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Best podcasts about business as mission

Latest podcast episodes about business as mission

Christianity in Business
Christ-Centered HVAC Distribution Company (w/ Jeff Wallace)

Christianity in Business

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 29:37


On this episode, Darren sits down with Jeff Wallace (CEO of Team Air Distributing) to discuss how he's cultivating a Christ-centered company with 311 employees in which employees bear each other's burdens during life's darkest seasons.

Strength to Strength
[BONUS] Business as Mission by Gary Miller

Strength to Strength

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 84:23


January 8, 2026Extend Cafés invited Strength to Strength listeners to join them as they host author and thought-leader, Gary Miller, for a talk on business.How can business owners intentionally pursue the kingdom of God while using their resources wisely? Find ways to keep Christ at the center of your business in a materialistic world.This talk will highlight ideas shared in his book, “It's Not Your Business.”https://strengthtostrength.org/business-as-mission/

Strength to Strength
Bonus Talk: "Business as Mission" by Gary Miller

Strength to Strength

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 84:23


January 8, 2026Extend Cafés invited Strength to Strength listeners to join them as they host author and thought-leader, Gary Miller, for a talk on business.How can business owners intentionally pursue the kingdom of God while using their resources wisely? Find ways to keep Christ at the center of your business in a materialistic world.This talk will highlight ideas shared in his book, “It's Not Your Business.”https://strengthtostrength.org/business-as-mission/

Global Missions Podcast
245: The Calling and Care of Business as Mission Workers – Matt K

Global Missions Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 31:22


In this conversation, we slow down and bring clarity to business as mission, exploring how faith, work, and mission can function together as a holistic calling. Matt shares insights for those discerning this path and for churches learning how to walk thoughtfully with those they send. [et_social_share]

Dents in the Darkness
Business as Mission - Matta Rizkallah

Dents in the Darkness

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 37:34


Join us for a conversation with Matta Rizkallah, founder and CEO of Manufacturing Automation Systems (MAS), as we unpack what it means to live out Business as Mission in the industrial automation space. Matta shares how his company began not only to serve market needs but to actively engage global mission initiatives and community transformation—all from Painted Post, New York.Key themes include:How to build a kingdom business.How MAS integrates innovation, social impact, and Christian values into its mission The challenges of being a business leader.How the church can help business leaders in their kingdom pursuit.Ongoing faith-based projects: building a school in Ghana and partnering with organizations like NuVenture Nepal and Potter's Hands Foundation Manufacturing Automation Systems LLCThis episode is ideal for mission-minded entrepreneurs, church leaders, and Christians seeking to connect their daily work with eternal purposeManufacturing Automation Systems, Inc. – automation & robotics company providing engineered solutions to industries including defense, life sciences, and semiconductor manufacturing Empire State Development+1Books on Business as Mission - https://businessasmission.com/library/books/

The Business as Mission Podcast with Mike Baer
Why This Business as Mission Company Refused to Compromise for 50 Year

The Business as Mission Podcast with Mike Baer

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 41:50


Can a construction company in Pakistan really make a kingdom impact?Join Mike Baer and Ameet Gabrial, CEO of ZOR Engineers, one of the oldest Business as Mission (BAM) companies in the world, for a powerful conversation about faith, integrity, and perseverance.You'll discover:A legacy of integrity — how ZOR has stood firm through a 50-year legal battle by refusing to compromise its values.Building for God — why the company's DNA is rooted in “Building Quality, Building People, and Building for God.”Faith under fire — Ameet's personal journey from surviving a terrorist attack to becoming a faith-driven entrepreneur.Thriving through the grind — lessons on trusting God in tough business environments and leading with resilience.A call to prayer and partnership — the growing BAM ecosystem in Pakistan.Don't miss this inspiring episode on building a business that lasts and glorifies God.Connect with Third Path InitiativeLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/third-path-initiativeFacebook: facebook.com/thirdpathinitiativeWebsite: thirdpathinitiative.comExplore Mike Baer's Books: books.by/mike-baerLearn more about Business as Mission and access free and premium resources at thirdpathinitiative.com.You can also watch more conversations and teaching on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@BAMwithMikeBaer.

Unknown Nations Podcast
Unleashing Entrepreneurial Spirit: Business as Mission with Mark Young

Unknown Nations Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 28:55


Join Greg Kelley as he talks with entrepreneur Mark Young about leveraging business for global missions. This episode explores how entrepreneurial vision can advance the gospel in the world's darkest places.  There's more at: https://www.unknownnations.com Highlights Include: Who Is Mark Young? A bold voice for integrating faith and business. The 4% Factor: Why adventurers and entrepreneurs are wired for mission. Business as Mission in Action: Stories from Primetime Motor Sports. Living Generously: Giving beyond finances—relationships, time, purpose. Discovering Purpose: Aligning your passion with God's global call. American Advantage: Using our blessings for Kingdom impact abroad

The Business as Mission Podcast with Mike Baer
When Passion Collides with Pain: The Business as Mission Journey of Brian Albright

The Business as Mission Podcast with Mike Baer

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 42:27


In this compelling episode, Mike Baer sits down with Brian Albright, professor at Trinity Western University, to explore a journey that spans continents, calling, and crisis.From his early entrepreneurial drive to his transformation in Kenya doing NGO and hospice work, Brian opens up about how God reshaped his theology—from a narrow view of salvation to a holistic understanding of mission. He shares his struggle to reconcile business with faith, and how the tension between profit, purpose, and family tested everything he believed.You'll hear about the challenges of creating a sustainable hospice business model in Kenya, the painful sacrifices of family life, and the moment COVID forced his family to evacuate and reset their lives. But through it all, Brian discovered a deeper truth: that authenticity and obedience often speak louder than success.This episode is a must-listen for anyone wrestling with the integration of mission, business, and personal cost.

The Business as Mission Podcast with Mike Baer
BAM LATAM—The Business as Mission Network in Latin America

The Business as Mission Podcast with Mike Baer

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2025 38:16


God is enlisting and mobilizing believers all over the Spanish speaking world and especially in Latin America. BAM LATAM (BAM Latin America) is a network committed to encouraging, connecting, equipping, and supporting Kingdom minded entrepreneurs and business people. The goal, like all of the Global BAM movement is to see Jesus made known among the nations, disciples made, churches planted, society transformed, the environment impacted…through business. Our guest on this episode is Scott Ross. Scott and his family live and work in Lima, Peru where he serves as the Executive Director of Five and Two Global Initiatives, www.5and2global.org and the Regional Catalyst for BAM Global in Latin America, https://bamlatam.org. His journey is interesting and his manner is encouraging. Listen to his story on this episode of the Business as Mission Podcast.If you've enjoyed the Business as Mission podcast, please follow us so you won't miss any episodes and give us a rating wherever you listen. We'd also ask you to consider underwriting the costs of the podcast by supporting us at the Spotify link below, on Patreon (www.patreon.com/thebusinessasmissionpodcast), or Buy Me a Coffee (www.buymeacoffee.com/businessasmissionpodcast).To learn more about Business as Mission, visit Third Path at https://thirdpathinitiative.com where you will find many free and premium resources available to you. You can also learn more on our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/@BAMwithMikeBaer. Mike's seminal book, Business as Mission is available in Spanish from YWAM Publishing at https://www.ywampublishing.com/search.aspx?searchterm=business+as+mission and his important message to pastors, The Pastor and the Business Person, is also available in Spanish on Amazon.

Christianity in Business
Covenantal Corporate Culture (w Kurt and Kristen Luidhardt)

Christianity in Business

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 33:40


Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.ChristianityInBusiness.com On this episode, Kurt and Kristen Luidhardt share their political and business experience as strong believers, shedding light on the power of faith.  Kurt and Kristen Luidhardt are the co-founders of The Prosper Group, a leading digital agency in Republican politics and Conservative advocacy, established in 2006. Under their leadership, the firm has played a pivotal role in the election of 103 members of Congress, 15 U.S. Senators, 14 Governors, and one President. Their innovative digital strategies have garnered over three dozen awards, and their expertise has extended internationally, working on campaigns and advocacy efforts in Mexico, Brazil, Ireland, and Belgium. In addition to their political victories, Kurt and Kristen are leading experts in the Liberty Spenders market, a $5 trillion economy of conservative and Christian consumers who prioritize spending with brands that share their values. Through their work at The Prosper Group and their data company, Mustard Seed Interactive, they help businesses and campaigns reach this influential audience. Outside of work, they enjoy spending time with their two children and are active speakers on political, business, and leadership topics. They've been married for 20 years and have a two-year-old and a four-year-old. https://www.prospergroupcorp.com/ https://themustardseedproject.org/

Christianity in Business
Covenantal Corporate Culture (Interview w/ Russ Crosson)

Christianity in Business

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 25:27


On this episode, Russ Crosson shares how he and the leaders at Blue Trust cultivate a covenantal culture in their company as they share Bible-based financial guidance with their clients. Russ Crosson is chief mission officer and senior partner of Blue Trust. Russ was hired in 1980 as the second employee of Blue Trust. Prior to his current position, Russ served as president and CEO of Blue Trust (2002 – 2017). From 1999 – 2002, Russ served as executive director of the National Christian Foundation (NCF).   Russ is the author of several books including Your Life Well Spent, The Truth About Money Lies, What Makes a Leader Great, Your Money Made Simple, and Leverage. He has also been a featured speaker in many venues.   Russ graduated from Kansas State University with a BS in mathematics and a master's degree in education. Russ and Julie live in Roswell, Georgia. They have three sons, three daughters-in-law, and ten grandchildren. In his spare time, Russ enjoys playing pickleball and especially enjoys time with his grandchildren.  www.bluetrust.com  Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.ChristianityInBusiness.com  

Christianity in Business
Risk-Taking for Kingdom Advancement (Interview w/ Mike Thakur)

Christianity in Business

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 28:15


On this episode, Mike Thakur (author of Mike Drop) shares how he has taken risks in business with the goal of producing profit for the advancement of God's Kingdom.  Mike Thakur is one of Houston's “Most Admired CEOs” as founder of WorkLodge, been part of two Guinness World Record attempts, and recently released Mike Drop, a book that outlines God's plan to use Business & Entrepreneurship for Kingdom Impact. Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.ChristianityInBusiness.com 

Christianity in Business
Does Undercharging Make You a Better Christian? (Interview w/ Judy Weber)

Christianity in Business

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 36:07


On this episode, Judy Weber shares why you might be charging too little for your products and services and why undercharging isn't a biblical business practice. Judy Weber Esq. is a renowned Business Expansion Expert.  Her years of judicial trial experience and entrepreneurial growth have equipped her to support women as they tap into their God-given confidence while growing their businesses to miraculous levels of success. As host of the long-running, globally-ranked "Joyful Business" podcast, she inspires entrepreneurs to incorporate proven business strategies while building on a foundation of faith.  http://judyweber.co/offerchecklist  Joyful Business Podcast Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.ChristianityInBusiness.com 

Christianity in Business
Christ-Centered Fitness Company for Special Needs (Interview w/ Daniel Stein)

Christianity in Business

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 34:27


On this episode, Daniel Stein shares how his pioneering fitness company (Special Strong) serves individuals with mental, physical and cognitive challenges for the glory of God. Diagnosed with a learning disability as a child, Daniel Stein found strength and confidence through fitness, transforming his life. As an author, speaker, personal trainer, and entrepreneur, he is dedicated to helping those with disabilities unlock their potential through fitness. In 2016, Daniel founded Special Strong, a pioneering fitness company catering to individuals with mental, physical and cognitive challenges. To date, Special Strong has empowered over 10,000 people, and the movement continues to expand through new franchise locations. Daniel lives in Texas with his family and is actively involved in their church. www.specialstrong.com   Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.ChristianityInBusiness.com 

Christianity in Business
God's Principles for Business Growth (Interview w/ Dr. Una)

Christianity in Business

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 39:40


On this episode, Nneka Unachukwu (aka. “Dr. Una”) shares how she has been using God's principles to help thousands of her fellow physicians to build more profitable businesses. Dr. Una is a pediatrician, serial entrepreneur and co-pastor of Dominion City church alongside her husband of 18 years. She is on a mission to help 100,000 physicians build profitable businesses so they have the freedom to live life and practice medicine on their terms. She does this through the top 1% EntreMD Podcast, multiple bestselling books, live events, and the EntreMD Business School. Her company has been listed on the Inc 5000 list of fastest growing privately-held companies for two years in a row.  She also homeschools her four children. www.youtube.com/@successbythebook   www.EntreMD.com   Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.ChristianityInBusiness.com 

The Business as Mission Podcast with Mike Baer
Aroma of Impact: Transforming Lives and a Nation Through Business as Mission

The Business as Mission Podcast with Mike Baer

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 35:18


Cathy Tan, is a business owner and a BAM leader in the Philippines. In this episode she shares her heart for people, the Gospel, and the Lordship of Christ. Cathy's encouraging testimony is powerful. Coming up, there is a major BAM Congress scheduled in Manila for October 18-19, featuring great speakers, stories, worship and fellowship as they focus on BAM and the next generation. BAM leader, Mats Tunehag, will be one of the keynote presenters. For more information, go to https://bamphilippines.com or https://businessasmission.com Please share this episode, give us a rating where you listen, and subscribe so you never miss an episode.

