Christian Business Leader with Darren Shearer
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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/
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/
Episodes
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Oct 27, 2025 • 45min
$30 Million Company w/ Half Ex-Convicts (w/ Scott Gates)
On this episode, Darren sits down with Scott Gates (President of Awake Window & Door Co.) to discuss his company’s bold hiring model: more than half its workforce is made up of formerly incarcerated individuals.
Oct 13, 2025 • 44min
Ninja Turtles’ Designer Creates Biblical Characters Toy Line (w/ Howard Chang)
On this episode, Darren sits down with Howard Chang (designer of the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles action figures) to discuss the development and launch of his new line of biblically themed toys.
Sep 29, 2025 • 37min
Funding Christ-Centered Companies Globally (w/ Steve Adams)
On this episode, Darren sits down with Steve Adams (Founder and CEO of International Business as Mission) to discuss how IBAM has funded and discipled hundreds of entrepreneurs globally to break cycles of poverty and advance the gospel.
Sep 15, 2025 • 39min
How to Reflect God’s Character in Business (w/ Dr. Michael Cafferky)
On this episode, Darren sits down with Dr. Michael Cafferky (former Ruth McKee Chair for Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics at Southern Adventist University) to discuss how to reflect God’s character in business.
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Sep 1, 2025 • 32min
A Biblical Principle That Transformed a Major City (w/ Jeff Williams)
Jeff Williams, former mayor of Arlington, Texas, and a civil engineer, discusses his journey in transforming the city into a major tourist destination. He shares how a key biblical principle of faith and unity influenced his leadership style. The conversation delves into the importance of community collaboration and inclusivity in revitalizing areas, as well as personal anecdotes highlighting the integration of scripture in the workplace. Williams emphasizes how character values in leadership foster teamwork and create a shared vision for impact.
Aug 18, 2025 • 44min
Christian Ethics in Advertising (w/ Dr. David Hagenbuch)
Dr. David Hagenbuch, a marketing professor at Messiah University and author of 'Mindful Marketing', discusses the intersection of Christian ethics and advertising. He shares how his family business shaped his faith and highlights the importance of integrity in marketing. David emphasizes the dangers of deceptive advertising and the impact of sexualized ads, urging discernment. He also presents the OnSong app as an example of Christ-centered marketing and offers practical tips for ethical advertising practices.
Jul 21, 2025 • 40min
How Walmart’s Architect Invests Kingdom Currency (w/ Raymond Harris)
On this episode, architect, executive movie/music producer, and Kingdom philanthropist Raymond Harris explains how to be truly rich by investing with Kingdom currency.
Jul 7, 2025 • 27min
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.
Jun 23, 2025 • 32min
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 9, 2025 • 48min
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.
