Whitestone Podcast

Why is there so much astounding financial prosperity in so many countries around the world today…yet some countries have relatively little? Well, one huge reason is the great collaborative stewardship of free trade…welcomed by some nations, closed off by others. Yet most folks in a place like America tend to take free trade for granted…or sometimes actually oppose it! And what about the Kingdom and how the Great Commission aligns with free trade principles? Join Kevin as we dive into the topic of the great collaborative stewardship of free trade! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

Are you really getting everything out of life that God intends you to? Or are you choosing a self-imposed mindset that has you settling for less than God intends? Does your church expect greatness and opportunity to come calling in your life in ways you haven’t seen before? Join Kevin as we take a look at the self-imposed mindset of “settling for less” in the lives of people in the Old Testament as well as the New Covenant as we challenge the possibilities that our own mindsets might be mired in settling for less! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

Strategy is often one of most ill-defined and ill-fulfilled facets of modern organizations—from businesses to nonprofits to churches. And it’s not hard to see why: “strategy” is often comprised of vague cheerleading-style words that are not really very concrete or actionable. But, for the Christian, there no reason to be completely ill-equipped regarding strategy. Kevin’s episode today begins and ends with seven bold words: you can’t most fully understand strategy if… Come join in! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

Of course, you know what FOMO is—the Fear of Missing Out! And you know that FOMO can be very destructive when we have immature responses to emerging, relentless circumstances! But FOMO can be very fruitful, both for us personally and for our enterprises! In fact, FOMO is embedded in the commands and teaching of Jesus for us as believers in the New Covenant! Join Kevin as we dive into how FOMO can—and should—drive good stewardship! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

You are going to stand alone before Christ when this life phase is over—and give an account of your personal “lived-out” theology. That means your favorite theologian or pastor…the elder board at your church…and the “confession” of your denomination or church are totally absent. Are you ready to  “present an approved life” to Christ, as per Paul’s teaching to Timothy? Well, many folks are engaged in some -ism or another when it comes to theology. Join Kevin as he challenges us to be a COYOTE: Carefully Own Your Own Theology Early! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

Have you heard of trust fund babies? Yeah, those are the folks who have the benefits of inherited wealth but not full ownership of it all—at least not yet. But why is that? Why didn’t their parents or grandparents give them complete access early on? And just how will you handle your funds when it comes to your children? For that matter, how does God handle His resources for the children of God…yes, born-again believers? And how do you handle the abundance of love, grace, and resources God has provided you? Join Kevin for a dive into the fascinating topic of Trust Fund Babies, Trust Fund Adults! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

Do you know who the amazing Ambassador Vernon Walters was? Even if you know the name, do you know some key specifics about his impact? And how is your “appealing” ambassadorship for Christ going? How would your workplace colleagues answer that question?  Join Kevin as we take a fascinating tour of the life of Ambassador Vernon Walters—including his encounter with Bible translators in Brazil! Fascinating! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

Have you heard a really smart, theologically-inclined person make highly-assured statements that are contrary to the basics of Bible truth? How did you respond, both internally and externally? Did you believe that their education level or their longer time as a Christian rightly trumped your understanding of the clear basics of truth from the Bible? Join Kevin as we take a look at how some renowned people often “work very hard to misunderstand basics!” // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

Since we live in the real world, each of us is aware of hampering chokepoints in supply chains—where an enterprise didn’t get the necessary good or service delivered as promised or expected. We certainly experienced that in the Covid era! But what about your workplace and your church—do you experience unnecessary chokepoints in the mission of either of those two organizations? Join Kevin as we look into the kaleidoscopic and challenging world of chokepoints—including another amazing twist or two by God in His economy! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

The travails of modern-day Israel tends to bring Abraham and his story to the fore in the minds of many Christians. Abraham is cherished by Jews, but the reality is that Abraham was a gentile! So, just who or what was Abraham’s “identity” in? And in this arena of heartfelt identity and focus, many Christians seem to have key identity loyalty to varied issues—from “pro-life” to Israel to immigration. But what should American Christians’ identity be tied to? And what identity was Abraham tied to…and does that matter? Join Kevin as we dive into “choosing to live out your identity.” // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.