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Exploring the Marketplace

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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 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 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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English


Episodes

Real Life Top Gun Shares How to Hear From God About Your Business with Ed Rush

3/27/2024
Best of Season 3! Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson bring to the conversation, Ed Rush. Ed Rush is a fighter pilot and an author of a new book called: God Talks Back. Ed’s passion is to show entrepreneurs how to use their messages to change the world by creating more income and impact. His mission is to connect you with God and let Him do the rest because. Tune in as Shawn, Bob and Ed discuss how he transitioned from a fighter pilot into an entrepreneur; he teaches how to re-code your brain by changing your thought patterns and taking the prophetic and putting it into the practical by renewing your mind. Ed shares how the biggest disappointment in his life turned out to be the best thing that ever happened to him and how to have a friendship with God even when you’ve made a million mistakes. If we really begin to understand who we are, we could change the world. Tune in! https://godtalks.com/ coaching@edrush.com

Duration:00:32:13

God Will Grow Your Business with Britney and Joshua Arcenaux (S:3 - Ep 73)

3/20/2024
Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson interview, Joshua and Britney Arceneaux. Britney and Joshua are founders of Flying Cow which offers a variety of skincare products (balms, serums, soaps) from tallow aka “cow fat” and essential oils to help with a variety of skincare issues. Tune in as Shawn, Bob, Britney and Joshua share how it all started with Britney after having 4 babies, her cystic acne was painful and frustrating. As a last resort, she tried tallow. After using it for a while, she had less acne and her skin felt so good! She realized she found her answer! Hear the amazing God story behind their business which started as a little skincare company in their kitchen in 2017, to now running a thriving online shop with 3 brick and mortar stores all over Texas. Tune in! www.flyingcowtallow.com

Duration:00:28:54

A Movement of Godly Men with Ken Harrison (S:3 - Ep 72)

3/13/2024
Best of Season 3! Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson interview Promise Keepers, CEO Ken Harrison. Ken is an Author and Speaker, volunteer chairman and CEO of Promise Keepers where he works to inspire men to be bold, faithful and godly fathers and husbands. Tune in as Shawn, Bob and Ken discuss how he went from being a police officer, to real estate, to CEO of Promise Keepers. Ken shares how he learned through a painful situation in his business, how he persevered during these hard seasons, and ultimately how God turned it around. Ken shares how Promise Keepers was never on his grid, but God opened this door when He gave God his yes. His passion is to see a movement of men coming together, living boldly for Christ and family. Tune in!

Duration:00:34:23

The Exorcist Files with Ryan Bethea (S:3 - Ep 71)

3/6/2024
Best of Season 3! Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson interview Ryan Bethea. Ryan is a serial entrepreneur, producer, and podcast host of the hit series “The Exorcist Files”. Ryan runs Assembly72 a digital marketing and content creation agency and has created assets and strategies for dozens of digital campaigns for several best-selling authors, brands, and even feature films. Tune in as Shawn, Bob and Ryan share how in his life and business, he had to say no to some good things so the right things would open up and how God can even redeem your lost or wasted time. Ryan discusses how he started the podcast The Exorcist Files due to exploring an alarming increase in the number of reported demonic possessions with renowned exorcist Father Carlos Martins. God’s path for you may look different than what you thought, but God can get you where you need to be. Tune in! exorcistfiles.tv

Duration:00:36:26

Unlocking All You Were Created To Be with Steve Chua (S:3 - Ep 70)

2/28/2024
Best of Season 3! Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson interview Steve Chua. Steve, alongside his wife Barbara, serves as the Founding Pastor of Life as One Church in Claremont, California. He is passionate about transformation on an individual and societal level and carries a powerful message of identity and destiny. Steve has taken his experience and wisdom into the marketplace as an executive life and leadership coach has been used to bring Kingdom insights, strategies and wisdom to executive leaders of multi-million and billion dollar companies. Tune in as Shawn, Bob and Steve discuss how to navigate during difficult times and bring Heaven into your situation. The harvest is in the marketplace and we need to learn to translate heaven to earth to people who are looking for Kingdom wisdom. Steve shares how he has been positioned to serve in the marketplace influencing leaders to transform their lives so that they can transform the world. If you are needing a breakthrough in your life, tune in! www.stevechuaintl.com www.insightoutcorp.com www.stevechua.net

Duration:00:28:32

The Misunderstood Concept of Failure with Bryant Ellis (S:3 - Ep 69)

2/21/2024
Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson interview Bryant Ellis. Bryant is an Author, a self-made entrepreneur and founder of “The Adventure Challenge”, has a podcast called “The Bryant Ellis Show” and is a Forbes 30 under 30 honoree. Tune in as Shawn, Bob and Bryant discuss the catalyst for writing his book “Hello My Name Is Failure” and how his own fear of failure is what walked him into overcoming. Bryant shares how you can discover an original perspective on life's hurdles and how to rewrite your own narrative and let your failures light your way to success. Bryant shares the difference between those who succeed and those who do not can be narrowed down to a common trait: those who see "failure" as the end, and those who understand failure to be an education for their future success. Tune in!

Duration:00:25:52

God Wants to Entrust You With a Profound Life with Melissa Hughes ( S:3 - Ep 68)

2/14/2024
Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson interview Melissa Hughes. Melissa is a TikTok influencer, international speaker and bestselling author of “She Can Laugh” along with children’s book: “Mommy Loves You When”. Melissa has been featured on The Kelly Clarkson Show and featured on the New York Times Best Seller “Primal Scream” on NBC. Tune in as Shawn, Bob and Melissa share how she was in a place feeling stuck when God began to speak to her about posting videos online. Her first video generated 22 million views and ended up on the Kelly Clarkson Show. Melissa launched a business into entrepreneurship with NO IDEA what she was doing. This year, she hit 6 figures in her business and by God's GRACE - he has helped her every step of the way! Now Melissa helps Christian entrepreneurs use video to grow their personal brand online and speak on stage to share their story and business. Tune in! Here is the link to the freebie! https://melissa-hughes.mykajabi.com/personalbrand 20% off coupon (coupon code: MARKETPLACE) for your listeners to The Social Media Mentorship: https://melissaleahughes.com/social-media-mentorship She Can Share Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/7dqnleFO6VKeQOLzKArKeB?si=45706b9b07fb4594

Duration:00:28:26

Healing from Suicidal Ideation to Leading in AR/AI with Luke Richey (S:3 - Ep 67)

2/7/2024
Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson interview Luke Richey. Luke founded Gravity Jack, Inc. with the vision of mobile-based augmented reality, now the oldest AR company in the USA. He quickly established the company as a leader in the space, with a strong patent portfolio, dedicated research team, and a top-tier client roster. Tune in as Shawn, Bob and Luke share how he struggled with suicidal ideation for 40 years, when one encounter with God totally healed his broken mind and reprogrammed him to now help others. Luke shares how God led him into the controversial spaces of AR/AI, how it should not be feared, why AR/AI is important, and the different ways Luke uses them to help advance His kingdom! Tune in! https://www.gravityjack.com

Duration:00:39:49

God Is Using AR/AI with Jennifer Richey (S:3 - Ep 66)

1/31/2024
Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson interview Jennifer Richey. Jennifer is a technology futurist and entrepreneur, Her first foray into technology was as the CFO of Tometa Software. From this, Jennifer went on to assume the same role at PlayXpert, a gaming company which helped spearhead the formation of Gravity Jack. Tune in as Shawn, Bob and Jennifer discuss how God encountered her that anchored her deeply in Him that changed her marriage and their business. Hear amazing stories of how God stepped in their business at the last minute but it was exactly what they needed. Jennifer shares some of the common misconceptions of AI/AR, how it should not be feared but used as a tool that we can use to advance His Kingdom. Tune in! www.gravityjack.com https://bit.ly/3Q0wnPo iTunes: http://apple.co/2A6QJRz Google Podcast: http://bit.ly/2L3dvRa

Duration:00:31:55

Rebranding Christianity with Mike Hogan (S:3 - Ep 65)

1/24/2024
Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson interview Mike Hogan. Mike is a business executive and brand marketing expert. He has led some of the world's largest brands as Chief Marketing Officer and brand strategy consultant, including Frito-Lay, GameStop, Microsoft, Campus Crusade and Feed the Children. Tune in as Shawn, Bob and Mike discuss how when the world’s most important brand “Christianity” loses its way, what happened, and what’s the way back? Mike shares the purpose behind his book “Rebranding Christianity” to help you recover that focus. In the rebranding, with a wedding of grace, love and a changed way of relating, the people of God can better represent the heart of the God they love. Mike shares how brands lose the trust of their audience and once lost, how that trust can be regained. It’s time for Christianity to return to its true intention. It’s time for a rebrand. Tune in! https://rebrandingchristianity.org

Duration:00:31:48

When Your Heart Follows God, He Won’t Let You Fall with Cody Bobay (S:3 - Ep 64)

1/17/2024
Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson interview Cody Bobay. Cody is a man after God’s heart, an Actor in an aspiring action Hero film, an Author of the Soulcon series as well as releasing a new book in January! Tune in as Shawn, Bob and Cody discuss when the Lord called him from ministry into full time acting and his mandate to focus fully on the arts. Cody shares how he began to see the Lord work in incredible ways and his prophetic calling continued as an Actor and an Author. Cody shares the encounter he had with the Lord that inspired his new book: RAK CHAZAK. Tune in!

