Theology of Business with Darren Shearer: Helping Marketplace Christians Explore and Apply God's Will for Business
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Aug 30, 2023
Employee Engagement and the Parable of the Four Soils (Interview w/ Krystal Parker)
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
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May 16, 2023
BOOK LAUNCH w/ first chapter: The Christ-Centered Company
On this episode, you’ll have an opportunity to listen to the Introduction chapter from Darren’s new book, “The Christ-Centered Company: 37 Biblical Business Habits to Build a Thriving Company That Honors God and Blesses the World.” The book is now available at TheologyofBusiness.com and on Amazon in paperback, ebook, and audiobook formats.
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Apr 20, 2023
Pastoring in the Marketplace and the Church Building (Interview w/ Joshua Brown)
On this episode, Joshua Brown (aka. “The Pressure Washing Pastor”) shares a business model that is helping ministry leaders pastor in both the marketplace and in the church building.
Joshua Brown, a former drug dealer, pothead, and high school dropout who was radically changed by God’s love and his people, is now pastor of Brown’s Pressure Washing, one of the largest pressure washing companies in Nashville, TN. After serving inside church organizations for over 20 years as youth pastor, children’s pastor, and family pastor, he is now the Pressure Washing Pastor.
https://www.pressurewashingpastor.com/
joshua@pressurewashingpastor.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
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Nov 30, 2022
A Mission Trip … to Your Workplace (Interview w/ Mike Henry Sr.)
On this episode, Mike Henry Sr. shares an opportunity to experience a six-week mission trip with other marketplace Christians … to your own workplace! He teaches this proven model in his new book, Marketplace Mission Trip.
Mike Henry Sr. is the CEO and Lead Instigator of Follower of One, an organization dedicated to helping every marketplace Christ-follower experience the joy of working with Jesus.
Prior to founding Follower of One, Mike served as vice president for a nationwide technology service provider.
And he’s the author of the brand-new book, Marketplace Mission Trip: A Six-Week Mission Trip to Your Workplace.
https://followerofone.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
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Nov 16, 2022
Hearing God’s Voice in Business (Interview w/ Shawn Bolz)
On this episode, Shawn Bolz teaches how to hear God’s voice in business and shares how the spiritual gift of prophecy can operate in a business context.
Shawn Bolz is a TV host, an author, producer, and a Christian minister.
He’s the author of several bestselling books, including Translating God: Hearing God's Voice For Yourself And The World Around You and Wired to Hear: Connecting God's Voice to Your Life, Influence, and Career, which he co-authored with Bob Hasson.
Shawn and Bob host one of the top-ranking Christian podcasts called Exploring the Marketplace and Exploring the Prophetic.
Shawn has been featured on Fox News, CBN News, 700 Club, CenterPoint TBN News, and … now, the Theology of Business Podcast.
He’s also the founding pastor of Expression58, a family focused church in Los Angeles California where he still attends.
He enjoys living on an urban farm with his wife, Cherie and their two daughters, 2 dogs, a cat, and chickens.
Links mentioned in this episode:
https://bolzministries.com/
* Prophetic Perspectives
* Spiritual Growth Academy
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
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Sep 19, 2022
Building Logos Bible Software into a Mature Company (Interview w/ Bob Pritchett)
On this episode, Bob Pritchett shares lessons learned from his journey of developing Logos Bible Software as a high-school kid into a mature company serving ministry leaders.
Bob Pritchett is the creator of Logos Bible Software and founder and Executive Chairman of Faithlife. In addition to Logos Bible Software, Faithlife offers a suite of time-saving apps for church leaders to help them manage their websites, giving, presentations, and more. Over the years, Bob has led his company through high growth, a nearly fatal IPO attempt, and back to solid, debt-free profitability. He's been invited to speak to industry and academic groups around the world and featured in publications ranging from the Whidbey News Times to BusinessWeek.
Bob is the author of Start Next Now: How to Get the Life You've Always Wanted and Fire Someone Today: And Other Surprising Tactics for Making Your Business a Success.
www.faithlife.com
https://firesomeonetoday.com
https://startnextnow.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
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Jun 23, 2022
Creating with God on a Deadline (Interview w/ Phil Cooke)
On this episode, Phil Cooke shares practical strategies for tapping into God’s creativity when you’re on a deadline.
Phil Cooke, Ph.D. is co-founder and CEO of Cooke Media Group in Los Angeles. Phil has produced media programming in nearly 70 countries, and created many of the most influential inspirational TV programs in history with a client list that includes Hollywood studios, major nonprofit organizations, and many of the most respected churches and ministries in the world.
His latest book is Ideas on a Deadline: How to Be Creative When the Clock Is Ticking. He's been called “one of the most innovative communicators of our generation.”
Links mentioned in this episode:
* philcooke.com = Phil’s blog
* cookemediagroup.com = Phil’s company site
* influencelab.com = Phil’s nonprofit
* ideasonadeadline.com = book site
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
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Jun 21, 2022
Pursuing Peace in Business Conflicts (Interview w/ Ray Titus)
On this episode, franchising powerhouse Ray Titus shares a biblical basis for pursuing peace when conflicts arise in business.
Ray Titus is the CEO of United Franchise Group, the global leader for entrepreneurs, which has over 1600 locations in over 80 countries.
He co-founded Signarama with his father, Roy Titus, who was also the founder of Minute Man Press. He founded the very first Signarama store in 1986 and has since applied his successful business model to other business-to-business brands.
Through his generous support, the Titus Center for Franchising was founded at Palm Beach Atlantic University, where over 60 of their business school students are currently getting a concentration in franchising, and they’re providing networking and education for some of today’s most successful franchisors.
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
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Jun 8, 2022
How to Set Business Goals Like Your Creator
On this episode, Darren shares how to set business goals like your Creator.
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
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Apr 11, 2022
Four Notable Business Transactions in the Bible: How God Has Used Wealth to Establish His Covenant With Humanity
On this episode, Darren shares four notable business transactions in the Bible to show how God has used wealth to establish His covenants with humanity.
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
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Feb 17, 2022
Biblical Teachings About Ownership (Interview w/ Bill English)
On this episode, Bill English shares teachings from his book, A Christian Theology of Business Ownership.
