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On this episode, Dianna Kokoszka shares how a thankful attitude can make us more effective and Christ-centered in business.  Dianna Kokoszka is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, author and award-winning mentor. Dedicating 13 years as CEO of KW MAPS Coaching and Training at Keller Williams Realty International, she played a pivotal role in propelling the company to become the largest and most profitable coaching enterprise in the real estate industry.  Dianna is a Certified Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programing (NLP), a founding member of the John Maxwell Team of Certified Coaches, (IMC) and actively participating in the Strategic Coach training program. As a lifelong learner, she has followed and been mentored by John C. Maxwell since the mid-1990s. She is the author of Becoming More: You Can’t Get to Better Until You Get to Different. https://diannakokoszka.com/ Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.ChristianityInBusiness.com

On this episode, Brett Harris shares his entrepreneurial and faith journey as the founder of an organization that is seeking to raise up the next C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. Brett Harris is the bestselling co-author of Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations and co-founder of The Young Writer's Workshop and The Author Conservatory, which have trained thousands of writers in writing craft and entrepreneurship. His mission is to raise up the next C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien and build a thriving business that glorifies God in every aspect. https://authorconservatory.com/ Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.ChristianityInBusiness.com  

On this episode, Auntie Anne Beiler shares how she partnered with God through personal tragedies and massive success as the founder of the world’s largest pretzel franchise. Auntie Anne Beiler is best known as the founder of Auntie Anne’s, the world’s largest pretzel franchise. Today, she is a speaker, author and leader. Her entrepreneurial insights and personal story have been featured on many television shows including Secret Millionaire, The Oprah Winfrey Show, and Good Morning America, and highlighted in numerous publications such as Fortune, Inc., Guidepost and Entrepreneur Magazines. Beiler is the author of The Secret Lies Within, Overcome and Lead, and the Come to the Table Cookbook and regularly speaks at conferences around the U.S. For more information visit auntieannebeiler.com.  Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.ChristianityInBusiness.com    

On this episode, Larry Julian (author of God Is My CEO) shares how he helps to mediate disputes in the marketplace from a Christian perspective.   Larry Julian is a bestselling author, speaker, and coach who helps CEO’s, entrepreneurs, and small business owners lead with their faith and values. His books include: God is My CEO: Following God’s Principles in a Bottom-Line World God is My Coach: A Business Leader’s Guide to Finding Clarity in an Uncertain World God is My Success: Transforming Adversity Into Your Destiny Five Bold Choices: Rise Above Your Circumstances and Redefine Your Life In addition to many churches and non-profit organizations, his clients have included 3M, American Express Financial Services, AT&T, BP Amoco, General Mills, Honeywell, Mayo Clinic, PepsiCo, Qwest, and hundreds of other large and small organizations. He lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota. www.LarryJulian.com Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.ChristianityInBusiness.com           

On this episode, former CFO of GoGo Inflight Barry Rowan shares lessons on connecting faith and work from his new book, The Spiritual Art of Business. Barry Rowan has served as a division general manager, led two private companies as CEO/President, and has been CFO for four public companies, including Fluke Corporation, Nextel Partners, Vonage, and Gogo. Barry has served as a trustee for Seattle Pacific University (where he was also the founding chair for the Center for Integrity in Business) and Gordon College, the board of advisors for the Honors Program in Entrepreneurial Leadership at Gonzaga University, and as President of Bellevue Christian School. He has served on the national board of InterVarsity and chairs the board of the Harvard Business School Christian Fellowship and Alumni Association. He’s the author of the new book, The Spiritual Art of Business: Connecting the Daily with the Divine.  https://www.barrylrowan.com/ Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.ChristianityInBusiness.com

On this episode, Rusty Chadwick shares how heeding the biblical call to “consider others more important than yourselves” (Phil. 2:3) makes teams more effective and lasting. Rusty Chadwick is the Director of WinShape Teams (WinShape was started by Truett Cathy in 1984), where he has served since 2010. In addition to leading WinShape Teams, Rusty also speaks, writes, and creates development experiences for teams and leaders.  He is an executive producer of For the Team, a documentary on team performance in the grueling endurance sport of adventure racing.  Rusty co-authored the book, Team Work: 13 Timeless Principles for Creating Success and Fulfillment as a Team Member. (Chapter 1 is free and available here: https://www.teamworkbook.co/#Chapter-1-Free). Rusty holds a master’s degree in management and leadership from Liberty University. Rusty loves adventuring in the outdoors, especially on a bike. He lives in Rome, Georgia with his wife Bekah, and their two children Dawson and Ella. https://teams.winshape.org/ Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.ChristianityInBusiness.com

