https://www.thestonetable.org/wp-content/uploads/ai-text-to-speech/post-27285-eV-the-switchbacks-of-life-finding-gods-purpose-in-the-detours.mp3 A younger couple I’ve known since they were teens bought a horse farm in Colorado. When I pulled up the first time, I...
RESOURCE CATEGORY: Theology of Work
Work As Worship
From the famous (but maybe misattributed) “shoemaker quote” to Tim Keller’s wisdom on calling, this video explores how the gospel redefines work. Whether you’re leading worship or leasing apartments, your job can be an act of worship when rooted in Jesus’ finished...
Bowling Balls, Tea Cups, and Dignity
“Bill, you’re kind of like a bowling ball in a china shop.” “Excuse me?” (clutching my imaginary pearls) “You get results. Big ones. But you plow through people along the way—especially your own team.” That was Nate, my boss at the time. Not angry, not cruel....
Seasons Change. Our Calling Doesn’t.
We just dropped my son at Taylor University for his junior year of college. It’s our third year of doing this and he’s only 90 minutes away, but this year adds a brand-new twist: My wife and I are returning to a completely empty nest. Well, almost. We still...
You Don’t Have to Love Your Job to Make It Matter
At the height of our real estate business, we had over 80 employees and managed more than 2,200 apartment units. We weren’t massive by industry standards, but we were responsible for about 5,000 residents on any given day. I’m so proud of our team and the...
You Might Be Going to Work, but Are You on Mission? | CBB Workshop 2025
What do choose-your-own-adventure books, Pacers games, and Excel spreadsheets have to do with faith, business, and the marketplace? As it turns out—quite a lot. In this Christian Business Breakfast session, Stone Table Vice President Bill Tibbitz blends humor,...
Work and the Great Story | CBB June 2025
What does the NBA Finals have to do with faith, work, and business? Believe it or not, more than you might think. In this Christian Business Breakfast session, we continue our year-long journey of rethinking work through a biblical lens. After exploring Work and the...
What Copernicus Can Teach Us About Business
What does a water hose have to do with business, faith, and the marketplace? More than you might think. In this video, we trace the surprising history of the garden hose—from its invention in 1673 by Dutch innovator Jan van der Heyden, to its modern-day uses in our...
Redeeming Your Work: Erik’s Story
Are you the center of your work story—or is Jesus? In this deeply personal episode, Erik Cooper reflects on a moment behind the piano during worship that revealed a tension many of us feel: the subtle pull between glorifying God and seeking recognition for ourselves....
The Role of Business in the Great Commission
Join Erik Cooper as he explores the profound connection between marketplace skills and missionary work. Drawing on personal anecdotes and insightful stories, Erik emphasizes how the Great Commission extends beyond traditional ministry roles, involving everyone in...
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