Whitestone Podcast

How about some world-famous sports figures? Michael Jordan. David Beckham. Arnold Palmer. And…Junior Bridgeman? Forbes magazine listed these four at the top of one of their lists…but for what? Just who is Junior Bridgeman and why is he on that list? Join Kevin as we dive into the life of the amazing Junior Bridgeman, the elite NBA player turned hamburger slinger! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

What about modern pinnacles of higher education in the U.S. like Harvard, Yale, and Princeton—places that have entrenched antisemitism and other -isms in the life of the university? Are these institutions that were founded for training members of the Christian clergy smart or savvy? How did such institutions start out so eager to be Christian then ultimately become much the very opposite? Join Kevin as we take a broad look at the commonplace drifting into foolishness, specifically of Christian institutions! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

The privilege each of us has—each and every day—is to be a good steward in each and every role we're appointed to! And that's exactly what most everyone who pursues excellence puts their mind to—being a great steward! That's because we find ourselves attracted to what great minds accomplish. To be sure, we see there seems to be a strong correlation between great minds and great stewardship. But the evidence is that God has a different take on that!  Join Kevin as we dive into the believer's reality that a right heart begets extraordinary stewardships! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

Meet a young person called Eric, a student at a modern Christian university, a serious believer who was navigating through a difficult life-decision. The question is, was Eric limiting God by the way he was choosing direction in that process? Or not? And haven't all seasoned Christians found themselves facing that very type of dilemma? Join Kevin as we discuss how to discern God's will for our lives—even when events and circumstances make things seem unclear! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

Today, this episode is all about the local church at Antioch in the early days. Do you remember some of the particulars that Dr. Luke and the Apostle Paul documented about that extraordinary church? Well, for two thousand years, Antioch has been an amazing model for local churches desiring high impact for God's mission. Join Kevin as we walk through the nine key lessons for our churches that we can glean from the church at Antioch! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

Throughout history, many churches and congregants do not proclaim the gospel manifested in God's better covenant, the New Covenant. Instead, they often tend to publicly take condemning political positions and emphasize the importance of the Mosaic Law in their daily lives. But Jesus died on the Cross in the fulfillment of the New Covenant. Is this a problem? If not, why not? Join Kevin as we dive into what some churches throughout history have often proclaimed, indeed proclaimed in effective substitution of God's grace and the New Covenant! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

Are good deeds a part of God's Great Commission? We all should know the great charge that Jesus gave to His disciples both before the Cross and after His Ascension—to go forth, to witness, to make disciples. And Jesus told us all what the two great commandments are: to love God and to love our neighbors. So, what about good deeds—do they help or obscure the Great Commission? Join Kevin as we dive into both the Great Commission and what we can rightly label Good Deeds Theology! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

If you know you are going to inherit a massive amount in the coming years, would it change your priorities? Your financial behavior? Look, in the world of finance, it's routine to calculate the expected future values of current investments. But when it comes to your personal situation, how much present value do you think you should count on when calculating future value? Join Kevin as we take a fun look at believers' fascinating reality from the Bible: the present value of all things! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

Few people had more impact in the world stage of politics the last hundred years than Henry Kissinger, a German-Jewish emigrant to America that dealt with the world's foremost leaders as National Security Advisor and then Secretary of State for the United States. What an interesting life! But what was Kissinger's real core, his guiding light? Join Kevin as he gives a penetrating summary of Kissinger's life and approaches and contrasts Kissinger to two other famous persons in focus and impact! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

What did you think of Dr. Fauci and his handling of the six-feet distancing protocol during the COVID pandemic? Months after the COVID pandemic ended, he testified to Congress that the six-feet protocol was a “decision that wasn't based on data.” But he certainly didn't project that earlier…while Americans stood like sheep on separated circles in their grocery stores. Look, we all need to have an attitude and process that moves us from smart to savvy in our workplace lives and our spiritual lives. Join Kevin as we dive into the topic of blanks that need to be filled in! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