On this episode, tech entrepreneur and CEO Gary Harpst makes a biblical case for why leadership is about creating order out of chaos.     Gary Harpst, CEO of LeadFirst, is known for his fusion of faith and work, fostering agile organizations. With four decades of experience, he founded three successful businesses, one of which merged and was sold to Microsoft.  He has authored three impactful books and educated on business-faith intersections.  As a veteran Christian CEO, Harpst's journey encompasses business trials and growth. His latest book, Built to Beat Chaos, makes the biblical case that we are all created to overcome chaos.   LeadFirst, under Harpst's guidance, provides a whole business, whole-person health strategy for kingdom-impact businesses.    www.leadfirst.ai www.garyharpst.com       

On this episode, William Vanderbloemen shares 12 data-driven habits that separate the best leaders from the rest, which he and his team have observed during the process of conducting 3000 executive searches through Vanderbloemen Search Group.  William Vanderbloemen has been leading the Vanderbloemen Search Group for 15 years, where they are regularly retained to identify the best talent for teams, manage succession planning, and consult on all issues regarding teams. This year, Vanderbloemen will complete their 3,000th executive search.   Prior to founding Vanderbloemen Search Group, William studied executive search under a mentor with 25+ years of executive search at the highest level. His learning taught him the very best corporate practices, including the search strategies used by the internationally known firm Russell Reynolds. Prior to that, William served as a Senior Pastor at one of the largest Presbyterian Churches in the United States  His latest book is Be the Unicorn: 12 Data-Driven Habits that Separate the Best Leaders from the Rest (HarperCollins Leadership), which will release November 14, 2023.   https://www.vanderbloemen.com/william Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.ChristianityInBusiness.com 

On this episode, Brad Pedersen shares his marketplace and faith journey as founder of  Canada’s top toy company and co-founder of a rapidly growing company devoted to environmental sustainability. Brad Pedersen is an award-winning entrepreneur, angel investor, thought leader, and sought-after business coach. In 2008, he founded and scaled Canada’s top toy company, Tech 4 Kids, and subsequently co-founded Pela, the $100m sustainable phone case startup that created an entirely new category.  In 2021, Brad and the team at Pela successfully launched a record-breaking $9.8M crowd-sourced campaign for the Lomi, the world’s first smart waste kitchen composter.  He’s the author of the book, Startup Santa: A Toymaker’s Tale of 10 Business Lessons Learned from Timeless Toys, which will release November 4, 2023. https://www.bradpedersen.com/ Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.ChristianityInBusiness.com  

On this episode, David Kroll shares how his church made the pivot from 13 weekend services to focusing on helping people experience church at home and in everyday life … right before the Covid-19 pandemic began … and is now reaching hundreds of thousands of people for Christ online weekly. David Kroll is the Chief Executive Officer for Churchome. Hundreds of thousands of people watch Churchome’s sermons online each week, which are mostly preached by their lead communicator, Judah Smith. Prior to stepping into the CEO role, David began his career within investment banking, wealth management, and technology, and he served in a variety of pastoral roles within Churchome. He is husband to Jenna and father to William, Teddy, and Charlotte. David is passionate about helping people everywhere hear the story of Jesus! https://www.churchome.org/ Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.ChristianityInBusiness.com

On this episode, Catherine Gates and Amy Cedrone explain why marketplace Christians ought to collaborate more with each other. They also share how they’re facilitating collaborative efforts among Christian women in the marketplace.  Amy Cedrone is the Executive Director for Polished Network, an organization that emboldens women in their faith and work. Prior to Polished, Amy was a pastor for women and young adults at a large church in the Dallas Metroplex. She earned her Master’s degree in Christian Leadership from Dallas Theological Seminary, and is currently pursing her doctorate, with a focus on Organizational Leadership, from Southern Methodist University. Catherine Gates is Vice President of Business Partnerships for Polished Network. She is the author of The Confidence Cornerstone: A Woman’s Guide to Fearless Leadership. Catherine is on the steering committee for the National Faith & Work Association (NFWA.org).  www.boldlyconference.com  www.polishednetwork.org Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.ChristianityInBusiness.com

On this episode, CEO Matt Neff shares how Sight & Sound and its 800+ employees have inspired over 30 million people with stories of faith through “Kingdom-class” original live theater productions.  Matt Neff is the CEO of Sight & Sound, a ministry on a mission to bring the Bible to life through live theater, television, and film. Since its beginning as a traveling multimedia show in 1976, Sight & Sound has inspired over 30 million people with stories of faith and is supported by a team of 800 employees. Today, Sight & Sound owns and operates two live theater locations, immersing audiences in state-of-the-art original productions and recently released their first theatrical film. Matt joined the company in 1994 as a stagehand and has served the ministry in a variety of roles since becoming the CEO in 2015.  Matt is married to Amy, 3rd daughter of Sight and Sound’s founders Glenn and Shirley Eshelman, and has played an active role in the strategic planning of the long-term structure of the family-owned business.  Matt and Amy reside in Lancaster, PA with their four children.  Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.ChristianityInBusiness.com