On this episode, Tom McGehee shares how the Halftime Institute is equipping leaders to move from success to significance in their leadership journeys. Tom McGehee had the privilege of working with Bob Buford and Lloyd Reeb to help launch the Halftime Institute, which has been equipping leaders for the past 20 years. He is currently the Co-Executive of Halftime.  Tom began his career by serving in the Marines for 12 years. During his service, Tom commanded two Special Operations Capable Units and served at the Marine Barracks, Washington DC.   After the military, he served as a partner with Ernest and Young and launched his own company in 2001, focusing on strategy facilitation and collaborative work.   Tom’s work extends to over 25 countries and has carried him from some of the biggest boardrooms to some of the world’s most innovative churches.   He attended Auburn University, where he met his wife, Elaine. They live in the Dallas area with their three children and ten grandchildren.  www.Halftime.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, Dr. Mark Roberts shares why working in the Name of Jesus requires that we work under Jesus’ authority. He shares practical examples of what this looks like in the workplace.  Mark Roberts is a Senior Strategist for Fuller’s Max De Pree Center for Leadership, where he focuses on the spiritual development and thriving of leaders. He is the principal writer of the daily devotional, Life for Leaders, and the founder of the De Pree Center’s Flourishing in the Third Third of Life Initiative. Previously, Mark was the Executive Director of the De Pree Center, the lead pastor of a church in Southern California, and the Senior Director of Laity Lodge in Texas. He has written eight books, dozens of articles, and over 2,500 devotions that help people discover the difference God makes in their daily life and leadership. With a Ph.D. in New Testament from Harvard, Mark teaches at Fuller Seminary, most recently in his D.Min. cohort on “Faith, Work, Economics, and Vocation.” Mark is married to Linda, a marriage and family counselor, spiritual director, and executive coach. Their two grown children are educators on the high school and college level. 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, Bob Hasson shares a remarkable example of how he invites God into his business negotiations and decisions. Bob Hasson is both the Founder and CEO of HPCI, a painting subcontractor, which he founded in 1978.  For over thirty years, he has been active as a consultant and board member for churches, ministries, nonprofits, and school boards.  His latest book is Shortcuts: The Proven Path to Purpose, Excellence, and Calling. He has also authored Business of Honor with Danny Silk and Wired to Hear with Shawn Bolz. Bob currently co-hosts the Exploring the Marketplace Podcast with Shawn, which is in the top 100 of all Christian podcasts weekly.  He has been married for 34 years to his wife, Lauren, and they have four children and two grandchildren.  https://bobhasson.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, AdelFi CEO Abel Pomar shares how AdelFi, a Christian credit union, is offering perhaps a more biblical alternative to conventional banking.      Abel Pomar is President and CEO of AdelFi, a Christian credit union serving individuals, businesses, and ministries across the entire nation. He joined AdelFi in August 2014 as Chief Operations Officer from Bank of America, where he led the delivery of regulatory compliance change and transformation initiatives across the enterprise. 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, Bob Schlegel shares how he has experienced the ministry of angels throughout his life and through the process of building the United States’ leading supplier of concrete landscaping products for big box and commercial customers. Bob Schlegel was raised on a small farm in rural Ontario. Resources were limited, but his loving parents were always quick to share with others in need. Despite at least two near-death experiences as a child, including a broken neck and being mauled by two Great Danes, he proved to be a natural-born entrepreneur at a young age.  Although he wasn’t a top student, he excelled at mathematics and graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University with a bachelor’s degree in economics. He later became a CPA and married his high school sweetheart and registered nurse, Myrna. Together, they launched their first family business, a chain of fifteen high-end senior living centers in Texas.  In 1980, Schlegel and a partner launched Pavestone Company, a manufacturer of concrete landscape products, which struggled in the late ’80s due to a recession, but rebounded and became the nation’s leading supplier of concrete landscaping products for big box and commercial customers.  The Schlegels sold both of those businesses for substantial profits and today are involved in a myriad of new enterprises and philanthropic endeavors. Their four entrepreneurial children are also involved in some of those business, as well as their own.   He’s the author of the new book, Angels and Entrepreneurs: A Lifestyle Formula for Starting Your Own Business and Riding the Rollercoaster of Entrepreneurship.  https://bobschlegelauthor.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, Pray.com co-founder Ryan Beck shares how Pray.com has grown into the #1 highest-grossing app for daily prayer and faith-based audio content.  Ryan Beck is the Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Pray.com, the world’s #1 app for daily prayer and faith-based audio content. Pray.com is driven by a mission to grow faith, cultivate community, and leave a legacy of helping others. Beck brings expertise in computer science, software engineering, and theological studies to his role as chief technology officer. Ryan has been in the faith space for over a decade across non-profit and for-profit companies.  www.pray.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, Bob Tiede shares why leaders who lead with questions are 10x more effective than those who lead by telling. He also explains how Jesus used this approach during his ministry. Bob Tiede is an accomplished leadership expert, author, and blogger who has served on the leadership team of Cru for fifty years. Bob is a graduate of the University of South Dakota who has amassed a following from top-tier leaders and others as a plain-speaking change-agent, reminding leaders to focus on asking questions instead of feeling like they need to have all the answers. Bob grew up on a farm in a close-knit family and became involved at a young age in the Christian student movement that is now Cru.   