Sinopse
Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business professionals to integrate biblical values into business. The Christianity in Business Podcast is an initiative of the Archie W. Dunham College of Business at Houston Baptist University. You can get more information about HBUs Center for Christianity in Business--including the Christian Business Review academic journal, articles, videos, and news about upcoming events--by visiting our website at ChristianityinBusiness.com.
Episódios
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Equipping Over 400K Business Leaders for Marketplace Ministry (w/ Rick Boxx)
03/08/2026 Duração: 30minOn this episode, we’re joined by Rick Boxx. Rick Boxx is the CEO and Founder of Unconventional Business Network. UBN is a nonprofit founded in 2001 that has equipped over 400,000 business leaders in integrating their faith and the Bible with their work. Rick has a daily radio and email broadcast called “Integrity Moments” that reaches over 2 million leaders and is featured on over 200 radio stations. He’s authored seven books, including Unconventional Business. Rick is a former CPA, banker, and multiple time entrepreneur. He resides in Overland Park, Kansas with his lovely and lively wife, Kathy. They have three children and four grandchildren who live in the area. https://unconventionalbusiness.org/ Send us Fan MailThanks for listening, and keep partnering with God in your business. And don’t forget to check out our sponsor at HighBridgeBooks.com. And feel free to contact me directly at [email protected] if you’re interested in writing, publishing, and selling a book.
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A Christ-Centered Company Serving the Native American Community (w/ John Harris)
20/07/2026 Duração: 39minOn this episode, we’re joined by John Harris. John Harris is President of the Rocky Mountain Christian Chamber of Commerce and CEO of Thunderbird Jewelry and part of the ownership group of Thunderbird Supply Company (like Home Depot), which has been proudly serving the wholesale Native American jewelry and crafts industry since 1974. John is passionate about honoring Christ through business, serving the Native American community, and discipling the next generation of Kingdom-minded leaders. https://thunderbirdjewelry.com/ www.LinkedIn.com/coachjohnharris www.Facebook.com/coachjohnharris Send us Fan MailThanks for listening, and keep partnering with God in your business. And don’t forget to check out our sponsor at HighBridgeBooks.com. And feel free to contact me directly at [email protected] if you’re interested in writing, publishing, and selling a book.
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Is Corporate America Hostile Toward Christians? (w/ Doug Napier)
06/07/2026 Duração: 39minOn this episode, we’re joined by Doug Napier. Doug Napier is the Executive Chairman & CEO of 1792 Exchange, a non-profit organization whose mission is “helping businesses get back to business” by influencing American companies to advance principles including free speech, freedom of religion, and free enterprise. They are the go-to national resource for data, research, and analysis on corporate behavior and governance. Their flagship resources—the Corporate Bias Rating database, the Board Bias database, and the Back to Business Tracker—serve as leverage to build a durable policy roadmap that protects corporations from activist pressure and are committed to keeping companies focused on sound governance and business excellence. Doug has been a partner in a private law firm, a senior executive and senior legal counsel for an international non-profit organization, and served as president of an Arizona residential real estate company. He has been an invited speaker at many national and international conferenc
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Christian Foundations of American Prosperity (w/ Joseph Moore)
22/06/2026 Duração: 41minOn this episode, we’re joined by Joseph Moore. Joseph Moore is an author, historian, and investor whose self-experimentation with history's wildest financial strategies made him financially independent in his mid-40s. His writing blends deep, unconventional insights with some of history's most hilarious stories and has appeared through HarperCollins, The New York Times, and other major outlets. His first book, from Oxford University Press, was praised as "extraordinary" and "witty." He’s the author of the new book, How to Get Rich In American History: 300 Years of Financial Advice that Worked (And didn’t). https://www.josephmoorebooks.com/ Send us Fan MailThanks for listening, and keep partnering with God in your business. And don’t forget to check out our sponsor at HighBridgeBooks.com. And feel free to contact me directly at [email protected] if you’re interested in writing, publishing, and selling a book.
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Connecting Christian Job Seekers with Christ-Centered Employers (w/ Andrew Crapuchettes)
08/06/2026 Duração: 38minOn this episode, we’re joined by Andrew Crapuchettes. Andrew Crapuchettes is the founder and CEO of RedBalloon and a pioneering leader in labor market data analytics. With roots in Silicon Valley, he has built multiple successful tech companies and previously served as founding CEO of Emsi, now Lightcast. Andrew has spent over two decades helping shape how businesses, governments, and educators understand the workforce. Today, through RedBalloon, he’s leading a movement to connect values-driven employers and employees who prioritize positive workplace culture. He’s also a sought-after speaker and frequent voice in business and tech media. www.RedBalloon.work Send us Fan MailThanks for listening, and keep partnering with God in your business. And don’t forget to check out our sponsor at HighBridgeBooks.com. And feel free to contact me directly at [email protected] if you’re interested in writing, publishing, and selling a book.
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From Pastor to Marketplace Minister (w/ Lucas Sherraden)
25/05/2026 Duração: 31minOn this episode, we’re joined by Lucas Sherraden. Lucas Sherraden is a leadership coach, entrepreneur, and author of The Uncaged Leader. With over two decades of experience building companies and coaching top performers, he helps leaders break free from internal patterns and lead with clarity, curiosity, and purpose. Blending neuroscience, psychology, and real-world business insight, Lucas equips leaders to move from burnout to intentional influence. He also hosts the Built HOW podcast and is passionate about helping people step into their God-given potential. Send us Fan MailThanks for listening, and keep partnering with God in your business. And don’t forget to check out our sponsor at HighBridgeBooks.com. And feel free to contact me directly at [email protected] if you’re interested in writing, publishing, and selling a book.
