Theology Of Business With Darren Shearer: Helping Marketplace Christians Partner With God In Business

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Synopsis

Theology of Business 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 podcast by Christian business leaders for Christian business leaders. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.TheologyofBusiness.com

Episodes

  • Facing Ethical Dilemmas in Business (Interview w/ Brad Hawkins)

    20/02/2024 Duration: 43min

    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 business owners into thriving entrepreneurs who grow their businesses without cybersecurity fears. He has started and built eight companies, including two event centers that he currently owns and operates in the Denver, Colorado area. He has also started and built an LED light manufacturing company, investment management, financial life coaching, medical wellness company, oxygen delivery company, oil well drilling.    Prior to his extensive career in technology, Brad earned a business degree from Colorado Christian University and earned a degree in theology from CFNI. https://www.SaferNet.com/  Theology of Business is the show for marketplace Christians seeki

  • Corporate Giving for Impact NOT Advertising (Interview w/ Janet Ward Black)

    06/02/2024 Duration: 41min

    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 Greensboro, North Carolina. It is one of the largest woman-owned law firms in North Carolina. The firm’s clients have received settlements of more than $100 million over the last 10 years. The firm represents people injured at work, in accidents, and by dangerous products and environmental hazards across North Carolina. A graduate of Davidson College cum laude in economics and Duke Law School, Black served as the third woman president of the North Carolina Association of Trial Lawyers and the fourth woman president of the North Carolina Bar Association. She was the second lawyer in history to serve as president of both organizations. The program she created while pres

  • Entrepreneurship and God’s Kingdom Economy (Interview w/ Rylee Meek)

    03/01/2024 Duration: 45min

    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 lifetime customers, Rylee has helped thousands of entrepreneurs gain clarity and create massive acceleration in their businesses and brands.  Through The King's Council, his mission is to disciple Christian entrepreneurs, equipping them with the tools, systems and frameworks necessary to discover, develop & deploy their God given visions into the marketplace, in effort to increase the tithe and initiate radical generosity for the purpose of Kingdom advancement here on earth. https://www.ryleemeek.com/ https://kingscouncilcommunity.org/ Theology of Business is the show for marketplace Christians seeking to explore and apply God’s will for business. If you want to lear

  • A Pastor Built a Granola Company (Interview w/ Mark Plaza)

    18/12/2023 Duration: 26min

    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 chains such as Whole Foods and Safeway.  He has served in pastoral ministry for about 20 years and has been a missionary in the Congo and Honduras. He’s currently the pastor of a church in Jefferson City, Missouri while simultaneously serving as Director of Strategy and Development for Olde Man Granola.  He holds a Doctorate in Ministry from Golden Gate Seminary and teaches a course called “Bible and Business” for Colorado Christian University.  https://oldemangranola.com/ 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 shap

  • A Redemptive Use of Artificial Intelligence (Interview w/ Luke and Jennifer Richey)

    20/11/2023 Duration: 47min

    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 strong patent portfolio, he established the company as an industry leader. Jennifer Richey, hailing from southern California, is a tech futurist and entrepreneur. She entered the tech world in 2002, serving as CFO for Tometa Software, which was acquired in 2007. Later, she played the same role at Play Xpert and played a pivotal role in founding Gravity Jack in 2009. Together, Luke and Jen, Co-founder and Executive at Gravity Jack, are the visionaries behind the groundbreaking Augmented Reality/Artificial Intelligence video game, "The Wartribe of Binyamin." This game represents a leap forward in both gaming and global impact, and it offers a unique opportunity for inves

  • Employee Engagement and the Parable of the Four Soils (Interview w/ Krystal Parker)

    30/08/2023 Duration: 29min

    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 advanced her education at Harvard Business School for senior executive leaders, focusing on innovation, globalization, and leadership diversity. As a certified DISC behavioral specialist, trainer, speaker, and coach, Krystal opened a boutique consulting company, Intent & Impact, to help companies increase profit, reduce turnover, and enhance employee engagement. A best-selling author and professor, Krystal teaches graduate and undergraduate-level courses.  Krystal is a wife and mother, and devoted follower of Jesus Christ. And she considers herself a marketplace missionary with a strategic focus on citywide transformation.  JOIN the US Christian Chamber of Co

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

    16/05/2023 Duration: 23min

    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. 

