Christianity In Business

On this episode, you'll have an opportunity to listen to the Introduction chapter from Darren's new book, The Christ-Centered Company: 37 Biblical Business Habits to Build a Thriving Company That Honors God and Blesses the World. The book is now available on TheologyofBusiness.com and on Amazon in paperback, ebook, and audiobook formats.      

On this episode, you'll have an opportunity to listen to the Introduction chapter from Darren's new book, "The Christ-Centered Company: 37 Biblical Business Habits to Build a Thriving Company That Honors God and Blesses the World." The book is now available at  TheologyofBusiness.com and on Amazon in paperback, ebook, and audiobook formats. 

On this episode, Brandon West shares how his company operationalizes business as a ministry throughout their organization. Brandon West founded PHOS Creative at the age of 26 out of his home office. A strategy-first digital marketing agency headquartered in Florida, PHOS' growth and culture have been highlighted in the Inc. 5000, Gator100, and Florida Trend Magazine. PHOS' driving passion is to fulfill its mission: to be a company that team members never want to leave, clients can't do without, and the world is better for and, in so doing, exemplify the love of Jesus Christ.   https://phoscreative.com/  https://open.spotify.com/show/3Mp3mqkhhpYDSEFnFVeQ0z?si=76703b8cb6a64e9b&nd=1  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, Joshua Brown (aka. "The Pressure Washing Pastor") shares a business model that is helping ministry leaders pastor in both the marketplace and in the church building.   Joshua Brown, a former drug dealer, pothead, and high school dropout who was radically changed by God's love and his people, is now pastor of Brown's Pressure Washing, one of the largest pressure washing companies in Nashville, TN. After serving inside church organizations for over 20 years as youth pastor, children's pastor, and family pastor, he is now the Pressure Washing Pastor.  https://www.pressurewashingpastor.com/  [email protected]   Theology of Business is the show for marketplace Christians seeking to explore and apply God's will for business. If you want to learn more about how to do business for the glory of God and shape culture through discipling the business world, this show is for you. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business

On this episode, Tim Hood shares how his organization is partnering with local churches to send their people as missionaries abroad to work in marketplaces around the world.  Tim Hood is President and CEO of Shepherd's Staff, a missions facilitating organization dedicated to equipping local churches to send their own members as missionaries; the CHURCH is the sender. Tim joined the Shepherd's Staff team in February 2021. For the past 20 years, he has been involved in missions mobilization, coaching, and training. He previously served in the Middle East and North Africa. Tim and his family now reside in Knoxville, Tennessee. Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.ChristianityInBusiness.com 

On this episode, Brad Carr shares how his industrial company's formerly toxic culture became one that now reveals the goodness of God to its team members and customers. Brad Carr is president and founder of SonicAire. He started the company because of his passion for providing the best engineering solution to a business problem; he saw that no one had a way to keep their plants safe from combustible dust and lint fires. He and his engineers developed a revolutionary new design approach to solve this problem called BarrierAire™.  Brad is committed to running his company on biblical principles and cultivating a company culture that honors the Lord.  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 shares a biblical perspective on what it means to work diligently while empowered with God's grace as opposed to grinding in our own human strength.  Shae Bynes is a passionate storyteller, mentor, and strategist who equips leaders to be catalysts for transformation in the marketplace. Known as "Chief Fire Igniter", Shae co-founded the Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur movement in 2012, and her most popular book Grace Over Grind: How Grace Will Take Your Business Where Grinding Can't is shifting the way people live, work, and engage the world around them. Whether she is sharing on platforms publicly or consulting privately, you can expect Shae to deliver an abundance of truth with love, grace, and contagious joy. The 5th Anniversary edition of Grace Over Grind is now available: CLICK TO PURCHASE www.KingdomDrivenEntrepreneur.com Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofi

On this episode, real estate investor and leadership trainer Alex Sezer teaches how to craft a vision statement for your company based on a framework he calls the "Five P's." Alex Sezer Jr. is the CEO of Alex Sezer Ventures, which is revolutionizing businesses with biblical truths. From the football field to the boardroom, Alex has excelled as a leader. During his time at Texas A&M University, he was a team captain on the football team and magna cum laude engineering grad. Shortly after, Alex became the President of two multi-million dollar real estate companies and scaled his personal portfolio to 340 units creatively, using $0 out of his pocket. Now, Alex is following his calling and showing other businesses and individuals how to succeed. Alex's focus is organizational improvement through cultural transformation. He is helping Christian business leaders go from Sunday morning inspiration to Monday morning implementation. He specializes in creating cultures that create passionate, profitable, and purpos

On this episode, Alan Barnhart shares why he and his family decided to give away their massive company from the moment they started building it. Alan Barnhart is the CEO of Barnhart Crane & Rigging, which is in the business of moving heavy stuff ... stuff that's hundreds and thousands of tons ... not on 18-wheelers but on 150-wheelers in some cases. Barnhart Crane & Rigging has grown to be one of the largest Heavy Lift and Heavy Transport organizations in the United States with more than 40 locations across the country and a nationwide reputation for solving problems. Alan, Eric, and their families decided to give 100% of their highly successful business to charity to keep wealth from taking over their lives. About 50 percent of all company earnings are donated immediately to charity. The remaining 50 percent is used to grow the business, and in 2007, they gave the entire company to National Christian Foundation. Though they still run its daily operations, the brothers will never reap its accrued valu

On this episode, Jason Davis shares how encouragement can be one of our most powerful tools for reflecting Christ in the workplace. Jason Davis is a husband, author, speaker, teacher, encourager, and Stewardship Coach. By the leading of the Holy Spirit, he founded Jericho Force Enterprises in Fall 2017. Jericho Force helps kingdom business owners grow into their full potential so they can thrive in 3 primary areas: spiritual growth, personal growth, and business growth.  Jason has helped lead people out of over $310,000 of debt and set aside upward of $100,000 in savings. His impact extends to the organizational level, having trained over 1200 individuals (and counting) on the concepts of leadership development and teamwork.  Jason is a Profit First Professional, John Maxwell Certified Trainer and Coach, a DISCflex Certified Coach, a graduate of Dave Ramsey's Financial Coach Master Training, Kanban Management Professional, and a Kanban Coaching Professional.  He's a former football player for Georgia T

On this episode, Miranda Carls discusses what's at stake if we do or don't share our faith in the workplace. Miranda is a writer, podcaster, and corporate people and organizational development coach and consultant. After managing the training and professional development functions of a large non-profit, Miranda spent eight years at a successful learning strategy firm where she served in a senior leadership role.   She's the author of the new book, The Word at Work: Ten Biblical Principles for Christian Professionals (2022). She's also the host of the Word at Work Podcast where she interviews Christian business leaders and thought leaders within the faith and 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, Dave Hataj and M. Kevin Davis share how to create a mentoring culture that builds a sustainable workforce for years to come.  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. He is a Journeyman machinist, has a BA from the 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)  Dave's website: https://www.craftsmanwithcharacter.org/   M. Kevin Davis has been turning the gears of a quick lube for almost three decades. As the President and COO of Fast Change Lu

On this episode, Bob Willbanks shares the right and wrong way to do professional networking from a Christian perspective and shares how G7 Networking is facilitating professional networking among marketplace Christians.  Bob Willbanks is CEO of G7 Networking, Inc., which keeps God in the middle of networking, driving business for their members while helping them grow personally, professionally, and spiritually through building relationships that matter He's also a Co-Local Owner (with his wife Barb) of Next Door Photos Twin Cities. 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, venture capitalist Skip Vaccarello shares examples of leaders who are outspoken about their faith in Silicon Valley.    Skip Vaccarello is a Partner with 1Flourish Capital, a faith-based venture capital firm investing in technology-based start-up companies. He is also the author of Finding God in Silicon Valley: Spiritual Journeys in a High-Tech World. From 2005 through 2021, Skip led Connect Silicon Valley, a non-profit organization that offers speaking events featuring high-profile leaders to encourage conversations about faith and life. Skip has over 40 years of experience in leadership positions for Silicon Valley technology companies, including VisiCorp, the provider of VisiCalc, the industry's first spreadsheet. In addition, he served as President and CEO of Applied Weather Technology, a global company providing software and services to the maritime industry. He earned an A.B. with honors in economics from Harvard College and an MBA with honors from the Boston University School of Manag

