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 the collective might of the faith ecosystem. After starting and scaling successful businesses including Blockbuster Video, Einstein's Bagel, and...

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. And he’s the host of the Mere Christians Podcast. Through his books, podcasts, and weekly devotionals, he helps millions of Christians in every...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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, 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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 |...

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...

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...

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...

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.” I want to thank our sponsor for this episode, Southern Wesleyan University.   Southern Wesleyan University, an evangelical Christian university located along the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains in the town of Central, South Carolina, seeks an experienced, innovative, and visionary...

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...

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 University of Texas, a speaker at Bitcoin conferences, an avid open-source contributor, mostly in Bitcoin, and the instructor of a 2-day workshop for...

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 operations are aligned with biblical principles Theology of Business is the show that helps marketplace Christians to partner with God in business...