Christianity in Business

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On this episode, theological anthropologist Dr. Drew Dickens shares redemptive and destructive uses of artificial intelligence and offers guidance to Christian business professionals on how to use AI for God’s glory. Dr. Drew and Darren also discuss whether the various AI models espouse specific worldviews.

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On this episode, Church history professor Dr. Charlie Self discusses key Christian leaders who have impacted the marketplace for Christ throughout Church history.

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On this episode, holding company co-founder Philip Kulishov shares his experience with growing EBM, Inc. and helping the company’s seven co-owners stay onboard with its Christ-centered mission.

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On this episode, Christian ethicist Dr. Elisabeth Kincaid shares some of her top ethics and morality concerns for business leaders today.

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On this episode, Don Golden and Darren explore whether or not there’s a biblical basis for the ESG/DEI Movement.

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On this episode, award-winning landscaping company owner Adam Hambleton shares his experience with leading a predominantly migrant workforce and treating them with Christ-like love, care, and honor. Darren asks Adam how he would advise President Trump regarding his immigration policy.

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On this episode, Chuck Proudfit explains what Jesus really meant by the term translated as “church” in Matthew 16. (Hint: For Jesus, “church” was about more than just three songs and a sermon on a Sunday morning.)

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On this episode, Al Lopus shares findings about corporate culture from Best Christian Workplaces’ in-depth research of more than 1500 Christian organizations. He reveals whether or not Christian-led companies outperform their industry peers and whether churches tend to have healthier workplace cultures than for-profit companies.

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Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.ChristianityInBusiness.com On this episode, Kurt and Kristen Luidhardt share their political and business experience as strong believers, shedding light on the power of faith. Kurt and Kristen Luidhardt are the co-founders of The Prosper Group, a leading digital agency in Republican politics and Conservative advocacy, established in 2006. Under their leadership, the firm has played a pivotal role in the election of 103 members of Congress, 15 U.S. Senators, 14 Governors, and one President. Their innovative digital strategies have garnered over three dozen awards, and their expertise has extended internationally, working on campaigns and advocacy efforts in Mexico, Brazil, Ireland, and Belgium. In addition to their political victories, Kurt and Kristen are leading experts in the Liberty Spenders market, a $5 trillion economy of conservative and Christian consumers who prioritize spending with brands that share their values. Through their work at The Prosper Group and their data company, Mustard Seed Interactive, they help businesses and campaigns reach this influential audience. Outside of work, they enjoy spending time with their two children and are active speakers on political, business, and leadership topics. They've been married for 20 years and have a two-year-old and a four-year-old. https://www.prospergroupcorp.com/ https://themustardseedproject.org/

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On this episode, Sean Kouplen (CEO of Regent Bank) shares how one of America’s fastest growing banks also facilitates a prayer ministry among its employees. Sean also shares about a nationwide faith in work movement called 94X.

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On this episode, Wez Hone explains why business leaders must be aware of the spiritual forces we face in business every day so we can fight properly and experience victory in Christ. Wez Hone is a dedicated dad, husband, and a leading 'faith-in-business' thinker. Following a vision he and his wife Kimberly shared, Wez founded Kingdom Business Global to train Kingdom entrepreneurs to apply Biblical principles in the marketplace and build profitable businesses that influence the world around them. Since the age of 18, he has built and sold nine companies and has generated over $1 billion in additional revenue for his clients. www.kingdombusiness.global Email Wez directly if they have any questions/comments: wez@wezhone.com www.youtube.com/kingdombusiness

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On this episode, Brent O’Bannon (the first Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach in the world) teaches how to do business with your God-given strengths and performs a live strengths-based coaching session with Darren.

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On this episode, Kurt Avery shares how his industry-leading outdoor products company (Sawyer Products) is making a Christ-centered impact through Kingdom-class products and generosity.

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On this episode, Russ Crosson shares how he and the leaders at Blue Trust cultivate a covenantal culture in their company as they share Bible-based financial guidance with their clients. Russ Crosson is chief mission officer and senior partner of Blue Trust. Russ was hired in 1980 as the second employee of Blue Trust. Prior to his current position, Russ served as president and CEO of Blue Trust (2002 - 2017). From 1999 - 2002, Russ served as executive director of the National Christian Foundation (NCF). Russ is the author of several books including Your Life Well Spent, The Truth About Money Lies, What Makes a Leader Great, Your Money Made Simple, and Leverage. He has also been a featured speaker in many venues. Russ graduated from Kansas State University with a BS in mathematics and a master's degree in education. Russ and Julie live in Roswell, Georgia. They have three sons, three daughters-in-law, and ten grandchildren. In his spare time, Russ enjoys playing pickleball and especially enjoys time with his grandchildren. www.bluetrust.com Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.ChristianityInBusiness.com

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On this episode, Mart Green shares how he and the Green family aim to reflect God’s character and ways through the culture and operations of Hobby Lobby and Mardel.

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On this episode, investor and CEO Brian Slipka explains how adverse conditions in business can make it easier for us to recognize God’s presence and power.

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On this episode, Mike Thakur (author of Mike Drop) shares how he has taken risks in business with the goal of producing profit for the advancement of God’s Kingdom.

Mike Thakur is one of Houston’s “Most Admired CEOs” as founder of WorkLodge, been part of two Guinness World Record attempts, and recently released Mike Drop, a book that outlines God’s plan to use Business & Entrepreneurship for Kingdom Impact.

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On this episode, Judy Weber shares why you might be charging too little for your products and services and why undercharging isn’t a biblical business practice.

Judy Weber Esq. is a renowned Business Expansion Expert. Her years of judicial trial experience and entrepreneurial growth have equipped her to support women as they tap into their God-given confidence while growing their businesses to miraculous levels of success. As host of the long-running, globally-ranked "Joyful Business" podcast, she inspires entrepreneurs to incorporate proven business strategies while building on a foundation of faith.

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On this episode, Daniel Stein shares how his pioneering fitness company (Special Strong) serves individuals with mental, physical and cognitive challenges for the glory of God.

Diagnosed with a learning disability as a child, Daniel Stein found strength and confidence through fitness, transforming his life. As an author, speaker, personal trainer, and entrepreneur, he is dedicated to helping those with disabilities unlock their potential through fitness. In 2016, Daniel founded Special Strong, a pioneering fitness company catering to individuals with mental, physical and cognitive challenges. To date, Special Strong has empowered over 10,000 people, and the movement continues to expand through new franchise locations. Daniel lives in Texas with his family and is actively involved in their church.

www.specialstrong.com

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On this episode, Nneka Unachukwu (aka. “Dr. Una”) shares how she has been using God’s principles to help thousands of her fellow physicians to build more profitable businesses.

Dr. Una is a pediatrician, serial entrepreneur and co-pastor of Dominion City church alongside her husband of 18 years. She is on a mission to help 100,000 physicians build profitable businesses so they have the freedom to live life and practice medicine on their terms. She does this through the top 1% EntreMD Podcast, multiple bestselling books, live events, and the EntreMD Business School. Her company has been listed on the Inc 5000 list of fastest growing privately-held companies for two years in a row.

She also homeschools her four children.

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On this episode, Rich Mason shares how the Lion’s Den is providing a forum for connecting Christian entrepreneurs with Christian investors.

Rich Mason has worked over 40 years in technical, business, and ministry, founding six startup companies, and evaluating many startups in his career. As founder of Alpha Kingdom Capital, a Business as Mission Venture Capital Firm, and as an angel investor and Serial Entrepreneur, Rich Mason has a heart for helping people fulfill their God-given callings in starting Christian-run businesses. He also started the Lion’s Den in Tampa, Florida—which now has four locations—where they offer community, training, and pitch events for Christian startups. His startups participated in several industries, including Communication Services Provider, Smart Buildings, Computer Networking Services, and Alternative Energy.

Rich’s ministry includes founding Alpha World Ministries, which did the original Do You Believe event, chairing the council in the Tarpon Springs church his family and he attended, leading small groups and Bible studies, organizing hurricane relief, among other serving positions.

After finishing college in the Tampa, Florida, area, he and his family felt led to Portland, Oregon, where they currently divide their time with Tampa Florida. He and his wife of thirty-seven years have three grown children.

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On this episode, Quilen Blackwell shares how he’s using a sustainable flower farm, shop, and delivery company to mentor at-risk youth.

Quilen Blackwell is the cofounder of the Chicago EcoHouse and Southside Blooms, organizations dedicated to eliminating poverty through sustainability. He’s the grandson of Arkansas sharecroppers who moved to Milwaukee so his grandfather could secure a factory job in the aftermath of the Civil Rights Movement when racial tensions were high.

After earning his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Blackwell went on to serve in the Peace Corps in Thailand. When he returned to the United States, he enrolled in a Chicago ministry school where God led him to commit to a life of community service.

He began by tutoring high school students in Englewood, where he saw the devastating impacts of inner-city poverty. Eventually he and his partner (now wife), Hannah Bonham Blackwell founded the Chicago Eco House to transform blighted urban lots into sustainable flower farms. That grew into Southside Blooms, which provides jobs on these farms and in a flower shop to at-risk youth.

Quilen is always amazed to see how God’s hand moved through the suffering his grandfather endured working the land in the Jim Crow South all the way to the freedom he now enjoys and shares with others.

https://southsideblooms.com

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On this episode, Uli Chi explains how the scriptural truth that “the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom” should impact the way we conduct business. He also shares other lessons from his new book, The Wise Leader.

Uli Chi has led for-profit businesses, nonprofit organizations, the theological academy, and the local church, gleaning a wealth of wisdom from each. As an award-winning technological entrepreneur, he founded a software company that developed 3-D virtual reality software, revolutionizing decision-making for consumers and businesses. He is the board chair of the Virginia Mason Franciscan Health System in the Pacific Northwest. He also lends his expertise to the advisory boards for the Benaroya Research Institute and the Virginia Mason Institute, both in Seattle. He serves as the vice chair at the Max De Pree Center for Leadership at Fuller Seminary in Pasadena.

Uli has been part of his local Presbyterian congregation for over fifty years and has served that community in a wide variety of leadership roles.

He’s the author of the new book titled, The Wise Leader.

The Wise Leader book site: https://depree.org/books/wise-leader/

See the link to the De Pree Center page featuring Uli’s content: https://depree.org/bios/uli-chi/

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On this episode, Tamra Andress shares how she keeps joy and play at the center of her company’s culture as expressions of God’s character.

Tamra Andress is a 6x #1 Amazon best-selling author (…and counting) featured in Forbes, USA Today, Inc., Entrepreneur, LA Weekly and many other well-known publications. She’s keynote speaker, and top podcaster - with The Messenger Movement podcast and two other shows. She’s a serial entrepreneur who works with high-capacity Christian leaders to become millionaire messengers and share the Good News. She is wildly in love with words and The Word! Through her publishing company, F.I.T. (fit) in Faith Press, she catalyzes messengers in the marketplace by building buisnesstry through publishing, podcasting, and platform development while keeping play at the core! Her non-profit, The Founder Collective, focuses on ordaining and sustaining marketplace ministers and is launching an Academy in 2026.

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On this episode, William Reagan shares how he and Kingdom Marketing help business owners steward the talent God has entrusted to their organizations. He also shares how his company is helping to fund adoptions around the world.

William is a passionate entrepreneur and co-founder of a full-suite marketing agency, Kingdom Marketing, which is dedicated to making a difference and contributing to a higher purpose. Williams’s company is driven by a Kingdom perspective, seeking to connect with like-minded businesses and entrepreneurs who share their faith-oriented values.

https://www.trykingdom.com/

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On this episode, Peter Greer shares findings from his study of the spiritual disciplines of some of the world’s most high-performing Christian leaders.

Peter Greer is president and CEO of HOPE International, a global Christ-centered nonprofit that equips underserved communities with financial tools, including microfinance and savings groups, to break the cycle of poverty. A thought leader in global economic development and a graduate of Harvard’s Kennedy School, Peter has co-authored 15 books, including Lead with Prayer, Mission Drift, Rooting for Rivals, and Created to Flourish.

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On this episode, Jonathan Nowlen explains why the shared value of unconditional positive regard (UPR) among team members reflects God’s heart and transforms companies.

Jonathan Nowlen is a Redemptive Business Consultant who is passionate about recovering the dignity and mission of vocation. He is a career missions leader who has worked in 60 countries over the last few decades. He is the host of the Metron Manager Podcast and author of Managing Your Metron: A Practical Theology of Work, Mission, and Meaning.

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On this episode, Cayla Craft shares best practices for cultivating a godly standard of excellence in our companies.

Cayla Craft has spent the last 12 years teaching people how to monetize their personal brand. Now, she focuses on helping online entrepreneurs become investors. She is an angel investor, real estate investor, and founder of the CRAFTed Entrepreneur Show. Her website tagline is “Capital Raising Queen & A Whole Lotta Jesus.”

She’s the author of the new book, What Do You Really Want?: 7 Questions That Can Unlock the Answers to a Life Full of Abundance, Meaning, and Connection.

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On this episode, social media expert Keenya Kelly discusses the need and opportunity for Christians to brand themselves and leverage social media video for marketing, with the goal of glorifying God rather than one’s self or one’s company.

Keenya is the CEO of Keenya Kelly LLC, a Vertical Video Marketing & Consulting agency in San Diego, CA where she strategically helps business owners develop video & funnel marketing strategies.

In just 3 years through vertical video marketing, Keenya has grown an audience of over 500,000, generated over $1 million dollars in her business and has helped thousands of business owners scale and market their businesses online. She recently helped one of her clients reach over $1 million dollars in her business in 10 months on the TikTok platform.

www.keenyakelly.com

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On this episode, Dr. Paul White explains how to help your team members feel more appreciated at work.

Dr. Paul White is a best-selling author (having sold over 600,000 books), speaker, psychologist, and leadership trainer who "makes work relationships work." For the past 25 years, he's improved numerous businesses, non-profit organizations, schools and medical facilities by helping them:

Decrease cynicism and negative communication among employees * Create positive workplace relationships and environments * Increase employee engagement, attendance, and productivity.

His recent research with remote and working-from-home employees has focused on how to practically support and encourage team members and how to keep colleagues connected while many work from home.

Clients include Microsoft, NASA, L'Oreal, MGM Resorts, Mayo Clinics, the Million Dollar Round Table, MillerCoors, Caterpillar, HP, The Salvation Army, numerous hospitals, schools, government agencies, and over 750 colleges and universities.

He has published articles or been interviewed by the New York Times, BBC news, Fortune, U.S. News & World Report, CNN/Forbes.com, Bloomberg Businessweek, FoxNews, Huffington Post LIVE, Fast Company, Entrepreneur.com, and numerous other publications.

He’s the author of several books, including The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace, which he co-authored with Gary Chapman.

You can receive a free sample report of Dr. Paul’s Motivating By Appreciation Inventory and a discount to purchase a registration code by emailing Dr. Paul White at yesdrpaul@gmail.com with “Christianity in Business Podcast” in the subject line.

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On this episode, CEO and Tennessee State Senator Shane Reeves shares how he and his team at TwelveStone Health Partners apply biblical values in business.

Shane Reeves, PharmD is CEO of Twelve Stone Health Partners, which is Nashville, Tennessee’s regional leader in delivering pharmaceutical and medical equipment to post-acute patients. Founded in 2016, TwelveStone is the third iteration of pharmacy organizations founded by Shane Reeves and the Reeves family. Their mission is to honor God, care well for patients, develop their team, and generate profit.

Shane holds a Doctorate of Pharmacy from the University of Tennessee and also serves as a State Senator representing the 14th District of Tennessee.

https://www.12stonehealth.com/

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On this episode, Dr. Jason Stansbury discusses the destructive impact of sin on the marketplace and what Christians ought to do about it.

