Lifework Podcast
The Lifework Podcast is where faith, purpose, and calling come together. Hosted by Williams Baptist University President Dr. Stan Norman, this podcast explores the theology of work and why it matters for every believer. At Williams, we believe education is more than a degree — it’s preparation for a Christ-centered life of influence and service.
Through thoughtful conversations with faculty, leaders, and friends of WBU, the Lifework Podcast unpacks how God designed us to find meaning in our work and live out our calling in every sphere of life. Our goal is to inspire and equip listeners to see their lifework not just as a career, but as a way to glorify God and impact the world.
Lifework Podcast
The Struggle to Work Faithfully: Laziness, AI, and Biblical Work Ethic
In this thought-provoking episode of The Lifework Podcast, Dr. Stan Norman and Academic Dean Dr. Rhyne Putman tackle one of the most pervasive challenges in today’s workforce—the struggle to work faithfully. From employees doing the bare minimum to students using AI to avoid real effort, the modern workplace (and classroom) is filled with "thorns and thistles" that distort God’s design for labor.
Join the conversation as they explore:
Why doing the minimum (or cheating) fails to honor God
The rise of AI and the temptation to bypass real work
Biblical wisdom on diligence, idleness, and work-life balance
How leaders and workers can model a faithful work ethic
Drawing from Scripture (Colossians 3:23, 2 Thessalonians 3) and real-world examples, this episode offers both a sobering diagnosis and a hopeful path forward for Christians who want their work—whether in school, career, or ministry—to reflect wholehearted devotion to Christ.
Listen now and rediscover what it means to labor as unto the Lord in a culture that often resists it.