Bible at Work

05/21/2026

“Holy” Creativity and the Freedom to Fail in High-Stakes Leadership

How do you lead a team to innovate when the fear of financial loss or failure is real?
In Part 2 of our interview on Bible at Work, we sit down with Dr. Reg Grant, former Chairman of the Media Arts and Worship Department at Dallas Theological Seminary. We dive deep into the real-world tension between a leader's fiduciary responsibility and the need to give your team the "freedom to fail".

Whether you are navigating a high-risk corporate environment or managing a team in methodical, routine roles, Dr. Grant shares powerful insights for leaders to –
· Understand why preventing failure actually stops your team members from becoming who God designed them to be.
· Know how a leader's refusal to let others experiment often reflects their own perfectionism.
· Live out Sanctified Creativity that isn't about "no rules," but governed by the character of Jesus.

As Dr. Grant says, "The freedom to fail is one of those basic freedoms that I have to be willing to grant them, if I want to see them flourish."

🎧 Here is the full episode:
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05/19/2026

Creativity is not merely a skill; it is our innate nature, our core being, because God has endowed each of us with a creative capacity. When we use our creative capacity to “rule” with love and care for everyone and everything God has created, we reflect God, and God transforms us.

05/06/2026

For many, creativity feels reserved for artists, innovators, or people in visibly “creative” roles. But in my conversation with Dr. Reg Grant, he completely challenged that assumption.

Whether you work in leadership, customer service, banking, operations, or a call center, there is room for your creativity to flourish. The question is, have you learned to recognize and cultivate it?

One of the most powerful insights from this interview was this: creativity is not merely about innovation. It is also part of how God shapes us, stretches us, and transforms us in our daily work.

05/04/2026

04/23/2026

Is your "Creative Spark" flickering at work? | An Interview with Dr. Reg Grant

We often think creativity is reserved for "artists," but if we are made in the image of God, creativity is part of our DNA.

In 2015, I sat down with Dr. Reg Grant, then Chairman of Media, Arts, and Worship at Dallas Theological Seminary, to discuss how to cultivate this gift in a professional setting.

Here are 3 leadership takeaways from our conversation:

The 15-Minute Rule: Dr. Grant suggests reading something outside your field for 15 minutes every day. Whether it’s particle physics or poetry, broadening your horizons sparks unexpected connections in your primary work.

See Potential, Not Just Reality: Following the example of Jesus, great leaders don't just see people for who they are today; they see who they can become. Our goal is to give our team "room to fly".

The Freedom to Fail: You cannot have a creative culture without the "luxury of failure". True biblical leadership provides a safety net for teams to try new things without fear.

Dr. Grant’s wisdom on how he views his students as people to serve rather than people who work for him is a game-changer for any manager.

This is a treasure unpacked! Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel, Bible at Work: https://youtu.be/V_SHk4ea9_g?si=TkiaQML1UNsI5ACk

How to Unlock Your Creative Potential at Work | Interview with Dr. Reg Grant