Denise Daniels & Elaine Ecklund: Working for Better

“I think it’s important to learn how to treat ourselves humanely and find opportunities of flourishing for ourselves — of course for ourselves, but also as an act of representation for others. I think that’s really important.” — Elaine Howard Ecklund

Social scientist Elaine Howard Ecklund and Management Scholar Denise Daniels join us on the podcast to talk about their research regarding the integration of faith and work and what it means for women.

What does it look like to integrate faith and work within a normal, full life? Sociology professor Elaine Howard Ecklund and management professor Denise Daniels join us on the podcast to discuss their recent book Working for Better: A New Approach to Faith at Work. In our conversation, we hear from Denise and Elaine about their research into faith and work as a connected whole. We hear their thoughts about the unique challenges for women in the workplace and the ways faith plays an unexpected role. Denise and Elaine also offer important suggestions for the ways we view power in the workplace and how we can use the power we have for good. In addition, we’re pleased to let you know that InterVarsity Press is offering a discount on Working for Better for listeners of this podcast. Just use the code IVPWSAP25 for 25% off and free shipping when you purchase the book at ivpress.com. You can find a link to the book and the discount code in the show notes. And if you listen to the end of the credits, you’ll hear an excerpt from our interview where the authors share about their practices of finding rest in the midst of their full lives.

One quick note before we get to this conversation. We’ll be taking the summer off here at The Women Scholars & Professionals Podcast, but we hope that you can enjoy catching up on previous episodes during this short break. We’ll return in August, when you’ll hear interviews from my excellent colleagues as I take a few months of sabbatical leave. I’m planning to record an episode or two before I head off on sabbatical, and I’m delighted for the opportunity to have those cued up for you. I’ll be eagerly anticipating hosting more episodes for you when my sabbatical ends in early 2027, and I’m grateful for my kind and generous colleagues who are making this period of rest possible for me.

So jump right in! We're so glad you're here.

— Ann Boyd

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