Duration:00:32:57

God Will Build Your Product Line with Tim Eaton (S:3 - Ep 63)

1/12/2024
Today on Exploring the Marketplace with Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson brings to the conversation, Tim Eaton. Tim Eaton is the CEO and co-founder of NutraMedix, a company that manufactures herbal remedies and supplements that are sold to healthcare professionals and consumers in over 100 countries. Tune in as Shawn, Bob and Tim discuss how he got started in NutraMedix, the prophetic words he received and how he transitioned from being a full-time missionary to starting a business with the purpose of funding ministries in Peru. Tim shares some amazing stories of how the Holy Spirit gifted a doctor friend of his the ability to identify through word of knowledge, plants in the Peruvian jungle and the amazing story on how God has built a product line. Tune in! https://www.nutramedix.com https://bit.ly/3Q0wnPo iTunes: http://apple.co/2A6QJRz Google Podcast: http://bit.ly/2L3dvRa

Duration:00:33:40

When God Wants You Somewhere, He Makes A Path For You with Dr. Ashley Tauriac (S:3 - Ep 62)

1/3/2024
Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson interview Dr. Ashley Tauriac. Dr Ashley finished her medical training at Vanderbilt, and currently works with newborns and teaching at the local medical school and loves encouraging others to discover and grow in their God given purpose. Tune in as Shawn, Bob and Ashley discuss how her pre med adviser told her she was not a good-enough candidate for Vanderbilt School of Medicine, and that she should withdraw her application. Vanderbilt School of Medicine not only accepted Ashley, but also gave her a full scholarship. Ashley shares about how she got sick with bacterial meningitis, the miracle it was for the doctor with a brain injury to finish training with no patients lost, no wrongful treatments done, and no lawsuits filed. Ashley realizes It was not regular, and it was not just her- it was her getting to see God anoint her work in a way never expected. Tune in!

Duration:00:27:32

Pastor and Tech Guru Provide a Path to Sustaining a Soulful Life with Rusty Rueff and Terry Brisbane (S:3 - Ep 61)

12/27/2023
Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson bring to the conversation, Rusty Rueff and Terry Brisbane. Terry is the lead pastor of Cornerstone and he is a co-founder and co-host of The Faith Driven Entrepreneur podcast, as well as an author. Rusty is a well known technology executive, startup advisor and thought leader. He has served on numerous corporate boards of directors and has been the leader of both the GRAMMY Foundation Board and The American Conservatory Theater Board. Tune in as Shawn, Bob, Rusty and Terry discuss how this Pastor and Tech guru teamed up and wrote a book called The Faith Code which offers a unique antidote to the most urgent spiritual and cultural ailments of our time. Terry and Rusty share how to combine moral and ethical counsel with the pioneering tactics of entrepreneurship and community building and what it takes to live a full life while simultaneously becoming people who contribute to the world around us. Tune in! https://thefaithcode.com/ https://www.cornerstonesf.org/

Duration:00:35:02

Politics for People Who Hate Politics with Denise Gitsham (S:3 - Ep 60)

12/20/2023
Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson bring to the conversation Denise Gitsham. Denise is a Lawyer and speaker ranging on topics from business, leadership and faith. She has served as a presidential appointee at the White House and the US Department of Justice, as well as a law clerk in the US Senate. Denise appears regularly on national news outlets as a political commentator, and remains heavily engaged in campaigns at the federal, state, and local levels. Her first book, "Politics for People Who Hate Politics: How to Engage without Losing Your Friends or Selling Your Soul” available now. Tune in as Shawn, Bob and Denise discuss how God opened doors for her to run for Congress in San Diego 2016. God revealed to Denise she didn’t have the heart posture He required of a public servant operating in His name. Since then God has been rewiring her heart by teaching her how to do politics as a disciple of Jesus focused on speaking the truth in love, and being more committed to Kingdom principles than partisan positions. Denise shares the process behind her new book, the rejections she faced up front, but the whole point to help Christians extract themselves from the partisan grind, and advocate for things from a Kingdom perspective. Tune in! www.denisegracegitsham.com

