In this episode of the Self-Brain Surgery Podcast, Dr. Lee Warren discusses the meaning and purpose of our work with special guest, Jordan Raynor.

Jordan, a serial entrepreneur and bestselling author, shares insights from his new book, Five Mere Christians, which profiles five ordinary individuals whose seemingly secular work transformed the world.

The episode includes powerful stories of Fred Rogers, Fannie Lou Hamer, Ole Kirk Christiansen, Hannah More, and C.S. Lewis, exploring themes of perseverance, faith, and the sacredness of everyday work.

Jordan and Dr. Warren also discuss how personal trials and societal challenges can be overcome through faith and how everyone’s work can have a profound impact. The conversation underscores the importance of recognizing the spiritual significance of all vocations and prompts listeners to reflect on their own work's potential to serve God's kingdom.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement

01:14 Meet Jordan Raynor

03:35 The Sacredness of Secular Work

03:49 Jordan's Journey and Insights

07:02 Introduction to 'Five Mere Christians'

10:19 Fannie Lou Hamer's Story

13:44 Ole Kirk Christiansen's Story

16:08 Hannah More's Story

19:23 The Hidden Growth of Faith

19:34 Unveiling the Real C.S. Lewis

20:43 The Power of Mere Christians

23:00 Personal Stories of Calling and Faith

25:23 Fred Rogers' Unique Ministry

28:30 Finding Holy Ground in Our Work

31:06 Encouragement for the Hurting

35:23 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

Resources and Links

Jordan's website

(I highly recommend Jordan's newsletter, The Word Before Work, which is read by over 100,000 people weekly! You can sign up for free on his website.)

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