In this episode Bjorn Wagner and Teena Dare unpack the concept of habitus. The workplace is one of the subcultures that shape our habits which slowly train us to feel, think and act in certain ways. Björn invites us to grow in awareness of opportunities to be reformed into the likeness of Christ in our work and rest.

Resources related to this episode:

French sociologist, Pierre Bourdieu: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierre_Bourdieu

Book: The Power of Habit 
https://www.amazon.com/Power-Habit-What-Life-Business/dp/081298160X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+power+of+habit&qid=1679586785&sr=8-1

To connect with Björn, find him on Instagram at: bjoernlarswagner 
or email him at bjoernlwagner@gmail.com


Learn more about The Global Faith and Work Initiative here: https://www.globalfaithandwork.com/
Learn more about the Surge Network here: https://www.surgenetwork.com/


This episode was produced by Abby Drachenberg, and hosted by Teena Dare.



Timestamps

Introduction to Knowing God in Work and Rest and Björn Wagner 0:00

Introducing habitus 1:31

Why is this concept important for us? 10:45

How does invisible culture shape our visible habits? 16:26

Give us an example of this for our everyday 20:09

Do we have any power to change the habitus in our workplace? 26:36

Small actions that can bear witness in big ways 30:05

Tell us about someone whose work is often overlooked that you see with new vision 38:10

Knowing God in Work & Rest 04: What’s Really Forming Us?

[Verse]
Alarm clock rings I hit the floor
Same old dance like the day before
Coffee's brewing life's on repeat
But I keep moving to my own beat

[Verse 2]
Rush hour buzz and the city hums
Endless loops but I’m never numb
Routine spins like a carousel ride
But I’ve got dreams that won’t subside

[Chorus]
Round and round the cycle goes
But I’m the spark the fire glows
I’ll find my rhythm in the grind
No limits live within my mind

[Verse 3]
To-do lists stack like a mountain high
Still I’m reaching for the sky
The mundane can’t hold me down
I’ll wear this chaos like a crown

[Bridge]
Waves of time they crash and flow
But inside me the courage grows
Each small step a quiet climb
Turning routine into my prime

[Chorus]
Round and round the cycle goes
But I’m the spark the fire glows
I’ll find my rhythm in the grind
No limits live within my mind

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