His new free ebook & audiobook, Now That’s a Great Question, is available at www.LeadingWithQuestions.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, architect and venture capitalist Raymond Harris shares biblical guidance for stewarding wealth. Raymond H. Harris is an architect, executive movie producer, and venture capitalist in God’s kingdom. He is founder of one of the largest architectural firms specializing in corporate architecture. The firm was ranked as the number two retail design firm in America for three years. If you’ve been inside a Walmart, you’ve been inside one of the buildings his firm designed.  Raymond graduated first in his class from The University of Oklahoma and was selected as the outstanding senior and outstanding alumnus in the College of Architecture. Raymond serves on numerous corporate and not-for-profit boards and is extensively involved in international sustainable community development projects in Africa and Asia.   Raymond has authored The Heart of Business and Business by Design. He is also an executive producer for numerous movies distributed by Sony Pictures and Lions Gate Entertainment including I Can Only Imagine, the #1 independent film in 2018. Raymond has hiked all of the continental US National Parks and served as a Boy Scout scoutmaster for 13 years.   Raymond and his wife, Marydel, are blessed by their four adult children, their spouses, and ten grandchildren.  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. Ramona and Tim Probasco share their journey of turning an innovative cleaning tool into a business for Kingdom impact. They also share how the culture of their company has been shaped by the values they established for their marriage.     Dr. Ramona and Tim Probasco are the inventors of the inShield Wiper®. The inShield Wiper® has been seen on QVC and sold over 250K units, all because the Probascos care about creating tools that solve common cleaning frustrations.  Dr. Ramona Probasco is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a Certified Domestic Violence Counselor, a Nationally Certified Counselor, and a nationally sought-after speaker. After earning her Doctorate in Psychology, she ran her own private practice for nearly 25 years. She is a personal overcomer of domestic violence, the author of Healing Well and Living Free from an Abusive Relationship, and has taught people around the world how to not only heal but heal well from the trauma that an abusive relationship causes.   Tim Probasco has an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and is a sought-after speaker. During his years of working with Billy Graham, Tim addressed tens of thousands of individuals on the topics of leadership and communications and has been a featured speaker at several universities across the country on the topics of entrepreneurship, nonprofits and socially responsible business practices.   https://inshieldwiper.com/   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y21zAQdnr1Q   https://drramona.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, Jeff Jerina shares how he maintains an eternal perspective as he runs a Christmas lights installation company and a digital media company.   Jeff Jerina is a Christian author, speaker, entrepreneur, and host of the Men Unplugged podcast. Jeff has a passion for helping men and women ignite their faith and succeed in every aspect of life. Featured on Moody Radio, Christianity Today, Point of View radio, talk shows, and podcasts, Jeff has spoken on a variety of topics, including What to do When Your Purpose Does Not Equal Profit, The 3 Essential Qualities of Christian Leadership, and The 5 Must-Haves for a Kingdom Minded Business.   Jeff is also the President and CEO of two businesses: Site Spartan a Web Design and Digital Marketing Company and Christmas Lights by Design (a Christmas lighting wholesale, design, and installation business). As a big fan of Yoda, Jeff has been known to impersonate Yoda while speaking, as well as juggling and performing the moonwalk.  https://www.jeffjerina.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, Brandon Harvath shares how Medi-Share is helping Christian entrepreneurs and their families save money on health care by offering a biblically-based alternative to health insurance. Brandon Harvath is the Chief Operating Officer for Christian Care Ministry (CCM), a non-profit that administers Medi-Share, a faith-focused Christian community that comes together to share each other’s medical bills.   Since 1993, Medi-Share has been an affordable health care funding solution that honors Biblically-based values. Medi-Share members pray for each other and have agreed to share in expenses that align with their Christian faith.  https://www.medishare.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, Kenn Kelly shares how his company aims to cultivate cultures of discipleship through innovation.  Lessons explored in this episode:   Following Moses example as a company: “If your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here.” (Exod. 33:15)  How to show your people you care about them  Business tithing from gross or net?   Sabbath rest for employees   Using a company to help end human trafficking  Kenn Kelly is an entrepreneur with both Fortune 100 and Silicon Valley startup experience, leveraging business to solve the world’s most complex problems. He co-founded Never Settle, a business software application and custom API provider. Defining and building company culture are daily pursuits in business, as he believes everything stems from culture.  https://neversettle.it/   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, Evan Keller shares how he—in partnership with God—co-creates thriving businesses and communities through both a for-profit and nonprofit venture he founded. Evan Keller co-leads talented teams at two ventures he founded to leverage business for good: the nonprofit Creating Jobs Inc (creatingjobs.org) and the for-profit Tree Work Now Inc (treeworknow.com), which has over 2,000 clients annually in Central Florida.   Together, they advance Evan’s vocational purpose to “co-create thriving businesses and communities."  He is the lead author of StartBook, GrowBook, Opportunity Makers, The Heart of Wealth, and I, the Lord, Love Justice.   