In this episode of Nuance, Case sits down with Missy Wallace and Lauren Gill, authors of Faith & Work: Galvanizing Your Church for Everyday Impact. They share personal stories from their careers and explore how faith can guide work in ways that restore, heal, and bring hope to communities.

Missy and Lauren dive into the Heart–Community–World framework, offering practical ways for individuals and churches to align faith with professional life. From small daily actions to larger initiatives, they show how integrating faith and work can create meaningful, tangible impact in the world.

Whether you’re a professional, church leader, or anyone seeking purpose in your career, this conversation will inspire you to see your work as more than a job — as a chance to heal, restore, and make a difference every day.

Episode Resources:

• Faith & Work: Galvanizing Your Church for Everyday Impact - https://www.globalfaithandwork.com/galvanizeyourchurch
• https://www.globalfaithandwork.com/
• https://www.90seventeen.com/
• The Gotham Fellowship: www.fpco.org/gothamfellowship

Nuance is a podcast of The Collaborative where we wrestle together about living our Christian faith in the public square. Nuance invites Christians to pursue the cultural and economic renewal by living out faith through work every facet of public life, including work, political engagement, the arts, philanthropy, and more. 

Each episode, Dr. Case Thorp hosts conversations with Christian thinkers and leaders at the forefront of some of today's most pressing issues around living a public faith. 

Our hope is that Nuance will equip our viewers with knowledge and wisdom to engage our co-workers, neighbors, and the public square in a way that reflects the beauty and grace of the Gospel.

Learn more about The Collaborative: 
Website 👉 https://collaborativeorlando.com/ 
Get to know Case 👉 https://collaborativeorlando.com/team/

This twelfth week of Ordinary Time invites us to reflect on Hebrews 11 and the call to practice hospitality—even to strangers. How are you being called to radical welcome to those around you?

Nuance's Formed for Faithfulness is a weekly liturgy to encourage all of us to be faithful to Christ in the public square. Join Case Thorp as he follows the Church calendar through the reading of Scripture, prayer, and short reflections on faith in all facets of public life. 

For more on being faithful in the public square, make sure to subscribe for Nuance's bi-weekly interviews with Christian leaders as they discuss everything from policy making to difficult conversations across worldviews at work to Christian art-creation.

Nuance's podcasts are presented by The Collaborative, which provides diverse Christian media and collaboration services to equip industry/sector Christian leaders for effective contribution to the common good.

Learn more about The Collaborative: 
Website 👉 https://collaborativeorlando.com/ 
Get to know Case 👉 https://collaborativeorlando.com/team/

In week eleven of Ordinary Time, we turn to Isaiah 58 to rediscover the beauty and significance of the Sabbath. Why does rest matter to God—and how can it shape our lives today?

Nuance's Formed for Faithfulness is a weekly liturgy to encourage all of us to be faithful to Christ in the public square. Join Case Thorp as he follows the Church calendar through the reading of Scripture, prayer, and short reflections on faith in all facets of public life. 

For more on being faithful in the public square, make sure to subscribe for Nuance's bi-weekly interviews with Christian leaders as they discuss everything from policy making to difficult conversations across worldviews at work to Christian art-creation.

Nuance's podcasts are presented by The Collaborative, which provides diverse Christian media and collaboration services to equip industry/sector Christian leaders for effective contribution to the common good.

Learn more about The Collaborative: 
Website 👉 https://collaborativeorlando.com/ 
Get to know Case 👉 https://collaborativeorlando.com/team/

In this episode of Nuance, host Case talks with Trent Haggard — a third-generation Missourian row crop farmer — about the deep connection between faith, farming, and community life. They explore the spiritual calling of agriculture, the everyday challenges farmers face, and why stewardship of the land matters more than ever.

From sustainable farming practices and the impact of new technology, to the role churches can play in supporting local farmers, Trent offers unique insights drawn from both his experience in the field and his Christian faith. This conversation sheds light on how agriculture shapes communities, feeds the world, and nurtures the soul.

Nuance is a podcast of The Collaborative where we wrestle together about living our Christian faith in the public square. Nuance invites Christians to pursue the cultural and economic renewal by living out faith through work every facet of public life, including work, political engagement, the arts, philanthropy, and more. 

Each episode, Dr. Case Thorp hosts conversations with Christian thinkers and leaders at the forefront of some of today's most pressing issues around living a public faith. 

Our hope is that Nuance will equip our viewers with knowledge and wisdom to engage our co-workers, neighbors, and the public square in a way that reflects the beauty and grace of the Gospel.

Learn more about The Collaborative: 
Website 👉 https://collaborativeorlando.com/ 
Get to know Case 👉 https://collaborativeorlando.com/team/

This tenth week of Ordinary Time brings us encouragement: when God calls us to step out in faith, He never sends us alone. Be strengthened by the reminder of God’s presence and provision wherever He leads.

Nuance's Formed for Faithfulness is a weekly liturgy to encourage all of us to be faithful to Christ in the public square. Join Case Thorp as he follows the Church calendar through the reading of Scripture, prayer, and short reflections on faith in all facets of public life. 

For more on being faithful in the public square, make sure to subscribe for Nuance's bi-weekly interviews with Christian leaders as they discuss everything from policy making to difficult conversations across worldviews at work to Christian art-creation.

Nuance's podcasts are presented by The Collaborative, which provides diverse Christian media and collaboration services to equip industry/sector Christian leaders for effective contribution to the common good.

