Autumn discuss chapters 11–13 of Knowing God by J. I. Packer, reflecting on how God’s Word should rightly shape what we think and who and what we love. Packer’s writing deepens familiar truths about God’s love and grace, challenging our sentimental assumptions and showing how these realities only make sense in light of sin, justice, and God’s sovereign character.

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    Episode 245 | VFL Reads: Knowing God, Part 3

    In this episode, Hunter and Autumn discuss chapters 7–10 of Knowing God by J. I. Packer, which teach us about God’s immutability, majesty, and wisdom. Packer calls us to resist reshaping God in our image and instead to see Him as He is: utterly reliable, infinitely great, and perfectly wise, even when we don’t understand His ways. As we wrestle with the gap between what we want God to do and what He is doing, we consider how a right vision of God, knowing him as he is, leads not to control but to deeper trust, reverence, and confidence in His purposes.

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    Episode 244 | VFL Reads: James Talarico is a Christian X-Ray

    In this episode, we discuss David French’s New York Times column, “James Talarico Is a Christian X‑Ray,” and why the rise of James Talarico is attracting attention from Christians across the political spectrum. Many people find Talarico’s well-spoken, respectful conduct compelling in today’s rancorous political climate. Yet a theological divide has long existed between evangelical Protestantism and liberal Protestantism, and it is on display in the debates swirling around Talarico. Does political style and conduct or doctrinal faithfulness and policy alignment best reflect a genuinely Christian approach to public life?Resources mentioned in this episode:Opinion | James Talarico Is a Christian X-Ray by David FrenchThe Real Difference Between Evangelicals and Liberal Protestants by Daniel K. Williams

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    Episode 243 | Q&R: Christians and Gun Ownership

    Today, on the Vision for Life Podcast, Hunter and Autumn respond to a listener’s question about Christians and gun ownership. They ask together how Christians can think biblically and prudentially about gun ownership in America and examine key biblical texts on self-defense and non-retaliation. What are the wisdom questions Christians should ask about security, love of neighbor, and the teaching of Jesus? They also discuss the important distinction between personal gun ownership and public policy, asking what faithful Christian engagement might look like in both.

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    Episode 242 | Real and Realistic Spiritual Formation

    In Hunter’s recent Substack article, “Why Spiritual Formation and Gospel-Centered Need Each Other,” he asks why spiritual growth can feel difficult even when we have sound theology and sincere effort. Hunter and Autumn pick up that discussion in today’s podcast. They draw on insights from Dallas Willard and Timothy Keller, considering how habits or practices and grace work together in the life of faith, and why each movement arose to correct real weaknesses in Western Christianity. The podcast concludes with practical encouragement: pursue steady habits of prayer and Scripture, and when you fall short, turn to God to receive the grace that is readily available to us.Resources mentioned in this episode:The Divine Conspiracy by Dallas WillardShaped by the Gospel by Tim KellerA Heart Aflame for God: A Reformed Approach to Spiritual Formation by Matthew BinghamWhy Spiritual Formation and Gospel-Centered Need Each Other by Hunter Beaumont

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    Episode 241 | VFL Reads: Knowing God, Part 2

    In our second Spring book club episode, Hunter and Autumn discuss chapters 4–6 of Knowing God by J. I. Packer. Packer reminds us that our understanding of God must be shaped by how He has revealed Himself rather than by our own imagination or preferences. Packer introduces theological ideas, from the second commandment to the incarnation and the work of the Spirit, showing that sound theology is meant to lead us to know the triune God himself.

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    Episode 240 | VFL Reads: Knowing God, Part 1

    Description: In the first Spring Book Club episode on _Knowing God_ by J. I. Packer, Hunter and Autumn discuss chapters 1–3 and the crucial difference between knowing about God and truly knowing Him. Packer shows how theology, when rightly pursued, fuels devotion rather than pride, inviting us beyond information into relationship. Drawing from Scripture and the example of Daniel, we consider what it actually looks like to know God and how that knowing has the potential to reshape an entire life.

