
From Casino Floors to Red Carpets: A Faith-Led Career Journey with Lauren Lancaster on Exploring the Marketplace (S:5 - Ep 25)
22/12/2025 | 46 mins.
Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson dive into the real stories you donāt usually hear on Sundaysāwhere 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.Youāll 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 doesnātThe power of consistent reps over timeNavigating pivots, setbacks, and providential doorsInviting wisdom, counsel, and community into your processRecognizing Godās guidance in unexpected transitionsThese conversations are designed to give you courageāto dream with God, take practical steps forward, and trust Him through the hard seasons as well as the breakthroughs.If youāre wrestling with calling, career transitions, or how faith fits into real-world work, this episode will encourage you to keep going.š Subscribe for weekly updates and prophetic insights from Shawn Bolzš² Follow us on social: @ShawnBolzš§ 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: [email protected] office: [email protected]

Obedience, Generosity, and the Cost of Calling with Elena Huggins on Exploring the Marketplace (S:5 - Ep 24)
15/12/2025 | 38 mins.
Today 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 fruitāthis 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 faceāand 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 donāt usually hear on Sundaysāreal conversations from the marketplace that will give you courage to trust God with your career, finances, and future.If youāve been praying for breakthrough, clarity, or renewed faith around money and calling, this episode is for you.š Subscribe for weekly updates and prophetic insights from Shawn Bolzš² Follow us on social: @ShawnBolzš§ 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: [email protected] office: [email protected]

When Setbacks Become Setups: Pastor Jesse Bradleyās Journey from Pro Soccer to Purpose on Exploring the Marketplace S:5 - Ep 23)
08/12/2025 | 34 mins.
Welcome 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 Godās truth and cultivating hope.Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson explore divine setupsāhow 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 Godās fingerprints on your journey.Whether youāre navigating business, creativity, or personal growth, this episode offers faith-driven strategies, inspiration, and courage for living out your calling in the marketplace.š Subscribe for weekly updates and prophetic insights from Shawn Bolzš² Follow us on social: @ShawnBolzš§ 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: [email protected] office: [email protected]

From Prophecy to Purpose: How Two Friends Built a God-Led Ethical Fashion Brand on Exploring the Marketplace (S:5 - Ep 22)
01/12/2025 | 32 mins.
šļø Today on Exploring the Marketplace with Shawn Bolz & Bob Hassonā¦Weāre joined by Janelle Rawlins and Nicki Edmiston, founders of Mindful Merchāan 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, theyāre proving whatās 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 afloatālike 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 youāre building anything with God, this episode will encourage you deeply.š Subscribe for weekly updates and prophetic insights from Shawn Bolzš² Follow us on social: @ShawnBolzš§ 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: [email protected] office: [email protected]

How Faith Launched Jock Hiltz Into Animation, Film & Miracles on Exploring the Marketplace (S:5 - Ep 21)
24/11/2025 | 35 mins.
Today on Exploring the Marketplace with Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson, weāre joined by Jock HiltzāCreative 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 storiesāeventually 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 opportunitiesāincluding a self-written TV movie now headed into production.Youāll 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 Smithās 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 wonāt want to miss this inspiring conversation!š Subscribe for weekly updates and prophetic insights from Shawn Bolzš² Follow us on social: @ShawnBolzš§ 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: [email protected] office: [email protected]



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