{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Jesus On A Jon Boat","title":"How Does an Economist Follow Jesus? | Ep. 10 with Dr. David Beckworth","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2851,"description":"Summary\nIn this episode of 'Jesus on a John Boat', host Mikey Ayala interviews David Beckworth, an economist and elder at Highland Seventh-day Adventist Church. They discuss David's journey to becoming an economist, the role of faith in his career, and how he navigates the complexities of working in a secular environment while maintaining his Christian values. David shares insights on the importance of morning devotions, engaging with different worldviews, and the significance of being a good person in the workplace. The conversation emphasizes the need for spiritual maturity and the belief that God has a plan for each individual, encouraging young believers to trust in their journey and to live out their faith practically in their professional lives.\nTakeaways\nDavid's career path was unexpected and filled with detours.\nFaith plays a crucial role in navigating professional life.\nMorning devotions set the tone for the day.\nEngaging with different worldviews is essential in a secular job.\nBeing a good person can open doors for conversations about faith.\nSpiritual maturity helps in handling tough conversations.\nGod has a plan for each individual, even if it's not clear at first.\nDaniel's story serves as a model for engaging in a secular world.\nIt's important to be productive and bring value to your workplace.\nTrusting in God's guidance is key to navigating life's challenges.\nChapters\n00:00 Introduction to the Journey\n02:35 David's Career Path and Faith\n05:24 Navigating Career Choices and God's Guidance\n08:10 The Role of Family and Community\n11:09 Finding Purpose in Economics\n13:59 Spiritual Growth and Professional Life\n16:42 Balancing Faith and Work\n19:35 Living Out Faith in a Secular World\n22:53 Exploring Theories of Providence\n24:17 Conversations on the Trinity\n25:57 Engaging in Religious Discussions at Work\n28:26 Navigating Workplace Relationships\n31:01 Making Tough Decisions in the Workplace\n36:26 Finding Wisdom in Difficult Situations\n40:19 Practical Steps for...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/B5CF88NLMTZtDrzn7dGNYIh7JV3ZQhMNHnLU2txM0R8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83NDE2/ZGU1ZWQ2YjIzNGUw/ZmM2NmU5NzQ1OWI5/MTdjMi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}