Dial In with Jonny Ardavanis

The Devastating Consequences of Laziness

September 29, 2026·37 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

"Is laziness just a bad habit, or is it a sin? In this episode, Jonny Ardavanis and Hank Bowen dig into the Book of Proverbs to unpack what the Bible really says about the sluggard — and why laziness is a character issue, not just a productivity issue.📖 Pre-order Jonny Ardavanis's new book Get to Work: Seeing Your Daily Grind as God’s Good Gift here: https://a.co/d/0aFMdjNpYou'll learn:• The 4 types of laziness: physical, mental, spiritual, and vocational• 5 traits of the "sluggard" from Proverbs 26• Why laziness and godliness are total opposites• The real cost of laziness: poverty, disgrace, fractured relationships, and lost spiritual usefulness• Practical steps to repent of and fight off lazinessWhether you're a student, parent, pastor, or professional, this conversation will challenge you to examine areas of your life where comfort has replaced diligence — and point you back to Christ's power to change.

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