A Christ-Centered Mortgage Company (w/ Matt Clarke)
On this episode, Churchill Mortgage President/COO Matt Clarke explains how Churchill Mortgage honors God in its business and lending practices.
Jul 07, 2025•27 min•Season 2Ep. 112
Christian Business Leader with Darren Shearer
This show is a ministry of the Center for Christianity in Business at Houston Christian University.
Christian Business Leader 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. | Christian business | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | https://www.christianbusinessleader.org/
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Episodes
Who Does God Want to Replace You? (w/ Harry Jones)
On this episode, succession planning expert Harry Jones shares the biblical mandate all leaders have to work ourselves out of a job by preparing others to take our place, regardless of whether we own the company or not—because every job is temporary and because making disciples is the mission.
Jun 23, 2025•32 min•Season 2Ep. 111
AI for the Glory of God? (w/ Dr. Drew Dickens)
On this episode, theological anthropologist Dr. Drew Dickens shares redemptive and destructive uses of artificial intelligence and offers guidance to Christian business professionals on how to use AI for God’s glory. Dr. Drew and Darren also discuss whether the various AI models espouse specific worldviews.
Jun 09, 2025•48 min•Season 2Ep. 110
Business Leaders in Church History (w/ Dr. Charlie Self)
On this episode, Church history professor Dr. Charlie Self discusses key Christian leaders who have impacted the marketplace for Christ throughout Church history.
May 26, 2025•38 min•Season 2Ep. 109
Staying Equally Yoked with Business Partners (w/ Philip Kulishov)
On this episode, holding company co-founder Philip Kulishov shares his experience with growing EBM, Inc. and helping the company’s seven co-owners stay onboard with its Christ-centered mission.
May 12, 2025•30 min•Season 2Ep. 108
Top Ethics Concerns for Businesses Today (w/ Dr. Elisabeth Kincaid)
On this episode, Christian ethicist Dr. Elisabeth Kincaid shares some of her top ethics and morality concerns for business leaders today.
Apr 28, 2025•34 min•Season 2Ep. 107
Is There Any Biblical Basis for ESG and DEI (w/ Don Golden)
On this episode, Don Golden and Darren explore whether or not there’s a biblical basis for the ESG/DEI Movement.
Apr 14, 2025•47 min•Season 2Ep. 106
Migrant Labor and the Christian Faith (w/ Adam Hambleton)
On this episode, award-winning landscaping company owner Adam Hambleton shares his experience with leading a predominantly migrant workforce and treating them with Christ-like love, care, and honor. Darren asks Adam how he would advise President Trump regarding his immigration policy.
Mar 31, 2025•37 min•Season 2Ep. 105
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We're back with 3 big announcements! Be sure to come back on Monday for brand new episodes.
Mar 28, 2025•1 min
What is the Church in the Marketplace? (w/ Chuck Proudfit)
On this episode, Chuck Proudfit explains what Jesus really meant by the term translated as “church” in Matthew 16. (Hint: For Jesus, “church” was about more than just three songs and a sermon on a Sunday morning.)
Feb 03, 2025•25 min•Season 2Ep. 104
Do Christian-Led Companies Outperform the Rest? (w/ Al Lopus)
On this episode, Al Lopus shares findings about corporate culture from Best Christian Workplaces’ in-depth research of more than 1500 Christian organizations. He reveals whether or not Christian-led companies outperform their industry peers and whether churches tend to have healthier workplace cultures than for-profit companies.
Jan 20, 2025•38 min•Season 2Ep. 103
Covenantal Corporate Culture (w Kurt and Kristen Luidhardt)
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, Kurt and Kristen Luidhardt share their political and business experience as strong believers, shedding light on the power of faith. Kurt and Kristen Luidhardt are t...
