🎙️ Exploring the Marketplace with Shawn Bolz & Bob Hasson Welcome back to Season 5 of Exploring the Marketplace ! In this powerful premiere episode, Shawn and Bob sit down with Leaine Dehmer , a faith-driven entrepreneur and prophetic voice with an incredible testimony of breakthrough, obedience, and supernatural provision. Leaine shares how her 36-year luxury spa business, Skinsations Spa , was shut down during COVID—yet in the middle of total uncertainty, God led her into one of the most ...
Aug 13, 2025•36 min•Season 5Ep. 6
Today on Exploring the Marketplace , Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson sit down with Dr. Philip Nation , VP-Publisher at Thomas Nelson Bibles. With a rich background as a pastor, church planter, professor, and author (*Habits for Our Holiness*), Dr. Nation shares how his faith has guided him through both ministry and the business side of Christian publishing. Now leading a Bible imprint within a global, for-profit company, Philip opens up about the tension between spiritual leadership and corporate resp...
Aug 06, 2025•39 min•Season 5Ep. 5
🎙️ Today on Exploring the Marketplace with Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson… We’re thrilled to welcome Katrina “Trina” McAlexander Galloway —a nurse practitioner, community advocate, and third-generation farmer whose life and business are rooted in faith, family, and fearless perseverance. Trina owns and operates a thriving 51-acre farm in Parkdale, Oregon, where she and her husband, Kenny, cultivate fruit, flowers, vegetables—and craft small-batch cider, beer, and wine through their farm-based busine...
Jul 30, 2025•37 min•Season 5Ep. 4
🎙️ Today on Exploring the Marketplace with Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson... Meet Chelsey and Stephen Diaz , the visionary founders of The Rainmaker Family , who are helping families shift from financial survival to time-rich abundance—all while leaving a lasting legacy. In 2017, Chelsey and Stephen took a bold leap of faith, walking away from their service-based wedding photography business to build a scalable, time-leveraged online brand. Today, they empower moms and families through e-commerce ed...
Jul 23, 2025•36 min•Season 5Ep. 3
🎙️ Today on Exploring the Marketplace with Shawn Bolz & Bob Hasson… What happens when a homeless single mom chooses radical obedience and faith over fear—and watches God build something extraordinary? In this powerful and vulnerable episode, Shawn and Bob sit down with Karen Coffey , a two-time INC 500 award winner, who shares her astonishing journey from losing everything—her home, car, inheritance, and financial security—to building a multi-million dollar coaching and consulting company ,...
Jul 16, 2025•37 min•Season 5Ep. 2
🎙️ Season 5 Premiere | Exploring the Marketplace with Shawn Bolz & Bob Hasson Guest: Justin Price – Visionary Leader, Creative Strategist, and Faith-Fueled Entrepreneur We’re launching Season 5 of Exploring the Marketplace with a deeply moving and inspiring episode featuring Justin Price , a dynamic creative executive whose career has been marked by purpose, passion, and unwavering faith. Justin is the founder of Vers , a full-service marketing agency serving nonprofits and cause-based orga...
Jul 09, 2025•41 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Join Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson as they interview Mike Thakur, an award-winning CEO, adventurous entrepreneur, and author with an incredible journey at the intersection of business, purpose, and impact. From co-founding an internet company before Google was a household name to leading $100 million sales teams and working with billionaire secret service operations, Mike’s career is a testament to bold decisions and innovative thinking. Now based in Tennessee, Mike is passionate about blending busi...
Dec 25, 2024•40 min•Season 4Ep. 36
Today on Exploring the Marketplace with Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson: Join us as we interview Kurt Avery , founder, president, and owner of Sawyer Products. From humble beginnings mucking horse stalls at age 12 to leading a company that gives away over 90% of its profits annually, Kurt’s story is a testament to faith, perseverance, and divine direction. Kurt shares how Sawyer Products grew from supplying sunblock to troops during Operation Desert Shield to becoming a global leader in creating disea...
Dec 18, 2024•42 min•Season 4Ep. 35
Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson sit down with Kevan Chandler, a remarkable storyteller and advocate who has redefined life with spinal muscular atrophy. Diagnosed with this rare neuromuscular disease, Kevan shares his incredible journey of faith, friendship, and resilience. In 2016, Kevan’s friends carried him across Europe for three weeks in a backpack, leaving his wheelchair behind—a transformative experience that revealed the power of love and community in action...
Dec 11, 2024•36 min•Season 4Ep. 34
Today on Exploring the Marketplace , Shawn Bolz turns the tables, placing Bob Hasson in the hot seat for an insightful conversation about prioritizing time and life. Bob Hasson is a businessman, author, consultant, and podcaster. As the Founder and CEO of HPCI, a painting subcontractor he established in 1978, Bob has over four decades of experience in leadership and business. He has also served as a consultant and board member for churches, ministries, nonprofits, and schools. Bob’s books, Busin...
