Bästa Explore God podcaster (2024)

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From Scaling Blockbuster to Serving Churches (Interview w/ Scott Beck) 32:42

5d ago32:42

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On this episode, Scott Beck shares his faith journey through starting and scaling successful businesses such as Blockbuster Video, Einstein's Bagel, and Boston Market to helping 65,000 church leaders use technology to engage their people and reach local communities. Scott Beck is the co-founder and CEO of Gloo, a technology platform that releases t…

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How Does Business Matter in Eternity? (Interview w/ Jordan Raynor) 46:02

26d ago46:02

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On this episode, Jordan Raynor explains why business matters in eternity and makes a biblical case for why some physical products and services will last in eternity. Jordan Raynor is a leading voice of the faith and work movement and bestselling author of Redeeming Your Time, Called to Create, and his latest book, The Sacredness of Secular Work. An…

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Facing Ethical Dilemmas in Business (Interview w/ Brad Hawkins) 43:40

2M ago43:40

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On this episode, Brad Hawkins (Co-Founder and CEO at WideFi) shares how he has partnered with God in growing multiple successful companies and how he has responded to some unique ethical quandaries along the way. Brad Hawkins is Co-Founder and CEO at WideFi, which has developed SaferNet, a CyberSafety & Internet Control App. Safernet turns exposed …

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Corporate Giving for Impact NOT Advertising (Interview w/ Janet Ward Black) 41:14

3M ago41:14

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On this episode, Janet Ward Black shares the story of how God led her to start tithing on her top-rated law firm’s gross income at a time when the firm’s profit margin was only 1 percent. Ward Black Law is now one of the largest woman-owned law firms in North Carolina. Attorney Janet Ward Black is the principal owner of Ward Black Law located in Gr…

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Entrepreneurship and God’s Kingdom Economy (Interview w/ Rylee Meek) 45:58

4M ago45:58

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On this episode, Rylee Meek shares a biblical blueprint for building a business based on the biblical Creation account. Rylee Meek has built eight companies launching them to 7 and 8 figures within the first year of each, generating 9 figures over the past decade. Utilizing his proven methods and strategies to build lasting relationships and lifeti…

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A Pastor Built a Granola Company (Interview w/ Mark Plaza) 26:39

4M ago26:39

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On this episode, Mark Plaza shares how he started building his successful granola company while pastoring a church so he could understand and relate to his congregation more effectively as a fellow marketplace Christian. Mark Plaza is the founder of Olde Man Granola, which began in 2008 and now has their granola sold in several large grocery retail…

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A Redemptive Use of Artificial Intelligence (Interview w/ Luke and Jennifer Richey) 47:38

5M ago47:38

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On this episode, augmented reality gaming company co-founders Luke and Jennifer Richey share how they’re leveraging artificial intelligence for a Christ-centered purpose. Luke Richey, a software coding prodigy from a young age, co-founded Gravity Jack, Inc. in 2009, pioneering mobile-based Augmented Reality. With prior success in startups and a str…

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Employee Engagement and the Parable of the Four Soils (Interview w/ Krystal Parker) 29:34

8M ago29:34

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On this episode, US Christian Chamber of Commerce President Krystal Parker shares practical lessons about employee engagement from Jesus’ Parable of the Four Soils. Krystal Parker is the president of the U.S. Christian Chamber of Commerce. A former executive for a Fortune 200 publicly traded oil and gas company. A former college dropout, Parker adv…

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BOOK LAUNCH w/ first chapter: The Christ-Centered Company 23:43

12M ago23:43

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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.…

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Pastoring in the Marketplace and the Church Building (Interview w/ Joshua Brown) 26:54

1y ago26:54

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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,…

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A Mission Trip … to Your Workplace (Interview w/ Mike Henry Sr.) 28:50

1+ y ago28:50

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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…

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Hearing God’s Voice in Business (Interview w/ Shawn Bolz) 38:34

1+ y ago38:34

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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 Aroun…

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Building Logos Bible Software into a Mature Company (Interview w/ Bob Pritchett) 28:26

1+ y ago28:26

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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-sav…

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Creating with God on a Deadline (Interview w/ Phil Cooke) 32:23