Bill English is a partner with The Platinum Group where he draws on his experience in business to help other businesses, especially in the areas of leadership, culture, and conflict resolution.
He holds two master’s degrees from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, one in divinity and the other in counseling psychology.
He blogs at BibleandBusiness.com and is the author of the book, A Christian Theology of Business Ownership.
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…
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Jan 12, 2022
Can God Use a Beer-Brewing Company? (Interview w/ Dr. Stephen Mansfield)
On this episode, Dr. Stephen Mansfield shares the remarkable legacy of devout Christian businessman Arthur Guinness, whose beer-brewing company changed the world.
Stephen Mansfield is a New York Times best-selling author and a popular speaker who leads a speaker training firm based in Washington DC. He is also a part time Senior Fellow of Public Leadership and Director of the Center for Biblical Leadership at Palm Beach Atlantic University.
He first rose to global attention with his groundbreaking work, The Faith of George W. Bush, a New York Times bestseller that Time magazine credited with helping to shape the 2004 US presidential election. The book was a source for Oliver Stone’s award-winning film "W." Mansfield's The Faith of Barack Obama was another international bestseller. He has written celebrated biographies of Booker T. Washington, George Whitefield, Winston Churchill, Pope Benedict XVI, and Abraham Lincoln, among others.
Stephen's humorous but fiery Mansfield's Book of…
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Dec 21, 2021
Jubilee and the Right Level of Profit (with Dr. Jay Jakub)
On this episode, Jay Jakub teaches how the biblical model of jubilee can be used as a basis for practicing capitalism more effectively.
Dr. Jay Jakub is the Chief Advocacy Officer for the Economics of Mutuality Movement, which originated at Mars Incorporated. (A $40 billion company with 130k employees around the world, Mars is the maker of M&Ms, Snickers, and other iconic brands.)
Jay and colleague Bruno Roches collaborated on the book Completing Capitalism: Heal Business to Heal the World, a rigorous and practical case study for the “Economics of Mutuality.” In addition, this growing movement is now taught globally through Oxford University’s Saïd Business School and elsewhere.
His doctorate is in Modern History from Oxford University (St. John’s College), and he has an M.A. in International Relations & Strategic Studies from the University of Lancaster (UK).
www.EOM.org
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Nov 11, 2021
The Foundational Principle for Doing Business God’s Way
On this episode, we’re exploring Principle 1 of the Christ-Centered Company Assessment: “Our company’s managers work for God and recognize God is on the receiving end of every action we take in business.”
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Sep 16, 2021
Each According to His Ability: A Biblical Basis for Hiring and Promoting
On this episode, we’re exploring Principle 28 of the Christ-Centered Company Assessment: Our company uses a consistent process to assess a job candidate’s integrity and skill (i.e., discretion and work ethic), ensuring that people are hired, promoted, or demoted on the basis of his/her ability.
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
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Mar 25, 2021
Is There a Biblical Basis for Bitcoin? (w/ Jimmy Song)
On this episode, we’re joined by Jimmy Song.
Jimmy Song is a Bitcoin Educator, Developer and Entrepreneur. Jimmy is the author of Programming Bitcoin, The Little Bitcoin Book, and his latest book, Thank God for Bitcoin: The Creation, Corruption and Redemption of Money. In addition, he's a Bitcoin Fellow at Blockchain Capital, a lecturer at the University of Texas, a speaker at Bitcoin conferences, an avid open-source contributor, mostly in Bitcoin, and the instructor of a 2-day workshop for programmers, Programming Blockchain.
www.ProgrammingBitcoin.com
* Is there a biblical basis for bitcoin?
* Are there moral characteristics of money itself … or just what we do with money?
* Why does Jimmy believe “bitcoin is a system that turns our individual sinfulness into our economic salvation?”
* What system of taxation is compatible with a bitcoin-based financial system?
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Nov 30, 2020
How Marketplace Christians Can Cultivate Christ-Centered Companies
Questions explored in this episode:
* Why companies market culture … not merely products and services
* Why the marketplace is a great place for Christians
* How companies can set Christ-centered industry standards in every aspect of the business
* How to use the Christ-Centered Company Assessment tool to evaluate how closely your company’s culture and operations are aligned with biblical principles
Theology of Business is the show that helps marketplace Christians to partner with God in business to make disciples of companies, industries, and communities. 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
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Sep 16, 2020
What Did Jesus Say About Money-Related Issues (w/ Jerry Bowyer)
On this episode, we’re joined by Jerry Bowyer (Boier).
Jerry is the Chief Economist of Vident Financial, Editor of Townhall Finance, and President of Bowyer Research. He is also Resident Economist with Kingdom Advisors, and serves on the Editorial Board of Salem Communications.
He has been Forbes.com columnist and a frequent commentator on Fox Business News, Fox News, and CNBC. He has been a contributing editor of National Review Online, The New York Sun and Townhall Magazine, and he has written for the Wall Street Journal and for numerous other publications.
He’s the author of the new book, The Maker Versus the Takers: What Jesus Really Said About Social Justice and Economics.
https://affluentinvestor.com/
Questions explored in this episode:
* Was Jesus rich or poor?
* How did being an artisan from Galilee influence Jesus’ teachings on money-related issues?
* Why did Jesus primarily confront religious leaders regarding money issues rather than the average small busin…
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Aug 12, 2020
Leading with Love in Times of Corporate Crisis (w/ Joel Manby)
Drawing on 25+ years of CEO experience of major corporations, Joel wrote Love Works, in which he introduces us to the power of agape love in the workplace. Love Works has sold over 100,000 copies, and a new expanded version was released in March 2020.
Previously, Joel was Chief Executive Officer of SeaWorld and served as CEO of Herschend Enterprises, an entertainment company with brands such as the Harlem Globetrotters and Dollywood. Additionally, Joel spent 20 years in general management in the auto industry.
After he went undercover on the hit TV show Undercover Boss, his episode was the second-most popular program on all of US television during the week it aired … second only to American Idol.
https://joelmanby.com/
Questions explored in this episode:
* How to lead based on the principles of action-oriented love in 1 Cor. 13:4-7
* Which of the leadership principles in 1 Cor. 13:4-7 are the most difficult for business managers and leaders?