www.CreatingJobs.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, Jerry Meek shares how us uses his luxury home building company to bring glory to God. Jerry Meek is a legendary luxury home builder, renowned people and team leader, and author. The carpentry business he started with his dad as a young man is now Desert Star Construction — the iconic building company that grew to $170,000,000 of work in progress. The combined annual sales revenue of DSC clients’ companies is in excess of $3.6 trillion dollars and growing, affirming Jerry’s belief, "We're not just building the American Dream – we're living it."    Beyond construction, Jerry has a deep desire to help overwhelmed Christian business leaders rediscover their eternal purpose and find unending joy in their life and leadership through his new venture, Glorious Reflections. Leveraging his personal and professional hardship and real-world experiences, Jerry brings fresh perspective to leading people and organizations as he serves as a wise shepherd and mentor to today’s Christian marketplace and ministry leaders alike.  He's the author of three books, Be Great … Before It’s Too Late, Team Builder Toolbox, and Leadership on the Level.    Links mentioned in this episode: https://jerryrmeek.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, Gerald Duran offers his definition of what it means to be a marketplace disciple. Gerald Duran is the Founder of CanaGlobal, a faith-driven organization focused on equipping the global workforce and small business entrepreneurs into their marketplace calling. He is a husband, father of two sons, a 6x serial entrepreneur, a business turnaround expert, and the author of two books, HisPlan MyPlan: Roadmap To Your Purpose and Ignite Your Success. Prior to founding CanaGlobal, for three decades Gerald has been the Founder and CEO to multiple ventures in the staffing, tech, higher education, marketing and business turnaround sectors. He started the first software coding bootcamp in America, launching the “learn to code” movement. Hundreds of thousands have been trained worldwide. Gerald’s entrepreneurial knowledge and expertise has landed his ventures multiple times on the prestigious INC 500, Deloitte Technology Fast 50, and Business Journal’s Top 25, Corporate 100 and the 40 Under 40. www.canaglobal.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, Al Erisman shares business and leadership lessons from the life of Joseph, showing how Joseph provides a helpful example for those who want to solve problems in the marketplace. Albert M. (Al) Erisman is the Executive in Residence at the Seattle Pacific University School of Business, Government and Economics, and the past Director for the Center for Integrity in Business at Seattle Pacific University (SPU). He teaches business ethics and business and technology subjects at SPU and also edits Ethix magazine (www.ethix.org).  He's on the review board for The Center for Christianity in Business’ Christian Business Review at Houston Baptist University.   In April 2001, Al completed a 32-year career at The Boeing Company, where for the last 10 years he was Director of R&D for computing and mathematics.    He has a Ph.D. in applied mathematics from Iowa State University.  Al has been on numerous boards for science and technology including projects for the National Academy. He is also a board member for several startup companies. He has a passion for issues related to faith and work and serves on the board of advisors for Theology of Work Project and Kiros, a Christians in Business organization in the Seattle area.  Al has been married to Nancy for 59 years, and they have three children and seven grandchildren.   He’s the author of several books, including the one we’re going to focus on today: The Accidental Executive: Lessons on Business, Faith and Calling from the Life of Joseph.  www.Theologyofwork.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, Dave Hataj shares the long and difficult process he went through to rebuild his manufacturing company’s culture on Christian values.     Dave Hataj is president and co-owner of Edgerton Gear, Inc., a second -generation family business in rural Wisconsin where he has worked for over 30 years. Dave has developed a culture that empowers people to make decisions that affect their work, and that creates a vision in employees for the significant contribution they make to the world through their calling in their workplace.  He is a Journeyman machinist, has a BA from University of California, Irvine, a Masters of Christian Studies from Regent College in Vancouver BC, and a doctorate from Bakke Graduate University, developing a curriculum called Craftsman with Character. The course introduces high school students to the trades and manufacturing as an excellent career path, while developing character and soft skills.  He is the author of Good Work: How Blue Collar Business Can Change Lives, Communities, and the World. (Moody Publishers April 2020)  www.craftsmanwithcharacter.org  http://www.edgertongear.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, Benson Agbortogo shares business systems established by God that will never fail.  While living in his native African homeland at age 13, Benson embarked on a quest to eradicate poverty. He became a missionary pastor with the purpose of helping people dedicate their lives to God but noticed most people still struggled economically and lived in financial poverty.   Since then, Benson created the Consistent Profit Tree System which helps business owners and entrepreneurs in the construction and service industries generate more profit while working fewer hours.   He has authored 4 books, including The Business System That Never Fails.  Benson’s FREE ebook available at https://www.consistentprofittree.com/ebook.   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. Eli Jones shares strategies for overcoming “Goliaths” in the business world and living in a “victory groove” as Christian business professionals. Dr. Eli Jones is a first-generation college graduate who became dean of three flagship business schools (Texas A&M, University of Arkansas, and Louisiana State University).    He currently serves as a professor of marketing at Texas A&M University and has received Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Marketing Association’s Sales Special Interest Group. He’s a co-author of Selling ASAP and Strategic Sales Leadership: Breakthrough Thinking for Breakthrough Results.   