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Learn the power of believing through stories that stick in your mind and heart. Each interview will inspire you to walk in the calling and gifting that God has placed within you. Join hosts Bernie Torrence and Carol Yoder as they introduce you to men and women who are on the cutting edge of values-based leadership and who walk the talk. They are problem-solvers and pace-setters in this world. Hear the defining moments that changed these leaders from the inside out. We trust that you will become a believer and a living stone so that people will be drawn to you.

La Red Business Network


    • Apr 6, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 70 EPISODES


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    Randy Kitzmiller_Marketplace Ministry

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 54:52


    Marketplace Ministry is hosted by The Well Winesburg and Bernie Torrence. In this episode, Randy Kitzmiller shares his journey in learning how to partner with God in the marketplace.

    Ken Stoltzfus_Marketplace Ministry

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 25:24


    Marketplace Ministry is hosted at The Well Winesburg by Bernie Torrence. Speaker and guest, Ken Stoltzfus, shared his rich history of both church and marketplace ministry.

    Dr. David Migliore, Solomon's Temple

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2022 16:04


    Join Bernie Torrence and Dr. Dave Migliore on exploring Solomon's Temple.

    Pastor David Stutzman: The Victorio Strainer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 28:42


    On this episode we will talk about the Victorio Strainer and how it is used in processing fruits and vegetables. This kitchen instrument can teach us many lessons about life and living in "Victorio!" If you feel like you've been cut, cooked, pressed or strained, then we celebrate the sweet fragrance that emanates from a life surrendered to God.

    Legacy Ridge: The Speed of Trust

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 24:56


    In this 8-week series we are excited to present life lessons from Jerry and Jerri Lee Anderson. The dynamic couple has been married for more than 50 years and has experienced many things. How did they navigate life from a humble mobile home in California to a penthouse property in Juno Beach? They will be sharing on the power of trust, hard work and partnership with God and explain how He guided and directed their lives.

    Lance Wallnau Speaks About Culture Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2021 28:45


    Join us as we listen in on a message by Lance Wallnau about culture change in which he mentions the ministry of La Red and meeting the founder John Schrock. We hope you enjoy it!

    God is Preparing You in Private

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2021 39:22


    In this podcast, we listen to Jerry Anderson speaking to a church in 2008 about how God prepared David in private to fight Goliath in public. If you feel like you are invisible - don't worry! God has a way of taking the unseen and preparing you for the right time and place to exhibit His glory!

    Denny Drennen

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 33:26


    In this interview we hear from Denny Drennen, who recently celebrated 40 years of sobriety. He is a successful business man and one who has walked through the valleys and seen God move in his life.

    Sharyn Braunstine: A Changed Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2021 25:35


    In this podcast you will hear about the power of hope and identity. Sharyn Braunstine was an early adapter to Values-Based Leadership. She has accomplished more than she ever imagined and had fun doing it.

    Welcome to The Challenge to Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 24:41


    Do you desire to overcome things in your life that keep you from being all that God has called you to be? We invite you to join The Challenge to Change, where we journey together one day at a time, experiencing metamorphosis and then changing from caterpillar to pillar. To register and for information go to www.lared.org.

    The 7 Pillars of Success Audio Book: Chapter 4—The Pillar of Hard Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 17:41


    An audio version of The Pillar of Hard Work, Part Two, Chapter Four of the book The 7 Pillars of Success as read by Bernie Torrence. The Pillar: Ill-gotten gain brings no lasting happiness; right living does. Do you know a hard working man? He shall be successful and stand before kings. Lazy men are soon poor; hard workers get rich. Work harder and become a leader; be lazy and never succeed. A wise youth makes hay while the sun shines, but what a shame to see a lad who sleeps away his hour of opportunity.

    Coach Dan: Let's Go!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 25:01


    Coach Dan is a motivator. He is a champion. He is a coach, a mentor and a sponsor to many. His story is one of overcoming the enemy of excess. This message is also the cornerstone of our PREcovery experience known as “The Challenge to Change"—an adventure of personal discovery and development.

    Jerry Anderson: Reviewing God's Faithfulness

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2021 22:21


    Jerry Anderson and Bernie Torrence reminisce and review God's faithfulness.

    Mike Poulin: Duplication, Multiplication

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2021 29:28


    The most important thing is not about where I've been, but about who we are following. Mike Poulin shares about how God has been faithful to shape us in the hard places in our life. As we yield to God we gain yield (fruit) in our lives.