* Why is it hard for business l…
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Jun 9, 2020
Financial Compensation and Value-Making from a Biblical Perspective (w/ Jeff Haanen)
On this episode, Jeff Haanen and Darren discuss a biblical framework for understanding God’s perspective on human value-making and monetary compensation.
Jeff Haanen is the CEO and founder of Denver Institute for Faith & Work, an educational nonprofit dedicated to forming men and women to serve God, neighbor, and society through their daily work. He's also the founder of the 5280 Fellowship, a program for emerging leaders in Colorado, and Scatter.org, a free learning platform on faith, work, and culture. He writes for various publications, such as Christianity Today, on topics ranging from business to retirement to the American working class. He lives in Denver, Colorado with his wife and four daughters.
https://denverinstitute.org/business-for-the-common-good-2020/
https://5280fellows.com/
Questions explored in this episode:
* Does all work have equal value in God’s eyes?
* Should we view some work as more “valuable” than others?
* Biblically speaking, when should w…
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Apr 9, 2020
How Christian Business Owners Are Responding to COVID-19 (w/ Mike Sharrow)
On this episode, Mike Sharrow shares how Christian business owners are responding to the COVID-19 coronavirus crisis, including positive stories of what God is doing through His people in the marketplace.
Mike is the President and CEO of C12 Group, the nation’s largest network of Christian CEOs, business owners, and executives. Before joining C12, Mike owned a healthcare strategy consulting group and served as an executive pastor for a church in Texas.
I don’t know of anyone who has a better sense of how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting Christian-led companies than Mike, so I want to make sure our Theology of Business Podcast listeners get to hear this.
I’d also recommend going to https://www.c12group.com/blog/ to watch to Mike’s weekly COVID-19 executive briefings being shared by C12.
(Note: This important episode recently aired on our sister podcast, Houston Baptist University’s Christianity in Business Podcast. Click here to subscribe: www.ChristianityinBusiness.c…
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Mar 13, 2020
How Chick-fil-A Became an Iconic Brand (w/ Steve Robinson, Chick-fil-A’s Chief Marketing Officer from 1981 – 2015)
On this episode, we’re joined by Steve Robinson.
Steve was the Chief Marketing Officer of Chick-fil-A from 1981 – 2015. Think about how Chickfila has grown during that time. Chickfila makes more money per restaurant than McDonald's, Starbucks and Subway combined.
“Eat mor chikin”, cows, setting up free-standing stores outside of shopping malls, breakfast, fresh cut flowers on the tables, all the sauces, all the new menu items, Chickfila Peach Bowl, the fastest drive thrus on the planet…
In his book, Covert Cows: How faith, Cows and Chicken Built an Iconic Brand, Steve details how he and the Chick-fil-A leadership team intentionally curated by Truett Cathy kept their Christian faith at the core of the business, staying true to Proverbs 22:1: “A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches; loving favor rather than silver and gold.”
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Feb 10, 2020
Income Inequality and Business Management (w/ Dr. Antipas Harris)
On this episode, we’re joined by my good friend and former divinity school professor, Dr. Antipas Harris. He was my pulpit ministry professor at Regent University.
Antipas L. Harris is now the President and Dean of Jakes Divinity School and serves on the pastoral staff at the Potter’s House in Dallas, TX. Before Bishop TD Jakes appointed him to this role, Harris was the founding dean of the Urban Renewal Center in Norfolk, VA.
He’s the author of several books that I’ve had the privilege of publishing, including Unstoppable Success, Monday Morning Inspiration, and The Gifted Worshipper. His latest book is Is Christianity the White Man’s Religion?: How the Bible Is Good News for People of Color.
He is a public theologian and thinks deeply about the inequalities in our society through a Biblical lens.
www.AntipasHarris.com
www.JakesDivinity.com
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Jan 8, 2020
What Is Business Theology?
Theology of Business is the show that helps marketplace Christians to partner with God in business to make disciples of companies, industries, and communities. 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
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Sep 5, 2019
Business Lessons from Catholic Monks (w/ Keith Hertling, Jersey Mike’s VP of Leadership, Coaching, and Culture)
On this episode, we’re joined by Keith Hertling.
Keith is the vice president of leadership, coaching, and culture for Jersey Mike's Franchise Systems. He has worked for the sandwich chain for fifteen years.
He began coaching Special Olympians in college and has been teaching and coaching ever since. At age fifteen, he co-founded Popeye's Gym, a haven for athletes, police, firefighters, and lifeguards, and was a leader in the fitness industry for more than twenty years. He also spent time as a high school and college football coach, certified personal trainer, and life coach.
He’s the author of Life Lessons on Leadership, Coaching and Culture.
www.KeithHertling.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
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Jun 28, 2019
Using Business as a Platform for Cross-Cultural Ministry (w/ Mike Baer)
On this episode, we’re joined by Mike Baer.
Mike is a recognized leader in the global Business as Mission movement. Over the years, Mike has served as a church planter and pastor; he is an entrepreneur who has launched several businesses, the founder of an international business incubator, a prolific author, an in-demand speaker.
Currently, Mike is a senior executive at EmployBridge (the largest light industrial staffing company in the US) and founder of ThirdPath (an online Business as Mission education platform). He is the author of Business as Mission: The Power of Business in the Kingdom of God.
https://thirdpathinitiative.com/
www.BusinessasMission.com
Theology of Business is the show that helps marketplace Christians to partner with God in business to make disciples of companies, industries, and communities. 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. | Entrepreneursh…
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Feb 4, 2019
Redeeming Ethical Failures in Business (w/ Mark Whitacre)
Mark Whitacre is Chief Operating Officer (COO) of CBMC, an organization that has impacted his life greatly the past two decades. It’s one of the most prominent, pioneering organizations in the faith at work movement over the past century.
Since December of 2006, he has been the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Science Officer at Cypress Systems, Inc.
His undercover work with the FBI during the ADM price-fixing scandal was the inspiration for the major motion picture, "The Informant," starring Matt Damon as Mark Whitacre.
Drawing from his unique history, Mark provides one-of-a-kind insight into corporate ethics, corporate greed, and the warning signs of a flawed corporate leadership.
www.MarkWhitacre.com
www.CBMC.org
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Jan 8, 2019
Cross-Cultural Marketplace Discipleship (w/ Mark Canada)
On this episode, we’re joined by Mark Canada.