He worked in sales and sales management for Quaker Oats, Nabisco, and Frito Lay prior to entering higher education.  He’s the author of the new book, Run Toward Your Goliaths, which is about how he and his wife overcame what seemed to be insurmountable challenges as they rose from poverty to positions of influence.   He’s also the host of the Victory Groove Podcast.  www.EliJones.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, Paul Michalski offers an explanation for why many marketplace Christians miss out on fully participating in God’s mission in the business world.  Paul Michalski is the founder of Integrous LLC, a law firm providing integrity advice and legal counsel to clients serious about faith/work integration. He publishes a weekly blog on faith/work integration at integriosity.com.  Paul graduated from Harvard College, magna cum laude, in 1983 and Harvard Law School, magna cum laude, in 1986. He became a partner with Cravath, Swaine & Moore and for over 22 years practiced corporate law in New York and London.  Among other honors, Paul was recognized in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business in 2006 and 2007; Chambers Global: The World’s Leading Lawyers in 2008 and 2009; and New York Super Lawyers in 2007 and 2008.    https://integriosity.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. Michaela O’Donnell offers a Christian perspective on recent phenomenon of people quitting their jobs in large numbers (labeled “The Great Resignation”) and offers guidance on how to navigate feelings of being unsettled in one’s job.   Dr. Michaela O'Donnell is the author of Make Work Matter: Your Guide to Meaningful Work in a Changing World. She is also the Executive Director of the Max De Pree Center for Leadership where she oversees the center’s vision, strategy, program, and team, all with the goal of helping leaders like you respond faithfully to God in all seasons of your life and leadership.  Michaela is the primary visionary and content creator behind De Pree Center’s blossoming Road Ahead program, a six-week experience, rooted in research, that’s designed to help folks in transition take a breath, discern next steps, and gain clarity about whatever it is God is calling them to do.   https://depree.org/profile/michaela-odonnell/  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, Zach Windahl shares his journey as an entrepreneur selling Christian-themed products and unpacks lessons learned for entrepreneurs in any industry.  Zach is an entrepreneur who has built a business on sharing scripture. Zach Windahl is the founder of The Brand Sunday, whose Bible study has become hugely popular among millennials wanting to grow in their faith.   He is the author of the new book, Launch With God: How to Build a Business That Matters and Live Out Your God-Given Purpose.    https://www.zachwindahl.com/   www.thebrandsunday.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 

Wallace Henley served 18 years as a teaching pastor at Houston's Second Baptist Church and is the founder of Belhaven University's Master of Ministry Leadership Degree.  In 1973, the Associated Press awarded Henley for his coverage of the civil rights movement. He worked as an aide in the Nixon White House and as a congressional staffer.   A columnist for The Christian Post, the world's largest Christian daily newspaper, Wallace is the author of more than 25 books.   His latest book is titled, Who Will Rule the Coming ‘Gods’? The Looming Spiritual Crisis of Artificial Intelligence.  Wallace has been married to his wife, Irene, for 60 years.   You can learn more from Wallace Henley by reading his articles at The Christian Post:  https://www.christianpost.com/by/wallace-henley.   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, Chris Patton shares why, in their approach to philanthropic giving away of company profits toward charitable causes, company leaders ought to first address the needs among their own employees before looking outward toward meeting the needs of the broader community and world. He also shares practical strategies for implementing this approach.     Chris Patton is the Global CEO of His Way At Work, a nonprofit dedicated to transforming company cultures and implementing Christian principles in the workplace. He is also the co-host of the EternalROI Podcast, a Pronk Studios and His Way At Work joint-production that shares real stories of transformation and impact from leaders who have made their workplace the forefront of their ministry. Formerly, Chris was President/CEO and third-generation owner/partner of his family’s automobile business in LaGrange, GA. He also authored the blog – ChristianFaithAtWork.com in which Chris used his experience using the business as a vehicle for ministry to teach readers of his blog how to run their business from an eternal perspective. This experience has led to multiple speaking engagements at various events and conferences in partnership with the C12 Group, Corporate Chaplains of America, RightNow Media@work, t-factor and others. He has also been published in other blogs and newsletters as well as TwoTen, a national Christian business magazine. Chris and his wife Kim have three adult children and live in Spartanburg, SC. www.HWAW.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, Leah Faul shares how she cultivates a Christ-centered company culture while leading a fully remote workforce.   Leah Faul is the founder and owner of 15000 Cubits, a fast-growing strategic SEO agency whose team operates completely remotely. She was recently named to the Houston Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” list. She has experience leading teams of all sizes and skill levels in many industries — in-house, agency, and nonprofit. She has over a decade of marketing and business growth experience to cultivate an innovative workplace culture that unifies and motivates her team members through shared core values, such as integrity, community, creativity, and purpose. https://15000cubits.com/  

