Conquering Business Giants Podcast

As a Christian, our testimony is typically broken into (1) our life before Christ, (2) the period in which we came to know and accept Christ into our lives, and (3) our life since accepting Christ and establishing a personal relationship with Our Lord and Savior. In accepting Christ into our hearts, who we were BEFORE has died and we are made anew thru Christ Jesus. (2 Corinthians 5:17)

Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.  [Luke 9:23] In our faith walk, why is it so difficult for us to relinquish certain situations or worldly things even though we know God has our best interest in mind and our faith lies within Him. In this episode of Conquering Business Giants - Dennis, Mack, and Maurizio dive into the art, not science, of relinquishing ourselves and our circumstances. Tackling the tough question of, what challenges us as believers that inhibits our ability to relinquish our circumstances, our lives, and our worldly possessions over to God. The CBG trio discusses the various aspects of what triggers our humanly perspective that clouds our ability to relinquish things (ourselves, our actions, our belongings, our job, our family, etc.), especially in tough times or difficult circumstances. Hosted by Dennis Hough, co-hosted by Anthony ‘Mack' Maccagnano and Maurizio Landi; Conquering Business Giants is sponsored by Affirm Consulting and produced by Fritz at GSR Podcast Productions.  

In this episode of Conquering Business Giants - Dennis, Mack and Maurizio dive into the challenges we face with continuous change and transformation of who we are, how we lead others and overcoming in a dark world that is always pushing against our Godly calling, challenging who we are as Christians and disciples and encouraging us to give into the rewards of this world. The CBG trio discuss the various aspects of transformation, the ‘risk of rigidity.

This episode of the Conquering Business Giants podcast was originally live-streamed on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ConqueringBusinessGiants/) on May 4th, 2021. The live streaming event had the podcast trio venturing into new waters and with faces meant for podcasting, it was an adventure. Yeah, we experienced a few small technical issues but isn't that what life is all about, venturing outside your comfort zone and working thru the ‘glitches' life throws at us.

If “actions speak louder than words”, then how much power lies in the words we speak to others? Actions in most cases can be undone but our words, and the things we say, cannot be unheard. So, why is it so important to choose our words wisely? As Christian business leaders, we face the same emotional struggles that everyone faces, yet we must guard our tongue against allowing our (negative) emotions to translate to words of anger, criticism, negativity, and hurt. (Proverbs 18:4 / Proverbs 12:18)

This episode of Conquering Business Giants is a preface to the upcoming Live podcast, which will air on Facebook Live on Tuesday, May 4th @ 7:30 pm EDT. The trio at Conquering Business Giants is anxious to hear from you, our listeners. The origin and mission of this podcast are to share ideas, insight, and perspective for you the Christina business leaders, who face challenges every day in the workplace, your faith walk, and your personal lives.

Merely desiring or verbally proclaiming the need for change in our lives (or our business) is not enough? Are we truly ready for the change that we want or desire?We know God isn't holding us back out of punishment, so why the untimely delay in moving forward or out of our current situation/circumstances? Is it possible that we aren't ready OR that we are holding onto things/ideals that make us unable to move forward? (Romans 12:12)

How would you lead differently if you knew the outcome? Is great leadership reflected in the ‘process' or the ‘results'? Doesn't Christ teach us to be committed to the process and doing what's right, knowing it's part of the great plan that God has in store for you, your organization, and your company. We may desire results but if we do not stay focused on the process and committing ourselves to pour into the people within your organization, how can we ever expect great results? (Matthew 28:18

As a business leader, are you only committed to those who follow you or think like you?If others within your organization do not agree with your methodology or chosen path forward, should you be less committed to serving these individuals? Jesus taught us quite the contrary, as He washed the feet of His disciples, even though He knew many would deny Him and one would betray Him. (John 13:1-17)

As business leaders, we tend to always be planning, whether it be planning for resolution, growth or future endeavors. And try as we might and despite our best efforts, the ‘best-laid plans' tend to always go awry. Does failed plans make you feel inferior as a business leader or make you question why you even plan in the first place? In this episode of Conquering Business Giants - Dennis, Mack, and Maurizio dive into the challenges, insight, and opportunities that come to light.

How many times in life do we look for the big breakthroughs, perhaps seeking a ‘door of opportunity' which we mentally picture in our head that's it's going to be the size of a barn door swung open. As Christians, we know the almighty power of God and many of us have experienced his miraculous breakthroughs or seen His workings in our lives, or the lives of others, to create ‘doors of opportunity' from what looked like dead ends or impossible odds. (John 6:1-14)

What does it mean to live a life truly devoted to walking by faith? Why is a leadership role, especially within business, is it so difficult?(Isaiah 55:6-7)In this episode of Conquering Business Giants - Dennis, Mack, and Maurizio are joined in studio by a good friend, fellow podcaster (God Stories Radio), brother in Christ, and producer of the Conquering Business Giants podcast, Fritz Amrhein. 

With all the uncertainties, stress, and ups & downs of 2020, are you optimistic or fearful of what 2021 holds for each of us? The excitement of the New Year has most people ready to put 2020 in the rearview mirror and the hopeful expectation to return to some level of normalcy. On this podcast episode of Conquering Business Giants, the trio challenges what is so transformational about midnight on December 31st, the uncertainty/hope that always resides from moving into a new year.

Most people have had one or more individuals in our life who made a lasting impact on us and who we are, or the person we have become. So, what was it that led that individual to have such an impact on your life? Perhaps they spoke encouraging words to you, saw you through a challenging time in your life, or maybe saw something in you that the rest of the world failed to see or say to you. As a believer, isn't it reassuring knowing God has called person(s) like this into our lives.

Entrepreneurship can be exhilarating, challenging, fearful, or downright dreadful. The path of an entrepreneur is anything but a cakewalk, but rest assured, devoted faith can enhance your perspective, strengthen your steps, and dissipate the fear. So, whether you are experiencing great success or struggling every step of the way, the path of a Christian entrepreneur is a path of purpose, even in our toughest moments. (2 Corinthians 12: 7-10)

Music can be powerful, peaceful, uplifting and joyous, pulling us from dark places or lifting our spirit higher and higher. So, if you find yourself living in fear, doubt or despair maybe the redemptive power you need is merely a turn of the radio knob away [or streaming radio station away]. (2 Timothy 1:7)In this episode of Conquering Business Giants - Dennis, Mack and Maurizio welcomes special guest, Bo Duke into the studio. Bo is a brother in Christ, musician, and worship leader.

Whether facing what appears to be insurmountable challenges or doubting if you are ready to move your organization forward, business leaders can many times be left feeling ‘underqualified'. As Christian business leaders though, we should be confident not in our own ability but the certainty of our heavenly Father. (2 Corinthians 3:5)

As Business leaders, we tend to be hyper-focused on growing our businesses or working diligently to achieve our goals or next milestone. However, as Christ-followers, are we not first called to serve others and instead of always being focused on accumulating, instead, give to those in need? (Acts 20:35)In this episode of Conquering Business Giants - Dennis, Mack, and Maurizio welcome guest, Brent Joseph. Brent is a business leader, brother in Christ, and co-founder of The Outpouring coffee shop.

There are not many business owners who would say that “holding your business loosely” is the best advice they could offer to other business owners. Not having a tight control of every aspect of your business sounds risky at best, and many business leaders would likely argue that it's a sure fire recipe for failure. (Psalms 119)

Leading with confidence & humility, may seem contradictory to some, however you might reconsider your stance after listening to this episode of Conquering Business Giants. As Christian business leaders, if in fact we are God's handiwork created in Christ Jesus, then what are each of us doing to live into that calling? (Ephesians 2:10)In this episode of Conquering Business Giants - Dennis, Mack and Maurizio welcomes special guest, Blake Bozarth into the studio.

Business leaders are always challenged with revolving priorities, unexpected issues in the workplace, managing personnel and balancing work & family life. So, as a Christian business leader, it can be easy to lose our identity or forget our calling to be the salt & light of this world. (Matthew 5:13-15)In this episode of Conquering Business Giants - Dennis, Mack and Maurizio welcomes special guest, DeAnna ‘Dea' Dovale to share her experiences and insight as a Christian, wife, Mom, and business lea

All too often today, society and the media highlights our differences and has driven a wedge between us but the Bible teaches us to have ‘empathy' towards one another. (Philippians 2:2-4)In this episode of Conquering Business Giants, Dennis, Mack and Maurizio discuss the different types of empathy and how we as Christians should empathize with one another, not in an effort to be right but to love one another regardless of our differences.

By definition, ‘transition' is the process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another. Oh, how each of us transitions from one season to the next in our lives, as God continues to work within us and work thru us. Dennis challenges our listeners with the idea that at times it feels like we spend half of our life in transition and the other half longing for transition that has yet to occur. In this episode of Conquering Business Giants, Dennis, Mack and Maurizio dive into the topic

We make countless decisions every day in our normal lives, and for many us we rely on God to help us make wise decisions when life brings challenges or what feels to be unsurmountable circumstances. So why as Christians do we still find ourselves sometimes unable to make tough decisions or mired in the uncertainty of this secular world in which we live? In this episode of Conquering Business Giants - Dennis, Mack and Tina welcomes special guest, Pastor Chris Tabone.