    Solomon's Porch: Week 8—One Day More

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2021 4:52


    In this Week 8 of Solomon's Porch you will hear such wisdom—it will support you through each "one day" for the rest of your days. Follow along in the booklet Wisdom for Today's Leaders, pages 41-42.

    The 7 Pillars of Success Audio Book: The Epilogue

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 7:22


    An audio version of The Epilogue, The 7 Vows of Success from the book The 7 Pillars of Success as read by Bernie Torrence, pages 105-107.

    Nestor Ochoa: Reflecting on 'The Charge'

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 25:48


    In this podcast, Nestor Ochoa reflects on the things he has learned from the 7 Pillars...no 8!...now 9!...and counting! He takes us back to his journey with the men who gave him The Charge that changed his future. He also shares the power of transformation not only in our personal lives, but in the lives of those we love.

    Jim Corbett: Surrender and Sponsorship

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 28:54


    What does it mean to surrender and how do we go about it? In this transparent conversation with Jim Corbett, you get a glimpse into his journey of sobriety and victory by surrender. This conversation is part of the Challenge to Change precovery program by La Red Business Network.

    Bernie Torrence: Can Not Sir

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2021 26:18


    In this episode we talk about the four steps of sobriety: Surrender, Share, Amends and Guidance.

    Bernie Torrence: Giving God Our Defects

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 30:21


    Defects and shortcomings can trip us up in life. But we serve a God who is ready to take all our defects and shortcomings and exchange them for a new life in Him and daily surrender to Him. In this episode Bernie Torrence describes what it means to live on "God's assembly line" and to how to yield our defects to Him. For more information contact lared.org.

    Invitation to Enter 28-Day Chrysalis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2021 17:14


    You have just completed the first week of The Challenge to Change! In that 7-day journey you met Coach Dan and Mr. Nate and were introduced to the Heirloom Seed Principle of the week. You were challenged by Nestor Ochoa and Jerry Anderson. What a blessing to hear the scripture in the book Wisdom for Today's Leaders and follow God's leading to this point. Now you have a choice to continue into Chrysalis for four weeks to meet more pillars from the book The 7 Pillars of Success, and hear more from the friends you have already met. The journey takes us to the inner place with God and allows Him the opportunity to take us from crawling to flying. We hope you will meet us there! Get on the bus and take the journey together with us!

    The 7 Pillars of Success Audio Book: Chapter 8—The Charge

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 21:33


    An audio version of The Charge, Chapter 8 of the book The 7 Pillars of Success as read by Bernie Torrence.

    The 7 Pillars of Success Audio Book: Chapter 7—The Pillar of Self-Control

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2021 14:57


    An audio version of The Pillar of Self Control, Part Four Chapter 7 of the book The 7 Pillars of Success as read by Bernie Torrence. The Pillar: A man without self-control is as defenseless as a city without walls. Do not follow the example of the wicked. Avoid their haunts for evil men don't sleep until they've done their evil deeds. Above all else, guard your affections. For they influence everything else in your life.

    The 7 Pillars of Success Audio Book: Chapter 6b—The Pillar of Common Sense

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2021 18:54


    An audio version of The Pillar of Common Sense, Part Three Chapter 6 of the book The 7 Pillars of Success as read by Bernie Torrence. The Pillar: A man who knows right from wrong and has good judgment and common sense is happier than the man who is immensely rich! For such wisdom is far more valuable than precious jewels. Nothing compares to it.

    Dr. David Migliore: Understanding Compulsive Behavior

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2021 24:48


    Understanding compulsive behavior is key to walking in the fullness of the things God has for us. Dr. David Migliore breaks it down for us in ways we can understand ourselves better and God better.

    Solomon's Porch: Common Sense

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2021 4:41


    A rebuke to a man of common sense is more effective than a hundred lashes on the back of a rebel. (Prov. 17:10) What if you could sit at the feet of Solomon, the wisest man who ever lived, and ask him questions? Solomon's Porch is part of our Living Stones Podcast and will bring you a weekly devotional based on Wisdom for Today's Leaders and is hosted by Bernie Torrence. To learn more about La Red Business Network visit www.lared.org.

    Heirloom Seed: The Principle of Common Sense

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 28:19


    We invite you to "stay on the bus with us" to travel a journey of discovery and awakening. In this season we hear the founder of the principles, John Schrock, in this series called "Heirloom Seed". He has since passed, but his words and his voice were captured for each principle. Gail Crites also joins us as we RoundTable™ by listening and commenting on what we underlined.