On this episode, Dr. Lenny Peters shares his journey of faith as he grew Bethany Medical Center from a single clinic to the largest independent medical group in North Carolina. Dr. Peters is renowned in North Carolina as the founder of a revolutionary medical network, a bank for the underserved, a cutting-edge research facility, and a world-class charity foundation, as well as an accomplished, caring physician.   In 1987, he founded the Bethany Medical Center in High Point, North Carolina, which has grown from a single clinic to the largest independent medical group in the state, with 65 healthcare providers and 550 employees serving 1,000 patients from all walks of life daily.   He is also the founder and CEO of Peters Medical Research and Peters Development, and served as the founding director of Bank of North Carolina, later becoming part of Pinnacle Bank. His charitable organization, The Lenny Peters Foundation provides grants or donations to needy individuals in the Piedmont Triad and many other worthy causes in the US and around the world.   Dr. Lenny Peters is the author of the new book Barefoot to Benefactor: My Life Story of Faith and Courage.  https://lennypetersfoundation.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, Roland Heersink explains why he believes Job 31 offers more guidance for business professionals than any other single chapter in the Bible. Roland Heersink is the founder and chairman of God & Work, an organization dedicated to training Christians from all walks of life what it is to live out their faith in the secular workplace. He is a former public company executive, company founder, and engineer (among other things).   He is also the founder of Christian Business Angels, which focuses on the startup of new companies in Kenya to help lift the needy out of poverty.  Roland has authored several books on the topic of living one’s faith in daily life, including the reference guide, How to be a Christian at Work, study guides 2 Words from God for You @ Work and 2 Words from God for the Legacy Minded Man, and the book which will be the focus of this episode, TOTAL LOSS to DOUBLE SUCCESS: 14 Leadership & Business Principles from the World’s Richest / Most Successful Man: JOB of the Bible.  https://www.godandwork.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, Henry Kaestner explains the relationship between entrepreneurship and the gospel. He also explains what it means to be a Faith-Driven Entrepreneur.   Henry Kaestner is the cofounder of Bandwidth (NASDAQ: BAND) and a managing principal in Sovereign’s Capital, a venture capital management company that invests over $100 million in faith-driven entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia and the US from its offices in Silicon Valley; Washington, DC; and Jakarta, Indonesia.  He’s the co-host of the Faith Driven Entrepreneur Podcast and co-author of the new book, Faith Driven Entrepreneur: What It Takes to Step Into Your Purpose and Pursue Your God-Given Call to Create.  www.FaithDrivenEntrepreneur.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, Jim and Martha Brangenberg share what’s happening in the faith at work movement based on 1000+ interviews they’ve done with experts and practitioners on faith and work integration. Jim Brangenberg is the host of host of the iWork4Him Radio program, the only daily Faith and Work radio program in America. Jim utilizes his networking expertise to arrange daily interviews with authors, workplace believers, and ministries that are connecting Faith and Work.  Martha Brangenberg has worked alongside Jim for their 35 years of marriage, complementing him by bringing in almost a decade of retail management experience, and an outstanding record of over-the-top customer service and project management.  They are the co-authors of three new books, iWork4Him, sheWork4Him, and iRetire4Him.   www.iWork4Him.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, we’re going to replay a presentation delivered by Houston Baptist University alumnus, Tina Boaz Murray, President of Mind Dance Marketing, Inc.   If you’re a Christian entrepreneur wondering how you’re going to make it through any adversity you’re facing in your business right now, listen to this and be encouraged.  Tina Boaz Murray is the President of Mind Dance Marketing, Inc., a marketing and brand management agency she started at 26 years old. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, MDM specializes in supporting franchised brands across the country. Most noteworthy on the client roster is the 21 years of support MDM has provided to Chick-fil-A markets nationwide. To date, MDM provides brand management for 15 Chick-fil-A markets. She’s a proud graduate of Houston Baptist University.   Lessons explored in this episode:   How to hear God’s voice and follow His plan as an entrepreneur  How to overcome obstacles in entrepreneurship (e.g., COVID, etc.)  Other real-life lessons learned from Tina’s entrepreneurial journey  

On this episode, we’re joined by Preston Poore.   Preston has more than two decades of upper-level management experience, including as director of franchise leadership at The Coca-Cola Company. He has also worked for The Hershey Company, Dale Carnegie Training, Ralston Purina, and AmSouth Bank.  In addition, Preston is a minority shareholder and small-business owner of Numerica Corporation, an air, missile, and space defense company based in Fort Collins, Colorado. He serves on the board of directors and as corporate secretary.  Preston is a certified John Maxwell Team coach, speaker, and trainer.  He served on a Young Life committee, was an elder and member of Fellowship Church in Knoxville, Tennessee, was a facilitator for Christian Leadership Concepts, and serves at Passion City Church in Atlanta, Georgia. Preston holds an MBA from Samford University and a BS in management from Colorado State University.  His corporate work has been recognized through many awards such as the Dale Carnegie Sales Talk Champion award; The Hershey Company’s President’s Cup, a coveted national sales award that Preston won twice; and The Coca-Cola Company’s Woodruff Cup, a global top performance award.  Preston and his wife, Carla, daughter, Caroline, and son, Benton, live in Atlanta, Georgia.  He’s the author of 21 Days to Sound Decision Making and his latest book, Discipled Leader. He’s also the host of the new Discipled Leader Podcast, which he co-hosts with his adult children, Caroline and Benton.   www.PrestonPoore.com   Questions explored in this episode: What started happening when you lost your focus on God in the workplace?  How can we avoid being condescending leaders?  What are some other connections between personal discipleship and corporate leadership? What’s the difference between disciples and deciders?  What actions do you want people to take as a result of listening to this interview?  

