Faith Forward Leadership

"God wastes nothing." - Joan Maxwell, president and co-founder of Regulator Marine How did a history major and an agronomist end up founding a culture-rich, God-honoring, boat-building business? Listen to Joan Maxwell, president and co-founder of Regulator Marine, share how she and her husband started Regulator Marine in 1988. Learn how they intertwine faith and business to create a culture rooted...

“You need to be a Fear-Not Leader.” -Rusty Bland, president of KeHE Cares Foundation; "Performance and abiding are congruous." // Rusty Bland shares his 20+ year journey at KeHE, exploring how faith, leadership, and organizational culture intertwine. Discover practical frameworks for integrating faith at work, the importance of wholeness in leadership, and the vision for a kingdom-oriented busines...

"If you see a need, you have been called." – Christie Luther, founder and executive director of RISE Program // "Follow His voice, even if it looks crazy." // Discover how Christie Luther turned personal tragedy into a life-changing ministry empowering incarcerated women through cosmetology, faith, and community support. This episode highlights the power of faith-driven initiatives to foster heali...

“I used to worship my work and now I use my work as worship.” -Krystal Parker, President of the US Christian Chamber of Commerce // Becca Spradlin and Krystal Parker discuss the intersection of faith and business, focusing on the U.S. Christian Chamber of Commerce. They explore the significance of Christian businesses in the U.S. market and the challenges faced by leaders in the Christian business...

"Risk wisely. I don't think we take enough risk in our life." // "The start of a high impact life is really to understand we're not the owner, we're the steward. Really get that burned into your soul." // "Work diligently. Live simply. Give generously. Risk wisely. Love unconditionally." - Pete Ochs, Capital III Pete Ochs shares his journey from success and significance to surrender, emphasizing t...

“We're never done as leaders. That's the tiring part. You get good, and then you lose sight of things… You’re never done.” // "If ministry and faithfulness only happen when you've got free time and margin, it won't happen.” // “My work was not a distraction or barrier to my intimacy with God. It was actually the context of me working it out.” – Mike Sharrow, CEO of C12 In this episode, Mike Sharro...

“Be a pipeline, not a storage tank.” // “God may be saying to do something different with your personal finances or with your business than what you thought before. … Pay attention to the whisper and lean into that. Keep asking questions. … Once you have that answer, do not back down. Don't let anybody talk you out of it. Go do it. And there will be blessings that you can't see for you, for your f...

“Faith is force multiplier for good.” – Lisa Nichols, CEO and co-founder of Technology Partners // “AI: Every CIO I know is trying to figure out how much is hype… It’s real and it’s not going away…. The people who learn to leverage AI may replace the people who do not.” // Lisa shares her journey of co-founding Technology Partners with her husband, Greg, and how their faith has been central to the...

“I have a bigger congregation than my pastor with people that I touch. That's a huge difference when you consider the responsibility you have.” // Dom DeLuca, president of New England Temperature Solutions, shares about his journey in integrating faith into his business, including his recent sale of the company. He highlights his experiences with C12, a Christian entrepreneur group, and discusses...

“I have seen 150 CEO transitions … about half of them have gone badly.” // “Legacy is in the people and in the values and culture of the organization. The strategy keeps changing.” // Steve Woodworth shares his experience with leadership transitions in both the nonprofit and business sectors. He discusses the challenges and insights that led him to write Lost in Transition, a book that addresses c...