Dial In with Jonny Ardavanis

“Why did God build rest into creation before he ever gave a single command to work? In this episode, Jonny and Hank trace the Sabbath from Genesis through the Ten Commandments to Jesus, and ask what it means for our rhythm of work and rest today.
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You’ll learn:
• Why God rested on the seventh day — not from exhaustion, but completion
• How the Sabbath pointed forward to Christ, and why it’s no longer binding law
• The difference between biblical rest and mere relaxation
• Why busyness (not just laziness) can be a spiritual danger
• How Jesus modeled withdrawing to be alone with the Father
• Practical questions to evaluate your own rhythm of restIf you’ve ever felt guilty resting, or like you can’t stop producing or distracting yourself long enough to be still, this conversation will reframe rest as a gift from God, not an obstacle to productivity.
This episode is part 5 in an ongoing series tied to Jonny’s book, “Get to Work.”
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Are you accidentally raising a lazy adult? In this episode, Jonny sits down with Joel and Mary Beeke (author of "Teach Them to Work") to talk about why — and how — parents should train their children to work from an early age, not wait until adulthood.
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You'll learn:
• Why waiting until your kids are grown to teach them to work sets them up to fail
• Practical ways to teach work to toddlers, young kids, and teens
• The "5 E's" of raising a hard worker: entreaty, example, expectation, equipping, enjoyment
• How to respond to the myth that "they have their whole life to work"
• Why screens and overindulgence are quietly harming your kids
• How moms play a uniquely powerful role in shaping a child's work ethic
Whether you have toddlers, elementary-age kids, or teenagers, this conversation offers practical, biblical wisdom for raising children who see work as a gift from God — not a curse.
Featuring Mary Beeke, author of "Teach Them to Work": https://a.co/d/00gl2kNs
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"Is laziness just a bad habit, or is it a sin? In this episode, Jonny Ardavanis and Hank Bowen dig into the Book of Proverbs to unpack what the Bible really says about the sluggard — and why laziness is a character issue, not just a productivity issue.
📖 Pre-order Jonny Ardavanis's new book Get to Work: Seeing Your Daily Grind as God’s Good Gift here: https://a.co/d/0aFMdjNp
You'll learn:
• The 4 types of laziness: physical, mental, spiritual, and vocational
• 5 traits of the "sluggard" from Proverbs 26
• Why laziness and godliness are total opposites
• The real cost of laziness: poverty, disgrace, fractured relationships, and lost spiritual usefulness
• Practical steps to repent of and fight off laziness
Whether you're a student, parent, pastor, or professional, this conversation will challenge you to examine areas of your life where comfort has replaced diligence — and point you back to Christ's power to change.

What does the Bible actually say about your 9-to-5? In this episode, Jonny Ardavanis and Hank Bowen dig into the theology of work—why the curse of Genesis 3 made labor hard, and how believers are called to work with enthusiasm, enjoyment, excellence, integrity, and gratitude, no matter the job.
📖 Pre-order Jonny Ardavanis's new book Get to Work: Seeing Your Daily Grind as God’s Good Gift here: https://a.co/d/0aFMdjNp
You'll learn:
• Why work was designed to be an act of worship (not just a paycheck)
• The three consequences of the Fall on our relationship to work
• How to find joy in a job that feels mundane or difficult
• Why grumbling and complaining undermines your gospel witness
• What it means to "work as unto the Lord" — even for a bad boss
Whether you're a stay-at-home mom, a CEO, a mechanic, or a student working part-time, this conversation will reshape how you think about vocation, calling, and Christian work ethic.
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Why do you feel drawn to build, make, or create something bigger than yourself? Turns out that instinct isn't random — it's rooted in the opening chapters of Genesis.
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In this episode, we continue our series exploring the biblical theology of work (pulled from Jonny's forthcoming book, "Get to Work") by digging into Genesis 1 and 2. We unpack what it means that humanity is made in God's image, what the Hebrew words "radah" (rule) and "kabash" (subdue) actually mean, and why God — who could have created a "finished" universe — instead invited us into the ongoing work of cultivating, building, and creating beauty.
We also talk about Bezalel, the little-known craftsman in Exodus 31 who was the first person in Scripture described as "filled with the Spirit of God" — not for preaching, but for his artistry. Plus: why beauty isn't just decoration but a reflection of who God is, how "ordinary" work like folding laundry or fixing pipes can be done to the glory of God, and why your job (whatever it is) matters more than you think.
📖 Scripture referenced: Genesis 1:1, 1:26-28, 2:2-9, Exodus 31, Psalm 145:16, Psalm 147:13
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🙏 This episode is brought to you by The Master's University — committed to Jesus Christ and the authority and sufficiency of His Word. Learn more at masters.edu