S13E05 | Work Doesn’t Equal Identity: Aaron Ellis

What’s your scariest prayer? How would you react to landing your dream job, only to have that door close? Guest Aaron Ellis shares his journey from a career he barely started in law enforcement to his current responsibilities with Answers in Genesis (AiG). The conversation touches on an eclectic blend of ideas including:

    • Serving others as Christ did
    • Academic integrity in an AI era
    • God’s redirection and its effect on identity
    • Viewing secular professions as ministry
  • Escalating threats targeting ministries

What is it like at the Ark Encounter in the dark? Why does AiG need armed security? If nobody acknowledges your accomplishments, are they still meaningful? This dialogue has intriguing twists. Catch the full episode.

About our guest

Aaron Ellis, an MBU adjunct instructor, teaches criminal justice and business. He is also Director of Supply Chain, Risk, and Safety for Answers in Genesis. Convinced that unto whom much is given, much will be required, Aaron serves his community on local boards and by mentoring youth and coaching sports. He and his wife, Michelle, live in Florence, Kentucky, with their three children.

Catch Aaron’s YouTube episode here: S13E05 | Work Doesn’t Equal Identity: Aaron Ellis