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    Episode 239 | Observing Lent

    In this episode, we welcome Tyler Hayes to our staff team and to the podcast! Tyler joined our team in December 2025 as the Worship and Arts Pastor at Fellowship Denver North Metro. In today’s podcast, Autumn, Hunter, and Tyler discuss the meaning and purpose of the Lenten season, its roots in the church calendar, and why preparation matters as we journey toward Easter. The conversation reflects on Lent as a season of consecration, confession, and formation—naming the things that lead to death so we can more fully receive the life Jesus offers in the resurrection.Resources mentioned in this episode:Fellowship Denver Lent Guide

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    Episode 238 | Should Christians Want "The Soft Life?"

    In this episode, we read and summarize a popular post about the “soft life,” sent to us by a podcast listener. The post purports that the promises of wellness and self-care often depend on privilege and discretionary resources. Through a Christian lens, we ask whether an overemphasis on comfort actually forms resilient, virtuous people—or simply offers a means of avoidance. The conversation ultimately re-frames the good life not as something curated through the wellness industry, but as something made available to all through wisdom, sacrifice, and life together in the body of Christ.Resources mentioned in this episode:Knowing God by J. I. PackerThe Hidden Privilege in 'The Soft Life' No One Wants to Talk About by Israa Nasir (@well.guide on Instagram)

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    Episode 237 | Pastoral Vision for 2026

    In this episode, Autumn sits down with pastors Rich and Hunter for a beginning-of-the-year Fellowship Denver family meeting. Together, they look ahead to 2026, discussing Fellowship’s priorities and how God may be calling this community to grow in generosity, prayer, and dependence on the Spirit.Resources mentioned in this episode:David F Watson response to James TalaricoJustin Giboney response to James TalaricoNavigation Spiritualized; Or a New Compass for Seamen by John FlavelRenaissance Faith by Hunter BeaumontAutumn’s sweater

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    Episode 236 | New Life

    In this episode, Hunter and Autumn discuss Fellowship Denver Church’s current sermon series on new life in Christ, a central New Testament theme that is often under-emphasized in contemporary American Christianity. They consider why understanding new birth is essential for experiencing the love of Jesus and the fullness of the Spirit, for pursuing spiritual formation and faithful living, and for understanding the nature of eternal life.Resources mentioned in this episode:Knowing God by J. I. PackerPracticing the Way by John Mark ComerFellowship Denver Sermons

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    Episode 235 | Spiritual Formation

    In this episode, pastors Clark Nunnelly and Hunter Beaumont join the podcast to discuss A Heart Aflame for God by Matthew Bingham and explore what “spiritual formation” means within a Reformed framework. They unpack Bingham’s central claim that true spiritual formation is rooted in and fueled by Scripture and aimed at engaging the heart through the mind. They consider why many believers crave greater depth, how historic Reformed practices like Scripture reading, meditation, and prayer address that hunger, and why going deeper into Scripture is the path to lasting formation.Resources mentioned in this episode:A Heart Aflame for God: A Reformed Approach to Spiritual Formation by Matthew BinghamThe Divine Conspiracy: Rediscovering Our Hidden Life In God – The Masterful Guide to Apprenticing to Jesus and Authentic Christian Faith by Dallas WillardPracticing the Way: Be with Jesus. Become like him. Do as he did. by John Mark ComerAnswering God: The Psalms as a Tool for Prayer by Eugene PetersonCelebration of Discipline by Richard Foster

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    Episode 234 | Daily Life with God

    In this episode, Autumn and Hunter reflect on the simple but formative question: how do we actually spend time with God? Hunter shares his personal format for Bible reading, prayer, and journaling, which he learned from a mentor many years ago. As 2025 draws to a close and a new year begins, they invite listeners to ask what they learned, what they might do differently, and what they’re carrying into the new year.Resources mentioned in this episode:Quiet Time: A Guide to Daily Renewal by Bill SmithM'Cheyne Bible Reading PlanDaily Life with God Recommended Resources

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    Episode 233 | Autumn & H's Best Reads Of 2025, Part 2

    In part two of our “Best Books of the Year” conversation, Hunter and Autumn share their favorite reads as categorized within general interest, children’s books, and fiction and literature, reflecting on the stories that stuck with them this year. From critiques of modern discourse and meditations on land and interdependence to novels of grace, friendship, and moral awakening, these books ask what it means to live well and love rightly.Resources mentioned in this episode:General Interest:Summer of our Discontent: The Age of Certainty and the Demise of Discourse by Thomas Chatterton WilliamsA Walk in the Park: The True Story of a Spectacular Misadventure in the Grand Canyon by Kevin FedarkoFrom Strength to Strength by Arthur BrooksChildren’s:We Sing! and Pippa and the Singing Tree by Kristyn GettyColorado: 50 Hikes With Kids by Wendy Gorton and Kristin TillackFiction and Literature:Lord of the Rings (3 Vols.) by J.R.R. Tolkien - Fiction and LiteratureTill We Have Faces by C.S. LewisSilas Marner: The Weaver of Raveloe by George EliotOrdinary Grace by William Kent KruegerMaster and Commander by Patrick O’BrianDeath Comes for the Archbishop by Willa CatherSmall Things Like These by Clare Keegan

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    Episode 232 | Autumn & H's Best Reads Of 2025, Part 1

    Hunter and Autumn reflect on the best books they read in 2025, ranging from classic and contemporary works of theology and biblical studies to multi-volume biographies and history. They discuss books that deepened their understanding of God, Scripture, prayer, the church, and spiritual formation, alongside histories that explore power, leadership, and legacy.Resources mentioned in this episode:Spiritual Life:Knowing God by J.I. PackerIsaiah by the Day by J. Alec MotyerA Heart Aflame for God: A Reformed Approach to Spiritual Formation by Matthew BinghamTheology and Bible:Calling On the Name of the Lord: A Biblical Theology of Prayer by Gary MillerWhat It Means to be Protestant by Gavin OrtlundThe Reason for Church by Brad EdwardsBiography and History:The Years of Lyndon Johnson (4 Vols.) by Robert CaroThe Gathering Storm & Their Finest Hour by Winston S. ChurchillNapoleon by Andrew RobertsAlso mentioned:The Reformation as Renewal by Matthew Barrett“Renaissance Faith: My Best Books of 2025” by Hunter Beaumont

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    Episode 231 | Working Out Your Vocation

    In this episode, Autumn and Hunter sit down with Joe to explore his winding vocational journey—a “river fed by many streams,” shaped by influential mentors, deep roots in Colorado, and surprising turns from seminary to pastoring to banking. Joe shares how God redirected and clarified his calling through seasons of desire, struggle, and faithful presence. Together, they discuss how seemingly ordinary work becomes sacred when done with and for God, and what it means to steward influence for the good of the city.

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    Episode 230 | The Reason for Church

    In this episode, Hunter and Autumn sit down with pastor and author Brad Edwards to talk about his recently released book, The Reason for Church: Why the Body of Christ Still Matters in an Age of Anxiety, Division, and Radical Individualism. In the first half of the book, Brad explains how modern “defeater beliefs” like the sacred self, spiritual pragmatism, and counterfeit institutions have eroded our perception of the church’s purpose and beauty. A biblical, historical understanding of the Church as the Body and Bride of Christ can be a powerful force of counter-formation by averting our gaze from ourselves to Christ and reorienting our actions from self-expression to self-sacrifice. This conversation invites listeners to recover a richer vision of what it means to be God’s people in the world.Resources mentioned in this episode:The Reason for Church: Why the Body of Christ Still Matters in an Age of Anxiety, Division, and Radical Individualism by Brad EdwardsHabits of the Heart, Multiple Authors

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    Episode 229 | Family Discipleship

    Autumn and Andy Barlow, Pastor of Community and Mission at Fellowship Denver, discuss the theological vision for family discipleship and offer practical principles to help that vision take shape. Scripture admonishes parents to speak continually to their children about God and his ways. Parents are also charged with loving and disciplining their children. Family discipleship requires parents to take those responsibilities seriously and to align their parenting accordingly.Resources mentioned in this episode:Father Hunger by Margo Maine and Craig JohnsonGrace Marriage

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    Episode 228 | Q&R: Youth Sports

    In today’s episode, Hunter and Autumn respond to a listener’s question about the sometimes overwhelming world of youth sports—especially in suburban life in which youth sports are the social norm, yet they also compete with worship and family time. What are some of the common cultural narratives about youth sports? And what might it look like to be culture-makers who approach youth sports with wisdom and gospel-centered priorities?Resources mentioned in this episode:Youth Sports, Healthy Families, and the Future of the Church

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    Episode 227 | Faithful Work

    In this episode, Autumn and Dave talk with Ross Chapman and Ryan Tafilowski, authors of Faithful Work: In the Daily Grind with God and for Others, about what it means to see our daily work as sacred—both as participation in God’s creative work in the world and as an active expression of love for our neighbors. They explore how a larger view of the gospel transforms the way we approach vocation, the purpose of work, and even the frustrations of ordinary jobs. From redefining success to rediscovering the intrinsic value of work, this conversation invites listeners to see their labor as partnership with God and service to others.Resources mentioned in today’s episode:Faithful Work: In the Daily Grind with God and for Others by Ross Chapman and Ryan TafilowskiWorth Doing: Fallenness, Finitude, and Work in the Real World by Ryan Tafilowski and Dave BuschartDenver Institute for Faith and Work

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    Episode 226 | Q&R: Silas Marner

    In this Q&R episode, Hunter and Autumn revisit the opening chapters of Silas Marner to discuss a question about Silas’s cataleptic fits—first seen as divine signs in Lantern Yard and later feared as witchcraft in Raveloe—and how they mirror his spiritual paralysis after betrayal.Another listener asks what Silas Marner reveals about the relationship between faith and community. When Silas loses his faith in Lantern Yard, he also loses his sense of belonging. In Scripture’s conception, faith and belonging to the body of Christ are inseparable realities. Along the way, Hunter and Autumn respond to a question about casting lots, discuss the theme of divine sovereignty in the novel, and reflect on the impact of a life that seeks to trust God in and out of season.

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    Episode 225 | VFL Reads: Silas Marner, Part 3

    In this third discussion on Silas Marner, Hunter and Autumn discuss Marner’s transformation and the effect of sin and secrecy in Godfrey Cass’ life. Eppie’s arrival transforms Silas’s lonely life and increasingly connects him to the life of Raveloe. George Eliot shows that the effects of sin and redemption are often slow but sure. Godfrey Cass’s hidden guilt ripens into regret, while Silas’s increasing openness to love and spiritual community blossoms into restoration.Through Dolly Winthrop’s steadfast faith, the quiet working of Providence, and the contrast between false and true treasure, Eliot paints a vision of faith, family, and community. The return of Silas’s gold and the reappearance of Godfrey remind us that what is hoarded in secrecy turns to emptiness, but what is shared in love endures. The novel closes with a scene in the context of the life of the village — Eppie’s marriage, Silas’s contentment, and the joy of belonging.

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    Episode 224 | VFL Reads: Silas Marner, Part 2

    Our last episode ended with an image of Silas Marner reeling from another betrayal and loss—his gold stolen, his world emptied once again. How would he respond this time? In this section, we see how Silas’s cry for help at the Rainbow marks the first crack in his isolation, opening him to community and the possibility of grace. Around him, the intrigues and inner lives of Raveloe unfold—revealing how the state of one person’s heart can ripple outward to shape the world around them.In today’s episode, Autumn and Hunter follow the stories of Godfrey Cass, Dolly Winthrop, and Silas, examining three very different responses to guilt, faith, and human connection: Godfrey’s attempt to manipulate reality to preserve his image, Dolly’s quiet embodiment of lived faith, and Silas’s unguarded vulnerability that leads him toward restoration. And when the mysterious child appears on Silas’s hearth, a golden-haired “replacement treasure,” the story unexpectedly turns toward redemption.

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    Episode 223 | VFL Reads: Silas Marner, Part 1

    In the first of our four fall book club discussions, we meet Silas Marner, the lonely weaver of Raveloe, whose faith and trust have been shattered by betrayal. Hunter and Autumn trace Marner’s fall from a man of faith in Lantern Yard to an isolated miser whose only comfort is the gold he hoards. When that gold is stolen, Silas’s world collapses once again, driving him to seek help from the very villagers he has avoided for 15 years. Join us as we explore themes of vocation and faith in the face of suffering.