Jason Stansbury is the James and Judith Chambery Chair for the Study of Ethics in Business at Calvin University, the denominational university of the Christian Reformed Church in North America. He earned a PhD in Organization Studies from the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University in 2011. Before graduate school, he worked as a Systems Analyst and then as a Consultant in the Detroit office of Deloitte Consulting. He graduated from the University of Michigan with Honors in Economics.

Jason is a former Executive Director of the Society for Business Ethics, an international association of business ethics scholars, and received that organization’s Presidential Award for Service in 2023.

Jason’s research is on religious ethics in organizations, moral imagination, and the application of Christian theological concepts in business ethics. His calling to the management academy is informed by his desire to forge and share insights into faithfulness and ethics that he wishes he had during his consulting career.

A native of Atlanta, Jason lives in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with his wife and colleague Marilyn Stansbury, herself a Deloitte alumna who also serves on the accounting faculty of the Calvin University School of Business.

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On this episode, Dianna Kokoszka shares how a thankful attitude can make us more effective and Christ-centered in business.

Dianna Kokoszka is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, author and award-winning mentor. Dedicating 13 years as CEO of KW MAPS Coaching and Training at Keller Williams Realty International, she played a pivotal role in propelling the company to become the largest and most profitable coaching enterprise in the real estate industry.

Dianna is a Certified Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programing (NLP), a founding member of the John Maxwell Team of Certified Coaches, (IMC) and actively participating in the Strategic Coach training program. As a lifelong learner, she has followed and been mentored by John C. Maxwell since the mid-1990s.

She is the author of Becoming More: You Can’t Get to Better Until You Get to Different.

https://diannakokoszka.com/

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On this episode, Brett Harris shares his entrepreneurial and faith journey as the founder of an organization that is seeking to raise up the next C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien.

Brett Harris is the bestselling co-author of Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations and co-founder of The Young Writer's Workshop and The Author Conservatory, which have trained thousands of writers in writing craft and entrepreneurship. His mission is to raise up the next C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien and build a thriving business that glorifies God in every aspect.

https://authorconservatory.com/

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On this episode, Auntie Anne Beiler shares how she partnered with God through personal tragedies and massive success as the founder of the world’s largest pretzel franchise.

Auntie Anne Beiler is best known as the founder of Auntie Anne’s, the world’s largest pretzel franchise. Today, she is a speaker, author and leader. Her entrepreneurial insights and personal story have been featured on many television shows including Secret Millionaire, The Oprah Winfrey Show, and Good Morning America, and highlighted in numerous publications such as Fortune, Inc., Guidepost and Entrepreneur Magazines.

Beiler is the author of The Secret Lies Within, Overcome and Lead, and the Come to the Table Cookbook and regularly speaks at conferences around the U.S. For more information visit auntieannebeiler.com.

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On this episode, Larry Julian (author of God Is My CEO) shares how he helps to mediate disputes in the marketplace from a Christian perspective.

Larry Julian is a bestselling author, speaker, and coach who helps CEO’s, entrepreneurs, and small business owners lead with their faith and values. His books include:

God is My CEO: Following God’s Principles in a Bottom-Line World
God is My Coach: A Business Leader’s Guide to Finding Clarity in an Uncertain World
God is My Success: Transforming Adversity Into Your Destiny
Five Bold Choices: Rise Above Your Circumstances and Redefine Your Life

In addition to many churches and non-profit organizations, his clients have included 3M, American Express Financial Services, AT&T, BP Amoco, General Mills, Honeywell, Mayo Clinic, PepsiCo, Qwest, and hundreds of other large and small organizations. He lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

www.LarryJulian.com

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On this episode, former CFO of GoGo Inflight Barry Rowan shares lessons on connecting faith and work from his new book, The Spiritual Art of Business.

Barry Rowan has served as a division general manager, led two private companies as CEO/President, and has been CFO for four public companies, including Fluke Corporation, Nextel Partners, Vonage, and Gogo.

Barry has served as a trustee for Seattle Pacific University (where he was also the founding chair for the Center for Integrity in Business) and Gordon College, the board of advisors for the Honors Program in Entrepreneurial Leadership at Gonzaga University, and as President of Bellevue Christian School. He has served on the national board of InterVarsity and chairs the board of the Harvard Business School Christian Fellowship and Alumni Association.

He’s the author of the new book, The Spiritual Art of Business: Connecting the Daily with the Divine.

https://www.barrylrowan.com/

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On this episode, Rusty Chadwick shares how heeding the biblical call to “consider others more important than yourselves” (Phil. 2:3) makes teams more effective and lasting.

Rusty Chadwick is the Director of WinShape Teams (WinShape was started by Truett Cathy in 1984), where he has served since 2010. In addition to leading WinShape Teams, Rusty also speaks, writes, and creates development experiences for teams and leaders.

He is an executive producer of For the Team, a documentary on team performance in the grueling endurance sport of adventure racing.

Rusty co-authored the book, Team Work: 13 Timeless Principles for Creating Success and Fulfillment as a Team Member. (Chapter 1 is free and available here: https://www.teamworkbook.co/#Chapter-1-Free).

Rusty holds a master’s degree in management and leadership from Liberty University. Rusty loves adventuring in the outdoors, especially on a bike. He lives in Rome, Georgia with his wife Bekah, and their two children Dawson and Ella.

https://teams.winshape.org/

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On this episode, tech entrepreneur and CEO Gary Harpst makes a biblical case for why leadership is about creating order out of chaos.

Gary Harpst, CEO of LeadFirst, is known for his fusion of faith and work, fostering agile organizations. With four decades of experience, he founded three successful businesses, one of which merged and was sold to Microsoft. He has authored three impactful books and educated on business-faith intersections.

As a veteran Christian CEO, Harpst's journey encompasses business trials and growth. His latest book, Built to Beat Chaos, makes the biblical case that we are all created to overcome chaos.

LeadFirst, under Harpst's guidance, provides a whole business, whole-person health strategy for kingdom-impact businesses.

www.leadfirst.ai

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On this episode, William Vanderbloemen shares 12 data-driven habits that separate the best leaders from the rest, which he and his team have observed during the process of conducting 3000 executive searches through Vanderbloemen Search Group.

William Vanderbloemen has been leading the Vanderbloemen Search Group for 15 years, where they are regularly retained to identify the best talent for teams, manage succession planning, and consult on all issues regarding teams. This year, Vanderbloemen will complete their 3,000th executive search.

Prior to founding Vanderbloemen Search Group, William studied executive search under a mentor with 25+ years of executive search at the highest level. His learning taught him the very best corporate practices, including the search strategies used by the internationally known firm Russell Reynolds. Prior to that, William served as a Senior Pastor at one of the largest Presbyterian Churches in the United States

His latest book is Be the Unicorn: 12 Data-Driven Habits that Separate the Best Leaders from the Rest (HarperCollins Leadership), which will release November 14, 2023.

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/william

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On this episode, Brad Pedersen shares his marketplace and faith journey as founder of Canada’s top toy company and co-founder of a rapidly growing company devoted to environmental sustainability.

Brad Pedersen is an award-winning entrepreneur, angel investor, thought leader, and sought-after business coach. In 2008, he founded and scaled Canada’s top toy company, Tech 4 Kids, and subsequently co-founded Pela, the $100m sustainable phone case startup that created an entirely new category.

In 2021, Brad and the team at Pela successfully launched a record-breaking $9.8M crowd-sourced campaign for the Lomi, the world’s first smart waste kitchen composter.

He’s the author of the book, Startup Santa: A Toymaker’s Tale of 10 Business Lessons Learned from Timeless Toys, which will release November 4, 2023.

https://www.bradpedersen.com/

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On this episode, David Kroll shares how his church made the pivot from 13 weekend services to focusing on helping people experience church at home and in everyday life … right before the Covid-19 pandemic began … and is now reaching hundreds of thousands of people for Christ online weekly.

David Kroll is the Chief Executive Officer for Churchome. Hundreds of thousands of people watch Churchome’s sermons online each week, which are mostly preached by their lead communicator, Judah Smith.

Prior to stepping into the CEO role, David began his career within investment banking, wealth management, and technology, and he served in a variety of pastoral roles within Churchome. He is husband to Jenna and father to William, Teddy, and Charlotte. David is passionate about helping people everywhere hear the story of Jesus!

https://www.churchome.org/

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On this episode, Catherine Gates and Amy Cedrone explain why marketplace Christians ought to collaborate more with each other. They also share how they’re facilitating collaborative efforts among Christian women in the marketplace.

Amy Cedrone is the Executive Director for Polished Network, an organization that emboldens women in their faith and work. Prior to Polished, Amy was a pastor for women and young adults at a large church in the Dallas Metroplex. She earned her Master’s degree in Christian Leadership from Dallas Theological Seminary, and is currently pursing her doctorate, with a focus on Organizational Leadership, from Southern Methodist University.

Catherine Gates is Vice President of Business Partnerships for Polished Network. She is the author of The Confidence Cornerstone: A Woman’s Guide to Fearless Leadership. Catherine is on the steering committee for the National Faith & Work Association (NFWA.org).

www.boldlyconference.com www.polishednetwork.org

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On this episode, CEO Matt Neff shares how Sight & Sound and its 800+ employees have inspired over 30 million people with stories of faith through “Kingdom-class” original live theater productions.

Matt Neff is the CEO of Sight & Sound, a ministry on a mission to bring the Bible to life through live theater, television, and film. Since its beginning as a traveling multimedia show in 1976, Sight & Sound has inspired over 30 million people with stories of faith and is supported by a team of 800 employees. Today, Sight & Sound owns and operates two live theater locations, immersing audiences in state-of-the-art original productions and recently released their first theatrical film.

Matt joined the company in 1994 as a stagehand and has served the ministry in a variety of roles since becoming the CEO in 2015.

Matt is married to Amy, 3rd daughter of Sight and Sound’s founders Glenn and Shirley Eshelman, and has played an active role in the strategic planning of the long-term structure of the family-owned business.

Matt and Amy reside in Lancaster, PA with their four children.

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On this episode, Roger Parrott explains why leaders should reconsider their approach to long-range planning to make room for unforeseen opportunities God may present.

Dr. Roger Parrott has served as president of Belhaven University in Jackson, Mississippi since 1996. Belhaven was named in 2021 to “Best University to Work For” by the Chronicle of Higher Education, and Roger was recognized as one of "The 10 Most Visionary Education Leaders of 2021" by Education Magazine.

For a quarter-century he served as in board leadership roles with Lausanne Movement and The Mission America Coalition and was chairman of the 2004 Forum for World Evangelization.

He is the author of The Longview: Lasting Strategies for Rising Leaders (2009) and Opportunity Leadership: Stop Planning and Start Getting Results (2022).

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On today’s episode, Robert and Kay Lee Fukui share tips for married marketplace Christians on how to prioritize marriage and work.

Robert and Kay Lee Fukui are the co-founders of i61, inc., a business consulting company. They assist married entrepreneurs create better work/life balance by structuring the business to scale while giving precious time back to the owner to invest into their marriage. They have developed an innovative consulting program, Power Couples by DesignTM, which equips the married entrepreneur to build a Thriving Marriage AND Prosperous Business.

They are the authors of the new book, Tandem: The Married Entrepreneurs' Guide for Greater Work-Life Balance.

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On this episode, three-term member of the Texas House of Representatives Ron Simmons shares why Christian business professionals ought to engage in the political sphere.

The Honorable Ron Simmons served three terms in the Texas House of Representatives. He served on the Appropriations, Transportation, Elections, Homeland Security, and Business & Industry Committees while in the Texas House.

In business, Ron was the cofounder, chairman, and CEO of Retirement Advisors of America (RAA). RAA is a wealth management company and, at the time of its sale to another investment firm in 2019, managed over $3 billion for approximately two thousand retired commercial airline pilots from all the major airlines who resided in all fifty states and multiple foreign countries.

In 2019, Governor Greg Abbott appointed Ron as chairman of the board of Texas Mutual Insurance Company, an exclusive worker compensation insurance provider located in Texas with over $1 billion in annual revenue serving over seventy thousand companies located in Texas. Simmons is an advisor to the CEOs of The Heritage Foundation and the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Ron is the son of two public school teachers and has been married to his wife, Lisa, for more than forty years. He and Lisa have three children: Justin, an assistant US Attorney in the Justice Department; Daniel, who is on the autism spectrum and a fantastic artist and hard worker; and Allie Beth, a podcast host (Relatable), author, and speaker. Their crowning achievement, though, is their five grandchildren!

He's the author of the new book, Life Lessons from the Little Red Wagon: 15 Ways to Take Charge and Create a Path to Success.

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On this episode, Nate Fischer shares how New Founding prioritizes the entrepreneurial judgment of people, created in God’s image, in a society that increasingly suppresses any distinctly human judgment in favor of technocratic/bureaucratic alternatives.

Nate Fischer is the founder and CEO of New Founding, a venture firm and talent network focused on cultural and economic renewal. New Founding builds on high-trust, aligned communities to make high-value connections, creating economic networks that will be resilient to the broader collapse of trust in American institutions.

Nate also co-founded American Reformer, which applies Protestant social and political thought to contemporary challenges through its journal, research & advocacy work, and fellowship programs.

Nate previously co-founded a real estate investment firm that grew to more than $1 billion of assets and has a variety of other entrepreneurial and investment experience. He is a Claremont Lincoln Fellow, and lives in Dallas, TX, with his wife and four children.

https://www.newfounding.com/

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On this episode, Matt Tommey shares how God has equipped and empowered you with everything you need to serve Him in the marketplace.

Matt Tommey is an author, artist, entrepreneur, and mentor who is passionate about helping people live in the abundance of God’s Kingdom. Through his personal growth journey and extensive work mentoring artists, Matt learned how to make Kingdom principles easy to understand and apply to everyday life so anyone can experience abundant life in Christ. He currently lives in East Texas with his wife, Tanya, and their son, Cameron, where he enjoys friends and family, gardening, and creating art.

He's the author of several books, including Unlocking the Heart of the Artist, Prophetic Art, Crafting Your Brand, and his latest book, God's Plan for Living: A Simple Roadmap to Your IDEAL Kingdom Life.

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On this episode, Ed Rush shares his approach to partnering with God and hearing his voice in business.

The rare few who have spent a significant amount of time in the cockpit of an F-18 fighter jet know the value of strategy and the power of focus. Ed Rush is a speaker, a 5-time #1 bestselling author, and a successful business consultant who has effectively taken the principles that he learned flying faster than the speed of sound and translated them into good business. He’s the author of the new book, God Talks: How to Have a Friendship with God (Even if You’ve Made a Million Mistakes).

www.GodTalks.com

www.EdRush.com

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On this episode, Peter Goodwin shares how his company offers exceptional customer service that honors the Lord.

Peter Goodwin is a former Alaskan hunting/adventure guide who now owns and is CEO of Groove Life, a $50 million active/outdoor brand selling silicone rings, belts, wallets, and other everyday accessories.

www.GrooveLife.com

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On this episode, you’ll have an opportunity to listen to the Introduction chapter from Darren’s new book, The Christ-Centered Company: 37 Biblical Business Habits to Build a Thriving Company That Honors God and Blesses the World. The book is now available on TheologyofBusiness.com and on Amazon in paperback, ebook, and audiobook formats.

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On this episode, Brandon West shares how his company operationalizes business as a ministry throughout their organization.

Brandon West founded PHOS Creative at the age of 26 out of his home office. A strategy-first digital marketing agency headquartered in Florida, PHOS’ growth and culture have been highlighted in the Inc. 5000, Gator100, and Florida Trend Magazine. PHOS’ driving passion is to fulfill its mission: to be a company that team members never want to leave, clients can’t do without, and the world is better for and, in so doing, exemplify the love of Jesus Christ.

https://phoscreative.com/

https://open.spotify.com/show/3Mp3mqkhhpYDSEFnFVeQ0z?si=76703b8cb6a64e9b&nd=1

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On this episode, Tim Hood shares how his organization is partnering with local churches to send their people as missionaries abroad to work in marketplaces around the world.

