There were aspects of this that I liked, but I felt like it lacked the imagination of a "Surprised by Hope", "Culture Making", or a "Garden City". It seemed to be locked into seeing work in a very missional way (not a bad thing!), but wasn't as strong at speaking thoughtfully about work that is not explicitly Christian in nature.

If you've ever wondered how working life fits in with faith then this book can aid that journey. Potentially transformative and worth reading.

I have always been curious as to how to live and work for God, always asking if what I am doing is right and aligned with God's kingdom values and reading this book was encouraging especially for those moments when it feels like a decision could lead you farther away from where you think you ought to be.
Thanks Netgalley for the eARC.

This book is an encouragement to those Christians who have chosen not to go into vocational ministry (which is, of course, the majority of us!) It’s a reminder that one can glorify God and serve his Kingdom in nearly any job. I liked that it is inclusive of unpaid forms of labour as well; the important work of stay-at-home parents and familial caretakers of the elderly is far too often diminished by our capitalist culture. I would recommend this to anyone who is feeling disconnected from God at work. It is a blessing and encouragement to workers of all stripes.

This was a quick, effective introduction to the important role of daily, ordinary work in the Christian life. I was able to finish it in a couple of hours - I can see how it would be an encouraging little read for any Christian struggling with motivation or passion for their work.

I have read other Christian books on work before, but what was unique about this one is how it tied various aspects of work into the overall gospel narrative. Keeping the story of the gospel at the forefront of discussion of work was really helpful. I also appreciated how this book wasn't just geared toward middle-class office workers - it emphasized real issues of classism, unjust work practices, and policies that need to change. The authors are clearly aware of both systemic injustice and individual sin.

One weakness of this book is that the chapter on politics felt disjointed. I was expecting this chapter to dive into how to deal with controversial issues at work while staying true to one's faith, but instead it was just a general guide on engaging with politics as a Christian. Another weakness: it's just too short. There is so much more I felt the authors could have delved into (e.g. providing examples of different sectors of work, more detail on differentiating between job and calling, etc) but that there was simply no room for.

Overall, I would recommend this book to any Christian working in a "secular" profession who wants help shifting their mindset about the daily grind.

(I received a free copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review).

So much of the time we compartmentalize our spiritual lives from everything else. It’s easy to see how faith fits in to our relationships, but it was great to read about how our faith impacts our working lives.

A thoughtful look about how to serve and be of service to the Lord as a Christian. Supported by bible verses and other sources the book digs into how to serve God by living and loving as a faithful believer. The book is relatively short and allows for contemplation and understanding of what it means to be a believer and to live out the gospel Monday to Saturday, not just when sat in a pew at a Sunday Eucharist,