Christianity In Business

On this episode, we're joined by Bobby Albert. With Bobby as its CEO, Albert Companies grew revenues and profits by 500 percent between 2005 and 2011, the year he sold his business to a publicly traded company. Using a values-driven approach, Bobby created a unique and special workplace culture. The Best 100 Companies to Work for in Texas awarded their coveted designation to the Albert team for the first two years they applied for consideration. He is currently president of Values-Driven Leadership, LLC through which he helps other leaders build inspiring workplace cultures through values-driven leadership. He is a regular contributor on Fox News Radio on topics such as leadership, workplace culture, and employee engagement. He's the author of the book, Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job. https://bobbyalbert.com/ Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author |

On this episode, we're joined by Aaron Smith. Aaron is the founder and majority shareholder of a private US investment management firm, Pecora Capital. Prior to founding his own firm, he served as an executive at a multi-billion-dollar systematic global macro hedge fund. He's the author of a new book, Meditations of a Hedge Fund Manager: Inspired Insights on Purpose & Prosperity. https://www.aaronsmith.ch 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. Justin Kagin. Dr. Justin Kagin holds a Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics from the University of California, Davis, with over 15 years of experience working in the field of development economics. He has managed and worked on numerous agricultural, social protection, and other poverty alleviation projects. As the founder and CEO of Kagin's Consulting, he has worked in numerous developing countries (several East and West African countries, Latin American countries, and countries of Eastern Europe and Asia). Kagin's Consulting has partnered with several UN agencies (UNFAO, UNDP, UNICEF, UNILO, and the World Bank), as well as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, University of California, Davis, NGOs and government ministries. He is a published author and referee for various journals. And he is the founder and director of the Economic Diplomacy and Integrity Forum which has conferences around the world promoting moral solutions to problems of corruption, poverty, youth hopelessn

On this episode, we're joined by Dr. Ed Brenegar. In his new book, Circle of Impact: Taking Personal Initiative to Ignite Change, Ed provides expert advice on leadership from a lifetime spent as a minister, teacher, nonprofit executive, and small business owner. www.EdBrenegar.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 Holler explains what he has learned through studying the lives and businesses of highly successful Christian entrepreneurs. Jeff Holler is an author, speaker, and founder and owner of The Capital Chart Room LTD® and serves as a Certified Financial Planner for some of the most respected and successful entrepreneurs in Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. He's the author of the new book, Bigger Than Business: Real-World Stories of Business Owners Living Their Purpose. www.BiggerThanBusiness.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 Aaron Mwale. Aaron serves as the Vice President of Zambia Christian Ministers Association, Chairperson of the Town Ministers Fellowship, and Vice Chairperson City Community Developmental Committee. He is located in the Luanshya (Looanshah), Zambia (in the Copperbelt). He's an entrepreneur and a lecturer on the subject of entrepreneurship. For the past few years, he has been involved in training 200 ministers of the gospel in entrepreneurship across Zambia. 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. Bruce Cook. Bruce is the co-founder of 8thMountain, which is building a global community of Christian influencers to confront some of the world's most challenging problems. www.8thmountain.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 Jason and Noelle Cosby. Jason and Noelle are the co-founders the AWAKE Coffee Community and the AWAKE School of Marketplace Leadership. Learn more at http://awakecoffee.co/ 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 Jim and Martha Brangenberg. 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 31 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. 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, Shae Bynes explains how God's grace can take your business where "grinding"/striving can't. Shae is the host of the Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur Podcast, founder and Chief Fire Igniter of KDE's community of entrepreneurs. KDE's mission is to activate a community of entrepreneurs that will demonstrate the power, presence, passion, and purity of God in the marketplace. She is also the author of several best-selling books, including her most recent book, Grace Over Grind: How Grace Will Take Your Business Where Grinding Can't. http://www.GraceOverGrind.com http://www.KingdomDrivenEntrepreneur.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

In this episode, Krish Dhanam explains why Christian apologetics is essential for sharing the gospel in the business world, and he explains how to be Christian apologists in our own spheres of influence in the marketplace. Krish migrated to the U. S. from India after completing his education. Winning a sales contest earned him a ticket to a seminar by the legendary motivator Zig Ziglar. He joined the Ziglar Corporation as a telemarketer in 1991 and eventually became the vice president of global operations. As one of two executive coaches trained by Ziglar, he has delivered his message of hope, humor, and balance in over sixty countries and throughout the U. S. His client list includes the who's who of global enterprise including EDS, Texas Instruments, Christian Dior, Steelcase Industries, PepsiCo, and the United States Army. He is the author of The American Dream from an Indian Heart, From Abstracts to Absolutes and contributing author to the book Top Performance written by Zig Ziglar. His latest book Hard

