Christian Business Leader with Darren Shearer

Don Golden, founder of Just Capital Quotient and chief impact officer at Threefold Private Equity, dives into the biblical underpinnings of ESG and DEI movements. He discusses innovative ethical mining practices in Rwanda that balance community development with profitability. Golden highlights how faith can transform economic engagement to uplift the poor and promote stewardship. The conversation also explores how Christian leaders can integrate social responsibility and creativity into business, fostering a just economy while addressing wealth inequality.

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.

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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.)

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.

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 the co-founders of The Prosper Group, a leading digital agency in Republican politics and Conservative advocacy, established in 2006. Under their leadership, the firm has played a pivotal role in the election of 103 members of Congress, 15 U.S. Senators, 14 Governors, and one President. Their innovative digital strategies have garnered over three dozen awards, and their expertise has extended internationally, working on campaigns and advocacy efforts in Mexico, Brazil, Ireland, and Belgium. In addition to their political victories, Kurt and Kristen are leading experts in the Liberty Spenders market, a $5 trillion economy of conservative and Christian consumers who prioritize spending with brands that share their values. Through their work at The Prosper Group and their data company, Mustard Seed Interactive, they help businesses and campaigns reach this influential audience. Outside of work, they enjoy spending time with their two children and are active speakers on political, business, and leadership topics. They've been married for 20 years and have a two-year-old and a four-year-old. https://www.prospergroupcorp.com/ https://themustardseedproject.org/

Sean Kouplen, CEO of Regent Bank and founder of the 94X Faith and Work Movement, shares fascinating insights on integrating faith into business leadership. He discusses how the bank fosters a prayer ministry among employees, emphasizing the importance of voluntary participation. Sean also highlights the transformative impact of faith on company culture and employee well-being. The conversation touches on the challenges of sharing personal struggles and introduces the 94X movement, encouraging Christian leaders to bridge spirituality with their professional lives.

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. Since the age of 18, he has built and sold nine companies and has generated over $1 billion in additional revenue for his clients.  www.kingdombusiness.global  Email Wez directly if they have any questions/comments: wez@wezhone.com  www.youtube.com/kingdombusiness

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.

Kurt Avery, founder and president of Sawyer Products, dives into how his outdoor products company blends faith with innovation for global impact. He shares the inspiring journey of overcoming challenges to provide clean water and disease-free solutions, including unique water filtration technologies. The discussion reveals the balance between for-profit and nonprofit efforts in disaster relief, and the importance of measuring impact through innovative methods like QR codes. Kurt emphasizes how faith-driven practices shape the company's mission to change lives and communities.