2y ago32:23

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On this episode, Phil Cooke shares practical strategies for tapping into God’s creativity when you’re on a deadline. Phil Cooke, Ph.D. is co-founder and CEO of Cooke Media Group in Los Angeles. Phil has produced media programming in nearly 70 countries, and created many of the most influential inspirational TV programs in history with a client list…

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Pursuing Peace in Business Conflicts (Interview w/ Ray Titus) 36:54

2y ago36:54

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On this episode, franchising powerhouse Ray Titus shares a biblical basis for pursuing peace when conflicts arise in business. Ray Titus is the CEO of United Franchise Group, the global leader for entrepreneurs, which has over 1600 locations in over 80 countries. He co-founded Signarama with his father, Roy Titus, who was also the founder of Minute…

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How to Set Business Goals Like Your Creator 7:41

2y ago7:41

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On this episode, Darren shares how to set business goals like your Creator. 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. | Entrepr…

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Four Notable Business Transactions in the Bible: How God Has Used Wealth to Establish His Covenant With Humanity 15:41

2y ago15:41

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On this episode, Darren shares four notable business transactions in the Bible to show how God has used wealth to establish His covenants with humanity. 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 c…

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Biblical Teachings About Ownership (Interview w/ Bill English) 32:52

2y ago32:52

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On this episode, Bill English shares teachings from his book, A Christian Theology of Business Ownership. Bill English is a partner with The Platinum Group where he draws on his experience in business to help other businesses, especially in the areas of leadership, culture, and conflict resolution. He holds two master’s degrees from Trinity Evangel…

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Can God Use a Beer-Brewing Company? (Interview w/ Dr. Stephen Mansfield) 23:59

2+ y ago23:59

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On this episode, Dr. Stephen Mansfield shares the remarkable legacy of devout Christian businessman Arthur Guinness, whose beer-brewing company changed the world. Stephen Mansfield is a New York Times best-selling author and a popular speaker who leads a speaker training firm based in Washington DC. He is also a part time Senior Fellow of Public Le…

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Jubilee and the Right Level of Profit (with Dr. Jay Jakub) 42:37

2+ y ago42:37

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On this episode, Jay Jakub teaches how the biblical model of jubilee can be used as a basis for practicing capitalism more effectively. Dr. Jay Jakub is the Chief Advocacy Officer for the Economics of Mutuality Movement, which originated at Mars Incorporated. (A $40 billion company with 130k employees around the world, Mars is the maker of M&Ms, Sn…

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The Foundational Principle for Doing Business God’s Way 8:10

2+ y ago8:10

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On this episode, we’re exploring Principle 1 of the Christ-Centered Company Assessment: “Our company’s managers work for God and recognize God is on the receiving end of every action we take in business.”

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Each According to His Ability: A Biblical Basis for Hiring and Promoting 16:50

2+ y ago16:50

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On this episode, we’re exploring Principle 28 of the Christ-Centered Company Assessment: Our company uses a consistent process to assess a job candidate’s integrity and skill (i.e., discretion and work ethic), ensuring that people are hired, promoted, or demoted on the basis of his/her ability. Theology of Business is the show for marketplace Chris…

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Is There a Biblical Basis for Bitcoin? (w/ Jimmy Song) 57:30

3y ago57:30

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On this episode, we’re joined by Jimmy Song. Jimmy Song is a Bitcoin Educator, Developer and Entrepreneur. Jimmy is the author of Programming Bitcoin, The Little Bitcoin Book, and his latest book, Thank God for Bitcoin: The Creation, Corruption and Redemption of Money. In addition, he's a Bitcoin Fellow at Blockchain Capital, a lecturer at the Univ…

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How Marketplace Christians Can Cultivate Christ-Centered Companies 48:31

3+ y ago48:31

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Questions explored in this episode: Why companies market culture … not merely products and services Why the marketplace is a great place for Christians How companies can set Christ-centered industry standards in every aspect of the business How to use the Christ-Centered Company Assessment tool to evaluate how closely your company’s culture and ope…

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What Did Jesus Say About Money-Related Issues (w/ Jerry Bowyer) 1:14:22

3+ y ago1:14:22

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On this episode, we’re joined by Jerry Bowyer (Boier). Jerry is the Chief Economist of Vident Financial, Editor of Townhall Finance, and President of Bowyer Research. He is also Resident Economist with Kingdom Advisors, and serves on the Editorial Board of Salem Communications. He has been Forbes.com columnist and a frequent commentator on Fox Busi…