Tim Hood is President and CEO of Shepherd’s Staff, a missions facilitating organization dedicated to equipping local churches to send their own members as missionaries; the CHURCH is the sender. Tim joined the Shepherd’s Staff team in February 2021. For the past 20 years, he has been involved in missions mobilization, coaching, and training. He previously served in the Middle East and North Africa.

Tim and his family now reside in Knoxville, Tennessee.

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On this episode, Brad Carr shares how his industrial company’s formerly toxic culture became one that now reveals the goodness of God to its team members and customers.

Brad Carr is president and founder of SonicAire. He started the company because of his passion for providing the best engineering solution to a business problem; he saw that no one had a way to keep their plants safe from combustible dust and lint fires. He and his engineers developed a revolutionary new design approach to solve this problem called BarrierAire™.

Brad is committed to running his company on biblical principles and cultivating a company culture that honors the Lord.

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On this episode, Shae Bynes shares a biblical perspective on what it means to work diligently while empowered with God’s grace as opposed to grinding in our own human strength.

Shae Bynes is a passionate storyteller, mentor, and strategist who equips leaders to be catalysts for transformation in the marketplace. Known as “Chief Fire Igniter”, Shae co-founded the Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur movement in 2012, and her most popular book Grace Over Grind: How Grace Will Take Your Business Where Grinding Can’t is shifting the way people live, work, and engage the world around them. Whether she is sharing on platforms publicly or consulting privately, you can expect Shae to deliver an abundance of truth with love, grace, and contagious joy.

The 5th Anniversary edition of Grace Over Grind is now available: CLICK TO PURCHASE

www.KingdomDrivenEntrepreneur.com

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On this episode, real estate investor and leadership trainer Alex Sezer teaches how to craft a vision statement for your company based on a framework he calls the “Five P’s.”

Alex Sezer Jr. is the CEO of Alex Sezer Ventures, which is revolutionizing businesses with biblical truths. From the football field to the boardroom, Alex has excelled as a leader. During his time at Texas A&M University, he was a team captain on the football team and magna cum laude engineering grad.

Shortly after, Alex became the President of two multi-million dollar real estate companies and scaled his personal portfolio to 340 units creatively, using $0 out of his pocket. Now, Alex is following his calling and showing other businesses and individuals how to succeed.

Alex’s focus is organizational improvement through cultural transformation. He is helping Christian business leaders go from Sunday morning inspiration to Monday morning implementation. He specializes in creating cultures that create passionate, profitable, and purpose-driven organizations while using biblical principles. Alex combines the Bible with business, management with a mission, profits with purpose, and culture with Christ.

www.AlexSezer.com

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On today’s episode, we’re joined by Alan Barnhart.

Alan Barnhart is the CEO of Barnhart Crane & Rigging, which is in the business of moving heavy stuff … stuff that’s hundreds and thousands of tons ... not on 18-wheelers but on 150-wheelers in some cases. Barnhart Crane & Rigging has grown to be one of the largest Heavy Lift and Heavy Transport organizations in the United States with more than 40 locations across the country and a nationwide reputation for solving problems.

Alan, Eric, and their families decided to give 100% of their highly successful business to charity to keep wealth from taking over their lives. About 50 percent of all company earnings are donated immediately to charity. The remaining 50 percent is used to grow the business, and in 2007, they gave the entire company to National Christian Foundation. Though they still run its daily operations, the brothers will never reap its accrued value; they keep none of it.

Alan and his wife, Katherine, have six children and reside in Tennessee.

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On this episode, Jason Davis shares how encouragement can be one of our most powerful tools for reflecting Christ in the workplace.

Jason Davis is a husband, author, speaker, teacher, encourager, and Stewardship Coach. By the leading of the Holy Spirit, he founded Jericho Force Enterprises in Fall 2017. Jericho Force helps kingdom business owners grow into their full potential so they can thrive in 3 primary areas: spiritual growth, personal growth, and business growth.

Jason has helped lead people out of over $310,000 of debt and set aside upward of $100,000 in savings. His impact extends to the organizational level, having trained over 1200 individuals (and counting) on the concepts of leadership development and teamwork.

Jason is a Profit First Professional, John Maxwell Certified Trainer and Coach, a DISCflex Certified Coach, a graduate of Dave Ramsey’s Financial Coach Master Training, Kanban Management Professional, and a Kanban Coaching Professional.

He’s a former football player for Georgia Tech and the author of Fortify: Being Rooted in God’s Plan for Work and Business.

https://www.jerichoforce.com/

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How do you go from being literally dirt poor to becoming a serial entrepreneur responsible for founding, investing in, or serving on the board of over 100 companies? How can an eagerness to learn and serve shape your life in a way that influences local and global communities for the better?

Listen as our guest shares his path from a subsistence farm life to one filled with “FinTech” and “Impact investing,” the importance of knowing what you are good at and creating a dream team to handle the rest, and how a willingness to serve can open doors to amazing opportunities for growth.

Wade T. Myers, a serial entrepreneur, advisor, investor, author, and speaker, has turned a lifetime of learning into a multi-faceted career that impacts local and global communities. Growing up on a subsistence farm in North Dakota, Wade worked his way through intermediate grades, high school, and college while also enlisting in the Army Reserves. After graduating, Wade went active duty in the Army Corps of Engineers before volunteering for Ranger School, ultimately completing Airborne training and then commanding a special weapons unit. Ever in pursuit of knowledge, Wade decided to get a graduate degree in Computer Information Systems while on active duty. When he left active duty, he was recruited to work at Mobil Corporation in their plastics division until he was called up to serve in the Gulf War, where he was awarded a Bronze Star. Upon returning home, Wade knew that he wanted to buy or start a company so to learn how to do so he attended Harvard Business School and graduated with an MBA as a Baker Scholar. Following a post-graduate stint with the prestigious Boston Consulting Group, Wade started his career as a serial entrepreneur. Since then, Wade has founded, invested in, or served on the board of over 100 companies. In addition to his own entrepreneurship, Wade has an advisory focus to help startup entrepreneurs achieve their vision. Wade is also a featured speaker at conferences and has taught seminars at business schools. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics from North Dakota State University, a Master’s degree in Computer Information Systems from Texas A&M University Central Texas, and an MBA as a Baker Scholar at Harvard. He has five children and currently lives with his wife, Lisa, in Westover Hills, Texas.

Bigger Than Business is the show where you’ll discover real-world stories of business owners living their purpose. You’ll encounter men and women all over the world who draw strength from understanding why they do what they do and how they remain true to that purpose through the ups and downs every business owner will face.

www.thecapitalchartroom.com

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On this episode, Miranda Carls discusses what’s at stake if we do or don’t share our faith in the workplace.

Miranda is a writer, podcaster, and corporate people and organizational development coach and consultant. After managing the training and professional development functions of a large non-profit, Miranda spent eight years at a successful learning strategy firm where she served in a senior leadership role.

She’s the author of the new book, The Word at Work: Ten Biblical Principles for Christian Professionals (2022). She’s also the host of the Word at Work Podcast where she interviews Christian business leaders and thought leaders within the faith and work movement.

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On this episode, Dave Hataj and M. Kevin Davis share how to create a mentoring culture that builds a sustainable workforce for years to come.

Dave Hataj is president and co-owner of Edgerton Gear, Inc., a second -generation family business in rural Wisconsin where he has worked for over 30 years. He is a Journeyman machinist, has a BA from the University of California, Irvine, a Masters of Christian Studies from Regent College in Vancouver BC, and a doctorate from Bakke Graduate University, developing a curriculum called Craftsman with Character. The course introduces high school students to the trades and manufacturing as an excellent career path, while developing character and soft skills. He is the author of Good Work: How Blue Collar Business Can Change Lives, Communities, and the World. (Moody Publishers April 2020)

Dave’s website: https://www.craftsmanwithcharacter.org/

M. Kevin Davis has been turning the gears of a quick lube for almost three decades. As the President and COO of Fast Change Lube & Oil, he has built and operated more than 24 locations in four states. Kevin is a person of strong faith, a devoted husband and father, an entrepreneur, an international speaker, trainer, and executive coach. He’s the author of The Quick Lube Expert: Gear up to Drive Success in the Oil Change and Automotive Preventative Maintenance Industry.

Kevin’s website: https://www.quicklubeexpert.com/

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On this episode, Bob Willbanks shares the right and wrong way to do professional networking from a Christian perspective and shares how G7 Networking is facilitating professional networking among marketplace Christians.

Bob Willbanks is CEO of G7 Networking, Inc., which keeps God in the middle of networking, driving business for their members while helping them grow personally, professionally, and spiritually through building relationships that matter

He’s also a Co-Local Owner (with his wife Barb) of Next Door Photos Twin Cities.

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On this episode, venture capitalist Skip Vaccarello shares examples of leaders who are outspoken about their faith in Silicon Valley.

Skip Vaccarello is a Partner with 1Flourish Capital, a faith-based venture capital firm investing in technology-based start-up companies. He is also the author of Finding God in Silicon Valley: Spiritual Journeys in a High-Tech World.

From 2005 through 2021, Skip led Connect Silicon Valley, a non-profit organization that offers speaking events featuring high-profile leaders to encourage conversations about faith and life.

Skip has over 40 years of experience in leadership positions for Silicon Valley technology companies, including VisiCorp, the provider of VisiCalc, the industry’s first spreadsheet. In addition, he served as President and CEO of Applied Weather Technology, a global company providing software and services to the maritime industry.

He earned an A.B. with honors in economics from Harvard College and an MBA with honors from the Boston University School of Management.

Links mentioned in this episode:

https://www.1flourish.com/
https://skipvaccarello.com/
https://findinggodinsiliconvalley.com/

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On this episode, Larry Griffith shares why hiring a corporate chaplain is one of the best things you can do for your company and its people.

Larry Griffith serves as CEO of Corporate Chaplains of America, which provides chaplain care to over 500,000 employees and their families nationwide.

After graduating college, he served as an officer in the U.S. Navy. Larry then spent most of his career at a Fortune 250 company, Alltel, as the Area President-South Operations. Before coming to Corporate Chaplains of America, he returned to his alma mater and served Geneva College as their EVP and COO.

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On this episode, Stephen McAlpine shares Daniel’s strategy for standing for God in today’s spiritually hostile workplace: fearlessness, faithfulness, and faultlessness.

Stephen McAlpine is an author, blogger, and speaker who has worked in pastoral ministry in local churches for three decades in Australia. He has been involved in planting churches and has a keen interest in helping Christians navigate the world of work in an increasingly post-Christian context.

He is a National Communicator for Third Space, an evangelistic endeavor in Australia established by workplace ministry City Bible Forum. His current role includes helping faith-based schools navigate the sexuality and gender debates, in terms of their pastoral and employment implications. His book, Being the Bad Guys: How to Live For Jesus In a World That Says You Shouldn't, was Australian Christian Book of the Year 2021.

https://citybibleforum.org

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On this episode, Tom McGehee shares how the Halftime Institute is equipping leaders to move from success to significance in their leadership journeys.

Tom McGehee had the privilege of working with Bob Buford and Lloyd Reeb to help launch the Halftime Institute, which has been equipping leaders for the past 20 years. He is currently the Co-Executive of Halftime.

Tom began his career by serving in the Marines for 12 years. During his service, Tom commanded two Special Operations Capable Units and served at the Marine Barracks, Washington DC.

After the military, he served as a partner with Ernest and Young and launched his own company in 2001, focusing on strategy facilitation and collaborative work.

Tom’s work extends to over 25 countries and has carried him from some of the biggest boardrooms to some of the world’s most innovative churches.

He attended Auburn University, where he met his wife, Elaine. They live in the Dallas area with their three children and ten grandchildren.

www.Halftime.org

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On this episode, Dr. Mark Roberts shares why working in the Name of Jesus requires that we work under Jesus’ authority. He shares practical examples of what this looks like in the workplace.

Mark Roberts is a Senior Strategist for Fuller’s Max De Pree Center for Leadership, where he focuses on the spiritual development and thriving of leaders. He is the principal writer of the daily devotional, Life for Leaders, and the founder of the De Pree Center’s Flourishing in the Third Third of Life Initiative.

Previously, Mark was the Executive Director of the De Pree Center, the lead pastor of a church in Southern California, and the Senior Director of Laity Lodge in Texas.

He has written eight books, dozens of articles, and over 2,500 devotions that help people discover the difference God makes in their daily life and leadership.

With a Ph.D. in New Testament from Harvard, Mark teaches at Fuller Seminary, most recently in his D.Min. cohort on “Faith, Work, Economics, and Vocation.”

Mark is married to Linda, a marriage and family counselor, spiritual director, and executive coach. Their two grown children are educators on the high school and college level.

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On this episode, Bob Hasson shares a remarkable example of how he invites God into his business negotiations and decisions.

Bob Hasson is both the Founder and CEO of HPCI, a painting subcontractor, which he founded in 1978.

For over thirty years, he has been active as a consultant and board member for churches, ministries, nonprofits, and school boards.

His latest book is Shortcuts: The Proven Path to Purpose, Excellence, and Calling. He has also authored Business of Honor with Danny Silk and Wired to Hear with Shawn Bolz. Bob currently co-hosts the Exploring the Marketplace Podcast with Shawn, which is in the top 100 of all Christian podcasts weekly.

He has been married for 34 years to his wife, Lauren, and they have four children and two grandchildren.

https://bobhasson.com/

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On this episode, AdelFi CEO Abel Pomar shares how AdelFi, a Christian credit union, is offering perhaps a more biblical alternative to conventional banking.

Abel Pomar is President and CEO of AdelFi, a Christian credit union serving individuals, businesses, and ministries across the entire nation. He joined AdelFi in August 2014 as Chief Operations Officer from Bank of America, where he led the delivery of regulatory compliance change and transformation initiatives across the enterprise.

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On this episode, Bob Schlegel shares how he has experienced the ministry of angels throughout his life and through the process of building the United States’ leading supplier of concrete landscaping products for big box and commercial customers.

Bob Schlegel was raised on a small farm in rural Ontario. Resources were limited, but his loving parents were always quick to share with others in need. Despite at least two near-death experiences as a child, including a broken neck and being mauled by two Great Danes, he proved to be a natural-born entrepreneur at a young age.

Although he wasn’t a top student, he excelled at mathematics and graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University with a bachelor’s degree in economics. He later became a CPA and married his high school sweetheart and registered nurse, Myrna. Together, they launched their first family business, a chain of fifteen high-end senior living centers in Texas.

In 1980, Schlegel and a partner launched Pavestone Company, a manufacturer of concrete landscape products, which struggled in the late ’80s due to a recession, but rebounded and became the nation’s leading supplier of concrete landscaping products for big box and commercial customers.

The Schlegels sold both of those businesses for substantial profits and today are involved in a myriad of new enterprises and philanthropic endeavors. Their four entrepreneurial children are also involved in some of those business, as well as their own.

He’s the author of the new book, Angels and Entrepreneurs: A Lifestyle Formula for Starting Your Own Business and Riding the Rollercoaster of Entrepreneurship.

https://bobschlegelauthor.com/

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On this episode, Pray.com co-founder Ryan Beck shares how Pray.com has grown into the #1 highest-grossing app for daily prayer and faith-based audio content.

Ryan Beck is the Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Pray.com, the world’s #1 app for daily prayer and faith-based audio content. Pray.com is driven by a mission to grow faith, cultivate community, and leave a legacy of helping others. Beck brings expertise in computer science, software engineering, and theological studies to his role as chief technology officer. Ryan has been in the faith space for over a decade across non-profit and for-profit companies.

www.pray.com

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On this episode, Bob Tiede shares why leaders who lead with questions are 10x more effective than those who lead by telling. He also explains how Jesus used this approach during his ministry.

