Exploring the Marketplace

Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz & Bob Hasson interview Business Owner, Joy Schrock Zipper. Joy is a business veteran who has owned and operated a wide variety of businesses. She has gone to war in business, she has raised people up and she has seen God work in unforgettable and mysterious ways countless times over the years - both professionally and personally.  Tune in as Shawn, Bob & Joy as she shares her amazing God encounter during a hard season of failure, the healing journey along the way and how she hears from God for her business which has brought great breakthrough moments.

Join Shawn Bolz as he interviews Devika Parikh who Is a Veteran Actress in the entertainment industry. She is known for her time in West Wing, most recently appearing on Grey’s Anatomy and General Hospital. Devika's faith has played an in front and center role in how she's chosen projects as well as how she's connected her life to others in this incredible industry. Today we will discover how Devika left her journalism career to pursue acting, we will find out what it was like for her coming from such a diverse ethnic background into the entertainment industry and what she sees God doing right now in the entertainment industry.  Come join the conversation!

Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz & Bob Hasson interview Businessman, Eddie Hillard.  Eddie is a CEO, Entrepreneur, and Certified Financial Planner and has a heart for antisex trafficking.  Tune in as Shawn, Bob & Eddie discuss how his faith in God has affected his thinking in business, he shares his process of how he hears from God and the dynamic change in Eddie as his Christianity changed from not only being saved, but believing to see God’s abundance in his business

Join Shawn Bolz as he interviews Magician & Illusionist, Jay Owenhouse.  Jay is a leading Magician & Illusionist for one of the most successful tours through America and Asia.  He is also greatly known for his advocacy of using tigers and helping with tigers sanctuaries.  He is the first person bringing tigers back to the Las Vegas strip. Today we will find out his story behind the magic and how it has affected people's perceptions of those working with exotic animals. Come hear how God can use the entertainment industry through illusions for His purpose.  As a christian who hears from God, Jay uses this platform to show people Romans 8:28, and how God can use everything and work it all together for our good.

Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz & Bob Hasson interview Revivalist, Samuel Robinson.  Samuel is the founder of Voice of Revival, Voice of Revival Canada Ministries and Play4Life Ministries.  He is a well-known international speaker and revivalist, as well as a life coach for entrepreneurs and professional athletes. Samuel’s passion is to equip the body of Christ in understanding the call of God on their life and the importance of finding their voice.  Tune in as Shawn, Bob & Samuel discuss how God shifted his passion and energy from pursuing a sports profession into full time ministry and how he dealt with the loss of laying down what he thought he wanted but what God gave him in its place. Sometimes your greatest opportunities will only open when you let old doors close.

Join Shawn Bolz as he interviews Phil & Kathleen Cooke. Phil is a Filmmaker, Writer, and Media Consultant and has produced media programming in more than 60 countries around the world. Kathleen is a Media Executive, Producer/Actress, Writer, and Global Speaker. Together they are Founders of Cooke Media Group. Today Phil & Kathleen share what drew them into the entertainment industry, we will also hear God stories about how they are not only living out their own careers but inspiring thousands of believers to pursue this as their calling and mission as well. Phil & Kathleen are filled with so much hope and bring a lot to the conversation about what God is doing in entertainment.

Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz & Bob Hasson interview Entrepreneur, Ed Rush. While in the Marines, Ed flew in his combat career as a decorated F-18 Pilot which included over 50 combat missions and 2 tours to Iraq. After his combat tours to Iraq, Ed left full-time active duty to speak, write, and share a message that will change the world. Ed’s books and expertise have been featured on CBS, FOX, ABC, and NBC. Join the conversation as Shawn, Bob & Ed discuss how his faith affected his time in the Marines and how he transitioned from the Marine Corp to teaching people to walk with God in humility. Hear his amazing stories of how Ed has operated in the Word of Wisdom within his profession and the top 3 things he hears from entrepreneurs and the revelation he gives.  

Join Shawn Bolz as he interviews accomplished Writer, Producer and Director, Nathan Scoggins. Nathan has worked across several fields, including independent feature films and commercials. He has written projects for studios including Lionsgate and Blumhouse and currently has several projects in the pipeline.  Today Nathan shares about walking out his Christian value for marriage and family while going after the entertainment industry. You will hear stories of what motivated him to pursue and keep pursuing entertainment from Los Angeles, CA which tends to be one of the hardest cities to live in especially pursuing entertainment. Come join the conversation!

Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz & Bob Hasson interview Business Owners, Kristina Brace & Chris Kraiss. Kristina & Chris run Miracles in the Marketplace where they teach others in areas such as social entrepreneurship, social marketing, business planning, team building, volunteerism, creative business plan models, coaching and related resources. Kristina & Chris desire to equip and empower all business people to transform their communities by living out Kingdom realities.  Join the conversation as Shawn, Bob, Kristina & Chris share their revelation on the different aspects of doing business from Heaven’s perspective of Kingdom’s grid vs world’s grid, the priority of family to God’s heart etc. They also share vulnerably their process in identity, their business calling, entrepreneurship, creativity and amazing testimonies that will build your faith.

Join Shawn Bolz as he interviews American Recording Artist, Mandisa. Mandisa is a former “American Idol” finalist and a household name in music. Shortly after, she became a Grammy award winner, a Dove award winner, and finally a K-Love fan award winner. During this time she has publicly shared the behind the scenes journey of struggling with mental health, specifically depression and learning how to follow Jesus and keep her hope alive. She is now not only stunning the world with her voice, but she has gone on to lead successful conversations on YouTube and Instagram about some of the hottest topics of our faith. Today we will talk about her career and the issues of racism today and everything she is working on right now. Come join the conversation!