Starting a small business has never been easier, or more difficult, thanks to social media. With the world of business always changing, how can anyone keep up? In this episode, local entrepreneur Christopher Thomas shares stories about his experience with building a company from the ground-up. Christopher Thomas, a native Tennessean, has quickly become an influential voice for southern culture. He is the founder of MADE SOUTH, a company that lives and breathes Southern hospitality. He details wh...
Jan 24, 2019•1 hr 29 min
Today’s culture is consumed by self-care, expectations and success. But how do those fit in with the gospel? Ray Ortlund, senior pastor at Immanuel Nashville, explores how the gospel should guide our interactions with culture and our work. Ray has degrees from Wheaton College, Dallas Theological Seminary, The University of California and the University of Aberdeen. He began his ministry in 1975 at a church in Pasadena, California. Though Ray will retire from preaching in 2019, he will continue t...
Jan 11, 2019•1 hr 22 min
Do you ever feel like your faith is separated from your work life? Do you wonder why your work matters to God? On this episode you’ll hear Missy Wallace explain how her view of sacred and secular work has been shaped over the years. Missy is the Founder and Executive Director of the Nashville Institute for Faith and Work (NIFW) and has studied under Tim Keller and Katherine Alsdorf. With both a B.A. in Economics and an MBA, Missy has over two decades of experience in education, private and nonpr...
Dec 27, 2018•1 hr
Tillman Holloway is an expert on blockchain, cryptocurrency and smart contracts. He is one of the founders of the world’s first brick and mortar social clubs operated solely on the blockchain. In this unique episode, Tillman dives deep into the world of blockchain, cryptocurrency and smart contracts in front of a small live audience. Tillman will explain the function of each and go straight to the heart of how blockchain, cryptocurrency and smart contracts impact not only business today but also...
Dec 13, 2018•1 hr 24 min
The single most important thing for anyone working today? “That your words are trustworthy.” This is just one piece of wisdom from our next guest, Dr. Michael Easley . His experience in ministry spans four decades as a gifted Bible teacher and church leader. He’s the radio host for inContext and former President and CEO of the Moody Bible Institute. In this episode, Dr. Easley discusses why being faithful is more important than being successful, how leadership is both a gift and a skill set, and...
Nov 29, 2018•1 hr 37 min
On this special edition of the GBS Podcast, Jere Shertzer and Kent Lapp talk through what the GBS Cohort is, who it is for, and how it can help. Spoiler alert: if you are leading a company and dealing with big challenges, leadership issues, loneliness or simply need to grow stronger personally, spiritually, and in business—this is for you! Jere shares stories from his prior peer groups, how this group could save you from a $750,000 mistake, why growth always requires clear goals and accountabili...
Nov 20, 2018•34 min
As a business leader, do you constantly feel overstretched and overtaxed? Are you often seeking to strike the balance of responsibilities and family? If you answered yes, you likely also feel a sense of isolation—as if most of the people surrounding you have an agenda. You are not alone. And Tony Warnock, the President and CEO of the Lost Valley Ranch in Colorado, saw this need years ago and daily seeks to fill it with his award-winning resort. Listen as Tony discusses the common denominators be...
Nov 15, 2018•1 hr 30 min
If you lost a parent at a young age, you know what it feels like to wonder how you’re going to make it through the rest of your life. The impact of that kind of loss ripples across decades. For Kent Lapp, founder of GBS, losing his father was heartbreaking, and it set in motion events that shaped the man he is today. You see, Kent’s parents stoked the entrepreneurial fire within him, and he owes a lot of his success in business to them. Listen as Kent vulnerably recalls the journey God has taken...
Nov 01, 2018•1 hr 29 min
Money. We all deal with it – not just business owners, professionals, executives, and leaders. So, within the context of the gospel, is it okay to desire more money and wealth? Is debt okay? And how does God expect me to steward it all? It seems everyone has something different to say about money, and the church is caught in the middle. In this episode, we’re joined by T.J. Tims – Associate Pastor of Immanuel Nashville – and Chad Shankle – VP of Sales at Woodtex – who wonderfully unpack the resp...
Oct 18, 2018•1 hr 15 min
God often redirects our paths while still leveraging our gifts and passions for His glory. For our next guest, multiple business owner Brett Henry , that was exactly the case. Henry initially set out to pursue a career as a physician, but while studying for the MCAT, he developed a keen interest in medical herbalism and the health benefits to juicing. Hear how God used his newfound passion to alter the trajectory of his life – and lifestyle – and co-found Franklin Juice Co. and Honest Coffee Roa...
Oct 04, 2018•1 hr 18 min
Aaron Dorn defied odds and started Nashville’s first new, successful bank in ten years: Studio Bank. He’s a Vanderbilt University graduate and decorated Marine. Additionally, he was named in Nashville Business Journal’s “Top 40 under 40.” In this episode, the multi-talented Dorn delves into the genesis of his successful businesses, how the gospel impacts his role as a Founder and CEO, and much more. Links: Gospel Business Strategies Studio Bank Nashville...
Sep 20, 2018•1 hr 31 min
President George W. Bush. Karl Rove. Those are just two of the influential leaders that our next guest, Andrew McGarrity , worked alongside at the start of his career. And he’s just getting started: Andrew sold his first company, Thrivist, a year ago, and continues to grow in the lessons that he learned from global leadership. Links: Gospel Business Strategies Thrivist Ingram Content Group...
Sep 20, 2018•1 hr 17 min
In our first episode, host Kent Lapp dives into the mission of Gospel Business Strategies, and why we believe it's so important to grow and develop business leaders like you in the context of the gospel. Subscribe and hear our first interviews on September 20th! http://gospelbusinessstrategies.org
Sep 06, 2018•7 min
