The Shepherd at Work

The Shepherd At Work is a weekly program to help you learn how to live your Christian faith in every place you work and live. Host Krystal Parker introduces you to individuals who are successfully and effectively engaging in marketplace ministry – and gives you the tools you need to do the same. The Shepherd At Work is sponsored by the Central Florida Christian Chamber of Commerce.

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Episodes 50

FORGIVENESS SETS YOU FREE — David Hemm on Identity, Love, and Caring for People Like Jesus. (S5E35)
yesterday · 25:51
What if the person you need to forgive most... ...is yourself? For David Hemm, that realization unlocked a deeper understanding of God's love, His grace, and what it truly means to live with purpose. In this authentic and deeply encouraging conversation, Krystal sits down with David Hemm, partner and Benefits & Insurance Advisor at Imago Dei, for a discussion that reaches far beyond business. Together, they explore forgiveness, identity, surrender, and the life-changing truth that every person is created in the image of God. One of the most powerful moments in this episode centers around the o
A TROPHY OF GOD'S GRACE — Mike Sharrow on God's Grace, Rest, and Building a Business for a Greater Purpose. (S5E34)
8d ago · 25:14
What does a boy who grew up on food stamps have in common with leading the world's largest peer-learning community for Christian CEOs? According to Mike Sharrow... Everything. Because neither story is really about success. It's about God's grace. In this inspiring episode, Krystal sits down with Mike Sharrow, CEO of C12 Business Forums, for a conversation about faith, leadership, rest, and why God is often preparing us for something far bigger than we can imagine. Mike describes himself as "a trophy of God's grace." As a first-generation college student, he never imagined the journey God had p
ANGRY WITH GOD — Tony Marsella on Hope, Healing, and Finding Purpose Through Pain. (S5E33)
15d ago · 25:12
What happens when years of unexplained illness... Turn into years of anger toward God? For Tony Marsella, it nearly cost him everything. Living for years with undiagnosed atypical cystic fibrosis, Tony couldn't understand why his life was filled with pain while everyone else seemed to move forward. The frustration grew into bitterness. The bitterness became despair. There came a point when he didn't want to live anymore. But God wasn't finished writing his story. In this powerful episode, Krystal sits down with entrepreneur Tony Marsella for an authentic conversation about suffering, healing,
WHY WOULD ANYONE DO THIS? — Ryan Elijah on Leaving Success, Answering God's Call, and Running Toward the Fire. (S5E32)
22d ago · 24:57
Why would a successful, Emmy-winning television news anchor... Walk away from a thriving career... Leave behind financial security... And voluntarily step into one of the toughest and most scrutinized arenas in America? Ryan Elijah did exactly that. In this fascinating episode, Krystal sits down with Ryan Elijah for a candid conversation about calling, courage, and what happens when God asks you to leave what's comfortable for something much bigger than yourself. For years, Ryan built a respected career in television, interviewing everyone from local leaders to members of Congress and even the
Jim Schneider: Trading Security for Significance. (S5E31)
29d ago · 25:03
Jim Schneider had everything most entrepreneurs dream about—part ownership in a thriving insurance company, financial security, and the ability to provide comfortably for his family. Then God asked him to leave it all. No guarantees. No roadmap. Just a calling that required complete trust. What looked like blind faith became one of the greatest decisions of Jim's life. That single act of obedience led Jim and his wife, Amy, to found Eyes of Faith, which today remains the world's only Christian eyewear company. Since 2009, they have been proving that business can be a powerful force for advanci
Natasha Hemmingway: When Success Isn't Enough. (S5E30)
1mo ago · 25:46
For more than 16 years, Natasha Hemmingway climbed the corporate ladder as a successful Fortune 500 sales leader. She was achieving everything she had worked for—until life took an unexpected turn. The heartbreaking loss of her newborn son, followed years later by earning a long-awaited promotion only to be laid off, forced her to ask a question many leaders never consider until everything changes: Who am I when my title is gone? That season of loss became the beginning of God's greater purpose. Coming to the end of herself, Natasha discovered that God truly is a lamp unto our feet—not reveali
Only Explainable by God — Liza Marie Garcia on Faith, Reinvention, and Building a Life Beyond Fear. (S5E29)
1mo ago · 25:30
Are you living a life that is only explainable by God? That's the question this episode leaves hanging in the air. Because more than once, people have looked at Liza Marie Garcia and told her: "God is showing off through you." And after hearing her story, you'll understand exactly why. Krystal sits down with entrepreneur, publisher, author, TEDx speaker, and founder of NOW Publishing, Liza Marie Garcia, for a powerful conversation about faith, courage, identity, and what happens when you stop trying to build life your way and start partnering with God. Liza's story begins as a single mom with
God Is Her Bestie — Mary Jo Wehniainen on Kingdom AI, Miracles, and Walking With God Every Day. (S5E28)
1mo ago · 25:08
Krystal sits down with Mary Jo, founder of Kingdom AI™, Amazon bestselling author, entrepreneur, coach, and one of the leading voices helping believers navigate artificial intelligence through a Kingdom lens. But this conversation isn't really about AI. It's about intimacy with God. Because long before Kingdom AI™, long before bestselling books, coaching programs, and global influence, Mary Jo learned how to walk closely with the Lord and trust Him in every area of life. One of the most incredible stories she shares is about a dream. One morning, God showed her a man sitting across the desk fr
