EP 90: Why Your Job Has Eternal Value (Even If It Doesn’t Feel Like It)

What if the way you think about work is incomplete?

In this episode, Steve Adams begins a two-part series unpacking the idea of the First Commission and why it matters deeply for entrepreneurs and believers in the marketplace.

Many Christians unknowingly operate with a “sacred vs. secular” mindset—believing that ministry work matters to God, but everyday jobs do not. But as Steve explains, this is a false divide.

If you are indwelt by the Holy Spirit, then God is with you wherever you go—including your workplace. That means your work is not “without God.” It is sacred.

Steve introduces the concept of the instrumental value of work—the idea that work matters because it can be used to share the gospel. While this is true, it can also lead to discouragement. Why? Because most workplaces are not always receptive, and most of your time is spent doing your job—not directly sharing your faith.

So where does that leave us?

This episode offers a powerful reframing: your work has value beyond just what it produces or how often you share the gospel. The way you show up, the environment you create, and the integrity you bring all matter.

Steve also begins to introduce a deeper concept—the intrinsic value of work—which will be expanded in the next episode.

If you’ve ever questioned whether your work really matters to God, this episode will challenge and encourage you.

00:00 Podcast Introduction00:56 Faith at Work03:12 Sacred vs. Secular06:00 Work's True Value11:14 Intrinsic Work Value13:59 Key Takeaways

5 Key Takeaways

The sacred vs. secular divide is a false distinction—your work is not “without God.”Because believers are indwelt by the Holy Spirit, all work becomes sacred the moment you step into it.The instrumental value of work (sharing the gospel through your job) is real—but it’s not the full picture.Most of your time at work is spent doing your job, not directly sharing your faith—and that’s okay.Your work shapes you, creates impact, and carries eternal significance—even when it’s not explicitly evangelistic.

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