The dilemma of a declining population of craftsmen in America is real - and its problem is not confined to manufacturing. The roots of the problem are subtle - and eerily similar to the challenge of making disciples in the Church. Dave Hataj, President of Edgerton Gear - also an Author and Theologian explains as we talk about his new book "The Craftsman's Code - A Blueprint for Building Meaningful Life and Enduring Legacy"

00:00 - 04:23 Introductions

04:24 - 06:32 This book was written to reach...

06:33 - 08:27 People as mere commodities? Stupid.

08:28 - 11:22 Mentors - is it "meh" or is it a path to meaning?

11:23 - 12:46 Why your church should care about The Craftsman's Code

12:47 - 15:07 Can we mass produce craftsmen? Disciples?

15:08 - 16:24 Developing a craftsman - it's personal

16:25 - 19:38 Typical church: too focused on knowledge instead of the individual

19:39 - 21:28 The as the gym, not the playing field

21:29 - 22:06 What did he say??

22:07 - 24:50 China v US manufacturing prominence

24:51 - 25:39 Do we have the people to regain our manufacturing chops?

25:40 - 29:59 Gen Z questions for Dave

30:00 - 33:00 Pastors & Church Leaders: Lean in and hear this...

33:01 - 34:33 Connect with Dave

34:34 - 36:40 Wrap Up

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