Five Mere Christians: How Ordinary Work Becomes Kingdom Work | Jordan Raynor | Episode 353

The Speakeasy

The Girl Named Blake

Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

4.8 • 3.3K Ratings

🗓️ 30 April 2025

⏱️ 60 minutes

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Summary

Author and speaker Jordan Raynor joins Blake to discuss his new book, Five Mere Christians. Jordan shares how the book highlights five believers who, without being pastors or full-time missionaries, profoundly impacted the world through their work, showing how all vocations can be sacred when done for God's glory. He explains why traditional biographies often fall flat and how he aimed to create short, binge-worthy stories that inspire action. The conversation also touches on reframing secular work as sacred and gives listeners a preview of the powerful, faith-driven lives featured in the book. Through these stories, Jordan encourages listeners to find modern models of Christlike living and practical ways to reflect that in their own lives. In this episode, you’ll be able to… Discover how ordinary work can be a powerful way to glorify God, as shown through the lives of "mere Christians." Hear practical tips for creating a less hurried, more present lifestyle, especially in parenting and daily routines. Find encouragement to follow modern examples of faithfulness that point directly to the life and love of Jesus. Jordan is the author of Five Mere Christian – available everywhere now! To connect with Jordan…Website: jordanraynor.comInstagram: @jordanraynorPodcast: Mere Christians Podcast Thanks to our sponsors! AquaTru - Get 20% off any aqua purifier when you use code BLAKE on AquaTru.com. AirDoctor - Visit airdoctorpro.com and get up to $300 off an air purifier when you using the code BLAKE and get a FREE 3-year warranty! Fatty15 - Take charge of your health by visiting fatty15.com/BLAKE and using the code HEALTHY to get an extra 15% off your 90-day subscription Starter Kit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hey, welcome back to another week of the Speakeasy podcast. If you have ever wondered whether
0:04.5	your work, which is the emails, the spreadsheets, the carpool lines, the creative projects,
0:10.2	if all of that actually matters to God, today's episode is for you. I'm joined by Jordan Rayner,
0:17.2	who is one of our only, I think if not the only three Pete podcast guest. He's also a
0:24.5	bestselling author and one of the leading voices helping Christians connect the dots between
0:29.2	faith and work. And his newest book, Five Mear Christians, tells the story of ordinary
0:35.1	believers using their gifts in extraordinary ways, all for the glory of God.
0:40.1	So today we're talking about calling, excellence, comparison, and how to be faithful right where
0:46.0	you are, whether you're behind a desk, a camera, or a kitchen sink. This conversation is packed
0:51.9	with purpose. Jordan is the best, and I cannot wait for you to hear it.
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1:39.1	Jordan, I think I told you this before we started recording.
1:43.5	You are my first three-peat guest on this show.
1:47.9	The and the Michael Jordan three-peater and Jordan Rainer.
1:50.4	Mine's a much less impressive three-peat.
1:51.3	I don't know.
1:54.9	Coming on to the speakeasy, see, I haven't been on with a new brand.
1:56.2	This is like a big deal for me.
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