How do you get back up when work knocks you down?

Is Your Primary Place of Worship on Sunday or Monday?

When it comes to living a life that honours God do you start on Sunday or Monday? In this episode, Tom Nelson explores a transformative and often overlooked truth: worship is not confined to a church service—it is meant to permeate your everyday work. Through a memorable story and key passages from Book of Genesis and Epistle to the Colossians, Tom reveals how God designed work and worship to be seamlessly woven together. From the very beginning, humanity was created not only to work, but to worship through that work. Drawing on Genesis 2:15 and Colossians 3:17, 22–23, you’ll discover how your daily tasks—whether seen or unseen—can become meaningful acts of worship when done for God and for others. This vision reshapes even the most ordinary moments into something sacred. You’ll learn: -Why work and worship were never meant to be separated -How your everyday tasks can become acts of worship -What it means to live with a “whole life” approach to honouring God -A simple, practical way to bring worship into your work this week Because your primary place of worship isn’t just where you gather on Sunday—it’s where you live, serve, and work every day.

How do you get back up when work knocks you down?

Who helps you when work piles on top of you? In this episode, Tom Nelson explores a deeply human and often painful reality: what do you do when your work—and life—don’t turn out the way you hoped? Through a moving real-life story and the encouraging words of the Apostle Paul in Epistle to the Philippians, Tom shows how even in seasons of disappointment, loss, and struggle, there is a path forward marked by resilience, faith, and hope. Drawing on Philippians 4:4–7, you’ll discover how Paul, writing from a prison cell, speaks powerful truth into our hardest moments—inviting us to rejoice, to pray instead of worry, and to experience a peace that goes beyond our circumstances. When life feels like it’s knocked you flat, these words offer a way to rise again with renewed strength. You’ll learn: -How to respond when your work and life feel broken or off track -Why joy and peace are still possible even in difficult circumstances -What it means to reset your perspective through God’s bigger story -A simple, practical way to take your next step forward this week Because even when your work knocks you down—you are not alone, and with God’s help, you can get back up again.

Are you heading for burnout?

Who is shaping the pace of your work and life? In this episode, Tom Nelson explores a sobering and deeply relevant question: are you heading toward burnout—and how would you even know? Through a powerful real-life story and the ancient account of the prophet Elijah in First Book of Kings, Tom reveals how even the most faithful and resilient workers can find themselves emotionally, physically, and spiritually depleted. Burnout is not just a modern problem—it’s a human one, and Scripture speaks directly into it. Drawing on 1 Kings 19 and Elijah’s dramatic collapse after a season of intense work and success, you’ll discover how burnout distorts our perspective, drains our energy, and leaves us feeling isolated and overwhelmed. Yet in Elijah’s story, we also see God’s compassionate response—meeting exhaustion with rest, nourishment, and renewal. You’ll learn: -How to recognize early warning signs of burnout in your own life -Why even meaningful, successful work can lead to deep exhaustion -What Elijah’s story teaches about God’s care in seasons of depletion -A simple, practical way to assess and reset your work pace this week -Because you were never meant to run on empty—God invites you into a sustainable rhythm of work and rest, where your life and work can flourish.

The God who works

Who is shaping how you see your work? In this episode, Tom Nelson explores a powerful and often overlooked truth: God is not only to be worshipped — He is the original and ultimate worker. Through the opening chapter of Book of Genesis, Tom reveals how God intentionally introduces Himself not first as ruler or judge, but as Creator—actively bringing order, beauty, and life into existence. This foundational truth reshapes how we understand our own work, showing that everyday tasks are deeply connected to God’s design and purpose. Drawing on Genesis 1:25–28 and the reality of being made in God’s image, you’ll discover how your work is meant to reflect His creative goodness and loving rule. Even in a world where work is often frustrating or broken, God’s original design still echoes in our desire for meaning, purpose, and satisfaction. You’ll learn: -Why God revealing Himself as a worker changes how you view your job -How being made in God’s image shapes your purpose in work -What it means to reflect God’s creativity and stewardship in everyday tasks -A simple, practical way to reimagine your work this week Because your work is not accidental or insignificant — it is part of a greater story, shaped by the God who works and invites you to join Him.

Don’t forget God at work

What’s the most dangerous thing you can forget at work? In this episode, Tom Nelson explores a deeper kind of forgetfulness — not missed meetings or emails, but forgetting God’s presence in your everyday work. Through the story of Moses and the burning bush, Tom shows how even ordinary workplaces can become holy ground when we recognise that God is already there. The challenge isn’t that God is absent — it’s that we’re often inattentive. You’ll discover: Why forgetting God at work is more serious than you think How your workplace can become a place of encounter with God What “burning bush moments” might look like in everyday life Simple practices to help you stay aware of God’s presence Because your work isn’t just a place you go — it’s a place where God is already at work.