Can job insecurity bring you closer to God?
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When we hear “having a job,” we often picture a steady 9-to-5. But in the UK, one in six adults are part of the gig economy, with freelancers contributing over £200 billion to the economy in 2023.
It offers freedom, yet brings uncertainty about income and identity. Does that instability hinder or deepen faith? Michael Fanstone was joined by Sandie Eggers Seagroves to share her freelance journey.
Released on 20 Feb 2026
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