    Coach Dan: The Vow of Common Sense

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2020 28:08


    Here the prayer of St. Francis and why it is so important in our PREcovery journey. Coach Dan is a motivator. He is a champion. He is a coach, a mentor and a sponsor to many. This message is one in our precovery experience known as “The Awakening"—an adventure of personal discovery and development.

    The 7 Pillars of Success: Chapter 6a—The Vow of Wise Planning

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2020 17:53


    An audio version of Part Three, Chapter 6a: The Pillar of Wise Planning as read by Bernie Torrence. The Pillar: Any enterprise is built on wise planning becomes strong through common sense and profits wonderfully by keeping abreast of the facts.

    The Christmas Chrysalis

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 7:00


    Solomon's Porch: Effective Planning

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2020 4:35


    We should make plans, counting on God to direct us. (Prov. 16:9) What if you could sit at the feet of Solomon, the wisest man who ever lived, and ask him questions? Solomon's Porch is part of our Living Stones Podcast and will bring you a weekly devotional based on Wisdom for Today's Leaders and is hosted by Bernie Torrence. To learn more about La Red Business Network visit www.lared.org.

    Coach Dan: The Vow of Wise Planning

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2020 26:45


    Learn why a 24-hour plan is so powerful and how we make our plans, but are asking God to direct our steps. Coach Dan is a motivator. He is a champion. He is a coach, a mentor and a sponsor to many. This message is one in our precovery experience known as “The Awakening"—an adventure of personal discovery and development.

    Heirloom Seed: The Principle of Planning

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 31:38


    We invite you to "stay on the bus with us" to travel a journey of discovery and awakening. In this season we hear the founder of the principles, John Schrock, in this series called "Heirloom Seed". He has since passed, but his words and his voice were captured for each principle. Gail Crites also joins us as we RoundTable™ by listening and commenting on what we underlined.

    The 7 Pillars of Success Audio Book: Chapter 5—The Pillar of Humility

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2020 15:53


    An audio version of The Pillar of Humility, Part Two Chapter 5 of the book The 7 Pillars of Success as read by Bernie Torrence. The Pillar: True humility and respect for the Lord leads a man to riches, honor and long life. When a man is trying to please God, he makes even his worst enemies to be at peace with him. Since God is directing our steps, why try to understand everything that happens along the way?

    Solomon's Porch: Humility

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 4:21


    True humility and respect for the Lord lead a man to riches, honor and long life. (Prov. 22:4) What if you could sit at the feet of Solomon, the wisest man who ever lived, and ask him questions? Solomon's Porch is part of our Living Stones Podcast and will bring you a weekly devotional based on Wisdom for Today's Leaders and is hosted by Bernie Torrence. To learn more about La Red Business Network visit www.lared.org.

    Dr. David Smuin: The Secret Chambers of Our Heart

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 30:27


    Dr. David Smuin takes us to the tabernacle and the secret chambers of our heart. If you have a desire to be free from the things that hold you back in your job, relationships with others and with God, then this podcast is for you!

    Heirloom Seed: The Principle of Humility

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 26:12


    We invite you to "stay on the bus with us" to travel a journey of discovery and awakening. In this season we hear the founder of the principles, John Schrock, in this series called "Heirloom Seed". He has since passed, but his words and his voice were captured for each principle. Gail Crites also joins us as we RoundTable™ by listening and commenting on what we underlined.

    Coach Dan: The Vow of Humility

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 29:55


    Examining our personal defects or shortcomings of character can lead us to wholeness and abundance. Receive a new heart through grace and renew your mind with daily choices of faith. Coach Dan is a motivator. He is a champion. He is a coach, a mentor and a sponsor to many. This message is one in our precovery experience known as “The Awakening"—an adventure of personal discovery and development.

    Heirloom Seed: The Principle of Hard Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 24:57


    We invite you to "stay on the bus with us" to travel a journey of discovery and awakening. In this season we hear the founder of the principles, John Schrock, in this series called "Heirloom Seed". He has since passed, but his words and his voice were captured for each principle. Gail Crites also joins us as we RoundTable™ by listening and commenting on what we underlined.

    Solomon's Porch: Hard Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 6:06


    Work hard and become a leader; be lazy and never succeed. (Prov. 12:24) What if you could sit at the feet of Solomon, the wisest man who ever lived, and ask him questions? Solomon's Porch is part of our Living Stones Podcast and will bring you a weekly devotional based on Wisdom for Today's Leaders and is hosted by Bernie Torrence. To learn more about La Red Business Network visit www.lared.org.

