The Shepherd at Work

Her path was anything but straight.

Krystal sits down with Celeste LaReau for one of the most encouraging and honest conversations about purpose, identity, leadership, and the winding road God often uses to prepare us for calling.

And yes—there’s a reason she’s often considered the “poster child” for the Christian Chamber movement.

But it’s not just because she launched two of them.

Before founding the Tennessee Christian Chamber of Commerce in 2008 and later helping establish the Coastal Alabama Christian Chamber of Commerce, Celeste struggled in traditional jobs.

In her own way… she was often “too much” for her boss.

Too visionary.

For years, it felt difficult to find where she fit.

Until everything began shifting during a 21-day fast in 2008.

That’s when the pieces started coming together.

This episode is a powerful reminder that in the Kingdom:

Nothing is lost.

God redeems it all.

Even the seasons that feel confusing.

Celeste shares how God used every chapter of her life—including working for chambers before ever launching one herself—to prepare her for the assignment she carries today.

And one of the turning points?

Meeting what she describes as:

“A follower of Jesus disguised as an insurance agent.”

A connection that changed everything.

This episode is full of faith, laughter, wisdom, and hope for anyone who has ever questioned whether their path makes sense.

In this conversation, you’ll hear:

Celeste’s vision has always been bigger than networking.

It’s about building communities where faith and business unite—where believers in the marketplace are strengthened spiritually, professionally, and personally while advancing Kingdom impact together.

And after more than 17 years of seeing lives transformed through Christian chamber communities, her passion is stronger than ever.

This episode will encourage the entrepreneur who feels misunderstood.

Because maybe the thing that made you “too much” in one season…

Is exactly what God will use in the next one.

Connect with Celeste at the Coastal Alabama Christian Chamber of Commerce - https://www.coastalalccc.org/

🎧 Listen. Be encouraged. Trust the process.

He’s an Italian from New York.

And by the world’s standards—

But deep down, James Fenimore knew something needed to change.

Success had become addictive.

The growth.

And while he had built companies generating nine figures in revenue, led teams of more than 100 employees, and worked with Fortune 500 clients… he realized achievement alone was never going to satisfy what his soul was actually searching for.

In this episode, Krystal sits down with James for a conversation about transformation, surrender, Kingdom culture, and what it really means to build businesses that reflect God—not just profit margins.

Because James isn’t just passionate about helping companies scale.

He’s passionate about helping leaders scale without losing their soul.

Today, James is on a mission to help businesses integrate faith into everyday operations through what he calls the KINGDOM Framework—a practical system designed to help leaders build strong companies while spreading the Gospel, stewarding culture well, and seeing people clearly… even the person sitting in the office next to them.

This conversation is bold, practical, and deeply personal.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

James also shares how transformation became the true mission—not achievement.

Because real leadership isn’t just about reaching goals.

It’s about helping people discover the life God actually designed for them.

James is a Certified Executive Coach, Licensed Christian Counselor, media producer, speaker, and founder of multiple companies spanning coaching, publishing, television, film, marketing, and leadership development. Through The Heart Posture Company, he and his wife Trisha help people navigate faith, business, marriage, family, leadership, and purpose with Christ at the center.

He’s coached leaders in more than 10 countries.

It’s transformation.

This episode is packed with wisdom for leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone wrestling with the tension between ambition and calling.

Because Jesus was about His Father’s business.

And maybe your business was always supposed to be about His too.

👉 Learn more and connect with James Fenimore:

🎧 Listen. Build differently. Lead with Kingdom purpose.

“Never say never.”

Because Becky Stanley once said she would never do ministry work.

God had different plans.

In this powerful episode, Krystal sits down with Becky Stanley and Kris McVaney from Kairos Global Foundation for a conversation about purpose, empowerment, sustainable impact, and what happens when ordinary obedience turns into global transformation.

KGF exists with one bold conviction:

Women are called by God to rise, lead, and transform their communities.

And they are doing exactly that.

Through partnerships with local churches across India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand, Kairos Global Foundation equips women spiritually, economically, and relationally—helping break cycles of poverty while restoring dignity, leadership, and hope.

But this isn’t charity.

It’s transformation.

Becky and Kris share how KGF comes alongside women through Women’s Transformation Groups—equipping them with mentorship, discipleship, financial literacy, leadership development, job skills training, and opportunities to launch small businesses through microloans.

The result?

Women becoming leaders.

And the impact compounds for generations.

One of the most powerful moments in this episode is realizing the scale of what’s possible:

You can adopt a village and help impact 10,000–15,000 lives.

Let that sink in.

This conversation explores:

Kris also shares her own “only God” story—how a call to missions early in life didn’t happen immediately, but how God used every season, every skill, and every experience to prepare her for the work she is doing now.

This entire episode is a reminder:

Nothing surrendered to God is ever wasted.

KGF is building bridges between women in need and those willing to answer the call.

