Exploring the Marketplace

On today’s episode, Shawn Bolz interviews Michael Lombardo. Michael is an international minister, author and  host of Awaken Podcast on the Charisma Podcast Network. He’s preached the gospel with salvations, signs, and wonders in over twelve countries. He is the founder of Life Poured Out International marked with the tangible move of God’s Spirit, especially in prophecy, healing, and manifestations of God’s Glory.  Join the conversation as Shawn and Michael discuss an amazing redemption story of how in the past, Michael paid for his girlfriends abortion, but after getting saved, God led him to his wife through a vision of his daughter.  This is a beautiful story of how God encountered Michael, healed his heart, and brought freedom to him when we did not feel worthy.

Join Shawn Bolz as he interviews Producer Terry Botwick. He is the CEO of 1019 and has an eclectic resume of broad-ranging success within the entertainment industry. Terry has expanded the VeggieTales brand through book publishing, live entertainment and television. Terry also served as Senior Vice President for CBS Entertainment, overseeing all primetime series programming as well as that network’s special events such as the Grammy Awards, Tony Awards, Daytime & Primetime Emmy Awards. Today we will discover how as a Producer, Terry has many projects up his sleeve and hear a history lesson that will help you see a behind the scenes look in the entertainment industry. Join the conversation as we see how Terry stepped out of God’s will for a time, how the Lord brought a course correction and how God partnered with Terry in powerful ways to see Kingdom projects manifest today.

On today's episode, Shawn Bolz interviews Brian & Elisha Magill.  Elisha is a former nurse, an Author having written her new book: Making Beauty with the Ashes; her spouse Brian is a Business Owner as a General Contractor and their redemption story has been featured on Daystar TV. They are believers that God can speak in the midst of traumatic circumstances, recreating destiny and hope where there was no hope. Join the conversation as Shawn, Elisha & Brian discuss their beautiful hard story of going through one of the darkest periods of their lives, which was centered around their marriage. God gave Elisha hope for Brian and for their lives giving her powerful choices even after years of abandonment, affairs,  mental abuse, alcohol abuse & suicide attempts They share vulnerably about their struggles, but hear how God has completely restored them and the amazing story of God's love and redemption for marriage and family.

On today’s show we have Paul Lauer who is best known for his viral marketing campaign on The Passion of the Christ. He is the founder and CEO of Motive Entertainment, he is an American entrepreneur, marketer, and author. He has launched the successful “You” Magazine for teens, he has co-written books, hosted radio TV shows, produced documentary television and worked with numerous celeries and sports stars.  Today we will uncover what God is doing behind the scenes in entertainment and hear from the viral marketing sensation. We will discover some of the stores we don’t get to hear in the media about how God moved on several projects that we know and love.

On today's episode, Shawn Bolz interviews Pastor Jimmy Evans. Jimmy is Senior Pastor of Gateway Church, a multi-campus church in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, he is an author, the Founder and CEO of MarriageToday, a ministry that is devoted to helping couples thrive in strong and fulfilling marriages and families. Jimmy and his wife Karen co-host MarriageToday, a nationally syndicated television program. Join the conversation as Shawn and Jimmy discuss his marriage testimony, how the Holy Spirit taught him how to be a husband and how the Lord healed and restored his marriage.  Hear the amazing story of how the Lord opened the door for Jimmy and his wife to have a TV show that reaches millions around the world. Jimmy shares about end-time prophecy and where the world is on God’s time table.

On today's show, we have Kim Dorr-Tilley who has worked for 30 years as a casting director and talent agent casting & some of Hollywood's greatest talent as well as acting as their agents.  In the middle of her successful career, Kim felt a call to ministry and went after her theology degree not sacrificing her entertainment career but pioneering in them both. After years of Ministry and Hollywood, Kim took a full-time position as the Associate Pastor of Bel-air Presbyterian Church which still has a reputation for hosting the who-is-who of Christians in Hollywood for decades where she still serves today.  She has ministered and worked in Hollywood as a pioneer of the faith and you will hear her stories that will inspire you about what God is doing today.

On today’s episode, Shawn Bolz interviews Ryan Montague. Ryan is the author of Divine Opportunity: Finding God in the Conversations of Everyday Life, he is a speaker and a professor of Communication Studies. Ryan shares powerfully through scripture, real-life experiences about spiritual, emotional and rational intelligence. Join the conversation as Shawn and Ryan discuss his process of hearing from God and how God spoke to him through a Darth Vader figurine, he shares how he got into communication and his passion for teaching people how to have deep meaningful connections with others.  Ryan shares the redemptive thread in his career and how the Lord is using him to create divine appointments for others.

Join Shawn Bolz as he interviews Producer Darren Moorman. Darren is a Producer who takes on real stories and creates movies about them. He has worked with industry leaders such as MGM, Lionsgate and Paramount Pictures. He has been producing for over a decade.  Some of his more recent projects include: Same Kind of Different As Me. His success is not just limited to feature films, he has also successfully produced TV shows.  Today we will explore many stories of how God is truly Darrens’ production partner and has helped him find filming locations, talent and projects. We will also hear about Darrens passion for true stories and what he is working on right now.

On today’s episode, Shawn Bolz interviews Phil Liberatore. Phil is Founder and President of two successful companies - Philip L. Liberatore, CPA and IRS Problem Solvers Inc. Phil is nationally recognized for his expertise with the IRS and has helped thousands of clients resolve complex IRS issues.  He is an Author and an ordained minister with a heart to help people in the area of finance, he combines his professional experience with a Biblical perspective to counsel people in need of financial guidance.  Join the conversation as Shawn and Phil discuss the time in his life when he was out of work when God stepped in and shifted everything and hear these amazing stories of how God is using him to help pull people out of financial trenches. His stories of how God has spoken to him about finances and given him strategies will encourage you to press in for more in your own life.

Join Shawn Bolz as he interviews Author: William Paul Young.  William Paul Young is the Author of The Shack, Crossroads, Eve and his newest book: Lies We Believe About God.  The journey that Paul has lived as one of the top Authors in history has been both incredible and very painful. His best selling book, "The Shack," tackles many subjects that are part of Paul's personal story including extreme losses and living with deep shame that can only be healed through a connection to God. Today we will hear about how God has used Paul’s novels as a platform that is using a grace filled perspective with a worldwide audience. We explore how the story of "The Shack" has also healed so many. We will also talk to Paul about his fascinating perspective and how he overcame so many things Christians struggle with, but gave language for all of us to go on the journey too.