On this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Peter Heslam. Peter is Director of Faith in Business at Westminster College; a Fellow of the Kirby Laing Centre for Public Theology in Cambridge; a Research Associate of the Cambridge Centre for Christianity Worldwide; and a Doctoral Supervisor at the Oxford Centre for Mission Studies. Previously he was Director of Transforming Business, a research and development project at the University of Cambridge focused on the interface of business, faith, and development. Peter's focus is on the moral and spiritual dimensions of entrepreneurial business and their role in business performance and human development. He is particularly interested in the social impact of Christianity and entrepreneurship when they converge. Much of Peter's work is inspired and informed by his secondary research focus: the ideas of the great statesman, thinker, and social entrepreneur Abraham Kuyper (1837-1920), whose influence continues to grow around the world. He’s the editor of the new book, Abraham Kuyper on Business and Economics. www.Faithinbusiness.org     Lessons explored in this episode: Who was Abraham Kuyper, and why should Christian business professionals know about him? How do the concepts of “common grace” and the “antithesis” relate to business? What implications does the commandment “thou shalt not steal” have for property rights? 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, we’re joined by Dr. Hannah Stolze. Hannah J. Stolze (PhD in Business Administration, University of Tennessee; MA, Wheaton College) is currently an associate professor of supply chain management at Lipscomb University and executive director of the Wheaton College Center for Faith & Innovation. A former member of the U.S. Army, where she served as an import specialist, Stolze has for the past ten years researched more than 40 companies in the areas of global supply chain management and social and environmental sustainability. She’s the author of the new book, Wisdom-Based Business: Applying Biblical Principles and Evidence-Based Research for a Purposeful and Profitable Business. https://hannahstolze.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, we’re joined by Dr. Matthew Kaemingk. Matthew Kaemingk (PhD, Vrije Universiteit and Fuller Theological Seminary) is associate dean for Fuller Texas (Houston), scholar-in-residence at the Max De Pree Center for Christian Leadership, and assistant professor of Christian ethics at Fuller Theological Seminary. He is also a fellow with the Center for Public Justice and the coauthor (with Cory B. Willson) of Work and Worship: Reconnecting Our Labor and Liturgy. https://www.matthewkaemingk.com/ Lessons explored in this episode: What’s wrong with trying to forget about the “cares of the week” when we gather for corporate worship? How gathered worship can be a transformational space for workers and their work The Christian doctrine of the munus triplex and its implications for our work today 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, we’re joined by Dr. Bryan Dik. Bryan Dik, Ph.D., is a vocational psychologist, professor of psychology at Colorado State University, and co-founder and Chief Science Officer of jobZology. Bryan studies meaning and purpose in the workplace, calling and vocation in career development, and the intersection of faith and work. He has delivered keynote lectures on four continents, has published four books (including Redeeming Work and Make Your Job a Calling), and hosts the Purposeful Work Podcast. He is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association and American Scientific Affiliation, and recipient of the John Holland Award for Outstanding Achievement in Career or Personality Research (APA Div. 17) and the Applied Psychology of Religion and Spirituality Award (APA Div. 36). https://bryandik.com/   https://jobzology.com/ Lessons explored in this episode: What are some of the myths about work many Christians have bought into that have led them to become so dissatisfied in their work? What happens to our approach to work if we have a two-act view of the Bible rather than a four-act view? How are emerging technologies being used to help people find more engaging work? 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, we’re joined by John Ramstead. John loves combining his experience as a Navy combat fighter pilot, Fortune 500 manager, and serial entrepreneur with his passion for helping leaders and their teams reach their full potential … all while incorporating the valuable lessons he learned from surviving a near-fatal horseback riding accident in 2011. Recovering from a severe traumatic brain injury—that required 23 surgeries and put him under hospital care for almost two years―radically transformed John’s thinking and forced him to connect with who he was meant to be. He learned how to create his best life and is excited to help others do the same. He’s the host of the Eternal Leadership Podcast and author of the new book, On Purpose; With Purpose: Discovering How to Live Your Best Life. http://www.beyondinfluence.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, we’re joined by Michelle Prince. Michelle helps people use the strengths and talents God has given them (seeds of greatness), to successfully lead in business and life. She is a best-selling author, motivational speaker, publishing expert, Cru Senior Leadership Initiative coach, and founder of Performance Publishing Group. She’s helped thousands become published authors to get their message out and make a difference. Her latest book is The Power of Authority (you can't spell Authority without Author) that helps people to get their message out and learn how to leverage it to grow their business. She uses her foundational Principles of Success to help ignite their God-given gifts and create a successful & joyful business that glorifies God.  She was co-host of the Zig Ziglar podcast and was named his ambassador to continue his legacy. She is working on her latest book, S.H.I.N.E to encourage people to share their story. www.MichellePrince.