And they are proving that faith-driven, sustainable development can transform entire regions.

If you’ve ever wondered whether one act of obedience matters…

You don’t want to miss this one.

👉 Learn more about Kairos Global Foundation and how you can get involved:

🎧 Listen. Be inspired. Help women rise and lead.

How does a kid who never even knew the meaning of Christmas or Easter…

Only God.

Krystal sits down with Todd Lamphere for a raw, redemptive, and deeply honest conversation about obedience, failure, restoration, leadership, and finding purpose after the fall.

Todd is a ministry veteran of nearly four decades, having served as a youth pastor, senior pastor, church planter, consultant, and national faith leader. He also served under Paula White-Cain in the Trump Administration’s White House Office of Faith and Opportunity Initiative and continues to serve alongside her today at City of Destiny while leading government relations for CityServe International.

But this episode isn’t polished politics.

It’s testimony.

Todd shares how one act of obedience from his father changed the trajectory of their entire family—and how, years later, after experiencing a painful fall in ministry, God used unexpected people and unexpected places to help restore his calling and remind him he still had purpose.

Including a phone call from Paula White.

This is one of those stories you truly have to hear to believe.

In this episode, Todd speaks candidly about:

Todd also challenges leaders to rethink the false divide between faith, culture, government, and influence.

Because silence has consequences.

And courage matters.

This conversation is full of grit, humility, redemption, and hope.

It’s the kind of story that reminds you:

God doesn’t waste pain.

If you’ve ever wondered whether your past disqualifies you…

This episode will encourage you.

Because God still writes unbelievable stories.

And this is one of them.

🎧 Listen. Be inspired. Speak truth boldly.

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What if your life’s work was focused on one thing:

Getting the Word of God into the hands of people who have never had it?

Krystal sits down with William Reynolds, founder of Sonrise New Testament Ministries, for a conversation centered on obedience, urgency, and eternal impact.

After two life-threatening events—and a divine encounter that shifted everything—William was led to start a nonprofit with a clear mission:

Distribute Bibles around the world.

Not in theory.

Through Sonrise New Testament Ministries, William has helped distribute over 200,000 Bibles and New Testaments across 6 continents and more than 35 countries—partnering with Christian organizations to ensure people receive Scripture in their native language.

Because access matters.

Understanding matters.

And the Word changes everything.

This episode is a reminder that not every calling is complicated.

Some are incredibly clear.

And incredibly urgent.

In this conversation, you’ll hear:

William also shares his heart for souls—men, women, and children—and the importance of stepping into personal ministry, not leaving it to someone else.

This isn’t about building a platform.

It’s about advancing the Gospel.

If you’ve ever wondered what simple obedience can produce…

This episode will ground you.

Because sometimes the most powerful work is also the most straightforward:

Get the Word out.

🎧 Listen. Reflect. Be part of something eternal.

You can’t help but fall in love with this duo.

Krystal sits down with Gabrielle Santiago and Michael Santiago—a true power team who are living out what it means to build marriage, business, and ministry together.

They don’t just work together.

They divide and conquer.

Michael leads in the marketplace as the owner of Arising Co, helping businesses and organizations clarify their voice, build powerful brands, and create marketing systems that actually convert.

Gabrielle leads in ministry as the founder of Living Revelations, a movement born from a simple blog and a deep hunger to know Jesus—now reaching people around the world through discipleship, Bible studies, media, and conferences.

Different lanes.

This episode is about what happens when calling aligns.

Gabrielle shares how Living Revelations began—not as a grand vision, but as obedience. A place to share her heart for Jesus that quickly turned into something much bigger as testimonies began pouring in from around the world.

Michael brings the strategy, systems, and execution—helping businesses grow revenue, build trust, and create lasting impact through high-converting websites and marketing.

Together, they show us:

Business and ministry were never meant to compete.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

They are building with intention.

You’ll also hear about their upcoming Created with Purpose Conference, happening May 15–16 in Orlando—a gathering designed to help people from business, creative industries, and ministry partner with God and steward their gifts well.

👉 Learn more about the conference:

This episode is full of faith.

And it will remind you:

You don’t have to choose between building a business

🎧 Listen. Be inspired. Build together.

This conversation took a turn from the very beginning.

Krystal sits down with Becca Spradlin, and within moments, everything shifted when Becca made a simple but profound statement:

“I am fully known by God.”

Krystal immediately leaned in.

Because that truth changes everything.

What does it really mean to be seen?

This episode is a powerful reminder that being known is not just spiritual—it’s deeply practical.

Becca unpacks how this identity shapes:

Because when people are truly seen—

Becca shares wisdom around:

She is dripping with wisdom—offering insight after insight and several mic-drop moments throughout the conversation.

Becca’s journey started on the mission field and evolved into the business world—an “only God” story that reminds us:

Nothing is lost.

