Worth Doing, W. David Buschart
Worth Doing, W. David Buschart
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Worth Doing
Fallenness, Finitude, and Work in the Real World

Author: W. David Buschart, Ryan Tafilowski, Kelly M. Kapic

Narrator: Daniel Thomas May

Unabridged: 7 hr 41 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/25/2025


Synopsis

Conversations about faith and work often miss an important truth: limitations are not a problem; they're a key part of what it means to be human. Work has always been part of humanity's purpose, but we’re no longer in the perfect Garden of Eden, nor are we in the future new heavens and new earth. To truly address the challenges of work, we need a new theological perspective.In Worth Doing, David Buschart and Ryan Tafilowski embrace the realities of limitations, challenging the myths of "You are what you do" and "Do what you love." Instead, they propose a theology of work that affirms the goodness of human limits while addressing the realities of fallenness, offering hope for those who may not find deep fulfillment in their daily jobs.Buschart and Tafilowski outline a new vision of work that resonates with all workers, recognizing that every job has value, even when it doesn't align with idealized notions of purpose or calling. By embracing this perspective, people can find new ways to approach daily labor, even when it doesn't feel deeply fulfilling.In Worth Doing, listeners will gain a theology of work that moves beyond only ideas of productivity or calling; learn how to embrace human limitations as part of God's good design; and reflect on the ways work connects to broader questions of purpose and human flourishing.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Xavier on November 26, 2025

Buschart and Tafilowski argue against what they term the "faith and work movement", which they argue "has been devised by and for the creative class" and does not resonate with "blue- and no-collar workers". They seek to put forward a "realistic theology of work", which is rooted in "the middle" (be......more

Goodreads review by Michael on December 17, 2025

"Worth Doing" is a good read on having a more realistic view of work in our fallen world. Indeed, some books seem to try to convince the reader that total fulfillment in life can be found in a great job while other titles seem to be totally negative about work and its value to people. Around 200 page......more