Christianity In Business

Paul Sanders is the President and CEO of the Oldham Little Church Foundation (OLCF), a foundation dedicated to helping small Protestant evangelical churches with facilities completion grants. Since the establishment in 1949, the OLCF has granted over $46 million to 16,800 churches across the United States. As an Architect by training, his experience in complex project development and planning has included key roles with Rice University, the Texas Medical Center, Inc. and Texas A&M University. He holds a Doctor of Public Health from the University of Texas. Leigh McLeroy is an author, speaker, and Bible teacher who speaks at conferences and retreats across the U.S. She has created print and web content and curriculum for a variety of non-profit and faith-based organizations including Redeemer Presbyterian Church (NYC) and The Oldham Little Church Foundation. Leigh holds a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Texas A&M University and a Master of Arts in Apologetics from Houston Baptist University. S

On this episode, we're joined by Eric Dunavant. Eric is the founder and CEO of Paradiem. He's the author of the book, What If We've Been Doing It All Wrong, which focuses on how our worldview often interrupts all our financial thinking and behavior. In addition to his writing accolades, Eric has been featured in several national publications and media outlets, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Daily Finance, and The Street and Family Wealth Report. Eric is a proud graduate of Texas A&M University, where he graduated with a degree in business. www.Paradiem.org Questions and lessons explored in this episode: Why business is for the sake of the family ... not merely for the sake of the business How does the Bible define "inheritance"? Hosting a mission trip for your employees Starting an emergency fund to care for employees in times of need Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship

On this episode, we're joined by Dr. William Oliver. William holds a master's from MIT and a Doctor of Management from Case Western. He taught in the undergraduate and master's programs at Brandeis, UMass Amherst, Tufts, Gordon College, and UC Irvine. Dr. Oliver has founded four companies and invested as a partner in a venture capital firm. He has consulted to senior leadership of big business through Bain & Company and KPMG as well as to government agencies, bringing the benefit of commercial-sector experience in outsourcing, business process improvement, and using data to improve management decision making. He has served as CFO of three companies and on the boards of three commercial companies and four non-profits. He has also done a lot of great work to help people with special needs and developmental disabilities through his church, the Special Olympics, and as Treasurer of L'Arche Boston North, a mission-focused community where people with developmental disabilities and those who assist them live to

On this episode, Mike Sharrow shares how Christian business owners are responding to the COVID-19 coronavirus crisis, including positive stories of what God is doing through His people in the marketplace. Mike is the President and CEO of C12 Group, the nation's largest network of Christian CEOs, business owners, and executives. Before joining C12, Mike owned a healthcare strategy consulting group and served as an executive pastor for a church in Texas. I don't know of anyone who has a better sense of how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting Christian-led companies than Mike, so I want to make sure our Theology of Business Podcast listeners get to hear this. I'd also recommend going to https://www.c12group.com/blog/ to watch to Mike's weekly COVID-19 executive briefings being shared by C12. (Note: This important episode recently aired on our sister podcast, Houston Baptist University's Christianity in Business Podcast. Click here to subscribe:  www.ChristianityinBusiness.com/podcast)   I hope you'll find this

On this episode, we're joined by Mike Sharrow. Mike is the President and CEO of C12 Group, the nation's largest network of Christian CEOs, business owners, and executives. Before joining C12, Mike owned a healthcare strategy consulting group and served as an executive pastor for a church in Texas. Questions explored in this episode: How are Christian-led companies being impacted by COVID-19? What are some of the positive stories emerging from this crisis? How should Christian business leaders respond to this crisis? How are things going to be different for companies and what opportunities will emerge as a result of COVID-19? 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 Thacker. Jason Thacker serves as Associate Research Fellow at the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission. He is a graduate of the University of Tennessee in Knoxville and holds a Master of Divinity degree from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. His writing on human dignity, ethics, technology, and artificial intelligence has been featured in publications such as The Gospel Coalition and Christianity Today. Jason and his wife, Dorie, live outside of Nashville, Tennessee, with their two sons. He's the author of the new book, The Age of AI: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity. Website: www.JasonThacker.com Facebook: @jthackerERLC Twitter: @jasonthacker Instagram: @jasonthacker 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

