PODCAST · christianity
The Shepherd at Work
by Marc Radio
The Shepherd At Work is a weekly program to help you learn how to live your Christian faith in every place you work and live. Host Krystal Parker introduces you to individuals who are successfully and effectively engaging in marketplace ministry – and gives you the tools you need to do the same. The Shepherd At Work is sponsored by the Central Florida Christian Chamber of Commerce.
Episodes
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PASS THE PANCAKES — Chet Gladkowski on Leadership, Identity, and Spreading HOPE. (S5E42)
What does a stack of pancakes have to do with leadership? You're going to have to listen to find out. Chet Gladkowski joins Krystal in the studio for a conversation that is equal parts clever, practical, funny, and deeply rooted in faith. And yes... Somehow pancakes become a leadership lesson.…
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WHEN CHRISTIANS MESS UP — Chris Messina on Grace, Authentic Leadership, and Taking the Right Next Step. (S5E41)
“I am a C… I am a C-H… I am a C-H-R-I-S-T-I-A-N…” Yes. That's actually how this episode starts. And it might be your first clue that this isn't going to be your typical conversation about leadership—or politics. In this episode, Krystal sits down with Chris Messina, a technology entrepreneur,...
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LOVE IS FUEL — Kristine Goebel on People, Performance, and Walking Away to Build What She Believed In. (S5E40)
What does love have to do with business? For a hard-driving executive with a career built around numbers, systems, performance, and results... Apparently, everything. In this powerful episode, Krystal sits down with Kristine Goebel, founder and CEO of Accompany Suite, to talk about the...
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WHEN THE NUMBERS DON'T ADD UP — Trace Roth on Leadership, Haiti, and Trusting God in the Impossible. (S5E39)
What happens when a leader who has spent his career making sense of numbers is called by God into a place where almost nothing makes sense? Meet Trace Roth. Trace began his career in corporate America, working in computer science and finance—fields built around data, logic, systems, and answers....
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YOU WON'T BELIEVE WHAT HAPPENED NEXT — Diana Morgan on Miracles, Marketplace Faith, and Bringing God Into an Industry. (S5E38)
What would you do if doctors told you your unborn child would likely be brain-dead—and recommended terminating the pregnancy? For Diana Morgan, it became the moment she would experience the power of God in a way she could never deny. Diana was pregnant with her second child when doctors…
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WHO AM I? — Jovani Monexil on Identity, Hearing God's Voice, and Finding Your True Calling. (S5E37)
What would happen if you asked God three simple words? Who am I? For Jovani Monexil, that question changed everything. On paper, she had built an impressive life. She was a successful attorney, admitted to practice law in both Florida and Washington, D.C., serving nonprofits, ministries, and...
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EVERY CHRISTIAN IS A MISSIONARY — Brad Staton on Purpose, Pain, Prayer, and Biznistry. (S5E36)
What if your workplace is your mission field? Not someday. Not after you retire. Today. In this unforgettable episode, Krystal sits down with Brad Staton, President & CEO of Missionary Ventures, for a conversation that will completely reshape how you think about work, ministry, and your calling....
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FORGIVENESS SETS YOU FREE — David Hemm on Identity, Love, and Caring for People Like Jesus. (S5E35)
What if the person you need to forgive most... ...is yourself? For David Hemm, that realization unlocked a deeper understanding of God's love, His grace, and what it truly means to live with purpose. In this authentic and deeply encouraging conversation, Krystal sits down with David Hemm, partner...
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A TROPHY OF GOD'S GRACE — Mike Sharrow on God's Grace, Rest, and Building a Business for a Greater Purpose. (S5E34)
What does a boy who grew up on food stamps have in common with leading the world's largest peer-learning community for Christian CEOs? According to Mike Sharrow... Everything. Because neither story is really about success. It's about God's grace. In this inspiring episode, Krystal sits down with...
