Top Ethics Concerns for Businesses Today (w/ Dr. Elisabeth Kincaid)
On this episode, we’re joined by Elisabeth Kincaid, Associate Professor of Ethics at Baylor, Director of the Institute for Faith and Learning, and former white-collar defense attorney.
Elisabeth unpacks how her faith led her from the courtroom to the classroom, calling Christians to rethink not just how they work—but why. She and Darren explore bribery, ethical drift, and how AI and speed threaten moral clarity in business.
Elisabeth calls leaders to slow down, reflect, and pursue business as a sacred vocation of justice and stewardship.
Key Takeaways 💡
- Faith in Vocation: Elisabeth’s journey shows how Christian faith should shape not just behavior at work, but the type of work we pursue.
- Ethical Drift: Most moral failures in business happen gradually through small, justified compromises—not sudden decisions.
- Cultural Complexity of Bribery: Christians must distinguish between bribes and cultural practices, balancing moral clarity with cultural humility.
- God in Crisis: Business setbacks can become spiritual turning points, revealing God’s purpose and forming lasting community.
- Agency in Fast-Paced Business: The rapid pace of innovation, especially AI, can rob Christians of time for moral reflection—intentional pauses are crucial.
- AI and Ethics: Outsourcing ethical reflection to AI undermines moral growth; Christian professionals must engage personally with ethical decisions.
- Consumer Discipleship: Our desires are often shaped more by marketing than the gospel—Christians must examine what forms their wants.
- Redemptive Business Vision: Drawing from Church tradition, Elisabeth urges Christians to use business as a tool for justice, stewardship, and community good.
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