The Avoda Life Podcast

Episodios

• Redefining Church (An excerpt From HopeUC America Gathering 2025) 13.11.2025 34m

  In a message taken from the HopeUC America Gathering, Aaron Sanders explores Avoda, intertwining work, worship, and service. He emphasizes shifting church from just Sundays to daily life, advocating for collaboration between ministry and business.
• Posture and Purpose 06.11.2025 43m

  Join us as Dr. Adam Brown explores the intricate design of the human body through the lens of scripture, emphasizing the divine intentionality behind our creation. Discover how posture reflects confidence and purpose, learn the importance of maintaining physical health to fulfill your spiritual calling, and understand how our interconnectedness aligns with God's master plan. 
• Discipline as Discipleship 30.10.2025 25m

  In this episode, we explore co-laboring with God and the importance of seeking the kingdom first. Joined by Dr. Adam Brown, we discuss his experiences as a chiropractor, husband, and father of five. We delve into intentional parenting, the discipline of intermittent fasting for physical and spiritual health, and the power of family dinners. Through personal stories, we highlight how structure and discipline in family life can shape the next generation, blending business, family, and faith.
• The Power Of Fasting 16.10.2025 46m

  This episode explores fasting as a way to co-labor with God, highlighting its spiritual and physical benefits. Jen shares her journey from skepticism to embracing fasting for breakthroughs and health, discussing varying fast lengths and their impacts, like enhanced clarity and cellular repair. The episode examines how integrating fasting with prayer and divine guidance aligns spiritual and physical disciplines for greater kingdom impact.
• Hidden Treasures 09.10.2025 36m

  Join us as we explore the transformative power of co-laboring with God, moving beyond a mere form of godliness to embrace a life filled with spiritual discipline and freedom. Delve into the concepts of miracles, stewardship, and intentional partnership, and discover how spiritual disciplines like co-laboring can unlock hidden treasures in our lives. 
• Unified Vision 03.10.2025 39m

  In this episode, we explore how business and ministry should work together. Aaron & Jen Sanders discuss the dangers of religion without real power and stress the importance of balancing hard work with heart. Through personal stories, they highlight the need for unity despite differences and challenge the idea of dividing church roles and business efforts. 
• Efficiency VS Heart 31.07.2025 35m

  In this episode, Aaron and his wife Jen continue discussing the balance between efficiency in business and heart in ministry. They explore how business leaders and church communities can benefit from collaborating and learning from each other. By sharing personal experiences, they emphasize the importance of open dialogue and community to foster growth and effectively bring about the kingdom of heaven on earth.
• Roles to Relationship 24.07.2025 31m

  Join Aaron and Jen Sanders as they dive into the power of genuine relationships in shaping one’s calling. Sharing personal stories from their marriage and parenting journeys, they explore the balance between structure and heart using their unique "11 tribes" and "12th tribe" metaphor. Discover the importance of authentic connections and partnership in thriving both personally and professionally.
• Redefining Success P.2 17.07.2025 43m

  In part two of our conversation with Daniel Peterson, we delve into the visionary journey that led him to Uruguay, where he is transforming the concept of church through innovative, kingdom-focused business. Discover how Daniel’s "One Goal" project draws communities to church through sports and family activities, merging for-profit and nonprofit models to fund missions. Learn more and support the mission: Website: 1gol.org | Instagram: @1golusa
• Redefining Success 10.07.2025 36m

  In this episode of the Avoda Life podcast, entrepreneur Daniel Petersen shares his journey from youthful ambition to faith-driven success. Discover how his early business ventures and mission trips influenced his perspective on wealth and ministry.
• Kingdom First 03.07.2025 26m

  In this episode of The Avoda Life, we discuss what distinguishes a kingdom-minded business from just adding a "Jesus label" to good practices. We explore aligning business and personal goals with God's original design for the kingdom of heaven, the importance of seeking divine priorities, and the role of community. This foundation will lead into future interviews with leaders successfully integrating these principles.
• Sacred vs Secular 06.06.2025 57m
• The Journey | Business, Ministry, and Community 29.05.2025 55m
• From Pews To Partnerships 22.05.2025 41m

  Dustin and Aaron explore the Hebrew concept of "Avoda," meaning work, worship, and service. They discuss how this idea has transformed their view of church, emphasizing daily commitment beyond traditional Sunday services. They both share experiences in merging business and ministry, aiming for a balanced approach that values individual gifts. They discuss moving away from traditional models to foster creativity, ownership, and collaboration in serving the Kingdom of God.
• Quantum Faith (The Unseen Realm) 15.05.2025 22m

  In this episode, we delve into the origins of the seen world from the unseen realm of thought and the role of faith as a tangible substance, drawing insights from Hebrews 11. We also discuss the impact of scientific principles—from Newtonian and Darwinian to quantum mechanics—on Christian theology. Discover practical steps to align your thoughts with positive faith-based principles and see how your daily work and ministry can become acts of worship.
• You Are Enough (The Mindset) 08.05.2025 31m
• Kingdom Bernoulli Principles 01.05.2025 30m
• The Hebrew word Avoda 24.04.2025 40m
• Faith, Family, and the Marketplace 10.04.2025 1h 1m

  In this episode, Aaron and Jen Sanders sit down with Dustin Smith to share their unique journey, blending faith, family, business, and ministry. They open up about stepping away from traditional church roles, their experience living in a van, and how those challenges reshaped their understanding of serving God. Join them as they talk about making family decisions together, leaning on their faith through tough times, and discovering a new way to live out their calling.
• Why A Pastor Cares About Business 20.03.2025 53m