Theology of Business with Darren Shearer cover image

Theology of Business with Darren Shearer

Latest episodes

undefined
Nov 30, 2022 • 29min

A Mission Trip … to Your Workplace (Interview w/ Mike Henry Sr.)

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. On this episode, Mike Henry Sr. shares an opportunity to experience a six-week mission trip with other marketplace Christians ... to your own workplace! He teaches this proven model in his new book, Marketplace Mission Trip. Mike Henry Sr. is the CEO and Lead Instigator of Follower of One, an organization dedicated to helping every marketplace Christ-follower experience the joy of working with Jesus.   Prior to founding Follower of One, Mike served as vice president for a nationwide technology service provider.   And he's the author of the brand-new book, Marketplace Mission Trip: A Six-Week Mission Trip to Your Workplace.  https://followerofone.org   Theology of Business 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. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.TheologyofBusiness.com
undefined
Nov 16, 2022 • 39min

Hearing God’s Voice in Business (Interview w/ Shawn Bolz)

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. On this episode, Shawn Bolz teaches how to hear God's voice in business and shares how the spiritual gift of prophecy can operate in a business context. Shawn Bolz is a TV host, an author, producer, and a Christian minister.   He's the author of several bestselling books, including Translating God: Hearing God's Voice For Yourself And The World Around You and Wired to Hear: Connecting God's Voice to Your Life, Influence, and Career, which he co-authored with Bob Hasson.   Shawn and Bob host one of the top-ranking Christian podcasts called Exploring the Marketplace and Exploring the Prophetic.   Shawn has been featured on Fox News, CBN News, 700 Club, CenterPoint TBN News, and ... now, the Theology of Business Podcast.   He's also the founding pastor of Expression58, a family focused church in Los Angeles California where he still attends.   He enjoys living on an urban farm with his wife, Cherie and their two daughters, 2 dogs, a cat, and chickens.  Links mentioned in this episode: https://bolzministries.com/  Prophetic Perspectives  Spiritual Growth Academy   Theology of Business 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. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.TheologyofBusiness.com
undefined
Sep 19, 2022 • 28min

Building Logos Bible Software into a Mature Company (Interview w/ Bob Pritchett)

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. On this episode, Bob Pritchett shares lessons learned from his journey of developing Logos Bible Software as a high-school kid into a mature company serving ministry leaders. Bob Pritchett is the creator of Logos Bible Software and founder and Executive Chairman of Faithlife. In addition to Logos Bible Software, Faithlife offers a suite of time-saving apps for church leaders to help them manage their websites, giving, presentations, and more. Over the years, Bob has led his company through high growth, a nearly fatal IPO attempt, and back to solid, debt-free profitability. He's been invited to speak to industry and academic groups around the world and featured in publications ranging from the Whidbey News Times to BusinessWeek.  Bob is the author of Start Next Now: How to Get the Life You've Always Wanted and Fire Someone Today: And Other Surprising Tactics for Making Your Business a Success.  www.faithlife.com   https://firesomeonetoday.com  https://startnextnow.com  Theology of Business 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. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.TheologyofBusiness.com
undefined
Jun 23, 2022 • 32min

Creating with God on a Deadline (Interview w/ Phil Cooke)

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. On this episode, Phil Cooke shares practical strategies for tapping into God's creativity when you're on a deadline. Phil Cooke, Ph.D. is co-founder and CEO of Cooke Media Group in Los Angeles. Phil has produced media programming in nearly 70 countries, and created many of the most influential inspirational TV programs in history with a client list that includes Hollywood studios, major nonprofit organizations, and many of the most respected churches and ministries in the world.  His latest book is Ideas on a Deadline: How to Be Creative When the Clock Is Ticking. He's been called "one of the most innovative communicators of our generation." Links mentioned in this episode: philcooke.com = Phil's blog  cookemediagroup.com = Phil's company site  influencelab.com = Phil's nonprofit  ideasonadeadline.com = book site   Theology of Business 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. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.TheologyofBusiness.com
undefined
Jun 21, 2022 • 37min

Pursuing Peace in Business Conflicts (Interview w/ Ray Titus)

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. On this episode, franchising powerhouse Ray Titus shares a biblical basis for pursuing peace when conflicts arise in business.    Ray Titus is the CEO of United Franchise Group, the global leader for entrepreneurs, which has over 1600 locations in over 80 countries.     He co-founded Signarama with his father, Roy Titus, who was also the founder of Minute Man Press. He founded the very first Signarama store in 1986 and has since applied his successful business model to other business-to-business brands.   Through his generous support, the Titus Center for Franchising was founded at Palm Beach Atlantic University, where over 60 of their business school students are currently getting a concentration in franchising, and they're providing networking and education for some of today's most successful franchisors. Theology of Business 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. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.TheologyofBusiness.com
undefined
Jun 8, 2022 • 8min