Mark is the President and CEO of Marketplace & Development Enterprises, a service organization dedicated to helping mature Christ-followers, who want to use their vocational skills and experience and want to change lives, to be Christ's ambassadors in unreached communities. Prior to leading Marketplace & Development Enterprises, Mark practiced tax law and started a few businesses over the course of 25 years.
https://buildmde.com/
Theology of Business is the show that helps marketplace Christians to partner with God in business to make disciples of companies, industries, and communities. 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
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Dec 20, 2018
CEO Activism on the Business Mountain (w/ Os Hillman)
On this episode, we’re joined by Os Hillman … my friend and a pioneer in the modern faith-at-work movement.
Os is the president of Marketplace Leaders, an organization whose purpose is to help men and women discover and fulfill God’s complete purposes through their work and to view their work as ministry.
In the past, Os owned an advertising agency but is now an internationally recognized speaker on the subject of faith at work.
He is the author of 18 books and a daily email devotional called TGIF Today God Is First which has several hundred thousand readers in 105 nations.
Os has been featured on CNBC, NBC, LA Times, New York Times, and many other national media as a spokesperson on faith at work. He is a regular contributor to TenTen magazine, ChristianPost.com, CharismaNews.com, and Crosswalk.com.
Os is also president of Aslan, Inc. which provides a leading online “faith-at-work” Christian bookstore called www.TGIFbookstore.com to serve the needs of Christians in thei…
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Dec 5, 2018
Godly Business Counsel and Accountability (w/ Mike Sharrow)
On this episode, Mike Sharrow shares lessons learned from C12’s community of Christ-centered CEOs about the benefits of Bible-based business counsel and discipleship-oriented accountability.
Mike is the President and CEO of C12 Group, the nation’s largest network of Christian CEOs, business owners, and executives. Before joining C12, Mike owned a healthcare strategy consulting group and served as an executive pastor for a church in Texas.
Theology of Business is the show that helps marketplace Christians to partner with God in business to make disciples of companies, industries, and communities. 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
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Feb 5, 2018
Investing in Faith-Driven Companies (w/ Henry Kaestner)
On this episode, Henry Kaestner shares how his faith impacts his investment decisions as a Christian venture capitalist in the startup funding world.
Henry is a Managing Principal at Sovereign's Capital LLC, a private equity fund helping faith-driven entrepreneurs building great businesses in both consumer and business software-as-a-service, tech-enabled consumer good/services, and healthcare technology, in both the U.S. and Southeast Asia. To date, they’ve invested in 36 companies. He’s the co-Founder and previous CEO, and then Chairman of Bandwidth.com, a company that together with his business partner, David Morken, he has grown to $250 million in revenue. The values of Bandwidth.com have always been: Faith, Family, Work and Fitness (in that order). Bandwidth.com was the 4th fastest growing privately held company in the country from 2003 through 2007, a position it achieved without acquisition or institutional funding.
http://sovereignscapital.com/
http://www.faithdrivenentre…
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Nov 27, 2017
Relactional Leadership: A Biblical Model of Business Leadership (w/ Ford Taylor)
On this episode, Ford Taylor shares a Bible-based model for balancing the tension between the need for both a transactional and a relational approach to leadership. He teaches this model in further detail in his new book, Relactional Leadership: When Relationships Collide with Transactions (Practical Tools for Every Leader).
In this interview, you’ll hear how he used this model of "Relactional Leadership" and its leadership tools to revive a fledgling t-shirt business and turn it into a $300 million publicly traded company.
Ford is the founder of FSH Strategy Consultants and Transformational Leadership, specializing in consulting, leadership development and cultural change within businesses and other organizations. He also leads a charitable international effort that provides TL to emerging countries worldwide.
www.TransformLead.com
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Nov 2, 2017
Is Everyone Called to Be an Entrepreneur? (w/ Jordan Raynor)
Jordan Raynor is a serial entrepreneur and bestselling author who leads a growing community of Christians following God's call to create. He currently serves as the CEO of the venture-backed tech startup, Threshold 360. He is also a cofounder of Citizinvestor, the world's largest crowdfunding platform for government projects.
Jordan has twice been selected as a Google Fellow and served in the Bush White House in 2006.
His book Startup Stories debuted in the #1 bestseller spot in multiple Amazon categories, including entrepreneurship and Christian business. His latest book is Called to Create: A Biblical Invitation to Create, Innovate, and Risk.
www.CalledToCreate.org
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Sep 5, 2017
Public Discipleship in the Marketplace (w/ Amy Sherman)
Beyond personal discipleship, Amy Sherman explains what it means to make disciples in the public arena, and she shares examples of what this looks like in the marketplace. (comment at www.TheologyofBusiness.com)
Amy Sherman is a Senior Fellow at the Sagamore Institute and was named by Christianity Today in 2012 as one of the 50 Evangelical women most influencing the American Church and culture. She's the author of six books and over 80 articles in periodicals including First Things, The Public Interest, The Christian Century, Christianity Today, and Books & Culture. Her most recent book is Kingdom Calling Vocational Stewardship for the Common Good, which was recently honored as Christianity Today’s Book of the Year in the Christian Living category. She holds a BA from Messiah College and a MA and PhD from the University of Virginia.
https://www.madetoflourish.org/people/amy-sherman/
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Aug 3, 2017
Great Commission Companies (w/ Dr. Steven Rundle)
What is a "Great Commission Company"? (Comment at www.TheologyofBusiness.com)
Steven is Professor of Economics at Biola University. His teaching and research interests are focused on the intersection between international economics and world mission. He is faculty advisor for the International Business Institute and for the Student International Business Association. He also assists and consults mission agencies, churches and businesses that are trying to integrate business and missions. He has published two books Great Commission Companies: The Emerging Role of Business in Missions and Economic Justice in a Flat World: Christian Perspectives on Globalization.
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Jul 7, 2017
Is Business as Mission (BAM) a Flawed Concept? (w/ Dr. Scott Quatro and Dr. Michael Thigpen)
Is Business as Mission (BAM) a Flawed Concept? In this episode, Dr. Scott Quatro and Dr. Michael Thigpen debate the flaws and merits of BAM.
Dr. Scott Quatro is Professor of Management and Co-Chair of the Business Department at Covenant College and is the Chair Elect of the Christian Business Faculty Association.
