IFWE’s Midweek Memo – 05.08.13

Offering you the latest news, analysis, and opinion on all things faith, work, and economics.

The RJ Moeller Show: Jay Richards  Values and Capitalism Podcast

Dr. Richards recently debated Jim Wallis of Sojourners, and we chat with him about the on-going conversation between religious Americans who are pro-free enterprise and those who favor increased government involvement in the fight against poverty.    

– R.J. Moeller

Silicon Valley Entrepreneurs Take A Leap of Faith  Christianity Today

We’re not a Christian company. I’m not sure such a thing exists. We’re trying to build a world-class company where God is the senior partner, more so than a place for Christians to work.

– Kevon Saber

Shalom and Ought-Is-Can-Will  The High Calling

Shalom in today’s world means seeking the prosperity of people in everyday businesses and schools and neighborhoods and sports leagues – you know, regular workaday institutions, not just “religious” ones.

– Michael Metzger           

When Christians Have Power  Q Ideas Video

[…] Andy Crouch believes that power, as described in the words of Jesus, is creative, not coercive. It calls us to restore God’s image in a world full of broken bearers. In this talk, Crouch calls listeners away from a distorted definition of power to one that can change culture for good.

– Q

Peter Schweizer and our Cronyist Culture  Acton Institute

I would say some of the biggest enemies of the free market today in America are big corporations.

– Peter Schweizer

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