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Exploring the Marketplace
by Shawn Bolz
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!
Episodes
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From Striving to Surrender: Working With God, Not for Him with Nathaneal Vossler on Exploring the Marketplace (S:5 - Ep 29)
Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson tackle a struggle many leaders, creatives, and believers quietly carry: striving for God instead of working with God. This episode features guest Nathaniel Vossler, former CFO turned founder of Rhema Now, an app designed to help...
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When Everything Says Quit: Faith, Pressure, and the Breaking Point with Steve Smithwick on Exploring the Marketplace (S:5 - Ep 28)
Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson dive into a conversation every entrepreneur and business leader faces at some point: what do you do when you hit the wall and everything says quit? In this powerful episode, Shawn and Bob unpack the tension between calling…
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Faith After the Fall: Rebuilding When Everything Collapses with Victor Mena on Exploring the Marketplace (S:5 - Ep 27)
Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn and Bob welcome back Victor Mena, an executive banker with over 30 years of experience and a reputation as a trusted advisor. Since his last appearance, Victor has walked through the collapse of the bank where he spent 28 years—losing a career, deferred...
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Why 60% of Americans Are Burned Out — And What God Says About It on Exploring the Marketplace (S:5 - Ep 26)
Welcome to Exploring the Marketplace — the podcast where faith meets influence. Today’s special live December episode features Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson in an unfiltered, timely conversation about burnout, rest, and God’s design for work and life. With recent studies showing that over 60% of...
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From Casino Floors to Red Carpets: A Faith-Led Career Journey with Lauren Lancaster on Exploring the Marketplace (S:5 - Ep 25)
Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson dive into the real stories you don’t usually hear on Sundays—where faith, work, courage, and calling collide. This episode is all about building runways from where you are now to what God is inviting you into next. You’ll hear an...
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Obedience, Generosity, and the Cost of Calling with Elena Huggins on Exploring the Marketplace (S:5 - Ep 24)
Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson sit down for an honest, faith-filled conversation about obedience, generosity, and trusting God through the realities of business, money, and calling. This episode features marketplace leader and entrepreneur Elena Huggins, who shares...
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When Setbacks Become Setups: Pastor Jesse Bradley’s Journey from Pro Soccer to Purpose on Exploring the Marketplace S:5 - Ep 23)
Welcome to Exploring the Marketplace with Shawn Bolz & Bob Hasson! This week, we welcome Pastor Jesse Bradley, whose remarkable journey takes him from professional soccer to ministry. After a life-threatening illness ended his athletic career, God redirected him into a calling that has impacted...
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From Prophecy to Purpose: How Two Friends Built a God-Led Ethical Fashion Brand on Exploring the Marketplace (S:5 - Ep 22)
🎙️ Today on Exploring the Marketplace with Shawn Bolz & Bob Hasson… We’re joined by Janelle Rawlins and Nicki Edmiston, founders of Mindful Merch—an ethical, Kingdom-focused fashion company reshaping an industry known for overproduction and exploitation. Born from a prophetic word, Mindful Merch...
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How Faith Launched Jock Hiltz Into Animation, Film & Miracles on Exploring the Marketplace (S:5 - Ep 21)
Today on Exploring the Marketplace with Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson, we’re joined by Jock Hiltz—Creative Director at Cartoon Conrad Productions and a storyteller whose journey is anything but ordinary. After spending 17 years in the federal government, Jock took a courageous leap into the world of...
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How God Moves in the Marketplace with Shawn Bolz & Bob Hasson on Exploring the Marketplace (S:5 - Ep 20)
Welcome to Exploring the Marketplace, the podcast where faith meets real life and real work. Hosted by Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson, we bring you unfiltered, powerful conversations with industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and culture shapers who are living out their faith in extraordinary ways. From...
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Reclaiming Our Kids: Fighting Back Through Faith and Storytelling with Nathan & D’Lytha Myers on Exploring the Marketplace (S:5 - Ep 19)
🎙️ New Episode of Exploring the Marketplace with Shawn Bolz & Bob Hasson Christian parents are losing influence as schools, media, and tech shape their kids more than they do—but Nathan & D’Lytha Myers are fighting back through faith-filled storytelling. D’Lytha, a seasoned actress, producer…
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Grace Over Grind: How to Partner with God for True Success with Shae Bynes on Exploring the Marketplace (S:5 - Ep 18)
🎙️ Today on Exploring the Marketplace with Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson: Affectionately known as “Chief Fire Igniter,” Shae Bynes joins us for a powerful conversation about what it looks like to lead and do business with God’s grace instead of striving in your own strength. With over 25 years of...
