Integrate: Faith & Innovate

In this episode, we sit down with Emily Harburg, CEO and co-founder of PairUp. We talk about her journey as an entrepreneur, the transition of PairUp from being a mentorship-based startup to an AI-powered workplace knowledge-sharing tool, and her goals for the future. We also explore the challenges of adapting to changing market needs, the importance of listening to customers, the role of AI in enhancing workplace productivity and knowledge management, and work-life balance.For more information on Emily and her work, please check out:pairupapp.com#AIandfaith #PairUp #EmilyHarburg

In this week's episode of Integrate: Faith & Innovate, we catch up with Wheaton alumnus Eric Bosshard, who is the CEO of Cleveland Research Company. He shares with us fond memories of his time at college, including the friends he made and the soccer team he played for. After graduating as a business economics major, Bosshard started working in the research business, driven by his passion for the field. Eric is one of two founders, who, along with 43 other partners, launched Cleveland Research Company in June of 2006. Cleveland Research has grown into one of the most respected and influential sell side equity research firms in the business today, one of the highest-ranked research providers to many of the largest hedge funds in the US. Eric emphasizes the importance of integrity, hard work, preparation, and empathy in both his personal and professional life and shares lessons learned from his entrepreneurial journey. For information on Eric and his work, please check out the link below:clevelandresearch.com#ClevelandResearchCompany #faithandwork #entrepreneurialleader #CFI #WheatonAlumni

Join us on a journey as we explore the captivating narratives of Gary and Brayden Gogis, a father-son duo, as they navigate the realms of app design, from crafting SpongeBob games to birthing a unique social media platform named Joybox.Tune in now to be encouraged and challenged!For more information on their work, please check out the links below:joyboxapp.comSpongebob Solitaire Pants#CFI #CFIIntegrate #BraydenGogis #GaryGogis #Appdesign #JoyBox #SpongebobSolitairePants

In this episode of Integrate: Faith & Innovate, our guest host, Bob Doll, talks with Barry Rowan, author of "The Spiritual Art of Business.” They discuss Barry's journey of surrendering his life to Christ, which led to profound spiritual growth and insights into the intersection of faith and work. Through experiences of crisis, surrender, and compassion, Barry shares valuable lessons on leadership, mentoring, and the importance of the journey in personal and professional development. Tune in now to be encouraged and challenged!Barry Rowan has a broad-based executive background and a strong track record of transforming companies from a range of C-Suite roles, primarily in the technology and communications space. For more information on our guest and his latest book, please check out the following links:barrylrowan.comThe Spiritual Art of Business #SpiritualArtofBusiness #BarryRowan #FaithAndFinance #faithandwork #CFI #CFIIntegrate

In this week's episode of Integrate: Faith & Innovate, we talk with Ethan Park, Partner, COO/CFO of Extract Capital. Ethan shares his journey from being born in South Korea, moving to Indiana, transitioning to Toronto, and embracing new challenges with faith and determination. Ethan's career trajectory took unexpected turns, from pursuing a degree in chemistry to venturing into investment banking. Despite initial misgivings about the finance sector, Ethan found himself immersed in the world of mergers and acquisitions, eventually starting a hedge fund. His story emphasizes the importance of faithfulness in work, the integration of Kingdom principles in secular jobs, and the value of trusting in God's guidance.Tune in now to be encouraged and challenged!#FaithAndFinance #CFI #IntegrateFaithandInnovate #Wheaton

In this episode of CFI: Faith & Integrate, we talk with Lu Dong, an entrepreneur based in Tokyo. We talk about his life journey and entrepreneurial experiences, life in Tokyo, his startup app, TakeMe, that connects tourists with the best restaurants in Japan, the challenges he faced during his entrepreneurial journey, and his deep reflection on faith and purpose in life. His journey epitomizes the convergence of ambition and faith, showcasing the profound impact of embracing discomfort in pursuit of meaningful change.Tune in now to be encouraged in your faith!For more information on Lu Dong and his work, please check out the links below:takeme.comUnderstanding The Way: https://a.co/d/dmha1c9#CFIntegrate #CFI #Wheaton #faithandwork #christianentreprenuer #japan

