Whitestone Podcast

Have you been in a marketing meeting at work where the words Jesus and brand are both used in the same sentence? If so, it’s likely that Jesus’s name was used in vain, as a swear word! But the fact is, the most powerful and unique brand in history, around the globe, is the name of Jesus further evidenced by the symbol of the Cross. That’s right, as Paul said: Christ and Him crucified! Join Kevin a...

The story of Ada Lovelace is one of the most unusual in history. She was more than a century ahead of the era of Bill Gates and Steve Jobs! So, just who is Ada Lovelace and why do you know little to nothing about her? And does her life have relevance for the way we live our lives today? Join Kevin as he unfolds the life story and contributions of Ada Lovelace! // Download this episode's Appli...

You’re not really in total charge of all your finances, right? You know that, because you are required to pay income taxes each year on the income you earn. Unsurprisingly, the U.S. government is considered by some to be an unwelcome financial partner in their personal finances. But isn’t paying taxes in a country like America actually a privilege? Join Kevin as he offers key background and a part...

So, how precarious is your organization’s position in the supply chain you are designed to succeed in? How about your workplace? How about your church? Are they full of fruit-killing bureaucracy with little to no connection to the supply chain? Are all those layers of management really fruitful? In short, are you following the crucial necessity that “the vertical must serve the horizontal”…? Join...

So, what do you need to “unlearn” to live the fullness of Christ in your life? What did the Apostle Paul have to unlearn? What are the key elements to “the art and fruitful practice of unlearning?” Join Kevin as we dive into one of the most neglected mindsets and practical action that can help us to the fullest life in Christ!  // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and...

“Love the sinner, hate the sin.” Boy oh boy, that’s advice much easier given to others than taken from others, especially when the sin is grievous and very hurtful to you or someone close to you. And in the America in the current era, we are seeing just how difficult following that path can be. But there’s nothing new under the sun. Join Kevin as we look at just what the Bible instructs for us to...

The ultimate model for Christians in the Old Testament is Abraham: his faith and his responses to events. And that was definitely true in the case of the Melchizedek Event. How does Abraham’s unique placement and actions in history…after the Fall and the Flood but before Moses and the Law and Israel…help us to more fully understand the opportune fullness of a life of faith in Christ, the King-Prie...

The foundation of fruitfulness for the 21st century is being a knowledge worker with a keen mix of past, present, and future. But, wait, just what is a knowledge worker? Join Kevin as we work to corral this core identity that is so necessary for our continuous impact for excellence both in our workplaces and for the Kingdom. // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PD...

Quick, exactly what is “differentiation” in marketing? For that matter, what’s the greatest differentiation you’ve ever seen? Well, truly legitimate differentiation is exactly what you have put your faith in—faith in Christ and Him crucified! But like with virtually all successes in implementing differentiation, knockoffs to the true Gospel abound. Join Kevin as he takes a fascinating look at “cap...

The story of the extraordinary Harry Guggenheim is one of the most engaging American stories of the last century. What many amazing endeavors did this remarkable human being do…and to what end? What was his impact and his destiny? Join Kevin as we dive into the amazing life of Harry Guggenheim! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

Have you heard of Frozen Dead Guy Days ? Yes, that’s a real event every year that celebrates “Grandpa Bredo,” a frozen corpse! But is that really Bredo’s true legacy? Join Kevin as we consider gaining and sustaining true legacy as followers of Jesus…and doing that in the midst of both a highly distracted world and a sometimes-distracted church! // Download this episode's Application & Act...

So, how about that Malcolm McLean? Oh…? You haven’t heard of Malcolm McLean, a man whose work has resulted in economic betterment for many hundreds of millions of people for decades? No surprise there. The story of McLean’s work is buried in many items on the shelves of the nearest Walmart and has pervasively impacted the world. Join Kevin in a fascinating rendering of McLean’s world of impacting...

Let’s face it…decision-making in many organizations can and often does get off-track pretty easily. In fact, it can outwardly look good as a process, but the underlying assumptions about sources and data and inputs and conclusions are flawed. The amazing thing is, Jesus taught directly on this type of flawed thinking—and He did that in a way that is helpful in all our decision-making. Join Kevin a...

