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

On this episode, we're joined by Aaron McClung. Aaron is the founder and principal of AM, a full-service branding, marketing, and technology firm in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. For over two decades, AM has served businesses and nonprofits of all sizes including Carrier Corporation, AT&T, Sonic Restaurants, Phillips 66, North American Mission Board, Goodwill Industries, TobyMac, Kyser Musical Products (capos), Passion Conferences, NFL Hall of Famer Ray Lewis, and hundreds more. AM was recognized by the SMU Cox School of Business as one of the 100 fastest growing companies in Dallas in 2009. AM's work has also been recognized by The Dallas Society of Visual Communications and the American Advertising Federation - Fort Worth. https://aaronmcclung.com/ https://www.discoveram.com Questions and lessons explored in this episode: What are some biblical principles for branding? Should business branding be product-focused or purpose-focused? What are some examples of purpose-focused businesses with great

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 Enterprises, an entertainment company with brands such as the Harlem Globetrotters and Dollywood. Additionally, Joel spent 20 years in general management in the auto industry. After he went undercover on the hit TV show Undercover Boss, his episode was the second-most popular program on all of US television during the week it aired ... second only to American Idol.   https://joelmanby.com/    Questions explored in this episode: How to lead based on the principles of action-oriented love in 1 Cor. 13:4-7 Which of the leadership principles in 1 Cor. 13:4-7 are the most difficult for business managers and leaders? Why is it hard for business leaders to talk about "love&quo

On this episode, we're joined by Dr. Bob Shearer. Dr. Bob Shearer has taught business law and management ethics at North Greenville University and Southern Wesleyan University, respectively. Today, he's helping to grow a startup called Carolina Buy, which is a purchasing cooperative for educators, governments, nonprofits, and churches in South Carolina. He's a highly decorated USAF combat pilot from Vietnam, and he holds a Juris Doctorate from the University of South Carolina. He's the author of the new book, My Life in the Two-Cross Kingdom: How Jesus' Cross Got Me into the Kingdom and How My Cross Gets the Kingdom into Me. For many years, he has hosted the TV show, Niteline, on the Dove Broadcasting Network and blogs about "Two-Cross Kingdom" living at www.RobertLynnShearer.com. Questions and lessons explored in this episode: Duty-based vs. outcome-based management ethics What is the "Two-Cross Kingdom" and its implications for Christian business managers? The

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 Dave Kahle's $1000 college scholarship opportunity for students pursuing a sales-related degree: https://www.thebiblicalbusiness.com/the-christian-sales-scholarship/ Questions and lessons explored in this episode: Why do some Christians feel that the sales profession isn't as respectable as other Christian callings? Why are Christians needed in the sales profession? What are some of the unique challenges faced by Christians in the sales professio

On this episode, we're joined by Michael Holmes. Mike is founder of Tithehacker.org, a site dedicated to stirring up a revolution of giving. He's the author of I Shall Raise Thee Up: Ancient Principles for Lasting Greatness and Success Habits of Christian Millionaires. www.Tithehacker.org Questions and lessons explored in this episode: Who are some of the Christian millionaires (and billionaires) profiled in Michael's book, Success Habits of Christian Millionaires? What are eight success habits of Christian millionaires? What are some of the best stories/examples of these success habits being applied by these Christian millionaires? 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 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. He's also the founder of the 5280 Fellowship, a program for emerging leaders in Colorado, and Scatter.org, a free learning platform on faith, work, and culture. He writes for various publications, such as Christianity Today, on topics ranging from business to retirement to the American working class. He lives in Denver, Colorado with his wife and four daughters. https://denverinstitute.org/business-for-the-common-good-2020/ https://5280fellows.com/ Questions explored in this episode: Does all work have equal value in God's eyes? Should we view some work as more "valuable" than others? Biblically speaking, when should we pay some people m

On this episode, we're joined by Pierce Brantley. Pierce Brantley is an author, speaker, entrepreneur, and Christian businessman. He has successfully launched, run, and sold his own company, served as an executive for a top-ten Social PR firm in Dallas and consulted with numerous Fortune 500 companies. He studied Disruptive Business Strategy under the late Clayton Christensen at Harvard Business School. He is the author of Calling: Awaken to The Purpose of Your Work, Creating Heroes: The 10 Tactics of Client Leadership and Organizational Management, and Power Love Sound Mind: 52 Week Soul Strategy. https://piercebrantley.co/ Book - Calling: Awaken to The Purpose of Your Work Questions and lessons explored in this episode: What is "the anointing"? How does God's anointing apply to the work we do in business? What are some biblical examples of God's people working with the anointing to accomplish God's work? Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business l

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 bus

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

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)

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 | Fait

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,

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

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 marketplac

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,

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

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 t

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