Exploring the Marketplace

Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson sit down with Elise Boggs—leadership professor, consultant, coach, and owner of Elise Boggs Consulting, a boutique firm dedicated to building high-performance leaders and teams. Elise’s first book, Lead Anyone!!Elise shares her powerful journey of transitioning from full-time ministry into the marketplace, taking a leap of faith that transformed into a calling. She reveals how prayer, supernatural insight, and discipleship have become her greatest tools in coaching executives and shaping leaders—many of whom don’t share her spiritual background, yet experience transformation through her work.In this episode, Elise opens up about:✨ A personal struggle with certain personality types that God redeemed, leading to breakthrough in her coaching practice.✨ Miraculous marketplace moments, including losing (and then regaining) her biggest client in a way that expanded her influence and business capacity.✨ How her faith journey—including the miracle of her daughter after a 5-year battle with infertility—shapes the way she brings hope, healing, and leadership to others.This is a conversation about courage, redemption, and marketplace miracles. Whether you’re leading in ministry, business, or both, Elise’s story will inspire you to trust God with every door that opens—and every door that closes.RSS: https://bit.ly/3Q0wnPoiTunes: http://apple.co/2A6QJRzGoogle Podcast: http://bit.ly/2L3dvRaSpotify: https://bit.ly/3U0ANGTCome join me on my Social Media:Facebook: ShawnbolzTwitter: ShawnBolzInstagram: ShawnBolzTikTok: ShawnBolzYouTube: ShawnBolzofficialYouTube: Exploring the Marketplace with Shawn and BobTake a class or attend an event at our Spiritual Growth Academy: Our 4 week classes and monthly events are designed to do the heavy lifting in your spiritual growth journey. Learn how to hear from God, stay spiritually healthy, and impact the world around you: https://bit.ly/3B2luDROur resources: resources@bolzministries.comOur office: info@bolzministries.com

🎙️ Today on Exploring the Marketplace with Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson, we’re joined by Dr. John West—Vice President of Discovery Institute and co-founder of its Center for Science and Culture. An award-winning author, filmmaker, and former Chair of Political Science at Seattle Pacific University, Dr. West brings incredible depth of insight into faith, culture, and truth.Through his new book Stockholm Syndrome Christianity, he exposes how secular ideologies have subtly infiltrated the Church—shaping beliefs and fueling cultural compromise. Like Stockholm Syndrome victims, many Christians have unknowingly aligned themselves with the very ideas undermining their faith.Dr. West shares a clear call to action: reclaim your foundation in God’s Word, shed cultural compromises, and rediscover the uncompromised truth of Christianity.🔥 In this episode:What is “Stockholm Syndrome Christianity”?How secular culture is shaping Christian beliefs.Why cultural collapse is connected to compromise in the Church.Practical steps to stand firm in biblical truth.This conversation will challenge, encourage, and equip you to see culture—and your faith—through a sharper, biblical lens.RSS: https://bit.ly/3Q0wnPoiTunes: http://apple.co/2A6QJRzGoogle Podcast: http://bit.ly/2L3dvRaSpotify: https://bit.ly/3U0ANGTCome join me on my Social Media:Facebook: ShawnbolzTwitter: ShawnBolzInstagram: ShawnBolzTikTok: ShawnBolzYouTube: ShawnBolzofficialYouTube: Exploring the Marketplace with Shawn and BobTake a class or attend an event at our Spiritual Growth Academy: Our 4 week classes and monthly events are designed to do the heavy lifting in your spiritual growth journey. Learn how to hear from God, stay spiritually healthy, and impact the world around you: https://bit.ly/3B2luDROur resources: resources@bolzministries.comOur office: info@bolzministries.com

🎙️ Exploring the Marketplace with Shawn Bolz & Bob HassonWelcome 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 transformative seasons of her life. Against all odds, she followed a divine prompting to deactivate all her monthly membership clients… and it set off a chain of miracles.From financial ruin to divine acceleration, Leaine experienced what she calls a "jurisdiction shift"—moving from earth’s systems into the Kingdom’s supernatural economy. She shares how this led to sudden provision, the unexpected launch of a thriving coaching business, and powerful inner healing revelations that have impacted dozens of clients.💎 You’ll hear how words like “Instead” and “Suddenly” became prophetic markers in her journey, and how God redeemed years of financial ceilings, burnout, and spiritual frustration.This episode is packed with practical wisdom and prophetic insight for anyone who feels stuck, is waiting for breakthrough, or wants to understand how to walk in Kingdom-level impact and provision.💬 Topics Covered:Trusting God during business shutdownsProphetic obedience and financial miraclesStarting a coaching business by accident—and thrivingUnderstanding spiritual authority vs earthly powerBreaking subconscious belief systems that block breakthrough🎧 Listen now and be inspired to shift your own marketplace journey into Kingdom momentum.RSS: https://bit.ly/3Q0wnPoiTunes: http://apple.co/2A6QJRzGoogle Podcast: http://bit.ly/2L3dvRaSpotify: https://bit.ly/3U0ANGTCome join me on my Social Media:Facebook: ShawnbolzTwitter: ShawnBolzInstagram: ShawnBolzTikTok: ShawnBolzYouTube: ShawnBolzofficialYouTube: Exploring the Marketplace with Shawn and BobTake a class or attend an event at our Spiritual Growth Academy: Our 4 week classes and monthly events are designed to do the heavy lifting in your spiritual growth journey. Learn how to hear from God, stay spiritually healthy, and impact the world around you: https://bit.ly/3B2luDROur resources: resources@bolzministries.comOur office: info@bolzministries.com#ExploringTheMarketplace #ShawnBolz #BobHasson #FaithInBusiness #MarketplaceMiracles #LeaineDehmer #KingdomFinance #PropheticBusiness #ChristianEntrepreneurs

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 responsibility, the challenges of pride, and the supernatural increase in Bible sales. His story is a powerful testimony of aligning marketplace work with Kingdom purpose.Tune in for an inspiring conversation on hearing God in business, surrendering to His process, and walking in humility even at the top.RSS: https://bit.ly/3Q0wnPoiTunes: http://apple.co/2A6QJRzGoogle Podcast: http://bit.ly/2L3dvRaSpotify: https://bit.ly/3U0ANGTCome join me on my Social Media:Facebook: ShawnbolzTwitter: ShawnBolzInstagram: ShawnBolzTikTok: ShawnBolzYouTube: ShawnBolzofficialYouTube: Exploring the Marketplace with Shawn and BobTake a class or attend an event at our Spiritual Growth Academy: Our 4 week classes and monthly events are designed to do the heavy lifting in your spiritual growth journey. Learn how to hear from God, stay spiritually healthy, and impact the world around you: https://bit.ly/3B2luDROur resources: resources@bolzministries.comOur office: info@bolzministries.com

🎙️ 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 business, The Grateful Vineyard. But her story goes far beyond farming.In this episode, Trina shares:* 🚜 How she combines healthcare, agriculture, and hospitality to serve her community* 🍷 The birth of a vineyard and tasting room—and the heart behind it* 🙏 Her faith journey through rejection, financial hardship, and intense legal battles* 👩‍⚕️ Serving veterans and the marginalized through medical care and food security advocacy* 🛠️ How God keeps bringing “upgrades” even in seasons of loss or transition* 💪 What it means to carry a generational legacy with vision and compassionFrom 20+ loan rejections to miraculous provision… from nonprofit legal threats to divine solutions… Trina’s story is a powerful testament to God’s faithfulness in the marketplace.Whether you're building a business, stewarding land, or simply trying to stay faithful in a tough season—this episode will ignite your courage and strengthen your trust in God’s timing and provision.🎧 Tune in now and be inspired by Trina’s incredible journey!RSS: https://bit.ly/3Q0wnPoiTunes: http://apple.co/2A6QJRzGoogle Podcast: http://bit.ly/2L3dvRaSpotify: https://bit.ly/3U0ANGTCome join me on my Social Media:Facebook: ShawnbolzTwitter: ShawnBolzInstagram: ShawnBolzTikTok: ShawnBolzYouTube: ShawnBolzofficialYouTube: Exploring the Marketplace with Shawn and BobTake a class or attend an event at our Spiritual Growth Academy: Our 4 week classes and monthly events are designed to do the heavy lifting in your spiritual growth journey. Learn how to hear from God, stay spiritually healthy, and impact the world around you: https://bit.ly/3B2luDROur resources: resources@bolzministries.comOur office: info@bolzministries.com

