What can a busboy, dishwasher, caddy, factory worker, bank teller, corporate employee, and Jesuit priest teach us about becoming a better human being?
In this episode, I sit down with Father James Martin, SJ, bestselling author, Jesuit priest, editor-at-large of America Magazine, and one of the most influential spiritual voices of our time.
We discuss his recent memoir, Work in Progress: Confessions of a Busboy, Dishwasher, Caddy, Usher, Factory Worker, Bank Teller, Corporate Tool, and Priest, a deeply personal and often humorous reflection on the jobs, mistakes, lessons, and encounters that shaped his understanding of work, faith, and human dignity.
Together, we explore the transformative power of ordinary experiences, the value of humility, and why kindness may be one of the most radical acts available to us in an increasingly divided world.
Whether you’re religious, spiritual, curious, or simply trying to navigate life with a little more grace, this episode offers wisdom, laughter, and a hopeful reminder that we’re all still works in progress.
Show Notes
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