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Faith Meets the Dance Floor: Topher Jones on Rave Jesus & Bold Action on Exploring the Marketplace (S:5 - Ep 17)
🎙️ On today’s episode of Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson tackle a big question for every believer in business and creative industries: how much of your career is guided by God’s timing ⏳—and how much is up to you? 🙏 🔥 They’re joined by King Topher Jones, the visionary…
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Your Job Is Your Ministry — Here’s How to Live It Out with Rhea Lana on Exploring the Marketplace (S:5 - Ep 16 )
Today on Exploring the Marketplace with Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson — we’re diving into how your everyday work can become your mission field. Whether you’re running a business, managing a team, or parenting full-time, God wants to use your ordinary work in extraordinary ways. Our guest, Rhea Lana...
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When Faith Shapes Media: How Christian Storytelling Is Impacting Culture with Troy Miller on Exploring the Marketplace (S:5 - Ep 15)
🎙️ Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson dive into how Christian media has stepped into a new era of global influence. From The Chosen and House of David breaking streaming records to mainstream figures like Bear Grylls and Dr. Phil boldly sharing their faith—something...
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Redeemed in the Boardroom: How God Used a Crisis to Shape a Leader with Preston Poore on Exploring the Marketplace (S:5 - Ep 14)
🎙️ Today on Exploring the Marketplace: Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson sit down with Preston Poore — veteran Fortune 500 executive, leadership coach, and Selah Award–winning author — for an incredible conversation about integrity, faith, and redemption in the workplace. With over 30 years of…
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Real Faith. Real Stories. Real Marketplace Miracles with Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson! (S:5 - Ep 13)
Welcome to Exploring the Marketplace, the podcast where faith meets real life and real work. Hosted by Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson, we bring you unfiltered, powerful conversations with industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and culture shapers who are living out their faith in extraordinary ways. From...
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When God Writes Your Story: Marketplace Miracles with Jake Weidmann on Exploring the Marketplace (S:5 - Ep 12)
Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson welcome professional artist and one of only nine Master Penmen in the world, Jake Weidmann. Certified through IAMPETH in 2011, Jake holds the honor of being the youngest Master Penman by three decades—and the youngest ever to achieve…
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Redefining Wealth: Building Legacy Through God’s Abundance with Eric Dunavant on Exploring the Marketplace (S:5 Ep 11)
Today on Exploring the Marketplace with Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson: We’re joined by Eric L. Dunavant—not your typical financial strategist. Eric is the architect behind the Kingdom ROI Method, a groundbreaking framework designed to help families fight back against what he calls the Greatest Wealth...
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When Obedience Costs Everything… and God Restores It All with Hector Morales on Exploring the Marketplace (S:5 - Ep: 10)
🎙️ Exploring the Marketplace with Shawn Bolz & Bob Hasson Today, Shawn and Bob welcome Hector Morales, pharmacist and owner of Provision Pharmacy. With 23 years of experience, Hector has dedicated his career to serving residential care facilities and connecting deeply with patients—even in some…
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Conviction, Conflict & Miracles: Jeff Schreve’s Journey of Faith on Exploring the Marketplace (S:5 - Ep:9)
🎙️ Today on Exploring the Marketplace with Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson, we sit down with Jeff Schreve, Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church Texarkana and founder of From His Heart Ministries. Jeff shares his powerful journey from the business world to full-time ministry, including the moment he...
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Faith, Leadership & Breakthrough: Elise Boggs’ Journey on Exploring the Marketplace (S:5 - Ep: 8)
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…
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Dr. John West: Breaking Free from Cultural Compromise in the Church on Exploring the Marketplace (S:5 - Ep: 7)
🎙️ 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,...
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From Shutdown to Sudden Breakthrough: Leaine Dehmer’s Radical Marketplace Miracle on Exploring the Marketplace (S:5 - Ep: 6)
🎙️ Exploring the Marketplace with Shawn Bolz & Bob Hasson Welcome 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,...
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From Pulpit to Publisher: Dr. Philip Nation on Hearing God in Business on Exploring the Marketplace (S:5 - Ep: 5)
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...