Christianity in Business
Pitch Events for Christian Entrepreneurs and Investors (Interview w/ Rich Mason)

Christianity in Business

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 29:37


On this episode, Rich Mason shares how the Lion's Den is providing a forum for connecting Christian entrepreneurs with Christian investors. Rich Mason has worked over 40 years in technical, business, and ministry, founding six startup companies, and evaluating many startups in his career. As founder of Alpha Kingdom Capital, a Business as Mission Venture Capital Firm, and as an angel investor and Serial Entrepreneur, Rich Mason has a heart for helping people fulfill their God-given callings in starting Christian-run businesses. He also started the Lion's Den in Tampa, Florida—which now has four locations—where they offer community, training, and pitch events for Christian startups. His startups participated in several industries, including Communication Services Provider, Smart Buildings, Computer Networking Services, and Alternative Energy.  Rich's ministry includes founding Alpha World Ministries, which did the original Do You Believe event, chairing the council in the Tarpon Springs church his family and he attended, leading small groups and Bible studies, organizing hurricane relief, among other serving positions.  After finishing college in the Tampa, Florida, area, he and his family felt led to Portland, Oregon, where they currently divide their time with Tampa Florida. He and his wife of thirty-seven years have three grown children.  AlphaKingdomCapital.com  Lions-den.org  Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.ChristianityInBusiness.com 

Christianity in Business
Flower Company Mentoring At-Risk Youth (Interview w/ Quilen Blackwell)

Christianity in Business

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 31:42


On this episode, Quilen Blackwell shares how he's using a sustainable flower farm, shop, and delivery company to mentor at-risk youth. Quilen Blackwell is the cofounder of the Chicago EcoHouse and Southside Blooms, organizations dedicated to eliminating poverty through sustainability. He's the grandson of Arkansas sharecroppers who moved to Milwaukee so his grandfather could secure a factory job in the aftermath of the Civil Rights Movement when racial tensions were high.  After earning his Bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Blackwell went on to serve in the Peace Corps in Thailand. When he returned to the United States, he enrolled in a Chicago ministry school where God led him to commit to a life of community service.   He began by tutoring high school students in Englewood, where he saw the devastating impacts of inner-city poverty. Eventually he and his partner (now wife), Hannah Bonham Blackwell founded the Chicago Eco House to transform blighted urban lots into sustainable flower farms. That grew into Southside Blooms, which provides jobs on these farms and in a flower shop to at-risk youth.  Quilen is always amazed to see how God's hand moved through the suffering his grandfather endured working the land in the Jim Crow South all the way to the freedom he now enjoys and shares with others.  https://southsideblooms.com  Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.ChristianityInBusiness.com 

Lausanne Movement Podcast
Business as Mission: Accelerating Global Mission Through Business with Jo Plummer

Lausanne Movement Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 42:24 Transcription Available


What role can business play in accelerating Global Mission? Join Jo Plummer as she shares her two decade journey in 'Business as Mission' (BAM), a movement integrating business and mission for global impact. From personal anecdotes in China and the remote villages of Nepal to inspirational stories of innovative business initiatives in Nigeria and beyond, Jo shares how business can address pressing global needs. Learn about the BAM Global Summit, the significance of biblical foundations in business, and the importance of mobilising, equipping, and connecting people for effective mission work.   Main Points: Personal Journey: Jo's passion for BAM began during an outreach in China, where she realised the potential of business solutions in mission contexts. Business as Mission Concept: Business as mission integrates business practices with mission goals to provide sustainable solutions in underserved areas, benefiting both people and the gospel. Global Summit: The annual BAM Global Summit connects the BAM community, fostering learning and collaboration through storytelling and resource sharing. Biblical Foundations: BAM is deeply rooted in biblical principles, with historical examples like Paul the Apostle's tentmaking demonstrating the integration of business and mission.   If you enjoyed this episode be sure to subscribe to our podcast, leave a review, and share it with someone you hope to inspire.   Links & Resources: BAM Global Business as Mission We'd love your feedback to help us to improve this podcast. Thank you!

Christianity in Business
Biblical Wisdom in Business (Interview w/ Uli Chi)

Christianity in Business

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2024 34:29


On this episode, Uli Chi explains how the scriptural truth that “the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom” should impact the way we conduct business. He also shares other lessons from his new book, The Wise Leader.   Uli Chi has led for-profit businesses, nonprofit organizations, the theological academy, and the local church, gleaning a wealth of wisdom from each. As an award-winning technological entrepreneur, he founded a software company that developed 3-D virtual reality software, revolutionizing decision-making for consumers and businesses. He is the board chair of the Virginia Mason Franciscan Health System in the Pacific Northwest. He also lends his expertise to the advisory boards for the Benaroya Research Institute and the Virginia Mason Institute, both in Seattle. He serves as the vice chair at the Max De Pree Center for Leadership at Fuller Seminary in Pasadena.   Uli has been part of his local Presbyterian congregation for over fifty years and has served that community in a wide variety of leadership roles.  He's the author of the new book titled, The Wise Leader. The Wise Leader book site: https://depree.org/books/wise-leader/ See the link to the De Pree Center page featuring Uli's content: https://depree.org/bios/uli-chi/

Christianity in Business
Experiencing God's Joy in Business (Interview w/ Tamra Andress)