Jan 07, 2025•34 min
When 80 Employees Pray for Their Co-workers (w/ Sean Kouplen)
On this episode, Sean Kouplen (CEO of Regent Bank) shares how one of America’s fastest growing banks also facilitates a prayer ministry among its employees. Sean also shares about a nationwide faith in work movement called 94X.
Jan 06, 2025•38 min•Season 2Ep. 102
Spiritual Warfare in Business (Interview w/ Wez Hone)
On this episode, Wez Hone explains why business leaders must be aware of the spiritual forces we face in business every day so we can fight properly and experience victory in Christ. Wez Hone is a dedicated dad, husband, and a leading 'faith-in-business' thinker. Following a vision he and his wife Kimberly shared, Wez founded Kingdom Business Global to train Kingdom entrepreneurs to apply Biblical principles in the marketplace and build profitable businesses that influence the world around them....
Dec 18, 2024•33 min
Working from Your God-Given Strengths (w/ Brent O’Bannon)
On this episode, Brent O’Bannon (the first Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach in the world) teaches how to do business with your God-given strengths and performs a live strengths-based coaching session with Darren.
Dec 11, 2024•47 min•Season 2Ep. 101
Leading an Industry and Solving the World’s Problems (w/ Kurt Avery)
On this episode, Kurt Avery shares how his industry-leading outdoor products company (Sawyer Products) is making a Christ-centered impact through Kingdom-class products and generosity.
Nov 27, 2024•38 min•Season 2Ep. 100
Covenantal Corporate Culture (Interview w/ Russ Crosson)
On this episode, Russ Crosson shares how he and the leaders at Blue Trust cultivate a covenantal culture in their company as they share Bible-based financial guidance with their clients. Russ Crosson is chief mission officer and senior partner of Blue Trust. Russ was hired in 1980 as the second employee of Blue Trust. Prior to his current position, Russ served as president and CEO of Blue Trust (2002 - 2017). From 1999 - 2002, Russ served as executive director of the National Christian Foundatio...
Nov 20, 2024•25 min
How Hobby Lobby Reflects God’s Character (w/ Mart Green)
On this episode, Mart Green shares how he and the Green family aim to reflect God’s character and ways through the culture and operations of Hobby Lobby and Mardel.
Nov 13, 2024•42 min•Season 2Ep. 99
Adversity in Business Points Us to God (Interview w/ Brian Slipka)
On this episode, investor and CEO Brian Slipka explains how adverse conditions in business can make it easier for us to recognize God’s presence and power.
Oct 30, 2024•36 min•Season 2Ep. 98
Risk-Taking for Kingdom Advancement (Interview w/ Mike Thakur)
On this episode, Mike Thakur (author of Mike Drop) shares how he has taken risks in business with the goal of producing profit for the advancement of God's Kingdom. Mike Thakur is one of Houston's "Most Admired CEOs" as founder of WorkLodge, been part of two Guinness World Record attempts, and recently released Mike Drop, a book that outlines God's plan to use Business & Entrepreneurship for Kingdom Impact. Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integra...
Oct 23, 2024•28 min
Discrimination and Christians in the Workplace (w/ Lucas Asper)
On this episode, labor/employment attorney Lucas Asper shares tips to help Christians minimize the risk of getting into legal trouble for faith expressions in the workplace.
Oct 16, 2024•39 min•Season 2Ep. 97
Does Undercharging Make You a Better Christian? (Interview w/ Judy Weber)
On this episode, Judy Weber shares why you might be charging too little for your products and services and why undercharging isn't a biblical business practice. Judy Weber Esq. is a renowned Business Expansion Expert. Her years of judicial trial experience and entrepreneurial growth have equipped her to support women as they tap into their God-given confidence while growing their businesses to miraculous levels of success. As host of the long-running, globally-ranked "Joyful Business" podcast, s...
Oct 09, 2024•36 min
Following Christ at Facebook (w/ Andrew Cooper)
On this episode, Andrew Cooper shares lessons from his new book, The Ethical Imperative , and how he follows Christ in his leadership role at Facebook.