Dec 04, 2024•42 min•Season 4Ep. 33
Today on Exploring the Marketplace , Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson sit down with Stephen Diaz, the visionary entrepreneur behind The Rainmaker Family, ranked #148 on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies. Stephen shares how his faith and prophetic insight have guided his journey in business and life, leading to groundbreaking success in e-commerce while maintaining a family-first approach. From moments of radical generosity that broke financial strongholds to prophetic words that l...
Nov 27, 2024•44 min•Season 4Ep. 32
Today on Exploring the Marketplace , Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson sit down with Bryan Dulaney, a top marketer, funnel expert, and founder of Perfect Funnel System. Bryan’s story is nothing short of extraordinary. After a near-death experience in 2003, he discovered his God-given purpose and has since generated over $500 million in online revenue, helping others share their stories, scale their expertise, and leave a legacy. Recognized by Tony Robbins and Russell Brunson as one of the top marketers ...
Nov 20, 2024•43 min•Season 4Ep. 31
Podcast Description: Welcome to Exploring the Marketplace with Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson! Today’s guests, Rusty Roberts and Sean Murphy, founders of Psalms Path Consulting, share how they empower Christian entrepreneurs to experience peace and profit by aligning their businesses with scriptural principles. Unlike most coaches who focus solely on tactics, Rusty and Sean integrate Biblical truths with practical business strategies, creating a path to both spiritual and financial freedom. With over...
Nov 13, 2024•34 min•Season 4Ep. 30
In today’s episode of Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson sit down with Krystal Parker, a former Fortune 200 executive with over 25 years of leadership experience. From college dropout to running 47 gas companies by age 34, Krystal's journey is one of high achievement and profound transformation. Despite her professional success, she struggled as a “Sunday Christian,” finding her identity in power and wealth. It was only through a series of personal failures, including a second ...
Nov 06, 2024•41 min•Season 4Ep. 29
Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson sit down with Raeanne Newquist, a dedicated member of Mercy Ships, who, alongside her husband and three children, left Southern California in 2019 to serve on the Africa Mercy. Their first mission led them to Senegal, where Raeanne volunteered in communications and later in chaplaincy. Today, she works with Mercy Ships’ U.S. Marketing department, hosts the New Mercies podcast, and shares inspiring stories through the Mercy Minute radi...
Oct 30, 2024•42 min•Season 4Ep. 28
In today’s episode of Exploring the Marketplace , Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson are joined by a remarkable leader driven by purpose—Ken Calwell. Ken is the CEO of Come Near. Ken's career spans from leadership in blue-chip food service and CPG brands to his current role, where he leads a team sharing Jesus' story in creative, impactful ways. Ken's journey has been shaped by his faith, which began influencing his career after a life-changing moment in 1991. From major roles at PepsiCo, Domino's, and P...
Oct 23, 2024•35 min•Season 4Ep. 27
On today's episode of Exploring the Marketplace with Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson, we welcome a truly inspiring guest: Auntie Anne Beiler, the founder of Auntie Anne’s®, the world’s largest pretzel franchise. Known for her entrepreneurial success, Anne is also a speaker, author, and leader who has shared her story on shows like Secret Millionaire, The Oprah Winfrey Show, and Good Morning America, and featured in Fortune, Inc., and Entrepreneur magazines. She’s the author of The Secret Lies Within a...
Oct 16, 2024•37 min•Season 4Ep. 26
Welcome to Exploring the Marketplace with Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson! On today's episode, we are thrilled to have Raymond H. Harris, a highly respected architect, executive producer, and venture capitalist in God’s Kingdom. Raymond is the founder of one of the largest architectural firms specializing in corporate architecture, which was ranked as the number two retail design firm in America for three consecutive years. As one of the most prolific American architects, Raymond has used his success ...
Oct 09, 2024•45 min•Season 4Ep. 25
On today's episode of Exploring the Marketplace , Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson sit down with Kelsey Kemp, a former tech consultant turned entrepreneur, career coach, TEDx speaker, and podcaster. Based in Austin, TX, Kelsey shares her inspiring journey, from launching her first business at 16 selling custom dancewear internationally, to founding The Called Career at 24, helping Christians align their careers with their callings. Now, Kelsey’s latest venture, Job Dictionary , is an innovative platfor...
Oct 02, 2024•44 min•Season 4Ep. 24
Join Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson on Exploring the Marketplace as we sit down with Kirby Kelly, a dynamic speaker, influencer, and podcast host from Dallas, Texas, who has spent over a decade creating Christian content across multiple platforms. With a Master’s in Theology from Dallas Baptist University, Kirby combines her passion for ministry and media to equip and empower individuals with the truth of the Gospel. In this episode, Kirby shares her inspiring journey—how God called her to shift her ...
