Hosts Landon Williams and Bob Willumsen discuss how Christian faith intersects with business leadership, focusing on the reasons behind our goals and the identities we chase.

Using Scripture (John 16, Philippians 3), personal stories, and practical metaphors, they contrast worldly success—wealth and recognition—with the 'complete joy' found in Christ and ask business leaders: what ladder are you climbing?

You're listening to Marketplace Calling, a weekly podcast with real conversations at the intersection of Christian faith and business leadership, hosted by Landon Williams and Bob Willumsen.

In this episode Landon and Bob explore how goals and ambition interact with Christian identity, asking whether success can deliver the joy we seek. They discuss the "ladder" metaphor, scripture passages (John 16:24 and Philippians 3:8), and practical questions for business leaders about what they are actually climbing toward.

Listeners are invited to reflect on their own motivations and consider whether their ladder is leaning against the right wall.

In this episode of Marketplace Calling, Landon Williams and Bob Willumsen explore how faith reshapes our workplace identity, using Jacob's night of wrestling in Genesis as a model for exchanging self-made titles for God-given purpose.

They discuss the danger of drifting into false identities—such as success, influence, or approval—and invite business leaders to consider what God might be asking them to release so they can walk in the calling prepared for them.

Episode 4 of the Marketplace Calling Podcast explores how Jesus’s Great Commission — "as you are going, make disciples" — translates into everyday work for faith-driven business leaders. Hosts Landon Williams and Bob Willumsen discuss practical ways to live out faith in the marketplace through stewardship, authentic relationships, and investing in people.

They share stories and examples about earning the right to be heard, letting character and service shape leadership, and making disciples in daily interactions at the office, the gym, and at home.

In this episode Landon Williams and Bob Willumsen explore what it means for faith-driven business leaders to live out a "marketplace calling," discussing oikos, reconciling ministry and commerce, and practical ways to serve through work.

They dig into integrity, stewardship, generosity, and negotiation ethics with real-world stories and references (including Tim Keller), encouraging listeners to trust God, lead with excellence, and let faith shape everyday business decisions.

Hosts Landon Williams and Bob Willumsen explore the ancient Greek concept of oikos (household) and how the early church spread the gospel through everyday work and family enterprises.

This episode shows how leaders can integrate faith and vocation, remove the sacred-secular divide, and practice authentic, purpose-driven leadership in the marketplace.

Hosts Landon Williams and Bob Willumsen explore what it looks like to follow Jesus in the marketplace, bringing faith, authenticity, and practical leadership to business decisions.

Through personal stories, career insights, and conversations with faith-driven leaders, they discuss hiring, culture, purpose, and everyday challenges of living out belief at work.