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ANGRY WITH GOD — Tony Marsella on Hope, Healing, and Finding Purpose Through Pain. (S5E33)
What happens when years of unexplained illness... Turn into years of anger toward God? For Tony Marsella, it nearly cost him everything. Living for years with undiagnosed atypical cystic fibrosis, Tony couldn't understand why his life was filled with pain while everyone else seemed to move…
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WHY WOULD ANYONE DO THIS? — Ryan Elijah on Leaving Success, Answering God's Call, and Running Toward the Fire. (S5E32)
Why would a successful, Emmy-winning television news anchor... Walk away from a thriving career... Leave behind financial security... And voluntarily step into one of the toughest and most scrutinized arenas in America? Ryan Elijah did exactly that. In this fascinating episode, Krystal sits down...
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Jim Schneider: Trading Security for Significance. (S5E31)
Jim Schneider had everything most entrepreneurs dream about—part ownership in a thriving insurance company, financial security, and the ability to provide comfortably for his family. Then God asked him to leave it all. No guarantees. No roadmap. Just a calling that required complete trust. What...
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Natasha Hemmingway: When Success Isn't Enough. (S5E30)
For more than 16 years, Natasha Hemmingway climbed the corporate ladder as a successful Fortune 500 sales leader. She was achieving everything she had worked for—until life took an unexpected turn. The heartbreaking loss of her newborn son, followed years later by earning a long-awaited promotion...
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Only Explainable by God — Liza Marie Garcia on Faith, Reinvention, and Building a Life Beyond Fear. (S5E29)
Are you living a life that is only explainable by God? That's the question this episode leaves hanging in the air. Because more than once, people have looked at Liza Marie Garcia and told her: "God is showing off through you." And after hearing her story, you'll understand exactly why. Krystal…
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God Is Her Bestie — Mary Jo Wehniainen on Kingdom AI, Miracles, and Walking With God Every Day. (S5E28)
Krystal sits down with Mary Jo, founder of Kingdom AI™, Amazon bestselling author, entrepreneur, coach, and one of the leading voices helping believers navigate artificial intelligence through a Kingdom lens. But this conversation isn't really about AI. It's about intimacy with God. Because long...
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CUT THE ROPES — Captain James Evanow on Faith, Storms, and Leading Under Pressure. (S5E27)
What would you do if you looked up and saw 80- to 100-foot waves towering above your 80-foot boat—knowing one wrong move could capsize everything? Captain James Evanow knows exactly what to do. And the lessons he learned at sea may be exactly what leaders need in the boardroom. In this powerful...
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Divine Connections — Kraig & Desiree Bougher on Igniting the Marketplace for the Kingdom. (S5E26)
The fuse has been lit. Now it's time to ignite the marketplace. Krystal sits down with Kraig Bougher and Desiree Bougher, two Spirit-filled marketplace leaders on a mission to make the marketplace the miracle place. And after this conversation, you'll understand why so many leaders are rallying...
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STOP Before You Crash — Peter Lawry on Workaholism, Rest, and Letting God Be CEO. (S5E25)
If you're an executive, entrepreneur, founder, or leader running at full speed, this episode may be exactly what you need to hear before life forces you to stop. Krystal sits down with Peter Lawry for one of the most freeing conversations on work, identity, leadership, and the Biblical purpose of...
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Nothing Was Wasted — Celeste LaReau on Calling, Kingdom Connection, and Becoming the “Poster Child” for Christian Chambers. (S5E24)
Her path was anything but straight. Krystal sits down with Celeste LaReau for one of the most encouraging and honest conversations about purpose, identity, leadership, and the winding road God often uses to prepare us for calling. And yes—there’s a reason she’s often considered the “poster child”...
