Financial Compensation and Value-Making from a Biblical Perspective (Interview w/ Jeff Haanen)
On this episode, Jeff Haanen and Darren discuss a biblical framework for understanding God’s perspective on human value-making and monetary compensation.
Questions explored in this episode:
- Does all work have equal value in God’s eyes?
- Should we view some work as more “valuable” than others?
- Biblically speaking, when should we pay some people more than others for their work?
About the guest…
Jeff Haanen is the CEO and founder of Denver Institute for Faith & Work, an educational nonprofit dedicated to forming men and women to serve God, neighbor, and society through their daily work. He’s also the founder of the 5280 Fellowship, a program for emerging leaders in Colorado, and Scatter.org, a free learning platform on faith, work, and culture. He writes for various publications, such as Christianity Today, on topics ranging from business to retirement to the American working class. He lives in Denver Colorado with his wife and four daughters.
Linked mentioned in this episode…
Darren Shearer
Darren Shearer is the host of the Theology of Business Podcast and director of the Theology of Business Institute. He is the author of "The Christ-Centered Company: 37 Biblical Business Habits to Build a Thriving Company That Honors God and Blesses the World," "The Marketplace Christian: A Practical Guide to Using Your Spiritual Gifts in Business," and "Marketing Like Jesus: 25 Strategies to Change the World." Darren is also the founder and CEO of High Bridge Books & Media (www.HighBridgeBooks.com / www.HighBridgeMedia.com), which helps Christ-centered authors build a legacy by crafting and publishing messages and stories that glorify God in all spheres of culture.