    Coach Dan: The Vow of Hard Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2020 23:43


    What does hard work have to do with our journey of precovery? Today Coach Dan discusses being willing to put in the hard work of taking a moral inventory of our lives. Hear stories of leaving things better than we found them and what it means to be a good steward of the things God has placed in our lives, including relationships. Coach Dan is a motivator. He is a champion. He is a coach, a mentor and a sponsor to many. This message is one in our precovery experience known as “The Awakening"—an adventure of personal discovery and development.

    The 7 Pillars of Success Audio Book: Chapter 3—The Vow of Generosity

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2020 19:59


    An audio version of The Pillar of Generosity Part Two, Chapter Three of the book The 7 Pillars of Success as read by Bernie Torrence. The Pillar: Don't be conceited, sure of your own wisdom. Instead, trust and reverence God and turn your back on evil; when you do that, then you will be given renewed health and vitality. Honor God by giving Him the first part of all your income and He will fill your barns with wheat and barley and overflow your wine vats with the finest wines.

    Solomon's Porch: Generosity

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2020 7:24


    It is possible to give away and become richer! (Prov. 11:24a). What if you could sit at the feet of Solomon, the wisest man who ever lived, and ask him questions? Solomon's Porch is part of our Living Stones Podcast and will bring you a weekly devotional based on Wisdom for Today's Leaders and is hosted by Bernie Torrence. To learn more about La Red Business Network visit www.lared.org.

    Heirloom Seed: The Principle of Generosity

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 20:15


    We invite you to "stay on the bus with us" to travel a journey of discovery and awakening. In this season we hear the founder of the principles, John Schrock, in this series called "Heirloom Seed". He has since passed, but his words and his voice were captured for each principle. Gail Crites also joins us as we RoundTable™ by listening and commenting on what we underlined.

    Coach Dan Schlager - The Vow of Generosity

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 23:33


    Have you ever received more from giving than getting? The Vow of Generosity leads us through a discussion of greed and stinginess vs. being open handed and having more than enough. Reach out. Bring someone along. And see what God can do with a generous spirit. Coach Dan is a motivator. He is a champion. He is a coach, a mentor and a sponsor to many. This message is one in our precovery experience known as “The Awakening"—an adventure of personal discovery and development.

    Heirloom Seed: The Principle of Honesty

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2020 25:18


    We invite you to "stay on the bus with us" to travel a journey of discovery and awakening. In this season we hear the founder of the principles, John Schrock, in this series called "Heirloom Seed". He has since passed, but his words and his voice were captured for each principle. Gail Crites also joins us as we RoundTable™ by listening and commenting on what we underlined.

    Solomon's Porch: Honesty

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2020 4:50


    A little gained honestly is better than a great wealth gotten by dishonest means. (Prov.) 16:8 What if you could sit at the feet of Solomon, the wisest man who ever lived, and ask him questions? Solomon's Porch is part of our Living Stones Podcast and will bring you a weekly devotional based on Wisdom for Today's Leaders and is hosted by Bernie Torrence. To learn more about La Red Business Network visit www.lared.org.

    Jerry Anderson: Be Part of the Snowball

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2020 23:36


    Do you have a big dream? In this episode Jerry shares how seeds of a vision planted 10 years ago are now bearing fruit through collaboration. Small snowballs can quickly "snowball" into something beyond what we can imagine.

    The 7 Pillars of Success Audio Book: Chapter 2—The Pillar of Honesty

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2020 21:32


    An audio version of The Pillar of Honesty, Part Two, Chapter Two of the book The 7 Pillars of Success as read by Bernie Torrence. The Pillar: It is better to be poor and honest than rich and dishonest. A little gained honestly, is better than a great wealth gotten by dishonest means. God demands fairness in every business deal. He established this principle.

    Jackie B: Attitude of a Champion

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 34:23


    A story takes us into the heart of the matter! Join Jackie B as she tells her story of attitude and her heart to continue to learn. The Fresh Bread series will bring you stories of people on the discovery and adventure journey. Be challenged and inspired by the people you might pass in the street or see in the grocery store and just might be champions!

    Coach Dan Schlager: The Vow of Honesty

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2020 29:00


    How do you define honesty? It's more than following the rules—it's about honesty ruling in our hearts. Coach Dan is a motivator. He is a champion. He is a coach, a mentor and a sponsor to many. This message is one in our precovery experience known as “The Awakening"—an adventure of personal discovery and development.

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