Advance Podcast

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As our Ambassadors series concludes, Jonathan Shibley is joined by longtime friend, entrepreneur, and mentor Andy Geist for a conversation about purpose, servant leadership, and recognizing God’s divine appointments. Andy shares how a chance encounter at an aviation trade show led to a decades-long journey helping build an innovative technology company from a small startup into a publicly traded business.

Along the way, he reflects on the importance of serving others, building trust, and taking steps of faith when God opens unexpected doors. The conversation also explores the power of mentorship, authentic community, and investing in the lives of others.

As our Ambassadors series continues, Jonathan Shibley is joined by his father, Global Advance Founder Dr. David Shibley, for a conversation about the power of encouragement and the importance of equipping leaders to fulfill the Great Commission.

Together, they discuss why building up others may be one of the most needed ministries in today’s world. In a culture often marked by criticism, division, and discouragement, they explore the biblical call to extend grace and help people recognize the purpose God has placed on their lives.

As we kick off our new series, Ambassadors, Jonathan Shibley is joined by longtime friend, business leader, and Global Advance partner Judy Pogue. Alongside her husband Paul, Judy helped build Pogue Construction from a borrowed $1,000, a pickup truck, and two employees into one of the largest school construction companies in Texas. In this inspiring conversation, Judy shares how kingdom values such as generosity, integrity, service, and putting God first became the foundation of both their business and their legacy.

Judy also reflects on the challenges and spiritual battles they faced along the way, including seasons of uncertainty, financial pressure, and a years-long legal battle that tested their faith. Through every obstacle, she discovered the power of standing on God's Word, trusting His favor, and refusing to quit.

As we conclude our series, The Great Commission at Work, Jonathan Shibley sits down with entrepreneur and impact investor Paul Venter to explore the role of redemptive business in shaping Africa's future. Paul shares his journey from South Africa to the United States and his passion for bridging nations through entrepreneurship, investment, and faith-driven leadership.

Together, they discuss Africa’s rapidly growing population and the urgent need for job creation, highlighting how redemptive entrepreneurs and impact investors can help turn economic and social challenges into opportunities for dignity, purpose, and transformation.

The conversation points to a hopeful vision: a new generation of Christian business leaders stewarding resources with excellence and advancing God’s Kingdom through the marketplace!

As we continue our ADVANCE Podcast series, The Great Commission at Work, Jonathan Shibley sits down with Fitsum from Ethiopia to talk about the rapid growth of Christianity in the region and what that means for the future. As more people come to faith, new doors are opening for believers to influence business, culture, and society at large.

Fitsum also breaks down the vision behind the Ethiopian Evangelical Business Network—a community of over 5,000 marketplace leaders focused on integrating faith into their work. The conversation dives into how empowering Christian entrepreneurs and building Kingdom Business Networks can drive job creation, strengthen the church’s impact, and lift the spiritual and economic capital in Ethiopia!

In Part 2 of this conversation on the ADVANCE Podcast, Jonathan Shibley continues his discussion with entrepreneurs and inventors Troy and Terry Henry about generosity, stewardship, and building a legacy in the marketplace. The brothers share lessons they’ve learned about giving with wisdom—listening for God’s timing, stewarding resources well, and recognizing that everything ultimately belongs to Him.

They also reflect on the next generation stepping into leadership within their businesses and their continued trust in God for the future, including the development of their ocean energy technology. Through their experiences, they encourage listeners to stay faithful, keep communicating, and never give up—even in difficult seasons—because God is always at work.

As we kick off our new series The Great Commission at Work, Jonathan Shibley is joined by longtime friends and entrepreneurs Troy and Terry Henry for a conversation about innovation, faith, and perseverance in the marketplace. As second-generation business leaders and inventors, the Henry brothers share how God has inspired many of their ideas, from large-scale manufacturing systems used by global brands to a groundbreaking ocean energy concept now being studied by Texas A&M.

Along the way, they reflect on how creativity often comes through quiet moments with God, dreams, and what they describe as “divine downloads.” They also share candidly about seasons of loss, financial hardship, and the difficult lessons that shaped their faith and leadership. This is Part 1 of the conversation, exploring how God can use marketplace leaders, innovation, and even life’s toughest seasons to accomplish His purposes.

As we wrap up this series of the ADVANCE Podcast highlighting changemakers around the world, Jonathan Shibley welcomes longtime friend Paula Togni, an inspiring leader from South Brazil. Paula’s influence has extended across business, government, and ministry—bringing unity instead of division and igniting hope where despair once lingered.

From launching Hope House to serve women in crisis, to uniting pastors across denominational lines, and mobilizing Kingdom Business Networks that equip everyday leaders in the marketplace—you’ll be inspired by her passion and purpose for equipping changemakers in Brazil and beyond!