Sep 25, 2024•40 min•Season 4Ep. 23
Today on Exploring the Marketplace , Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson are joined by Mark Walker, founder of Walker’s Furniture, Author of The Multiplication Factor and an experienced Speaker and Leader. Mark’s journey began with a small 2,000 sq. ft. store that grew into 13 thriving locations with over 200 employees and $60M in annual sales—all while pursuing his mission to finance the Gospel and advance God’s Kingdom. Mark shares how God’s promises shaped his business, from receiving unexpected financ...
Sep 18, 2024•34 min•Season 4Ep. 22
On today's episode of Exploring the Marketplace , Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson sit down with Pastor Troy Gramling, the visionary leader behind Potential Church, a thriving congregation of over 20,000 members. Pastor Troy shares his journey from being a college basketball player and coach to becoming a dynamic spiritual leader, driven by a mission to help people reach their God-given potential. In this interview, Pastor Troy opens up about the pivotal moments when his faith transformed his career an...
Sep 11, 2024•40 min•Season 4Ep. 21
Welcome to Exploring the Marketplace with Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson. Today, we’re excited to interview Christy Stutzman, a remarkable author, former state legislator, business owner, and speaker. In this episode, Christy shares how her faith has profoundly influenced her career, opening doors on Congressional diplomatic missions and sparking meaningful discussions about the global work of the church. We’ll dive into her personal journey, exploring the struggles and failures she’s faced, and how ...
Sep 04, 2024•41 min•Season 4Ep. 20
In today’s episode of Exploring the Marketplace , hosts Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson sit down with Jeff Bethke, a New York Times bestselling author known for Jesus > Religion and numerous other impactful books. Jeff, alongside his wife Alyssa, also co-hosts The Real Life Podcast and runs FamilyTeams.com , an initiative focused on helping families live as multi-generational teams on a mission. Jeff dives deep into his latest work tackling a pressing issue: the crisis of masculinity. With cultural...
Aug 28, 2024•40 min•Season 4Ep. 19
In this episode of Exploring the Marketplace, hosts Shawn Bolz and Bob Masson sit down with Steve Cleary, the visionary Founder and Executive Director of RevelationMedia. Steve's path in ministry, starting with his pivotal role at The Voice of the Martyrs, has always been centered on delivering Biblically-based content to a global audience. RevelationMedia has gained recognition for its animated film The Pilgrim’s Progress and is now leading the groundbreaking iBIBLE project—a 280-episode animat...
Aug 21, 2024•40 min•Season 4Ep. 18
Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson welcome Kevin White, an entrepreneur and spiritual leader. Kevin is the Chief Spiritual Officer of Spirit Media.US and owner of White Enterprise. He has dedicated his life to starting hundreds of businesses, churches, and nonprofits worldwide, driven by his deep love for Jesus and his family. Despite a challenging upbringing, Kevin's faith in God led him to start his first business at age 14. Over the years, he has flown over a millio...
Aug 14, 2024•44 min•Season 4Ep. 17
Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson welcome Judy Weber, a leading Business Coach, Mentor, and Scaling Strategist dedicated to normalizing miraculous results for Christian women in business. With a remarkable background as an attorney and a c-suite executive, Judy brings unparalleled expertise to the business coaching and advisory marketplace. Judy's proprietary methodologies have empowered hundreds of service-based business owners to build lucrative businesses with simp...
Aug 07, 2024•42 min•Season 4Ep. 16
Today on Exploring the Marketplace with Shawn Bolz and , we explore the inspiring journey of Lee and Cindi Whitman, who followed God’s call to lead Restoring the Foundations (RTF) Ministries. They took over from founders Chester and Betsy Kylstra in 2015 and have since made a profound impact. Lee, a former pastor and Christian counselor, and Cindi, who served in various church roles, have been married since 1979 and are dedicated to helping others find healing and freedom through Jesus. They liv...
Jul 31, 2024•46 min•Season 4Ep. 15
Welcome to Exploring the Marketplace with Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson! Today, we have the incredible privilege of speaking with Echo VanderWal, who, alongside her husband, leads The Luke Commission (TLC), a faith-based NGO providing compassionate healthcare to the most underserved people in the Kingdom of Eswatini. Echo's journey is inspiring and remarkable. In 2013, she and Harry founded TLC, driven by their passion for international health and development. Under Echo's leadership, TLC has grown ...
Jul 24, 2024•44 min•Season 4Ep. 14
Welcome to Exploring the Marketplace with Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson! Today, we're joined by the remarkable Michael Acker. Michael's parents turned their lives around, leaving behind drug smuggling and new-age witchcraft to dedicate themselves to Christ through YWAM and missionary work in Mexico. This profound transformation set Michael on his path to ministry. After college and nearly two decades in pastoral ministry, Michael transitioned into corporate sales and executive communication coaching...
Jul 17, 2024•46 min•Season 4Ep. 13
