Kirby Kelly's Journey: From Social Media Influencer to Faith Leader on Exploring the Marketplace (S:4 - Ep 23)

Join Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson on Exploring the Marketplace as we sit down with Kirby Kelly, a dynamic speaker, influencer, and podcast host from Dallas, Texas, who has spent over a decade creating Christian content across multiple platforms. With a Master’s in Theology from Dallas Baptist University, Kirby combines her passion for ministry and media to equip and empower individuals with the truth of the Gospel. In this episode, Kirby shares her inspiring journey—how God called her to shift her social media platforms during high school to glorify Him, the challenges she’s faced as a people pleaser in a world often hostile to the Gospel, and the miraculous doors God has opened for her in speaking, podcasting, and authorship. Kirby offers deep insights on walking in faith, creating sound theology in a social media-driven world, and trusting God’s plan even when the path seems unclear. Discover how obedience and reliance on God led her to a thriving ministry that reaches the masses with joy and truth. Whether you're navigating your own calling or simply seeking encouragement, this episode will inspire you to boldly step into what God has for you! Tune in for an uplifting conversation about faith, creativity, and following God's voice in every area of life.

Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson are joined by Mark Walker, founder of Walker’s Furniture, Author of The Multiplication Factor and an experienced Speaker and Leader. Mark’s journey began with a small 2,000 sq. ft. store that grew into 13 thriving locations with over 200 employees and $60M in annual sales—all while pursuing his mission to finance the Gospel and advance God’s Kingdom.Mark shares how God’s promises shaped his business, from receiving unexpected financial blessings to navigating rapid growth, warehouse expansions, and fierce competition. Despite facing challenges like sleepless nights and tough decisions, Mark’s unwavering faith in God’s guidance allowed his business to thrive. His story is a powerful example of what can happen when you partner with God in the marketplace. Tune in to hear how Mark’s faith, perseverance, and generosity helped him overcome adversity and create a lasting Kingdom impact!

On today's episode of Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson sit down with Pastor Troy Gramling, the visionary leader behind Potential Church, a thriving congregation of over 20,000 members. Pastor Troy shares his journey from being a college basketball player and coach to becoming a dynamic spiritual leader, driven by a mission to help people reach their God-given potential.In this interview, Pastor Troy opens up about the pivotal moments when his faith transformed his career and led him into full-time ministry. He also shares incredible stories of "marketplace miracles," including how God provided a miracle offering that helped his church overcome financial struggles and the miraculous city decision that exempted their property from taxes.Tune in to hear Pastor Troy’s inspiring story of faith, leadership, and how his connection to Jesus has opened doors in the marketplace.RSS: 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]

Welcome to Exploring the Marketplace with Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson. Today, we’re excited to interview Christy Stutzman, a remarkable author, former state legislator, business owner, and speaker.In this episode, Christy shares how her faith has profoundly influenced her career, opening doors on Congressional diplomatic missions and sparking meaningful discussions about the global work of the church. We’ll dive into her personal journey, exploring the struggles and failures she’s faced, and how God turned a devastating loss into a triumph that expanded her ministry. Christy also reveals the incredible story behind the creation of her first Broadway-style musical, a project that came to life through God’s divine orchestration in the midst of challenging business circumstances.Join us for an inspiring conversation filled with stories of faith, redemption, and marketplace miracles.RSS: 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]