Christianity in Business

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 30:58


On this episode, Tamra Andress shares how she keeps joy and play at the center of her company's culture as expressions of God's character. Tamra Andress is a 6x #1 Amazon best-selling author (…and counting) featured in Forbes, USA Today, Inc., Entrepreneur, LA Weekly and many other well-known publications. She's keynote speaker, and top podcaster - with The Messenger Movement podcast and two other shows. She's a serial entrepreneur who works with high-capacity Christian leaders to become millionaire messengers and share the Good News. She is wildly in love with words and The Word! Through her publishing company, F.I.T. (fit) in Faith Press, she catalyzes messengers in the marketplace by building buisnesstry through publishing, podcasting, and platform development while keeping play at the core! Her non-profit, The Founder Collective, focuses on ordaining and sustaining marketplace ministers and is launching an Academy in 2026.  https://fitinfaithmedia.com/quiz  Thefoundercollective.com   Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.ChristianityInBusiness.com 

Christianity in Business
Faithfully Stewarding the Business Talent (Interview w/ William Reagan)

Christianity in Business

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 31:00


On this episode, William Reagan shares how he and Kingdom Marketing help business owners steward the talent God has entrusted to their organizations. He also shares how his company is helping to fund adoptions around the world.   William is a passionate entrepreneur and co-founder of a full-suite marketing agency, Kingdom Marketing, which is dedicated to making a difference and contributing to a higher purpose. Williams's company is driven by a Kingdom perspective, seeking to connect with like-minded  businesses and entrepreneurs who share their faith-oriented values.   https://www.trykingdom.com/   Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.ChristianityInBusiness.com 

Theology of Business with Darren Shearer: Helping Marketplace Christians Partner with God in Business
Pastoring and Praying for Your Clients (Interview w/ Andrew Simpson)

Theology of Business with Darren Shearer: Helping Marketplace Christians Partner with God in Business

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 25:24


On this episode, Andrew Simpson shares how he and his team at Player's Fitness and Performance are cultivating a Christ-centered company culture through practices such as pastoring and praying for their clients. Andrew Simpson is Founder and Chief Vision Officer of Player's Fitness and Performance in Frederick, Maryland. Coach Andrew has helped over 5,000 athletes unlock their true potential. Using his proprietary Winning Athlete Formula, Andrew has cracked the code on what it takes to achieve peak performance in and out of the classroom while maintaining passion, positive relationships, mental health, and overall well-being.  He's the author of several books, including his latest, The Unstoppable Athlete: 12 Keys To Unlock Your Full Potential [The Only One Who Can Stop You, Is You].  https://www.andrewjsimpson.com/  https://www.playersfitnessandperformance.com/ Theology of Business is the show for marketplace Christians seeking to explore and apply God's will for business. If you want to learn more about how to do business for the glory of God and shape culture through discipling the business world in the ways of Jesus, this show is for you. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.TheologyofBusiness.com 

Christianity in Business
Spiritual Disciplines of High-Performing Leaders (Interview w/ Peter Greer)

Christianity in Business

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 36:50


On this episode, Peter Greer shares findings from his study of the spiritual disciplines of some of the world's most high-performing Christian leaders. Peter Greer is president and CEO of HOPE International, a global Christ-centered nonprofit that equips underserved communities with financial tools, including microfinance and savings groups, to break the cycle of poverty. A thought leader in global economic development and a graduate of Harvard's Kennedy School, Peter has co-authored 15 books, including Lead with Prayer, Mission Drift, Rooting for Rivals, and Created to Flourish.  Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.ChristianityInBusiness.com 

Christianity in Business
Honoring People in Your Company (Interview w/ Jonathan Nowlen)

Christianity in Business

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 42:24


On this episode, Jonathan Nowlen explains why the shared value of unconditional positive regard (UPR) among team members reflects God's heart and transforms companies. Jonathan Nowlen is a Redemptive Business Consultant who is passionate about recovering the dignity and mission of vocation. He is a career missions leader who has worked in 60 countries over the last few decades. He is the host of the Metron Manager Podcast and author of Managing Your Metron: A Practical Theology of Work, Mission, and Meaning.  Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.ChristianityInBusiness.com 

Christianity in Business
Raising a Godly Standard of Excellence in Your Company (Interview w/ Cayla Craft)

Christianity in Business

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 33:48


On this episode, Cayla Craft shares best practices for cultivating a godly standard of excellence in our companies. Cayla Craft has spent the last 12 years teaching people how to monetize their personal brand. Now, she focuses on helping online entrepreneurs become investors. She is an angel investor, real estate investor, and founder of the CRAFTed Entrepreneur Show. Her website tagline is “Capital Raising Queen & A Whole Lotta Jesus.”   She's the author of the new book, What Do You Really Want?: 7 Questions That Can Unlock the Answers to a Life Full of Abundance, Meaning, and Connection.  Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.ChristianityInBusiness.com 

Christianity in Business
Should Christians Brand Themselves? (Interview w/ Keenya Kelly)

Christianity in Business

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 29:30


On this episode, social media expert Keenya Kelly discusses the need and opportunity for Christians to brand themselves and leverage social media video for marketing, with the goal of glorifying God rather than one's self or one's company. Keenya is the CEO of Keenya Kelly LLC, a Vertical Video Marketing & Consulting agency in San Diego, CA where she strategically helps business owners develop video & funnel marketing strategies.  In just 3 years through vertical video marketing, Keenya has grown an audience of over 500,000, generated over $1 million dollars in her business and has helped thousands of business owners scale and market their businesses online. She recently helped one of her clients reach over $1 million dollars in her business in 10 months on the TikTok platform.  www.keenyakelly.com   Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.ChristianityInBusiness.com 

Theology of Business with Darren Shearer: Helping Marketplace Christians Partner with God in Business
How Does Business Matter in Eternity? (Interview w/ Jordan Raynor)

Theology of Business with Darren Shearer: Helping Marketplace Christians Partner with God in Business

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2024 46:02


On this episode, Jordan Raynor explains why business matters in eternity and makes a biblical case for why some physical products and services will last in eternity. Jordan Raynor is a leading voice of the faith and work movement and bestselling author of Redeeming Your Time, Called to Create, and his latest book, The Sacredness of Secular Work. And he's the host of the Mere Christians Podcast. Through his books, podcasts, and weekly devotionals, he helps millions of Christians in every country connect the gospel to their work.   Jordan also serves as the executive chairman of Threshold 360. He has been selected as a Google Fellow twice and served in the White House under President George W. Bush. A sixth-generation Floridian, Raynor lives in Tampa with his wife and their three young daughters. https://www.jordanraynor.com/ Theology of Business is the show for marketplace Christians seeking to explore and apply God's will for business. If you want to learn more about how to do business for the glory of God and shape culture through discipling the business world, this show is for you. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.TheologyofBusiness.com

Christianity in Business
The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace (Interview w/ Paul White)

Christianity in Business

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 34:54


On this episode, Dr. Paul White explains how to help your team members feel more appreciated at work.   Dr. Paul White is a best-selling author (having sold over 600,000 books), speaker, psychologist, and leadership trainer who "makes work relationships work." For the past 25 years, he's improved numerous businesses, non-profit organizations, schools and medical facilities by helping them: * Decrease cynicism and negative communication among employees * Create positive workplace relationships and environments * Increase employee engagement, attendance, and productivity. His recent research with remote and working-from-home employees has focused on how to practically support and encourage team members and how to keep colleagues connected while many work from home. Clients include Microsoft, NASA, L'Oreal, MGM Resorts, Mayo Clinics, the Million Dollar Round Table, MillerCoors, Caterpillar, HP, The Salvation Army, numerous hospitals, schools, government agencies, and over 750 colleges and universities. He has published articles or been interviewed by the New York Times, BBC news, Fortune, U.S. News & World Report, CNN/Forbes.com, Bloomberg Businessweek, FoxNews, Huffington Post LIVE, Fast Company, Entrepreneur.com, and numerous other publications. He's the author of several books, including The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace, which he co-authored with Gary Chapman.  You can receive a free sample report of Dr. Paul's Motivating By Appreciation Inventory and a discount to purchase a registration code by emailing Dr. Paul White at yesdrpaul@gmail.com with “Christianity in Business Podcast” in the subject line.   Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.ChristianityInBusiness.com 

Christianity in Business
Honoring God in Healthcare and Politics (Interview w/ Shane Reeves)

Christianity in Business

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 33:16


On this episode, CEO and Tennessee State Senator Shane Reeves shares how he and his team at TwelveStone Health Partners apply biblical values in business.     Shane Reeves, PharmD is CEO of Twelve Stone Health Partners, which is Nashville, Tennessee's regional leader in delivering pharmaceutical and medical equipment to post-acute patients. Founded in 2016, TwelveStone is the third iteration of pharmacy organizations founded by Shane Reeves and the Reeves family. Their mission is to honor God, care well for patients, develop their team, and generate profit. Shane holds a Doctorate of Pharmacy from the University of Tennessee and also serves as a State Senator representing the 14th District of Tennessee.  https://www.12stonehealth.com/  Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.ChristianityInBusiness.com           

Christianity in Business
How Sin Impacts the Marketplace (Interview w/ Jason Stansbury)

Christianity in Business

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 43:39


On this episode, Dr. Jason Stansbury discusses the destructive impact of sin on the marketplace and what Christians ought to do about it. Jason Stansbury is the James and Judith Chambery Chair for the Study of Ethics in Business at Calvin University, the denominational university of the Christian Reformed Church in North America. He earned a PhD in Organization Studies from the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University in 2011. Before graduate school, he worked as a Systems Analyst and then as a Consultant in the Detroit office of Deloitte Consulting. He graduated from the University of Michigan with Honors in Economics.  Jason is a former Executive Director of the Society for Business Ethics, an international association of business ethics scholars, and received that organization's Presidential Award for Service in 2023. Jason's research is on religious ethics in organizations, moral imagination, and the application of Christian theological concepts in business ethics.  His calling to the management academy is informed by his desire to forge and share insights into faithfulness and ethics that he wishes he had during his consulting career. A native of Atlanta, Jason lives in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with his wife and colleague Marilyn Stansbury, herself a Deloitte alumna who also serves on the accounting faculty of the Calvin University School of Business. Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.ChristianityInBusiness.com  

The E-Mind with Dr. Kary Oberbrunner
40: International Business as Mission

The E-Mind with Dr. Kary Oberbrunner

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 21:16


Entrepreneurship and international missions pair well together. Katie Wiseman shares how. Entrepreneurs can gain exposure to new markets and customers, which can help them expand their business and increase their revenue. Secondly, they can learn about new technologies, business practices, and cultures, which can help them improve their products and services. Thirdly, they can network with other entrepreneurs and investors, which can help them find new opportunities and sources of funding. Finally, they can gain a better understanding of global trends and challenges, which can help them make more informed decisions and stay ahead of the competition.

Theology of Business with Darren Shearer: Helping Marketplace Christians Partner with God in Business
Facing Ethical Dilemmas in Business (Interview w/ Brad Hawkins)

Theology of Business with Darren Shearer: Helping Marketplace Christians Partner with God in Business

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 43:40


On this episode, Brad Hawkins (Co-Founder and CEO at WideFi) shares how he has partnered with God in growing multiple successful companies and how he has responded to some unique ethical quandaries along the way.    Brad Hawkins is Co-Founder and CEO at WideFi, which has developed SaferNet, a CyberSafety & Internet Control App. Safernet turns exposed business owners into thriving entrepreneurs who grow their businesses without cybersecurity fears. He has started and built eight companies, including two event centers that he currently owns and operates in the Denver, Colorado area. He has also started and built an LED light manufacturing company, investment management, financial life coaching, medical wellness company, oxygen delivery company, oil well drilling.    Prior to his extensive career in technology, Brad earned a business degree from Colorado Christian University and earned a degree in theology from CFNI. https://www.SaferNet.com/  Theology of Business is the show for marketplace Christians seeking to explore and apply God's will for business. If you want to learn more about how to do business for the glory of God and shape culture through discipling the business world, this show is for you. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.TheologyofBusiness.com

Christianity in Business
How Gratitude Centers Our Work on Christ (Interview w/ Dianna Kokoszka)

Christianity in Business

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 26:55


On this episode, Dianna Kokoszka shares how a thankful attitude can make us more effective and Christ-centered in business.  Dianna Kokoszka is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, author and award-winning mentor. Dedicating 13 years as CEO of KW MAPS Coaching and Training at Keller Williams Realty International, she played a pivotal role in propelling the company to become the largest and most profitable coaching enterprise in the real estate industry.  Dianna is a Certified Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programing (NLP), a founding member of the John Maxwell Team of Certified Coaches, (IMC) and actively participating in the Strategic Coach training program. As a lifelong learner, she has followed and been mentored by John C. Maxwell since the mid-1990s. She is the author of Becoming More: You Can't Get to Better Until You Get to Different. https://diannakokoszka.com/ Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.ChristianityInBusiness.com