Training for most, especially for professionals, can sometimes feel like a waste of our time or unnecessary. But in fact, hasn't God challenged us to expand beyond our current understanding and be willing to move from where we are into the life that He has called us to?In this episode Dennis, Mack and Tina welcomes special guest, Maurizio Landi into the Conquering Business Giants studio. Maurizio and the CBG trio discuss a number of topics, including being obedient to what God calls us to do.

The idea of launching your own business can be both exciting and terrifying. However, walking in faith and surrounding yourself with wise counsel (Provers 15:22) can provide peace amidst the challenges & uncertainty that may otherwise make a new entrepreneur turn and flee. In this episode of Conquering Business Giants - Dennis, Mack and Tina welcomes special guest, Carrie Tabone, Founder of The Simple Scone (www.thesimplescone.com).

The mere thought of managing your wealth and preparing for retirement leaves many feeling mystified, frustrated, or even hopeless. In this episode of Conquering Business Giants - Dennis, Mack and Tina welcomes special guest, Colin Myers, Wealth Advisor @ Thorium Wealth Management. Colin shares his deep passion to serve others thru helping individuals and families manage their wealth and assets utilizing Godly principles. (Luke 16:10)

Business leadership can be daunting, overwhelming and sometimes downright exhausting. In this episode of Conquering Business Giants - Dennis, Mack and Tina welcomes special guest, Duane Watt, Lead Pastor of Liberty Baptist Church of Clermont. Duane share his perspective on business leadership and overcoming the daily struggles associated with this secular world (Ephesians 4:1-32)

Navigating the gray areas is just one of the many challenges business leaders face every day. In this episode of Conquering Business Giants - Dennis, Mack and Tina welcome Scott Homan as their special guest. Scott and his wife, Heather are the operators of the Florida Citrus Tower, one of Florida's oldest attractions. As though that is not challenging enough, Scott & Heather are also owners of the newly launched Citrus Coffee Company (Clermont, FL).

In a world where each of us feels pulled in so many different directions, are we serving multiple masters? In this episode of Conquering Business Giants - Dennis, Mack and Tina discuss the shortcomings of serving two masters and what the Bible says about serving anyone or anything other than God. Whether distracted by personal challenges, pursuing worldly riches, or feeling an allegiance to a career that doesn't embrace your spiritual values, it is easy to be misled.

The podcast topic of ‘mathematics of discipleship' originated from the idea that discipleship has a MULTIPLYING affect on God's Kingdom and the spreading of His word.In this episode of Conquering Business Giants - Dennis, Mack and Tina share their thoughts on what we should ADD or SUBTRACT from our lives to become better disciples. Key Takeaway: Our desire should be to be more like Christ, loving one another and sharing the Good News; all while repenting the fruits of this dark world and its desir

The storms of life can sometimes be so fierce and overwhelming that we focus more on our circumstances than Christ, the One who can deliver us from the stormy seas. In this episode of Conquering Business Giants - Dennis, Mack and Tina delve into why we tend to revert back to ‘why me?' or ‘how did I get here?' versus calling out to God who can be the ultimate game changer of our surroundings or current circumstances. 

Are each of us too caught up in our own sorrow, sadness and anxiety to see that Christ walks with us every day and every step of the way? In this episode of Conquering Business Giants - Dennis, Mack and Tina discuss the uncanny parallels between where we find ourselves today (post COVID-19) and the disciples traveling on the road to Emmaus. (Luke 24:13-35)This episode is a great listen for small business owners, business leaders and anyone impacted by the CVOID-19 pandemic.

When business and life gets challenging, isn't it ironic that reaching out to others becomes even more difficult to do. In this episode of Conquering Business Giants - Dennis, Mack and Tina challenge the ‘why' for wanting to isolate ourselves when we most needs others, and the importance of gleaning wise counsel.From understanding that all counsel isn't created equal, the podcast trio delves into having the discernment to separate ‘words of love' from ‘words of wisdom'.

Business leadership requires a great deal of perseverance and persistence. In this episode of Conquering Business Giants - Dennis, Mack and Tina tackle the subject of failure. From why it's so hard to overcome failure to when is failure not actually failing, the trio dives into the struggles and setbacks that life and business sometimes throws our way. Mack even shares a great story of painter, art instructor and television host Bob Ross and his mindset of “happy accidents”. (Job 5:19 / Genesis 11:1-9

In your business, is God your CEO or hidden in the janitor's closet? In this episode of the Conquering Business Giants podcast - Dennis, Mack and Tina unpackage why it can be so difficult to put God at the center of our business. Some Christian businesses and business leaders lead with their faith, while others hide their Christian values from resonating within their companies or leadership roles. So, what does the Bible say about living and leading with God at the center of all we do?

