The Scam of Meaningful Work
Confronting the Idols of Passion and Calling
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Narrated by:
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Connie Shabshab
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By:
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Serena Wang
The Scam of Meaningful Work by Serena Wang offers a refreshingly honest conversation for Christian millennials and Gen Z adults who feel trapped between career ideals and disappointing realities. Wang dismantles the myth that work should be our primary source of identity, purpose, and fulfillment, drawing from a personal journey that took her from Google corporate to barista to missionary.
This provocative yet compassionate exploration challenges both secular "follow your passion" culture and common Christian ideals about finding God's calling for your life that often leave young professionals feeling spiritually confused and discontent in their careers. Wang reveals how these idealized messages create unrealistic expectations, and she helps you reorient your focus on what truly matters. What you'll discover in this book:
- Freedom from career pressure―Learn why there's no such thing as the perfect job and why God's calling is not primarily about your work.
- Biblical perspective on work and calling―Explore what Scripture actually says about work, passion, meaning, and calling beyond traditional vocation-focused interpretations.
- Practical tools―Access interactive elements including self-evaluations, reflection questions, and actionable steps to reframe your relationship with work.
- Kingdom-centered worldview―Discover how to shift your perspective toward your role in God's story and seeking faithfulness in the ordinary moments that matter more than you think.