Chelsey and Stephen Diaz, co-founders of The Rainmaker Family, empower families to achieve financial freedom through entrepreneurship. They discuss their bold transition from wedding photography to building an online brand, emphasizing the importance of a growth mindset and niche markets. The couple shares inspiring prophetic stories that guided them to breakthroughs in their business. They highlight the impactful role of supporting mothers and building legacies, proving that it’s possible to balance family life with financial success.

🎙️ 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, all by partnering with God and being led by the Holy Spirit.Karen opens up about:💔 Losing her 200-year-old family farm, her mother, and becoming homeless 🙏 Praying daily for one divine instruction—and receiving 100 steps in 100 days 💡 Building a coaching business that’s helped hundreds of entrepreneurs each year 🏡 Miraculously buying back her family farm years later 🔥 Experiencing supernatural provision—from unexpected checks to real estate miracles 📈 Practicing extreme obedience and generosity—leading to years of explosive business growthNow, Karen has launched SpiritLedBusiness.org, a mentorship platform for faith-based entrepreneurs—and she’s giving Exploring the Marketplace listeners free lifetime access (normally a paid membership)!If you're in a season of loss, rebuilding, or looking for God's direction in your business, Karen’s story will ignite your faith and remind you what’s possible when you trust God with everything.🎧 Tune in now for a conversation filled with raw honesty, supernatural breakthrough, and practical wisdom for Spirit-led success.RSS: https://bit.ly/3Q0wnPoiTunes: http://apple.co/2A6QJRzGoogle Podcast: http://bit.ly/2L3dvRaSpotify: https://bit.ly/3U0ANGTCome join me on my Social Media:Facebook: ShawnbolzTwitter: ShawnBolzInstagram: ShawnBolzTikTok: ShawnBolzYouTube: ShawnBolzofficialYouTube: Exploring the Marketplace with Shawn and BobTake a class or attend an event at our Spiritual Growth Academy: Our 4 week classes and monthly events are designed to do the heavy lifting in your spiritual growth journey. Learn how to hear from God, stay spiritually healthy, and impact the world around you: https://bit.ly/3B2luDROur resources: resources@bolzministries.comOur office: info@bolzministries.com

