The Shepherd at Work

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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.

  1. 3d ago

    LOVE IS FUEL — Kristine Goebel on People, Performance, and Walking Away to Build What She Believed In. (S5E40)

    What does love have to do with business? For a hard-driving executive with a career built around numbers, systems, performance, and results... Apparently, everything. In this powerful episode, Krystal sits down with Kristine Goebel, founder and CEO of Accompany Suite, to talk about the unconventional journey that took her from corporate America and financial leadership to walking away and building a company around a radically different idea: Put people first. Kristine's career didn't begin in coaching. She built her leadership experience across automotive, wealth management, insurance, operations, and business development—eventually serving as a Partner and COO. Along the way, she became deeply immersed in process development and the impact those processes have on both employees and customers. She understood numbers. She understood operations. She understood performance. But the most important lesson she learned was about people. Put people first. That realization eventually became more than a leadership philosophy. It became a calling. Kristine walked away from the career she had built to launch Accompany Suite, helping leaders and organizations create healthier workplaces by combining strong systems with something that can be surprisingly absent from today's workplace: Love. Not love without standards. Not love without accountability. Not love that avoids difficult conversations. The kind of love that sees potential in people, believes they are worth developing, creates environments where they can flourish, and recognizes leadership as stewardship. Because people aren't simply resources to be managed. They're people we've been entrusted to lead. And when people know they are valued, when they love the work they're doing, when relationships are healthy, and when dependable systems support them—something changes. People grow. Teams grow. And businesses grow. In this episode, you'll discover: What Kristine learned about people and process during her years in corporate America and finance. Why a successful CPA firm partner would walk away to become an entrepreneur. What "Love Is Fuel" actually means in the workplace. Why putting people first doesn't mean lowering performance or accountability. How healthy systems and healthy relationships work together. Why believing in someone's potential can change the trajectory of their career. What it means to properly steward the people God has entrusted you to lead. Today, through Accompany Suite, Kristine works with individuals, teams, and organizations to restore workplaces and relationships through leadership development, coaching, workshops, and organizational systems. Her philosophy sounds simple. But don't mistake simple for soft. Love can be demanding. Love tells the truth. Love holds people accountable. Love develops potential. Love creates an environment where people can become who God created them to be. So what does love have to do with business? After this conversation with Kristine Goebel, you may decide: Everything. Learn more about Kristine Goebel and Accompany Suite: https://www.accompanysuite.com/ Listen. Love people. Build well. Steward what God entrusted to you.

  2. Sep 26

    WHEN THE NUMBERS DON'T ADD UP — Trace Roth on Leadership, Haiti, and Trusting God in the Impossible. (S5E39)

    What happens when a leader who has spent his career making sense of numbers is called by God into a place where almost nothing makes sense? Meet Trace Roth. Trace began his career in corporate America, working in computer science and finance—fields built around data, logic, systems, and answers. Then God led him into global missions. And eventually into places like Haiti, where tomorrow can be anything but predictable. In this powerful episode, Krystal sits down with Trace Roth of Mission Possible for an honest conversation about leadership, uncertainty, human need, and what it takes to follow God when there is no spreadsheet capable of giving you the answer. Because some leadership decisions simply don't add up. Imagine having enough food to feed the children entrusted to your schools... While knowing there are hungry families immediately outside your doors. Who do you feed? How do you steward what God has given you without becoming hardened to the needs you cannot possibly meet? How do you say yes to one person knowing it may mean saying no to another? And how does a leader carry the weight of those decisions without allowing the weight to crush them? These aren't hypothetical leadership exercises for Trace. They're real. Mission Possible has spent decades serving communities in Haiti and the Dominican Republic through education, meals, churches, leadership development, and meeting both physical and spiritual needs. Over time, its mission has evolved from simply providing handouts to creating hand-ups—equipping Christ-centered local leaders who can transform their own communities for generations. That became especially important through COVID-19 and the governmental collapse in Haiti, when growing national leadership allowed the ministry to continue even with little North American presence on the ground. Because Mission Possible believes something powerful: One Christ-led leader can create a ripple effect that extends for generations. Trace also opens up about the tensions leaders in missions carry that most of us never see. Resources are finite. Needs aren't. Plans change. Circumstances can become dangerous. And sometimes faithful leadership means making the best decision you can—and trusting God with everything you cannot control. In this episode, you'll discover: How a corporate leader wired for numbers and logic found himself leading in global missions. What Haiti taught Trace about leading when certainty disappears. How leaders wrestle with needs far greater than the resources available to meet them. Why Mission Possible shifted from handouts to hand-ups. The importance of developing local Christ-centered leaders rather than creating dependency. How to steward resources faithfully when there is no perfect answer. Why multiplication—not simply meeting today's need—can transform communities for generations. Perhaps that's why God chose someone like Trace for this assignment. His analytical mind wasn't something he had to abandon when he entered ministry. It was something God could use. The spreadsheets still matter. Stewardship matters. Strategy matters. But eventually every leader encounters a place where the numbers stop providing the answer—and faith has to take you the rest of the way. Listen. Lead wisely. Steward faithfully. Trust God when the numbers don't add up.