Dr. Michael Thigpen is Associate Professor of Old Testament and Semitics at Talbot School of Theology at Biola University and is the Executive Director of the Evangelical Theological Society.
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Jun 13, 2017
A Biblical View of Business Profit (w/ Jeff Van Duzer)
What is God's will for business profit? (comment at TheologyofBusiness.com)
Jeff is the provost of Seattle Pacific University prior to which he was the dean of the SPU School of Business and Economics where he taught business ethics and business law. During his tenure as dean, the School opened its Center for Integrity in Business, launched the annual Social Venture Plan Competition, and began an innovative new graduate program focused on social and sustainable business.
Jeff's book, Why Business Matters to God, is a must-read on the subject of the theology of business.
Prior to his tenure at SPU, Jeff earned his Juris Doctor from Yale Law School and was a partner with the international law firm of Davis Wright Tremaine where he practiced for more than 20 years. He concentrated his practice in commercial finance and natural resources.
Center for Integrity in Business
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May 26, 2017
Transforming Nations through Business (w/ Dr. John Mulford)
How are kingdom businesses being used to build nations around the world?
Dr. John Mulford is the director of the Center for Entrepreneurship at Regent University and the former dean of the Business School at Regent. John has taught economics, statistics, and management science and currently teaches electives in international entrepreneurship in the PhD program at Regent. He has a particular interest in seeing disadvantaged groups advance through entrepreneurial activity. His students have gone on to start consulting companies in Asia and Africa, a manufacturing business in Egypt, and a specialty coffee company in the U.S. and Latin America. Through his leadership, the Center for Entrepreneurship has setup six Business Development Centers around the world in Uganda, Rwanda, India, South Africa, Nigeria, and Burkina Faso.
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Mar 30, 2017
Management or Leadership: Which Did Jesus Emphasize More?
Do you think our culture is elevating the idea of leadership while deprecating the idea of management? What management lessons can we learn from the parables of Jesus?
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Jan 31, 2017
What the Bible Says about Innovation
What does the Bible say about innovation? (Comment at www.TheologyofBusiness.com)
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Dec 30, 2016
9 Ways Your Church Can Engage Business Professionals
In what specific ways is your local church engaging, discipling, and mobilizing the business professionals in your local church for marketplace ministry? (Comment at www.TheologyofBusiness.com)
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Nov 29, 2016
To Forgive or Not to Forgive in Business
How do you respond in business when people make promises they either cannot or will not keep? (Comment at www.TheologyofBusiness.com)
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Oct 13, 2016
Spiritual Gifts in the Marketplace: Case Studies (w/ Shae Bynes)
How are marketplace Christians using their spiritual gifts in the business world? (Comment at www.TheologyofBusiness.com)
Shae Bynes is the host of the Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur Podcast and founder and Chief Fire Igniter of KDE’s community of entrepreneurs. She’s the author of a several books, including at least one bestseller. KDE’s mission is to activate a community of entrepreneurs that will demonstrate the power, presence, passion, and purity of God in the marketplace.
http://kingdomdrivenentrepreneur.com/
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Sep 15, 2016
Christian Values in the Film Industry (w/ Matthew Faraci)
How is God working in the film industry? (Comment at www.TheologyofBusiness.com)
Matthew is President of Inspire Buzz, an entertainment marketing firm solely focused on delivering the values audience. Prior to founding the company, he worked successfully with more than a dozen companies in the entertainment, corporate, public policy, and non-profit spaces, designing highly customized strategies—fusing proven and cutting edge tactics together—to achieve big goals. His work has been profiled in The Wall Street Journal, The Christian Science Monitor, The Washington Post, The Chicago Tribune, The New York Times, USA Today, The Washington Times, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, The Los Angeles Times, The Boston Globe, Deadline, The Washington Examiner, The Blaze, Entertainment Weekly, BuzzFeed, The Huffington Post, and on Fox News, CNN, MSNBC, CNBC, Bloomberg, and other media outlets.
Matthew's website: www.Inspire.buzz
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Aug 30, 2016
Is Competition in Business Christ-Like?
Would a disciple-making approach to business tend to make a company more or less successful than a company that primarily uses a competitive approach? (Comment at TheologyofBusiness.com)
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Aug 16, 2016
The Power of Christian Mentors in Business (w/ Clay Clark)
How important is it to choose mentors who share your values and worldview? (Comment at www.TheologyofBusiness.com)
Clay Clark is a former U.S. SBA Entrepreneur of the Year for Oklahoma, the founder of Thrive15.com, the owner of 9 businesses, the father of 5 kids and the owner of 38 chickens and 6 ducks.
www.thrive15.com
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Jul 18, 2016
How to Sell Without Selling Your Soul (w/ Bnonn Tennant)
How should our Christian faith influence the way we sell our products and services? (Comment at www.TheologyofBusiness.com)
Bnonn Tennant is the author of Copywriting for Christians: How to Sell Without Selling Your Soul and the creator of “Learn Copywriting Backwards,” a training program for solopreneurs. He lives in New Zealand where he is active in apologetics ministry when he isn’t teaching businesses how to turn more visitors into customers. www.Bnonn.com
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Jun 14, 2016
Confronting Business Ethics Challenges as a Christian (w/ Dr. Scott Rae)
What is the correct default position Christians should maintain when confronting ethical challenges in the marketplace? (Comment at www.TheologyofBusiness.com) Dr. Scott Rae is the dean of the faculty, professor of Christian Ethics, and chair of the Department of Philosophy at Talbot School of Theology at Biola University. He has a Bachelor’s of Science in economics from Southern Methodist University, a Master’s of Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary, and a PhD from the University of Southern California. His primary interests are in bioethics and business ethics. He is the author of 10 books and consults with several southern California hospitals in ethics. He and his wife, Sally, have three sons. Theology of Business is the show that helps marketplace Christians to partner with God in business to transform the marketplace and make an impact in eternity. If you want to learn more about how to do business for the glory of God, this show is for you. This is a podcast by Christi…
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May 18, 2016
Building a Kingdom Business with Your Spouse (w/ Aly Salz)
Is God calling you to build a business with your spouse? (Comment at www.TheologyofBusiness.com)
Aly has a Bible school and a business school background. While in undergrad, Aly and her husband Rick started a business together, now called Righteous Clothing Agency, Inc., which specializes in corporate identity gear. The Portland, Ore., business has flourished, now employing dozens of people in four states, with Aly leading the organization as CEO. In addition to her role as CEO, her involvement in the (Business As Mission) Network within the Foursquare Church in the US is helping to create an atmosphere of inclusion of all believers in the Great Commission. She’s helping church leadership see the latent potential of ambassadors for Christ sitting in the pews each and every Sunday.