🎙️ Season 5 Premiere | Exploring the Marketplace with Shawn Bolz & Bob HassonGuest: Justin Price – Visionary Leader, Creative Strategist, and Faith-Fueled EntrepreneurWe’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 organizations across the country. But behind his professional success lies an extraordinary personal journey of sacrifice, obedience, and the relentless goodness of God.In this episode, Justin shares how he walked away from a full-time ministry role to care for his ailing wife and their daughter with Down syndrome. While navigating years of intense personal trials—including the heartbreaking loss of his wife—Justin built a thriving agency from the ground up, leading over 25 creatives while serving as a caretaker and single father.💡 His story is not just about business—it’s about radical surrender, supernatural resilience, and marketplace miracles. Justin reveals how his obedience in career decisions, even in the darkest seasons, positioned him for incredible opportunities—like leading one of the largest national pro-life campaigns ever run.💬 In this episode, you’ll hear:* How Justin's faith shaped his leadership through crisis* The power of building a mission-led business* What it takes to lead emotionally driven creatives with purpose* How God used personal loss to unlock a new season of impact* Stories of monthly marketplace miracles and divine opportunities🎧 Listen now and be inspired by a testimony of faithfulness, favor, and fierce creativity in the face of unimaginable challenges.RSS: https://bit.ly/3Q0wnPoiTunes: http://apple.co/2A6QJRzGoogle Podcast: http://bit.ly/2L3dvRaSpotify: https://bit.ly/3U0ANGTCome join me on my Social Media:Facebook: ShawnbolzTwitter: ShawnBolzInstagram: ShawnBolzTikTok: ShawnBolzYouTube: ShawnBolzofficialYouTube: Exploring the Marketplace with Shawn and BobTake a class or attend an event at our Spiritual Growth Academy: Our 4 week classes and monthly events are designed to do the heavy lifting in your spiritual growth journey. Learn how to hear from God, stay spiritually healthy, and impact the world around you: https://bit.ly/3B2luDROur resources: resources@bolzministries.comOur office: info@bolzministries.com#ExploringTheMarketplace #Season5 #JustinRizzo #FaithInBusiness #MarketplaceMiracles #ShawnBolz #BobHasson #KingdomLeadership #ChristianEntrepreneur #ProLifeCampaign #PurposeDrivenBusiness

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 business and technology to bring meaningful change to communities.As one of Houston’s "Most Admired CEOs," a two-time Guinness World Record participant, and the author of Mike Drop, Mike shares how entrepreneurship can be a powerful tool for Kingdom impact. Through his coworking business and nonprofit, Hope Economy, Mike has spearheaded projects like building children’s homes, water wells, and feeding programs—distributing over $11 million in food in Houston alone!Mike also opens up about the lessons he’s learned through both triumphs and missteps, including navigating faith in the marketplace and following God’s guidance in unexpected ways.Don’t miss this inspiring conversation packed with wisdom, practical insights, and stories of how God is moving through purpose-driven business.RSS: https://bit.ly/3Q0wnPoiTunes: http://apple.co/2A6QJRzGoogle Podcast: http://bit.ly/2L3dvRaSpotify: https://bit.ly/3U0ANGTCome join me on my Social Media:Facebook: ShawnbolzTwitter: ShawnBolzInstagram: ShawnBolzTikTok: ShawnBolzYouTube: ShawnBolzofficialYouTube: Exploring the Marketplace with Shawn and BobTake a class or attend an event at our Spiritual Growth Academy: Our 4 week classes and monthly events are designed to do the heavy lifting in your spiritual growth journey. Learn how to hear from God, stay spiritually healthy, and impact the world around you: https://bit.ly/3B2luDROur resources: resources@bolzministries.comOur office: info@bolzministries.com

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 disease-free water solutions, impacting over 28 million lives worldwide. He opens up about navigating high-stakes moments, relying on God’s wisdom, and walking in faith—even when the path seemed uncertain.Discover how Kurt’s guiding principles of integrity and prayer have shaped his journey and why having a "Big God" sometimes means stepping out into the unknown. This episode is packed with inspiration for anyone pursuing their purpose, trusting God with their business, and wanting to make a global impact.Tune in for this incredible story of business, faith, and generosity!RSS: https://bit.ly/3Q0wnPoiTunes: http://apple.co/2A6QJRzGoogle Podcast: http://bit.ly/2L3dvRaSpotify: https://bit.ly/3U0ANGTCome join me on my Social Media:Facebook: ShawnbolzTwitter: ShawnBolzInstagram: ShawnBolzTikTok: ShawnBolzYouTube: ShawnBolzofficialYouTube: Exploring the Marketplace with Shawn and BobTake a class or attend an event at our Spiritual Growth Academy: Our 4 week classes and monthly events are designed to do the heavy lifting in your spiritual growth journey. Learn how to hear from God, stay spiritually healthy, and impact the world around you: https://bit.ly/3B2luDROur resources: resources@bolzministries.comOur office: info@bolzministries.com