  3. Sep 19

    YOU WON'T BELIEVE WHAT HAPPENED NEXT — Diana Morgan on Miracles, Marketplace Faith, and Bringing God Into an Industry. (S5E38)

    What would you do if doctors told you your unborn child would likely be brain-dead—and recommended terminating the pregnancy? For Diana Morgan, it became the moment she would experience the power of God in a way she could never deny. Diana was pregnant with her second child when doctors discovered a massive growth near the base of her brain and spinal cord. The prognosis was terrifying. Her baby's future was uncertain. And then God sent someone. Not a pastor. Not someone from church. Her boss. In the middle of the workplace, this woman prayed over Diana and her unborn baby—and what happened in the weeks that followed would forever change Diana's understanding of prayer, faith, and the power of believers boldly bringing God into the marketplace. And that's only one of the miracles Diana shares. Years later, she would find herself standing beside the mangled remains of a vehicle after surviving an accident she shouldn't have walked away from. Looking at the stunned people around her, Diana said: "If you didn't believe in God before, you will now." In this unforgettable episode, Krystal sits down with Diana Morgan, a longtime leader in the dietary supplement and nutrition industry and founder of Christian Nutrition Connection, for a conversation about miracles, wandering from God, coming back to Him, and what can happen when one Christian is willing to bring their faith boldly into the workplace. Diana spent more than 20 years building relationships and influence in the dietary supplement industry. She attended the conferences. She knew the networking scene. She knew how business was done. But eventually, something began bothering her. Why were Christians in this massive industry connecting everywhere except around Christ? So Diana decided to do something no one else was doing. She created Christian Nutrition Connection—a community bringing believers within the nutrition and supplement industry together to build relationships, encourage one another, and glorify God through their work. And now she's taking it directly into one of the industry's biggest gatherings. During SupplySide Global in Las Vegas, where tens of thousands of nutrition-industry professionals gather from around the world, Christian Nutrition Connection is bringing believers together and creating a space for faith inside an industry where Diana believes God has strategically placed them. In this episode, you'll discover: The terrifying diagnosis Diana received while pregnant—and the workplace prayer that changed everything. Why God may have placed someone in your workplace specifically so you can minister to them. The second extraordinary miracle that left Diana standing beside a destroyed vehicle praising God. What Diana learned during seasons when she walked away from God. Why Christians shouldn't have to hide their faith to succeed in their industry. How she's bringing believers together inside the global nutrition and dietary supplement marketplace. What can happen when you stop separating your professional influence from your Kingdom assignment. Today, Diana is using decades of industry experience through Pink Catalyst Consulting while building Christian Nutrition Connection into something much bigger than another networking organization. She's creating the community she wished existed. And perhaps that's the greatest challenge in this conversation. God used one woman in Diana's workplace to demonstrate the power of prayer when Diana desperately needed it. Now Diana is asking: What could happen if thousands of Christians did the same thing in theirs? This conversation will remind you that miracles still happen, prayer belongs in the workplace, and wherever God has given you influence—that's a mission field. Listen. Pray boldly. Bring God to work. Use your influence for His glory.

  4. Sep 12

    WHO AM I? — Jovani Monexil on Identity, Hearing God's Voice, and Finding Your True Calling. (S5E37)

