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Faith at Work: Why It’s Time for a Radical New Approach
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October 3, 2025
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Oct 3, 202559:20Now Playing📝 Episode Summary
In this episode of The Faith Roundtable, Josh Burtram interviews Dr. Elaine Howard Ecklund about her latest book, Working for Better: A New Approach to Faith at Work. Drawing from a multi-year study of over 15,000 professionals, Dr. Ecklund challenges traditional Christian workplace models that focus on defending individual rights and self-expression. Instead, she advocates for a radical embrace model that promotes justice, pluralism, and systemic transformation. The discussion spans topics like the Imago Dei in workplace relationships, the tension between personal ethics and systemic sin, and how to live out faith without coercion or compromise. The episode offers a practical and visionary approach for Christians who want to integrate their faith with their vocation in a way that leads to flourishing for all.
👤 Guest Bio: Dr. Elaine Howard Ecklund
Dr. Elaine Howard Ecklund is the Herbert S. Autrey Chair in Social Sciences, Professor of Sociology, and Director of the Boniuk Institute for the Study and Advancement of Religious Tolerance at Rice University. She is internationally recognized for her research on the intersection of science, religion, and public life. Dr. Ecklund has authored multiple acclaimed books, including Science vs. Religion: What Scientists Really Think and Religion in a Changing Workplace. Her newest work, Working for Better, co-authored with Denise Daniels, draws on one of the largest datasets ever collected on faith in the workplace.
📚 Resources from This Episode
🔗 Order the BookWorking for Better by Elaine Howard Ecklund (InterVarsity Press)
🌐 Elaine’s Official Website: elainehowardecklund.com
🏛️ Explore the Boniuk Institute: boniuk.rice.edu
🎧 Listen to the AudiobookWorking for Better on Audible
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