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Exploring the Marketplace
Hosted by Shawn Bolz · EN
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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From Striving to Surrender: Working With God, Not for Him with Nathaneal Vossler on Exploring the Marketplace (S:5 - Ep 29)
Jan 1900:43:01Tap to summarizeToday on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson tackle a struggle many leaders, creatives, and believers quietly carry: striving for God instead of working with God.This episode features guest Nathaniel Vossler, former CFO turned founder of Rhema Now, an app designed to help believers engage in listening prayer, group intensives, and Spirit-led coaching. In early 2025, Nathaniel stepped away from the corporate world after sensing God’s clear call into a new season—building this platform alongside his wife while raising their growing family in Idaho.Together, Shawn, Bob, and Nathaniel get practical about:Moving from pressure to presenceSaying no to good things that aren’t God thingsCreating Spirit-led rhythms for your calendar and decisionsHearing God clearly in real business and life transitionsLetting go of ego, overcommitment, and burnoutBuilding sustainably with God, not just for HimShawn and Bob also share personal stories of burnout, overextension, and the hard-earned wisdom that comes from learning to surrender control and trust God’s pace. This episode is an honest, hope-filled invitation to trade striving for peace—and rediscover what it looks like to walk in true partnership with the Holy Spirit.If you’re tired, driven, successful—but longing for peace—this conversation is for you.📌 New episodes every Monday📘 Learn how to hear God in your career: Wired to Hear🌍 Join the global conversation where faith shapes culture👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who needs encouragement this season.📌 Subscribe for weekly updates and prophetic insights from Shawn Bolz📲 Follow us on social: @ShawnBolz🎧 Available wherever you listen to podcastsWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mYTfBgjiH-IRSS: https://bit.ly/3Q0wnPoiTunes: http://apple.co/2A6QJRzGoogle Podcast: http://bit.ly/2L3dvRaSpotify: https://bit.ly/3U0ANGTCome join me on my Social Media:Facebook: ShawnbolzTwitter: ShawnBolzInstagram: ShawnBolzTikTok: ShawnBolzYouTube: ShawnBolzofficialYouTube: Exploring the Marketplace with Shawn and BobTake a class or attend an event at our Spiritual Growth Academy: Our 4 week classes and monthly events are designed to do the heavy lifting in your spiritual growth journey. Learn how to hear from God, stay spiritually healthy, and impact the world around you: https://bit.ly/3B2luDROur resources: resources@bolzministries.comOur office: info@bolzministries.com
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When Everything Says Quit: Faith, Pressure, and the Breaking Point with Steve Smithwick on Exploring the Marketplace (S:5 - Ep 28)
Jan 1200:36:51Tap to summarizeToday on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson dive into a conversation every entrepreneur and business leader faces at some point: what do you do when you hit the wall and everything says quit?In this powerful episode, Shawn and Bob unpack the tension between calling, perseverance, and wisdom—sharing personal stories of long seasons, financial pressure, uncertainty, and learning when to push forward versus when to pivot. They explore how faith sustains leaders through cash-flow crises, industry volatility, and moments where giving up feels easier than pressing on.The conversation features a compelling testimony from Steve Smithwick, founder and president of MasterWall Incorporated. After losing his job with four young children at home, Steve stepped out in radical obedience to build a business from the ground up with minimal resources but deep conviction. Through years of financial hardship, near-collapse moments, and divine provision, Steve learned to rely on God’s timing, voice, and faithfulness.This episode covers:What it means to build a business when everything feels stacked against youHow perseverance and faith work together in real-world leadershipThe importance of mentors, community, and godly counselWhy “hard pressed” doesn’t mean finishedHow God often forges purpose through pressureIf you’re facing a wall in your career, business, or calling, this episode offers courage, clarity, and hope. You may feel like you’re failing—but you could actually be forging forward.📌 New episodes every Monday📘 Learn how to hear God in your career: Wired to Hear🌍 Join the global conversation where faith shapes culture👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who needs encouragement this season.📌 Subscribe for weekly updates and prophetic insights from Shawn Bolz📲 Follow us on social: @ShawnBolz🎧 Available wherever you listen to podcastsWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TaoOOcMpfHkRSS: https://bit.ly/3Q0wnPoiTunes: http://apple.co/2A6QJRzGoogle Podcast: http://bit.ly/2L3dvRaSpotify: https://bit.ly/3U0ANGTCome join me on my Social Media:Facebook: ShawnbolzTwitter: ShawnBolzInstagram: ShawnBolzTikTok: ShawnBolzYouTube: ShawnBolzofficialYouTube: Exploring the Marketplace with Shawn and BobTake a class or attend an event at our Spiritual Growth Academy: Our 4 week classes and monthly events are designed to do the heavy lifting in your spiritual growth journey. Learn how to hear from God, stay spiritually healthy, and impact the world around you: https://bit.ly/3B2luDROur resources: resources@bolzministries.comOur office: info@bolzministries.com
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Faith After the Fall: Rebuilding When Everything Collapses with Victor Mena on Exploring the Marketplace (S:5 - Ep 27)
Jan 500:38:23Tap to summarizeToday on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn and Bob welcome back Victor Mena, an executive banker with over 30 years of experience and a reputation as a trusted advisor. Since his last appearance, Victor has walked through the collapse of the bank where he spent 28 years—losing a career, deferred compensation, and long-term security nearly overnight.Victor shares how God sustained him and his family through loss, spiritual warfare, and uncertainty—and how faith, unity in marriage, generosity, and wise counsel helped lead him into a new season of leadership and influence.This episode covers:What happens when a successful career suddenly endsFaith, identity, and stewardship during financial lossThe biblical tension between debt, borrowing, and business growthPractical guardrails for using debt wisely in entrepreneurshipWhy unity, generosity, and peace are critical decision filtersHow God redeems loss and creates new opportunity through obedienceIf you’re an entrepreneur, leader, banker, business owner—or navigating major financial or career decisions—this conversation will give you wisdom, courage, and perspective for the road ahead.🎧 Explore the Marketplace helps you hear God in your career and bring kingdom values into the marketplace.📌 New episodes every Monday📘 Learn how to hear God in your career: Wired to Hear🌍 Join the global conversation where faith shapes culture👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who needs encouragement this season.📌 Subscribe for weekly updates and prophetic insights from Shawn Bolz📲 Follow us on social: @ShawnBolz🎧 Available wherever you listen to podcastsWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IGyBItFChsgRSS: https://bit.ly/3Q0wnPoiTunes: http://apple.co/2A6QJRzGoogle Podcast: http://bit.ly/2L3dvRaSpotify: https://bit.ly/3U0ANGTCome join me on my Social Media:Facebook: ShawnbolzTwitter: ShawnBolzInstagram: ShawnBolzTikTok: ShawnBolzYouTube: ShawnBolzofficialYouTube: Exploring the Marketplace with Shawn and BobTake a class or attend an event at our Spiritual Growth Academy: Our 4 week classes and monthly events are designed to do the heavy lifting in your spiritual growth journey. Learn how to hear from God, stay spiritually healthy, and impact the world around you: https://bit.ly/3B2luDROur resources: resources@bolzministries.comOur office: info@bolzministries.com
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Why 60% of Americans Are Burned Out — And What God Says About It on Exploring the Marketplace (S:5 - Ep 26)
Dec 2900:41:10Tap to summarizeWelcome to Exploring the Marketplace — the podcast where faith meets influence.Today’s special live December episode features Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson in an unfiltered, timely conversation about burnout, rest, and God’s design for work and life. With recent studies showing that over 60% of Americans are experiencing burnout—and nearly 80% of people under 35—this episode speaks directly to the moment we’re living in.From boardrooms and businesses to ministry, family life, and personal calling, Shawn and Bob unpack:Why burnout is not just a workplace issue, but a spiritual oneWhat Scripture reveals about rest, Sabbath, and sustainable purposeHow to recognize unhealthy rhythms—and course-correct with GodPractical ways to hear God in the middle of pressure, deadlines, and responsibilityWhy faith-filled leadership requires presence with God, not constant strivingYou’ll also hear personal stories, leadership insights, and biblical perspective on navigating career demands without losing joy, clarity, or connection with God.This episode marks a special milestone as Exploring the Marketplace officially moves to Mondays, helping you start your week inspired, grounded, and aligned with God’s purposes.Whether you’re an entrepreneur, executive, creative, pastor, or professional—this conversation will encourage you to rethink success, redefine rest, and rediscover God’s voice in everyday life.📌 New episodes every Monday📘 Learn how to hear God in your career: Wired to Hear🌍 Join the global conversation where faith shapes culture👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who needs encouragement this season.📌 Subscribe for weekly updates and prophetic insights from Shawn Bolz📲 Follow us on social: @ShawnBolz🎧 Available wherever you listen to podcastsWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wCk-xLF2edYRSS: https://bit.ly/3Q0wnPoiTunes: http://apple.co/2A6QJRzGoogle Podcast: http://bit.ly/2L3dvRaSpotify: https://bit.ly/3U0ANGTCome join me on my Social Media:Facebook: ShawnbolzTwitter: ShawnBolzInstagram: ShawnBolzTikTok: ShawnBolzYouTube: ShawnBolzofficialYouTube: Exploring the Marketplace with Shawn and BobTake a class or attend an event at our Spiritual Growth Academy: Our 4 week classes and monthly events are designed to do the heavy lifting in your spiritual growth journey. Learn how to hear from God, stay spiritually healthy, and impact the world around you: https://bit.ly/3B2luDROur resources: resources@bolzministries.comOur office: info@bolzministries.com
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From Casino Floors to Red Carpets: A Faith-Led Career Journey with Lauren Lancaster on Exploring the Marketplace (S:5 - Ep 25)
Dec 2200:46:20Tap to summarizeToday on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson dive into the real stories you don’t usually hear on Sundays—where faith, work, courage, and calling collide. This episode is all about building runways from where you are now to what God is inviting you into next.You’ll hear an inspiring conversation with Lauren Lancaster, a former casino executive assistant who followed a God-given spark into a thriving 20+ year career as a professional makeup artist in Los Angeles and beyond. From cleaning apartments and living on faith to red carpets, major productions, and divine open doors, Lauren shares how obedience, consistency, community, and wise counsel shaped her journey.In this episode, we explore:How to steward a spark into a sustainable careerWhy assignments change, but identity doesn’tThe power of consistent reps over timeNavigating pivots, setbacks, and providential doorsInviting wisdom, counsel, and community into your processRecognizing God’s guidance in unexpected transitionsThese conversations are designed to give you courage—to dream with God, take practical steps forward, and trust Him through the hard seasons as well as the breakthroughs.If you’re wrestling with calling, career transitions, or how faith fits into real-world work, this episode will encourage you to keep going.📌 Subscribe for weekly updates and prophetic insights from Shawn Bolz📲 Follow us on social: @ShawnBolz🎧 Available wherever you listen to podcastsWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Lyd-N8taLigRSS: https://bit.ly/3Q0wnPoiTunes: http://apple.co/2A6QJRzGoogle Podcast: http://bit.ly/2L3dvRaSpotify: https://bit.ly/3U0ANGTCome join me on my Social Media:Facebook: ShawnbolzTwitter: ShawnBolzInstagram: ShawnBolzTikTok: ShawnBolzYouTube: ShawnBolzofficialYouTube: Exploring the Marketplace with Shawn and BobTake a class or attend an event at our Spiritual Growth Academy: Our 4 week classes and monthly events are designed to do the heavy lifting in your spiritual growth journey. Learn how to hear from God, stay spiritually healthy, and impact the world around you: https://bit.ly/3B2luDROur resources: resources@bolzministries.comOur office: info@bolzministries.com
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Obedience, Generosity, and the Cost of Calling with Elena Huggins on Exploring the Marketplace (S:5 - Ep 24)
Dec 1500:38:49Tap to summarizeToday on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson sit down for an honest, faith-filled conversation about obedience, generosity, and trusting God through the realities of business, money, and calling.This episode features marketplace leader and entrepreneur Elena Huggins, who shares her powerful journey as a single mom, business owner, and believer navigating hardship, risk, generosity, and growth. From funding missions instead of going on them, to giving sacrificially when resources were scarce, to learning how obedience shapes long-term fruit—this conversation pulls back the curtain on faith lived out in real life.Together, Shawn, Bob, and Elena explore: • How obedience and generosity shape careers and finances • Why trust is the key to long-term faithfulness • The loneliness many high-level leaders face—and why community matters • The hidden cost of entrepreneurship and the grace God gives in the struggle • How honesty, humility, and surrender lead to breakthrough • Why faith is often forged in discomfort, not easeThese are the stories you don’t usually hear on Sundays—real conversations from the marketplace that will give you courage to trust God with your career, finances, and future.If you’ve been praying for breakthrough, clarity, or renewed faith around money and calling, this episode is for you.📌 Subscribe for weekly updates and prophetic insights from Shawn Bolz📲 Follow us on social: @ShawnBolz🎧 Available wherever you listen to podcastsWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bnUl4vyyJTsRSS: https://bit.ly/3Q0wnPoiTunes: http://apple.co/2A6QJRzGoogle Podcast: http://bit.ly/2L3dvRaSpotify: https://bit.ly/3U0ANGTCome join me on my Social Media:Facebook: ShawnbolzTwitter: ShawnBolzInstagram: ShawnBolzTikTok: ShawnBolzYouTube: ShawnBolzofficialYouTube: Exploring the Marketplace with Shawn and BobTake a class or attend an event at our Spiritual Growth Academy: Our 4 week classes and monthly events are designed to do the heavy lifting in your spiritual growth journey. Learn how to hear from God, stay spiritually healthy, and impact the world around you: https://bit.ly/3B2luDROur resources: resources@bolzministries.comOur office: info@bolzministries.com
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When Setbacks Become Setups: Pastor Jesse Bradley’s Journey from Pro Soccer to Purpose on Exploring the Marketplace S:5 - Ep 23)
Dec 800:34:31Tap to summarizeWelcome to Exploring the Marketplace with Shawn Bolz & Bob Hasson!This week, we welcome Pastor Jesse Bradley, whose remarkable journey takes him from professional soccer to ministry. After a life-threatening illness ended his athletic career, God redirected him into a calling that has impacted thousands through Grace Community Church, chaplaincy with professional athletes, and global initiatives like Just Choose Hope. Jesse also shares insights from his latest book, The Power of the Second Thought, about replacing lies with God’s truth and cultivating hope.Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson explore divine setups—how God uses closed doors, unexpected timing, and unlikely people to position you for purpose, career, and life. Learn how setbacks can become supernatural setups and how to recognize God’s fingerprints on your journey.Whether you’re navigating business, creativity, or personal growth, this episode offers faith-driven strategies, inspiration, and courage for living out your calling in the marketplace.📌 Subscribe for weekly updates and prophetic insights from Shawn Bolz📲 Follow us on social: @ShawnBolz🎧 Available wherever you listen to podcastsWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rKC6wMCaSGYRSS: https://bit.ly/3Q0wnPoiTunes: http://apple.co/2A6QJRzGoogle Podcast: http://bit.ly/2L3dvRaSpotify: https://bit.ly/3U0ANGTCome join me on my Social Media:Facebook: ShawnbolzTwitter: ShawnBolzInstagram: ShawnBolzTikTok: ShawnBolzYouTube: ShawnBolzofficialYouTube: Exploring the Marketplace with Shawn and BobTake a class or attend an event at our Spiritual Growth Academy: Our 4 week classes and monthly events are designed to do the heavy lifting in your spiritual growth journey. Learn how to hear from God, stay spiritually healthy, and impact the world around you: https://bit.ly/3B2luDROur resources: resources@bolzministries.comOur office: info@bolzministries.com
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From Prophecy to Purpose: How Two Friends Built a God-Led Ethical Fashion Brand on Exploring the Marketplace (S:5 - Ep 22)
Dec 100:32:17Tap to summarize🎙️ Today on Exploring the Marketplace with Shawn Bolz & Bob Hasson…We’re joined by Janelle Rawlins and Nicki Edmiston, founders of Mindful Merch—an ethical, Kingdom-focused fashion company reshaping an industry known for overproduction and exploitation.Born from a prophetic word, Mindful Merch has become a global movement championing sustainability, fair wages, and purpose-driven business. With small teams in Vietnam and Bangladesh, they’re proving what’s possible when Jesus is at the center of entrepreneurship.In this episode, Janelle and Nicki share: ✨ How God birthed their business through prophecy ✨ The financial storms that tested their faith ✨ Miracles that kept them afloat—like the 17,000 flawed T-shirt story ✨ How God used their journey to shape their calling ✨ Why Mindful Merch is part of a larger Kingdom wealth transferTheir story is raw, inspiring, and full of marketplace miracles. If you’re building anything with God, this episode will encourage you deeply.📌 Subscribe for weekly updates and prophetic insights from Shawn Bolz📲 Follow us on social: @ShawnBolz🎧 Available wherever you listen to podcastsWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HAdBv9SiaUgRSS: https://bit.ly/3Q0wnPoiTunes: http://apple.co/2A6QJRzGoogle Podcast: http://bit.ly/2L3dvRaSpotify: https://bit.ly/3U0ANGTCome join me on my Social Media:Facebook: ShawnbolzTwitter: ShawnBolzInstagram: ShawnBolzTikTok: ShawnBolzYouTube: ShawnBolzofficialYouTube: Exploring the Marketplace with Shawn and BobTake a class or attend an event at our Spiritual Growth Academy: Our 4 week classes and monthly events are designed to do the heavy lifting in your spiritual growth journey. Learn how to hear from God, stay spiritually healthy, and impact the world around you: https://bit.ly/3B2luDROur resources: resources@bolzministries.comOur office: info@bolzministries.com
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How Faith Launched Jock Hiltz Into Animation, Film & Miracles on Exploring the Marketplace (S:5 - Ep 21)
Nov 2400:35:03Tap to summarizeToday on Exploring the Marketplace with Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson, we’re joined by Jock Hiltz—Creative Director at Cartoon Conrad Productions and a storyteller whose journey is anything but ordinary.After spending 17 years in the federal government, Jock took a courageous leap into the world of animation, filmmaking, and creative leadership. What began as a small production company in 2012 grew into a decade of hands-on directing, producing, and building unique visual stories—eventually partnering with his best friend Luke Conrad at Cartoon Conrad.Jock shares how faith shaped every step of his career: from praying for divine connections, to unexpected open doors in reality television, to launching his own company that became his full-time work during COVID. He talks about rejection that forged resilience, projects that fell through, and how God continually turned setbacks into new opportunities—including a self-written TV movie now headed into production.You’ll also hear incredible marketplace miracle stories, including how their studio acquired 300 acres through last-minute breakthrough financing and how a surprising call from Will Smith’s Westbrook company unlocked a wave of new collaborations with major YouTubers and entertainment leaders.Jock brings heart, humility, and a faith-filled perspective to both creativity and leadership. You won’t want to miss this inspiring conversation!📌 Subscribe for weekly updates and prophetic insights from Shawn Bolz📲 Follow us on social: @ShawnBolz🎧 Available wherever you listen to podcastsWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MPRBLoRDahERSS: https://bit.ly/3Q0wnPoiTunes: http://apple.co/2A6QJRzGoogle Podcast: http://bit.ly/2L3dvRaSpotify: https://bit.ly/3U0ANGTCome join me on my Social Media:Facebook: ShawnbolzTwitter: ShawnBolzInstagram: ShawnBolzTikTok: ShawnBolzYouTube: ShawnBolzofficialYouTube: Exploring the Marketplace with Shawn and BobTake a class or attend an event at our Spiritual Growth Academy: Our 4 week classes and monthly events are designed to do the heavy lifting in your spiritual growth journey. Learn how to hear from God, stay spiritually healthy, and impact the world around you: https://bit.ly/3B2luDROur resources: resources@bolzministries.comOur office: info@bolzministries.com
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How God Moves in the Marketplace with Shawn Bolz & Bob Hasson on Exploring the Marketplace (S:5 - Ep 20)
Nov 1700:33:03Tap to summarizeWelcome to Exploring the Marketplace, the podcast where faith meets real life and real work. Hosted by Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson, we bring you unfiltered, powerful conversations with industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and culture shapers who are living out their faith in extraordinary ways.From billion-dollar boardrooms to creative industries, we dive deep into how God is moving through everyday people—just like you—bringing purpose, transformation, and supernatural insight to the marketplace.Whether you're a business owner, creative, professional, or just looking to step more boldly into your calling, Season 5 is packed with stories that will inspire you, challenge you, and build your courage to pursue God’s voice in your career and life.These are the stories you don’t hear on the news—but they’re the ones changing the world.📌 Subscribe for weekly updates and prophetic insights from Shawn Bolz📲 Follow us on social: @ShawnBolz🎧 Available wherever you listen to podcastsWatch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/YZXWg3mol2cRSS: https://bit.ly/3Q0wnPoiTunes: http://apple.co/2A6QJRzGoogle Podcast: http://bit.ly/2L3dvRaSpotify: https://bit.ly/3U0ANGTCome join me on my Social Media:Facebook: ShawnbolzTwitter: ShawnBolzInstagram: ShawnBolzTikTok: ShawnBolzYouTube: ShawnBolzofficialYouTube: Exploring the Marketplace with Shawn and BobTake a class or attend an event at our Spiritual Growth Academy: Our 4 week classes and monthly events are designed to do the heavy lifting in your spiritual growth journey. Learn how to hear from God, stay spiritually healthy, and impact the world around you: https://bit.ly/3B2luDROur resources: resources@bolzministries.comOur office: info@bolzministries.com
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