Ask NT Wright Anything #161 Housebound prayers, computer programming, art and music - what counts as kingdom work?

2023-03-16T18:00:00+00:00

Tom answers practical questions about the role of those unable to be physically active - does their prayer and meditation make a difference in the Kingdom? A computer programmer questions whether his work is a worthwhile activity in Kingdom terms? Are there any forms of art that go against our image-bearing creativity?

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