So, how do you address a bad filter in your life when you find it? A “bad filter,” you might say? What's a bad filter? Yes, that's when someone—a church, a denomination, a pastor, a teacher—occupies spiritual space between you and the Word of God…and that intermediary wrongly handles, distorts, or ignores truth from the Word. This has been happening since the time of Paul and his pointing out what a “different gospel” was about. And that's been true from then until today. Join Kevin as we dive into the topic of “the Word of God and bad filters.”  // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

Are you limiting God and what He might be directing you to in your life? Abraham was a man of faith who also listened to God. But the Israelites rescued by God's hand from slavery in Egypt would not listen to God; therefore, God gave them the Mosaic Law. Yes, the Law was Plan B for the Israelites, and it came because the Israelites limited themselves from listening to God! How about believers today…and how about you—are you limiting the voice of God in your life? Join Kevin as we dive in the extraordinary reality of “man limiting the voice of God, then and now!” // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

Just what is the gospel? Believe it or not, this word is one of the most misdefined and ravaged words in the history of Christianity…that very truth acknowledged so very early by the Apostle Paul himself in his letter to the Galatians! Is the gospel the top priority for Christians, especially American Christians? Join Kevin as he takes a frank tour through use and abuse of the word “gospel” then and now! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

Sustained marketing success is crucial for every great organization to last. So, what does do it take for that to happen? Well, the answer is several great alignments identified and working in concert with one another on a sustained basis. Join Kevin as we delve into marketing, alignments, and, yes, the three greatest alignments ever! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

There's a principle that some observers of politics and business use to analyze very successful people: winning by losing. So, what does that mean? And where and how can that principle be fruitfully applied in our lives serving Christ? Join Kevin as we take a revealing look at the principle of winning by losing! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

Intergenerational indebtedness has been the two-ton elephant left largely undiscussed in American political dialogue. The United States is $36 trillion in debt and currently has an additional estimated $78 trillion additional unfunded commitments? Is this OK? Should these realities be more highly prioritized by Congress? And what about intergenerational indebtedness and inheritance when it comes to our personal lives? Join Kevin as we dive into the topic of intergenerational indebtedness! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

Have you ever been to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington Virginia? Or perhaps a similar place in England or France? That kind of tomb represents someone who was faithful in serving their country but their remains could not be identified. Well, God knows everyone who's ever lived, but Jesus only truly “knows” those who believe in Him. And that's good news for those who are born again as believers in Christ! Join us as we dive into the episode titled “About the Unknown Believer.” // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

Have you ever wondered about companies or churches that seem to have little, solid direction, ineffective anchoring to the savviness that it takes to thrive? Have you seen nations fall apart the past several decades —either officially or unofficially? Have you seen families who seem to consistently thrive while other families careen around listlessly, blown about by the winds of the day? Join Kevin as we take a dive into the important dimensions both individual and organizational strength and greatness: the mindset and the establishing of a framework for fruitful savviness! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

Here's a sentence to read and ponder: the average Christian is…average! What's your immediate, visceral response to that? Is God measuring you at all as a believer…or does His grace remove any expectations of obedience for Christians? And, if and when God does measure His children, how and what does He measure? Our compliance with Mosaic Law? Our social action? Our making of disciples of Christ? Join Kevin as we make a direct, forthright, and bracing dive into the topic of “The Average Christian is…Average.” // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

Are you really getting everything out of life that God intends you to? The first episode in this series about “limits” asserted many Christians have a self-imposed mindset of settling for less. But is that the abundance that we should expect from God? Far from simplistic assertions about the prosperity gospel or the like, Kevin explores the reality of the amazing journey of “settling for Christ!” // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

Do you think we need better “kings” (better government personnel) or do we need a better approach to laws in America? Well, there's a quite colorful yet very instructive history of kings and laws in God's economy over the millennia. And now many folks are getting a very healthy dose of government involvement in their lives. So, just how should believers receive that? Join Kevin as he takes a penetrating, thoughtful, sweeping look at the key markers of kings and laws in God's economy! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