Bob Tiede is an accomplished leadership expert, author, and blogger who has served on the leadership team of Cru for fifty years. Bob is a graduate of the University of South Dakota who has amassed a following from top-tier leaders and others as a plain-speaking change-agent, reminding leaders to focus on asking questions instead of feeling like they need to have all the answers. Bob grew up on a farm in a close-knit family and became involved at a young age in the Christian student movement that is now Cru.

His new free ebook & audiobook, Now That’s a Great Question, is available at www.LeadingWithQuestions.com.

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On this episode, architect and venture capitalist Raymond Harris shares biblical guidance for stewarding wealth.

Raymond H. Harris is an architect, executive movie producer, and venture capitalist in God’s kingdom. He is founder of one of the largest architectural firms specializing in corporate architecture. The firm was ranked as the number two retail design firm in America for three years. If you’ve been inside a Walmart, you’ve been inside one of the buildings his firm designed.

Raymond graduated first in his class from The University of Oklahoma and was selected as the outstanding senior and outstanding alumnus in the College of Architecture. Raymond serves on numerous corporate and not-for-profit boards and is extensively involved in international sustainable community development projects in Africa and Asia.

Raymond has authored The Heart of Business and Business by Design. He is also an executive producer for numerous movies distributed by Sony Pictures and Lions Gate Entertainment including I Can Only Imagine, the #1 independent film in 2018. Raymond has hiked all of the continental US National Parks and served as a Boy Scout scoutmaster for 13 years.

Raymond and his wife, Marydel, are blessed by their four adult children, their spouses, and ten grandchildren.

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On this episode, Dr. Ramona and Tim Probasco share their journey of turning an innovative cleaning tool into a business for Kingdom impact. They also share how the culture of their company has been shaped by the values they established for their marriage.

Dr. Ramona and Tim Probasco are the inventors of the inShield Wiper®. The inShield Wiper® has been seen on QVC and sold over 250K units, all because the Probascos care about creating tools that solve common cleaning frustrations.

Dr. Ramona Probasco is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a Certified Domestic Violence Counselor, a Nationally Certified Counselor, and a nationally sought-after speaker. After earning her Doctorate in Psychology, she ran her own private practice for nearly 25 years. She is a personal overcomer of domestic violence, the author of Healing Well and Living Free from an Abusive Relationship, and has taught people around the world how to not only heal but heal well from the trauma that an abusive relationship causes.

Tim Probasco has an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and is a sought-after speaker. During his years of working with Billy Graham, Tim addressed tens of thousands of individuals on the topics of leadership and communications and has been a featured speaker at several universities across the country on the topics of entrepreneurship, nonprofits and socially responsible business practices.

https://inshieldwiper.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y21zAQdnr1Q

https://drramona.com/

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On this episode, Jeff Jerina shares how he maintains an eternal perspective as he runs a Christmas lights installation company and a digital media company.

Jeff Jerina is a Christian author, speaker, entrepreneur, and host of the Men Unplugged podcast. Jeff has a passion for helping men and women ignite their faith and succeed in every aspect of life. Featured on Moody Radio, Christianity Today, Point of View radio, talk shows, and podcasts, Jeff has spoken on a variety of topics, including What to do When Your Purpose Does Not Equal Profit, The 3 Essential Qualities of Christian Leadership, and The 5 Must-Haves for a Kingdom Minded Business.

Jeff is also the President and CEO of two businesses: Site Spartan a Web Design and Digital Marketing Company and Christmas Lights by Design (a Christmas lighting wholesale, design, and installation business). As a big fan of Yoda, Jeff has been known to impersonate Yoda while speaking, as well as juggling and performing the moonwalk.

https://www.jeffjerina.com/

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On this episode, Brandon Harvath shares how Medi-Share is helping Christian entrepreneurs and their families save money on health care by offering a biblically-based alternative to health insurance.

Brandon Harvath is the Chief Operating Officer for Christian Care Ministry (CCM), a non-profit that administers Medi-Share, a faith-focused Christian community that comes together to share each other’s medical bills.

Since 1993, Medi-Share has been an affordable health care funding solution that honors Biblically-based values. Medi-Share members pray for each other and have agreed to share in expenses that align with their Christian faith.

https://www.medishare.com/

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On this episode, Kenn Kelly shares how his company aims to cultivate cultures of discipleship through innovation.

Lessons explored in this episode:

* Following Moses example as a company: “If your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here.” (Exod. 33:15)

How to show your people you care about them
Business tithing from gross or net?
Sabbath rest for employees
Using a company to help end human trafficking

Kenn Kelly is an entrepreneur with both Fortune 100 and Silicon Valley startup experience, leveraging business to solve the world’s most complex problems. He co-founded Never Settle, a business software application and custom API provider. Defining and building company culture are daily pursuits in business, as he believes everything stems from culture.

https://neversettle.it/

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On this episode, Evan Keller shares how he—in partnership with God—co-creates thriving businesses and communities through both a for-profit and nonprofit venture he founded.

Evan Keller co-leads talented teams at two ventures he founded to leverage business for good: the nonprofit Creating Jobs Inc (creatingjobs.org) and the for-profit Tree Work Now Inc (treeworknow.com), which has over 2,000 clients annually in Central Florida.

Together, they advance Evan’s vocational purpose to “co-create thriving businesses and communities."

He is the lead author of StartBook, GrowBook, Opportunity Makers, The Heart of Wealth, and I, the Lord, Love Justice.

www.CreatingJobs.org

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On this episode, Jerry Meek shares how us uses his luxury home building company to bring glory to God.

Jerry Meek is a legendary luxury home builder, renowned people and team leader, and author. The carpentry business he started with his dad as a young man is now Desert Star Construction — the iconic building company that grew to $170,000,000 of work in progress. The combined annual sales revenue of DSC clients’ companies is in excess of $3.6 trillion dollars and growing, affirming Jerry’s belief, "We're not just building the American Dream – we're living it."

Beyond construction, Jerry has a deep desire to help overwhelmed Christian business leaders rediscover their eternal purpose and find unending joy in their life and leadership through his new venture, Glorious Reflections. Leveraging his personal and professional hardship and real-world experiences, Jerry brings fresh perspective to leading people and organizations as he serves as a wise shepherd and mentor to today’s Christian marketplace and ministry leaders alike.

He's the author of three books, Be Great … Before It’s Too Late, Team Builder Toolbox, and Leadership on the Level.

Links mentioned in this episode:

https://jerryrmeek.com/

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On this episode, Gerald Duran offers his definition of what it means to be a marketplace disciple.

Gerald Duran is the Founder of CanaGlobal, a faith-driven organization focused on equipping the global workforce and small business entrepreneurs into their marketplace calling.

He is a husband, father of two sons, a 6x serial entrepreneur, a business turnaround expert, and the author of two books, HisPlan MyPlan: Roadmap To Your Purpose and Ignite Your Success.

Prior to founding CanaGlobal, for three decades Gerald has been the Founder and CEO to multiple ventures in the staffing, tech, higher education, marketing and business turnaround sectors.

He started the first software coding bootcamp in America, launching the “learn to code” movement. Hundreds of thousands have been trained worldwide.

Gerald’s entrepreneurial knowledge and expertise has landed his ventures multiple times on the prestigious INC 500, Deloitte Technology Fast 50, and Business Journal’s Top 25, Corporate 100 and the 40 Under 40.

www.canaglobal.org

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On this episode, Al Erisman shares business and leadership lessons from the life of Joseph, showing how Joseph provides a helpful example for those who want to solve problems in the marketplace.

Albert M. (Al) Erisman is the Executive in Residence at the Seattle Pacific University School of Business, Government and Economics, and the past Director for the Center for Integrity in Business at Seattle Pacific University (SPU). He teaches business ethics and business and technology subjects at SPU and also edits Ethix magazine (www.ethix.org).

He's on the review board for The Center for Christianity in Business’ Christian Business Review at Houston Baptist University.

In April 2001, Al completed a 32-year career at The Boeing Company, where for the last 10 years he was Director of R&D for computing and mathematics.

He has a Ph.D. in applied mathematics from Iowa State University.

Al has been on numerous boards for science and technology including projects for the National Academy. He is also a board member for several startup companies. He has a passion for issues related to faith and work and serves on the board of advisors for Theology of Work Project and Kiros, a Christians in Business organization in the Seattle area.

Al has been married to Nancy for 59 years, and they have three children and seven grandchildren.

He’s the author of several books, including the one we’re going to focus on today: The Accidental Executive: Lessons on Business, Faith and Calling from the Life of Joseph.

www.Theologyofwork.org

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On this episode, Dave Hataj shares the long and difficult process he went through to rebuild his manufacturing company’s culture on Christian values.

Dave Hataj is president and co-owner of Edgerton Gear, Inc., a second -generation family business in rural Wisconsin where he has worked for over 30 years. Dave has developed a culture that empowers people to make decisions that affect their work, and that creates a vision in employees for the significant contribution they make to the world through their calling in their workplace.

He is a Journeyman machinist, has a BA from University of California, Irvine, a Masters of Christian Studies from Regent College in Vancouver BC, and a doctorate from Bakke Graduate University, developing a curriculum called Craftsman with Character. The course introduces high school students to the trades and manufacturing as an excellent career path, while developing character and soft skills.

He is the author of Good Work: How Blue Collar Business Can Change Lives, Communities, and the World. (Moody Publishers April 2020)

www.craftsmanwithcharacter.org

http://www.edgertongear.com/

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On this episode, Benson Agbortogo shares business systems established by God that will never fail.

While living in his native African homeland at age 13, Benson embarked on a quest to eradicate poverty. He became a missionary pastor with the purpose of helping people dedicate their lives to God but noticed most people still struggled economically and lived in financial poverty.

Since then, Benson created the Consistent Profit Tree System which helps business owners and entrepreneurs in the construction and service industries generate more profit while working fewer hours.

He has authored 4 books, including The Business System That Never Fails.

Benson’s FREE ebook available at https://www.consistentprofittree.com/ebook.

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On this episode, Dr. Eli Jones shares strategies for overcoming “Goliaths” in the business world and living in a “victory groove” as Christian business professionals.

Dr. Eli Jones is a first-generation college graduate who became dean of three flagship business schools (Texas A&M, University of Arkansas, and Louisiana State University).

He currently serves as a professor of marketing at Texas A&M University and has received Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Marketing Association’s Sales Special Interest Group. He’s a co-author of Selling ASAP and Strategic Sales Leadership: Breakthrough Thinking for Breakthrough Results.

He worked in sales and sales management for Quaker Oats, Nabisco, and Frito Lay prior to entering higher education.

He’s the author of the new book, Run Toward Your Goliaths, which is about how he and his wife overcame what seemed to be insurmountable challenges as they rose from poverty to positions of influence.

He’s also the host of the Victory Groove Podcast.

www.EliJones.com

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On this episode, Paul Michalski offers an explanation for why many marketplace Christians miss out on fully participating in God’s mission in the business world.

Paul Michalski is the founder of Integrous LLC, a law firm providing integrity advice and legal counsel to clients serious about faith/work integration. He publishes a weekly blog on faith/work integration at integriosity.com.

Paul graduated from Harvard College, magna cum laude, in 1983 and Harvard Law School, magna cum laude, in 1986. He became a partner with Cravath, Swaine & Moore and for over 22 years practiced corporate law in New York and London. Among other honors, Paul was recognized in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business in 2006 and 2007; Chambers Global: The World’s Leading Lawyers in 2008 and 2009; and New York Super Lawyers in 2007 and 2008.

https://integriosity.com/

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On this episode, Dr. Michaela O’Donnell offers a Christian perspective on recent phenomenon of people quitting their jobs in large numbers (labeled “The Great Resignation”) and offers guidance on how to navigate feelings of being unsettled in one’s job.

Dr. Michaela O'Donnell is the author of Make Work Matter: Your Guide to Meaningful Work in a Changing World. She is also the Executive Director of the Max De Pree Center for Leadership where she oversees the center’s vision, strategy, program, and team, all with the goal of helping leaders like you respond faithfully to God in all seasons of your life and leadership.

Michaela is the primary visionary and content creator behind De Pree Center’s blossoming Road Ahead program, a six-week experience, rooted in research, that’s designed to help folks in transition take a breath, discern next steps, and gain clarity about whatever it is God is calling them to do.

https://depree.org/profile/michaela-odonnell/

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On this episode, Zach Windahl shares his journey as an entrepreneur selling Christian-themed products and unpacks lessons learned for entrepreneurs in any industry.

Zach is an entrepreneur who has built a business on sharing scripture. Zach Windahl is the founder of The Brand Sunday, whose Bible study has become hugely popular among millennials wanting to grow in their faith.

He is the author of the new book, Launch With God: How to Build a Business That Matters and Live Out Your God-Given Purpose.

https://www.zachwindahl.com/

www.thebrandsunday.com

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Wallace Henley served 18 years as a teaching pastor at Houston's Second Baptist Church and is the founder of Belhaven University's Master of Ministry Leadership Degree.

In 1973, the Associated Press awarded Henley for his coverage of the civil rights movement. He worked as an aide in the Nixon White House and as a congressional staffer.

A columnist for The Christian Post, the world's largest Christian daily newspaper, Wallace is the author of more than 25 books.

His latest book is titled, Who Will Rule the Coming ‘Gods’? The Looming Spiritual Crisis of Artificial Intelligence.

Wallace has been married to his wife, Irene, for 60 years.

You can learn more from Wallace Henley by reading his articles at The Christian Post: https://www.christianpost.com/by/wallace-henley.

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On this episode, Chris Patton shares why, in their approach to philanthropic giving away of company profits toward charitable causes, company leaders ought to first address the needs among their own employees before looking outward toward meeting the needs of the broader community and world. He also shares practical strategies for implementing this approach.

Chris Patton is the Global CEO of His Way At Work, a nonprofit dedicated to transforming company cultures and implementing Christian principles in the workplace.

He is also the co-host of the EternalROI Podcast, a Pronk Studios and His Way At Work joint-production that shares real stories of transformation and impact from leaders who have made their workplace the forefront of their ministry.

Formerly, Chris was President/CEO and third-generation owner/partner of his family’s automobile business in LaGrange, GA. He also authored the blog – ChristianFaithAtWork.com in which Chris used his experience using the business as a vehicle for ministry to teach readers of his blog how to run their business from an eternal perspective.

This experience has led to multiple speaking engagements at various events and conferences in partnership with the C12 Group, Corporate Chaplains of America, RightNow Media@work, t-factor and others. He has also been published in other blogs and newsletters as well as TwoTen, a national Christian business magazine.

Chris and his wife Kim have three adult children and live in Spartanburg, SC.

www.HWAW.com

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On this episode, Leah Faul shares how she cultivates a Christ-centered company culture while leading a fully remote workforce.

Leah Faul is the founder and owner of 15000 Cubits, a fast-growing strategic SEO agency whose team operates completely remotely. She was recently named to the Houston Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” list. She has experience leading teams of all sizes and skill levels in many industries — in-house, agency, and nonprofit. She has over a decade of marketing and business growth experience to cultivate an innovative workplace culture that unifies and motivates her team members through shared core values, such as integrity, community, creativity, and purpose. https://15000cubits.com/

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On this episode, Dr. Lenny Peters shares his journey of faith as he grew Bethany Medical Center from a single clinic to the largest independent medical group in North Carolina.

Dr. Peters is renowned in North Carolina as the founder of a revolutionary medical network, a bank for the underserved, a cutting-edge research facility, and a world-class charity foundation, as well as an accomplished, caring physician.

In 1987, he founded the Bethany Medical Center in High Point, North Carolina, which has grown from a single clinic to the largest independent medical group in the state, with 65 healthcare providers and 550 employees serving 1,000 patients from all walks of life daily.

