Christian Business Leader with Darren Shearer
Christian Business Leader
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Christian Business Leader is a podcast for marketplace Christians who want to explore and apply God’s will for business. The show focuses on growing Christ-centered companies that honor God and bless the world, and on shaping culture through discipling business professionals, companies, and industries. It is presented by Darren Shearer and is a ministry of the Center for Christianity in Business at Houston Christian University.
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Equipping Over 400K Business Leaders for Marketplace Ministry (w/ Rick Boxx) 03.08.2026 30minOn this episode, we’re joined by Rick Boxx. Rick Boxx is the CEO and Founder of Unconventional Business Network. UBN is a nonprofit founded in 2001 that has equipped over 400,000 business leaders in integrating their faith and the Bible with their work. Rick has a daily radio and email broadcast called “Integrity Moments” that reaches over 2 million leaders and is featured on over 200 radio stations. He’s authored seven books, including Unconventional Business. Rick is a former ... -
A Christ-Centered Company Serving the Native American Community (w/ John Harris) 20.07.2026 39minOn this episode, we’re joined by John Harris. John Harris is President of the Rocky Mountain Christian Chamber of Commerce and CEO of Thunderbird Jewelry and part of the ownership group of Thunderbird Supply Company (like Home Depot), which has been proudly serving the wholesale Native American jewelry and crafts industry since 1974. John is passionate about honoring Christ through business, serving the Native American community, and discipling the next generation of Kingdom-minded lea... -
Is Corporate America Hostile Toward Christians? (w/ Doug Napier) 06.07.2026 39minOn this episode, we’re joined by Doug Napier. Doug Napier is the Executive Chairman & CEO of 1792 Exchange, a non-profit organization whose mission is “helping businesses get back to business” by influencing American companies to advance principles including free speech, freedom of religion, and free enterprise. They are the go-to national resource for data, research, and analysis on corporate behavior and governance. Their flagship resources—the Corporate Bias Rating datab... -
Christian Foundations of American Prosperity (w/ Joseph Moore) 22.06.2026 41minOn this episode, we’re joined by Joseph Moore. Joseph Moore is an author, historian, and investor whose self-experimentation with history's wildest financial strategies made him financially independent in his mid-40s. His writing blends deep, unconventional insights with some of history's most hilarious stories and has appeared through HarperCollins, The New York Times, and other major outlets. His first book, from Oxford University Press, was praised as "extraordinary" and "witt... -
Connecting Christian Job Seekers with Christ-Centered Employers (w/ Andrew Crapuchettes) 08.06.2026 38minOn this episode, we’re joined by Andrew Crapuchettes. Andrew Crapuchettes is the founder and CEO of RedBalloon and a pioneering leader in labor market data analytics. With roots in Silicon Valley, he has built multiple successful tech companies and previously served as founding CEO of Emsi, now Lightcast. Andrew has spent over two decades helping shape how businesses, governments, and educators understand the workforce. Today, through RedBalloon, he’s leading a movement to connect valu... -
From Pastor to Marketplace Minister (w/ Lucas Sherraden) 25.05.2026 31minOn this episode, we’re joined by Lucas Sherraden. Lucas Sherraden is a leadership coach, entrepreneur, and author of The Uncaged Leader. With over two decades of experience building companies and coaching top performers, he helps leaders break free from internal patterns and lead with clarity, curiosity, and purpose. Blending neuroscience, psychology, and real-world business insight, Lucas equips leaders to move from burnout to intentional influence. He also hosts the Built HOW podcast... -
Leading With Faith in the Logistics Industry (w/ Todd Stewart) 11.05.2026 31minOn this episode, we’re joined by Todd Stewart. Todd Stewart is a follower of Christ and former CEO of Gulf Winds, where he led with a bold conviction: put God first, and trust the results. Starting as a forklift operator, Todd rose to lead and eventually sell the company, all while integrating faith and business. Under his leadership, the company’s mission statement was “To glorify God by providing world-class logistics services through continual investment in our people, clients, comm... -
Virtual Assistants for Christ-Centered Companies (w/ Mary Elaine Baker) 27.04.2026 36minOn this episode, we’re joined by Mary Elaine Baker. Mary Elaine (along with her husband Brett) co-founded VAUSA®, a virtual assistant staffing company that helps businesses grow by providing remote team members, while intentionally integrating Christian values into how they operate. https://hirevausa.com/ Download the Freedom Framework Integration Plan: https://hirevausa65705.activehosted.com/f/59 Send us Fan Mail Thanks for listening, and keep partnering with God in... -
Getting the Best Results from AI (w/ Mike Burkesmith) 13.04.2026 30minOn this episode, Darren sits down with BestResults.AI founder Mike Burkesmith to discuss how Christians can achieve AI productivity gains without sacrificing authentic human connection. He and his company specialize in helping companies learn how to get the best possible outcomes from AI. Send us Fan Mail Thanks for listening, and keep partnering with God in your business. And don’t forget to check out our sponsor at HighBridgeBooks.com. And feel free to contact me direct... -