On this episode, Mike Henry Sr. shares an opportunity to experience a six-week mission trip with other marketplace Christians ... to your own workplace! He teaches this proven model in his new book, Marketplace Mission Trip. Mike Henry Sr. is the CEO and Lead Instigator of Follower of One, an organization dedicated to helping every marketplace Christ-follower experience the joy of working with Jesus.   Prior to founding Follower of One, Mike served as vice president for a nationwide technology service provider.   And he's the author of the brand-new book, Marketplace Mission Trip: A Six-Week Mission Trip to Your Workplace.  https://followerofone.org   Theology of Business is the show for marketplace Christians seeking to explore and apply God's will for business. If you want to learn more about how to do business for the glory of God and shape culture through discipling the business world, this show is for you. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Mini

On this episode, Larry Griffith shares why hiring a corporate chaplain is one of the best things you can do for your company and its people.  Larry Griffith serves as CEO of Corporate Chaplains of America, which provides chaplain care to over 500,000 employees and their families nationwide. After graduating college, he served as an officer in the U.S. Navy. Larry then spent most of his career at a Fortune 250 company, Alltel, as the Area President-South Operations. Before coming to Corporate Chaplains of America, he returned to his alma mater and served Geneva College as their EVP and COO. 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, Shawn Bolz teaches how to hear God's voice in business and shares how the spiritual gift of prophecy can operate in a business context. Shawn Bolz is a TV host, an author, producer, and a Christian minister.   He's the author of several bestselling books, including Translating God: Hearing God's Voice For Yourself And The World Around You and Wired to Hear: Connecting God's Voice to Your Life, Influence, and Career, which he co-authored with Bob Hasson.   Shawn and Bob host one of the top-ranking Christian podcasts called Exploring the Marketplace and Exploring the Prophetic.   Shawn has been featured on Fox News, CBN News, 700 Club, CenterPoint TBN News, and ... now, the Theology of Business Podcast.   He's also the founding pastor of Expression58, a family focused church in Los Angeles California where he still attends.   He enjoys living on an urban farm with his wife, Cherie and their two daughters, 2 dogs, a cat, and chickens.  Links mentioned in this episode: https://bolzm

On this episode, Stephen McAlpine shares Daniel's strategy for standing for God in today's spiritually hostile workplace: fearlessness, faithfulness, and faultlessness.  Stephen McAlpine is an author, blogger, and speaker who has worked in pastoral ministry in local churches for three decades in Australia. He has been involved in planting churches and has a keen interest in helping Christians navigate the world of work in an increasingly post-Christian context.   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  He is a National Communicator for Third Space, an evangelistic endeavor in Australia established by workplace ministry City Bible Forum. His current role includes helping faith-based schools navigate the sexuality and gender debate

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.

On this episode, Bob Pritchett shares lessons learned from his journey of developing Logos Bible Software as a high-school kid into a mature company serving ministry leaders. Bob Pritchett is the creator of Logos Bible Software and founder and Executive Chairman of Faithlife. In addition to Logos Bible Software, Faithlife offers a suite of time-saving apps for church leaders to help them manage their websites, giving, presentations, and more. Over the years, Bob has led his company through high growth, a nearly fatal IPO attempt, and back to solid, debt-free profitability. He's been invited to speak to industry and academic groups around the world and featured in publications ranging from the Whidbey News Times to BusinessWeek.  Bob is the author of Start Next Now: How to Get the Life You've Always Wanted and Fire Someone Today: And Other Surprising Tactics for Making Your Business a Success.  www.faithlife.com   https://firesomeonetoday.com  https://startnextnow.com  Theology of Business is the sh