# Data from the Workplace: A project from Barna Group and Denver Institute

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Podcast: [The Faith & Work Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-faith-work-podcast-1151368)
Published: 2025-08-01T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.denverinstitute.org/data-from-the-workplace/
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SUMMARY In this episode of The Faith & Work Podcast , Ross Chapman is joined by Matt Randerson of Barna Group to offer a sneak preview of the Trends at Work data report set to be released soon. Drawing from this new research, Matt unpacks key themes—like influence, compassion, and change—that are reshaping workplace culture across the U.S. You'll hear what the data reveals about employee well-being, faith integration, and what really drives retention and satisfaction at work. Whether you're leading a team or just starting out, this episode will challenge and equip you to shape culture in ways that reflect God's heart for your workplace. HIGHLIGHTS On vulnerability in the workplace "Vulnerability about what's happening in our personal lives I think the idea of bringing more of our full selves into the workplace that does have complexity with it for sure but it goes back to that idea that the workplace is starting to take on more weight and expectation and so when we are experiencing something on the weekend or we're experiencing a challenge within our family or personal lives we are more inclined to probably want to bring that into the workplace. And so I know that requires more energy of all of us, but I think it's our opportunity, whether we are individuals or managers, to recognize that vulnerability is a part of the human experience. It's a part of the way that God designed us. Vulnerability opens us up to care for one another, to administer compassion, as we talked about in the framework. And so for all of us, how can we actually help cultivate a sense of trust and vulnerability in our workplaces because it's pretty essential to the experience." On the CEO experience "...20 % of CEOs say that they always are often are feeling lonely at work and 19 % are saying, the…

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