Theology of Business with Darren Shearer: Helping Marketplace Christians Partner with God in Business
Tithing 10% of Gross Income w/ 1% Profit Margin (Interview w/ Janet Ward Black)

Theology of Business with Darren Shearer: Helping Marketplace Christians Partner with God in Business

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 41:14


On this episode, Janet Ward Black shares the story of how God led her to start tithing on her top-rated law firm's gross income at a time when the firm's profit margin was only 1 percent. Ward Black Law is now one of the largest woman-owned law firms in North Carolina. Attorney Janet Ward Black is the principal owner of Ward Black Law located in Greensboro, North Carolina. It is one of the largest woman-owned law firms in North Carolina. The firm's clients have received settlements of more than $100 million over the last 10 years. The firm represents people injured at work, in accidents, and by dangerous products and environmental hazards across North Carolina. A graduate of Davidson College cum laude in economics and Duke Law School, Black served as the third woman president of the North Carolina Association of Trial Lawyers and the fourth woman president of the North Carolina Bar Association. She was the second lawyer in history to serve as president of both organizations. The program she created while president of the 16,000 member Bar Association, “4 ALL,” has been used as a model in the United States and Canada for providing free legal services to the poor.  Black is a frequent lawyer educator and motivational speaker. She is a Trustee Emeritus of Hood Theological Seminary and has served on many non-profit boards and on many international mission trips. She received the North Carolina State Bar's Distinguished Service Award in 2009 and the Charles Murphy Award for Public Service by Duke Law School in 2010. Black has been named in North Carolina Super Lawyers, North Carolina's Legal Elite and The Best Lawyers in America and her firm has been named as one of the Best Law Firms in America by US News & World Reports since 2010. She is a member of the Women's Presidents Organization and C12, Christian CEOs and Business Owners' Group. She was awarded the Order of the Long Leaf Pine in 2016, the highest civilian honor in the state of North Carolina. She received the North Carolina Bar Association Litigation Section's “Advocate's Award” for skill, ethics and dedication to clients and the community in 2018. She was named the Community Foundation of Great Greensboro's Woman of the Year in 2018 and Personal Injury “Lawyer of the Year” in the Triad by US News & World Report in 2020. Black served as Miss North Carolina 1980. She won a Grand Talent award at the 1980 Miss America pageant. https://www.wardblacklaw.com/ Theology of Business is the show for marketplace Christians seeking to explore and apply God's will for business. If you want to learn more about how to do business for the glory of God and shape culture through discipling the business world, this show is for you. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.TheologyofBusiness.com

Christianity in Business
Discipling the Next Generation of Great Storytellers (Interview w/ Brett Harris)

Christianity in Business

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 32:53


On this episode, Brett Harris shares his entrepreneurial and faith journey as the founder of an organization that is seeking to raise up the next C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. Brett Harris is the bestselling co-author of Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations and co-founder of The Young Writer's Workshop and The Author Conservatory, which have trained thousands of writers in writing craft and entrepreneurship. His mission is to raise up the next C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien and build a thriving business that glorifies God in every aspect. https://authorconservatory.com/ Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.ChristianityInBusiness.com  

The Profile
Leadership special: Jo Plummer ‘The transforming work of Business as Mission'

The Profile

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 27:34


Andy welcomes back Jo Plummer, a founding member of the Business as Mission Resource Team, developing business as mission strategy and resources for the BAM community. They discuss the innovative ways that business are being established in two third world's communities, while sharing the love of God. This included how a 13-year-old was rescued from a slum area and is now helping his peers to escape too. The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity, the UK's leading Christian magazine Subscribe now from $1/month

Christianity in Business
Pretzels for the Glory of God (Interview w/ Auntie Anne Beiler)

Christianity in Business

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 53:02


On this episode, Auntie Anne Beiler shares how she partnered with God through personal tragedies and massive success as the founder of the world's largest pretzel franchise. Auntie Anne Beiler is best known as the founder of Auntie Anne's, the world's largest pretzel franchise. Today, she is a speaker, author and leader. Her entrepreneurial insights and personal story have been featured on many television shows including Secret Millionaire, The Oprah Winfrey Show, and Good Morning America, and highlighted in numerous publications such as Fortune, Inc., Guidepost and Entrepreneur Magazines. Beiler is the author of The Secret Lies Within, Overcome and Lead, and the Come to the Table Cookbook and regularly speaks at conferences around the U.S. For more information visit auntieannebeiler.com.  Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.ChristianityInBusiness.com    

Theology of Business with Darren Shearer: Helping Marketplace Christians Partner with God in Business
Entrepreneurship and God's Kingdom Economy (Interview w/ Rylee Meek)

Theology of Business with Darren Shearer: Helping Marketplace Christians Partner with God in Business

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2024 45:58


On this episode, Rylee Meek shares a biblical blueprint for building a business based on the biblical Creation account.  Rylee Meek has built eight companies launching them to 7 and 8 figures within the first year of each, generating 9 figures over the past decade. Utilizing his proven methods and strategies to build lasting relationships and lifetime customers, Rylee has helped thousands of entrepreneurs gain clarity and create massive acceleration in their businesses and brands.  Through The King's Council, his mission is to disciple Christian entrepreneurs, equipping them with the tools, systems and frameworks necessary to discover, develop & deploy their God given visions into the marketplace, in effort to increase the tithe and initiate radical generosity for the purpose of Kingdom advancement here on earth. https://www.ryleemeek.com/ https://kingscouncilcommunity.org/ Theology of Business is the show for marketplace Christians seeking to explore and apply God's will for business. If you want to learn more about how to do business for the glory of God and shape culture through discipling the business world, this show is for you. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.TheologyofBusiness.com

Christianity in Business
Christ-Centered Conflict Resolution in Business (Interview w/ Larry Julian)

Christianity in Business

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2024 41:19


On this episode, Larry Julian (author of God Is My CEO) shares how he helps to mediate disputes in the marketplace from a Christian perspective.   Larry Julian is a bestselling author, speaker, and coach who helps CEO's, entrepreneurs, and small business owners lead with their faith and values. His books include: God is My CEO: Following God's Principles in a Bottom-Line World God is My Coach: A Business Leader's Guide to Finding Clarity in an Uncertain World God is My Success: Transforming Adversity Into Your Destiny Five Bold Choices: Rise Above Your Circumstances and Redefine Your Life In addition to many churches and non-profit organizations, his clients have included 3M, American Express Financial Services, AT&T, BP Amoco, General Mills, Honeywell, Mayo Clinic, PepsiCo, Qwest, and hundreds of other large and small organizations. He lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota. www.LarryJulian.com Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.ChristianityInBusiness.com           