CUT THE ROPES — Captain James Evanow on Faith, Storms, and Leading Under Pressure. (S5E27)
1mo ago · 25:24
What would you do if you looked up and saw 80- to 100-foot waves towering above your 80-foot boat—knowing one wrong move could capsize everything? Captain James Evanow knows exactly what to do. And the lessons he learned at sea may be exactly what leaders need in the boardroom. In this powerful episode, Krystal sits down with Captain James Evanow, fourth-generation sea captain, leadership expert, author, and creator of Strategic Navigation™, for a conversation about storms, faith, resilience, and what it means to stay steady when everything around you is shaking. James' story begins on the wat
Divine Connections — Kraig & Desiree Bougher on Igniting the Marketplace for the Kingdom. (S5E26)
2mo ago · 25:47
The fuse has been lit. Now it's time to ignite the marketplace. Krystal sits down with Kraig Bougher and Desiree Bougher, two Spirit-filled marketplace leaders on a mission to make the marketplace the miracle place. And after this conversation, you'll understand why so many leaders are rallying around the movement they are building. At the heart of this episode is a powerful lesson Desiree shares from the story of Joseph and the cupbearer. A story about timing, favor and connections. Because sometimes the person standing between where you are and where God is taking you is not a strategy, a sy
STOP Before You Crash — Peter Lawry on Workaholism, Rest, and Letting God Be CEO. (S5E25)
2mo ago · 26:05
If you're an executive, entrepreneur, founder, or leader running at full speed, this episode may be exactly what you need to hear before life forces you to stop. Krystal sits down with Peter Lawry for one of the most freeing conversations on work, identity, leadership, and the Biblical purpose of rest. What begins as a discussion about workaholism quickly becomes a deeper exploration of why so many high-capacity leaders struggle to slow down, disconnect, and find peace—even after achieving the success they once chased. Peter doesn't just talk about workaholism—he exposes it. He shares practica
Nothing Was Wasted — Celeste LaReau on Calling, Kingdom Connection, and Becoming the “Poster Child” for Christian Chambers. (S5E24)
2mo ago · 25:44
Her path was anything but straight. Krystal sits down with Celeste LaReau for one of the most encouraging and honest conversations about purpose, identity, leadership, and the winding road God often uses to prepare us for calling. And yes—there’s a reason she’s often considered the “poster child” for the Christian Chamber movement. But it’s not just because she launched two of them. Before founding the Tennessee Christian Chamber of Commerce in 2008 and later helping establish the Coastal Alabama Christian Chamber of Commerce, Celeste struggled in traditional jobs. In her own way… she was ofte
Success Wasn’t Enough — James Fenimore on Kingdom Culture, Scaling Companies, and Spreading the Gospel at Work. (S5E23)
2mo ago · 25:13
He’s an Italian from New York. A serial entrepreneur. A builder. A high achiever. And by the world’s standards— he was winning. But deep down, James Fenimore knew something needed to change. Success had become addictive. The growth. The scale. The chase. And while he had built companies generating nine figures in revenue, led teams of more than 100 employees, and worked with Fortune 500 clients… he realized achievement alone was never going to satisfy what his soul was actually searching for. In this episode, Krystal sits down with James for a conversation about transformation, surrender, King
Never Say Never — Becky Stanley & Kris McVaney on Women Rising, Global Impact, and Answering God’s Call. (S5E22)
3mo ago · 24:40
“Never say never.” Because Becky Stanley once said she would never do ministry work. God had different plans. In this powerful episode, Krystal sits down with Becky Stanley and Kris McVaney from Kairos Global Foundation for a conversation about purpose, empowerment, sustainable impact, and what happens when ordinary obedience turns into global transformation. KGF exists with one bold conviction: Women are called by God to rise, lead, and transform their communities. And they are doing exactly that. Through partnerships with local churches across India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand, Kairos Gl
A Winding Path to the White House — Todd Lamphere on Redemption, Courage, and Calling. (S5E21)
3mo ago · 24:38
How does a kid who never even knew the meaning of Christmas or Easter… who was exposed to drugs at an early age… end up serving in the White House Faith Office, advising national faith leaders, and helping pastors find the courage to speak truth again? Only God. Krystal sits down with Todd Lamphere for a raw, redemptive, and deeply honest conversation about obedience, failure, restoration, leadership, and finding purpose after the fall. Todd is a ministry veteran of nearly four decades, having served as a youth pastor, senior pastor, church planter, consultant, and national faith leader. He al
Getting the Word Out — William (Todd) Reynolds on Bibles, Obedience, and Eternal Impact. (S5E20)
3mo ago · 26:22
What if your life’s work was focused on one thing: Getting the Word of God into the hands of people who have never had it? Krystal sits down with William Reynolds, founder of Sonrise New Testament Ministries, for a conversation centered on obedience, urgency, and eternal impact. After two life-threatening events—and a divine encounter that shifted everything—William was led to start a nonprofit with a clear mission: Distribute Bibles around the world. Not in theory. Not someday. But now. Through Sonrise New Testament Ministries, William has helped distribute over 200,000 Bibles and New Testame
Divide and Conquer — Gabrielle & Michael Santiago on Marriage, Mission, and Building for the Kingdom. (S5E19)
3mo ago · 25:20