On this episode, we're joined by Steve Robinson. Steve was the Chief Marketing Officer of Chick-fil-A from 1981 - 2015. Think about how Chickfila has grown during that time. Chickfila makes more money per restaurant than McDonald's, Starbucks and Subway combined. "Eat mor chikin", cows, setting up free-standing stores outside of shopping malls, breakfast, fresh cut flowers on the tables, all the sauces, all the new menu items, Chickfila Peach Bowl, the fastest drive thrus on the planet...  In his book, Covert Cows: How faith, Cows and Chicken Built an Iconic Brand, Steve details how he and the Chick-fil-A leadership team intentionally curated by Truett Cathy kept their Christian faith at the core of the business, staying true to Proverbs 22:1: "A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches; loving favor rather than silver and gold." Theology of Business is the show that helps marketplace Christians to partner with God in business to make disciples of companies, industries, and communities. If you want

At the Center for Christianity in Business, we have luncheons twice per year where we have a speaker or panel of speakers discuss topics related to integrating biblical values in business. On this episode, you'll have an opportunity to hear from the most recent panel, which consisted of extremely successful Christian women entrepreneurs about their experiences and lessons-learned in the business world. The panelists were: Tina Murray, President, Mind Dance Marketing, Inc. Leah Faul, Owner and Lead Digital Strategist, 15000 Cubits Bonnie Helvie, Owner and Executive Director of Bonnie Group and Market Partner at MONAT Global. The panel discussion was moderated by Sharon Saunders, Vice President for Advancement and University Relations, Houston Baptist University. I have attended many of these events at HBU, and I would say this one was my personal favorite. Now please enjoy this amazing episode. Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into busin

On this episode, we're joined by Mike Zigarelli. Michael Zigarelli is a Professor of Leadership and Strategy at Messiah College and the former Dean of the Regent University School of Business. Dr. Zigarelli's research in the fields of management, practical theology, and sports ministry has appeared in a number of scholarly journals and magazines, and he is the author of twelve books, including Christian-Owned Companies, Influencing Like Jesus, The Messiah Method, and Management by Proverbs. His work has been translated into several languages. Professor Zigarelli is also the creator of Assess-Yourself.org, the Christianity 9 to 5 Resource Center (www.Christianity9to5.org) and YouTube Channel (www.YouTube.com/c/christianity9to5), and he serves as a management consultant for churches and schools. Questions explored in this episode: * What does it look like when a follower of Christ runs a business? * Who are some of the lesser-known Christian-owned companies making an impact for Jesus in the marketplace? * What

On this episode, we're joined by my good friend and former divinity school professor, Dr. Antipas Harris. He was my pulpit ministry professor at Regent University. Antipas L. Harris is now the President and Dean of Jakes Divinity School and serves on the pastoral staff at the Potter's House in Dallas, TX. Before Bishop TD Jakes appointed him to this role, Harris was the founding dean of the Urban Renewal Center in Norfolk, VA. He's the author of several books that I've had the privilege of publishing, including Unstoppable Success, Monday Morning Inspiration, and The Gifted Worshipper. His latest book is Is Christianity the White Man's Religion?: How the Bible Is Good News for People of Color.   He is a public theologian and thinks deeply about the inequalities in our society through a Biblical lens. www.AntipasHarris.com www.JakesDivinity.com Theology of Business is the show that helps marketplace Christians to partner with God in business to make disciples of companies, industries, and communities. If you w

On this episode, we're joined by Al Erisman. 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 a

On this episode, we're joined by Jeff Thomas. Jeff has over 25 years of experience working at some of the biggest names on Wall Street. He was named to Morgan Stanley's Chairman's Club (top 2% of advisors) in 2008. From 2009 to 2013, Barron's magazine recognized him as "One of Texas' Top Financial Advisors." In 2017, Jeff established Archetype Wealth Partners, LLC. From small advisors who are wired for more to high-capacity business owners, he is passionate about fueling leaders for greater impact. He's the author of the new book, Trading Up: Moving From Success to Significance on Wall Street. Jeff's new book: www.TradingUpBook.com www.ArchetypeWealth.com Topics/themes explored in this episode: How to represent Jesus within a large company When is it time to leave a company and start your own? How to shift the culture of an entire industry How to disciple people working in your company Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. |

