

Exploring the Marketplace
Charisma Podcast Network
Welcome to The Exploring The Marketplace Podcast. Hosts Shawn Bolz & Bob Hasson interview everyday influencers, business owners, career professionals, entertainers about how their faith has changed their opportunities and transformed their lives. These stories will be forever embedded in your memory helping you see what God can do in your life! If a picture is worth a thousand words, their stories are worth a thousand self help books, sermons, or coaching sessions. Come join the conversation!
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Jan 31, 2024 • 32min
God Is Using AR/AI with Jennifer Richey (S:3 - Ep 66)
Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson interview Jennifer Richey. Jennifer is a technology futurist and entrepreneur, Her first foray into technology was as the CFO of Tometa Software. From this, Jennifer went on to assume the same role at PlayXpert, a gaming company which helped spearhead the formation of Gravity Jack. Tune in as Shawn, Bob and Jennifer discuss how God encountered her that anchored her deeply in Him that changed her marriage and their business. Hear amazing stories of how God stepped in their business at the last minute but it was exactly what they needed. Jennifer shares some of the common misconceptions of AI/AR, how it should not be feared but used as a tool that we can use to advance His Kingdom. Tune in!www.gravityjack.comhttps://bit.ly/3Q0wnPoiTunes: http://apple.co/2A6QJRzGoogle Podcast: http://bit.ly/2L3dvRa

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Jan 24, 2024 • 32min
Rebranding Christianity with Mike Hogan (S:3 - Ep 65)
Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson interview Mike Hogan. Mike is a business executive and brand marketing expert. He has led some of the world's largest brands as Chief Marketing Officer and brand strategy consultant, including Frito-Lay, GameStop, Microsoft, Campus Crusade and Feed the Children. Tune in as Shawn, Bob and Mike discuss how when the world’s most important brand “Christianity” loses its way, what happened, and what’s the way back? Mike shares the purpose behind his book “Rebranding Christianity” to help you recover that focus. In the rebranding, with a wedding of grace, love and a changed way of relating, the people of God can better represent the heart of the God they love. Mike shares how brands lose the trust of their audience and once lost, how that trust can be regained. It’s time for Christianity to return to its true intention. It’s time for a rebrand. Tune in!https://rebrandingchristianity.org

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Jan 17, 2024 • 33min
When Your Heart Follows God, He Won’t Let You Fall with Cody Bobay (S:3 - Ep 64)
Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson interview Cody Bobay. Cody is a man after God’s heart, an Actor in an aspiring action Hero film, an Author of the Soulcon series as well as releasing a new book in January! Tune in as Shawn, Bob and Cody discuss when the Lord called him from ministry into full time acting and his mandate to focus fully on the arts. Cody shares how he began to see the Lord work in incredible ways and his prophetic calling continued as an Actor and an Author. Cody shares the encounter he had with the Lord that inspired his new book: RAK CHAZAK. Tune in!

Jan 12, 2024 • 34min
God Will Build Your Product Line with Tim Eaton (S:3 - Ep 63)
Today on Exploring the Marketplace with Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson brings to the conversation, Tim Eaton. Tim Eaton is the CEO and co-founder of NutraMedix, a company that manufactures herbal remedies and supplements that are sold to healthcare professionals and consumers in over 100 countries. Tune in as Shawn, Bob and Tim discuss how he got started in NutraMedix, the prophetic words he received and how he transitioned from being a full-time missionary to starting a business with the purpose of funding ministries in Peru. Tim shares some amazing stories of how the Holy Spirit gifted a doctor friend of his the ability to identify through word of knowledge, plants in the Peruvian jungle and the amazing story on how God has built a product line. Tune in!https://www.nutramedix.comhttps://bit.ly/3Q0wnPoiTunes: http://apple.co/2A6QJRzGoogle Podcast: http://bit.ly/2L3dvRa

Jan 3, 2024 • 28min
When God Wants You Somewhere, He Makes A Path For You with Dr. Ashley Tauriac (S:3 - Ep 62)
Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson interview Dr. Ashley Tauriac. Dr Ashley finished her medical training at Vanderbilt, and currently works with newborns and teaching at the local medical school and loves encouraging others to discover and grow in their God given purpose. Tune in as Shawn, Bob and Ashley discuss how her pre med adviser told her she was not a good-enough candidate for Vanderbilt School of Medicine, and that she should withdraw her application. Vanderbilt School of Medicine not only accepted Ashley, but also gave her a full scholarship. Ashley shares about how she got sick with bacterial meningitis, the miracle it was for the doctor with a brain injury to finish training with no patients lost, no wrongful treatments done, and no lawsuits filed. Ashley realizes It was not regular, and it was not just her- it was her getting to see God anoint her work in a way never expected. Tune in!