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Apr 28, 2016
Becoming Spiritually Influential at Work (w/ Bill Peel)
What does spiritual influence look like in a workplace setting? (Comment at www.TheologyofBusiness.com)
Bill Peel is the Founding Executive Director of The Center for Faith & Work at LeTourneau University created to help Christians understand their work’s importance to God and experience Christ’s transforming presence and power in every workplace in every nation. For more than 25 years, Bill has coached thousands of men and women to discover their calling, grasp their significance to God’s kingdom, and become a spiritual influence in their workplace. Before coming to LeTourneau University, Bill served on Promise Keepers’ leadership training faculty and as Director of the Paul Tournier Institute for the Christian Medical and Dental Associations. He is an award-winning author/co-author of seven books (in multiple languages) including Workplace Grace, What God Does When Men Lead, andDiscover Your Destiny. With his friend Dr. Walt Larimore, Bill is the co-creator of the continuin…
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Apr 6, 2016
The Most Important Business Advice I Learned in Seminary
Is a seminary, Bible-school education relevant in the business world? (Comment at www.TheologyofBusiness.com)
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Mar 1, 2016
Reaching the Workplace for Jesus by 2020 (with Ford Taylor)
How can 156,000,000 people in the workplace be reached with the love of Jesus by the year 2020? (Comment at www.TheologyofBusiness.com)
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Jan 22, 2016
5 Biblical Entrepreneurship Principles to Teach Your Kids (with Ken & Kenny Carfagno, Dadnamics.com)
How do you teach Bible-based business and entrepreneurship principles to your children? (Comment at www.TheologyofBusiness.com)
Ken Carfagno is passionate about helping his kids to become like Jesus, and he sees business as a great context for this discipleship process to happen. Along his journey from artist to engineer to entrepreneur, Ken became a dad. And like many new dads, his kids inspired a long-forgotten gift. Ken could make up stories and draw his kids into them. This sparked a dream that lead to Dadnamics, the infusion of creativity, adventure, and silliness into dad time. And it led to the Arctic Land experience. Ken is married and has three boys and one girl. He also owns and operates Carfagno Cleaning, Inc, a family-owned residential cleaning company in the Capital District of NY. He has held this position for 10 years.
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Jan 6, 2016
5 Ways God Accomplishes Goals (And How You Can Do Likewise)
God has personally demonstrated the best productivity model for getting things done in your business. (Comment at www.TheologyofBusiness.com)
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Dec 16, 2015
3 Trends in the Marketplace Christianity Movement
What current trends in the Marketplace Christianity Movement have you noticed? (Comment at www.TheologyofBusiness.com)
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Dec 2, 2015
The Marketplace Christianity Movement: A Brief History (1930 – Present)
How has the modern Marketplace Christianity Movement developed? (Comment at www.TheologyofBusiness.com)
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Oct 28, 2015
Can a company be considered Christian? (with Chris Patton, President of Mike Patton Auto)
Can a company be considered Christian? (with Chris Patton, President of Mike Patton Auto)
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Oct 14, 2015
Business as Ministry: What Does It Look Like?
What would happen if every marketplace Christian identified his/her spiritual gifts, understood how to use them for ministry in a business setting, and used them every day in the marketplace? (Comment at www.TheologyofBusiness.com)
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Sep 30, 2015
The Christian’s Unfair Advantage in Business (with Dr. Jim Harris)
What is different about those who partner with the Holy Spirit in their businesses and those who do not? (Comment at www.TheologyofBusiness.com)
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Sep 21, 2015
How Tithing Can Lead to a Massive Vision
Do you tithe? If so, has tithing helped you to think bigger, knowing that your Source for everything is God? (Comment at www.TheologyofBusiness.com)
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Sep 9, 2015
Cease Striving: 4 Reasons to Rest on the Sabbath
Personally and professionally, what are the benefits of observing the Sabbath Day? What is your Sabbath Day of rest? (Comment at www.TheologyofBusiness.com)
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Aug 26, 2015
3 Ways to Identify Your God-Given Marketplace Assignment
What industry has God called you to transform for His glory? (Comment at www.TheologyofBusiness.com)
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Aug 12, 2015
Two Ways to Be a King in Business
What does it mean to be a king in the marketplace? (Comment at www.TheologyofBusiness.com)
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Jul 29, 2015
The Greatest Marketing Genius of All Time
How did Jesus deliver this incredibly demanding message while gaining global acceptance throughout history? What can we learn from the life and legacy of Jesus about how to be great marketers, that is, strategic influencers and intentional leaders?(Comment at www.TheologyofBusiness.com)
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Jul 15, 2015
4 Reasons Why Secular Humanism Is Bad for Business
What are some other consequences of using business as a means to worship our own self-interests? (Comment at www.TheologyofBusiness.com)
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Jul 8, 2015
How to Be Salt and Light in the Marketplace (with Chuck Hyde, CEO of Soderquist Leadership)
What does it mean to be “salt and light” in the marketplace? (Comment at www.TheologyofBusiness.com) No matter what culture you live in around the world, it is God’s will that the Church would respond to the darkness and decay in the culture by being the redemptive "salt and light" that He has called us to be.
On this episode, we’re joined by Chuck Hyde, CEO of Soderquist Leadership, which is a provider of values-based leadership development for organizations of all sizes. Prior to his work Soderquist, Chuck spent 12 years leading teams and strategic projects for Kimberly-Clark Corporation. He earned his MBA from MBA from John Brown University in 2008.