So, what are the prospects for Christianity in the future? Are you optimistic? Pessimistic? What are the prospects for Christianity in the future if it were up to the actions of Christians like you? And a related question is: just who are the prospects for Christianity in the future? Join Kevin as we do a deep dive into the world of strategic marketing, macro prospects, and micro prospects for Christianity in the future! Get ready to be challenged…and inspired! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

Do you measure your life in God more by your striving to keep the law of Moses or by your Spirit-led, powerful witness and discipling for Christ? Or put another way, just where is your true obedience: to the keeping of Old Testament Law or to the proclamation of and discipling in service to the New Covenant offering of Christ and Him crucified? Join Kevin as he dives into the privilege of believers' obedience to God…with our podcast episode titled “Powerful New-Covenant Obedience.” // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

Do you like the saying that “the one who dies with most toys wins?” Are you working to ensure a certain level of resources to be vested with your children or grandchildren? So, from a Christian personal-finance perspective, should you personally work more to die broke or die invested? Or more directly, do you work right now more to die broke or die invested? Just what is God's guidance for us? Join Kevin as we dive into this proposition: best to die broke or die invested? // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

Have you been paying attention over the years to a person or a married couple who are exemplary in their Christlike, effective ministering to others…both as individuals and together in their marriage? Do you think Christ views marriages as yoked in service to Him…all the while with each marriage partner also ministering as an individual representing Christ? Join Kevin as he gives a penetrating review of the fruit-bearing lives of real-life globe-trotting missionary pastors Howard Cummings and Margie Cummings…and be prepared to be challenged to a fresh greatness! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

Have you ever listened to an amazingly smart person who has built a false construct politically or theologically, a construct that benefits them to the exclusion of others? In contrast, have you listened to an amazingly savvy person who adjusts, collaborates, and innovates for mutual betterment? And, hey, which of these two profiles do you mostly closely resemble? Join Kevin as we take a look at the foundations of pursuing and sustaining fruitful savviness! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

Why is there so much astounding financial prosperity in so many countries around the world today…yet some countries have relatively little? Well, one huge reason is the great collaborative stewardship of free trade…welcomed by some nations, closed off by others. Yet most folks in a place like America tend to take free trade for granted…or sometimes actually oppose it! And what about the Kingdom and how the Great Commission aligns with free trade principles? Join Kevin as we dive into the topic of the great collaborative stewardship of free trade! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

Are you really getting everything out of life that God intends you to? Or are you choosing a self-imposed mindset that has you settling for less than God intends? Does your church expect greatness and opportunity to come calling in your life in ways you haven't seen before? Join Kevin as we take a look at the self-imposed mindset of “settling for less” in the lives of people in the Old Testament as well as the New Covenant as we challenge the possibilities that our own mindsets might be mired in settling for less! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

Strategy is often one of most ill-defined and ill-fulfilled facets of modern organizations—from businesses to nonprofits to churches. And it's not hard to see why: “strategy” is often comprised of vague cheerleading-style words that are not really very concrete or actionable. But, for the Christian, there no reason to be completely ill-equipped regarding strategy. Kevin's episode today begins and ends with seven bold words: you can't most fully understand strategy if… Come join in! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

Of course, you know what FOMO is—the Fear of Missing Out! And you know that FOMO can be very destructive when we have immature responses to emerging, relentless circumstances! But FOMO can be very fruitful, both for us personally and for our enterprises! In fact, FOMO is embedded in the commands and teaching of Jesus for us as believers in the New Covenant! Join Kevin as we dive into how FOMO can—and should—drive good stewardship! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

You are going to stand alone before Christ when this life phase is over—and give an account of your personal “lived-out” theology. That means your favorite theologian or pastor…the elder board at your church…and the “confession” of your denomination or church are totally absent. Are you ready to  “present an approved life” to Christ, as per Paul's teaching to Timothy? Well, many folks are engaged in some -ism or another when it comes to theology. Join Kevin as he challenges us to be a COYOTE: Carefully Own Your Own Theology Early! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

