Wednesday, February 4, 2026
What is work? Sadly, many in the church either hate their job or worship it, but the Bible has a completely different take. Whether you're in a kitchen, in an office, on a court, on a microphone, in a trench, or in a pulpit, today we're talking about work. Whose idea was this, anyway?
Today, Rob Stout is talking to Dr. Ross Chapman, CEO of the Denver Institute for Faith and Life, a think tank working on helping the church better understand the value and purpose of work.
The Next Stage is available on all major audio platforms Apple Podcast, Spotify, and more, as well as video formats like YouTube. Please take a moment to give this podcast a five star rating, a like, and a share to your friends on Linked IN, Facebook, and Instagram. And be sure to hit that Subscribe button.
The Next Stage Podcast for Men is recorded in Erie, Colorado and produced by Christopher Mann at ReSermon Studio in Fort Wayne, Indiana. For more information visit ReSermon.com.
The Bible: https://www.biblegateway.com/.
The Denver Institute for Faith and Work. www.DenverInstitute.org.
The 10th Annual Business for the Common Good conference on March 6, 2026. https://www.denverinstitute.org/business-for-the-common-good.
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It's your life, and you get one shot to summit it. The mountain of life includes slippery footing, tottering boulders, and thinning air. You're strong and capable but are you fully equipped to successfully summit this mountain? You don't need clichés, pity, or cheerleader banter. You need the fellowship of wise men who walk with wise men; and we need you. (See Proverbs 15:22.) The Next Stage Podcast is produced by Sherpa Unlimited and hosted by Rob Stout. Learn more at TheNextStage@SherpaUnlimited.com or visit www.SherpUnlimited.com.
Rob Stout, Founder of Sherpa Unlimited LLC and Editor in Chief of The Next Stage podcast for men. Rob holds a bachelor's degree from Bowling Green State University and a master's degree from Denver Seminary where he specialized in leadership and organizational transformation. He is a Certified Life Coach from Life Coach Institute. Rob has served for over 30 years in leadership, teaching, and coaching roles in numerous business and non-profit organizations with a focus on helping men navigate some of life's most hazardous and critical areas. Rob and Nicole have been married since 1994 and live in Erie, Colorado. They have three grown daughters and one grandchild. https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-stout-77ab90b/
Christopher Mann, Co-Producer. Chris leads ReSermon Thought Leader Marketing in Fort Wayne, Indiana. www.ReSermon.com. http://www.linkedin.com/in/christophermanncom.
Getting Even: Countering Life's Hard Knocks (LifeRich, 2020) by Rob Stout is available in hard cover, paperback, and Kindle. What do you do when life punches you in the gut? Some men medicate with alcohol, sex, gaming, food, blame, and the rest. Getting Even meets a man in the middle of life's hard knocks and embarks on a journey to fight back, reflect, recalibrate, and move forward. Author Rob Stout has experienced his own hard knocks and transparently shares his journey of recovery and method for moving forward.