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Success Wasn’t Enough — James Fenimore on Kingdom Culture, Scaling Companies, and Spreading the Gospel at Work. (S5E23)
He’s an Italian from New York. A serial entrepreneur. A builder. A high achiever. And by the world’s standards— he was winning. But deep down, James Fenimore knew something needed to change. Success had become addictive. The growth. The scale. The chase. And while he had built companies…
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Never Say Never — Becky Stanley & Kris McVaney on Women Rising, Global Impact, and Answering God’s Call. (S5E22)
“Never say never.” Because Becky Stanley once said she would never do ministry work. God had different plans. In this powerful episode, Krystal sits down with Becky Stanley and Kris McVaney from Kairos Global Foundation for a conversation about purpose, empowerment, sustainable impact, and what...
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A Winding Path to the White House — Todd Lamphere on Redemption, Courage, and Calling. (S5E21)
How does a kid who never even knew the meaning of Christmas or Easter… who was exposed to drugs at an early age… end up serving in the White House Faith Office, advising national faith leaders, and helping pastors find the courage to speak truth again? Only God. Krystal sits down with Todd…
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Getting the Word Out — William (Todd) Reynolds on Bibles, Obedience, and Eternal Impact. (S5E20)
What if your life’s work was focused on one thing: Getting the Word of God into the hands of people who have never had it? Krystal sits down with William Reynolds, founder of Sonrise New Testament Ministries, for a conversation centered on obedience, urgency, and eternal impact. After two...
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Divide and Conquer — Gabrielle & Michael Santiago on Marriage, Mission, and Building for the Kingdom. (S5E19)
You can’t help but fall in love with this duo. Krystal sits down with Gabrielle Santiago and Michael Santiago—a true power team who are living out what it means to build marriage, business, and ministry together. They don’t just work together. They divide and conquer. Michael leads in the...
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Fully Known — Becca Spradlin on Identity, Culture, and the Power of Being Seen. (S5E18)
This conversation took a turn from the very beginning. Krystal sits down with Becca Spradlin, and within moments, everything shifted when Becca made a simple but profound statement: “I am fully known by God.” Krystal immediately leaned in. Because that truth changes everything. What does it…
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Leadership in Crisis — Holly Misener on Courage, Calling, and Saying YES When It Costs. (S5E17)
What do you do when God calls you to lead… in the middle of chaos? Krystal sits down with Holly Misener, founder of the Minnesota Christian Chamber of Commerce, for a powerful conversation about timing, courage, and stepping into leadership when everything around you feels uncertain. Because this...
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Beyond the Break — Ferne Sapp on Faith, Pressure, and Leading with Matthew 6:33. (S5E16)
Some connections are strategic. Others are divine. Krystal met Ferne Sapp as her roommate at God, Golf & Gals—and what followed was more than a conversation. It was a divine alignment. In this episode, Ferne shares what it looks like to build something significant—and then allow God to redefine…
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One Part Lion, One Part Lamb — Stephen Scoggins on Breaking Ceilings Through Surrender. (S5E15)
This episode will stop you in your tracks. Krystal sits down with Stephen Scoggins for a conversation that cut straight to the core of leadership and identity—as he unpacked the meaning behind an identity most leaders have never considered: One part lion. One part lamb. Strength and surrender....
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From Sunday to Systems — Chris Young on Building a Kingdom Operating System for Your Business. (S5E14)
Many people attend church every week… but never fully understand how to apply what they’ve learned to their business. What if you could? What if the principles you hear on Sunday actually shaped how you lead on Monday? In this episode, Krystal sits down with Chris Young, President of The Good…
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What If Your Bank Tithed? — Paige Whitaker & Rey Feliciano on Money, Trust, and Kingdom Impact. (S5E13)
What if your bank wasn’t just holding your money… but helping multiply your impact? Let’s be honest—when most people think about banks, they don’t think purpose. They don’t think trust. And they definitely don’t think Kingdom impact. But what if that’s exactly what’s possible? In this episode,...