Dec 27, 2023 • 35min
Pastor and Tech Guru Provide a Path to Sustaining a Soulful Life with Rusty Rueff and Terry Brisbane (S:3 - Ep 61)
Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson bring to the conversation, Rusty Rueff and Terry Brisbane. Terry is the lead pastor of Cornerstone and he is a co-founder and co-host of The Faith Driven Entrepreneur podcast, as well as an author. Rusty is a well known technology executive, startup advisor and thought leader. He has served on numerous corporate boards of directors and has been the leader of both the GRAMMY Foundation Board and The American Conservatory Theater Board. Tune in as Shawn, Bob, Rusty and Terry discuss how this Pastor and Tech guru teamed up and wrote a book called The Faith Code which offers a unique antidote to the most urgent spiritual and cultural ailments of our time. Terry and Rusty share how to combine moral and ethical counsel with the pioneering tactics of entrepreneurship and community building and what it takes to live a full life while simultaneously becoming people who contribute to the world around us. Tune in!https://thefaithcode.com/ https://www.cornerstonesf.org/

Dec 20, 2023 • 33min
Politics for People Who Hate Politics with Denise Gitsham (S:3 - Ep 60)
Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson bring to the conversation Denise Gitsham. Denise is a Lawyer and speaker ranging on topics from business, leadership and faith. She has served as a presidential appointee at the White House and the US Department of Justice, as well as a law clerk in the US Senate. Denise appears regularly on national news outlets as a political commentator, and remains heavily engaged in campaigns at the federal, state, and local levels. Her first book, "Politics for People Who Hate Politics: How to Engage without Losing Your Friends or Selling Your Soul” available now. Tune in as Shawn, Bob and Denise discuss how God opened doors for her to run for Congress in San Diego 2016. God revealed to Denise she didn’t have the heart posture He required of a public servant operating in His name. Since then God has been rewiring her heart by teaching her how to do politics as a disciple of Jesus focused on speaking the truth in love, and being more committed to Kingdom principles than partisan positions. Denise shares the process behind her new book, the rejections she faced up front, but the whole point to help Christians extract themselves from the partisan grind, and advocate for things from a Kingdom perspective. Tune in!www.denisegracegitsham.com

Dec 13, 2023 • 33min
Taking the Steps to Starting a Podcast with Jenilee Samuel ( S:3 - Ep 59)
Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson interview Jenilee Samuel. Jenilee is the host of Java with Jen Podcast where she normalizes learning how to hear God’s voice for her Christian audience. She has a globally ranked top 1% podcast program that is listened to in over 87 countries. Tune in as Shawn, Bob and Jenilee discuss how she got into hosting her own podcast and now coaching others to build their own podcasting platforms. Jenilee shares how she created Imagine Media Podcast Network and that her passion for coaching podcasters is to get 100,000 Christian voices on the airwaves to reach as many people around the world as possible, while empowering them to build a platform to steward their gifts and the message God has given them to bring to the nations. Tune in!https://msha.ke/javawithjen/

Dec 6, 2023 • 33min
God Is Moving In The Gaming Industry with Brent Dusing (S:3 - Ep 58)
Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson interview Brent Dusing. Brent is the CEO and founder of TruPlay, a gaming platform created to bring high-quality, fun and biblically-sound entertainment to audiences worldwide. Over his career, Dusing has been featured on CNN, Fox News, ABC News, The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, USA Today, Entertainment Weekly and other news media. Dusing has a bachelor's degree in economics from Harvard University. Tune in as Shawn, Bob and Brent discuss how he got into the world of gaming and his desire to invent games that include a redemptive purpose and integrate those games onto a platform. Brent shares all of the “impossibilities” that he faced and all of the “it can't be done”, but ultimately how God did it anyways. These stories will inspire you to go after the dream God has placed in your heart. Tune in!Affiliate Links:Affiliate Link: https://www.truplaygames.com/?via=shawnDiscord: discord.com/invite/truplayInstagram: instagram.com/truplaygamesFacebook: facebook.com/truplaygamesYouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCutwcoaalmdoIoxaZ2coQhATwitter or X: twitter.com/TruplayGLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/truplay

Nov 29, 2023 • 32min
Know Your Worth with Alex Sezer (S:3 - Ep 57)
Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson interview Alex Sezer Jr. From the football field to the boardroom, Alex is an Author and the CEO of Alex Sezer Ventures which is revolutionizing businesses with Biblical truths. Shortly after, Alex became the President of two multi-million dollar real estate companies and scaled his personal portfolio to 340 units creatively, using $0 out of his pocket. Tune in as Shawn, Bob and Alex discuss the doors God opened for him to impact the education system, the passion and importance, and the why behind his decision. Alex talks about how to maintain honor in the midst of hard situations and how to let your character shine before all men. Tune in!https://alexsezer.com