America is chock full of people who like to consider themselves impactful leaders. But what are they stewards of? Thriving businesses? A unique long-term vision? The Great Commission? Or is it all just a multi-decade, ego-centric quest for being perceived as a leader? Join Kevin as we take a look at one of the most important truths gleaned from the Bible: leadership exists to serve stewardship! //...

Abraham lived an amazing life of faith and blessing. But it wasn’t all a bed or roses—and that was at least partly because of troubles brought upon as Abraham became entwined with a key family member, Lot. Who among us doesn’t know that families can have a lot of upside potential and a lot of downside potential? Well, Abraham’s nephew Lot was a whole lot of downside. Join Kevin as we explore God’s...

The Hardy Boys mystery series. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s detective Sherlock Holmes’ adventures. The Apostle Paul revealing spiritual truths. Over the years, what has your reading list looked like…the solving of fictional mysteries or spiritual mysteries? What’s it look like today? Why? Join Kevin as he discusses true and untrue mysteries being solved, with special emphasis on the Apostle Paul and h...

So how’s your strategic marketing? Is your enterprise—whether a business or a nonprofit—ahead of the competitive wolves? Well, there’s one proven way to start assessing and then handling that. Join Kevin as he takes a lengthy trip to the movies to unfold the framework of the classic marketing mix of product, price, place, and promotion. That’s what leaders must navigate and master in order to flou...

Where and how do you learn highly technical information? One of the most amazing millennia-old answers came from the pen of African American scientist George Washington Carver, one of the most famous men in America in the first half of the 20th century. Bluntly, Carver believed such knowledge comes from God. Are we too sophisticated to believe that now? Join Kevin as we dive into the amazing life...

Have you heard the stock-market idea of “priced for perfection?” That’s often used when people believe that a high-flying stock is due for a big drop. But are they always right? And how might “priced for perfection” apply in other areas of our decision-making? Join Kevin as we dip into “priced for perfection” in really practical ways, including the practical decision for Christ! // Download this e...

Supply chain is one of the most important inflection points of an enterprise’s success…and the COVID era has reminded us that many dimensions of supply chain are not in our control. Just how should we think about supply chain in our businesses, nonprofits and churches? Join Kevin as the he addresses this key area that even the smallest enterprise must deal with—the perpetual reconfiguration and re...

“I don’t know” can be liberating words for both the speaker and the hearer. But we don’t hear that very often from all of those “experts” lined up for our media consumption! Does this information age validate that there are a lot more experts nowadays…or fewer true experts because the data set is so much larger? Join Kevin as he discusses the scarcity and the importance of the phrase “I don’t know...

Are you in the business of honestly, earnestly appealing to God’s will, even if contrary to your desires voiced in the same prayer? Well, that’s the model Jesus gave us at one of the most momentous events in all of history. And that approach is what Jesus taught the Twelve.  Join Kevin as he unpacks the most powerful words ever spoken—and how we can and should invoke those same words every day!  /...

Abraham lived and died before the Law of Moses was given. Yet he was known for his amazing obedience. Like Abraham, born-again believers are “not under the law” of Moses. But so many Christians focus on obedience to the Law rather than faith. Join Kevin as we unpack Abraham’s amazing “occupying” obedience to God by faith…and consider our amazing opportunities! // Download this episode's Appli...

Do you recall the factors of production? Well, that’s from the basic economics that each and every one of us have had to grapple with to succeed in our enterprises! But in this episode, Kevin tells us that the landscape has really changed the last couple of decades. Join him as he unpacks 21st century factors of production essential for both our workplace success and our personal success! // Downl...

There is not a stronger argument for strategic marketing as totally necessary for organizational success than the foundation of “Christ and Him crucified” for the Great Commission. So, just how did Jesus revolutionize the concept of marketing “utility,” and what lessons can we draw from that?  Join Kevin as he explores the crucial foundation of utilities to overall marketing success…in our churche...