How to Set Business Goals Like Your Creator

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. On this episode, Darren shares how to set business goals like your Creator.  Theology of Business 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. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.TheologyofBusiness.com
undefined
Apr 11, 2022 • 16min

Four Notable Business Transactions in the Bible: How God Has Used Wealth to Establish His Covenant With Humanity

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. On this episode, Darren shares four notable business transactions in the Bible to show how God has used wealth to establish His covenants with humanity. Theology of Business 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. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.TheologyofBusiness.com
undefined
Feb 17, 2022 • 33min

Biblical Teachings About Ownership (Interview w/ Bill English)

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. On this episode, Bill English shares teachings from his book, A Christian Theology of Business Ownership.  Bill English is a partner with The Platinum Group where he draws on his experience in business to help other businesses, especially in the areas of leadership, culture, and conflict resolution.   He holds two master's degrees from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, one in divinity and the other in counseling psychology.   He blogs at BibleandBusiness.com and is the author of the book, A Christian Theology of Business Ownership. Theology of Business 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. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.TheologyofBusiness.com  BIG THANKS to this episode's sponsor: DRRunBook.com   In 2021, more than $30 billion dollars worth of ransoms were unnecessarily paid out by small businesses whose digital assets were not adequately protected against ransomware. Secure your business today with www.DRRunBook.com. Head over to www.DRRunBook.com to get a free assessment of your company's vulnerability to ransomware. They'll also provide expert recommendations on how to protect your company from these types of attacks.
undefined
Jan 12, 2022 • 24min

Can God Use a Beer-Brewing Company? (Interview w/ Dr. Stephen Mansfield)

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. On this episode, Dr. Stephen Mansfield shares the remarkable legacy of devout Christian businessman Arthur Guinness, whose beer-brewing company changed the world.  Stephen Mansfield is a New York Times best-selling author and a popular speaker who leads a speaker training firm based in Washington DC. He is also a part time Senior Fellow of Public Leadership and Director of the Center for Biblical Leadership at Palm Beach Atlantic University.  He first rose to global attention with his groundbreaking work, The Faith of George W. Bush, a New York Times bestseller that Time magazine credited with helping to shape the 2004 US presidential election. The book was a source for Oliver Stone's award-winning film "W." Mansfield's The Faith of Barack Obama was another international bestseller. He has written celebrated biographies of Booker T. Washington, George Whitefield, Winston Churchill, Pope Benedict XVI, and Abraham Lincoln, among others.  Stephen's humorous but fiery Mansfield's Book of Manly Men has inspired men's events around the world. The Miracle of the Kurds has been selected as "Book of the Year" by Rudaw, the leading Kurdish news service. As a result of this book, Mansfield has become a respected voice in support of the Kurds worldwide.  Mansfield speaks widely about about men, leadership, faith, the power of heritage, and the skills required to shape modern culture. He also leads The Mansfield Group, a speaker training firm based in Washington, DC, that works with top politicians, CEOs, educational institutions, and artists.  He's also the author of the book, The Search for God and Guinness: A Biography of the Beer that Changed the World, which we're going to learn about today.   https://stephenmansfield.tv/   https://greatman.tv/   Theology of Business 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. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.TheologyofBusiness.com
undefined
Dec 21, 2021 • 43min

Jubilee and the Right Level of Profit (with Dr. Jay Jakub)

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. On this episode, Jay Jakub teaches how the biblical model of jubilee can be used as a basis for practicing capitalism more effectively. Dr. Jay Jakub is the Chief Advocacy Officer for the Economics of Mutuality Movement, which originated at Mars Incorporated. (A $40 billion company with 130k employees around the world, Mars is the maker of M&Ms, Snickers, and other iconic brands.)    Jay and colleague Bruno Roches collaborated on the book Completing Capitalism: Heal Business to Heal the World, a rigorous and practical case study for the "Economics of Mutuality." In addition, this growing movement is now taught globally through Oxford University's Saïd Business School and elsewhere.  His doctorate is in Modern History from Oxford University (St. John's College), and he has an M.A. in International Relations & Strategic Studies from the University of Lancaster (UK).  www.EOM.org     Theology of Business 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. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.TheologyofBusiness.com

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode