About Darren Shearer:Darren Shearer is the founder and director of the Theology of Business Institute, which helps marketplace Christians explore and apply God’s will for business. He has authored three books for marketplace Christians: * The Christ-Centered Company: 37 Biblical Business Habits to Build a Thriving Company That Honors God and Blesses the World (2023) * The Marketplace Christian: A Practical Guide to Using Your Spiritual Gifts in Business (2015) * Marketing Like Jesus: 25 Strategies to Change the World (2014) Darren is also the founder and CEO of High Bridge Books & Media, which helps Christ-centered authors and organizations craft, publish, and market messages and stories that glorify God in all spheres of culture. A former Captain in the United States Air Force, Darren earned the United States Air Force Commendation Medal for his meritorious service in Kuwait during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Darren and his wife, Marie, reside in the Great Smoky Mountains of Western North Carolina (Waynesville, NC) with their three young boys. In this episode, Justin and Darren Shearer discuss: * Encouragement through God's Word * Integrating Faith in the Workplace * Discipleship in Family Life * Engaging Unbelievers with Authenticity * Rooting Life in the Bible Key Takeaways: * Businesses run by Christians should be dedicated to the cause of Christ, not just labeled as "Christian." * Staying rooted in God's Word through consistent individual and group Bible study is essential for personal encouragement and spiritual growth, and participating in accountability groups can help foster this habit and provide mutual support. * Create a family mission statement and establish routines like nightly prayer and scripture memorization in order to have powerful ways to make your children noble disciples. * When interacting with those who hold different worldviews, Christians should humbly yet boldly proclaim the truth of the gospel. * This solid foundation provides the anchor needed to navigate the shifting sands of secular ideologies. "If you walk with the wise, you'll be wise yourself.” — Darren Shearer Connect with Darren Shearer: Websites: https://www.highbridgebooks.com | https://www.theologyofbusiness.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/darren-shearer-44232635 Connect with Justin Fatica: Email: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustinFatica Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JustinFatica Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinfatica/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JustinFatica Justin’s Books: Hard As Nails: https://www.amazon.com/Hard-Nails-Mission-Awaken-Youth/dp/0385527179/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1696950768&sr=8-5 You're Amazing: https://amazingnation.shop/collections/books/products/youre-amazing-a-message-of-hope-that-will-change-your-life-forever Win It All: https://amazingnation.shop/collections/books/products/win-it-all-the-way-to-heaven-for-catholic-teens 40-Day Prayer Workout: https://amazingnation.shop/collections/books/products/prayer-workout-devotional-book-40-days-of-biblical-reflections Children's Book: https://amazingnation.shop/collections/books/products/youre-amazing-childrens-book Show notes by Podcastologist: Hanz Jimuel Alvarez