He is also the founder and CEO of Peters Medical Research and Peters Development, and served as the founding director of Bank of North Carolina, later becoming part of Pinnacle Bank. His charitable organization, The Lenny Peters Foundation provides grants or donations to needy individuals in the Piedmont Triad and many other worthy causes in the US and around the world.

Dr. Lenny Peters is the author of the new book Barefoot to Benefactor: My Life Story of Faith and Courage.

https://lennypetersfoundation.org/

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On this episode, Roland Heersink explains why he believes Job 31 offers more guidance for business professionals than any other single chapter in the Bible.

Roland Heersink is the founder and chairman of God & Work, an organization dedicated to training Christians from all walks of life what it is to live out their faith in the secular workplace. He is a former public company executive, company founder, and engineer (among other things).

He is also the founder of Christian Business Angels, which focuses on the startup of new companies in Kenya to help lift the needy out of poverty.

Roland has authored several books on the topic of living one’s faith in daily life, including the reference guide, How to be a Christian at Work, study guides 2 Words from God for You @ Work and 2 Words from God for the Legacy Minded Man, and the book which will be the focus of this episode, TOTAL LOSS to DOUBLE SUCCESS: 14 Leadership & Business Principles from the World’s Richest / Most Successful Man: JOB of the Bible.

https://www.godandwork.org/

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On this episode, Henry Kaestner explains the relationship between entrepreneurship and the gospel. He also explains what it means to be a Faith-Driven Entrepreneur.

Henry Kaestner is the cofounder of Bandwidth (NASDAQ: BAND) and a managing principal in Sovereign’s Capital, a venture capital management company that invests over $100 million in faith-driven entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia and the US from its offices in Silicon Valley; Washington, DC; and Jakarta, Indonesia.

He’s the co-host of the Faith Driven Entrepreneur Podcast and co-author of the new book, Faith Driven Entrepreneur: What It Takes to Step Into Your Purpose and Pursue Your God-Given Call to Create.

www.FaithDrivenEntrepreneur.org

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On this episode, Jim and Martha Brangenberg share what’s happening in the faith at work movement based on 1000+ interviews they’ve done with experts and practitioners on faith and work integration.

Jim Brangenberg is the host of host of the iWork4Him Radio program, the only daily Faith and Work radio program in America. Jim utilizes his networking expertise to arrange daily interviews with authors, workplace believers, and ministries that are connecting Faith and Work.

Martha Brangenberg has worked alongside Jim for their 35 years of marriage, complementing him by bringing in almost a decade of retail management experience, and an outstanding record of over-the-top customer service and project management.

They are the co-authors of three new books, iWork4Him, sheWork4Him, and iRetire4Him.

www.iWork4Him.com

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On this episode, we’re going to replay a presentation delivered by Houston Baptist University alumnus, Tina Boaz Murray, President of Mind Dance Marketing, Inc.

If you’re a Christian entrepreneur wondering how you’re going to make it through any adversity you’re facing in your business right now, listen to this and be encouraged.

Tina Boaz Murray is the President of Mind Dance Marketing, Inc., a marketing and brand management agency she started at 26 years old. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, MDM specializes in supporting franchised brands across the country. Most noteworthy on the client roster is the 21 years of support MDM has provided to Chick-fil-A markets nationwide. To date, MDM provides brand management for 15 Chick-fil-A markets. She’s a proud graduate of Houston Baptist University.

**Lessons explored in this episode:**

* How to hear God’s voice and follow His plan as an entrepreneur

How to overcome obstacles in entrepreneurship (e.g., COVID, etc.)
Other real-life lessons learned from Tina’s entrepreneurial journey

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On this episode, we’re joined by Preston Poore.

Preston has more than two decades of upper-level management experience, including as director of franchise leadership at The Coca-Cola Company. He has also worked for The Hershey Company, Dale Carnegie Training, Ralston Purina, and AmSouth Bank.

In addition, Preston is a minority shareholder and small-business owner of Numerica Corporation, an air, missile, and space defense company based in Fort Collins, Colorado. He serves on the board of directors and as corporate secretary.

Preston is a certified John Maxwell Team coach, speaker, and trainer.

He served on a Young Life committee, was an elder and member of Fellowship Church in Knoxville, Tennessee, was a facilitator for Christian Leadership Concepts, and serves at Passion City Church in Atlanta, Georgia. Preston holds an MBA from Samford University and a BS in management from Colorado State University.

His corporate work has been recognized through many awards such as the Dale Carnegie Sales Talk Champion award; The Hershey Company’s President’s Cup, a coveted national sales award that Preston won twice; and The Coca-Cola Company’s Woodruff Cup, a global top performance award.

Preston and his wife, Carla, daughter, Caroline, and son, Benton, live in Atlanta, Georgia.

He’s the author of 21 Days to Sound Decision Making and his latest book, Discipled Leader. He’s also the host of the new Discipled Leader Podcast, which he co-hosts with his adult children, Caroline and Benton.

www.PrestonPoore.com

Questions explored in this episode:

What started happening when you lost your focus on God in the workplace?
How can we avoid being condescending leaders?
What are some other connections between personal discipleship and corporate leadership?
What’s the difference between disciples and deciders?
What actions do you want people to take as a result of listening to this interview?

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On this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Peter Heslam.

Peter is Director of Faith in Business at Westminster College; a Fellow of the Kirby Laing Centre for Public Theology in Cambridge; a Research Associate of the Cambridge Centre for Christianity Worldwide; and a Doctoral Supervisor at the Oxford Centre for Mission Studies.

Previously he was Director of Transforming Business, a research and development project at the University of Cambridge focused on the interface of business, faith, and development.

Peter's focus is on the moral and spiritual dimensions of entrepreneurial business and their role in business performance and human development. He is particularly interested in the social impact of Christianity and entrepreneurship when they converge.

Much of Peter's work is inspired and informed by his secondary research focus: the ideas of the great statesman, thinker, and social entrepreneur Abraham Kuyper (1837-1920), whose influence continues to grow around the world.

He’s the editor of the new book, Abraham Kuyper on Business and Economics.

www.Faithinbusiness.org

Lessons explored in this episode:

Who was Abraham Kuyper, and why should Christian business professionals know about him?
How do the concepts of “common grace” and the “antithesis” relate to business?
What implications does the commandment “thou shalt not steal” have for property rights?

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On this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Hannah Stolze.

Hannah J. Stolze (PhD in Business Administration, University of Tennessee; MA, Wheaton College) is currently an associate professor of supply chain management at Lipscomb University and executive director of the Wheaton College Center for Faith & Innovation. A former member of the U.S. Army, where she served as an import specialist, Stolze has for the past ten years researched more than 40 companies in the areas of global supply chain management and social and environmental sustainability.

She’s the author of the new book, Wisdom-Based Business: Applying Biblical Principles and Evidence-Based Research for a Purposeful and Profitable Business.

https://hannahstolze.com/

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On this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Matthew Kaemingk.

Matthew Kaemingk (PhD, Vrije Universiteit and Fuller Theological Seminary) is associate dean for Fuller Texas (Houston), scholar-in-residence at the Max De Pree Center for Christian Leadership, and assistant professor of Christian ethics at Fuller Theological Seminary. He is also a fellow with the Center for Public Justice and the coauthor (with Cory B. Willson) of Work and Worship: Reconnecting Our Labor and Liturgy.

https://www.matthewkaemingk.com/

Lessons explored in this episode:

What’s wrong with trying to forget about the “cares of the week” when we gather for corporate worship?
How gathered worship can be a transformational space for workers and their work
The Christian doctrine of the munus triplex and its implications for our work today

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On this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Bryan Dik.

Bryan Dik, Ph.D., is a vocational psychologist, professor of psychology at Colorado State University, and co-founder and Chief Science Officer of jobZology. Bryan studies meaning and purpose in the workplace, calling and vocation in career development, and the intersection of faith and work. He has delivered keynote lectures on four continents, has published four books (including Redeeming Work and Make Your Job a Calling), and hosts the Purposeful Work Podcast. He is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association and American Scientific Affiliation, and recipient of the John Holland Award for Outstanding Achievement in Career or Personality Research (APA Div. 17) and the Applied Psychology of Religion and Spirituality Award (APA Div. 36).

https://bryandik.com/

https://jobzology.com/

Lessons explored in this episode:

What are some of the myths about work many Christians have bought into that have led them to become so dissatisfied in their work?
What happens to our approach to work if we have a two-act view of the Bible rather than a four-act view?
How are emerging technologies being used to help people find more engaging work?

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On this episode, we’re joined by John Ramstead.

John loves combining his experience as a Navy combat fighter pilot, Fortune 500 manager, and serial entrepreneur with his passion for helping leaders and their teams reach their full potential … all while incorporating the valuable lessons he learned from surviving a near-fatal horseback riding accident in 2011. Recovering from a severe traumatic brain injury—that required 23 surgeries and put him under hospital care for almost two years―radically transformed John’s thinking and forced him to connect with who he was meant to be. He learned how to create his best life and is excited to help others do the same.

He’s the host of the Eternal Leadership Podcast and author of the new book, On Purpose; With Purpose: Discovering How to Live Your Best Life.

http://www.beyondinfluence.com

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On this episode, we’re joined by Michelle Prince.

Michelle helps people use the strengths and talents God has given them (seeds of greatness), to successfully lead in business and life. She is a best-selling author, motivational speaker, publishing expert, Cru Senior Leadership Initiative coach, and founder of Performance Publishing Group. She’s helped thousands become published authors to get their message out and make a difference. Her latest book is The Power of Authority (you can't spell Authority without Author) that helps people to get their message out and learn how to leverage it to grow their business. She uses her foundational Principles of Success to help ignite their God-given gifts and create a successful & joyful business that glorifies God.

She was co-host of the Zig Ziglar podcast and was named his ambassador to continue his legacy. She is working on her latest book, S.H.I.N.E to encourage people to share their story.

www.MichellePrince.com

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On this episode, we’re joined by David Gill.

David W. Gill has served as a seminary or business school professor of ethics for over 40 years. He was also the inaugural Mockler-Phillips Professor of Workplace Theology & Business Ethics at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary where he was also Director of the Mockler Center for Faith & Ethics in the Workplace.

Prior to this, he served on the faculties of New College Berkeley (1977-90), North Park University (1992-2001) and St. Mary’s College (2004-2010).

He is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley (BA 1968), San Francisco State University (MA 1971), and University of Southern California (PhD 1979).

He is the author of nine books including a two-volume introduction to Christian ethics: Becoming Good: Building Moral Character and Doing Right: Practicing Ethical Principles (InterVarsity, 2000 & 2004) and a general market business ethics book, It’s About Excellence: Building Ethically Healthy Organizations (Wipf & Stock, 2008/2011).

His latest book is Workplace Discipleship 101: A Primer.

He was raised in the Plymouth Brethren, ordained at Allen Temple Baptist Church (Oakland CA) and is a member of Solano Community Church (Albany CA). He has served as Interim Pastor at University Covenant Church (Davis CA) and Trinitarian Congregational Church (Wayland MA) and has been guest preacher or speaker for many churches and campus fellowships over the past 50 years. He has been married to Lucia (Paulson) since 1967. They are the parents of two and grandparents of six.

https://www.davidwgill.org/

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On this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Rick Martinez.

Dr. Rick Martinez is the Assoc. Dean of Undergraduate Business Programs and a Professor of Business Administration in the College of Business and Entrepreneurship at North Greenville University. Prior to coming to NGU, Dr. Martinez served in numerous faculty and administrative roles at Baylor University, Houston Baptist University, and Oklahoma Baptist University, as well as Assistant VP for Academic Affairs at Charleston Southern University.

He is published in numerous peer-reviewed journals, including Journal of Management, California Management Review, Journal of Business Research, Business Horizons, Journal of Biblical Integration in Business, Christian Scholars Review, Christian Business Review, Christian Business Academy Review, and others.

He is also a co-editor of the Christian Business Review.

He is the 2020 recipient of the Christian Business Faculty Association’s Sharon Johnson Award for significant contributions in scholarship that integrates the Christian faith with business principles and practice.

Prior to his academic career, Dr. Martinez spent six years in the U.S. Navy operating nuclear power plants on surface ships.

Dr. Martinez has a B.S. in Political Science from Arizona State University, an M.B.A. in Management of Information Systems from Baylor University, and a Ph.D. in Management from Texas A&M.

Rick and his wife Peggy live in Greer and are by God’s grace the blessed parents of three amazing young adult children, Mariah, Tyler, and Sierra.

www.NGU.edu

Questions and lessons explored in this episode:

How should we think about innovation from a biblical perspective?
Is there anything in Scripture to support the notion of constantly pushing the limits of technology?
How do we protect ourselves from revisiting the Tower of Babel in light of technological advancements?
How does the “ministry of reconciliation” function in the marketplace?

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On this episode, we’re joined by Steve and Charlene Rose.

Steve and Charlene are co-authors of the new book, The Peanut Butter Promise: Spreading Hope to Fulfill Your Purpose!

Steve is a seven-time author who was a radio personality before penning a one-of-a-kind, feel-good book called Leap of Faith: God Must Be a Packer Fan (Angel Press, 1996). The book sold 50,000 copies in less than a year. The literary work is historic in that it is the only book to ever combine a professional sports team and faith. The book was birthed while doing a faith-based radio show he co-hosted with former Packers player Ken Ruettgers.

For over twenty-five years, Steve has addressed thousands of people, doing hundreds of keynotes, seminars, webinars, workshops, and other presentations for global-leading brands that include: Kimberly-Clark, McDonalds, American Family Insurance, the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, and SEMEX.

Charlene – One of Charlene’s greatest passions is doing their Peanut Butter Promise events, virtually or publicly. Along with Steve, she produced the highly rated documentary called Only 16: Tragedy of 2 Billys in 2017.

Together, Steve and Charlene host the Peanut Butter Promise Power-Encouragement Podcast with radio veteran Dayton Kane. The podcast can be accessed at the official brand website that is PeanutButterPromise.com.

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On this episode, we’re joined by Ted Shimer.

Ted is the Founder of The Freedom Fight, an online porn addiction recovery program. Ted has mentored men since 1991 with the collegiate ministry Student Mobilization. He received his Master of Biblical Studies from Dallas Seminary and was trained as a Pastoral Sex Addiction Professional-Supervisor. Ted has helped people overcome the bondage of pornography in the context of making disciples.

He’s the author of the new book, The Freedom Fight: The New Drug and the Truths That Set Us Free.

www.TheFreedomFight.com

Questions and lessons explored in this episode:

Alarming statistics about pornography:
- 68% of church-going men use porn
- 56% of divorces are attributed to a partner’s porn habit
- 11 is the average age of first porn exposure
- 50% of pastors view porn regularly
How does pornography addiction affect marketplace Christians and companies in particular?
How can pornography addiction be defeated?

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On this episode, we’re joined by Larry O’Donnell.

Larry is the former President of Waste Management, where he led one of the greatest turnarounds in corporate history. He’s the retired founder, Chairman of the Board, CEO and President of Rockwater Energy Solutions, Inc., now called Select Energy Services, which is a public company.

He’s best known as the first leader featured on the CBS network hit television series, Undercover Boss.

Larry and his team have been recognized with multiple awards, including Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award for the Gulf Coast and the Top Workplaces Leadership Award by The Houston Chronicle.

After he retired from his business career, he pursued and received a masters in Biblical and Theological Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary.

He’s the author of the new book, Management Waste: 5 Steps to Clean Up the Mess and Lead with Purpose.

https://larryodonnell.com/

Questions and lessons explored in this episode:

When did you first realize God wanted to be involved in your work in the business world?
How is servant leadership the opposite of management waste?
What is the C.L.E.A.N. model of servant leadership? And how can we apply it?

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On this episode, we’re joined by Jeff Applegate.

Jeff Applegate founded Texas Injection Molding in 2013 and serves as Chief Executive Officer. Texas Injection Molding provides plastic injection molding services to many industries in the south-central United States.