Theology of Business with Darren Shearer: Helping Marketplace Christians Partner with God in Business

On this episode, Mark Plaza shares how he started building his successful granola company while pastoring a church so he could understand and relate to his congregation more effectively as a fellow marketplace Christian.  Mark Plaza is the founder of Olde Man Granola, which began in 2008 and now has their granola sold in several large grocery retail chains such as Whole Foods and Safeway.  He has served in pastoral ministry for about 20 years and has been a missionary in the Congo and Honduras. He's currently the pastor of a church in Jefferson City, Missouri while simultaneously serving as Director of Strategy and Development for Olde Man Granola.  He holds a Doctorate in Ministry from Golden Gate Seminary and teaches a course called “Bible and Business” for Colorado Christian University.  https://oldemangranola.com/ Theology of Business is the show for marketplace Christians seeking to explore and apply God's will for business. If you want to learn more about how to do business for the glory of God and shape culture through discipling the business world in the ways of Jesus, this show is for you. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.TheologyofBusiness.com

Christianity in Business
The Spiritual Art of Business (Interview w/ Barry Rowan)

Christianity in Business

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 41:36


On this episode, former CFO of GoGo Inflight Barry Rowan shares lessons on connecting faith and work from his new book, The Spiritual Art of Business. Barry Rowan has served as a division general manager, led two private companies as CEO/President, and has been CFO for four public companies, including Fluke Corporation, Nextel Partners, Vonage, and Gogo. Barry has served as a trustee for Seattle Pacific University (where he was also the founding chair for the Center for Integrity in Business) and Gordon College, the board of advisors for the Honors Program in Entrepreneurial Leadership at Gonzaga University, and as President of Bellevue Christian School. He has served on the national board of InterVarsity and chairs the board of the Harvard Business School Christian Fellowship and Alumni Association. He's the author of the new book, The Spiritual Art of Business: Connecting the Daily with the Divine.  https://www.barrylrowan.com/ Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.ChristianityInBusiness.com

Christianity in Business
The Impact of Selfishness and Humility on Teams (Interview w/ Rusty Chadwick)

Christianity in Business

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 34:09


On this episode, Rusty Chadwick shares how heeding the biblical call to “consider others more important than yourselves” (Phil. 2:3) makes teams more effective and lasting. Rusty Chadwick is the Director of WinShape Teams (WinShape was started by Truett Cathy in 1984), where he has served since 2010. In addition to leading WinShape Teams, Rusty also speaks, writes, and creates development experiences for teams and leaders.  He is an executive producer of For the Team, a documentary on team performance in the grueling endurance sport of adventure racing.  Rusty co-authored the book, Team Work: 13 Timeless Principles for Creating Success and Fulfillment as a Team Member. (Chapter 1 is free and available here: https://www.teamworkbook.co/#Chapter-1-Free). Rusty holds a master's degree in management and leadership from Liberty University. Rusty loves adventuring in the outdoors, especially on a bike. He lives in Rome, Georgia with his wife Bekah, and their two children Dawson and Ella. https://teams.winshape.org/ Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.ChristianityInBusiness.com

Theology of Business with Darren Shearer: Helping Marketplace Christians Partner with God in Business
A Redemptive Use of Artificial Intelligence (Interview w/ Luke and Jennifer Richey)

Theology of Business with Darren Shearer: Helping Marketplace Christians Partner with God in Business

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 47:38


On this episode, augmented reality gaming company co-founders Luke and Jennifer Richey share how they're leveraging artificial intelligence for a Christ-centered purpose. Luke Richey, a software coding prodigy from a young age, co-founded Gravity Jack, Inc. in 2009, pioneering mobile-based Augmented Reality. With prior success in startups and a strong patent portfolio, he established the company as an industry leader. Jennifer Richey, hailing from southern California, is a tech futurist and entrepreneur. She entered the tech world in 2002, serving as CFO for Tometa Software, which was acquired in 2007. Later, she played the same role at Play Xpert and played a pivotal role in founding Gravity Jack in 2009. Together, Luke and Jen, Co-founder and Executive at Gravity Jack, are the visionaries behind the groundbreaking Augmented Reality/Artificial Intelligence video game, "The Wartribe of Binyamin." This game represents a leap forward in both gaming and global impact, and it offers a unique opportunity for investors to share in its equity—a rarity in crowdfunding. Gravity Jack website: https://www.gravityjack.com/ Wartribe of Binyamin promo video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ggur82LNJyE Wartribe of Binyamin X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/TheWarTribe Theology of Business is the show for marketplace Christians seeking to explore and apply God's will for business. If you want to learn more about how to do business for the glory of God and shape culture through discipling the business world, this show is for you. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.TheologyofBusiness.com

Christianity in Business
Why Leadership Is Creating Order from Chaos (Interview w/ Gary Harpst)

Christianity in Business

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 27:46


On this episode, tech entrepreneur and CEO Gary Harpst makes a biblical case for why leadership is about creating order out of chaos.     Gary Harpst, CEO of LeadFirst, is known for his fusion of faith and work, fostering agile organizations. With four decades of experience, he founded three successful businesses, one of which merged and was sold to Microsoft.  He has authored three impactful books and educated on business-faith intersections.  As a veteran Christian CEO, Harpst's journey encompasses business trials and growth. His latest book, Built to Beat Chaos, makes the biblical case that we are all created to overcome chaos.   LeadFirst, under Harpst's guidance, provides a whole business, whole-person health strategy for kingdom-impact businesses.    www.leadfirst.ai www.garyharpst.com       

Christianity in Business
12 Top Leadership Habits Discovered from 3000 Executive Searches (Interview w/ William Vanderbloemen)

