These special, condensed conversations were recorded at the 2026 U.S. Christian Chamber of Commerce SWC Conference in Orlando

Debra Wimpee - Mayor of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma and Director of Engagement & Philanthropy for Christian Employers Alliance - shares her faith journey and impactful work including being raised Catholic and then switching to a Baptist church; going back to church after a divorce and hearing a much needed message; a pivot back to Catholicism and away again; a “scary” spiritual gifts test that was a misunderstanding; the realization that you can have a direct connection to God (cutting out the “middleman”); what prompted her to run for mayor; winning against a 28-year incumbent; being biblically principled when voting; hyping up Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; Christian Employers Alliance and much more!

Episode starts at 23:21 mark

Jessica and Javie Madrigal - Founders of New Local Marketing - takes us on their faith walk and how their faith informs their work including God meeting Jessica in a Sunday school Bible release; getting saved at 15 years old but going on a journey of faith for a number of years including her “dumpster fire years”; dysfunctional upbringing for both; God helping peel the onion of trauma; Javie’s sister’s “condition” if he was going to live with her (church!); a divorce and health conditions caused him to come “back home” to his faith; God speaking to Javie in hikes; becoming very good friends before romance; the origins of their company; the importance of community and serving small businesses; combining current technology with authentic human connection; and much more!

https://newlocalmarketing.com/

Support the show