Have you heard of trust fund babies? Yeah, those are the folks who have the benefits of inherited wealth but not full ownership of it all—at least not yet. But why is that? Why didn't their parents or grandparents give them complete access early on? And just how will you handle your funds when it comes to your children? For that matter, how does God handle His resources for the children of God…yes, born-again believers? And how do you handle the abundance of love, grace, and resources God has provided you? Join Kevin for a dive into the fascinating topic of Trust Fund Babies, Trust Fund Adults! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

Do you know who the amazing Ambassador Vernon Walters was? Even if you know the name, do you know some key specifics about his impact? And how is your “appealing” ambassadorship for Christ going? How would your workplace colleagues answer that question?  Join Kevin as we take a fascinating tour of the life of Ambassador Vernon Walters—including his encounter with Bible translators in Brazil! Fascinating! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

Have you heard a really smart, theologically-inclined person make highly-assured statements that are contrary to the basics of Bible truth? How did you respond, both internally and externally? Did you believe that their education level or their longer time as a Christian rightly trumped your understanding of the clear basics of truth from the Bible? Join Kevin as we take a look at how some renowned people often “work very hard to misunderstand basics!” // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

Since we live in the real world, each of us is aware of hampering chokepoints in supply chains—where an enterprise didn't get the necessary good or service delivered as promised or expected. We certainly experienced that in the Covid era! But what about your workplace and your church—do you experience unnecessary chokepoints in the mission of either of those two organizations? Join Kevin as we look into the kaleidoscopic and challenging world of chokepoints—including another amazing twist or two by God in His economy! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

The travails of modern-day Israel tends to bring Abraham and his story to the fore in the minds of many Christians. Abraham is cherished by Jews, but the reality is that Abraham was a gentile! So, just who or what was Abraham's “identity” in? And in this arena of heartfelt identity and focus, many Christians seem to have key identity loyalty to varied issues—from “pro-life” to Israel to immigration. But what should American Christians' identity be tied to? And what identity was Abraham tied to…and does that matter? Join Kevin as we dive into “choosing to live out your identity.” // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

Isn't it interesting that the Bible starts out with an epic failure in humanity? So, what's going on there? Is a perfect God really perfect as One who accommodates failure from the get-go…and then lets the skakeability of families, tribes, and nations run rampant for centuries? Well, yes—God actually does that in service to the ultimate unshakeability of the Kingdom of His Son!  Join Kevin as we look into a deep understanding the key elements of organizational success in strategy—shakeability savvy, handling failures, and redemption actions! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

So, we know that Christians are called to ably communicate, telling neighbors and others what God can do in their lives—that's called the Great Commission! When the questioning Pharisee Nicodemus approached Him, Jesus immediately talked about being born again and seeing the Kingdom of God. (John 3) That is all part of the New Covenant, the “better covenant,” as the book of Hebrews calls it. So, just what are the American church, your local church, and even you marketing on behalf of God? Join Kevin as we talk marketing and the New Covenant…a better covenant! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

Hey, do you care what others think? Really care? What does the Bible say about caring about what others think? Where does “what God thinks” specifically fit into the equation? Unbelievers? Believers? Join Kevin as we take a discerning, practical, Biblical dive into the topic of “do you care what others think?”// Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

When you were growing up and complained about a minor circumstance or injustice, did your parents say, “don't make a Federal case out of it?” There's lots of wisdom in that, much of the time. But it turns out, the executive branch of the U.S. government has been doing that in countless ways: taking perceived problems and making a federal case out of each of them, over and over again! But the Supreme Court just ruled against that. Join Kevin as we take a rollicking yet sobering look at ”making a Federal case out of it!” // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

There's virtually no possible way you knew Stevie Edwards, a man who died in relative obscurity in 2022. But years ago, God used a boy named Stevie Edwards to help re-vector Kevin Miller's life. And God did that in a particular way that can be relevant to virtually every serious follower of Jesus Christ. Join Kevin as he recounts a personal event in his childhood that may well speak to you today! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

