{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"How do image-bearers innovate?","description":"It\u2019s easy to think of business innovation as an unmitigated good.  Is that true?  We\u2019ll find out in this episode in which we are joined by Ben Norquist, managing director at Wheaton College\u2019s Center for Faith and Innovation, to discuss a Christian approach to innovation.  We talk about how innovation is used for good and how it can be twisted and misused.  Plus, listen in to learn about the best model for innovation and creativity.   Conversation highlights: --How is God an innovator? --What preceded God\u2019s creative work on earth and what motivated Him to act in this way? --Genesis and Revelation are bookends to God\u2019s creative work and his innovation and are illustrative of the love that drives His work. --What is the difference between invention and innovation?  Are humans more innovators or inventors? --The concepts of ex nihilo and imago dei give us theological grounding for what it means to be innovative. --How is a biblical view of innovation distinct from the world\u2019s prevailing, secular humanist view of innovation? --A biblical worldview asks whether innovation is a universal good\u2014if innovation should be an end unto itself. --Thinking about unintended consequences: \u201cIt is easy for us to forget that we are finite.\u201d --\u201cOur innovation processes should be wrapped in a cloak of humility, care and caution.  Because we cannot play God.\u201d --The implications for innovation when we start with the assumption of \u201cI don\u2019t know the answers.\u201d --We explore the approach to innovation that begins with empathy and the practical applications of this approach. --What is God\u2019s warning for when life is great, when we are solving problems and innovating like crazy? (Deut. 8) --Innovation can be bent towards all sorts of ends.  Even for our laziness.  Being self-reflective about innovation includes not just how to innovate, but why we are innovating. --We talk about examples of innovation in health care, in venture capital, publishing, and human resources. --Prayer is key to enabling innovation: overcoming challenges, reminding us of who God is, reminding us of our identity, giving us an outlet for confession, asking for help in fulfilling our calling.  \u201cIt is an engine for kingdom-based innovation.\u201d   Learn more about Wheaton College\u2019s Center for Faith and Innovation (CFI): https:\/\/www.wheaton.edu\/academics\/academic-centers\/wheaton-center-for-faith-and-innovation\/ Learn more about CFI\u2019s upcoming Integrate conference (April 22-25, 2021) for Christian professionals seeking the skills and wisdom they need to take on increasing responsibilities in their careers: cfi.regfox.com\/integrate Connect with Ben: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/norquist\/ Connect with Aaron: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/aaron-groen\/ ","author_name":"Business On Purpose Conversations","author_url":"https:\/\/businessonpurposeconference.com\/podcast","html":"