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Upgrades in Every Trial: A Farmer’s Story of Faith, Family, and Miracles on Exploring the Marketplace (S:5 - Ep:4)
🎙️ 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…
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Faith, Family, and Financial Freedom: Chelsey & Stephen Diaz Share Their Blueprint on Exploring the Marketplace (S:5 - Ep:3)
🎙️ Today on Exploring the Marketplace with Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson... Meet Chelsey and Stephen Diaz, the visionary founders of The Rainmaker Family, who are helping families shift from financial survival to time-rich abundance—all while leaving a lasting legacy. In 2017, Chelsey and Stephen…
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From Homeless to Holy Spirit-Led CEO: Karen Coffey’s Radical Obedience Story on Exploring the Marketplace (S:5 - E:2)
🎙️ 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…
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Called to Create: How Justin Price Built a Kingdom Business Through Grief & Grace on Exploring the Marketplace (S:5 - E:1)
🎙️ Season 5 Premiere | Exploring the Marketplace with Shawn Bolz & Bob Hasson Guest: Justin Price – Visionary Leader, Creative Strategist, and Faith-Fueled Entrepreneur We’re launching Season 5 of Exploring the Marketplace with a deeply moving and inspiring episode featuring Justin Price, a...
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Mike Thakur: From Billion-Dollar Deals to Kingdom Impact on Exploring the Marketplace (S:4 - Ep 36)
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...
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Faith, Business, and Global Impact: Kurt Avery's Journey with Sawyer Products on Exploring the Marketplace (S:4 - Ep 35)
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...
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Faith, Friendship & Resilience: Kevan Chandler’s Journey Beyond Limits on Exploring the Marketplace (S:4 - Ep 34)
Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson sit down with Kevan Chandler, a remarkable storyteller and advocate who has redefined life with spinal muscular atrophy. Diagnosed with this rare neuromuscular disease, Kevan shares his incredible journey of faith, friendship, and...
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Prioritizing What Matters: Bob Hasson in the Hot Seat on Exploring the Marketplace (S:4 - Ep 33)
Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz turns the tables, placing Bob Hasson in the hot seat for an insightful conversation about prioritizing time and life. Bob Hasson is a businessman, author, consultant, and podcaster. As the Founder and CEO of HPCI, a painting subcontractor he...
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Faith, Family, and Prophetic Business: Stephen Diaz’s Journey to Marketplace Success on Exploring the Marketplace (S:4 - Ep 32)
Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson sit down with Stephen Diaz, the visionary entrepreneur behind The Rainmaker Family, ranked #148 on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies. Stephen shares how his faith and prophetic insight have guided his journey in...
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From Near-Death to $500M: Bryan Dulaney’s Faith-Fueled Journey to Success on Exploring the Marketplace (S:4 - Ep 31)
Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson sit down with Bryan Dulaney, a top marketer, funnel expert, and founder of Perfect Funnel System. Bryan’s story is nothing short of extraordinary. After a near-death experience in 2003, he discovered his God-given purpose and has since...
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Faith-Driven Success: How Psalms Path Consulting Brings Peace & Profit to Christian Entrepreneurs on Exploring the Marketplace (S:4 - Ep 30)
Podcast Description: Welcome to Exploring the Marketplace with Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson! Today’s guests, Rusty Roberts and Sean Murphy, founders of Psalms Path Consulting, share how they empower Christian entrepreneurs to experience peace and profit by aligning their businesses with scriptural...
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From Power to Purpose: Krystal Parker's Journey of Faith and Redemption on Exploring the Marketplace (S:4 - Ep 29)
In today’s episode of Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson sit down with Krystal Parker, a former Fortune 200 executive with over 25 years of leadership experience. From college dropout to running 47 gas companies by age 34, Krystal's journey is one of high achievement and…
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From TV to Mercy Ships: Raeanne Newquist’s Inspiring Faith Journey on Exploring the Marketplace (S:4 - Ep 28)
Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson sit down with Raeanne Newquist, a dedicated member of Mercy Ships, who, alongside her husband and three children, left Southern California in 2019 to serve on the Africa Mercy. Their first mission led them to Senegal, where Raeanne...
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Faith-Driven Leadership: Ken’s Journey from Corporate Success to Sharing Jesus’ Story on Exploring the Marketplace (S:4 - Ep 27)
In today’s episode of Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson are joined by a remarkable leader driven by purpose—Ken Calwell. Ken is the CEO of Come Near. Ken's career spans from leadership in blue-chip food service and CPG brands to his current role, where he leads a team sharing...