This week on Integrate: Faith & Innovate, we talk with Mark Berg, Lead Adviser and Founder of Timothy Financial Counsel, Inc., who shares his journey from studying psychology to finding his passion in financial planning. Mark discusses the importance of following one's passion, making career pivots, and the role of faith in his life and business. #CFIIntegrate #faithandwork #CFIPodcast #FinancialPlanning #TimothyFinancialCounsel

In this episode, our host, Tommy Lee, engages in a compelling conversation with Joyce Koo Dalrymple, a pastor, speaker, and podcast host. She is a multifaceted individual with a rich background spanning journalism, law, and ministry. Together, they explore Joyce's unique journey and how her diverse experiences have shaped her current role as a pastor and author. They also discuss the significant roles of women in the early church, the need to empower women in church leadership and entrepreneurship today, challenging gender norms, and promoting diversity and inclusion.Tune in now to be encouraged and challenged!#Womeninleadership #Womenintheearlychurch #faithandwork

In this episode of Integrate: Faith & Innovate, our host, Tommy Lee, interviews Dr. Bill Thrasher, a lead faculty member in the Master's Program in Spiritual Formation and Discipleship at Moody Theological Seminary. They talk about the increasing need for spiritual formation in a post-Christian culture, the importance of the Holy Spirit in spiritual growth and prayer during pain and suffering, and finding security in faith and humility.For more information on Dr. Bill Thrasher and his work, please visit victoriouspraying.com#VictoriousPraying #faithandwork #SpiritualFormation #Christianleadership

In this episode of Integrate: Faith & Innovate, our host, Tommy Lee, sits down with ⁠Rebecca McLaughlin⁠, and they discuss her life in Cambridge, her love for writing, and her journey as an author, focusing on her latest book ⁠, No Greater Love⁠. Rebecca walks us through the highs and lows of friendship love—a love that's been neglected and malnourished in our modern world. She draws especially on Jesus in the Gospels and on Paul to show how powerful and precious Christian friendship is and how we can walk through the hurt, loss, and disillusionment that comes from broken friendship trust.Tune in now to learn and grow together! #NoGreaterLove #friendshipandlove #Christianwriters #biblicalfriendship #UpNextPodcast

In this episode of Integrate: Faith & Innovate, our host, Tommy Lee, sits down with author, editor, and speaker ⁠Drew Dyck.⁠ They talk about the process of publishing a book, the transformative power of written words and their impact on spiritual development, and how “showing up” and small acts of faithfulness change everything. Drew also shares with us personal anecdotes and examples from the Bible to highlight the significance of small acts of obedience to God, reflecting on his own journey of getting his books published, and reminds us to stay faithful and patient in trusting God with our dreams and goals.For more information on our guest this week and his work, please check out the links below:⁠www.drewdyck.com/⁠⁠Just Show Up: How Small Acts of Faithfulness Change Everything⁠#Showingup #TrustingGod #faithandwork #UpNextwithTommyLee #ResourceGlobal

In this episode of Integrate: Faith & Innovate, our host Hannah Stolze interviews Tracy Thomas, the Senior Vice President for Advancement at Biblica. Tracy details her faith journey and recalls when she decided to “live under the lordship of Christ instead of just the adjacentship of Christ.” She shares some of the struggles of being a Christian woman in leadership, highlighting the importance of starting your day with God and providing some advice for Christian women in leadership positions.

In this enriching conversation, our guest host, Chris Allen, interviews Dr. Artem Trotsyuk, an educator and investor. They delve into the realms of gene editing, faith-science integration, and the transformative power of innovation. Dr. Trotsyuk's experiences offer valuable insights for individuals navigating their own paths, emphasizing the significance of faith in the face of uncertainty and the integration of one's beliefs with the pursuit of knowledge and innovation.