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    Episode 222 | The Meaning Crisis

    Clark Nunnelly, Pastor at Fellowship Denver North Metro, joins Autumn to discuss the “meaning crisis” affecting the modern Western world. “The meaning crisis” refers to a cultural and philosophical condition in which many people experience a deep sense of disconnection, purposelessness, and confusion about what makes life meaningful. Christianity offers a purposeful life, given to us by God, ordered after Jesus, anchored in ancient wisdom and in loving community. Is this good news to a world filled with competing self-constructed frameworks of meaning?Resources mentioned in this episode:“The Absurdity of Life Without God” by William Lane CraigReasonable Faith, Third Edition: Christian Truth and Apologetics by William Lane CraigThe Brothers Karamozov by Fyodor DostoyevskyCrime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky

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    Episode 221 | Urban Christianity that is not Urbane

    Interest in Christianity is growing among young people, particularly among young men. Of those attending church, Gen Z’ers are largely rejecting relativistic forms of faith and being drawn toward historic, robust, and orthodox expressions of Christianity—forms of belief that offer depth, conviction, and community. Autumn and Hunter discuss this movement and encourage the church to maintain a robust, historically rooted faith that preaches the gospel with all of its sharp edges.Resources mentioned in this episode:Full Fat Faith by James MarriottThe Homeless Mind: Modernization and Consciousness by Peter Berger

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    Episode 220 | Women, Work, and Calling (Rerelease)

    “...Work plays a critical role in God’s mission. As the Imago Dei, we are made to reflect the image of a Creator God, and we join him in making something of the world. To demonstrate the breadth and nuance of God’s character, we need women and men to be vitally engaged in workplaces, homes, and organizations across our communities, utilizing the full extent of their God-given gifts.” In Women, Work, and Calling: Step Into Your Place in God’s World,” author Joanna Meyer provides vision, encouragement, and practical guidance for women as they navigate work and it’s demands. In this episode, Joanna and Autumn discuss themes from the book by asking, What is God’s design for human work, and how does that theological vision inform our daily work? How does God use the circumstances of our work to shape us? What unique challenges do women face in their work and leadership? How can women and men partner to work together in a way that honors God’s design?(Originally released September 11, 2024)Resources mentioned in this episode:Women, Work, and Calling by Joanna MeyerHalf the Church by Carolyn Custis JamesDenver Institute for Faith and WorkWomen, Work, and Calling

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    Episode 219 | Q&R: Is the Biblical Sex Ethic Based on Mistranslation?

    Dave and Autumn respond to a listener’s question about the documentary 1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted a Culture. Our listener asks, “I’d love to hear your thoughts and Biblical perspectives on what this documentary is claiming. As Christians raising small children, we cannot arm ourselves enough with the truth. Hunter always says it’s important to know the best arguments against your beliefs.” The documentary contends that the translation team responsible for the 1946 Revised Standard Version wrongfully translated I Corinthians 6:9 and that this mistranslation catalyzed an anti-gay movement in churches and among conservative Americans.Resources mentioned in this episode:1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted a Culture

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    Episode 218 | Hope in Times of Tragedy

    On Wednesday, September 10th, a student at Evergreen High School shot two students before shooting himself. Within the same hour, Charlie Kirk, a young political activist and speaker, was shot and killed while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University. In I Thessalonians 4, Paul exhorts the church in Thessalonika to live in light of Jesus’ resurrection. He then adds, “that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope.” What does grieving with hope look like? Dave and Autumn discuss how to respond to tragedy, to lament, and to long for the kingdom with hope.Resources mentioned in this episode:Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis

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    Episode 217 | VFL Reads: The Christian in a Therapeutic Age

    Autumn and Hunter discuss an article by Ian Harber called “The Christian in a Therapeutic Age.” Harber contends that while therapy terms describe real struggles, their overuse has turned treatable conditions into fixed identities. Amplified by social media, this therapeutic culture isolates people and worsens anxiety. In contrast, Christianity grounds identity in God, tells a story of creation, fall, redemption, and restoration. Committing to Christian practices - prayer, worship, Scripture, sacraments, community—nurtures resilience and belonging.Resources mentioned in this episode:The Christian in a Therapeutic Age by Ian HarberIs Today’s Self-Help Teaching Everyone to be a Jerk? by Emma GoldbergHow Anxiety Became Content by Derek ThompsonHabits of the Heart by Bellah, Madsen, Sullivan, Swidler, and Tipton

