Podcasts about business as mission

On this episode, we're joined by Joseph Moore.  Joseph Moore is an author, historian, and investor whose self-experimentation with history's wildest financial strategies made him financially independent in his mid-40s. His writing blends deep, unconventional insights with some of history's most hilarious stories and has appeared through HarperCollins, The New York Times, and other major outlets. His first book, from Oxford University Press, was praised as "extraordinary" and "witty." He's the author of the new book, How to Get Rich In American History: 300 Years of Financial Advice that Worked (And didn't). https://www.josephmoorebooks.com/  Send us Fan MailThanks for listening, and keep partnering with God in your business.   And don't forget to check out our sponsor at HighBridgeBooks.com. And feel free to contact me directly at darren@highbridgebooks.com if you're interested in writing, publishing, and selling a book.   

Can we teach child entrepreneurs to challenge the status quo and build sustainable businesses? In this episode, we dive into how intentional entrepreneurial training for kids is sparking a cultural shift that empowers the next generation to lead right now. Most traditional systems inadvertently stifle the innate creativity of young minds before they ever get a chance to launch a venture. By introducing strategic business concepts and economic responsibility during the prime development window, we can foster a global generation of problem-solvers. Discover how a simple question from a four-year-old blossomed into a nationwide movement that is rewriting local legislation and equipping families to cultivate real-world leadership skills at home.Key Takeaways• The Golden Window: Why the ages of 8 to 12 represent the absolute best, most creative developmental stage for introducing young people to business ownership.• Legislation for Innovation: Understanding "Lemonade Stand Laws" and how current grassroots efforts are working to remove restrictive legal barriers for experimental childhood ventures.• Beyond Financial Literacy: How early entrepreneurial training actively builds lifelong resilience, confidence, community connection, and active citizenship.• Co-ops and Community: Practical strategies for testing and scaling youth business curriculums within local homeschool pods, parks departments, and community groups.Topics covered in this video:Society of Child Entrepreneurs, business as mission, youth entrepreneurship curriculum, teaching kids business, lemonade stand laws, SOCE, early childhood business training, faith and business, BAM global movement, homeschool business co-op, empowering young leaders, creative problem solving for kids.#BusinessAsMission #ChildEntrepreneurs #YouthEntrepreneurshipConnect with Us:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-business-as-mission-podcast-with-mike-baer/id1551867793Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Gp5SOOHFggJ67vPA5qxkDTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@officialbampodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialbampodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialbampodcast/#BusinessAsMission #BAM #MarketplaceCalling

On this episode, we're joined by Andrew Crapuchettes.  Andrew Crapuchettes is the founder and CEO of RedBalloon and a pioneering leader in labor market data analytics. With roots in Silicon Valley, he has built multiple successful tech companies and previously served as founding CEO of Emsi, now Lightcast. Andrew has spent over two decades helping shape how businesses, governments, and educators understand the workforce. Today, through RedBalloon, he's leading a movement to connect values-driven employers and employees who prioritize positive workplace culture. He's also a sought-after speaker and frequent voice in business and tech media. www.RedBalloon.work  Send us Fan MailThanks for listening, and keep partnering with God in your business.   And don't forget to check out our sponsor at HighBridgeBooks.com. And feel free to contact me directly at darren@highbridgebooks.com if you're interested in writing, publishing, and selling a book.   

On this episode, we're joined by Lucas Sherraden.  Lucas Sherraden is a leadership coach, entrepreneur, and author of The Uncaged Leader. With over two decades of experience building companies and coaching top performers, he helps leaders break free from internal patterns and lead with clarity, curiosity, and purpose. Blending neuroscience, psychology, and real-world business insight, Lucas equips leaders to move from burnout to intentional influence. He also hosts the Built HOW podcast and is passionate about helping people step into their God-given potential. Send us Fan MailThanks for listening, and keep partnering with God in your business.   And don't forget to check out our sponsor at HighBridgeBooks.com. And feel free to contact me directly at darren@highbridgebooks.com if you're interested in writing, publishing, and selling a book.   

On this episode, we're joined by Todd Stewart.  Todd Stewart is a follower of Christ and former CEO of Gulf Winds, where he led with a bold conviction: put God first, and trust the results. Starting as a forklift operator, Todd rose to lead and eventually sell the company, all while integrating faith and business. Under his leadership, the company's mission statement was “To glorify God by providing world-class logistics services through continual investment in our people, clients, community, and the world we live in.”     He's traveled globally sharing the gospel and has been honored by C12 and International Cooperating Ministries for his impact. He's the author of Delivering Hope: Leading a Business That Builds the Kingdom of God. https://toddstewart.com/  Thanks for listening, and keep partnering with God in your business.   And don't forget to check out our sponsor at HighBridgeBooks.com. And feel free to contact me directly at darren@highbridgebooks.com if you're interested in writing, publishing, and selling a book.   

Recorded live at BAM Conference 2026, join us as we collab with Biblos to discuss the mission facing the church, and how business can be the key to success. As a bonus, we are joined by Caleb Adams who shares his Biblical definition of blessing.   #KingdomSpeak #Podcast  #Blessing

On this episode, we're joined by Mary Elaine Baker.  Mary Elaine (along with her husband Brett) co-founded VAUSA®, a virtual assistant staffing company that helps businesses grow by providing remote team members, while intentionally integrating Christian values into how they operate. https://hirevausa.com/  Download the Freedom Framework Integration Plan: https://hirevausa65705.activehosted.com/f/59 Thanks for listening, and keep partnering with God in your business.   And don't forget to check out our sponsor at HighBridgeBooks.com. And feel free to contact me directly at darren@highbridgebooks.com if you're interested in writing, publishing, and selling a book.   

On this episode, Darren sits down with BestResults.AI founder Mike Burkesmith to discuss how Christians can achieve AI productivity gains without sacrificing authentic human connection. He and his company specialize in helping companies learn how to get the best possible outcomes from AI.  

On this episode, Darren sits down with Heather Wilson to discuss her journey of building GiveSendGo.com as a Christ-centered company. She shares the remarkable story of her platform getting hacked, which was followed by a miraculous story of forgiveness and provision.

On this episode, Darren sits down with Kandace Brands (business instructor at Dordt University) to discuss how she is leveraging The Christ-Centered Company book and assessment to teach biblical business to hundreds of business students who are, in turn, responsible for sharing the framework with hundreds of business owners and executives.

On this episode, Darren sits down with LearningRx CEO Kim Hanson to discuss the Kingdom impact made through LearningRx's 178 brain training centers around the world.

On this episode, Darren sits down with Adam La Barr to discuss his journey in simultaneously raising kids and businesses for the glory of God.

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.

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/

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/

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]

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/

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.

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

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.

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 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/

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  

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 

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 

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 

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 

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.

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 

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 

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!

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/

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 

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 

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 

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 

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 

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 

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 

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

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 

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           

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  

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

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

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

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

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

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

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