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Leading with Love in Times of Corporate Crisis (w/ Joel Manby) 35:06

3+ y ago35:06

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Drawing on 25+ years of CEO experience of major corporations, Joel wrote Love Works, in which he introduces us to the power of agape love in the workplace. Love Works has sold over 100,000 copies, and a new expanded version was released in March 2020. Previously, Joel was Chief Executive Officer of SeaWorld and served as CEO of Herschend Enterprise…

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Financial Compensation and Value-Making from a Biblical Perspective (w/ Jeff Haanen) 35:12

4y ago35:12

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On this episode, Jeff Haanen and Darren discuss a biblical framework for understanding God’s perspective on human value-making and monetary compensation. Jeff Haanen is the CEO and founder of Denver Institute for Faith & Work, an educational nonprofit dedicated to forming men and women to serve God, neighbor, and society through their daily work. H…

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How Christian Business Owners Are Responding to COVID-19 (w/ Mike Sharrow) 43:28

4y ago43:28

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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, …

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How Chick-fil-A Became an Iconic Brand (w/ Steve Robinson, Chick-fil-A’s Chief Marketing Officer from 1981 – 2015) 44:54

4y ago44:54

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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, bre…

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Income Inequality and Business Management (w/ Dr. Antipas Harris) 43:16

4y ago43:16

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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 thi…

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What Is Business Theology? 19:28

4+ y ago19:28

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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 | Nonpro…

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Business Lessons from Catholic Monks (w/ Keith Hertling, Jersey Mike’s VP of Leadership, Coaching, and Culture) 28:35

4+ y ago28:35

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On this episode, we’re joined by Keith Hertling. Keith is the vice president of leadership, coaching, and culture for Jersey Mike's Franchise Systems. He has worked for the sandwich chain for fifteen years. He began coaching Special Olympians in college and has been teaching and coaching ever since. At age fifteen, he co-founded Popeye's Gym, a hav…

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Using Business as a Platform for Cross-Cultural Ministry (w/ Mike Baer) 29:07

5y ago29:07

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On this episode, we’re joined by Mike Baer. Mike is a recognized leader in the global Business as Mission movement. Over the years, Mike has served as a church planter and pastor; he is an entrepreneur who has launched several businesses, the founder of an international business incubator, a prolific author, an in-demand speaker. Currently, Mike is…

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Redeeming Ethical Failures in Business (w/ Mark Whitacre) 40:49

5y ago40:49

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Mark Whitacre is Chief Operating Officer (COO) of CBMC, an organization that has impacted his life greatly the past two decades. It’s one of the most prominent, pioneering organizations in the faith at work movement over the past century. Since December of 2006, he has been the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Science Officer at Cypress Syst…

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Cross-Cultural Marketplace Discipleship (w/ Mark Canada) 30:32

5+ y ago30:32

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On this episode, we’re joined by Mark Canada. Mark is the President and CEO of Marketplace & Development Enterprises, a service organization dedicated to helping mature Christ-followers, who want to use their vocational skills and experience and want to change lives, to be Christ's ambassadors in unreached communities. Prior to leading Marketplace …

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CEO Activism on the Business Mountain (w/ Os Hillman) 31:40

5+ y ago31:40

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On this episode, we’re joined by Os Hillman … my friend and a pioneer in the modern faith-at-work movement. Os is the president of Marketplace Leaders, an organization whose purpose is to help men and women discover and fulfill God’s complete purposes through their work and to view their work as ministry. In the past, Os owned an advertising agency…

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Godly Business Counsel and Accountability (w/ Mike Sharrow) 26:35

5+ y ago26:35

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On this episode, Mike Sharrow shares lessons learned from C12’s community of Christ-centered CEOs about the benefits of Bible-based business counsel and discipleship-oriented accountability. 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 h…

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Investing in Faith-Driven Companies (w/ Henry Kaestner) 35:11

6y ago35:11

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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-e…

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Relactional Leadership: A Biblical Model of Business Leadership (w/ Ford Taylor) 47:13

6+ y ago47:13

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On this episode, Ford Taylor shares a Bible-based model for balancing the tension between the need for both a transactional and a relational approach to leadership. He teaches this model in further detail in his new book, Relactional Leadership: When Relationships Collide with Transactions (Practical Tools for Every Leader). In this interview, you’…