Oct 02, 2024•28 min•Season 2Ep. 96
Christ-Centered Fitness Company for Special Needs (Interview w/ Daniel Stein)
On this episode, Daniel Stein shares how his pioneering fitness company (Special Strong) serves individuals with mental, physical and cognitive challenges for the glory of God. Diagnosed with a learning disability as a child, Daniel Stein found strength and confidence through fitness, transforming his life. As an author, speaker, personal trainer, and entrepreneur, he is dedicated to helping those with disabilities unlock their potential through fitness. In 2016, Daniel founded Special Strong, a...
Sep 18, 2024•34 min
God’s Principles for Business Growth (Interview w/ Dr. Una)
On this episode, Nneka Unachukwu (aka. "Dr. Una") shares how she has been using God's principles to help thousands of her fellow physicians to build more profitable businesses. Dr. Una is a pediatrician, serial entrepreneur and co-pastor of Dominion City church alongside her husband of 18 years. She is on a mission to help 100,000 physicians build profitable businesses so they have the freedom to live life and practice medicine on their terms. She does this through the top 1% EntreMD Podcast, mu...
Sep 04, 2024•40 min
Pitch Events for Christian Entrepreneurs and Investors (Interview w/ Rich Mason)
On this episode, Rich Mason shares how the Lion's Den is providing a forum for connecting Christian entrepreneurs with Christian investors. Rich Mason has worked over 40 years in technical, business, and ministry, founding six startup companies, and evaluating many startups in his career. As founder of Alpha Kingdom Capital, a Business as Mission Venture Capital Firm, and as an angel investor and Serial Entrepreneur, Rich Mason has a heart for helping people fulfill their God-given callings in s...
Aug 07, 2024•30 min
Flower Company Mentoring At-Risk Youth (Interview w/ Quilen Blackwell)
On this episode, Quilen Blackwell shares how he's using a sustainable flower farm, shop, and delivery company to mentor at-risk youth. Quilen Blackwell is the cofounder of the Chicago EcoHouse and Southside Blooms, organizations dedicated to eliminating poverty through sustainability. He's the grandson of Arkansas sharecroppers who moved to Milwaukee so his grandfather could secure a factory job in the aftermath of the Civil Rights Movement when racial tensions were high. After earning his Bache...
Jul 24, 2024•32 min
Biblical Wisdom in Business (Interview w/ Uli Chi)
On this episode, Uli Chi explains how the scriptural truth that "the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom" should impact the way we conduct business. He also shares other lessons from his new book, The Wise Leader. Uli Chi has led for-profit businesses, nonprofit organizations, the theological academy, and the local church, gleaning a wealth of wisdom from each. As an award-winning technological entrepreneur, he founded a software company that developed 3-D virtual reality software, revol...
Jul 05, 2024•34 min
Experiencing God’s Joy in Business (Interview w/ Tamra Andress)
On this episode, Tamra Andress shares how she keeps joy and play at the center of her company's culture as expressions of God's character. Tamra Andress is a 6x #1 Amazon best-selling author (...and counting) featured in Forbes, USA Today, Inc., Entrepreneur, LA Weekly and many other well-known publications. She's keynote speaker, and top podcaster - with The Messenger Movement podcast and two other shows. She's a serial entrepreneur who works with high-capacity Christian leaders to become milli...
Jun 19, 2024•31 min
Faithfully Stewarding the Business Talent (Interview w/ William Reagan)
On this episode, William Reagan shares how he and Kingdom Marketing help business owners steward the talent God has entrusted to their organizations. He also shares how his company is helping to fund adoptions around the world. William is a passionate entrepreneur and co-founder of a full-suite marketing agency, Kingdom Marketing, which is dedicated to making a difference and contributing to a higher purpose. Williams's company is driven by a Kingdom perspective, seeking to connect with like-min...
Jun 05, 2024•31 min
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