Christianity in Business
182 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsChristianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. This podcast is produced by the Center for Christianity in Business, an initiative of the Archie W. Dunham College of Business at Houston Baptist University.
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Should Christians Brand Themselves? (Interview w/ Keenya Kelly)
April 10, 2024 19:03 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBOn 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...
The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace (Interview w/ Paul White)
March 27, 2024 17:18 - 34 minutes - 32 MBOn 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 relatio...
Honoring God in Healthcare and Politics (Interview w/ Shane Reeves)
March 13, 2024 15:40 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBOn 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 ...
How Sin Impacts the Marketplace (Interview w/ Jason Stansbury)
February 28, 2024 16:26 - 43 minutes - 40 MBOn 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 Syste...
How Gratitude Centers Our Work on Christ (Interview w/ Dianna Kokoszka)
February 13, 2024 17:36 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBOn 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 o...
Discipling the Next Generation of Great Storytellers (Interview w/ Brett Harris)
January 31, 2024 15:43 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBOn 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....
Pretzels for the Glory of God (Interview w/ Auntie Anne Beiler)
January 16, 2024 20:19 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBOn 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,...
Christ-Centered Conflict Resolution in Business (Interview w/ Larry Julian)
January 03, 2024 16:57 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBOn 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: Transf...
The Spiritual Art of Business (Interview w/ Barry Rowan)
December 13, 2023 19:03 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBOn 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 Busi...
The Impact of Selfishness and Humility on Teams (Interview w/ Rusty Chadwick)
November 29, 2023 18:34 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBOn 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 te...
Why Leadership Is Creating Order from Chaos (Interview w/ Gary Harpst)
November 15, 2023 17:04 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBOn 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 journe...
12 Top Leadership Habits Discovered from 3000 Executive Searches (Interview w/ William Vanderbloemen)
November 01, 2023 19:30 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBOn 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, Vanderbloem...
Faithfully Stewarding the Company and the Environment (Interview w/ Brad Pedersen)
October 18, 2023 18:31 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBOn 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...
Leveraging Digital Media for Daily Discipleship (Interview w/ David Kroll)
October 04, 2023 19:50 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBOn 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. ...
The Call to Collaborate with Marketplace Christians (Interview w/ Catherine Gates and Amy Cedrone)
September 20, 2023 17:24 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBOn 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...
World Class vs. Kingdom Class (Interview w/ Matt Neff)
September 06, 2023 18:32 - 41 minutes - 38 MBOn 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 8...
Is Long-Range Planning Presumptuous and Unwise? (Interview w/ Roger Parrott)
August 23, 2023 20:50 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBOn 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-cen...
Building a Marriage While Building a Business (Interview w/ Robert and Kay Lee Fukui)
August 09, 2023 18:26 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBOn 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 equ...
Political Activism as a Christian Business Professional (Interview w/ Ron Simmons)
July 19, 2023 19:21 - 31 minutes - 29 MBOn 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...
Build the Country You Want to Live In (Interview w/ Nate Fischer)
July 05, 2023 15:52 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBOn 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 net...
God Has Equipped You for Business (Interview w/ Matt Tommey)
June 21, 2023 15:08 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBOn 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 cu...
Asking God the Right Business Questions (Interview w/ Ed Rush)
June 07, 2023 16:17 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBOn 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...
Customer Service That Honors the Lord (Interview w/ Peter Goodwin)
May 24, 2023 18:02 - 29 minutes - 27 MBOn 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 Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | No...
BOOK LAUNCH and sample chapter: The Christ-Centered Company
May 16, 2023 10:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBOn 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.
Celebrating Christian Values in Your Company (Interview w/ Brandon West)
May 03, 2023 15:51 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBOn 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 wi...
Sending Missionaries to Overseas Marketplaces (Interview w/ Tim Hood)
April 19, 2023 18:03 - 24 minutes - 14.1 MBOn 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...
Revealing God’s Goodness in Business (Interview w/ Brad Carr)
April 05, 2023 15:45 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBOn 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 ...
Godly Diligence vs. Grinding in Our Work (w/ Shae Bynes)
March 21, 2023 23:16 - 31 minutes - 18.1 MBOn 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 Wher...
The Five P’s of Crafting a Corporate Vision Statement (Interview w/ Alex Sezer)
March 07, 2023 22:07 - 32 minutes - 18.7 MBOn 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,...
Growing a Company and Giving It All Away (Interview w/ Alan Barnhart)
February 15, 2023 21:17 - 32 minutes - 30 MBOn this episode, Alan Barnhart shares why he and his family decided to give away their massive company from the moment they started building it. 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 ...
The Power of Encouragement in the Workplace (Interview w/ Jason Davis)
January 25, 2023 18:42 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBOn 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 l...
Sharing Your Faith in the Workplace (Interview w/ Miranda Carls)
January 12, 2023 14:26 - 36 minutes - 33 MBOn 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 ...
Christian Mentorship for Youth Entering the Workforce (Interview w/ Dave Hataj and M. Kevin Davis)
December 29, 2022 15:10 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBOn 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...
Business Networking from a Christian Perspective (Interview w/ Bob Willbanks)
December 14, 2022 16:13 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBOn 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 hi...
Finding God in Silicon Valley (Interview w/ Skip Vaccarello)
November 30, 2022 16:39 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBOn 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...
How Corporate Chaplains Bless Companies (Interview w/ Larry Griffith)
November 16, 2022 16:02 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBOn 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 Corpo...
Fearless, Faithful, and Faultless in the Workplace (Interview w/ Stephen McAlpine)
October 26, 2022 15:02 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBOn 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. Christianity in Business i...
Moving From Success to Significance (Interview w/ Tom McGehee)
October 11, 2022 18:52 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBOn 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 Uni...
Working Under the Authority of Jesus (Interview w/ Dr. Mark Roberts)
September 15, 2022 14:22 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MBOn 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 Lif...
Inviting God into High-Stakes Business Negotiations (Interview w/ Bob Hasson)
August 24, 2022 14:12 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBOn 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 Si...
Building a Bank for Christians (Interview w/ Abel Pomar)
August 10, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBOn 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 enterpri...
Angelic Activity in the Marketplace (Interview w/ Bob Schlegel)
July 26, 2022 14:24 - 20 minutes - 19.3 MBOn 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...
Origins of Pray.com, the World’s #1 Prayer/Faith Audio App (Interview w/ Ryan Beck)
July 13, 2022 14:23 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBOn 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 h...
Lead with Questions … Like Jesus (Interview w/ Bob Tiede)
June 27, 2022 12:23 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBOn 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...
Rich People in God’s Kingdom (Interview w/ Raymond Harris)
June 08, 2022 12:29 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBOn 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. Raymo...
How a Married Couple Turned a Simple Invention into a Kingdom Business (Interview w/ Dr. Ramona and Tim Probasco)
May 30, 2022 14:04 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBOn 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....
Sharing the Gospel Through a Company (Interview w/ Jeff Jerina)
May 16, 2022 13:59 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBOn 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, includi...
A Biblically Based Alternative to Health Insurance (Interview w/ Brandon Harvath)
April 25, 2022 16:30 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBOn 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 ...
Cultures of Discipleship Through Innovation (Interview w/ Kenn Kelly)
March 29, 2022 17:06 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MBOn 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 ...
Co-Creating Thriving Businesses and Communities (Interview w/ Evan Keller)
March 14, 2022 14:40 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBOn 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-cre...