Today, as founder of On Mission, she helps Christian leaders define, protect, and champion what matters most—so their organizations don’t just grow, but stay aligned with eternal impact.

This entire episode centers on one powerful idea:

The power of being known.

If you want to build a culture that lasts…

This conversation will stay with you.

Connect with Becca at On Mission Advisors https://onmissionadvisors.com/

🎧 Listen. See people well. Build cultures that care.

What do you do when God calls you to lead…

Krystal sits down with Holly Misener, founder of the Minnesota Christian Chamber of Commerce, for a powerful conversation about timing, courage, and stepping into leadership when everything around you feels uncertain.

Because this wasn’t a quiet launch.

It happened in the middle of national tension.

And the question was real:

Do you address it… or stay silent?

Holly didn’t just face external pressure—

She went from being a business owner who expressed her faith subtly—playing Christian music in the background…

To becoming known as:

“The girl who will pray for you.”

And eventually—

Holly shares the backstory of launching a Christian Chamber in Minnesota—what it took, what it cost, and what she learned about trusting God’s timing when it doesn’t make sense.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

Holly is a business owner, wellness practitioner, and founder who leads with a deep commitment to faith, family, and helping others thrive. Through her work at His Healing House, she has helped individuals pursue health and vitality—but her impact now extends far beyond individual transformation into community and marketplace influence.

This episode is for the leader who feels the tension.

Because sometimes the calling doesn’t come in comfort.

It comes in crisis.

And the question isn’t whether you’re ready.

It’s whether you’ll say yes.

👉 Learn more about her work:

Minnesota Christian Chamber

🎧 Listen. Be bold. Lead when it matters most.

Some connections are strategic.

Krystal met Ferne Sapp as her roommate at God, Golf & Gals—and what followed was more than a conversation. It was a divine alignment.

In this episode, Ferne shares what it looks like to build something significant—and then allow God to redefine how you measure it.

She has grown a global organization from zero to thousands.

But she also understands the tension.

The tension between impact and metrics.

And what happens when God interrupts that cycle.

Ferne walks us through how her leadership was completely reconstructed through the lens of Matthew 6:33:

Seek first the Kingdom.

Not the numbers.

The Kingdom.

Instead of asking, “How do I grow this?”

“God, who are the who?”

And everything changed.

This episode is filled with real, raw leadership moments—including the honest truth that when she said yes to speaking at SWC 2026… she later realized what she had actually said yes to—and found herself shaking in her boots.

But even there—she chose surrender.

And God met her with peace.

Ferne also opens up about a deeply personal season—leading a business while becoming a full-time caregiver for her husband. A journey that required her to go beyond the break—past what she thought she could carry, into a place of deeper dependence on God.

Because purpose doesn’t pause for pain.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

Ferne is a FaithFirst leader, entrepreneur, ordained minister, and caregiving voice with over 25 years of leadership experience across ministry and marketplace. She has built a global organization of more than 2,000 business partners and now helps others lead with faith, clarity, and courage in every season.

She is bold.

And this conversation will stay with you.

You’ll have the opportunity to see Ferne Sapp at SWC 2026, where she will be speaking and pouring into leaders just like you.

👉 Join us in Orlando, April 22–24:https://uschristianchamber.com/swc-2026/

If you’ve been pushing…

This episode will remind you:

You don’t have to chase impact.

🎧 Listen. Surrender. Go beyond the break.

This episode will stop you in your tracks.

Krystal sits down with Stephen Scoggins for a conversation that cut straight to the core of leadership and identity—as he unpacked the meaning behind an identity most leaders have never considered:

One part lion.

Strength and surrender.

And what happens when those are not integrated?

You hit a ceiling.

Stephen challenges listeners with a simple but confronting exercise:

Close your eyes and ask yourself—

That question alone begins to expose the fears, insecurities, and internal pressure that often drive striving, burnout, and misalignment.

Because here’s the truth:

You can scale revenue.

Stephen shares the difference between Kingdom authority and worldly power—and why so many high-capacity leaders are operating from the wrong one.

If you’re hitting a ceiling in your business or leadership…

It may not be a strategy problem.

It may be time to drop to your knees and look within.

Stephen’s story is as powerful as his message.

From homelessness…

But the real breakthrough came when God revealed something deeper:

He had been leading too much like Saul.

That shift changed everything.

Today, Stephen equips leaders to integrate courage with humility, strength with surrender—so they can build lives and businesses that don’t just grow… but last.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

Stephen is humble.

And this message will challenge you.

You’ll have the opportunity to see Stephen Scoggins live at SWC 2026, where he will be a keynote speaker and a subject matter expert in the Currency Lab think tank.

👉 Join us in Orlando, April 22–24:

👉 Take Stephen’s free leadership assessment and connect with him:

If you’re ready to break through what’s been holding you back…

This episode may reveal that the answer isn’t more force.

It’s integration.

🎧 Listen. Reflect. Lead as both lion and lamb.