The Shepherd at Work

Most people think business is about making money — but for Mark Benson, it’s about saving families and souls.

When the dealership he owned began struggling, Mark did the unthinkable: he shut down operations on Sundays. It went against every industry norm, sparked resistance, and tested everything he knew about success. But Mark followed the leading of the Holy Spirit — and what happened next can only be described as supernatural.

From near-collapse to breakthrough, Mark’s obedience not only saved his business — it sparked a new vision for Kingdom commerce through his company, Honest Car Payment, a transparent, values-driven auto refinancing platform helping people find financial freedom across the nation.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

This isn’t just a turnaround story — it’s a testimony of radical trust, courageous leadership, and God’s power to rewrite the playbook for success.

Learn more about Mark and his company Honest Car Payment - https://honestcarpayment.com/

You ever wonder if God is moving even when you can’t see it? Or what it really means to have Him go before you—equipping you with everything you need for that season?

Meet Cassandra Diaz, founder of The Trading Post Café in St. Cloud, Florida—a family-owned, faith-fueled business that’s literally spreading Scripture one tea bag at a time.

What started as a small tea and spice shop has become a growing Kingdom hub, serving fresh brews, hosting Bible studies, and sending missionaries around the world through their new nonprofit, The Post Missions.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

This is more than a story about business growth—it’s a testimony of surrender, stewardship, and the beauty of watching God expand your territory when you say yes.

Check out The Trading Post Online - https://www.spiceandteatradingpost.com/

At just six years old, Marius Dancea left Romania with his family, carrying the spark of entrepreneurship that would one day ignite a movement.

Today, that spark has become EmpowerLinked — a groundbreaking business turning digital marketing into a Kingdom advancement tool.

Marius is bold, creative, and relentless about one thing: getting the Word of God in front of everyone, everywhere. From digital billboards to smart screens in local businesses, EmpowerLinked fuses marketing savvy with missional strategy to reach hearts right where they are.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

This conversation is equal parts vision, inspiration, and practical insight for anyone who believes business can be ministry and marketing can be mission.

Connect with EmpowerLinked today: https://www.empowerlinked.com/uscccempowerlinked

When cancel culture came for him, Claton Butcher lost everything in a week. But what looked like devastation became divine redirection. Out of that moment, God gave him a vision—to create a cancel-free culture for Christian authors, artists, and families.

Claton is the founder and president of CrossCurrent Digital, a fast-growing media platform delivering faith-based, family-friendly audiobooks, ebooks, and podcasts—with no worldly filters, no compromise.

In this episode, Krystal dives into Claton’s incredible story of resilience, conviction, and obedience. From worship leader and audiobook narrator to the founder of one of the boldest Christian media companies in the country, you’ll hear how God can turn cultural pushback into Kingdom momentum.

We talk about:

If you’ve ever felt silenced or sidelined for your faith, this episode will ignite your courage and remind you that God’s story can’t be canceled!

Prior to recording, Andrew L. Anderson quietly slid aside a poem he had recently written—obedient to the Lord’s nudge to put the insight on paper, not realizing how God would call it into the light for this very episode.

That poem—“!Monsters in the Closet!”—became the heartbeat of our conversation. You’ll hear the powerful reveal and discover why the timing was no accident.

This episode is about unmasking the lies that whisper in the dark—“you’re not enough,” “you’ll never measure up,” “you’re all alone”—and shining the truth of Christ’s love straight into them.

Andrew, a transformational coach and master teacher, shares how to:

Recognize the hidden “monsters” of shame, fear, and doubt

Break through limiting beliefs with tools rooted in both science and scripture

Step into freedom by walking in the truth of who you are in Christ

Andrew’s life mission is simple: to influence as many people as possible to live a higher level of spiritual strength and create a life by design.

Don’t miss this episode—it’s a reminder that every monster crumbles when God’s light exposes the lie.

