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Publication Date
11-22-2025
Description
The discussion features Dr. Kevin Golden interviewing Dr. Ryan Tinetti about his new book, “The Quiet Ambition”. The book was motivated by Dr. Tinetti's pastoral experience talking with God's people who, while desiring to use their talents for God's glory, often wondered how their "little life" could make a difference in God's vast kingdom, sometimes resulting in a sense of "quiet desperation". The title is inspired by the Apostle Paul's instruction in 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 to "make it your ambition to live quietly". Dr. Tinetti explains that biblical "quietness" is not a romantic ideal but a posture of faith and **trust in the Lord** who acts to save, encouraging believers to rest in Him rather than anxiously trying to save others or making a big fuss. The book follows the structure of these verses, addressing postures like living quietly, tending one's own business (attending to God-given good works and vocation), and working with one's hands (affirming that even menial labor is God-pleasing because God works through us). The author’s main takeaway is to **"think little,"** emphasizing that God is active in the seemingly small details of daily life, transforming those little labors into something significant in His sight, providing joyful confidence and peace while awaiting the return of Christ.
Keywords
quiet, ambition, st. paul, thessalonians, martha, moses, quietness
Disciplines
Practical Theology
Submission Type
Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep
Scripture References in this Resource (separated by semi-colons)
1 Thessalonians 4:11-12; Ephesians 2:10
Submission Audience
Laity; Ministers; Scholars
Submission Cost
Free
Recommended Citation
Tinetti, Ryan and Golden, Kevin, "107. Book Blurbs Ryan Tinetti, The Quiet Ambition: Scripture's Surprising Antidote to Our Restless Lives" (2025). Concordia Journal Currents. 107.
https://scholar.csl.edu/cjc/107
