In this episode, we'll be discussing the lessons that I learned about myself over the past few months. These lessons cover a wide range of topics, from what motivates me to how I respond to internal and external expectations to how I can lose focus on the spiritual nature and drift into survival mode. First, we'll be discussing the lesson I learned about motivation, which was drawn from the book "Drive" by Daniel Pink. Next, we'll be exploring my tendency to respond to internal and external expectations, as outlined in Gretchen Rubin's book "The Four Tendencies." We'll also be delving into the ..read more

Looking for a better approach to time management? Look no further than the book Procrastinate on Purpose: 5 Permissions to Multiply Your Time by Rory Vaden. According to Vaden, these five permissions will help you multiply your time so you can make the most of each day. The Bible tells us in Ephesians 5:15-16 to "walk circumspectly, redeeming the time, because the days are evil." This verse reminds us that our time is limited and valuable, and we should strive to use it wisely. Let's explore the concept of procrastinating on purpose and how it can help you make the most of your time. Pick up y ..read more

Where do dreams come from, what do they mean, and how do they impact your life? I'll be answering those questions on this episode of Marketplace Ministry. Our foundational scripture for this episode is Joel 2:28 which says, "And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, and your young men shall see visions." Text your comments and questions at 502-833-6136. Follow the show on the socials: Twitter: @jmsmith8094 Facebook - @marketplaceministrypodcast Instagram - @marketplaceministry ..read more

In this episode, we'll be discussing all things finance - personal finance, business finance, budgeting, and more. First up, we'll be covering personal finance according to Dave Ramsey's framework. Dave Ramsey is a well-known personal finance expert and the creator of Financial Peace University. His framework, known as the "Baby Steps," has helped millions of people get their money in order and achieve financial peace. In the second half of the show, we'll be shifting our focus to business finance. We'll be discussing Mike Michalowicz's Profit First Framework, which is a system for managing th ..read more

Ready to have your best year ever? If so, this episode is a great place to start. Find out the importance of goal setting and how to set SMART goals to help you achieve success in 2023. Before we get into what it means to set SMART goals, let's talk about those things we need to start, stop, do more of, or do less of in order to reach our goals. I share some of the things I'm committing to stop doing, start doing, do more of, and do less of in 2023 so I can have a better chance of achieving my goals this year. After that, I'll dive into what it means to set SMART goals. SMART stands for Specif ..read more

The Master Mind Principle, first described by Napoleon Hill in his book Think and Grow Rich, describes a principle Christians learned from Jesus over 2,000 years ago. Jesus said, "Wherever two or three are gathered together in My Name, there I am in the midst." Hill's notion that whenever two or more people gather together create a third mind that transcends time, space, and wisdom really describes the spiritual presence of Jesus and the Holy Spirit whenever believers assemble. Text your comments and questions at 502-833-6136. Follow the show on the socials: Facebook - @marketplaceministrypodc ..read more

Melissa Walczak is a Pink Diamond Director at Mary Kay and she shares about how she regularly has encounters with Jesus that have propelled her through life and business. Text your comments and questions at 502-833-6136. Follow the show on the socials: Facebook - @marketplaceministrypodcast Instagram - @marketplaceministrypodcast Clubhouse - @jmsmith8094 Wisdom - @marketplaceministrypodcast Are you a Kingdom-Minded Entrepreneur? Join the Kingdom-Minded Entrepreneurs Master Mind and let's get to work on growing you spiritually so God can grow your business in 2023. Text MASTERMIND to 502-833-61 ..read more

Christopher Hamberger is the social media and photography team leader at Abundant Life Church in Radcliff, Kentucky. In this episode, Christopher recounts how God developed him and called him to the creative ministry. Text your comments and questions at 502-833-6136. Follow the show on the socials: Facebook - @marketplaceministrypodcast Instagram - @marketplaceministrypodcast Clubhouse - @jmsmith8094 Wisdom - @marketplaceministrypodcast Are you a Kingdom-Minded Entrepreneur? Join the Kingdom-Minded Entrepreneurs Master Mind and let's get to work on growing you spiritually so God can grow your ..read more

One of the leadership examples Jesus gave us was this concept of leaders calling their followers. This episode discusses the importance of calling your followers, and also closely examines what leaders should be looking for when calling their followers. Text your comments and questions at 502-833-6136. Follow the show on the socials: Facebook - @marketplaceministrypodcast Instagram - @marketplaceministrypodcast Clubhouse - @jmsmith8094 Wisdom - @marketplaceministrypodcast Are you a Kingdom-Minded Entrepreneur? Join the Kingdom-Minded Entrepreneurs Master Mind and let's get to work on growing y ..read more

In this episode, we revisit one of our top five episodes of 2022. From Season 2, this is Leaders Send Their Followers. Jesus provided an excellent example of how to lead a team; and in this episode we compare how Jesus sent out His disciples to a military operations order. Text your comments and questions at 502-833-6136. Follow the show on the socials: Facebook - @marketplaceministrypodcast Instagram - @marketplaceministrypodcast Clubhouse - @jmsmith8094 Wisdom - @marketplaceministrypodcast Are you a Kingdom-Minded Entrepreneur? Join the Kingdom-Minded Entrepreneurs Master Mind and let's get ..read more