What happens when the #1 ranked sales trainer in the world puts Jesus at the center of his business strategy?

Joe Pici isn’t just a global guru—he’s Krystal’s coach, a powerhouse communicator, and a living example of faith in action. Named the world’s top sales trainer and keynote speaker by Global Gurus, Joe has equipped hundreds of thousands of professionals across four continents to build pipelines that never run dry.

In this episode, Joe opens up like never before—sharing insights, stories, and a side few people ever get to see. He throws a few “fastballs” you don’t want to miss, from how to evolve and adapt your business in real time to why relationships are still the single greatest key to success.

You’ll discover:

Joe Pici is the co-founder of Pici & Pici, Inc., host of The Sales Edge Podcast, and creator of the world-renowned Rapport Mastery™ system. He’s helped leaders and teams move from survival to significance—and now he’s sharing his playbook for the marketplace mission field.

Practical. Powerful. Faith-filled.

From HGTV, Food Network, and Travel Channel to creating their own faith-driven production company, Matt and Season Wilmoth’s story is one of transformation, obedience, and boldness.

As founders of Almighty Wings Productions, they’ve gone from editing for major TV networks to producing family-friendly and Kingdom-centered content with a mission: to be salt and light in the world of visual entertainment.

In this episode, Matt and Season share:

How God called them out of the mainstream entertainment industry into Kingdom media

The powerful backstory that had them literally ripping up tarot cards and reclaiming their platform for Christ

What it means to bring excellence and authenticity into post-production work

Their vision for using film and media as a force for God’s glory

If you’ve ever wondered how God can use creativity, media, and even behind-the-scenes work to advance His Kingdom — you’ll be inspired by Matt and Season’s journey.

What do you do when God Himself stops you in your tracks and asks: “If what you believe is true, then why this?”

That’s exactly what happened to Jamal Maxsam. As a teenager, he had a radical encounter with Jesus that shattered deception and changed the trajectory of his life forever. Today, Jamal is a leadership igniter, faith-builder, and author—helping believers step into their calling to lead by faith, walk in the miraculous, and make a Kingdom impact wherever they are planted.

In this episode, Jamal and Krystal dive into:

His powerful Damascus-road style encounter with Jesus in the middle of a spiritualist convention

The red flags leaders need to watch for when the world’s system tries to pull them off course

Why obedience, worship, and surrender are the foundation for Kingdom leadership

A sneak peek into his unreleased book Called Out.

This is not a surface-level conversation—this is real talk about counterfeit spirituality, the miraculous, and how God calls leaders to operate with clarity and courage in a world full of compromise.

If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like to lead in the miraculous while keeping your faith at the center of everything you do, this conversation will light a fire in you.

What happens when your identity is shaken to the core—but God uses it to ignite a national movement?

Mina Carlson, co-founder of the Arizona Christian Chamber of Commerce and SVP of the U.S. Christian Chamber Coalition, shares her powerful journey of resilience, faith, and Kingdom purpose. From leading startups to $25M+ in revenue to advising billion-dollar corporations, Mina was already a seasoned leader. But it was her personal story—one that rocked her sense of identity—that God used to birth a vision much larger than herself.

Today, Arizona is not just her home; it’s a hub of Kingdom commerce and the birthplace of a movement that’s spreading across America. With the Christian Chamber Coalition now helping launch chambers coast to coast, Mina is equipping leaders to grow stronger businesses, advance God’s Kingdom, and transform cities.

In this episode, we cover:

Mina’s personal story of resilience and rediscovering her true identity in Christ

How Arizona has become a launching ground for national Kingdom impact

Why Christian chambers matter now more than ever

The bold vision of uniting marketplace believers from Arizona to America

Practical lessons for leaders navigating faith, business, and cultural headwinds

If you’ve ever wondered how God can use your personal pain to fuel a movement that transforms cities and nations, Mina’s story will inspire you to rise up and step into your Kingdom calling.