Integrate: Faith & Innovate

In this episode, we sit down with Emily Harburg, CEO and co-founder of PairUp. We talk about her journey as an entrepreneur, the transition of PairUp from being a mentorship-based startup to an AI-powered workplace knowledge-sharing tool, and her goals for the future. We also explore the challenges of adapting to changing market needs, the importance of listening to customers, the role of AI in en...

In this week's episode of Integrate: Faith & Innovate, we catch up with Wheaton alumnus Eric Bosshard, who is the CEO of Cleveland Research Company. He shares with us fond memories of his time at college, including the friends he made and the soccer team he played for. After graduating as a business economics major, Bosshard started working in the research business, driven by his passion for t...

Join us on a journey as we explore the captivating narratives of Gary and Brayden Gogis , a father-son duo, as they navigate the realms of app design, from crafting SpongeBob games to birthing a unique social media platform named Joybox. Tune in now to be encouraged and challenged! For more information on their work, please check out the links below: joyboxapp.com Spongebob Solitaire Pants #CFI #C...

In this episode of Integrate: Faith & Innovate, our guest host, Bob Doll, talks with Barry Rowan , author of " The Spiritual Art of Business .” They discuss Barry's journey of surrendering his life to Christ, which led to profound spiritual growth and insights into the intersection of faith and work. Through experiences of crisis, surrender, and compassion, Barry shares valuable lessons on lea...

In this week’s episode of Integrate: Faith & Innovate, we talk with Ethan Park, Partner, COO/CFO of Extract Capital. Ethan shares his journey from being born in South Korea, moving to Indiana, transitioning to Toronto, and embracing new challenges with faith and determination. Ethan's career trajectory took unexpected turns, from pursuing a degree in chemistry to venturing into investment bank...

In this episode of CFI: Faith & Integrate, we talk with Lu Dong , an entrepreneur based in Tokyo. We talk about his life journey and entrepreneurial experiences, life in Tokyo, his startup app, TakeMe, that connects tourists with the best restaurants in Japan, the challenges he faced during his entrepreneurial journey, and his deep reflection on faith and purpose in life. His journey epitomize...

This week on Integrate: Faith & Innovate, we talk with Mark Berg, Lead Adviser and Founder of Timothy Financial Counsel, Inc., who shares his journey from studying psychology to finding his passion in financial planning. Mark discusses the importance of following one's passion, making career pivots, and the role of faith in his life and business.  #CFIIntegrate #faithandwork #CF...

In this episode, our host, Tommy Lee, engages in a compelling conversation with Joyce Koo Dalrymple , a pastor, speaker, and podcast host. She is a multifaceted individual with a rich background spanning journalism, law, and ministry. Together, they explore Joyce's unique journey and how her diverse experiences have shaped her current role as a pastor and author. They also discuss the significant...

In this episode of Integrate: Faith & Innovate, our host, Tommy Lee, interviews Dr. Bill Thrasher, a lead faculty member in the Master's Program in Spiritual Formation and Discipleship at Moody Theological Seminary. They talk about the increasing need for spiritual formation in a post-Christian culture, the importance of the Holy Spirit in spiritual growth and prayer during pain and suffering,...

In this episode of Integrate: Faith & Innovate, our host, Tommy Lee, sits down with ⁠ Rebecca McLaughlin⁠ , and they discuss her life in Cambridge, her love for writing, and her journey as an author, focusing on her latest book ⁠, No Greater Love ⁠. Rebecca walks us through the highs and lows of friendship love—a love that’s been neglected and malnourished in our modern world. She draws especi...

In this episode of Integrate: Faith & Innovate, our host, Tommy Lee, sits down with author, editor, and speaker ⁠Drew Dyck.⁠ They talk about the process of publishing a book, the transformative power of written words and their impact on spiritual development, and how “showing up” and small acts of faithfulness change everything .  Drew also shares with us personal anecdotes and examples f...

In this episode of Integrate: Faith & Innovate, our host Hannah Stolze interviews Tracy Thomas, the Senior Vice President for Advancement at Biblica. Tracy details her faith journey and recalls when she decided to “live under the lordship of Christ instead of just the adjacentship of Christ.” She shares some of the struggles of being a Christian woman in leadership, highlighting the importance...

In this enriching conversation, our guest host, Chris Allen, interviews Dr. Artem Trotsyuk , an educator and investor. They delve into the realms of gene editing, faith-science integration, and the transformative power of innovation. Dr. Trotsyuk’s experiences offer valuable insights for individuals navigating their own paths, emphasizing the significance of faith in the face of uncertainty a...

This week on Integrate: Faith and Innovate, guest host Bob Doll sits down with the incredible Lauren Green McAfee, founder of Stand for Life, ministry director at Hobby Lobby, and author of the new book, "Beyond Our Control." They talk about Lauren and her husband, Michael's journey with adoption, infertility, illness, navigating unexpected circumstances, and the importance of finding hope in God'...

In this episode of Integrate: Faith & Innovate, we sit down with Dr. Ingrid Faro, coordinator of the MA in Old Testament program and visiting professor at Northern Seminary in Lisle, Illinois. She shares her journey of facing hardships, abuse, and struggles in her personal life. Despite the challenges, Dr. Faro found solace and strength in her faith in God. She emphasizes the need to acknowled...

In this episode of Integrate, we sit down with Tim Buhler, who shares his journey of amalgamating his engineering experience with ministry. He expounds on his work with a manufacturing company that employs inmates in a maximum-security prison. He highlights the importance of providing inmates with meaningful work and opportunities to build vocational and social skills; Tim also discusses success s...

This week on Integrate: Faith & Innovate, we speak with Ben Smithee, CEO of The Smithee Group. Ben explains his entrepreneurial background and his calling and journey in starting The Smithee Group. He also shares the importance of integrating faith and work, some practical ways he incorporates them, and how you can. Tune in now to learn more!

Join us as we speak with David Fleming, a 19-year-old Yale University student, Releevum (a trigger point release device) creator, and a two-time competitor on American Ninja Warrior. David shares his impactful insights on motivation, overcoming obstacles, and coping with pain.

Join us as we speak with Andrew Kemmetmueller, the Managing Director at Elevate Innovation. Andrew shares his background and passion for discovery. He describes his desire to bring others up and provides insights on how to build successful teams. Andrew concludes by sharing some of the projects Elevate is working on and their long-term goals.

Join us as we hear from Lauren Stibgen, an operations leader in the private wealth/family office industry. Lauren details her upbringing and how a career change led her to come to faith. She explains how her faith impacts her work in HR and influences how she leads and assesses performance. Lauren concludes by sharing how finding a community of Christian women has been an essential part of her fai...

Join us as we speak with Robin John, Founding Member and Chief Executive Officer of Eventide Asset Management. Robin explains the importance of companies who want to love and improve the world, outlines six stakeholders that are our neighbors in business, and provides a framework Eventide uses to help companies love their neighbors. Robin also shares his passion for investing and its power to chan...

As we commemorate the life of one of the 21st century's most influential church leaders, Tim Keller, today we are excited to share an interview that our guest host, Bob Doll, recently conducted with Collin Hansen, the author of the new book "Timothy Keller: His Spiritual and Intellectual Formation."

We hear from Heather Holleman, an associate teaching professor at Penn State. We explore her book: The Six Conversations: Pathways to Connecting in an Age of Isolation and Incivility . Heather explains the 4 key mindsets and 3 goals of conversation we need to have successful conversations. She details how we can ask questions in all the ways it means to be human. Heather concludes by describing ho...

Join us as we hear from Steve Goldsmith, the Head of Product at Atlassian. Steve shares his journey in the technology field, outlines his leadership style and desire to help team members grow and thrive, discusses some of the shifts in his company due to the pandemic, and concludes by sharing how his career opportunities have arisen through his faith in God. Don't miss out on this episode!

Join us as we hear from Luke Dooley, the President and CEO of OCEAN Programs. Luke shares about his current role at OCEAN, his vocational journey, and his passion for developing healthy leaders and sustainable businesses.