On this episode, Elizabeth Grace Saunders shares principles for what she calls "Divine Time Management." Elizabeth is an internationally recognized expert on effective time management. She is the founder of Real Life E Time Coaching and Speaking, where they partner with individuals on the journey from feeling guilty, overwhelmed and frustrated to feeling peaceful, confident and accomplished through one-on-one coaching. The Divine Time Management division of Real Life E encourages Christians to join in the journey of aligning themselves with God's heart through her book and group coaching. She's the author of the new book, Divine Time Management: The Joy of Trusting God's Loving Plans for You. https://reallifee.com/wp/ 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.Chr

Bruce Hartman, former CFO of Foot Locker and the Yankee Candle Company, shares teachings from his new book, Jesus & Co: Connecting the Lessons of the Gospel with Today's Business World. Bruce is the founder of Gideon Advisors, a Christian advisory firm committed to "walking with people into a brighter future" as they help clients navigate life and career transitions and advance Christian values in the marketplace. A seasoned executive with 30 years of success creating shareholder value for Fortune 500 firms, including Yankee Candle and Foot Locker, he graduated in 2013 with a Master of Divinity from Drew University Theological School, earning the Daniel P. Kidder Award for the highest GPA in Pastoral Care. www.BruceLHartman.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 | Leaders

In this episode Paula Brown Stafford and Lisa T. Grimes offer a Biblical perspective on gender roles in the workplace. Paula Brown Stafford is a clinical researcher, business leader, and lecturer. She is a distinguished alumna at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she is also an Adjunct Professor. Previously she was president of clinical development at QuintilesIMS, a Fortune 500 company. Lisa T. Grimes is a business leader, coach and speaker. She has spent most of the last 30 years in healthcare and lifestyle start-ups where she has served as CEO of PurThread Technologies, InSite Clinical Trials, and AcSentient. Together, Paula and Lisa founded Habergeon to help women achieve success, create balance, and experience fulfillment. And they're also the co-authors of a new book, Remember Who You Are: Achieve Success. Create Balance. Experience Fulfillment. https://habergeon.com/ Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into busines

In this episode, Deneen Troupe-Buitrago shares practical business lessons gleaned from women in the Bible. Deneen is a speaker and trainer relieving the guilt from faith-based businesswomen by teaching them to connect faith and business and serve God more through their work. She leads women through professional, personal, and spiritual hands-on growth experiences by providing workshops, retreats, and coaching. She has created the Calling Clarity Course to help women succeed at and CLARIFY how to live out God's calling. And she's the author of the new book, CLARIFY: 12 Principles to Illuminate Your Calling to the Marketplace. www.GrowFromYourOverflow.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 Archie W. Dunham. Archie is chairman emeritus of Chesapeake Energy, the second largest natural gas producer in the United States and the retired chairman of the board of ConocoPhillips. He was instrumental in orchestrating Conoco's IPO separation from DuPont in 1998, the largest in U.S. history at the time, and in negotiating the merger of equals between Conoco Inc. and Phillips in 2001 which created the third largest energy company in America and the fifth largest in the world. In 1998, Dunham was recognized by the World Affairs Council as Houston's International Citizen of the Year and inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. The most meaningful award he has ever received was being named Houston's Father of the Year in 1998. In addition to giving extravagantly to other worthy causes and organizations, the Dunhams have also been tremendously generous to Houston Baptist University which has resulted in various landmarks within the campus named in their honor that attest to th

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.faithdrivenentrepreneur.org Theology of Busin

Casey Cease shares how he approaches his calling to be both the pastor of a local church and the CEO of a for-profit company. Casey is the founder and CEO of Lucid Books and lead pastor of Christ Community Church of Magnolia in Magnolia, Texas. He's also the author of Tragedy to Truth: A Story of Faith and Transformation. www.CaseyCease.com www.LucidBooksPublishing.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

Dr. Marjorie Cooper shares an opposing viewpoint to the idea that work can be a form of worship. Marjorie is a professor of marketing at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. Her areas of interest are marketing, consumer behavior, and promotion. She holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration from Texas A&M University and a ThM from Dallas Theological Seminary. Here is Marjorie's article referenced during the interview: https://cbfa-jbib.org/index.php/jbib/article/view/107/106 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, Danita Bye shares strategies for mentoring and discipling Millennials in the workplace. Danita is founder and CEO of Sales Growth Specialists, a leadership and sales development firm that partners with business owners to improve sales performance as part of their growth strategy. She writes a leadership blog at www.DanitaBye.com, which provides tips, tools, and talk tracks for those who mentor emerging leaders. Committed to development of the next generation of leaders, Danita serves on the board of directors for two private Christian universities and The North Dakota Economic Development Foundation. She's the author of the new book, Millennials Matter: Proven Strategies for Building Your Next-Gen Leader. 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.