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AI Is Not the Enemy — Mike Burkesmith on Faith, Ethics, and the Future of Intelligent Tools. (S5E12)
Is artificial intelligence a threat… or a tool? And what does God say about it? In this thought-provoking episode, Krystal sits down with Mike Burkesmith, Founder and CEO of BestResults.AI, to explore one of the most important leadership questions of our time: how believers should approach AI in...
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From Head Knowledge to Unstoppable Faith — Kimberly Smith Coley on FinTech, Listening to God, and Kingdom Currency. (S5E11)
What happens when a brilliant financial mind stops trying to analyze God—and starts listening to Him? Krystal sits down with Kimberly Smith Coley, a respected leader in the fintech and payment technologies space, for a conversation that bridges intellect, innovation, and deep spiritual...
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Rest Is a Work Word — Shelsea Becker on Energy, Obedience, and Women Stepping Into the Deep. (S5E10)
Get ready… because this episode comes with a whole lot of YEEHAW. Krystal sits down with Shelsea Becker, founder of LYN Ministries and the SheWill Conference, for a conversation full of wisdom, laughter, and a few leadership insights that will stop you in your tracks. Shelsea dropped a line…
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Pre-Committed to Obey — Todd Hopkins on Surrender, Strategy, and Scaling with God. (S5E09)
What happens when a wildly successful CEO decides he is no longer in control? Meet Todd Hopkins — founder of Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services, strategic growth coach, international best-selling author, and a man who wakes up excited each day to ask one question: “Lord, what do You want…
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Redefining Hustle — When Ambition Surrenders and the Kingdom Advances with Erin Harrigan. (S5E08)
How does a corporate striver—an achievement chaser, a results-driven hustler—fully surrender their life to Christ without losing their drive? Ask Erin Harrigan. In this powerful episode, Krystal sits down with Erin, Christian business coach, author, and former corporate high-achiever, to unpack...
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From No Hope to Forward Progress with Karl Diffenderfer — Faith, Fire, and Building What God Intended. (S5E07)
How do you go from no hope… to launching a massive business… to founding a statewide Christian chamber? In this episode, Krystal sits down with Karl Diffenderfer, founder of the Pennsylvania Christian Chamber of Commerce, Certified Master Business & Performance Coach, and Kingdom entrepreneur…
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From a Chicken Quesadilla to Kingdom Gaming with Travis Coombs: How One Relationship Changed Everything, (S5E06)
It didn’t start with games. It didn’t start with a vision statement. It started with a big, buff guy… and a chicken quesadilla. In this episode, Krystal sits down with Travis Coombs, Founder of Kingdom Forge, to tell a powerful, unexpected story about mentorship, obedience, and the kind of...
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From a Tiny Shack to a Global Mission — The Power of Saying YES, with Joy Reyes. (S5E05)
Joy Reyes never planned to lead a global mission. In fact, as a young girl, she prayed a very specific prayer: “God, whatever you do… don’t send me to the mission field.” Spoiler alert: God smiled. In this episode, Krystal sits down with Joy Reyes, Founder and CEO of New Hope Girls, for a raw,...
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Inviting God to the Table — Law, Miracles, and Why Preparation Is the Best Defense with Theresa Lynn Sidebotham. (S5E04)
At three years old, Theresa patted the seat beside her and invited God to sit with her. That posture—making room for God in the middle of real life—has shaped everything that followed. In this episode, Krystal sits down with Theresa Lynn Sidebotham, founder of Telios Law, to explore law and legal...
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“Maybe Hell Isn’t That Bad After All” — Spiritual Warfare, Discernment, and Doing Business With God, with Bristan Heaven. (S5E03)
What happens when spiritual warfare shows up in the marketplace—and you don’t yet have language for it? This episode is a must-listen. Krystal sits down with Bristan Heaven, President of the Central Florida Christian Chamber of Commerce, Kingdom-driven leader, and trusted friend, for a…
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The 4th Man in the Fire: LaDondra Hervey on Faith, Resilience, and Kingdom Growth. S5E02
Some leaders grow through strategy. Others are forged through fire. In this compelling episode of The Shepherd at Work, Krystal sits down with LaDondra Hervey—President of the Texas Christian Chamber of Commerce, growth consultant, award-winning author, and encourager of leaders—to talk about…
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Favored, Not Finished: John Harris on Abiding With God Through Failure, Faith, and Legacy Business. (S5E01)
Walking with God doesn’t mean avoiding hardship. It means learning how to stand back up—anchored, refined, and still favored. In this meaningful episode, Krystal sits down with John Harris, co-owner of Thunderbird Jewelry, to talk about what it truly means to abide with God through seasons of...
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Thou Shall Grow: James Mark Barthel on God’s Blueprint for Scaling Your Life and Business. (S4E52)
Some leaders chase success. Some leaders surrender. And that surrender becomes the very thing that unlocks supernatural growth. In this powerful episode, Krystal sits down with James Mark Barthel—Growth Leadership Coach, entrepreneur, and author of the new bestselling book Thou Shall Grow—to...
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Money, Marketplace & God: Bill Hollis on Hearing God at Work and Building Kingdom Businesses. (S4E51)
The Shepherd at Work goes international! What happens when God interrupts your career, your worldview, and your idea of what business really is? Bill Hollis—marketplace minister, author, and founder of Ruach Ministries in Johannesburg, South Africa—joins Krystal to share how God completely...
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Rewriting the Hero’s Journey: Leisle Chung on Calling, Courage, and Kingdom-Driven Success. (S4E50)
Some stories are so extraordinary they become movies. But the real story — the God story — is even better. In this powerful episode, Krystal sits down with Leisle Chung, CEO and co-founder of Vanguard Skin Specialists, a premier dermatology and plastic surgery network with nine clinics, 150...
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Fast Track Your Big Idea: Susan Schramm on Turning Vision Into Results That Last. (S4E49)
Some ideas are too bold, too strategic, and too perfectly timed to have come from us. They’re God-given — but they still require faithful leadership, wise strategy, and the courage to act. That’s where Susan Schramm shines. In this powerful episode, Krystal Parker sits down with the bestselling...
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The Unreached Frontier: Josh Fonger on Kingdom Business and the Hundredfold Life. S4E48)
Josh Fonger introduces a thought-provoking idea: What if business owners represent an unreached frontier for the Gospel—not in competition with global missions, but as an expansion of it? In this powerful conversation, Josh and Krystal dive into how the marketplace itself has become one of the…
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Driven by Faith: Mark Benson’s Bold Decision That Defied the Odds. (S4E47)
Most people think business is about making money — but for Mark Benson, it’s about saving families and souls. When the dealership he owned began struggling, Mark did the unthinkable: he shut down operations on Sundays. It went against every industry norm, sparked resistance, and tested everything...
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Steeped in Faith: Cassandra Diaz and The Trading Post Café Story. (S4E46)
You ever wonder if God is moving even when you can’t see it? Or what it really means to have Him go before you—equipping you with everything you need for that season? Meet Cassandra Diaz, founder of The Trading Post Café in St. Cloud, Florida—a family-owned, faith-fueled business that’s literally...
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Billboards for the Kingdom: Marius Dancea on Innovation, Faith, and EmpowerLinked. (S4E45)
At just six years old, Marius Dancea left Romania with his family, carrying the spark of entrepreneurship that would one day ignite a movement. Today, that spark has become EmpowerLinked — a groundbreaking business turning digital marketing into a Kingdom advancement tool. Marius is bold…
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The Shepherd At Work is a weekly program to help you learn how to live your Christian faith in every place you work and live. Host Krystal Parker introduces you to individuals who are successfully and effectively engaging in marketplace ministry – and gives you the tools you need to do the same. The Shepherd At Work is sponsored by the Central Florida Christian Chamber of Commerce.
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