Lifework Podcast
Join WBU President Dr. Stan Norman and Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Rhyne Putman on the "Lifework Podcast," where they explore the theology of work and its impact on our lives. At Williams Baptist University, the work program is vital, and the idea that every job is a calling from God is central to our mission. Tune in to discover how we are inherently designed by our creator to seek purpose and fulfillment in our work, and how this belief can transform the way we approach our careers. Join us as we discuss how the theology of work can inspire and empower us to live out our calling in any profession.
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.