With the exit in mind, how do you live and lead differently? In this episode of Conquering Business Giants - Dennis, Mack and Tina discuss the shortcomings of waiting until the end to get your house in order, both in business and in life. From exploring the blessing & struggles of solely living into the moment to the importance of living a joyful life, versus chasing happiness, this episode will have you rethinking your perspective on your business and where you are in your relationship with God.

Growing in business, just as in life, requires that you surround yourself with good people. In this episode of Conquering Business Giants - Dennis, Mack and Tina explore why business leaders struggle with expanding their team. Tune in for a great discussion about overcoming worldly fears, common pitfalls and shortcomings that one can experience when building a winning team. (Proverbs 13:20)Conquering Business Giants podcast is hosted by Dennis Hough, co-hosted by Anthony ‘Mack' Maccagnano & Tina Amrhe

Amidst the COVID-19 virus, change has infiltrated every part of our daily lives and our businesses. The result of so much change and uncertainty sparks fear or doubt of what our future holds, but should it? In this episode of the Conquering Business Giants podcast - Dennis, Mack and Tina discuss the emotions and impact change can have within our lives, how brokenness was never meant to be part of this world, and how God uses change to shape us and mold us, as the potter, and we as the clay.

The highs and lows of business can cloudy your vision or attempt to extinguish the passion you once had for your business. In this episode of Conquering Business Giants - Dennis, Mack and Tina encourage you to rediscover the ‘why' of your business or business leadership calling. The trio discusses the importance of shedding the obscurities of this world and asking God for reassurance of His calling for you, rekindling of the passion from within that only God can provide. (Proverbs 19:21)

Life as a business leader has more than its fair share of ups and downs. In this episode of Conquering Business Giants - Dennis, Mack and Tina explore the challenges and blessings of being a servant leader in today's challenging business environment. From approaching life as a long-distance runner, to enjoying the blessings every step of the way, embracing the role of the servant leader is less about applying technical skills and more about conviction, faith and a heart to serve others.

In this episode of Conquering Business Giants - Dennis, Mack and Tina address the challenge of balancing work, family life, and the many other aspects of our busy lives.From unending To-Do lists to conflicting priorities, the podcast trio wrestles with how to overcome what sometimes feels like a tireless and unsuccessful struggle to get control of our unbalanced business and family life.

In this episode of Conquering Business Giants - Dennis, Mack and Tina examine why ‘worldly success' seems so elusive to most business leaders and how the Bible defines true success. The pursuit of biblically sound success should be a blessing, however pursuit of worldly success will likely lead us astray or disillusion what one knows to be true and blind us to serving God's will for our life. Don't miss this great discussion and how to get back to the basics and off the hamster wheel of business/lif

In Episode 5 of Conquering Business Giants – the trio of Dennis, Mack and Tina discuss what it means to live a life that mirrors one's values & beliefs. At the core of ‘Affirm the Way' is living fully into the life/leader that God has called you to be. (1 Timothy 4:12) Spoiler Alert: Mack brings some really strong points that every business leader should hear and reflect on.

Conquering Business Giants - Episode 4: Dennis, Tina and Mack discuss the ultra-competitiveness of business today and our desire to achieve. When is competitiveness a bad thing and what does the Bible say about our heart and efforts to achieve God's will versus the fruits of our own desire. How to combat a ‘win at all cost' mindset and best serve the mission that God has called you to as a business leader. (1 Corinthians 9:24-27)Hosted by Dennis Hough, Tina Amrhein and Anthony ‘Mack' Maccagnan

In the midst of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the stock market free-falling, scarcity of grocery items, business closures and ever-changing guidelines that impact our lives, families and businesses, Episode 3 sheds light on how we can find peace even in these dark & uncertain times.Dennis, Mack and Tina tackle the topic of putting faith before fear, finding peace amidst the storms of life/business and why it's so important to remain a noble steward of our business and servant to others. (John 14:27)

In Episode 2 of Conquering Business Giants – Dennis, Mack and Tina delve into the importance of embracing God's perfect timing. Whether implementing key business decisions or pursuing the desires of your heart, timing in accordance with God's will, can be the difference between success or failure. (Ecclesiastes 3:1)Hosted by Dennis Hough, and co-hosted by Tina Amrhein and Anthony ‘Mack' Maccagnano; Conquering Business Giants is sponsored by Affirm Consulting and produced by Fritz at GSR Produc

The inaugural episode of Conquering Business Giants – Dennis, Mack and Tina discuss the origin, mission and ‘Why' for launching this business meets Bible podcast. From the challenges of business leadership to challenging business status quo, the Conquering Business Giants co-hosts dive straight into the heart of what should drive us in business (1 Peter 4:10). Hosted by Dennis Hough, Tina Amrhein and Anthony ‘Mack' Maccagnano; produced by Fritz at GSR Productions.