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Auntie Anne Beiler's Journey: From Tragedy to Triumph in Faith & Business on Exploring the Marketplace (S:4 - Ep 26)
On today's episode of Exploring the Marketplace with Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson, we welcome a truly inspiring guest: Auntie Anne Beiler, the founder of Auntie Anne’s®, the world’s largest pretzel franchise. Known for her entrepreneurial success, Anne is also a speaker, author, and leader who has...
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Faith in Business: Architect Raymond Harris on Leadership & Overcoming Challenges on Exploring the Marketplace (S:4 - Ep 25)
Welcome to Exploring the Marketplace with Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson! On today's episode, we are thrilled to have Raymond H. Harris, a highly respected architect, executive producer, and venture capitalist in God’s Kingdom. Raymond is the founder of one of the largest architectural firms...
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From Teen Entrepreneur to Career Coach: How Kelsey Kemp Found Her Calling on Exploring the Marketplace (S:4 - Ep 24)
On today's episode of Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson sit down with Kelsey Kemp, a former tech consultant turned entrepreneur, career coach, TEDx speaker, and podcaster. Based in Austin, TX, Kelsey shares her inspiring journey, from launching her first business at 16 selling...
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Kirby Kelly's Journey: From Social Media Influencer to Faith Leader on Exploring the Marketplace (S:4 - Ep 23)
Join Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson on Exploring the Marketplace as we sit down with Kirby Kelly, a dynamic speaker, influencer, and podcast host from Dallas, Texas, who has spent over a decade creating Christian content across multiple platforms. With a Master’s in Theology from Dallas Baptist...
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Faith, Business, and Kingdom Impact: Mark Walker's Journey from Small Store to $60M Enterprise on Exploring the Marketplace (S:4 - Ep 22)
Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson are joined by Mark Walker, founder of Walker’s Furniture, Author of The Multiplication Factor and an experienced Speaker and Leader. Mark’s journey began with a small 2,000 sq. ft. store that grew into 13 thriving locations with over…
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From Court to Calling: Pastor Troy Gramling on Faith, Leadership, and Marketplace Miracles on Exploring the Marketplace (S:4 - Ep 21)
On today's episode of Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson sit down with Pastor Troy Gramling, the visionary leader behind Potential Church, a thriving congregation of over 20,000 members. Pastor Troy shares his journey from being a college basketball player and coach to becoming…
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Faith, Politics, & Broadway: Christy Stutzman’s Journey of Triumph and Marketplace Miracles on Exploring the Marketplace (S:4 - Ep 20)
Welcome to Exploring the Marketplace with Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson. Today, we’re excited to interview Christy Stutzman, a remarkable author, former state legislator, business owner, and speaker. In this episode, Christy shares how her faith has profoundly influenced her career, opening doors on...
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Jeff Bethke on Fighting the Crisis of Masculinity: Embracing God’s Vision for Men on Exploring the Marketplace (S:4 - Ep 19)
In today’s episode of Exploring the Marketplace, hosts Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson sit down with Jeff Bethke, a New York Times bestselling author known for Jesus > Religion and numerous other impactful books. Jeff, alongside his wife Alyssa, also co-hosts The Real Life Podcast and runs...
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From Voice of the Martyrs to iBIBLE: Steve Cleary’s Journey of Faith and Innovation on Exploring the Marketplace (S:4 - Ep 18)
In this episode of Exploring the Marketplace, hosts Shawn Bolz and Bob Masson sit down with Steve Cleary, the visionary Founder and Executive Director of RevelationMedia. Steve's path in ministry, starting with his pivotal role at The Voice of the Martyrs, has always been centered on delivering...
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Overcoming Challenges with Faith: Kevin White's Journey of Entrepreneurship and Spiritual Leadership on Exploring the Marketplace (S:4 - Ep 17)
Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson welcome Kevin White, an entrepreneur and spiritual leader. Kevin is the Chief Spiritual Officer of Spirit Media.US and owner of White Enterprise. He has dedicated his life to starting hundreds of businesses, churches, and nonprofits...
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Pursue the Impossible with Julie Weber on Exploring the Marketplace (S:4 - Ep 16)
Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson welcome Judy Weber, a leading Business Coach, Mentor, and Scaling Strategist dedicated to normalizing miraculous results for Christian women in business. With a remarkable background as an attorney and a c-suite executive, Judy brings...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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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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...
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