Christianity in Business

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 36:02


On this episode, William Vanderbloemen shares 12 data-driven habits that separate the best leaders from the rest, which he and his team have observed during the process of conducting 3000 executive searches through Vanderbloemen Search Group.  William Vanderbloemen has been leading the Vanderbloemen Search Group for 15 years, where they are regularly retained to identify the best talent for teams, manage succession planning, and consult on all issues regarding teams. This year, Vanderbloemen will complete their 3,000th executive search.   Prior to founding Vanderbloemen Search Group, William studied executive search under a mentor with 25+ years of executive search at the highest level. His learning taught him the very best corporate practices, including the search strategies used by the internationally known firm Russell Reynolds. Prior to that, William served as a Senior Pastor at one of the largest Presbyterian Churches in the United States  His latest book is Be the Unicorn: 12 Data-Driven Habits that Separate the Best Leaders from the Rest (HarperCollins Leadership), which will release November 14, 2023.   https://www.vanderbloemen.com/william Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.ChristianityInBusiness.com 

Christianity in Business
Faithfully Stewarding the Company and the Environment (Interview w/ Brad Pedersen)

Christianity in Business

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 31:41


On this episode, Brad Pedersen shares his marketplace and faith journey as founder of  Canada's top toy company and co-founder of a rapidly growing company devoted to environmental sustainability. Brad Pedersen is an award-winning entrepreneur, angel investor, thought leader, and sought-after business coach. In 2008, he founded and scaled Canada's top toy company, Tech 4 Kids, and subsequently co-founded Pela, the $100m sustainable phone case startup that created an entirely new category.  In 2021, Brad and the team at Pela successfully launched a record-breaking $9.8M crowd-sourced campaign for the Lomi, the world's first smart waste kitchen composter.  He's the author of the book, Startup Santa: A Toymaker's Tale of 10 Business Lessons Learned from Timeless Toys, which will release November 4, 2023. https://www.bradpedersen.com/ Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.ChristianityInBusiness.com  

Christianity in Business
Leveraging Digital Media for Daily Discipleship (Interview w/ David Kroll)

Christianity in Business

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 38:44


On this episode, David Kroll shares how his church made the pivot from 13 weekend services to focusing on helping people experience church at home and in everyday life … right before the Covid-19 pandemic began … and is now reaching hundreds of thousands of people for Christ online weekly. David Kroll is the Chief Executive Officer for Churchome. Hundreds of thousands of people watch Churchome's sermons online each week, which are mostly preached by their lead communicator, Judah Smith. Prior to stepping into the CEO role, David began his career within investment banking, wealth management, and technology, and he served in a variety of pastoral roles within Churchome. He is husband to Jenna and father to William, Teddy, and Charlotte. David is passionate about helping people everywhere hear the story of Jesus! https://www.churchome.org/ Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.ChristianityInBusiness.com

The Christian Leader Made Simple Podcast with Ryan Franklin
Business As Mission (BAM) - A Kingdom-Minded Approach With Hunter Haley

The Christian Leader Made Simple Podcast with Ryan Franklin

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 56:40


Step into the world of purpose-driven business endeavors with Hunter Haley. Join us as we explore the transformative concept of Business As Mission (BAM), where business becomes a powerful tool for advancing the Kingdom of God. Hunter, the visionary behind 'The Blessed Business,' shares his personal journey and insights into integrating faith and business for a greater purpose. Discover how BAM demonstrates Christian values, navigates cultural complexities, and uses profits to fuel ministry. Gain inspiration and practical wisdom on how businesses can be a force for positive change, both economically and spiritually, in a rapidly evolving world.Connect with Hunter Haley:https://theblessedbusiness.com/ @theblessedbusiness on IG and FBHunter's Course: https://theblessedbusiness.com/launchDiscount code: “FRANKLIN” for 20% offPurchase The Christian Leader Blueprint book today: https://www.ryanfranklin.org/blueprintbook Download The Christian Leader Blueprint – Short Guide (Free): https://www.ryanfranklin.org/blueprint Take the Christian Leader™ Self-Assessment (Free):https://www.ryanfranklin.org/clselfassessment Learn more about the BRAND-NEW Christian Leader™ Community Coaching (Launching October 9th):https://www.ryanfranklin.org/communitycoaching YouTube and Audio Podcast: https://www.ryanfranklin.org/leaderpodcast Connect with Ryan: Email: info@ryanfranklin.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rnfranklin/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rnfranklin/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rnfranklin/ #leadership, #thoughtleadership, #ministry, #pastor, #pastors, #churches, #leadershiptraining, #churchleader, #churchleaders, #influence, #leadershipdevelopment, #coaching, #executivecoach, #leadershipcoaching, #productivitycoach, #productivity, #growthmindset, #theproductiveleader, #ChristianLeader, #ChristianLeadership, #LeadershipPodcast, #FaithAndBusiness, #PodcastInterview, #ChristianEntrepreneurship, #KingdomImpact, #PodcastInspiration, #LeadershipJourney, #PurposeDriven, #ChristianPodcast, #BusinessAsMission, #BAM, #FaithInBusiness, #TheBlessedBusiness, #KingdomBusiness, #FaithAndWork, #MissionDriven, #SocialImpact, #ChristianMission, #EntrepreneurshipForGood

Theology of Business with Darren Shearer: Helping Marketplace Christians Partner with God in Business
Employee Engagement and the Parable of the Four Soils (Interview w/ Krystal Parker)

Theology of Business with Darren Shearer: Helping Marketplace Christians Partner with God in Business

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 29:34


On this episode, US Christian Chamber of Commerce President Krystal Parker shares practical lessons about employee engagement from Jesus' Parable of the Four Soils.   Krystal Parker is the president of the U.S. Christian Chamber of Commerce. A former executive for a Fortune 200 publicly traded oil and gas company. A former college dropout, Parker advanced her education at Harvard Business School for senior executive leaders, focusing on innovation, globalization, and leadership diversity. As a certified DISC behavioral specialist, trainer, speaker, and coach, Krystal opened a boutique consulting company, Intent & Impact, to help companies increase profit, reduce turnover, and enhance employee engagement. A best-selling author and professor, Krystal teaches graduate and undergraduate-level courses.  Krystal is a wife and mother, and devoted follower of Jesus Christ. And she considers herself a marketplace missionary with a strategic focus on citywide transformation.  JOIN the US Christian Chamber of Commerce: https://uschristianchamber.com/small-business/ U.S. Christian Chamber, SWC 2024, Business Expo and National Conference: https://business.uschristianchamber.com/events/Details/u-s-christian-business-expo-and-national-conference-890187?sourceTypeId=Website Theology of Business is the show for marketplace Christians seeking to explore and apply God's will for business. If you want to learn more about how to do business for the glory of God and shape culture through discipling the business world, this show is for you. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.TheologyofBusiness.com