Hosts Keisha Fowler and Brandon Swoboda sit down with Dr. Libin Abraham, lead pastor of Bent Tree Bible Fellowship in Carrollton, Texas, for an inspiring conversation about how faith comes alive in the workplace. Drawing on his own journey from Kerala, India, to Texas and his deep experience in pastoral ministry, Dr. Abraham shares powerful insights into why our jobs are more than just places of employment; they are mission fields where faith is truly activated.

Together, they explore the shift from viewing work as simply a means to an end to understanding it as an opportunity for discipleship and worship. Dr. Abraham discusses the biblical foundation for marketplace ministry, the importance of seeing ourselves as sacred carriers of God’s presence at work, and the practical ways anyone can live out faith—even in places that feel more like Athens than Jerusalem. Whether you’re in an office, on a job site, or working from home, this episode is filled with real encouragement and practical wisdom for making every space sacred.

Tune in to discover how embracing holy discontent, listening well, and showing genuine care to those around you can transform your daily work into meaningful ministry!

Show Notes

00:00 Introduction

04:48 Representing Church Beyond Sundays

07:47 How Discipleship Includes Mission

11:27 Analyzing Workplace Brokenness and Hope

14:04 An Athens vs. Jerusalem Mentality

19:15 Embracing an Exilic Identity

26:11 Viewing the Workplace as a Mission Field

30:36 Closing Thoughts

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Keisha Fowler

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Dr. Libin Abraham

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