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Jul 1, 2015
C.S. Lewis’ Marketplace Strategy for Transforming a Nation
Do you agree with C.S. Lewis that marketplace Christianity should be “latent”? (Comment at www.TheologyofBusiness.com)
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Jun 24, 2015
Jesus & the Role of Storytelling in Business (with Taylor Jones, Co-founder and CEO of Whiteboard)
How did Jesus use storytelling, and what is the role of storytelling in business? (Comment at www.TheologyofBusiness.com)
Taylor Jones co-founded Whiteboard, an award-winning creative agency whose client list includes Chick-fil-A, Passion Conferences, Youth For Christ USA, and Q Ideas. With over a decade of experience in programming, U/X design, and accounting, Taylor serves as Whiteboard’s CEO and leads the development team.
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Jun 17, 2015
4 Steps to Making Your Industry a Disciple of Jesus
How are you helping your industry to reflect the glorious image of Jesus Christ? Here are four steps to discipling your industry. (Comment at www.TheologyofBusiness.com)
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Jun 10, 2015
A Biblical Approach to Selling (with Tim Brown, founder of Three Creative)
How do you integrate your Christian faith and values into the sales process? (Comment at www.TheologyofBusiness.com)
Tim Brown is the founder of Three Creative, a leadership company out to positively impact one million lives through life changing books and trainings. Tim has a passion for developing individuals responsible for sales and business development and creating momentum around powerful sales engines. Previously, he was the president of Concord Energy Holdings, a Colorado-based integrated commodity logistics and oilfield services company. Prior to Concord, he was the founder and CEO of Radius Media Holdings, which provided a variety marketing services ranging from radio broadcasting, including twelve locations in Colorado, eighteen owned-and operated live events in the Colorado resort communities, a large-format printing company, and a sponsorship marketing agency. He has worked with companies like Cisco Systems, Alteon Web Systems (Nortel Networks), American Power Conversion,…
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Jun 3, 2015
7 Reasons Why the Marketplace Is a Great Place for Christians
If God has called you into business, please don’t wish you were called somewhere else. The marketplace is a great place for Christians right now, and here are seven reasons why. (Comment at www.TheologyofBusiness.com)
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May 27, 2015
Reclaiming the Business Mountain for God (with Os Hillman)
Os Hillman, one of the leaders of the faith and work movement, shares how God’s people can reclaim the business mountain of influence for God. (Comment at www.TheologyofBusiness.com)
Os Hillman is the president of Marketplace Leaders, an organization whose purpose is to help men and women discover and fulfill God’s complete purposes through their work and to view their work as ministry. In the past, Os owned an advertising agency, and is now an internationally recognized speaker on the subject of faith at work. He is the author of 14 books and a daily email devotional called TGIF Today God Is First which has nearly two hundred thousand readers in 104 nations. Os has been featured on CNBC, NBC, LA Times, New York Times, and many other national media as a spokesperson on faith at work.
http://www.MarketplaceLeaders.org
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May 20, 2015
11 Spiritual Gifts Being Used in Business
Can you imagine what would happen if every Christian in the marketplace was aware of his/her spiritual gifts and started using them in the workplace daily for the glory of God? (Comment at www.TheologyofBusiness.com)
Theology of Business helps marketplace leaders to partner with God in business to make a greater impact in society and in eternity. If you want to learn more about how to do business for the glory of God, this show is for you. This is a podcast by Christian business leaders for Christian business leaders. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.TheologyofBusiness.com
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May 13, 2015
Grace vs. Grind: Should Christians Hustle in Business? (with Shae Bynes and Antonina Geer, Co-Founders of Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur)
When does work ethic become workaholism? (Comment at www.TheologyofBusiness.com)
Antonina Geer is an encouraging minister, speaker, teacher, and Co-Founder of Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur. She equips ministry and marketplace leaders to live and work to their full potential in Christ. She has over twenty years of experience in Accounting and Finance and her experience in business is as a financial consultant for small business owners. Antonina was born and raised in Milwaukee, WI is a devoted and loving wife to Pastor Larry Geer, a mother to four children and a minister, serving alongside her husband at the Abundant Living Christian Church in Anderson, South Carolina.
Shae Bynes is a passionate storyteller, engaging teacher, and Business Ignition coach whose life and business were completely transformed through the power of encountering God. Not only does Shae ignite entrepreneurs in the marketplace, but also married couples inside and outside of the bedroom through a growing marriage…
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May 6, 2015
3 Christian Heroes in Business the Church Needs to Know About (R.G. LeTourneau, Mary K. Ash, and John Wanamaker)
This episode features the marketplace ministries of R.G. LeTourneau, Mary K. Ash, and John Wanamaker. Who else needs to be added to this list of Christian heroes from the marketplace? (Comment at www.TheologyofBusiness.com)
Theology of Business helps marketplace leaders to partner with God in business to make a greater impact in society and in eternity. If you want to learn more about how to do business for the glory of God, this show is for you. This is a podcast by Christian business leaders for Christian business leaders. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.TheologyofBusiness.com
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Apr 29, 2015
Why Business Competence Matters to God (with Dan Meylan, Founder & President of Weavers)
Dan Meylan shares the nine core business competencies that people need to have, and he shares why business competence matters to God. (Comment at www.TheologyofBusiness.com)
Dan is the founder and president of Weavers, a ministry to business owners dedicated to expanding the “kingdom impact” of those who serve the Gospel as leaders in the marketplace. He is the National Sales and Marketing Director of a Kansas City Based insurance company, a business coach and consultant, published author, business leader, risk management professional and licensed insurance broker. Dan has extensive experience with business operations, budgeting, financial models, sales management, high hazard products liability, workers compensation, self insurance, captives, risk retention groups, construction wrap ups, employee benefits, mergers and acquisitions and business perpetuation planning. Dan’s walk with Jesus started in 1972. He is involved in the leadership of several men’s marketplace ministry g…
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Apr 22, 2015
How I Went from Seminary into Business (Darren's Story)
Are you called to make disciples in the marketplace? If you’re a Christian, I already know that you’re called to make disciples. Have you tapped into your spiritual gifts? Do you know where God has called you to serve him in the marketplace? (Comment at www.TheologyofBusiness.com)
Theology of Business helps marketplace leaders to partner with God in business to make a greater impact in society and in eternity. If you want to learn more about how to do business for the glory of God, this show is for you. This is a podcast by Christian business leaders for Christian business leaders. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.TheologyofBusiness.com
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Apr 20, 2015
Does God Want Us to Set Goals? (with Stephen McGhee, leadership coach & author)
Is goal-setting biblical? (Comment at www.TheologyofBusiness.com)
For the past 25 years, Stephen McGhee has guided business executives and influential leaders across the globe, to go beyond self-imposed limitations to new levels of leadership. An international keynote speaker and author of three books on leadership, Stephen has transformed accomplished individuals around the country and initiated cultural change with major corporations such as Microsoft, Merck, Georgia Pacific and Firestone. He recently completed his first film, Climb For Freedom, a documentary about the transformation of seven men summiting one of the world’s highest peaks and the profound impact of that journey on their lives and relationships.
