A Theology of Hustle

[ep 37] I met Yahir Vergara while running the Refresh Chicago conference (refreshchicago.net) at Wheaton Bible Church (wheatonbible.org) in October. It can sometime be strange brining an entire conference into...

[ep 36] Jamie Aten (Ph. D., Indiana State University) is the Founder and Executive Director of the Humanitarian Disaster Institute and holds the Blanchard Chair of Humanitarian & Disaster Leadership. His...

[ep 35] Hallie Brand has a great story. In her early twenties she started a non profit called Dot for Schools. It grew like crazy and did amazing things. God...

[ep 34] Wynne Elder has just some amazing insight. She has walked a really amazing vocational life. We get into everything that she has done in this interview. Right now,...

[ep 33] Helen and Jeff Smith have been family friends for a long time. They are amazing people that have both experienced more than their share of loss. Helen’s story...

[ep 32] Andrew Schneidler has such an inspiring story. I have known Andrew and his wife Michele for a few years now. They are people with real passion for the...

[ep 31] John Mark McMillan has been one of may favorite musicians for a long time. His songs simply speak deeply to me. It was a really amazing experience to...

[ep 30] Today you get to hear my interview with Dr. Christina Crenshaw. This episode is great because cover a ton of topics. We talk moms in the workforce, her...

[ep 29] This interview with Anne Marie and Roger Jackson is so incredible. They are both designers. Anne Marie is a British surface designer and trend consultant based in Seattle. ...

[ep 28] This is an episode I have been looking forward to for a long time. I think a job like a sportscaster might get lost in the “working for...

[ep 27] Annie B. Jones owns The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in downtown Thomasville, Georgia, where she and her husband Jordan have lived since 2013. A Tallahassee, Florida, native, Annie...

[ep 26] Brandon and I first met playing basketball. He was known as a cool dude that did some rapping at church. I have also dabbled in some church rapping...

[ep 25] This interview with Shay Bocks is a really powerful one. She has such an amazing story of God’s grace and the reason behind the church. Shay is not...

[ep 24] I have been super excited about this episode for a while. Tish is a really good friend of mine. In fact, she was one of the first couple...

[ep 23] Skye Jethani is an award-winning author, speaker, consultant and ordained pastor. He also serves as the co-host of the popular Holy Post Podcast, a weekly show than blends...

[ep 22] Alison Cook, M.A., Ph. D. is a counselor, speaker, and writer who helps people become comfortable in their own skin and fully live out their God-given potential. She is...

[ep 21] Michelle McKinney is a “Dream Architect.”  That title is just one example of the intentionality and wisdom with which she approaches her business. Michelle is a coach for...

[ep 20] John Van Sloten is a Calgary pastor, teacher and writer. For 22 years he’s been living into an ancient/new Christian worldview that seeks to discern God’s voice in...

[ep 19] I can’t wait for you to hear from Cathey. She is my mother-in-law and has an incredible story. I am excited because she is my first episode to...

[ep 18] This interview with Jared Byas is a real can’t miss. We actually went to high school together and are different people today than we were then. Jared was...

[ep 17] Shawn Okpebholo is a really great guy to talk to. In addition to being very genuine he is a widely sought-after and award-winning composer. He has an amazing...

[ep 16] As soon as I saw Crystal Stine’s book Holy Hustle I knew that she had to be on the podcast. She is an author, speaker, and does marketing. I...

[ep 15] Hugo Saltijeral is the Associate Director of the Overnight Emergency Shelter at Hesed House. He has a passion for people going through homelessness. His ministry is serving people...

[ep 14] Sarah is someone JJ and I have gotten to know over the last couple of months. She is new to Life Church and we have found her to...

[ep 13] I am so excited to share this interview with Timothy Larsen with you. Tim is someone I have known and respected for a long time. He has been...