Jeff was the Co-Founder of the Greater Houston Manufacturing Association and serves on the advisory boards of the University of Houston College of Industrial Engineering and Houston Community College Advanced Manufacturing Center. He is the author of Good to Great Families. Jeff is married to Julie, and they have 3 grown children.

https://jeffreyapplegate.com/

Texasinjectionmolding.com

Questions and lessons explored in this episode:

How does the character of Boaz influence your company’s culture?
How have you established a culture of mutual respect in your company?
What are some specific best practices business owners and managers can learn from your company regarding how to honor God through a business?

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On this episode, we’re joined by Catherine Gates.

Catherine is Senior Director of Content & Partnerships for Workmatters, an organization that equips Christians to close the gap between their faith and work. Catherine has written workplace Bible studies and devotionals. She is on the board of Ladies of Grace, a women’s prison ministry, and on the executive advisory council of the Women’s Empowerment Center. Originally from Long Island, NY, Catherine lives in Northwest Arkansas with her husband Thomas and has one adult son. Her mission is to equip Christian women to reach more of their God-given potential.

And she’s the author of the new book, The Confidence Cornerstone: A Woman’s Guide to Fearless Leadership.

www.CatherineGates.com

www.Workmatters.org

Questions and lessons explored in this episode:

What is the “confidence cornerstone”?
How would we know if Jesus is truly our confidence cornerstone?
How is Workmatters making an impact in the Faith@Work Movement?

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On this episode, we’re joined by Sam Voorhies.

Sam serves as the executive director of the Center for Biblical Leadership and Professor of Leadership at the MacArthur School of Leadership at Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA) in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Prior to academia, Sam had a 30-year career in various roles of senior leadership in the humanitarian industry, including serving as global director for leadership and organizational development of World Vision International.

Sam is passionate about working with leaders, their teams and organizations to achieve exceptional performance, with a focus on delivering strategic support to assess capabilities and expand successes for increased effective leadership and team growth aligned with organizational mission and values.

Sam holds a Ph.D. in International Development Education from Florida State University. He is the author of several articles and publications on leadership, international and community development.

Recently, he co-authored an article in the latest issue of the Christian Business Review titled “Leading from Within: Modeling Biblical Transformation.”

http://www.pba.edu/cbl

Questions and lessons explored in this episode:

What’s the key practical difference between biblical leadership and other types of leadership?
How do shame and pride stifle leadership effectiveness?
What is needed for a leader to go from self-deception to self-awareness?

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On this episode, we’re joined by Warwick Fairfax.

Warwick is the founder of Crucible Leadership, a philosophical and practical breakthrough in turning business and personal failures into the fuel for igniting a life of significance. He has been hailed by Forbes as offering “compelling insights for anyone who would like to wake up feeling inspired by their work, but doesn’t” … insights rooted not in a checklist of glib to-do’s but in his own experience at the epicenter of one of the most spectacular business failures in the history of his home nation of Australia.

He shares insights from his experience and interviews other leaders who have leveraged their crucible moments to live and lead with significance on the podcast BEYOND THE CRUCIBLE.

He holds an undergraduate degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from Oxford University and earned his MBA from Harvard Business School. He is an International Coach Federation (ICF) certified executive coach.

https://crucibleleadership.com/

Questions and lessons explored in this episode:

What went wrong when Warwick achieved a $2 billion takeover of one of Australia’s largest and longest-standing companies at the age of 26?
What is “crucible leadership?”
What Scriptures and biblical truths helped Warwick to move beyond the life-altering crucible of the takeover?

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On this episode, we’re joined by Dave Buehring.

Dave is the Founder and President of the Lionshare Leadership Group, a nonprofit organization aimed at igniting and equipping leaders to fulfill Jesus’ Great Co-Mission of making disciple makers.

He’s the author of several books, including A Discipleship Journey and the forthcoming book, The Great Opportunity: Making Disciples of Jesus in Every Vocation.

He can also be regularly heard on Lionshare’s podcast Wisdom Unlocked: The Ways of God.

https://www.lionshare.org/

Questions and lessons explored in this episode:

What is vocational disciple-making?
What are some examples of people becoming disciples of Jesus in the workplace?

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On this episode, we’re joined by Seth Barnes.

Seth is the Co-Founder of Global U, a Christian gap year program for artists, builders, and entrepreneurs looking to live life on mission.

He is also Founder of Adventures in Missions. Adventures in Missions is an interdenominational missions organization that has taken over 125,000 people into the mission field since 1989, some for as short as a week and others for as long as a year or longer.

To move toward the fulfillment of the vision, Seth also founded the World Race in 2005. The World Race provides trained teams of young adults the opportunity to engage in 11 international mission contexts in 11 months using an experiential, missional discipleship model.

https://theglobalu.org/

https://www.adventures.org/

https://www.sethbarnes.com/

Questions and lessons explored in this episode:

What is the role of business professionals in the cross-cultural mission of the Church?
For recent high school graduates, do apprenticeships offer a better model for Christian discipleship than attending college?

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On this episode, we’re joined by Becky Turner.

Becky Turner is the National Managing Partner for The Barnabas Group, which provides opportunities to support Christian nonprofit organizations with their God-given expertise and skill sets.

She is also the President and Founder of KBT Consulting and serves women in life coaching and non-profits in strategic planning and development.

https://barnabasgroup.org/

Questions and lessons explored in this episode:

How does Barnabas Group connect business professionals with nonprofits where they can offer their skill sets?
What are some real-world examples of business professionals using their skills to help a nonprofit organization?
What level of commitment is Barnabas Group expecting these business professionals to provide to these nonprofits?
How does Barnabas Group exhort Christian business professionals to serve nonprofits without downplaying the potential eternal value of the work they do in the for-profit business world?

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On this episode, we’re joined by Mike Rome.

Mike is Senior Partner and co-leads the Board, CEO, and Private Equity practices at Allen Austin, a consulting and retained search and leadership advisory firm. He helped to co-found the Center for Christianity in Business at Houston Baptist University.

Prior to joining Allen Austin, he was CEO and Principal at Chilton Capital Management and CEO at Texan Capital. He is also a managing partner in a private-equity firm, Memorial Capital Partners.

Mike graduated from the University of Kansas with a Bachelor of Liberal Arts degree, and was a two sport letterman in Football and Baseball. He furthered his studies in Portfolio Management at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, and in Behavioral Finance at Harvard University.

He is also the author of the new book, Mastering Your Pain: 18 Strategies to Perform Effectively Despite Your Physical Pain.

https://allenaustin.com/

Questions and lessons explored in this episode:

How do most people handle their chronic physical pain at work?
How should people communicate with others about the debilitating pain they’re dealing with?
- How can we help our co-workers who are in an ongoing battle with physical pain?
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Mastering Your Pain: 18 Strategies to Perform Effectively Despite Your Physical Pain

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On this episode, we’re joined by Aaron McClung.

Aaron is the founder and principal of AM, a full-service branding, marketing, and technology firm in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

For over two decades, AM has served businesses and nonprofits of all sizes including Carrier Corporation, AT&T, Sonic Restaurants, Phillips 66, North American Mission Board, Goodwill Industries, TobyMac, Kyser Musical Products (capos), Passion Conferences, NFL Hall of Famer Ray Lewis, and hundreds more.

AM was recognized by the SMU Cox School of Business as one of the 100 fastest growing companies in Dallas in 2009. AM’s work has also been recognized by The Dallas Society of Visual Communications and the American Advertising Federation – Fort Worth.

https://aaronmcclung.com/

https://www.discoveram.com

Questions and lessons explored in this episode:

What are some biblical principles for branding?
Should business branding be product-focused or purpose-focused?
What are some examples of purpose-focused businesses with great branding?
Does product-focused branding work in today’s marketplace?

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On this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Bob Shearer.

Dr. Bob Shearer has taught business law and management ethics at North Greenville University and Southern Wesleyan University, respectively.

Today, he’s helping to grow a startup called Carolina Buy, which is a purchasing cooperative for educators, governments, nonprofits, and churches in South Carolina.

He’s a highly decorated USAF combat pilot from Vietnam, and he holds a Juris Doctorate from the University of South Carolina.

He’s the author of the new book, My Life in the Two-Cross Kingdom: How Jesus’ Cross Got Me into the Kingdom and How My Cross Gets the Kingdom into Me.

For many years, he has hosted the TV show, Niteline, on the Dove Broadcasting Network and blogs about “Two-Cross Kingdom” living at www.RobertLynnShearer.com.

Questions and lessons explored in this episode:

Duty-based vs. outcome-based management ethics
What is the “Two-Cross Kingdom” and its implications for Christian business managers?
The need for management ethics based on cross-bearing discipleship

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On this episode, we’re joined by Dave Kahle.

Dave Kahle is the author of The Good Book on Business, an exploration of the Bible on business. He has been a Bible teacher, elder, house church leader, short-term missionary, and Christian executive roundtable leader. For 30 years, he has been one of the world’s leading authorities on sales and sales systems. In that regards, he has spoken in 47 states and 11 countries and has authored 13 books, which have been translated into eight languages and are available in 20 plus countries.

www.DaveKahle.com

Dave Kahle’s $1000 college scholarship opportunity for students pursuing a sales-related degree: https://www.thebiblicalbusiness.com/the-christian-sales-scholarship/

Questions and lessons explored in this episode:

Why do some Christians feel that the sales profession isn’t as respectable as other Christian callings?
Why are Christians needed in the sales profession?
What are some of the unique challenges faced by Christians in the sales profession?
How can Christian college students studying to be professional salespeople apply for the $1000 scholarship Dave is offering?

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On this episode, we’re joined by Michael Holmes.

Mike is founder of Tithehacker.org, a site dedicated to stirring up a revolution of giving. He’s the author of I Shall Raise Thee Up: Ancient Principles for Lasting Greatness and Success Habits of Christian Millionaires.

www.Tithehacker.org

Questions and lessons explored in this episode:

Who are some of the Christian millionaires (and billionaires) profiled in Michael’s book, Success Habits of Christian Millionaires?
What are eight success habits of Christian millionaires?
What are some of the best stories/examples of these success habits being applied by these Christian millionaires?

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On this episode, we’re joined by Pierce Brantley.

Pierce Brantley is an author, speaker, entrepreneur, and Christian businessman. He has successfully launched, run, and sold his own company, served as an executive for a top-ten Social PR firm in Dallas and consulted with numerous Fortune 500 companies. He studied Disruptive Business Strategy under the late Clayton Christensen at Harvard Business School.

He is the author of Calling: Awaken to The Purpose of Your Work, Creating Heroes: The 10 Tactics of Client Leadership and Organizational Management, and Power Love Sound Mind: 52 Week Soul Strategy.

https://piercebrantley.co/

Book - Calling: Awaken to The Purpose of Your Work

Questions and lessons explored in this episode:

What is “the anointing”?
How does God’s anointing apply to the work we do in business?
What are some biblical examples of God’s people working with the anointing to accomplish God’s work?

Calling: Awaken to the Purpose of Your Work

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Paul Sanders is the President and CEO of the Oldham Little Church Foundation (OLCF), a foundation dedicated to helping small Protestant evangelical churches with facilities completion grants. Since the establishment in 1949, the OLCF has granted over $46 million to 16,800 churches across the United States.

As an Architect by training, his experience in complex project development and planning has included key roles with Rice University, the Texas Medical Center, Inc. and Texas A&M University.

He holds a Doctor of Public Health from the University of Texas.

Leigh McLeroy is an author, speaker, and Bible teacher who speaks at conferences and retreats across the U.S. She has created print and web content and curriculum for a variety of non-profit and faith-based organizations including Redeemer Presbyterian Church (NYC) and The Oldham Little Church Foundation.

Leigh holds a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Texas A&M University and a Master of Arts in Apologetics from Houston Baptist University.

She is the author of five books including The Beautiful Ache and The Sacred Ordinary, and a collaborator, editor, or ghostwriter for another 17 published titles.

https://www.oldhamlcf.org

Questions and lessons explored in this episode:

Why was Morris Oldham’s dairy company so wildly successful?
How did his Christian values emerge through the way he ran his company?
What were his wishes concerning the Oldham Little Church Foundation?
What do you think Morris Oldham’s advice would be for this current generation of entrepreneurs?

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On this episode, we’re joined by Eric Dunavant.

Eric is the founder and CEO of Paradiem.

He’s the author of the book, What If We’ve Been Doing It All Wrong, which focuses on how our worldview often interrupts all our financial thinking and behavior.

In addition to his writing accolades, Eric has been featured in several national publications and media outlets, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Daily Finance, and The Street and Family Wealth Report.

Eric is a proud graduate of Texas A&M University, where he graduated with a degree in business.

www.Paradiem.org

Questions and lessons explored in this episode:

Why business is for the sake of the family … not merely for the sake of the business
How does the Bible define “inheritance”?
Hosting a mission trip for your employees
Starting an emergency fund to care for employees in times of need

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On this episode, we’re joined by Dr. William Oliver.

William holds a master’s from MIT and a Doctor of Management from Case Western. He taught in the undergraduate and master’s programs at Brandeis, UMass Amherst, Tufts, Gordon College, and UC Irvine. Dr. Oliver has founded four companies and invested as a partner in a venture capital firm.

He has consulted to senior leadership of big business through Bain & Company and KPMG as well as to government agencies, bringing the benefit of commercial-sector experience in outsourcing, business process improvement, and using data to improve management decision making. He has served as CFO of three companies and on the boards of three commercial companies and four non-profits.

He has also done a lot of great work to help people with special needs and developmental disabilities through his church, the Special Olympics, and as Treasurer of L’Arche Boston North, a mission-focused community where people with developmental disabilities and those who assist them live together as a family and a sign of hope to the greater community.

He's the author of the new article titled, The Fourth Bottom Line: How God Calls Christians to Praise Him Through Business.

www.SattlerCollege.org

Questions explored in this episode:

What are the four bottom lines every business manager should be concerned about?
How can we praise God through competition in the marketplace?
How does God use business managers to provide daily bread for people?

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On this episode, we’re joined by Mike Sharrow. Mike is the President and CEO of C12 Group, the nation’s largest network of Christian CEOs, business owners, and executives. Before joining C12, Mike owned a healthcare strategy consulting group and served as an executive pastor for a church in Texas.

Questions explored in this episode:

How are Christian-led companies being impacted by COVID-19?
What are some of the positive stories emerging from this crisis?
How should Christian business leaders respond to this crisis?
How are things going to be different for companies and what opportunities will emerge as a result of COVID-19?

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On this episode, we’re joined by Jason Thacker.

Jason Thacker serves as Associate Research Fellow at the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission. He is a graduate of the University of Tennessee in Knoxville and holds a Master of Divinity degree from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. His writing on human dignity, ethics, technology, and artificial intelligence has been featured in publications such as The Gospel Coalition and Christianity Today.

Jason and his wife, Dorie, live outside of Nashville, Tennessee, with their two sons.

He’s the author of the new book, The Age of AI: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity.

Website: www.JasonThacker.com

Facebook: @jthackerERLC

Twitter: @jasonthacker

Instagram: @jasonthacker

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At the Center for Christianity in Business, we have luncheons twice per year where we have a speaker or panel of speakers discuss topics related to integrating biblical values in business.

On this episode, you’ll have an opportunity to hear from the most recent panel, which consisted of extremely successful Christian women entrepreneurs about their experiences and lessons-learned in the business world.

The panelists were:

Tina Murray, President, Mind Dance Marketing, Inc.
Leah Faul, Owner and Lead Digital Strategist, 15000 Cubits
Bonnie Helvie, Owner and Executive Director of Bonnie Group and Market Partner at MONAT Global.

The panel discussion was moderated by Sharon Saunders, Vice President for Advancement and University Relations, Houston Baptist University.