Theology of Business is the show that helps marketplace Christians to partner with God in business to make disciples of companies, industries, and communities. If you want to learn more about how to do business for the glory of God and shape culture through discipling the business world, this show is for you. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.TheologyofBusiness.com  

On this episode, we're joined by Dave Kahle. Dave Kahle is the author of The Good Book on Business, an exploration of the Bible on business. He has been a Bible teacher, elder, house church leader, short-term missionary, and Christian executive roundtable leader. For 30 years, he has been one of the world's leading authorities on sales and sales systems. In that regards, he has spoken in 47 states and 11 countries and has authored 13 books, which have been translated into eight languages and are available in 20 plus countries. www.DaveKahle.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 Davis. Jason has spent his entire two-decade career in the music industry and worked with many worldwide stars, including Boyz ll Men, Sugar Ray, P. Diddy, Alabama, Lonestar, Dolly Parton, among many others. He's an entertainment industry executive with a broad range of titles including award winning songwriter, award winning author, independent record label president, executive TV producer, entertainment consultant, former Senior VP of A&R for Dolly Parton's management company CTK Management, and a serial entrepreneur. He has also secured record deal offers with CEO's from the largest music companies in the world, including Capitol Records, Sony, Interscope, Island / Def Jam, Epic, Atlantic, RCA, and J Records. He wrote a #1 Billboard hit, received several ASCAP songwriting and publishing awards, and was nominated for a Latin music award. Jason has also co-founded other cutting-edge entertainment companies such as Radar Label Group (Jimmy Eat World, Plain White T's,

On this episode, we're joined by Leah Archibald. Leah Archibald is content development specialist at the Theology of Work Project (TOW). Her devotionals on topics such as "How to Make the Right Decision" and "When to Speak Up at Work" have been completed by more than one million people on the Bible app. Leah takes inspiration from her previous career in marketing for Fortune 500 software companies. She is the co-host of Making It Work, a podcast from the Theology of Work Project and the Fuller De Pree Center. https://www.theologyofwork.org/makingitwork 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, we're joined by Grant Botma. Grant is the founder of Stewardship and the leader of its nationally ranked team of top producers. Thanks to a thriving company culture, Grant's team has won numerous awards, including national performance rankings like "Top 1%" and "Top 100." Grant's leadership has also grown Stewardship to be an Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Company In America. He's the author of the new book, The Problem Isn't Their Paycheck: How to Attract Top Talent and Build a Thriving Company Culture. To learn more about Stewardship, visit moneywellrooted.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 Peter Demos. Peter is the President and CEO of Demos' Brands and Peter D's Seasonings. He grew up in his parents' restaurants and surrounded by the spirit of serving others. After pursuing a law degree, he turned back to his heart's calling, the hospitality industry. Today Peter is a successful restaurateur offering a lineup of authentic dishes the family spent many years developing through his four Demos' Restaurant locations, two PDK Southern Kitchen and Pantry restaurants, and Peter D's catering in Middle Tennessee. In addition to exceptional service and homemade dishes, his restaurants operate with a mission-oriented approach that is radically different in the fast-paced food industry. He's the author of the new book, Afraid to Trust: One Man's Journey into the Love of God. https://afraidtotrust.com www.demosfamilykitchen.com Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing

On this episode, we're joined by Carlos Rosales. Carlos has been in business leadership roles for 35 years. He is a facilitator for Convene in the Houston area, whose mission is to connect, equip and inspire Christian CEOs and business owners to grow exceptional businesses and become higher-impact leaders to honor God. He's the author of the new book, 10X for Christ: Discovering Your 10X Lifestyle in Jesus Christ. https://10x4christ.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 Denise Daniels and Shannon Vandewarker, authors of the new book, Working in the Presence of God: Spiritual Practices for Everyday Work. Denise Daniels is a Professor of Management at Seattle Pacific University. She earned a Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior from the University of Washington. Denise is the co-Principal Investigator on a $1.5M research project funded by the Lilly Endowment, examining how Christians in the United States understand and engage their faith at work. She serves on the corporate board of a FinTech company and on the board of two non-profit organizations. Shannon Vandewarker served in the Cascade Fellows Program at Fuller Seminary where she designed theological studies and practical exercises to help disciples explore the integration of their everyday work with their discipleship. She blogs at ShannonVandewarker.com. Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship |