Paul Sanders is the President and CEO of the Oldham Little Church Foundation (OLCF), a foundation dedicated to helping small Protestant evangelical churches with facilities completion grants. Since the establishment in 1949, the OLCF has granted over $46 million to 16,800 churches across the United States. As an Architect by training, his experience in complex project development and planning has included key roles with Rice University, the Texas Medical Center, Inc. and Texas A&M University. He holds a Doctor of Public Health from the University of Texas.   Leigh McLeroy is an author, speaker, and Bible teacher who speaks at conferences and retreats across the U.S. She has created print and web content and curriculum for a variety of non-profit and faith-based organizations including Redeemer Presbyterian Church (NYC) and The Oldham Little Church Foundation. Leigh holds a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Texas A&M University and a Master of Arts in Apologetics from Houston Baptist University. She is the author of five books including The Beautiful Ache and The Sacred Ordinary, and a collaborator, editor, or ghostwriter for another 17 published titles. https://www.oldhamlcf.org Questions and lessons explored in this episode: Why was Morris Oldham’s dairy company so wildly successful? How did his Christian values emerge through the way he ran his company? What were his wishes concerning the Oldham Little Church Foundation? What do you think Morris Oldham’s advice would be for this current generation of entrepreneurs? 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

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The Legacy of Morris Oldham: Christian Businessman and Philanthropist (w/ Paul Sanders and Leigh McLeroy)

On this episode, we’re joined by Eric Dunavant. Eric is the founder and CEO of Paradiem. He’s the author of the book, What If We’ve Been Doing It All Wrong, which focuses on how our worldview often interrupts all our financial thinking and behavior. In addition to his writing accolades, Eric has been featured in several national publications and media outlets, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Daily Finance, and The Street and Family Wealth Report. Eric is a proud graduate of Texas A&M University, where he graduated with a degree in business. www.Paradiem.org Questions and lessons explored in this episode: Why business is for the sake of the family … not merely for the sake of the business How does the Bible define “inheritance”? Hosting a mission trip for your employees Starting an emergency fund to care for employees in times of need 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

The Heart of Ownership (w/ Eric Dunavant)

On this episode, we’re joined by Dr. William Oliver. William holds a master’s from MIT and a Doctor of Management from Case Western.  He taught in the undergraduate and master’s programs at Brandeis, UMass Amherst, Tufts, Gordon College, and UC Irvine. Dr. Oliver has founded four companies and invested as a partner in a venture capital firm. He has consulted to senior leadership of big business through Bain & Company and KPMG as well as to government agencies, bringing the benefit of commercial-sector experience in outsourcing, business process improvement, and using data to improve management decision making. He has served as CFO of three companies and on the boards of three commercial companies and four non-profits. He has also done a lot of great work to help people with special needs and developmental disabilities through his church, the Special Olympics, and as Treasurer of L’Arche Boston North, a mission-focused community where people with developmental disabilities and those who assist them live together as a family and a sign of hope to the greater community.  He's the author of the new article titled, The Fourth Bottom Line: How God Calls Christians to Praise Him Through Business.  www.SattlerCollege.org Questions explored in this episode: What are the four bottom lines every business manager should be concerned about? How can we praise God through competition in the marketplace? How does God use business managers to provide daily bread for people? 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

The Fourth Bottom Line for Companies (w/ Dr. William Oliver)

On this episode, we’re joined by Mike Sharrow. Mike is the President and CEO of C12 Group, the nation’s largest network of Christian CEOs, business owners, and executives. Before joining C12, Mike owned a healthcare strategy consulting group and served as an executive pastor for a church in Texas. Questions explored in this episode: How are Christian-led companies being impacted by COVID-19? What are some of the positive stories emerging from this crisis? How should Christian business leaders respond to this crisis? How are things going to be different for companies and what opportunities will emerge as a result of COVID-19? 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

How Christian Business Owners Are Responding to COVID-19 (w/ Mike Sharrow)

On this episode, we’re joined by Jason Thacker. Jason Thacker serves as Associate Research Fellow at the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission. He is a graduate of the University of Tennessee in Knoxville and holds a Master of Divinity degree from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. His writing on human dignity, ethics, technology, and artificial intelligence has been featured in publications such as The Gospel Coalition and Christianity Today. Jason and his wife, Dorie, live outside of Nashville, Tennessee, with their two sons. He’s the author of the new book, The Age of AI: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity. Website: www.JasonThacker.com Facebook: @jthackerERLC Twitter: @jasonthacker Instagram: @jasonthacker 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

Artificial Intelligence and the Christian Worldview (w/ Jason Thacker)

At the Center for Christianity in Business, we have luncheons twice per year where we have a speaker or panel of speakers discuss topics related to integrating biblical values in business. On this episode, you’ll have an opportunity to hear from the most recent panel, which consisted of extremely successful Christian women entrepreneurs about their experiences and lessons-learned in the business world. The panelists were: Tina Murray, President, Mind Dance Marketing, Inc. Leah Faul, Owner and Lead Digital Strategist, 15000 Cubits Bonnie Helvie, Owner and Executive Director of Bonnie Group and Market Partner at MONAT Global. The panel discussion was moderated by Sharon Saunders, Vice President for Advancement and University Relations, Houston Baptist University.  I have attended many of these events at HBU, and I would say this one was my personal favorite. Now please enjoy this amazing episode. 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

Panel Discussion: Christian Women Entrepreneurs (w/ Tina Murray, Leah Faul, and Bonnie Helvie)

On this episode, we’re joined by Mike Zigarelli. Michael Zigarelli is a Professor of Leadership and Strategy at Messiah College and the former Dean of the Regent University School of Business. Dr. Zigarelli’s research in the fields of management, practical theology, and sports ministry has appeared in a number of scholarly journals and magazines, and he is the author of twelve books, including Christian-Owned Companies, Influencing Like Jesus, The Messiah Method, and Management by Proverbs. His work has been translated into several languages. Professor Zigarelli is also the creator of Assess-Yourself.org, the Christianity 9 to 5 Resource Center (www.Christianity9to5.org) and YouTube Channel (www.YouTube.com/c/christianity9to5), and he serves as a management consultant for churches and schools. Questions explored in this episode: • What does it look like when a follower of Christ runs a business? • Who are some of the lesser-known Christian-owned companies making an impact for Jesus in the marketplace? • What do these Christian-owned companies have in common? What are some of their best practices? 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

Best Practices from 50 Christian-Owned Companies (w/ Mike Zigarelli)

On this episode, we’re joined by Al Erisman. Albert M. (Al) Erisman is the Executive in Residence at the Seattle Pacific University School of Business, Government and Economics, and the past Director for the Center for Integrity in Business at Seattle Pacific University (SPU). He teaches business ethics and business and technology subjects at SPU and also edits Ethix magazine (www.ethix.org). He's on the review board for The Center for Christianity in Business’ Christian Business Review at Houston Baptist University. In April 2001, Al completed a 32-year career at The Boeing Company, where for the last 10 years he was Director of R&D for computing and mathematics.  He has a Ph.D. in applied mathematics from Iowa State University. Al has been on numerous boards for science and technology including projects for the National Academy. He is also a board member for several startup companies. He has a passion for issues related to faith and work and serves on the board of advisors for Theology of Work Project and Kiros, a Christians in Business organization in the Seattle area. Al has been married to Nancy for 57 years and they have four children and nine grandchildren. They attend Westminster Chapel in Bellevue. He’s the author of the new book, The ServiceMaster Story. 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

ServiceMaster and the Tension Between People and Profit (w/ Al Erisman)

On this episode, we’re joined by Jeff Thomas.  Jeff has over 25 years of experience working at some of the biggest names on Wall Street. He was named to Morgan Stanley’s Chairman’s Club (top 2% of advisors) in 2008. From 2009 to 2013, Barron’s magazine recognized him as “One of Texas’ Top Financial Advisors."  In 2017, Jeff established Archetype Wealth Partners, LLC. From small advisors who are wired for more to high-capacity business owners, he is passionate about fueling leaders for greater impact. He's the author of the new book, Trading Up: Moving From Success to Significance on Wall Street. Jeff’s new book: www.TradingUpBook.com www.ArchetypeWealth.com Topics/themes explored in this episode: How to represent Jesus within a large company When is it time to leave a company and start your own? How to shift the culture of an entire industry How to disciple people working in your company 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

How Financial Advisors Are Redeeming Wall Street (w/ Jeff Thomas)

On this episode, we’re joined by Dave Kahle. Dave Kahle is the author of The Good Book on Business, an exploration of the Bible on business. He has been a Bible teacher, elder, house church leader, short-term missionary, and Christian executive roundtable leader. For 30 years, he has been one of the world’s leading authorities on sales and sales systems. In that regards, he has spoken in 47 states and 11 countries and has authored 13 books, which have been translated into eight languages and are available in 20 plus countries. www.DaveKahle.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

Putting God First in Your Business (w/ Dave Kahle)

 On this episode, we’re joined by Jason Davis. Jason has spent his entire two-decade career in the music industry and worked with many worldwide stars, including Boyz ll Men, Sugar Ray, P. Diddy, Alabama, Lonestar, Dolly Parton, among many others. He’s an entertainment industry executive with a broad range of titles including award winning songwriter, award winning author, independent record label president, executive TV producer, entertainment consultant, former Senior VP of A&R for Dolly Parton's management company CTK Management, and a serial entrepreneur. He has also secured record deal offers with CEO's from the largest music companies in the world, including Capitol Records, Sony, Interscope, Island / Def Jam, Epic, Atlantic, RCA, and J Records. He wrote a #1 Billboard hit, received several ASCAP songwriting and publishing awards, and was nominated for a Latin music award. Jason has also co-founded other cutting-edge entertainment companies such as Radar Label Group (Jimmy Eat World, Plain White T's, Neon Trees, The Unlikely Candidates), One One 7, Awaken Records (Austin French), and Care For Kids. He is also co-president and partner of a Christian booking agency Higher Level Agency. https://oneone7.com/ https://www.radarlabelgroup.com/jason-davis https://www.higherlevelagency.org/jasondavismasterclass.html 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 

Serving God in the Music Industry (w/ Jason Davis)

On this episode, we’re joined by Leah Archibald. Leah Archibald is content development specialist at the Theology of Work Project (TOW). Her devotionals on topics such as "How to Make the Right Decision" and "When to Speak Up at Work" have been completed by more than one million people on the Bible app. Leah takes inspiration from her previous career in marketing for Fortune 500 software companies. She is the co-host of Making It Work, a podcast from the Theology of Work Project and the Fuller De Pree Center. https://www.theologyofwork.org/makingitwork www.theologyofwork.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

The Sabbath and Busy Professionals (w/ Leah Archibald)

On this episode, we’re joined by Grant Botma. Grant is the founder of Stewardship and the leader of its nationally ranked team of top producers. Thanks to a thriving company culture, Grant’s team has won numerous awards, including national performance rankings like “Top 1%” and “Top 100.” Grant’s leadership has also grown Stewardship to be an Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Company In America. He’s the author of the new book, The Problem Isn’t Their Paycheck: How to Attract Top Talent and Build a Thriving Company Culture. To learn more about Stewardship, visit moneywellrooted.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

Is Going into Debt Unbiblical? (w/ Grant Botma)

On this episode, we’re joined by Peter Demos. Peter is the President and CEO of Demos’ Brands and Peter D’s Seasonings. He grew up in his parents’ restaurants and surrounded by the spirit of serving others. After pursuing a law degree, he turned back to his heart’s calling, the hospitality industry. Today Peter is a successful restaurateur offering a lineup of authentic dishes the family spent many years developing through his four Demos’ Restaurant locations, two PDK Southern Kitchen and Pantry restaurants, and Peter D’s catering in Middle Tennessee. In addition to exceptional service and homemade dishes, his restaurants operate with a mission-oriented approach that is radically different in the fast-paced food industry. He’s the author of the new book, Afraid to Trust: One Man’s Journey into the Love of God. https://afraidtotrust.com www.demosfamilykitchen.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

How a CEO’s Salvation Impacted His Restaurant Chain (w/ Peter Demos)

On this episode, we’re joined by Carlos Rosales. Carlos has been in business leadership roles for 35 years. He is a facilitator for Convene in the Houston area, whose mission is to connect, equip and inspire Christian CEOs and business owners to grow exceptional businesses and become higher-impact leaders to honor God. He’s the author of the new book, 10X for Christ: Discovering Your 10X Lifestyle in Jesus Christ. https://10x4christ.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

Living 10x for Christ in the Marketplace (w/ Carlos Rosales)

Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. This podcast is produced by the Center for Christianity in Business, an initiative of the Archie W. Dunham College of Business at Houston Baptist University.

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