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, we’re joined by David Gill. David W. Gill has served as a seminary or business school professor of ethics for over 40 years. He was also the inaugural Mockler-Phillips Professor of Workplace Theology & Business Ethics at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary where he was also Director of the Mockler Center for Faith & Ethics in the Workplace. Prior to this, he served on the faculties of New College Berkeley (1977-90), North Park University (1992-2001) and St. Mary’s College (2004-2010). He is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley (BA 1968), San Francisco State University (MA 1971), and University of Southern California (PhD 1979). He is the author of nine books including a two-volume introduction to Christian ethics: Becoming Good: Building Moral Character and Doing Right: Practicing Ethical Principles (InterVarsity, 2000 & 2004) and a general market business ethics book, It’s About Excellence: Building Ethically Healthy Organizations (Wipf & Stock, 2008/2011). His latest book is Workplace Discipleship 101: A Primer. He was raised in the Plymouth Brethren, ordained at Allen Temple Baptist Church (Oakland CA) and is a member of Solano Community Church (Albany CA). He has served as Interim Pastor at University Covenant Church (Davis CA) and Trinitarian Congregational Church (Wayland MA) and has been guest preacher or speaker for many churches and campus fellowships over the past 50 years. He has been married to Lucia (Paulson) since 1967. They are the parents of two and grandparents of six. https://www.davidwgill.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, we’re joined by Dr. Rick Martinez. Dr. Rick Martinez is the Assoc. Dean of Undergraduate Business Programs and a Professor of Business Administration in the College of Business and Entrepreneurship at North Greenville University. Prior to coming to NGU, Dr. Martinez served in numerous faculty and administrative roles at Baylor University, Houston Baptist University, and Oklahoma Baptist University, as well as Assistant VP for Academic Affairs at Charleston Southern University. He is published in numerous peer-reviewed journals, including Journal of Management, California Management Review, Journal of Business Research, Business Horizons, Journal of Biblical Integration in Business, Christian Scholars Review, Christian Business Review, Christian Business Academy Review, and others. He is also a co-editor of the Christian Business Review. He is the 2020 recipient of the Christian Business Faculty Association’s Sharon Johnson Award for significant contributions in scholarship that integrates the Christian faith with business principles and practice. Prior to his academic career, Dr. Martinez spent six years in the U.S. Navy operating nuclear power plants on surface ships. Dr. Martinez has a B.S. in Political Science from Arizona State University, an M.B.A. in Management of Information Systems from Baylor University, and a Ph.D. in Management from Texas A&M. Rick and his wife Peggy live in Greer and are by God’s grace the blessed parents of three amazing young adult children, Mariah, Tyler, and Sierra. www.NGU.edu Questions and lessons explored in this episode: How should we think about innovation from a biblical perspective? Is there anything in Scripture to support the notion of constantly pushing the limits of technology? How do we protect ourselves from revisiting the Tower of Babel in light of technological advancements? How does the “ministry of reconciliation” function in the marketplace? 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, we’re joined by Steve and Charlene Rose. Steve and Charlene are co-authors of the new book, The Peanut Butter Promise: Spreading Hope to Fulfill Your Purpose! Steve is a seven-time author who was a radio personality before penning a one-of-a-kind, feel-good book called Leap of Faith: God Must Be a Packer Fan (Angel Press, 1996). The book sold 50,000 copies in less than a year. The literary work is historic in that it is the only book to ever combine a professional sports team and faith. The book was birthed while doing a faith-based radio show he co-hosted with former Packers player Ken Ruettgers. For over twenty-five years, Steve has addressed thousands of people, doing hundreds of keynotes, seminars, webinars, workshops, and other presentations for global-leading brands that include: Kimberly-Clark, McDonalds, American Family Insurance, the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, and SEMEX. Charlene – One of Charlene’s greatest passions is doing their Peanut Butter Promise events, virtually or publicly. Along with Steve, she produced the highly rated documentary called Only 16: Tragedy of 2 Billys in 2017. Together, Steve and Charlene host the Peanut Butter Promise Power-Encouragement Podcast with radio veteran Dayton Kane. The podcast can be accessed at the official brand website that is PeanutButterPromise.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, we’re joined by Ted Shimer. Ted is the Founder of The Freedom Fight, an online porn addiction recovery program. Ted has mentored men since 1991 with the collegiate ministry Student Mobilization. He received his Master of Biblical Studies from Dallas Seminary and was trained as a Pastoral Sex Addiction Professional-Supervisor. Ted has helped people overcome the bondage of pornography in the context of making disciples. He’s the author of the new book, The Freedom Fight: The New Drug and the Truths That Set Us Free. www.TheFreedomFight.com Questions and lessons explored in this episode: Alarming statistics about pornography: 68% of church-going men use porn 56% of divorces are attributed to a partner’s porn habit 11 is the average age of first porn exposure 50% of pastors view porn regularly How does pornography addiction affect marketplace Christians and companies in particular? How can pornography addiction be defeated? 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, we’re joined by Larry O’Donnell. Larry is the former President of Waste Management, where he led one of the greatest turnarounds in corporate history. He’s the retired founder, Chairman of the Board, CEO and President of Rockwater Energy Solutions, Inc., now called Select Energy Services, which is a public company. He’s best known as the first leader featured on the CBS network hit television series, Undercover Boss. Larry and his team have been recognized with multiple awards, including Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award for the Gulf Coast and the Top Workplaces Leadership Award by The Houston Chronicle. After he retired from his business career, he pursued and received a masters in Biblical and Theological Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary. He’s the author of the new book, Management Waste: 5 Steps to Clean Up the Mess and Lead with Purpose. https://larryodonnell.com/ Questions and lessons explored in this episode: When did you first realize God wanted to be involved in your work in the business world? How is servant leadership the opposite of management waste? What is the C.L.E.A.N. model of servant leadership? And how can we apply it? 