    What would happen if you asked God three simple words? Who am I? For Jovani Monexil, that question changed everything. On paper, she had built an impressive life. She was a successful attorney, admitted to practice law in both Florida and Washington, D.C., serving nonprofits, ministries, and organizations while building a respected legal career. By the world's standards... She had made it. But something was missing. In this powerful episode, Krystal sits down with attorney Jovani Monexil for a deeply personal conversation about identity, hearing the voice of God, and the life-changing revelation that came when she stopped asking the world who she was and started asking her Creator. The answer wasn't what she expected. And it transformed far more than her career. One of the most powerful moments in this conversation comes as Jovani shares how developing a true covenant relationship with Christ changes everything. She explains why so many believers struggle to hear God's voice—and how drawing closer to Him opens the door to clarity, confidence, and purpose. Because God isn't hiding from us. He's inviting us into relationship. We also dive into the practical side of faith. As the founder of Savior National Solutions, Jovani helps ministries, nonprofits, and Christian organizations navigate legal challenges with wisdom and integrity. From governance and compliance to protecting the mission God has entrusted to you, she shares practical insight every Christian leader should understand. In this episode, you'll discover: The three words that completely changed Jovani's life. Why your identity can never be found in your career or accomplishments. How to cultivate a relationship that helps you recognize God's voice. What it means to live from your identity instead of striving for it. Practical legal wisdom every ministry, nonprofit, and Christian business leader should know. Why God's greatest revelation often begins with one honest question. Today, Jovani serves as Managing Attorney and founder of Savior National Solutions, advocating for individuals, ministries, nonprofits, and organizations while helping Christian leaders navigate legal challenges with confidence and purpose. Her passion is helping others build lives and organizations firmly rooted in biblical truth. This conversation is filled with hope, wisdom, and encouragement. Because the most important question you'll ever ask isn't... "What should I do?" It's... "God... who am I?" Learn more about Jovani Monexil and Savior National Solutions - https://saviornational.com/home-page Listen. Seek Him. Hear His voice. Discover who you are.

  5. Sep 5

    EVERY CHRISTIAN IS A MISSIONARY — Brad Staton on Purpose, Pain, Prayer, and Biznistry. (S5E36)

    What if your workplace is your mission field? Not someday. Not after you retire. Today. In this unforgettable episode, Krystal sits down with Brad Staton, President & CEO of Missionary Ventures, for a conversation that will completely reshape how you think about work, ministry, and your calling. Brad believes one of the greatest lies Christians have accepted is the idea that there's a divide between the sacred and the secular. There isn't. Whether you're leading a business, driving a truck, teaching a classroom, raising a family, or serving on the mission field, every Christian is called to be a missionary. Everywhere. One of the most powerful moments in this conversation comes as Brad shares what happens when life knocks us off our perch. Success has a way of building confidence. Failure has a way of revealing identity. Brad explains why the seasons that humble us often become the seasons that shape us most. As a former Division I football player, he reminds us that athletes don't grow by avoiding pain. Pain plus failure often produces growth. The same is true for leaders. We also explore "Biznistry"—the powerful truth that business and ministry were never meant to compete. God doesn't just use pastors and missionaries. He uses entrepreneurs, CEOs, Employees, Business owners, Everyone. Perhaps the greatest challenge Brad leaves us with is this: Don't think you can do this in your own strength. That's not confidence. That's pride. Leadership was never designed to be carried alone, which is why Brad shares both the beauty and the necessity of prayer—not as a last resort, but as the daily strength every leader desperately needs. In this episode, you'll discover: • Why every Christian is called to be a missionary. • The dangerous myth of the sacred versus secular divide. • How failure and pain become some of God's greatest leadership tools. • Why getting knocked off your perch may be God's greatest gift. • What "Biznistry" really means—and why it changes everything. • The role prayer plays in sustaining leaders through both success and struggle. Today, Brad leads Missionary Ventures, a global ministry serving in more than 115 nations, equipping believers around the world to multiply disciples, strengthen churches, and transform communities. But his message reaches far beyond international missions. It's a reminder that the Great Commission begins wherever God has placed you. This conversation is honest, challenging, and deeply encouraging. Because you don't have to travel across the world to be a missionary. Sometimes... God simply asks you to faithfully serve across the hall. Learn more about Missionary Ventures: https://www.mvi.org/ Listen. Pray boldly. Embrace the pain. Live on mission—wherever God has you.

