“Schaeffer died 30 years ago this May and was known more in his later years for support of politically conservative causes. Apart from politics, though, he spoke of existentialism, modern art, music, ethics, theology, and movies in a rare way for evangelicals of his era or of any era.  Garber follows in that noble tradition in this book.”

Mild-mannered and gentle with his friends, Steve Garber must be very hard-nosed and disciplined in his management of his time and productivity.

He reads books all the time—history, biography, literature, theology, philosophy. He catches independent movies with profound themes. He listens to the latest music. He’s always mentoring students or people who aspire to significance in Christ, not just success on the world’s terms.

His latest book, Vision of Vocation (IVP Books, 2014), ranges from books to movies to music in a profound analysis of contemporary American culture. His title suggests a discussion of faith applied in the workplace, and he does address that topic.

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