I have attended many of these events at HBU, and I would say this one was my personal favorite.

Now please enjoy this amazing episode.

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On this episode, we’re joined by Mike Zigarelli.

Michael Zigarelli is a Professor of Leadership and Strategy at Messiah College and the former Dean of the Regent University School of Business. Dr. Zigarelli’s research in the fields of management, practical theology, and sports ministry has appeared in a number of scholarly journals and magazines, and he is the author of twelve books, including Christian-Owned Companies, Influencing Like Jesus, The Messiah Method, and Management by Proverbs. His work has been translated into several languages.

Professor Zigarelli is also the creator of Assess-Yourself.org, the Christianity 9 to 5 Resource Center (www.Christianity9to5.org) and YouTube Channel (www.YouTube.com/c/christianity9to5), and he serves as a management consultant for churches and schools.

Questions explored in this episode:

• What does it look like when a follower of Christ runs a business?
• Who are some of the lesser-known Christian-owned companies making an impact for Jesus in the marketplace?
• What do these Christian-owned companies have in common? What are some of their best practices?

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On this episode, we’re joined by Al Erisman.

Albert M. (Al) Erisman is the Executive in Residence at the Seattle Pacific University School of Business, Government and Economics, and the past Director for the Center for Integrity in Business at Seattle Pacific University (SPU). He teaches business ethics and business and technology subjects at SPU and also edits Ethix magazine (www.ethix.org).

He's on the review board for The Center for Christianity in Business’ Christian Business Review at Houston Baptist University.

In April 2001, Al completed a 32-year career at The Boeing Company, where for the last 10 years he was Director of R&D for computing and mathematics.

He has a Ph.D. in applied mathematics from Iowa State University.

Al has been on numerous boards for science and technology including projects for the National Academy. He is also a board member for several startup companies. He has a passion for issues related to faith and work and serves on the board of advisors for Theology of Work Project and Kiros, a Christians in Business organization in the Seattle area.

Al has been married to Nancy for 57 years and they have four children and nine grandchildren. They attend Westminster Chapel in Bellevue.

He’s the author of the new book, The ServiceMaster Story.

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On this episode, we’re joined by Jeff Thomas.

Jeff has over 25 years of experience working at some of the biggest names on Wall Street. He was named to Morgan Stanley’s Chairman’s Club (top 2% of advisors) in 2008. From 2009 to 2013, Barron’s magazine recognized him as “One of Texas’ Top Financial Advisors."

In 2017, Jeff established Archetype Wealth Partners, LLC. From small advisors who are wired for more to high-capacity business owners, he is passionate about fueling leaders for greater impact.

He's the author of the new book, Trading Up: Moving From Success to Significance on Wall Street.

Jeff’s new book: www.TradingUpBook.com

www.ArchetypeWealth.com

Topics/themes explored in this episode:

How to represent Jesus within a large company
When is it time to leave a company and start your own?
How to shift the culture of an entire industry
How to disciple people working in your company

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On this episode, we’re joined by Dave Kahle. Dave Kahle is the author of The Good Book on Business, an exploration of the Bible on business. He has been a Bible teacher, elder, house church leader, short-term missionary, and Christian executive roundtable leader. For 30 years, he has been one of the world’s leading authorities on sales and sales systems. In that regards, he has spoken in 47 states and 11 countries and has authored 13 books, which have been translated into eight languages and are available in 20 plus countries.

www.DaveKahle.com

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On this episode, we’re joined by Jason Davis.

Jason has spent his entire two-decade career in the music industry and worked with many worldwide stars, including Boyz ll Men, Sugar Ray, P. Diddy, Alabama, Lonestar, Dolly Parton, among many others.

He’s an entertainment industry executive with a broad range of titles including award winning songwriter, award winning author, independent record label president, executive TV producer, entertainment consultant, former Senior VP of A&R for Dolly Parton's management company CTK Management, and a serial entrepreneur.

He has also secured record deal offers with CEO's from the largest music companies in the world, including Capitol Records, Sony, Interscope, Island / Def Jam, Epic, Atlantic, RCA, and J Records.

He wrote a #1 Billboard hit, received several ASCAP songwriting and publishing awards, and was nominated for a Latin music award.

Jason has also co-founded other cutting-edge entertainment companies such as Radar Label Group (Jimmy Eat World, Plain White T's, Neon Trees, The Unlikely Candidates), One One 7, Awaken Records (Austin French), and Care For Kids. He is also co-president and partner of a Christian booking agency Higher Level Agency.

https://oneone7.com/

https://www.radarlabelgroup.com/jason-davis

https://www.higherlevelagency.org/jasondavismasterclass.html

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On this episode, we’re joined by Leah Archibald.

Leah Archibald is content development specialist at the Theology of Work Project (TOW). Her devotionals on topics such as "How to Make the Right Decision" and "When to Speak Up at Work" have been completed by more than one million people on the Bible app. Leah takes inspiration from her previous career in marketing for Fortune 500 software companies. She is the co-host of Making It Work, a podcast from the Theology of Work Project and the Fuller De Pree Center.

https://www.theologyofwork.org/makingitwork

www.theologyofwork.org

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On this episode, we’re joined by Grant Botma.

Grant is the founder of Stewardship and the leader of its nationally ranked team of top producers. Thanks to a thriving company culture, Grant’s team has won numerous awards, including national performance rankings like “Top 1%” and “Top 100.” Grant’s leadership has also grown Stewardship to be an Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Company In America.

He’s the author of the new book, The Problem Isn’t Their Paycheck: How to Attract Top Talent and Build a Thriving Company Culture.

To learn more about Stewardship, visit moneywellrooted.com.

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On this episode, we’re joined by Peter Demos.

Peter is the President and CEO of Demos’ Brands and Peter D’s Seasonings.

He grew up in his parents’ restaurants and surrounded by the spirit of serving others. After pursuing a law degree, he turned back to his heart’s calling, the hospitality industry.

Today Peter is a successful restaurateur offering a lineup of authentic dishes the family spent many years developing through his four Demos’ Restaurant locations, two PDK Southern Kitchen and Pantry restaurants, and Peter D’s catering in Middle Tennessee.

In addition to exceptional service and homemade dishes, his restaurants operate with a mission-oriented approach that is radically different in the fast-paced food industry.

He’s the author of the new book, Afraid to Trust: One Man’s Journey into the Love of God.

https://afraidtotrust.com

www.demosfamilykitchen.com

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On this episode, we’re joined by Carlos Rosales.

Carlos has been in business leadership roles for 35 years. He is a facilitator for Convene in the Houston area, whose mission is to connect, equip and inspire Christian CEOs and business owners to grow exceptional businesses and become higher-impact leaders to honor God.

He’s the author of the new book, 10X for Christ: Discovering Your 10X Lifestyle in Jesus Christ. https://10x4christ.org/

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On this episode, we’re joined by Denise Daniels and Shannon Vandewarker, authors of the new book, Working in the Presence of God: Spiritual Practices for Everyday Work.

Denise Daniels is a Professor of Management at Seattle Pacific University. She earned a Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior from the University of Washington. Denise is the co-Principal Investigator on a $1.5M research project funded by the Lilly Endowment, examining how Christians in the United States understand and engage their faith at work. She serves on the corporate board of a FinTech company and on the board of two non-profit organizations.

Shannon Vandewarker served in the Cascade Fellows Program at Fuller Seminary where she designed theological studies and practical exercises to help disciples explore the integration of their everyday work with their discipleship. She blogs at ShannonVandewarker.com.

Working in the Presence of God: Spiritual Practices for Everyday Work

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On this episode, we’re joined by Art Barter.

Art Barter rebuilt the culture of Datron World Communications. He took Datron’s traditional power-led model and turned it upside down through the implementation of servant leadership.

The result: the small international radio manufacturer grew from a $10 million company to a $200 million company in six years.

His experience with Datron’s transformation is chronicled in the book, The Art of Servant Leadership.

Art founded the Servant Leadership Institute (SLI) as a vehicle to share his knowledge and teach others how to inspire and equip those they influence.

https://www.servantleadershipinstitute.com/

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On this episode, we’re joined by David L. Winters.

David is the co-author of the award-winning book, Taking God to Work: The Keys to Ultimate Success, which he wrote with Pastor Steve Reynolds.

The focus of his writing includes bringing a Biblical worldview to contemporary problems. His other books include The Accidental Missionary: A Gringo’s Love Affair with Peru, Sabbatical of the Mind: The Journey from Anxiety to Peace, and Five Christmas Plays with Joy Inside.

He is a regular contributor to Guideposts, CBN.com, The Institute for Faith and Work and many others.

In 2016, he retired from the Department of Homeland Security where he served as a Division Director and Policy Analyst. His government career also included more than 20 years with the Office of Naval Research, the Research and Development arm of the U.S. Navy.

Takinggodtowork.com

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On this episode, we’re joined by Steve Van Ooteghem.

Steve is the Houston area chair for C12, the nation's largest invitation-only Executive Round table for Christian business owners/CEOs. Steve was a member of one of the three original C12 groups founded in the Tampa Bay area by Buck Jacobs several years ago.

Over the years, Steve and his wife Carolyn have purchased a business and started two others. He founded the successful motivational speaking company, Universal Seminars of America, Inc., and has run it for 25 years.

Steve is dedicated to helping Christian business owners/CEOs and presidents to build great businesses for a greater purpose.

www.C12Houston.com

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On this episode, we’re joined by Christeen Rico.

Christeen Rico is a daughter of the Most High King, committed to following Jesus and intent on pursuing a vision found in Proverbs 11:10 (NIV) "When the righteous prosper, the city rejoices." Currently, she's on assignment as a minister of reconciliation in the marketplace, starting at her place of work: a major tech company in Silicon Valley where she works in strategy and operations, while co-leading the company's Christian employee resource group. Christeen is passionate about equipping men and women in the marketplace to pursue an intentional journey of faith and work integration, thereby amplifying their impact in the world in partnership with God. Christeen is an active steward of the Bay Area faith and work movement as a speaker, mentor and co-host of various cross-company, cross-church initiatives including the first ever Silicon Valley Work & Faith Workshop which empowered 70+ faith-driven leaders with tools to launch faith-based employee resource groups to positively impact their company. Learn more about Christeen's story and latest initiatives at www.christeenjoy.com and www.workandfaithworkshop.com.

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On this episode, we’re joined by Fred Sievert.

Fred is the retired President of the New York Life Insurance Company, a Fortune 100 company. Under his leadership, New York Life first achieved a number one market share ranking in the sale of Life Insurance in the United States and repeated that distinction for seven years.

Following his retirement from New York Life in 2007, Fred attended Yale Divinity School and was awarded a master’s degree in religion in May of 2011.

He’s the author of Grace Revealed: Finding God’s Strength in Any Crisis and God Revealed: Revisit Your Past to Enrich Your Future.

https://www.storiesofgodsgrace.com

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On this episode, we’re joined by JoAnn Flett. JoAnn Flett is a Senior Lecturer in Management and directs the MBA in Social Impact at Eastern University. Ms. Flett’s research focuses on the role of business in society. She is interested in business that combines social mission and market activities to bring about societal change for the world’s most pressing needs. Thanks to the fields of Social Entrepreneurship, and the Certified B-Corp Movement, there is now a whole body of research exploring how business is being used to address societal problems. Ms. Flett was recently awarded a 2019-2020 Fulbright Scholarship to the University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago for teaching and developing social entrepreneurial capacity.

Ms. Flett serves on the board of several high impact social organizations that include: Accord Network (100+ International Development Agencies); Capital of Good (performance philanthropy); Broad Street Ministry (practicing radical hospitality to vulnerable Philadelphians). JoAnn also serves on three advisory boards for Everence Financial-Philadelphia; Partners Worldwide, NCB Trinidad and Tobago; and Initiate Australia.

JoAnn is married to Eric Flett (celebrating their 29th wedding anniversary this year) and the couple has two sons, Miles (23) and Elliot (19). Eric teaches theology at Eastern University.

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On this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Lane Cohee.

Lane was educated at the United States Air Force Academy, University of Redlands, University of Colorado, and Rollins College where he received his Doctorate in Business Administration. He currently serves as an Associate Professor of Management at Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA) in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Prior to joining PBA, Lane spent 30 years in the defense and aerospace sector, most recently serving as an executive business leader at Harris Corporation.

He’s the author of the new book, The Disquieted Soul: Paths of Discovery and Deliverance.

Lane has been an active member in congregations within the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) since 1987. During that period, he taught over 50 courses in the areas of leadership, parenting, theology, apologetics, church history, and financial management.

https://www.lanecohee.com

https://www.disquietedsoul.com/

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On this episode, we’re joined by Dr. John Thornton.

John is the L.P. and Bobbi Leung Chair of Accounting Ethics at Azusa Pacific University’s L.P. and Timothy Leung School of Accounting. He hosts the soon-to-launch Getting Rich Right podcast (gettingrichright.com) with Moody’s Gary Chapman Team, and is the author of Jesus’ Terrible Financial Advice: Flipping the Tables on Peace, Prosperity, and the Pursuit of Happiness (Moody Publishers 2017).

A CPA with a PhD in accounting, John has served as Chair of the American Accounting Association’s Public Interest Section, and Chair of the AAA’s Professionalism and Ethics Committee. His research on auditor independence, auditor litigation, and ethical whistle-blowing has been published in top academic journals, including Accounting, Organizations & Society, Advances in the Public Interest, Research on Professional Responsibility and Ethics in Accounting, and Managerial Auditing Journal. John’s TEDx Talk, “Flipping Rich,” is one of several innovative ways he encourages people to handle wealth with integrity.

www.FlippingRich.com

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On this episode, we’re joined by Helen Mitchell. Helen was an early adopter of faith, work, and economics in the local church and was the architect and visionary of the Saddleback@Work ministry at Saddleback Church where she served as a licensed minister on the pastoral staff.

She is now the Director of the Talbot Center for Faith, Work & Economics at the Talbot School of Theology at Biola University and an Ethics and Leadership Professor in the Crowell School of Business at Biola University. She teaches in both the Business undergraduate program and in the MBA program. She also serves as an MBA mentor.

She continues to stay connected to the business world as she oversees the Leader Learning Initiatives for Convene Corp.

www.HelenMitchell.org

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On this episode, Dr. William Hanson makes a Biblical case for hiring people with disabilities and shares best practices for assimilating people with special needs into a company.

Bill is a researcher and leadership consultant providing a variety of services across industries, centered on culture change, leadership training, team building, and visioning. He serves as adjunct professor for Anderson University’s MBA program, teaching Leadership and Ethics. William holds a PhD from Clemson University and is the author of various leadership and ethics-related articles, including those published by the Academy of Management, the British Journal of Healthcare Management, the Journal of Business Ethics and Organization Studies, as well as others. A retired Army Officer, he possesses over 35 years of leadership experience in various organizations and civic groups.

One of his primary areas of research and consulting has been related to companies hiring people with disabilities.

Bill’s research on companies hiring people with disabilities: http://andersonuniversity.libguides.com/walgreens

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On this episode, we’re joined by Tyler McCart.

Tyler McCart is a business-to-business (B2B) sales expert with over 10 years of experience as a sales rep for some of the world’s largest companies and is currently specializing in the K-12 and higher education markets. Tyler is also the host of The Success Edge Podcast, which helps marketplace Christians live out a Biblical definition of success in their professional and personal lives. He has a special gift and passion to teach Christian sales professionals how to be Holy Spirit-led in the marketplace.

http://www.thesuccessedge.biz/

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Shae Bynes is the host of the Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur Podcast and founder and Chief Fire Igniter of KDE’s community of entrepreneurs. She’s the author of a several best-selling books. KDE’s mission is to activate a community of entrepreneurs that will demonstrate the power, presence, passion, and purity of God in the marketplace. Her most recent book is The Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur’s Guide to: Doing Business God’s Way.

www.KingdomDrivenEntrepreneur.com

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On this episode, we’re joined by Ron Kitchens.