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Leading With Faith in the Logistics Industry (w/ Todd Stewart)
11/05/2026 Duração: 31minOn this episode, we’re joined by Todd Stewart. Todd Stewart is a follower of Christ and former CEO of Gulf Winds, where he led with a bold conviction: put God first, and trust the results. Starting as a forklift operator, Todd rose to lead and eventually sell the company, all while integrating faith and business. Under his leadership, the company’s mission statement was “To glorify God by providing world-class logistics services through continual investment in our people, clients, community, and the world we live in.” He’s traveled globally sharing the gospel and has been honored by C12 and International Cooperating Ministries for his impact. He’s the author of Delivering Hope: Leading a Business That Builds the Kingdom of God. https://toddstewart.com/ Thanks for listening, and keep partnering with God in your business. And don’t forget to check out our sponsor at HighBridgeBooks.com. And feel free to contact me directly at [email protected] if you’re interested in writing, publishing, and se
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Virtual Assistants for Christ-Centered Companies (w/ Mary Elaine Baker)
27/04/2026 Duração: 36minOn this episode, we’re joined by Mary Elaine Baker. Mary Elaine (along with her husband Brett) co-founded VAUSA®, a virtual assistant staffing company that helps businesses grow by providing remote team members, while intentionally integrating Christian values into how they operate. https://hirevausa.com/ Download the Freedom Framework Integration Plan: https://hirevausa65705.activehosted.com/f/59 Thanks for listening, and keep partnering with God in your business. And don’t forget to check out our sponsor at HighBridgeBooks.com. And feel free to contact me directly at [email protected] if you’re interested in writing, publishing, and selling a book.
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Getting the Best Results from AI (w/ Mike Burkesmith)
13/04/2026 Duração: 30minOn this episode, Darren sits down with BestResults.AI founder Mike Burkesmith to discuss how Christians can achieve AI productivity gains without sacrificing authentic human connection. He and his company specialize in helping companies learn how to get the best possible outcomes from AI.
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The Jesus Way Through Business Crisis (w/ Heather Wilson)
30/03/2026 Duração: 49minOn this episode, Darren sits down with Heather Wilson to discuss her journey of building GiveSendGo.com as a Christ-centered company. She shares the remarkable story of her platform getting hacked, which was followed by a miraculous story of forgiveness and provision.
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Multiplying Christ-Centered Business Leaders (w/ Kandace Brands)
16/03/2026 Duração: 30minOn this episode, Darren sits down with Kandace Brands (business instructor at Dordt University) to discuss how she is leveraging The Christ-Centered Company book and assessment to teach biblical business to hundreds of business students who are, in turn, responsible for sharing the framework with hundreds of business owners and executives.
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Leading with Brain Science and Biblical Purpose (w/ Kim Hanson)
23/02/2026 Duração: 34minOn this episode, Darren sits down with LearningRx CEO Kim Hanson to discuss the Kingdom impact made through LearningRx’s 178 brain training centers around the world.
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Fatherhood and Biblical Entrepreneurship (w/ Adam La Barr, Sr.)
09/02/2026 Duração: 37minOn this episode, Darren sits down with Adam La Barr to discuss his journey in simultaneously raising kids and businesses for the glory of God.
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Christ-Centered HVAC Distribution Company (w/ Jeff Wallace)
28/01/2026 Duração: 29minOn this episode, Darren sits down with Jeff Wallace (CEO of Team Air Distributing) to discuss how he’s cultivating a Christ-centered company with 311 employees in which employees bear each other’s burdens during life’s darkest seasons.
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Overcoming Sales Anxiety with Jesus (w/ Andee Hart)
05/01/2026 Duração: 29minOn this episode, Darren sits down with Andee Hart to discuss her journey from Fortune 500 sales exec to the owner of a successful, Christ-centered wholesale candle company.
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Miracles in the Marketplace (w/ Matt Flegler)
22/12/2025 Duração: 35minOn this episode, Darren sits down with Matt Flegler to hear Matt’s astonishing accounts of God’s miraculous power at work in business.
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AI, Robotics, and the Labor Crisis (w/ Matthew Chang, PE)
08/12/2025 Duração: 41minOn this episode, Darren sits down with Matthew Chang (Founder of Chang Robotics) to discuss AI, robotics, and the impending labor crisis from a Christian perspective.
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Christians Who Founded First Certified Regenerative Farm in U.S. (w/ Blake and Stephanie Alexandre)
24/11/2025 Duração: 36minOn this episode, Darren sits down with Blake and Stephanie Alexandre (founders of the first certified regenerative farm in the U.S.) to discuss their entrepreneurial journey and Christian business leaders’ God-given responsibility to care for the environment.
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Faith-First Entrepreneurship (w/ Stefanie Gass)
10/11/2025 Duração: 37minOn this episode, Darren sits down with Stefanie Gass to discuss her faith-first entrepreneurial journey as podcast coach, boy mom, and seven-figure CEO.
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$30 Million Company w/ Half Ex-Convicts (w/ Scott Gates)
27/10/2025 Duração: 45minOn this episode, Darren sits down with Scott Gates (President of Awake Window & Door Co.) to discuss his company’s bold hiring model: more than half its workforce is made up of formerly incarcerated individuals.