  6. Aug 29

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

    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 order God intended for our lives. Before we can genuinely love others... We must first receive His love. Before we can extend forgiveness... We often have to accept His forgiveness—and even learn to forgive ourselves. That revelation changes everything. It changes how we lead. It changes how we serve. It even changes how we build businesses. David shares how this biblical foundation shaped the mission behind Imago Dei, where he helps Christian businesses, churches, and nonprofits provide Fortune 500-quality employee benefits that reflect something much deeper than healthcare plans. They reflect care. Because employee benefits aren't simply a business expense. They're one of the most practical ways leaders demonstrate love for the people God has entrusted to them. In this episode, you'll discover: • Why forgiveness often begins with yourself. • What it truly means to be created in the Imago Dei—the Image of God. • Why understanding your identity changes the way you lead. • How receiving God's love transforms the way you love others. • Why caring for employees is an act of biblical stewardship. • How Christian businesses can attract and retain exceptional people while living out their faith. Today, David helps organizations design affordable, flexible employee benefits that allow Christian businesses, churches, and nonprofits to care for their teams with wisdom, excellence, and compassion. His heart is simple: to help leaders steward both their resources and their people in a way that reflects the heart of Christ. This conversation is gentle, honest, and filled with wisdom. Because when you truly understand whose image you bear... You begin to see everyone else differently, too. Learn more about Imago Dei Benefits and discover how your business can care for its people with purpose https://imagodeinsuranceadvisors.com/ - https://uschristianchamber.com/members-healthcare/ Listen. Receive His love. Extend His grace. Lead like Jesus.

  7. Aug 22

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

    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 planned. His career would take him through entrepreneurship, healthcare, management consulting, pastoral ministry, and eventually to C12, where today he serves over 5,000 Christian CEOs, business owners, and executives across five continents. But Mike will be the first to tell you... His greatest accomplishment isn't becoming a CEO. It's learning to faithfully follow Jesus. One of the most refreshing moments in this conversation comes when Mike talks about rest. In a world that celebrates hustle and constant productivity, Mike explains why some of our greatest ideas, deepest insights, and most important breakthroughs often come when we intentionally slow down. Because God rarely speaks through hurry. He speaks through presence. We also explore one of the most powerful ideas behind C12: Business isn't separate from ministry. For too long, many Christians have divided life into "sacred" and "secular." Mike challenges that mindset and shares how every business can become a platform for advancing the Gospel when leaders embrace the truth that they are called to build great businesses for a greater purpose. In this episode, you'll discover: • Why Mike calls himself "a trophy of God's grace." • How God took him from food stamps to leading a global Kingdom organization. • Why every leader needs trusted peers who will challenge and sharpen them. • The surprising connection between rest, creativity, and breakthrough. • Why business may be one of God's greatest tools for advancing His Kingdom. • How to build a business that creates both lasting value and eternal impact. Today, Mike leads C12 Business Forums, equipping thousands of Christian CEOs around the world to steward their companies as ministries and their leadership as Kingdom influence. This conversation is full of wisdom, humility, and practical encouragement. Because the greatest measure of success isn't the size of your business. It's your faithfulness to the One who entrusted it to you. Learn more about C12 Business Forums: https://www.c12forums.com/ Listen. Rest. Lead with purpose. Build a business for a greater purpose.

  8. Aug 15

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

    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, purpose, and how God can ignite a vision far greater than anything we could ever imagine. Today, Tony is healthier than ever, leading Last Hour Hosting, organizing Shiloh Echo, and working alongside some of the world's leading voices in faith, technology, privacy, and freedom. What once looked like a life defined by limitations has become a platform for Kingdom impact. One of the most moving moments in this conversation comes as Tony shares what it was like to live with an illness no one could explain. Not having answers is hard. Feeling forgotten by God is even harder. Yet it was in those darkest moments that God began preparing Tony for a purpose he never saw coming. We also talk about the vision behind Shiloh Echo—a one-of-a-kind Christian family gathering in North Idaho where faith, freedom, simple living, worship, and authentic community come together. Set on more than 100 beautiful acres, families spend three unforgettable days learning practical skills, worshipping together, and discovering what it means to live with greater intentionality and peace. In this episode, you'll discover: • How years of undiagnosed illness nearly destroyed Tony's hope. • What God taught him through suffering and unanswered questions. • Why your greatest pain may become your greatest platform. • How faith can replace bitterness with purpose. • The vision behind Shiloh Echo and why thousands are embracing a simpler, Christ-centered way of living. • Why God often plants the biggest dreams in people who have walked through the deepest valleys. Today, Tony is proving that your diagnosis doesn't determine your destiny. Through entrepreneurship, technology, and events like Shiloh Echo, he's helping families reconnect with faith, freedom, and authentic Christian community while inspiring others to believe that no story is beyond God's redemption. This conversation is honest, hopeful, and deeply encouraging. Because sometimes... The darkest chapter of your life becomes the beginning of God's greatest work. Learn more about Shiloh Echo and the September 11–13, 2026 retreat in Bonners Ferry, Idaho: https://shilohecho.org/ Listen. Trust God in the valley. Find hope again. Live with purpose.

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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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    Marc Radio
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    50
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