In today’s episode of Exploring the Marketplace, hosts Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson sit down with Jeff Bethke, a New York Times bestselling author known for Jesus > Religion and numerous other impactful books. Jeff, alongside his wife Alyssa, also co-hosts The Real Life Podcast and runs FamilyTeams.com, an initiative focused on helping families live as multi-generational teams on a mission.Jeff dives deep into his latest work tackling a pressing issue: the crisis of masculinity. With cultural critiques of toxic masculinity and patriarchal systems growing louder, many men are left feeling confused, paralyzed, and unsure of their place in today’s world. Jeff's mission is to call men back to the light of Jesus' vision, urging them to embrace their God-given masculinity as a gift, not a burden.In this episode, Jeff shares how his new book, Fighting Shadows, provides men with practical tools to overcome the shadows of loneliness, apathy, distraction, lust, and shame. They discuss the importance of stepping out of these shadows and living into the strength, longings, and gifts that God has placed within every man.Don’t miss this powerful conversation as Jeff Bethke encourages men everywhere to reject passivity and escapism, and to courageously step into the fullness of God’s calling on their lives. Tune in to discover how you can live as the man God created you to be.The Real Life PodcastFormingmen.comJeff Bethke Website: https://jeffandalyssa.com/RSS: 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]

In this episode of Exploring the Marketplace, hosts Shawn Bolz and Bob Masson sit down with Steve Cleary, the visionary Founder and Executive Director of RevelationMedia. Steve's path in ministry, starting with his pivotal role at The Voice of the Martyrs, has always been centered on delivering Biblically-based content to a global audience. RevelationMedia has gained recognition for its animated film The Pilgrim’s Progress and is now leading the groundbreaking iBIBLE project—a 280-episode animated series designed to present the entire Bible in more than 7,500 languages. Steve shares insights from his extensive ministry experience, including his involvement in projects like Tortured for Christ and Jesus Freaks, as well as his personal story of overcoming a speech impediment in 2018. Join us as we dive into Steve’s inspiring journey, his commitment to bringing Scripture to life through animation, and how his work is making what once seemed impossible a reality. . . Website: https://www.i.bible https://www.revelationmedia.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com TheiBIBLE Twitter: https://twitter.com/theibible?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revelation.media/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA9LcAMLiD_CKJ_wQ4nOYaw LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/revelationmediaglobal/about/ . . .RSS: https://bit.ly/3Q0wnPo iTunes: http://apple.co/2A6QJRz Google Podcast: http://bit.ly/2L3dvRa Spotify: https://bit.ly/3U0ANGT Come join me on my Social Media: Facebook: Shawnbolz Twitter: ShawnBolz Instagram: ShawnBolz TikTok: ShawnBolz YouTube: ShawnBolzofficial YouTube: Exploring the Marketplace with Shawn and Bob Take 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/3B2luDR Our resources: [email protected] Our office: [email protected]

Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson welcome Kevin White, an entrepreneur and spiritual leader. Kevin is the Chief Spiritual Officer of Spirit Media.US and owner of White Enterprise. He has dedicated his life to starting hundreds of businesses, churches, and nonprofits worldwide, driven by his deep love for Jesus and his family.Despite a challenging upbringing, Kevin's faith in God led him to start his first business at age 14. Over the years, he has flown over a million miles on mission trips and inspired many through his books, "Audacious Generosity" and "Get to The Point."Kevin shares his journey of overcoming personal struggles and relying on God for provision and guidance. From humble beginnings to founding Spirit Media, which has published over 130 books and launched numerous companies globally, Kevin's story is truly inspiring.Join us to hear Kevin's insights on faith, entrepreneurship, and the miraculous ways God has worked in his life. Learn more at kevinwhite.us.Watch full episode here: https://youtu.be/xU8tyfgxfO8RSS: 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/3B2luDRContact Us:Our resources: [email protected] office: [email protected]

Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson welcome Judy Weber, a leading Business Coach, Mentor, and Scaling Strategist dedicated to normalizing miraculous results for Christian women in business. With a remarkable background as an attorney and a c-suite executive, Judy brings unparalleled expertise to the business coaching and advisory marketplace.Judy's proprietary methodologies have empowered hundreds of service-based business owners to build lucrative businesses with simplicity and joy. Her mission is ambitious yet inspiring: helping 1,000 women make their first $100K and 100 women scale toward seven figures by 2027. Past clients have experienced astounding results, such as quadrupling annual revenues, achieving repeated six-figure launches, and reaching nearly 80% conversion rates on sales consults.In addition to her coaching prowess, Judy is the founder and host of the globally-ranked "Joyful Business" podcast, dedicated to all things life and business for Christian women. Her faith-fueled approach, rooted in scriptures like Ephesians 3:20 and Matthew 19:26, inspires women worldwide to pursue the seemingly impossible while boldly integrating their faith into their businesses.Join us as Judy shares her journey from a successful trial lawyer to a top Christian business coach, revealing how the Lord guided her to develop her unique methodologies, including the faith-fueled thought model. Discover how living unapologetically in faith can lead to miraculous business results.Tune in now for an episode that promises to inspire and transform your approach to business and faith!Judy Weber Website: https://www.judyweber.coWatch full episode here: https://youtu.be/WT3Yvx19iikRSS: 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/3B2luDRContact Us:Our resources: [email protected] office: [email protected]

Today on Exploring the Marketplace with Shawn Bolz and , we explore the inspiring journey of Lee and Cindi Whitman, who followed God’s call to lead Restoring the Foundations (RTF) Ministries. They took over from founders Chester and Betsy Kylstra in 2015 and have since made a profound impact.Lee, a former pastor and Christian counselor, and Cindi, who served in various church roles, have been married since 1979 and are dedicated to helping others find healing and freedom through Jesus. They live in Nashville, Tennessee, with their three grown children, two daughters-in-law, and eight grandchildren.Their story began in 2008 when they felt God telling them to "get out of the boat," leading them to leave their established careers and venture into new territory. Despite financial struggles, they trusted God's provision and witnessed miraculous support, including a pivotal $10,000 check that enabled their RTF training.Since then, they have experienced remarkable favor and opportunities, including teaching at YWAM Kona and speaking at international conferences. In 2014, they were chosen by the founders to be the new leaders of RTF, a role they embraced with faith and obedience.Join us as we explore the Whitmans' journey of faith, obedience, and transformation, and learn about the powerful work of RTF Ministries in bringing healing and deliverance to countless lives.restoringthefoundations.org"Hope, Healing, and Freedom" online course product:https://my.restoringthefoundations.org/product/hope-healing-and-freedom-courseNo coupon code needed."Fundamental Wounding of the Human Race" product:https://my.restoringthefoundations.org/product/wndhr-eng-dwCoupon Code: shawnbob24Watch full episode here: https://youtu.be/bcmM4qGr6iwRSS: 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/3B2luDR

Welcome to Exploring the Marketplace with Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson! Today, we have the incredible privilege of speaking with Echo VanderWal, who, alongside her husband, leads The Luke Commission (TLC), a faith-based NGO providing compassionate healthcare to the most underserved people in the Kingdom of Eswatini.Echo's journey is inspiring and remarkable. In 2013, she and Harry founded TLC, driven by their passion for international health and development. Under Echo's leadership, TLC has grown from a single barn to a sprawling Miracle Campus with over 25 buildings, including a 130-bed hospital. They serve over 300,000 patients annually, offering free services to those in need.Echo's story of faith, dedication, and service is truly transformative. Join us as we dive into her experiences, from her initial calling to the extraordinary impact TLC has had on Eswatini, especially during the HIV crisis and COVID-19 pandemic. Echo's journey is a testament to the power of faith, compassion, and perseverance.Don't miss this inspiring conversation with Echo VanderWal! Tune in now to hear how God's guidance and Echo's unwavering commitment are bringing hope and healing to thousands.lukecommission.org Watch full episode here: https://youtu.be/bcmM4qGr6iwRSS: 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/3B2luDRTake a read:Translating God - Hearing God's voice for yourself and the world around you https://bit.ly/3RU2X3FEncounter - A spiritual encounter that will shape your faith https://bit.ly/3tNAW4YKeys to Heaven's Economy - Understanding the resources for your destiny: https://bit.ly/3TZAc7uOur resources: [email protected] office: [email protected]