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Apr 8, 2015
Why Business is Full-Time Ministry
As a Christian working in business, do you view yourself as being in full-time ministry? (Comment at www.TheologyofBusiness.com)
Theology of Business helps marketplace leaders to partner with God in business to make a greater impact in society and in eternity. If you want to learn more about how to do business for the glory of God, this show is for you. This is a podcast by Christian business leaders for Christian business leaders. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.TheologyofBusiness.com
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Apr 1, 2015
Spiritual Gifts in the Marketplace (Part 2, with Paul Williams, Cyber Security Expert and Entrepreneur)
Paul Williams is regarded as one of the foremost experts on secure network design in the U.S. today. Mr. Williams has thirty-five years of breakthrough innovation and invention in cyber security, artificial intelligence, high speed databases, professional software development, software quality test engineering, electronics, communications, mechanical engineering, weapons development and defense related technologies. Currently Chief Technology Officer at White Badger Group, Mr. Williams was previously Chief Technology Officer of Houston-Based counter-terrorism and security consulting company International Shield, Inc. and former Chief Technology Officer of Gray Hat Research Corporation of Houston and Galaxy CSI of Washington D.C. Mr. Williams possesses extensive experience developing effective security solutions and conducting security risk assessments for large commercial and government customers, including the United States intelligence community. Mr. Williams has consulted for numero…
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Mar 25, 2015
Spiritual Gifts in the Marketplace (Part 1)
Are Christians supposed to be doing business in the marketplace with natural abilities or with spiritual gifts? Should it be a combination? Should it be mostly one or the other? Is there even a distinction between natural abilities and spiritual gifts?
Theology of Business helps marketplace leaders to partner with God in business to make a greater impact in society and in eternity. If you want to learn more about how to do business for the glory of God, this show is for you. This is a podcast by Christian business leaders for Christian business leaders. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Faith | Success | Leadership
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Mar 18, 2015
How Businesses Are Transforming Nations for Christ (with Ken Eldred, Silicon Valley Entrepreneur of the Year)
Why is business such a powerful means of making disciples of Jesus? What are some companies around the world that are using their businesses to transform their communities for Christ?
Ken Eldred is currently CEO of Living Stones Foundation and Chairman of the Board of Advisors of Parakletos Ventures. Ken is the co-founder of Inmac, which he built into a $400 million company during his 20 years as the CEO. He has assisted in the founding of several other successful companies, including Ariba Technologies. Ken is involved in ventures in the US, China, Europe and India, and he advises various Kingdom business ventures and ministries. He has an MBA from Stanford and was a Visiting Fellow at Stanford’s Hoover Institution. Ken is the author of God is at Work, The Integrated Life, and coeditor of On Kingdom Business, winner of a 2004 Christianity Today Book Award. Ken and his wife, Roberta, have three sons and spend their time in Northern California and Colorado.
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Mar 11, 2015
God as a Businessman (and Other Reasons Why Business Professionals Like the Parable of the Talents)
Based on my experience, if you ask a Bible-believing business professional to name a passage of the Bible that relates to doing business, the person will most likely first mention the “Parable of the Talents” (Matthew 25:14-30). Here are five reasons why I think this parable resonates with Christian business professionals.
Theology of Business helps marketplace leaders to integrate their faith into their businesses to make a greater impact in society and in eternity. If you want to learn more about how to partner with God in your business, this show is for you. This is a podcast by Christian business leaders for Christian business leaders. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Faith | Success | Leadership
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Mar 4, 2015
Are Nonprofits More Noble than For-Profits? (with Jeff Spadafora of The Halftime Institute)
Jeff Spadafora spent 20 years as a leadership and executive development consultant for Fortune 1000 companies such as Ford Motor Company, Sears & Roebuck, Compuware, Domino’s Pizza, Visteon, Northern Trust Bank, Helene Curtis, and Sky Chefs. In 2005, he began working as a leadership coach with the Halftime Institute. Since then, he has coached over 130 men and women through the Halftime Journey and continues to make this a primary part of his ministry. He is the lead designer of the curriculum at The Halftime Institute.
www.Halftime.org
Theology of Business helps marketplace leaders to integrate their faith into their businesses to make a greater impact in society and in eternity. If you want to learn more about how to partner with God in your business, this show is for you. This is a podcast by Christian business leaders for Christian business leaders. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Faith | Success | Leadership
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Feb 25, 2015
Marketing Like Jesus
Marketing lessons-learned from the ministry of Jesus Christ
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Theology of Business is the podcast that helps marketplace leaders to integrate their faith into their businesses to make a greater impact on society and eternity. Visit TheologyofBusiness.com to comment and get more resources about how to partner with God in your business.
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Feb 24, 2015
Biblical Models of Business Leadership (with Ford Taylor)
Bible-based leadership is transforming the marketplace.
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Ford Taylor had built a $300 million company that had 2,000 employees at the time when he left to begin teaching about transformational leadership full-time. He is the Founder of The FSH Group, which is comprised of Transformational Leadership Training, the FSH Strategy Consulting division, and the charitable FSH Foundation. Ford is the co-author of the book, “the Hike” which contains many of the principles found in his Transformational Leadership training. The material is a result of specific solutions to a long history of leading the transformation of multiple companies and individuals.
Theology of Business is the podcast that helps marketplace leaders to integrate their faith into their businesses to make a greater impact on society and eternity. Visit TheologyofBusiness.com to comment and get more resources about how to partner with God in your business.
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Feb 24, 2015
Four Qualities of a Christ-Centered Business
What is a Christ-centered business, and what is it not?
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Theology of Business is the podcast that helps marketplace leaders to integrate their faith into their businesses to make a greater impact on society and eternity.
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