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Is Everyone Called to Be an Entrepreneur? (w/ Jordan Raynor) 37:15

6+ y ago37:15

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Jordan Raynor is a serial entrepreneur and bestselling author who leads a growing community of Christians following God's call to create. He currently serves as the CEO of the venture-backed tech startup, Threshold 360. He is also a cofounder of Citizinvestor, the world's largest crowdfunding platform for government projects. Jordan has twice been …

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Public Discipleship in the Marketplace (w/ Amy Sherman) 47:16

6+ y ago47:16

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Beyond personal discipleship, Amy Sherman explains what it means to make disciples in the public arena, and she shares examples of what this looks like in the marketplace. (comment at www.TheologyofBusiness.com) Amy Sherman is a Senior Fellow at the Sagamore Institute and was named by Christianity Today in 2012 as one of the 50 Evangelical women mo…

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Great Commission Companies (w/ Dr. Steven Rundle) 43:55

6+ y ago43:55

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What is a "Great Commission Company"? (Comment at www.TheologyofBusiness.com) Steven is Professor of Economics at Biola University. His teaching and research interests are focused on the intersection between international economics and world mission. He is faculty advisor for the International Business Institute and for the Student International Bu…

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Is Business as Mission (BAM) a Flawed Concept? (w/ Dr. Scott Quatro and Dr. Michael Thigpen) 45:26

7y ago45:26

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Is Business as Mission (BAM) a Flawed Concept? In this episode, Dr. Scott Quatro and Dr. Michael Thigpen debate the flaws and merits of BAM. Dr. Scott Quatro is Professor of Management and Co-Chair of the Business Department at Covenant College and is the Chair Elect of the Christian Business Faculty Association. Dr. Michael Thigpen is Associate Pr…

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A Biblical View of Business Profit (w/ Jeff Van Duzer) 32:14

7y ago32:14

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What is God's will for business profit? (comment at TheologyofBusiness.com) Jeff is the provost of Seattle Pacific University prior to which he was the dean of the SPU School of Business and Economics where he taught business ethics and business law. During his tenure as dean, the School opened its Center for Integrity in Business, launched the ann…

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Transforming Nations through Business (w/ Dr. John Mulford) 34:08

7y ago34:08

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How are kingdom businesses being used to build nations around the world? Dr. John Mulford is the director of the Center for Entrepreneurship at Regent University and the former dean of the Business School at Regent. John has taught economics, statistics, and management science and currently teaches electives in international entrepreneurship in the…

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Management or Leadership: Which Did Jesus Emphasize More? 15:44

7y ago15:44

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Do you think our culture is elevating the idea of leadership while deprecating the idea of management? What management lessons can we learn from the parables of Jesus? Theology of Business is the show that helps marketplace Christians to partner with God in business to transform the marketplace and make an impact in eternity. If you want to learn m…

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What the Bible Says about Innovation 11:40

7y ago11:40

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What does the Bible say about innovation? (Comment at www.TheologyofBusiness.com) Theology of Business is the show that helps marketplace Christians to partner with God in business to transform the marketplace and make an impact in eternity. If you want to learn more about how to do business for the glory of God, this show is for you. This is a pod…

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9 Ways Your Church Can Engage Business Professionals 25:07

7+ y ago25:07

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In what specific ways is your local church engaging, discipling, and mobilizing the business professionals in your local church for marketplace ministry? (Comment at www.TheologyofBusiness.com) Theology of Business is the show that helps marketplace Christians to partner with God in business to transform the marketplace and make an impact in eterni…

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To Forgive or Not to Forgive in Business 9:03

7+ y ago9:03

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How do you respond in business when people make promises they either cannot or will not keep? (Comment at www.TheologyofBusiness.com) Theology of Business is the show that helps marketplace Christians to partner with God in business to transform the marketplace and make an impact in eternity. If you want to learn more about how to do business for t…

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Spiritual Gifts in the Marketplace: Case Studies (w/ Shae Bynes) 48:14

7+ y ago48:14

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How are marketplace Christians using their spiritual gifts in the business world? (Comment at www.TheologyofBusiness.com) Shae Bynes is the host of the Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur Podcast and founder and Chief Fire Igniter of KDE’s community of entrepreneurs. She’s the author of a several books, including at least one bestseller. KDE’s mission is t…

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