You can’t help but fall in love with this duo. Krystal sits down with Gabrielle Santiago and Michael Santiago—a true power team who are living out what it means to build marriage, business, and ministry together. They don’t just work together. They divide and conquer. Michael leads in the marketplace as the owner of Arising Co, helping businesses and organizations clarify their voice, build powerful brands, and create marketing systems that actually convert. Gabrielle leads in ministry as the founder of Living Revelations, a movement born from a simple blog and a deep hunger to know Jesus—now
Fully Known — Becca Spradlin on Identity, Culture, and the Power of Being Seen. (S5E18)
4mo ago · 25:35
This conversation took a turn from the very beginning. Krystal sits down with Becca Spradlin, and within moments, everything shifted when Becca made a simple but profound statement: “I am fully known by God.” Krystal immediately leaned in. Because that truth changes everything. What does it really mean to be seen? To be known? And how does that translate into how we lead, hire, listen, and build culture inside our organizations? This episode is a powerful reminder that being known is not just spiritual—it’s deeply practical. Becca unpacks how this identity shapes: Employee engagement Leadershi
Leadership in Crisis — Holly Misener on Courage, Calling, and Saying YES When It Costs. (S5E17)
4mo ago · 26:08
What do you do when God calls you to lead… in the middle of chaos? Krystal sits down with Holly Misener, founder of the Minnesota Christian Chamber of Commerce, for a powerful conversation about timing, courage, and stepping into leadership when everything around you feels uncertain. Because this wasn’t a quiet launch. It happened in the middle of national tension. Major events. Cultural upheaval. And the question was real: Do you address it… or stay silent? Holly didn’t just face external pressure— she faced an internal shift. She went from being a business owner who expressed her faith subtl
Beyond the Break — Ferne Sapp on Faith, Pressure, and Leading with Matthew 6:33. (S5E16)
4mo ago · 25:55
Some connections are strategic. Others are divine. Krystal met Ferne Sapp as her roommate at God, Golf & Gals—and what followed was more than a conversation. It was a divine alignment. In this episode, Ferne shares what it looks like to build something significant—and then allow God to redefine how you measure it. She has grown a global organization from zero to thousands. She understands numbers. She understands goals. She understands success. But she also understands the tension. The tension between impact and metrics. Between driving results and striving for worth. And what happens when God
One Part Lion, One Part Lamb — Stephen Scoggins on Breaking Ceilings Through Surrender. (S5E15)
4mo ago · 24:42
This episode will stop you in your tracks. Krystal sits down with Stephen Scoggins for a conversation that cut straight to the core of leadership and identity—as he unpacked the meaning behind an identity most leaders have never considered: One part lion. One part lamb. Strength and surrender. Power and humility. Authority and compassion. And what happens when those are not integrated? You hit a ceiling. Stephen challenges listeners with a simple but confronting exercise: Close your eyes and ask yourself— “Is there hidden weight I have yet to express?” That question alone begins to expose the
From Sunday to Systems — Chris Young on Building a Kingdom Operating System for Your Business. (S5E14)
4mo ago · 25:28
Many people attend church every week… but never fully understand how to apply what they’ve learned to their business. What if you could? What if the principles you hear on Sunday actually shaped how you lead on Monday? In this episode, Krystal sits down with Chris Young, President of The Good Place Institute, for a conversation that will completely reframe how you think about business, culture, and Kingdom impact. Because here’s the truth: Most leaders don’t lack faith. They lack a framework. Chris has spent over two decades developing what many leaders have been missing—a Kingdom-focused oper
What If Your Bank Tithed? — Paige Whitaker & Rey Feliciano on Money, Trust, and Kingdom Impact. (S5E13)
5mo ago · 25:58
What if your bank wasn’t just holding your money… but helping multiply your impact? Let’s be honest—when most people think about banks, they don’t think purpose. They don’t think trust. And they definitely don’t think Kingdom impact. But what if that’s exactly what’s possible? In this episode, Krystal sits down with Paige Whitaker and Rey Feliciano from 316 Financial for a conversation that will challenge how you think about money, stewardship, and everyday banking. Because here’s the truth: Money isn’t evil. It’s a multiplier. And when it’s stewarded well, it can fuel impact far beyond what y
AI Is Not the Enemy — Mike Burkesmith on Faith, Ethics, and the Future of Intelligent Tools. (S5E12)
5mo ago · 26:21
Is artificial intelligence a threat… or a tool? And what does God say about it? In this thought-provoking episode, Krystal sits down with Mike Burkesmith, Founder and CEO of BestResults.AI, to explore one of the most important leadership questions of our time: how believers should approach AI in business, innovation, and the future of work. Many people fear AI will replace humans. Mike challenges that narrative. AI is not about takeover—it’s about acceleration. When used wisely, AI becomes a powerful tool that frees people to do their highest-value work, expands creativity, and multiplies the
From Head Knowledge to Unstoppable Faith — Kimberly Smith Coley on FinTech, Listening to God, and Kingdom Currency. (S5E11)
5mo ago · 25:21
What happens when a brilliant financial mind stops trying to analyze God—and starts listening to Him? Krystal sits down with Kimberly Smith Coley, a respected leader in the fintech and payment technologies space, for a conversation that bridges intellect, innovation, and deep spiritual transformation. For years, Kimberly approached faith the way many high-performing leaders do—through the lens of logic and analysis. She tried to intellectualize God, keeping her faith largely in her head. But everything changed when her relationship with God moved from head knowledge to heart transformation. Th

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Episodes 50

FORGIVENESS SETS YOU FREE — David Hemm on Identity, Love, and Caring for People Like Jesus. (S5E35)

A TROPHY OF GOD'S GRACE — Mike Sharrow on God's Grace, Rest, and Building a Business for a Greater Purpose. (S5E34)

ANGRY WITH GOD — Tony Marsella on Hope, Healing, and Finding Purpose Through Pain. (S5E33)

WHY WOULD ANYONE DO THIS? — Ryan Elijah on Leaving Success, Answering God's Call, and Running Toward the Fire. (S5E32)

Jim Schneider: Trading Security for Significance. (S5E31)

Natasha Hemmingway: When Success Isn't Enough. (S5E30)

Only Explainable by God — Liza Marie Garcia on Faith, Reinvention, and Building a Life Beyond Fear. (S5E29)

God Is Her Bestie — Mary Jo Wehniainen on Kingdom AI, Miracles, and Walking With God Every Day. (S5E28)

CUT THE ROPES — Captain James Evanow on Faith, Storms, and Leading Under Pressure. (S5E27)

Divine Connections — Kraig & Desiree Bougher on Igniting the Marketplace for the Kingdom. (S5E26)

STOP Before You Crash — Peter Lawry on Workaholism, Rest, and Letting God Be CEO. (S5E25)

Nothing Was Wasted — Celeste LaReau on Calling, Kingdom Connection, and Becoming the “Poster Child” for Christian Chambers. (S5E24)

Success Wasn’t Enough — James Fenimore on Kingdom Culture, Scaling Companies, and Spreading the Gospel at Work. (S5E23)

Never Say Never — Becky Stanley & Kris McVaney on Women Rising, Global Impact, and Answering God’s Call. (S5E22)

A Winding Path to the White House — Todd Lamphere on Redemption, Courage, and Calling. (S5E21)

Getting the Word Out — William (Todd) Reynolds on Bibles, Obedience, and Eternal Impact. (S5E20)

Divide and Conquer — Gabrielle & Michael Santiago on Marriage, Mission, and Building for the Kingdom. (S5E19)

Fully Known — Becca Spradlin on Identity, Culture, and the Power of Being Seen. (S5E18)

Leadership in Crisis — Holly Misener on Courage, Calling, and Saying YES When It Costs. (S5E17)

Beyond the Break — Ferne Sapp on Faith, Pressure, and Leading with Matthew 6:33. (S5E16)

One Part Lion, One Part Lamb — Stephen Scoggins on Breaking Ceilings Through Surrender. (S5E15)

From Sunday to Systems — Chris Young on Building a Kingdom Operating System for Your Business. (S5E14)

What If Your Bank Tithed? — Paige Whitaker & Rey Feliciano on Money, Trust, and Kingdom Impact. (S5E13)

AI Is Not the Enemy — Mike Burkesmith on Faith, Ethics, and the Future of Intelligent Tools. (S5E12)

From Head Knowledge to Unstoppable Faith — Kimberly Smith Coley on FinTech, Listening to God, and Kingdom Currency. (S5E11)

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Episodes 50

FORGIVENESS SETS YOU FREE — David Hemm on Identity, Love, and Caring for People Like Jesus. (S5E35)

A TROPHY OF GOD'S GRACE — Mike Sharrow on God's Grace, Rest, and Building a Business for a Greater Purpose. (S5E34)

ANGRY WITH GOD — Tony Marsella on Hope, Healing, and Finding Purpose Through Pain. (S5E33)

WHY WOULD ANYONE DO THIS? — Ryan Elijah on Leaving Success, Answering God's Call, and Running Toward the Fire. (S5E32)

Jim Schneider: Trading Security for Significance. (S5E31)

Natasha Hemmingway: When Success Isn't Enough. (S5E30)

Only Explainable by God — Liza Marie Garcia on Faith, Reinvention, and Building a Life Beyond Fear. (S5E29)

God Is Her Bestie — Mary Jo Wehniainen on Kingdom AI, Miracles, and Walking With God Every Day. (S5E28)

CUT THE ROPES — Captain James Evanow on Faith, Storms, and Leading Under Pressure. (S5E27)

Divine Connections — Kraig & Desiree Bougher on Igniting the Marketplace for the Kingdom. (S5E26)

STOP Before You Crash — Peter Lawry on Workaholism, Rest, and Letting God Be CEO. (S5E25)

Nothing Was Wasted — Celeste LaReau on Calling, Kingdom Connection, and Becoming the “Poster Child” for Christian Chambers. (S5E24)

Success Wasn’t Enough — James Fenimore on Kingdom Culture, Scaling Companies, and Spreading the Gospel at Work. (S5E23)

Never Say Never — Becky Stanley & Kris McVaney on Women Rising, Global Impact, and Answering God’s Call. (S5E22)

A Winding Path to the White House — Todd Lamphere on Redemption, Courage, and Calling. (S5E21)

Getting the Word Out — William (Todd) Reynolds on Bibles, Obedience, and Eternal Impact. (S5E20)

Divide and Conquer — Gabrielle & Michael Santiago on Marriage, Mission, and Building for the Kingdom. (S5E19)

Fully Known — Becca Spradlin on Identity, Culture, and the Power of Being Seen. (S5E18)

Leadership in Crisis — Holly Misener on Courage, Calling, and Saying YES When It Costs. (S5E17)

Beyond the Break — Ferne Sapp on Faith, Pressure, and Leading with Matthew 6:33. (S5E16)

One Part Lion, One Part Lamb — Stephen Scoggins on Breaking Ceilings Through Surrender. (S5E15)

From Sunday to Systems — Chris Young on Building a Kingdom Operating System for Your Business. (S5E14)

What If Your Bank Tithed? — Paige Whitaker & Rey Feliciano on Money, Trust, and Kingdom Impact. (S5E13)

AI Is Not the Enemy — Mike Burkesmith on Faith, Ethics, and the Future of Intelligent Tools. (S5E12)

From Head Knowledge to Unstoppable Faith — Kimberly Smith Coley on FinTech, Listening to God, and Kingdom Currency. (S5E11)