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, we’re joined by Jeff Applegate. Jeff Applegate founded Texas Injection Molding in 2013 and serves as Chief Executive Officer. Texas Injection Molding provides plastic injection molding services to many industries in the south-central United States.  Jeff was the Co-Founder of the Greater Houston Manufacturing Association and serves on the advisory boards of the University of Houston College of Industrial Engineering and Houston Community College Advanced Manufacturing Center. He is the author of Good to Great Families. Jeff is married to Julie, and they have 3 grown children. https://jeffreyapplegate.com/ Texasinjectionmolding.com  Questions and lessons explored in this episode: How does the character of Boaz influence your company’s culture? How have you established a culture of mutual respect in your company? What are some specific best practices business owners and managers can learn from your company regarding how to honor God through a 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, we’re joined by Catherine Gates. Catherine is Senior Director of Content & Partnerships for Workmatters, an organization that equips Christians to close the gap between their faith and work. Catherine has written workplace Bible studies and devotionals. She is on the board of Ladies of Grace, a women’s prison ministry, and on the executive advisory council of the Women’s Empowerment Center. Originally from Long Island, NY, Catherine lives in Northwest Arkansas with her husband Thomas and has one adult son. Her mission is to equip Christian women to reach more of their God-given potential. And she’s the author of the new book, The Confidence Cornerstone: A Woman’s Guide to Fearless Leadership. www.CatherineGates.com www.Workmatters.org Questions and lessons explored in this episode: What is the “confidence cornerstone”? How would we know if Jesus is truly our confidence cornerstone? How is Workmatters making an impact in the Faith@Work Movement? 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, we’re joined by Sam Voorhies. Sam serves as the executive director of the Center for Biblical Leadership and Professor of Leadership at the MacArthur School of Leadership at Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA) in West Palm Beach, Florida. Prior to academia, Sam had a 30-year career in various roles of senior leadership in the humanitarian industry, including serving as global director for leadership and organizational development of World Vision International. Sam is passionate about working with leaders, their teams and organizations to achieve exceptional performance, with a focus on delivering strategic support to assess capabilities and expand successes for increased effective leadership and team growth aligned with organizational mission and values. Sam holds a Ph.D. in International Development Education from Florida State University. He is the author of several articles and publications on leadership, international and community development. Recently, he co-authored an article in the latest issue of the Christian Business Review titled “Leading from Within: Modeling Biblical Transformation.” http://www.pba.edu/cbl Questions and lessons explored in this episode: What’s the key practical difference between biblical leadership and other types of leadership? How do shame and pride stifle leadership effectiveness? What is needed for a leader to go from self-deception to self-awareness? 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, we’re joined by Warwick Fairfax. Warwick is the founder of Crucible Leadership, a philosophical and practical breakthrough in turning business and personal failures into the fuel for igniting a life of significance. He has been hailed by Forbes as offering “compelling insights for anyone who would like to wake up feeling inspired by their work, but doesn’t” … insights rooted not in a checklist of glib to-do’s but in his own experience at the epicenter of one of the most spectacular business failures in the history of his home nation of Australia. He shares insights from his experience and interviews other leaders who have leveraged their crucible moments to live and lead with significance on the podcast BEYOND THE CRUCIBLE. He holds an undergraduate degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from Oxford University and earned his MBA from Harvard Business School. He is an International Coach Federation (ICF) certified executive coach. https://crucibleleadership.com/ Questions and lessons explored in this episode: What went wrong when Warwick achieved a $2 billion takeover of one of Australia’s largest and longest-standing companies at the age of 26? What is “crucible leadership?” What Scriptures and biblical truths helped Warwick to move beyond the life-altering crucible of the takeover? 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, we’re joined by Dave Buehring. Dave is the Founder and President of the Lionshare Leadership Group, a nonprofit organization aimed at igniting and equipping leaders to fulfill Jesus’ Great Co-Mission of making disciple makers. He’s the author of several books, including A Discipleship Journey and the forthcoming book, The Great Opportunity: Making Disciples of Jesus in Every Vocation. He can also be regularly heard on Lionshare’s podcast Wisdom Unlocked: The Ways of God. https://www.lionshare.org/ Questions and lessons explored in this episode: What is vocational disciple-making? What are some examples of people becoming disciples of Jesus in the workplace? 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, we’re joined by Seth Barnes. Seth is the Co-Founder of Global U, a Christian gap year program for artists, builders, and entrepreneurs looking to live life on mission. He is also Founder of Adventures in Missions. Adventures in Missions is an interdenominational missions organization that has taken over 125,000 people into the mission field since 1989, some for as short as a week and others for as long as a year or longer. To move toward the fulfillment of the vision, Seth also founded the World Race in 2005. The World Race provides trained teams of young adults the opportunity to engage in 11 international mission contexts in 11 months using an experiential, missional discipleship model. https://theglobalu.org/ https://www.adventures.org/ https://www.sethbarnes.com/ Questions and lessons explored in this episode: What is the role of business professionals in the cross-cultural mission of the Church? For recent high school graduates, do apprenticeships offer a better model for Christian discipleship than attending college? 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