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    Episode 216 | VFL Reads: Nobody Has a Personality Anymore

    Social media personalities have popularized the notion that knowing and loving oneself can be achieved by reaching into a grab-bag of mental health diagnoses and neurodivergent labels. But what do we lose in a world in which people view themselves and others through labels and diagnoses rather than personality and relationships? Hunter and Autumn discuss the article “Nobody has a Personality Anymore.” In this article, Freya India, a young journalist from the UK, posits that the tendency to label and diagnose differences that would have been ascribed to “personality” in previous generations leaves young people dissatisfied and stuck.Resources mentioned in this episode:“Nobody Has a Personality Anymore” by Freya IndiaSilas Marner by George Eliot

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    Episode 215 | How to Work Wisely

    In this episode, Hunter and Autumn consider what Proverbs teaches us about how to work wisely—commending diligence, urging careful planning, and calling us to seek wise counsel. While Proverbs and various New Testament passages emphasize the immediate reward of diligent, thoughtful work, Jesus also emphasizes the eternal nature of our work and the necessity of working wisely in and for his kingdom.Resources mentioned in this episode:Silas Marner by George EliotWisdom for Today’s Issues: A Topical Arrangement of the Proverbs by Stephen Voorwinde

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    Episode 214 | Work and Wealth

    Autumn and Hunter discuss Proverbs’ vision for work, tracing a pattern from the Old Testament’s creation blessings to the New Testament’s kingdom rewards. Proverbs promises that wise, diligent work leads to provision and flourishing, while Jesus echoes that principle and reframes it, presenting true wealth as treasure in heaven and eternal reward. Understanding wisdom principles about work within New Covenant realities reveals that stewardship of our material and immaterial resources shapes us as disciples, builds enduring kingdom wealth, and displays God’s kingdom.For the fall Vision for Life book club: Silas Marner

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    Episode 213 | Sabbatical Reflections

    After three months away, Pastor Hunter Beaumont sits down with Autumn to share what he learned during his sabbatical. Before stepping away, Hunter identified three hopes for his time off—time with friends and family, a renewed vision for ministry, and space for creativity. In this episode, Hunter shares what he did, what he learned, and what he’s looking forward to as he begins the work of ministry again.Resources mentioned in this episode:Église Connexion SermonRenaissance Faith | Hunter Beaumont

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    Episode 212 | The Gift of Vocation

    In this episode, Dave and Autumn discuss the biblical vision of work and vocation through the lens of Proverbs and the understanding of work in biblical wisdom literature. Proverbs 22, Colossians 3:23-24, and various passages in Ecclesiastes teach that work is central to living with purpose and fulfilling God’s design for humanity. Based on these passages, today’s episode examines what it means to work heartily for the Lord, seeing our daily tasks as both a calling and a way of participating in God’s good, creative design. This conversation invites listeners to reimagine their work as a vital part of God’s redemptive plan for the world.Resources mentioned in this episode:Visions of Vocation: Common Grace for the Common Good by Steven Garber

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    Episode 211.5 | Summer Break!

    The VFL Podcast will return July 30, 2025!

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    Episode 210 | What is Your Summer Reading Plan?

    Autumn and Dave talk about their recent reads, summer reading plans, and the encouragement they find in Ecclesiastes 12 to assume the humble posture of a learner who pursues the words of the wise.What is your summer reading plan?

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    Episode 207 | Church History: The Church in the Middle Ages

    Resources mentioned in this episode:Pocket History of The Church by D. Jeffrey BinghamThe Reformation as Renewal by Matthew Barrett

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    Episode 206 | Church History: The Early Church

    Resources mentioned in this episode:Christ and Culture by H. Richard NiebuhrChurch History in Plain Language, 5th Ed. by Bruce ShelleyConfessions by St. AugustineCity of God by St. Augustine

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The Vision For Life Podcast is an ongoing conversation between the pastors of Fellowship Denver and the church at large. Each week, we discuss a subject that you’ve requested - questions about life, faith, the Bible, and how to follow Jesus in our world beyond Sunday. While the teaching of God’s word in our Sunday morning sermons is foundational, we also want to have a forum where we can do Q&A and talk about other subjects that are on people’s mind.

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