Duration:00:32:35

Taking the Steps to Starting a Podcast with Jenilee Samuel ( S:3 - Ep 59)

12/13/2023
Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson interview Jenilee Samuel. Jenilee is the host of Java with Jen Podcast where she normalizes learning how to hear God’s voice for her Christian audience. She has a globally ranked top 1% podcast program that is listened to in over 87 countries. Tune in as Shawn, Bob and Jenilee discuss how she got into hosting her own podcast and now coaching others to build their own podcasting platforms. Jenilee shares how she created Imagine Media Podcast Network and that her passion for coaching podcasters is to get 100,000 Christian voices on the airwaves to reach as many people around the world as possible, while empowering them to build a platform to steward their gifts and the message God has given them to bring to the nations. Tune in! https://msha.ke/javawithjen/

Duration:00:33:28

God Is Moving In The Gaming Industry with Brent Dusing (S:3 - Ep 58)

12/6/2023
Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson interview Brent Dusing. Brent is the CEO and founder of TruPlay, a gaming platform created to bring high-quality, fun and biblically-sound entertainment to audiences worldwide. Over his career, Dusing has been featured on CNN, Fox News, ABC News, The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, USA Today, Entertainment Weekly and other news media. Dusing has a bachelor's degree in economics from Harvard University. Tune in as Shawn, Bob and Brent discuss how he got into the world of gaming and his desire to invent games that include a redemptive purpose and integrate those games onto a platform. Brent shares all of the “impossibilities” that he faced and all of the “it can't be done”, but ultimately how God did it anyways. These stories will inspire you to go after the dream God has placed in your heart. Tune in! Affiliate Links: https://www.truplaygames.com/?via=shawnDiscord: discord.com/invite/truplay Instagram: instagram.com/truplaygames Facebook: facebook.com/truplaygames YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCutwcoaalmdoIoxaZ2coQhA Twitter or X: twitter.com/TruplayG LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/truplay

Duration:00:33:24

Know Your Worth with Alex Sezer (S:3 - Ep 57)

11/29/2023
Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson interview Alex Sezer Jr. From the football field to the boardroom, Alex is an Author and the CEO of Alex Sezer Ventures which is revolutionizing businesses with Biblical truths. Shortly after, Alex became the President of two multi-million dollar real estate companies and scaled his personal portfolio to 340 units creatively, using $0 out of his pocket. Tune in as Shawn, Bob and Alex discuss the doors God opened for him to impact the education system, the passion and importance, and the why behind his decision. Alex talks about how to maintain honor in the midst of hard situations and how to let your character shine before all men. Tune in! https://alexsezer.com

Duration:00:32:13

Defeat Fear with Effortless Faith with Barry Meguiar (S:3 - Ep 56)

11/22/2023
Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson interview Barry Meguiar. Barry is the President of Meguiar’s Car Was, the No. 1 car wax in America, the Founder/President of IgniteAmerica, host of Ignite Your Life Television, the Ignite with Barry Meguiar podcast and Ignite with Barry Meguiar one-minute radio features that air on over 800 Christian radio stations. Barry is an Author with his book “Ignite Your Life” tracking at the No. 1 selling in “Christian Inspirational '' on Amazon’s Best Seller List. Tune in as Shawn, Bob and Barry discuss how sharing his faith daily has become his number one life commission and why most Christians’s are not sharing their faith today. Barry shares why over 80% of Americans are living in fear and how to defeat fear with effortless faith. Tune in!! IgniteAmerica.com

Duration:00:28:35

Helping to Mentor the Next Generation with Michael McIntyre (S:3 - Ep 55)

11/15/2023
Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson interview Michael McIntyre. Michael has coached and consulted with hundreds of entrepreneurs and C-level executives to increase revenue substantially while reducing costs for maximum bottom line profit impact. Michael has authored and published two books, “The Authentic Salesman “ and “Next Level Life”. Michael has created over 175 millionaires and has impacted the lives of thousands of people through his coaching and training. Tune in as Shawn, Bob and Michael discuss epic stories of breakthroughs in his own life and business. Michael shares how this new movement is turning into a TV show and the motivation behind the success and stories of breakthroughs that are happening right now. Tune in! https://themichaelmcintyre.com https://echoesofcreation.life/ Use coupon code: BOLZ

Duration:00:34:03