Ron is the senior partner and chief executive officer of Southwest Michigan First, an economic consulting firm, which includes Consultant Connect and the Southwest Michigan First Life Science Fund. He is the publisher of 269 MAGAZINE™ and founder of the leadership conference Catalyst University. Ron is author/co-author of 3 books, including Community Capitalism and Uniquely You.

www.RonKitchens.com

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On this episode, we’re joined by Gary Smith.

Gary is the founder and Chief Sharpening Officer of Iron Forums, which is a Christian Business Owners Forum. He founded and led Data Formation, Inc., sold 75% of this company in 1995, took that 25% and rebranded as The Transform Group, and sold that organization in 2018 at its peak revenue, $8.3 million.

www.IronForums.org

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On this episode, we’re joined by Tom Tui (Twee).

Tom is a Christian career/business consultant whose goal is to help Christians to become disciples at the workplace. Tom and his team have successfully developed several global projects into multi-million dollar ventures.

He is also a youth pastor and helps young people to navigate their career options in a God-honoring way.

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On this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Chris Zaino.

Dr. Chris Zaino is a world-renowned speaker, author, and entrepreneur. After winning Mr. America in 1998, and being a leader in the fitness industry, he found himself defying a deadly disease in his late 20s.

Dr. Zaino leveraged his experience to establish one of the largest health and wellness clinics in the world, seeing thousands of patients per week (yes, per week).

His clinic is called Abundant Life Chiropractic, and it’s all about helping people to reach their God-given health potential.

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On this episode, we’re joined by Seth Buechley, CEO of Cathedral Consulting, author of Ambition: Leading with Gratitude, and host of the Business Done Right Podcast.

Prior to Cathedral Consulting, he was the president of SOLiD USA and led the company to annual sales of nearly $60 million before selling to firm to a venture partner. SOLiD's technology delivered cellular and public safety radio coverage to some of the most recognized venues in America, including the Empire State Building, the NY Subway, Moscone Center, and Daytona International Speedway.

www.SethBuechley.com

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On this episode, we’re joined by Sarah-Jane Ethan.

Creator of the Nine-Value Triggers, the Advanced 12-step Sales Process, and the Customer-Focused Sales Formula, Sarah-Jane Ethan is a multiple-business-owning entrepreneur, international business coach and the author of: The Business of Blessing; The Biblical Blueprint for a God-Abundant Business. SJ has been a committed Christian for over 30 years and is a passionate believer in the power of entrepreneurial business to finance the local church. She is an active member of her home-church Hillsong Newcastle, in the UK, where she lives with her husband Matt and their “half-dog” cat Jeremy.

www.businessofblessing.com

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On this episode, we’re joined by Bobby Albert.

With Bobby as its CEO, Albert Companies grew revenues and profits by 500 percent between 2005 and 2011, the year he sold his business to a publicly traded company.

Using a values-driven approach, Bobby created a unique and special workplace culture. The Best 100 Companies to Work for in Texas awarded their coveted designation to the Albert team for the first two years they applied for consideration.

He is currently president of Values-Driven Leadership, LLC through which he helps other leaders build inspiring workplace cultures through values-driven leadership.

He is a regular contributor on Fox News Radio on topics such as leadership, workplace culture, and employee engagement. He’s the author of the book, Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job.

https://bobbyalbert.com/

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On this episode, we’re joined by Aaron Smith.

Aaron is the founder and majority shareholder of a private US investment management firm, Pecora Capital. Prior to founding his own firm, he served as an executive at a multi-billion-dollar systematic global macro hedge fund. He’s the author of a new book, Meditations of a Hedge Fund Manager: Inspired Insights on Purpose & Prosperity.

https://www.aaronsmith.ch

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On this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Justin Kagin.

Dr. Justin Kagin holds a Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics from the University of California, Davis, with over 15 years of experience working in the field of development economics. He has managed and worked on numerous agricultural, social protection, and other poverty alleviation projects. As the founder and CEO of Kagin’s Consulting, he has worked in numerous developing countries (several East and West African countries, Latin American countries, and countries of Eastern Europe and Asia). Kagin's Consulting has partnered with several UN agencies (UNFAO, UNDP, UNICEF, UNILO, and the World Bank), as well as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, University of California, Davis, NGOs and government ministries.

He is a published author and referee for various journals. And he is the founder and director of the Economic Diplomacy and Integrity Forum which has conferences around the world promoting moral solutions to problems of corruption, poverty, youth hopelessness, greed and other issues related to economics, politics and business. He is also a proud husband and father of four.

www.KaginsConsulting.com

Justin’s course: https://bit.ly/2LygqPV

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On this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Ed Brenegar.

In his new book, Circle of Impact: Taking Personal Initiative to Ignite Change, Ed provides expert advice on leadership from a lifetime spent as a minister, teacher, nonprofit executive, and small business owner.

www.EdBrenegar.com

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On this episode, Jeff Holler explains what he has learned through studying the lives and businesses of highly successful Christian entrepreneurs.

Jeff Holler is an author, speaker, and founder and owner of The Capital Chart Room LTD® and serves as a Certified Financial Planner for some of the most respected and successful entrepreneurs in Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. He’s the author of the new book, Bigger Than Business: Real-World Stories of Business Owners Living Their Purpose.

www.BiggerThanBusiness.com

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On this episode, we’re joined by Aaron Mwale.

Aaron serves as the Vice President of Zambia Christian Ministers Association, Chairperson of the Town Ministers Fellowship, and Vice Chairperson City Community Developmental Committee. He is located in the Luanshya (Looanshah), Zambia (in the Copperbelt). He’s an entrepreneur and a lecturer on the subject of entrepreneurship. For the past few years, he has been involved in training 200 ministers of the gospel in entrepreneurship across Zambia.

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On this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Bruce Cook.

Bruce is the co-founder of 8thMountain, which is building a global community of Christian influencers to confront some of the world’s most challenging problems.

www.8thmountain.com

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On this episode, we’re joined by Jason and Noelle Cosby.

Jason and Noelle are the co-founders the AWAKE Coffee Community and the AWAKE School of Marketplace Leadership. Learn more at http://awakecoffee.co/

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On this episode, we’re joined by Jim and Martha Brangenberg.

Jim Brangenberg is the host of host of the iWork4Him Radio program, the only daily Faith and Work radio program in America. Jim utilizes his networking expertise to arrange daily interviews with authors, workplace believers, and ministries that are connecting Faith and Work.

Martha Brangenberg has worked alongside Jim for their 31 years of marriage, complementing him by bringing in almost a decade of retail management experience, and an outstanding record of over the top customer service and project management.

www.iWork4Him.com

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On this episode, Shae Bynes explains how God's grace can take your business where "grinding"/striving can't.

Shae is the host of the Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur Podcast, founder and Chief Fire Igniter of KDE’s community of entrepreneurs. KDE’s mission is to activate a community of entrepreneurs that will demonstrate the power, presence, passion, and purity of God in the marketplace. She is also the author of several best-selling books, including her most recent book, Grace Over Grind: How Grace Will Take Your Business Where Grinding Can’t.

http://www.GraceOverGrind.com

http://www.KingdomDrivenEntrepreneur.com

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In this episode, Krish Dhanam explains why Christian apologetics is essential for sharing the gospel in the business world, and he explains how to be Christian apologists in our own spheres of influence in the marketplace.

Krish migrated to the U. S. from India after completing his education. Winning a sales contest earned him a ticket to a seminar by the legendary motivator Zig Ziglar. He joined the Ziglar Corporation as a telemarketer in 1991 and eventually became the vice president of global operations. As one of two executive coaches trained by Ziglar, he has delivered his message of hope, humor, and balance in over sixty countries and throughout the U. S. His client list includes the who's who of global enterprise including EDS, Texas Instruments, Christian Dior, Steelcase Industries, PepsiCo, and the United States Army.

He is the author of The American Dream from an Indian Heart, From Abstracts to Absolutes and contributing author to the book Top Performance written by Zig Ziglar. His latest book Hard Headed Soft Hearted co-authored with Rick Belluzzo (former President of Microsoft) is being used as culture-transformation curriculum globally. Krish also acts as the Global Corporate Adjunct for Ravi Zacharias Ministries and sits on the board of The Skypass Foundation.

http://krishdhanam.com/

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On this episode, Elizabeth Grace Saunders shares principles for what she calls "Divine Time Management."

Elizabeth is an internationally recognized expert on effective time management. She is the founder of Real Life E Time Coaching and Speaking, where they partner with individuals on the journey from feeling guilty, overwhelmed and frustrated to feeling peaceful, confident and accomplished through one-on-one coaching. The Divine Time Management division of Real Life E encourages Christians to join in the journey of aligning themselves with God's heart through her book and group coaching.

She’s the author of the new book, Divine Time Management: The Joy of Trusting God’s Loving Plans for You.

https://reallifee.com/wp/

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Bruce Hartman, former CFO of Foot Locker and the Yankee Candle Company, shares teachings from his new book, Jesus & Co: Connecting the Lessons of the Gospel with Today’s Business World.

Bruce is the founder of Gideon Advisors, a Christian advisory firm committed to “walking with people into a brighter future” as they help clients navigate life and career transitions and advance Christian values in the marketplace. A seasoned executive with 30 years of success creating shareholder value for Fortune 500 firms, including Yankee Candle and Foot Locker, he graduated in 2013 with a Master of Divinity from Drew University Theological School, earning the Daniel P. Kidder Award for the highest GPA in Pastoral Care.

www.BruceLHartman.com

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In this episode Paula Brown Stafford and Lisa T. Grimes offer a Biblical perspective on gender roles in the workplace.

Paula Brown Stafford is a clinical researcher, business leader, and lecturer. She is a distinguished alumna at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she is also an Adjunct Professor. Previously she was president of clinical development at QuintilesIMS, a Fortune 500 company.

Lisa T. Grimes is a business leader, coach and speaker. She has spent most of the last 30 years in healthcare and lifestyle start-ups where she has served as CEO of PurThread Technologies, InSite Clinical Trials, and AcSentient.

Together, Paula and Lisa founded Habergeon to help women achieve success, create balance, and experience fulfillment. And they’re also the co-authors of a new book, Remember Who You Are: Achieve Success. Create Balance. Experience Fulfillment.

https://habergeon.com/

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In this episode, Deneen Troupe-Buitrago shares practical business lessons gleaned from women in the Bible.

Deneen is a speaker and trainer relieving the guilt from faith-based businesswomen by teaching them to connect faith and business and serve God more through their work. She leads women through professional, personal, and spiritual hands-on growth experiences by providing workshops, retreats, and coaching. She has created the Calling Clarity Course to help women succeed at and CLARIFY how to live out God’s calling.

And she’s the author of the new book, CLARIFY: 12 Principles to Illuminate Your Calling to the Marketplace.

www.GrowFromYourOverflow.com

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On this episode, we’re joined by Archie W. Dunham.

Archie is chairman emeritus of Chesapeake Energy, the second largest natural gas producer in the United States and the retired chairman of the board of ConocoPhillips. He was instrumental in orchestrating Conoco’s IPO separation from DuPont in 1998, the largest in U.S. history at the time, and in negotiating the merger of equals between Conoco Inc. and Phillips in 2001 which created the third largest energy company in America and the fifth largest in the world.

In 1998, Dunham was recognized by the World Affairs Council as Houston’s International Citizen of the Year and inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. The most meaningful award he has ever received was being named Houston’s Father of the Year in 1998.

In addition to giving extravagantly to other worthy causes and organizations, the Dunhams have also been tremendously generous to Houston Baptist University which has resulted in various landmarks within the campus named in their honor that attest to their strong Christian faith and values, including the Dunham College of Business, Dunham Field, the Linda and Archie Dunham Theater and the Dunham Bible Museum.

It’s safe to say that the Christianity in Business Podcast may not exist if it wasn’t for Archie and Linda Dunham.

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Casey Cease shares how he approaches his calling to be both the pastor of a local church and the CEO of a for-profit company.

Casey is the founder and CEO of Lucid Books and lead pastor of Christ Community Church of Magnolia in Magnolia, Texas. He’s also the author of Tragedy to Truth: A Story of Faith and Transformation.

www.CaseyCease.com

www.LucidBooksPublishing.com

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Dr. Marjorie Cooper shares an opposing viewpoint to the idea that work can be a form of worship.

Marjorie is a professor of marketing at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. Her areas of interest are marketing, consumer behavior, and promotion. She holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration from Texas A&M University and a ThM from Dallas Theological Seminary.

Here is Marjorie's article referenced during the interview: https://cbfa-jbib.org/index.php/jbib/article/view/107/106

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On this episode, Danita Bye shares strategies for mentoring and discipling Millennials in the workplace.

Danita is founder and CEO of Sales Growth Specialists, a leadership and sales development firm that partners with business owners to improve sales performance as part of their growth strategy. She writes a leadership blog at www.DanitaBye.com, which provides tips, tools, and talk tracks for those who mentor emerging leaders. Committed to development of the next generation of leaders, Danita serves on the board of directors for two private Christian universities and The North Dakota Economic Development Foundation. She’s the author of the new book, Millennials Matter: Proven Strategies for Building Your Next-Gen Leader.

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In this episode, Kent Johnson shares some of the biggest blunders business leaders and other business professionals are making when it comes to religious diversity in the workplace.

Kent was a Senior Counsel at Texas Instruments Incorporated where, in different assignments over the years, he’s had responsibility for legal support of nearly all of TI’s worldwide businesses and business functions.

Kent is passionate advocate of diversity in the workplace. He has served on governing boards of private schools and churches, and is a frequent speaker on the topic of faith in the workplace. (AB, Dartmouth; JD, Villanova School of Law).

He is now offers management consulting services related to religious diversity in the workplace to show companies how to appropriately accommodate religious expression. And he advises Christian institutions on how to interact with people of other faiths.

www.religiousdiversityatwork.com

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In this episode, Chris Patton explains his company's process for developing a Christ-centered culture.

Chris is President/CEO of the Mike Patton Auto Family in LaGrange, Georgia, a three-dealership group with roughly 110 employees representing Honda, Ford, Lincoln, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram franchises. Along with his younger brother (and partner) Brian, he is a third-generation owner and grew up working in every department in the business, beginning at the age of 10.

He also writes a blog (ChristianFaithAtWork.com) to business owners and leaders who are working to integrate their Christian faith into their businesses.

He’s the author of the new book, Why Does Your Business Exist?: A Christian Business Guide to Creating your Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.

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On this episode, Jason Brown shares the benefits of providing pastoral care to your employees via a marketplace chaplain.

Jason is Chief Marketing Officer for Marketplace Chaplains USA. He came to Marketplace Chaplains in 2002 with 20 years of sales and marketing experience that includes Procter & Gamble, National Sales Manager for Wrangler Outerwear, and Computer Resale Technologies.

Jason was also a professional athlete and won the 1991 World Champion Saddle Bronc Rider title, while also serving as the rodeo’s National Spokesman Coordinator.

http://www.MChapUSA.com

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What are the criteria for being certified as a Best Christian Workplace?

Al Lopus is the President and cofounder of the Best Christian Workplaces Institute, founded in 2002. The Institute provides research-based measurement tools and culture change advisory services with a single vision: to help Christian organizations set the standard as the best, most effective workplaces in the world.

At BCWI, Al has conducted the broadest-ever employee opinion survey of Christian workers. The comprehensive survey includes more than 300 churches and over 900 Christian organizations overall, representing 233,000 full-time employees around the world.

Al is a recognized author, speaker and consultant helping Christian leaders and organizations flourish. He publishes a weekly blog highlighting a Best Christian Workplace and the Flourishing Culture Podcast featuring tips from Christian leaders on how to build a flourishing culture.

http://www.bcwinstitute.com

Christianity in Business: Recent Episodes

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