This week on Integrate: Faith and Innovate, guest host Bob Doll sits down with the incredible Lauren Green McAfee, founder of Stand for Life, ministry director at Hobby Lobby, and author of the new book, "Beyond Our Control." They talk about Lauren and her husband, Michael's journey with adoption, infertility, illness, navigating unexpected circumstances, and the importance of finding hope in God's promises.

In this episode of Integrate: Faith & Innovate, we sit down with Dr. Ingrid Faro, coordinator of the MA in Old Testament program and visiting professor at Northern Seminary in Lisle, Illinois. She shares her journey of facing hardships, abuse, and struggles in her personal life. Despite the challenges, Dr. Faro found solace and strength in her faith in God. She emphasizes the need to acknowledge and address evil and suffering while also finding hope and healing through scripture and personal experiences.Tune in now and be encouraged!

In this episode of Integrate, we sit down with Tim Buhler, who shares his journey of amalgamating his engineering experience with ministry. He expounds on his work with a manufacturing company that employs inmates in a maximum-security prison. He highlights the importance of providing inmates with meaningful work and opportunities to build vocational and social skills; Tim also discusses success stories of inmates who have gone on to secure employment and start their own businesses.Tune in now to be inspired!

This week on Integrate: Faith & Innovate, we speak with Ben Smithee, CEO of The Smithee Group. Ben explains his entrepreneurial background and his calling and journey in starting The Smithee Group. He also shares the importance of integrating faith and work, some practical ways he incorporates them, and how you can. Tune in now to learn more!

Join us as we speak with David Fleming, a 19-year-old Yale University student, Releevum (a trigger point release device) creator, and a two-time competitor on American Ninja Warrior. David shares his impactful insights on motivation, overcoming obstacles, and coping with pain.

Join us as we speak with Andrew Kemmetmueller, the Managing Director at Elevate Innovation. Andrew shares his background and passion for discovery. He describes his desire to bring others up and provides insights on how to build successful teams. Andrew concludes by sharing some of the projects Elevate is working on and their long-term goals.

Join us as we hear from Lauren Stibgen, an operations leader in the private wealth/family office industry. Lauren details her upbringing and how a career change led her to come to faith. She explains how her faith impacts her work in HR and influences how she leads and assesses performance. Lauren concludes by sharing how finding a community of Christian women has been an essential part of her faith journey.

Join us as we speak with Robin John, Founding Member and Chief Executive Officer of Eventide Asset Management. Robin explains the importance of companies who want to love and improve the world, outlines six stakeholders that are our neighbors in business, and provides a framework Eventide uses to help companies love their neighbors. Robin also shares his passion for investing and its power to change the world. Tune in now to learn more and be inspired! For more information on our guest and his work, please check out the link below: EventideInvestments.com#EventideAssetManagement #EventideInvestments #RobinJohn #Faithfulbusinesses #Faithandbusiness

As we commemorate the life of one of the 21st century's most influential church leaders, Tim Keller, today we are excited to share an interview that our guest host, Bob Doll, recently conducted with Collin Hansen, the author of the new book "Timothy Keller: His Spiritual and Intellectual Formation."

We hear from Heather Holleman, an associate teaching professor at Penn State. We explore her book: The Six Conversations: Pathways to Connecting in an Age of Isolation and Incivility. Heather explains the 4 key mindsets and 3 goals of conversation we need to have successful conversations. She details how we can ask questions in all the ways it means to be human. Heather concludes by describing how we can integrate our faith into our conversations.

Join us as we hear from Steve Goldsmith, the Head of Product at Atlassian. Steve shares his journey in the technology field, outlines his leadership style and desire to help team members grow and thrive, discusses some of the shifts in his company due to the pandemic, and concludes by sharing how his career opportunities have arisen through his faith in God. Don't miss out on this episode!

Join us as we hear from Luke Dooley, the President and CEO of OCEAN Programs. Luke shares about his current role at OCEAN, his vocational journey, and his passion for developing healthy leaders and sustainable businesses.

Join us as we hear from Al Lopus, the CEO, and co-founder of Best Christian Workplaces Institute. He speaks about his new book: Road to Flourishing: Eight Keys to Boost Employee Engagement and Well-Being. Al discusses how his organization started and its mission, outlines the eight keys to employee engagement and encourages leaders to be innovative and open to feedback.

Join us as we hear from Ted Esler, the President of Missio Nexus. He speaks about his new book: The Innovation Crisis: Creating Disruptive Influence in the Ministry You Lead, describes his current role and career journey, the need for innovation in the church today, and what steps faith-based organizations can take to create an innovative community.

Fall disconnected the work that we do and our worship of God. Kara Martin, the author of Workship, is here to talk to us about ways to bridge the sacred-secular divide in our work environment. She also shares insights from her article on Precarious Work Environment and the Gift of Routine Space, People, and Purpose.

How can we have charitable discourse in a world of conflict? Join us in this podcast as we learn from Dr. Theon Hill, Associate Professor of Communication at Wheaton College. He shares lessons on how to engage and navigate difficult conversations with us.

We hear from Bishop Claude Alexander as he speaks about his book Necessary Christianity: What Jesus Shows We Must Be and Do. Bishop Alexander outlines what Jesus shows us to do around calling and direction. Next, he shares the influence that Dr. Martin Luther King had on him. To conclude, Bishop Alexander challenges us to reach out to those in the margins and highlights how we can strengthen our faith and relationship with God.

Join us as we speak with Christeen Rico, the founder of Dream Bigger Ventures, who previously worked in the Silicon Valley tech industry, most recently with Apple. She shares how her desire to know God's love led to a deeper and more personal faith. Christeen explains how she learned that work matters to God and revealed how she integrated faith and work during her time in Silicon Valley. She concludes by discussing her current work with Dream Bigger Ventures and her calling to serve those in the Philippines.

Join us as we speak with Dr. Derek Schuurman, a Professor of Computer Science at Calvin University. He is the co-author of A Christian Field Guide to Technology for Engineers and Designers. Dr. Schuurman discusses how technology is neither the savior nor the villain, that technology is influenced by dreams and is not neutral, and how Christians involved in designing and making technology can work in a way that glorifies God.

Guest host Alec Hill interviews Dr. Roger Parrott, the President of Belhaven University. They discuss the new book: Opportunity Leadership: Stop Planning and Start Getting Results. Dr. Parrott details how planning is crippling our society, and how to trust God like a sailboat and lead like a baseball manager without fear of risks or failure.

We hear from Liz Richardson, the Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Captivate Collective. She discusses her journey of finding her calling in customer advocacy, shares how she integrates faith and work and encourages us to keep work in its place and not to place our value in it.

We speak with Paul Schaller, a former CEO of Quest Aircraft and current board member of CFI. He describes his career journey, his growth in integrating faith and work, and overcoming failures in business.

In this episode of Integrate: Faith & Innovate, we hear from Dr. Paul White, a psychologist and the co-author of the book: Making Things Right at Work. Dr. White details the common elements of a toxic work environment, how toxic workplaces can be redeemed, and the languages of appreciation in the workplace.

Join us as we hear from Tony Bancroft, the lead animator for some of Disney's most classic films: Beauty and the Beast, the Lion King, Aladdin, and Mulan. Tony discusses his career path, insights on the creative process, and changes he has seen over the 30 years he has spent in the animation industry.

What does it mean to be a follower of Christ in a secular space, and how can we boldly talk about our faith? Join the Senior Creative Executive at Amazon Studios, Traci Blackwell, as she shares her journey in the entertainment industry and her experience and insights on living out and sharing her faith in a secular workplace.

In this episode of Integrate: Faith & Innovate, we discuss teaching faith and work with Dr. Keith Johnson, a Professor of Theology at Wheaton and Director of Theological Integration at CFI. Dr. Johnson shares his journey from Pastor to Professor, how he teaches his students to integrate faith in the marketplace, and some encouraging traits of this generation of students.

In this episode of Integrate: Faith & Innovate, we hear from Susan Davis who has worked with many different cultures. She shares her career journey, the skills and lessons she has learned along the way, and how to serve and love those in other cultures.

In this episode of Integrate: Faith & Innovate, our guest host, Lindsey Fleming talks with Jonathan Banks, the Chief Operating Officer at Urban Outreach Foundation. He discusses the importance of prioritization, how to raise and motivate young people, and how leaders have impacted his life.

In this episode of Integrate: Faith & Innovate, we hear from Kristin Colber-Baker, a seasoned executive with experience in Finance, Talent Development, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. She is currently a member of the Board of Directors for Fresh Del Monte and Compassion International. Kirsten highlights some of the challenges in transitioning into different roles and some of the responsibilities she took on throughout her career, the importance of diversity in the workplace, and her life purpose and passion of advancing female leaders.

We speak with Anne Snyder, the editor-in-chief of Comment magazine. She explains what Comment Magazine is and their mission of equipping leaders and promoting public theology. Anne shares how she integrates her faith into her roles of leading a team and writing articles. She discusses how she champions Christian principles into modern, relatable, and challenging questions and stories. Anne concludes by exploring how the pandemic has led many to soul-searching and how Christians can help fill the need for revival.

God calls Christians to participate in His redemptive mission in every sphere of life. Every corner, every square inch of society can flourish as God intends, and Christians of any vocation can become agents of that flourishing. In this latest of the CFI podcast, Integrate, our guest host William Adjei talks with author Amy Sherman on the multifaceted, a biblically grounded framework for enacting God's call to seek the shalom of our communities in six arenas of civilizational life (The Good, The True, The Beautiful, The Just, The Prosperous, and The Sustainable).

We speak with Kevin Miller, the Founder and Principal Consultant of Popular Demand Strategy Group and Former Vice President of Marketing for C12. He discusses listening to God's calling, the significance of working with excellence, and strategies for authentic and resilient branding.

Join Dr. Hannah Stolze and FT Chong as they speak with Bonnie Jo Wurzbacher who reflects on key takeaways from her work both at non-profit and profit companies such as World Vision International and the Coca-Cola Company. What is the overlap in managing non-profit versus for-profit companies and what are the key differences? Through it all, Bonnie Jo communicates how her faith grew throughout her business journey, and how God seeks to mold us on each of our own paths.

Join Dr. Hannah Stolze and FT Chong as they speak with Leslie Dunlap, founder and CEO at Dunlap Consulting, about how her faith enriches her approach to lobbying and policy creation for the tech industry.

Join Dr. Hannah Stolze and Julia Oltmanns as they speak with Abigail Doust, Coach Trainer at Equipping for Impact, about how his faith enriches her approach to leadership and empowerment.

Join Dr. Hannah Stolze and FT Chong as they speak with Steve Wilhite, Senior Vice President, Schneider Electric Energy & Sustainability Services, about how his faith enriches his stewardship of energy and the environment.

Join Dr. Hannah Stolze and Dr. FT Chong as they speak with Mark Phillips, founder of 11 Tribes Ventures, about how entrepreneurs can harness the power of purpose. Mark brings unique insight on the challenges and opportunities for purpose-driven investing and entrepreneurship in a post-COVID world.

Join Dr. Hannah Stolze and Dr. FT Chong as they speak with Dr. Ken Barnes about how to conduct business as a Christian in our capitalist economy. Dr. Barnes brings unique insight on the morality of economics and applies them to the post-pandemic openings.