  • Pastoring in the Marketplace and the Church Building (Interview w/ Joshua Brown)

    20/04/2023 Duration: 26min

    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/  joshua@pressurewashingpastor.com   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 | Busine

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

    30/11/2022 Duration: 28min

    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 | Minist

  • Hearing God’s Voice in Business (Interview w/ Shawn Bolz)

    16/11/2022 Duration: 38min

    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://bolzmin

  • Building Logos Bible Software into a Mature Company (Interview w/ Bob Pritchett)

    19/09/2022 Duration: 28min

    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

  • Creating with God on a Deadline (Interview w/ Phil Cooke)

    23/06/2022 Duration: 32min

    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 that includes Hollywood studios, major nonprofit organizations, and many of the most respected churches and ministries in the world.  His latest book is Ideas on a Deadline: How to Be Creative When the Clock Is Ticking. He's been called “one of the most innovative communicators of our generation.” Links mentioned in this episode: philcooke.com = Phil’s blog  cookemediagroup.com = Phil’s company site  influencelab.com = Phil’s nonprofit  ideasonadeadline.com = book site   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

  • Pursuing Peace in Business Conflicts (Interview w/ Ray Titus)

    21/06/2022 Duration: 36min

    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 Man Press. He founded the very first Signarama store in 1986 and has since applied his successful business model to other business-to-business brands.   Through his generous support, the Titus Center for Franchising was founded at Palm Beach Atlantic University, where over 60 of their business school students are currently getting a concentration in franchising, and they’re providing networking and education for some of today’s most successful franchisors. 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 cult

  • How to Set Business Goals Like Your Creator

    08/06/2022 Duration: 07min

    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. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.TheologyofBusiness.com 

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

    11/04/2022 Duration: 15min

    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 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 

  • Biblical Teachings About Ownership (Interview w/ Bill English)

    17/02/2022 Duration: 32min

    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 Evangelical Divinity School, one in divinity and the other in counseling psychology.   He blogs at BibleandBusiness.com and is the author of the book, A Christian Theology of Business Ownership. 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 as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.TheologyofBusiness.com  BIG THANKS to th

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

    12/01/2022 Duration: 23min

    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 Leadership and Director of the Center for Biblical Leadership at Palm Beach Atlantic University.  He first rose to global attention with his groundbreaking work, The Faith of George W. Bush, a New York Times bestseller that Time magazine credited with helping to shape the 2004 US presidential election. The book was a source for Oliver Stone’s award-winning film "W." Mansfield's The Faith of Barack Obama was another international bestseller. He has written celebrated biographies of Booker T. Washington, George Whitefield, Winston Churchill, Pope Benedict XVI, and Abraham Lincoln, among others.  Stephen's humorous but fiery Mansfield's Book of Manly Men has inspir

  • Jubilee and the Right Level of Profit (with Dr. Jay Jakub)

    21/12/2021 Duration: 42min

    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, Snickers, and other iconic brands.)    Jay and colleague Bruno Roches collaborated on the book Completing Capitalism: Heal Business to Heal the World, a rigorous and practical case study for the “Economics of Mutuality.” In addition, this growing movement is now taught globally through Oxford University’s Saïd Business School and elsewhere.  His doctorate is in Modern History from Oxford University (St. John’s College), and he has an M.A. in International Relations & Strategic Studies from the University of Lancaster (UK).  www.EOM.org     Theology of Business is the show for marketplace Christians seeking to explore and apply God’s will for business. I

  • The Foundational Principle for Doing Business God’s Way

    11/11/2021 Duration: 08min

    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.”  

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

    16/09/2021 Duration: 16min

    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 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 as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.TheologyofBusiness.com 

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