Practicing Catholic Podcast
Why Work Matters: A Catholic Perspective on Purpose & Productivity
Episode 4
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22-Sep-2025
Work isn’t just a paycheck — it’s a path to holiness. In this episode ofPracticing Catholic, Taylor Kemp and Dr. Scott Hefelfinger dive deep into the Catholic understanding of work: why it’s fundamentally good, how Scripture and Church teaching frame it, and how simple practices like the morning offering can transform your daily routine.
They discuss real-world struggles like distraction, burnout, and the temptation to see work as “just drudgery,” and offer practical ways to see your labor as a way to glorify God.
If you’ve ever wondered How should Catholics approach work? or How can I find purpose in my daily job? — this episode is for you.
Related Content on Formed:
What Catholics Believe About Work with Fr. Nathan Cromly:
https://app.formed.org/app/videos/3718962
The Gospel of Work with Andreas Widmer:
https://app.formed.org/app/collections/790304
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