The Jesus Way Through Business Crisis (w/ Heather Wilson) 30.03.2026 49minOn this episode, Darren sits down with Heather Wilson to discuss her journey of building GiveSendGo.com as a Christ-centered company. She shares the remarkable story of her platform getting hacked, which was followed by a miraculous story of forgiveness and provision. Send us Fan Mail Thanks for listening, and keep partnering with God in your business. And don’t forget to check out our sponsor at HighBridgeBooks.com. And feel free to contact me directly at darren@highbridgebooks... -
Multiplying Christ-Centered Business Leaders (w/ Kandace Brands) 16.03.2026 30minOn this episode, Darren sits down with Kandace Brands (business instructor at Dordt University) to discuss how she is leveraging The Christ-Centered Company book and assessment to teach biblical business to hundreds of business students who are, in turn, responsible for sharing the framework with hundreds of business owners and executives. Send us Fan Mail Thanks for listening, and keep partnering with God in your business. And don’t forget to check out our sponsor at HighBridge... -
Leading with Brain Science and Biblical Purpose (w/ Kim Hanson) 23.02.2026 34minOn this episode, Darren sits down with LearningRx CEO Kim Hanson to discuss the Kingdom impact made through LearningRx’s 178 brain training centers around the world. Send us Fan Mail Thanks for listening, and keep partnering with God in your business. And don’t forget to check out our sponsor at HighBridgeBooks.com. And feel free to contact me directly at darren@highbridgebooks.com if you’re interested in writing, publishing, and selling a book. -
Fatherhood and Biblical Entrepreneurship (w/ Adam La Barr, Sr.) 09.02.2026 37minOn this episode, Darren sits down with Adam La Barr to discuss his journey in simultaneously raising kids and businesses for the glory of God. Send us Fan Mail Thanks for listening, and keep partnering with God in your business. And don’t forget to check out our sponsor at HighBridgeBooks.com. And feel free to contact me directly at darren@highbridgebooks.com if you’re interested in writing, publishing, and selling a book. -
Christ-Centered HVAC Distribution Company (w/ Jeff Wallace) 28.01.2026 29minOn this episode, Darren sits down with Jeff Wallace (CEO of Team Air Distributing) to discuss how he’s cultivating a Christ-centered company with 311 employees in which employees bear each other’s burdens during life’s darkest seasons. Send us Fan Mail Thanks for listening, and keep partnering with God in your business. And don’t forget to check out our sponsor at HighBridgeBooks.com. And feel free to contact me directly at darren@highbridgebooks.com if you’re interested in writ... -
Overcoming Sales Anxiety with Jesus (w/ Andee Hart) 05.01.2026 29minOn this episode, Darren sits down with Andee Hart to discuss her journey from Fortune 500 sales exec to the owner of a successful, Christ-centered wholesale candle company. Send us Fan Mail Thanks for listening, and keep partnering with God in your business. And don’t forget to check out our sponsor at HighBridgeBooks.com. And feel free to contact me directly at darren@highbridgebooks.com if you’re interested in writing, publishing, and selling a bo... -
Miracles in the Marketplace (w/ Matt Flegler) 22.12.2025 35minOn this episode, Darren sits down with Matt Flegler to hear Matt’s astonishing accounts of God’s miraculous power at work in business. Send us Fan Mail Thanks for listening, and keep partnering with God in your business. And don’t forget to check out our sponsor at HighBridgeBooks.com. And feel free to contact me directly at darren@highbridgebooks.com if you’re interested in writing, publishing, and selling a book. -
AI, Robotics, and the Labor Crisis (w/ Matthew Chang, PE) 08.12.2025 41minOn this episode, Darren sits down with Matthew Chang (Founder of Chang Robotics) to discuss AI, robotics, and the impending labor crisis from a Christian perspective. Send us Fan Mail Thanks for listening, and keep partnering with God in your business. And don’t forget to check out our sponsor at HighBridgeBooks.com. And feel free to contact me directly at darren@highbridgebooks.com if you’re interested in writing, publishing, and selling a book. -
Christians Who Founded First Certified Regenerative Farm in U.S. (w/ Blake and Stephanie Alexandre) 24.11.2025 36minOn this episode, Darren sits down with Blake and Stephanie Alexandre (founders of the first certified regenerative farm in the U.S.) to discuss their entrepreneurial journey and Christian business leaders’ God-given responsibility to care for the environment. Send us Fan Mail Thanks for listening, and keep partnering with God in your business. And don’t forget to check out our sponsor at HighBridgeBooks.com. And feel free to contact me directly at darren@highbridgebooks.com if y... -
Faith-First Entrepreneurship (w/ Stefanie Gass) 10.11.2025 37minOn this episode, Darren sits down with Stefanie Gass to discuss her faith-first entrepreneurial journey as podcast coach, boy mom, and seven-figure CEO.Send us Fan Mail Thanks for listening, and keep partnering with God in your business. And don’t forget to check out our sponsor at HighBridgeBooks.com. And feel free to contact me directly at darren@highbridgebooks.com if you’re interested in writing, publishing, and selling a book. -
$30 Million Company w/ Half Ex-Convicts (w/ Scott Gates) 27.10.2025 45minOn this episode, Darren sits down with Scott Gates (President of Awake Window & Door Co.) to discuss his company’s bold hiring model: more than half its workforce is made up of formerly incarcerated individuals. Send us Fan Mail Thanks for listening, and keep partnering with God in your business. And don’t forget to check out our sponsor at HighBridgeBooks.com. And feel free to contact me directly at darren@highbridgebooks.com if you’re interested in writing, publishin...
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