Learn more about The Collaborative: 
Website 👉 https://collaborativeorlando.com/ 
Get to know Case 👉 https://collaborativeorlando.com/team/

In this ninth week of Ordinary Time, we reflect on Hebrews 11 and the promise of the heavenly city that God has prepared for His people. What does it mean to live with eternity in mind? Join us as we explore how faith shapes our present in light of God's eternal future.

Nuance's Formed for Faithfulness is a weekly liturgy to encourage all of us to be faithful to Christ in the public square. Join Case Thorp as he follows the Church calendar through the reading of Scripture, prayer, and short reflections on faith in all facets of public life. 

For more on being faithful in the public square, make sure to subscribe for Nuance's bi-weekly interviews with Christian leaders as they discuss everything from policy making to difficult conversations across worldviews at work to Christian art-creation.

Nuance's podcasts are presented by The Collaborative, which provides diverse Christian media and collaboration services to equip industry/sector Christian leaders for effective contribution to the common good.

Learn more about The Collaborative: 
Website 👉 https://collaborativeorlando.com/ 
Get to know Case 👉 https://collaborativeorlando.com/team/

On this episode of Nuance, Case interviews Carl Canaparo, CEO of Pinnacle Brokers Insurance, about the powerful intersection of faith and the insurance industry. Carl shares his personal journey in the insurance sector, workplace challenges, and balancing work and family life. They also discuss how Christian values influence ethical business practices and the vital role insurance plays as a societal safety net. Carl’s insights can help all of us pursue deeper mentorship, integrity, and compassion, as well as embrace a Kingdom-centered mindset in our everyday jobs.

Episode Resources:
Pinnacle Brokers Insurance - https://pinnbrokers.com/

Nuance is a podcast of The Collaborative where we wrestle together about living our Christian faith in the public square. Nuance invites Christians to pursue the cultural and economic renewal by living out faith through work every facet of public life, including work, political engagement, the arts, philanthropy, and more. 

Each episode, Dr. Case Thorp hosts conversations with Christian thinkers and leaders at the forefront of some of today's most pressing issues around living a public faith. 

Our hope is that Nuance will equip our viewers with knowledge and wisdom to engage our co-workers, neighbors, and the public square in a way that reflects the beauty and grace of the Gospel.

Learn more about The Collaborative: 
Website 👉 https://collaborativeorlando.com/ 
Get to know Case 👉 https://collaborativeorlando.com/team/

In this eighth week of ordinary time, we are reminded from Paul's letter to the Colossians to put to death whatever belongs to our earthly nature.

Nuance's Formed for Faithfulness is a weekly liturgy to encourage all of us to be faithful to Christ in the public square. Join Case Thorp as he follows the Church calendar through the reading of Scripture, prayer, and short reflections on faith in all facets of public life. 

For more on being faithful in the public square, make sure to subscribe for Nuance's bi-weekly interviews with Christian leaders as they discuss everything from policy making to difficult conversations across worldviews at work to Christian art-creation.

Nuance's podcasts are presented by The Collaborative, which provides diverse Christian media and collaboration services to equip industry/sector Christian leaders for effective contribution to the common good.

Learn more about The Collaborative: 
Website 👉 https://collaborativeorlando.com/ 
Get to know Case 👉 https://collaborativeorlando.com/team/

In this seventh week of ordinary time, we reflect on Genesis 18 and how our seemingly small actions can make a big difference to others.

Nuance's Formed for Faithfulness is a weekly liturgy to encourage all of us to be faithful to Christ in the public square. Join Case Thorp as he follows the Church calendar through the reading of Scripture, prayer, and short reflections on faith in all facets of public life. 

For more on being faithful in the public square, make sure to subscribe for Nuance's bi-weekly interviews with Christian leaders as they discuss everything from policy making to difficult conversations across worldviews at work to Christian art-creation.

Nuance's podcasts are presented by The Collaborative, which provides diverse Christian media and collaboration services to equip industry/sector Christian leaders for effective contribution to the common good.

Learn more about The Collaborative: 
Website 👉 https://collaborativeorlando.com/ 
Get to know Case 👉 https://collaborativeorlando.com/team/

On this episode of Nuance, Case is joined by Daniel Copeland, Vice President of Research at Barna Group. Together they unpack seven prevalent myths about Christianity that shape perceptions both inside and outside the church. They explore how these myths impact the understanding of Christian calling, the reality of church closures, and the dynamics of pastor burnout. Copeland emphasizes the importance of relationships and reverence in the church, challenging the narrative of decline and encouraging a deeper understanding of the church's role in the modern world. 

Episode Resources:
https://www.barna.com/

The State of Pastors, Vol. 2: https://shop.barna.com/products/the-state-of-pastors-vol-2

The Human Flourishing Program at Harvard: https://hfh.fas.harvard.edu/

Nuance is a podcast of The Collaborative where we wrestle together about living our Christian faith in the public square. Nuance invites Christians to pursue the cultural and economic renewal by living out faith through work every facet of public life, including work, political engagement, the arts, philanthropy, and more. 

Each episode, Dr. Case Thorp hosts conversations with Christian thinkers and leaders at the forefront of some of today's most pressing issues around living a public faith. 

Our hope is that Nuance will equip our viewers with knowledge and wisdom to engage our co-workers, neighbors, and the public square in a way that reflects the beauty and grace of the Gospel.

Learn more about The Collaborative: 
Website 👉 https://collaborativeorlando.com/ 
Get to know Case 👉 https://collaborativeorlando.com/team/