Have you suddenly looked down as you stepped across the gap between a train platform you're standing on and the train itself—thereby avoiding the very real chance of hurting yourself? Well, then, you were “minding the gap.” And in every organization—from businesses to churches to nations—there are dangerous gaps between the organization's beliefs, its emphases, and its practices. And minding the gaps is extremely important for us as individuals, too. Join Kevin as we take a look at minding the gaps! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

Hey, we live in an era of amazing supply chains in a place like America…all we need do is to take deeply-informed look at a Walmart shelf or an Amazon delivery! In previous episodes, we've also discovered that the most stunning supply chain is God's! But wait…what's doubly stunning is God's providence of intertwining our supply chains, each and every day! Join Kevin as we look at the providence of intertwining supply chains! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

We published an earlier podcast episode that asserted that “you can be like Abraham”—in a whole lot of ways! Go take a listen or read. But do you really see yourself as someone who can straightforwardly respond in obedience to something very dramatic, say, like Abraham responded regarding the sacrifice of Isaac? In that regard, the Bible tells us that Abraham had an expectation that Isaac would be raised from the dead…but God had an even better plan! So, just what about your faith and your expectations of God? Join Kevin as we dive into the topic of our faith in God…and unfilled expectations or requests! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

So, is an untested “perfect” organization stronger than an organization full of redeemed persons? Well, in at least one instance, the Bible answers that question…from God's perspective and design! Can we get our heads wrapped around the reality that “weakness redeemed” can be stronger than an untested design? Join Kevin as we poke around on one of the most powerful, counter-intuitive realities ever—God's strategy of His unshakeable Kingdom! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

The Corinthian church that Paul founded drifted into many issues that became problematic and prompted his “first letter” to them. After rebuking and correcting the Corinthians, Paul went to speak of the gospel message being “delivered as of first importance.” But for 2,000 years, many a church building has emptied out due to the gospel light of salvation going out. Join Kevin as we look at the core marketing message in every organization, including the Church's message that Paul says should be “delivered as of first importance.” // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

What is a very core aspect of every Whitestone episode? Do you suspect it's all about leadership? The truth is, every one of the Whitestone episodes is designed and intended for the best of equipping, exhortation, and excellence in stewardship, not leadership! And the Bible is an extended yet compactly-told story about God's perfect stewardship of His relationship with humanity. The fact is, a Christian life well-lived is all about joyful stewardship single-mindedness. Join Kevin as we unpeel that banana as we maximize our lives for God! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

For many, the last few number of years have generated some fairly unfamiliar and even grave uncertainties in societal unrest and economic uncertainties! And that can have substantial impact on personal financial priorities. So, just what is our key certainty and how do we relate to uncertainties that inevitably crop up and impact our financial focus? Join Kevin as we speak to the finance focus emerging from a proper, exciting understanding certainty and uncertainties. // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

Have you heard of Stewart Hagestad? Well, I doubt that. But Stewart Hagestad is one of the very best golfers in the world, one of only 89 golfers competing in the world-famous Masters tournament in 2024. But here's the thing: Hagestad is an amateur, not a pro. So. Are you qualified to touch people for Christ? No? Is it because you perceive yourself as a amateur, not equipped like a “professional” theologian or pastor? Join Kevin as we dive into the world of Stewart Hagestad and what we can learn from him regarding our daily lives. // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

Are you truly effective at benchmarking individuals? Well, the truth is, you are really only optimally effective at benchmarking if you have already established the right, foundational, personal mindset and preparation! Only then will you be able to select the right people for you to benchmark! Join Kevin as we look at the potentially life-altering topic of the promise and perils of benchmarking individuals! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

Hey, are you a fox or a hedgehog? Do you remember a bit of that from a previous episode? Well, here's the premise: “a fox knows many things, but a hedgehog knows one big thing.” So, which one are you, a fox or a hedgehog? Most importantly, what does God want you to be? Join Kevin as we take an excursion into being Kingdom-minded for God! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.