Whitestone Podcast

So, how’s your “vertical relationship” with the Most High God? Well, the Biblical model—both Old Testament and New Covenant—is that the strong God-follower uses the God-vertical relationship to anchor the people-horizontal events of life! Join Kevin as we take a look at Abraham’s successes and failures in applying a very key principle in the successful life in God: “the vertical anchors the horizontal!” // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

What do you know about the historic “Silk Road” that was active from Europe to China and back again for many centuries? What about the modern-day “Belt and Road Initiative” by China? How does all that compare to the digital world we all now occupy in supply chain activity? Join Kevin as we take a centuries-long look at huge supply chain dynamics, including how it applies to us as part of the Kingdom of God! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

Modern marketing in extraordinarily-effective consumer-saturated societies relies very heavily on “the nodes.” Just what types of nodes are those? And can we see parallels to the Internet’s structure and functioning? And how about the Kingdom’s network nodes that consistently and steadfastly serve the eternal purposes of God? Join Kevin as we dive in to the crucial role of network nodes that are embedded within and responsible for the very best marketing successes! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

Ever heard of Ralph Peer? Very likely not. But in very particular ways, Ralph Peer’s life’s work impacts every person who listens to popular music. Peer didn’t do just one major “thing”—he is highly regarded for at least two innovative paths he carved out that impact the lives of millions to this very day. Join Kevin as we explore the unique, engaging, and instructive story of Ralph Peer!  // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

So, what does God say about “increase” in the Bible? Well, a whole lot! That’s because God is so big on active stewardship, both His and ours…and that’s true when it comes to our family and to our gifting and to our money…and even when it comes to the Word! And that’s not to mention the increase of the government of our King Jesus in this very day! Join Kevin as we explore the amazing opportunity to be a part of God’s intended increase in His Kingdom and for each of His children!  // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

Hey, have you ever considered becoming a franchisee in a successful franchise operation, perhaps like Chick-fil-A? There could be amazing fruits that come from that. But there are many franchise operations that fail. Join Kevin for a look at five key questions for anyone considering becoming a franchisee. And, of course, don’t be surprised when the Kingdom then becomes a central focus for discussing franchise issues! Come take a listen! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

Is your church more like Antioch, the evidence-based, missionary-sending church of the book of Acts…or is it more like the famous saying about the famous fictional community of Lake Wobegon—where the blanket assumption is that it’s self-evidently “above average”…? Just what is the measuring stick for the vision and the mission of an effective New Covenant church in modern times? Join Kevin for a bracing challenge about whether our churches are in fact excellent or simply average…from the perspective of God’s standards!  // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

It’s Walmart again, showing the way to be a strong steward of all “the little guys” in a robust system of free-markets capitalism! Now, does that sentence intrigue you…or perhaps grate on you? Well, in the recent, difficult disruptions of COVID and supply chain issues and high inflation, Walmart and a couple of other retail market leaders are stepping up, revealing how free-markets capitalism works to self-regulate itself on behalf of consumers. Join Kevin as we take a look at Walmart doing free-markets capitalism proud…again!  // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

So, Abraham clearly walked with God, modeling a life of faith for each of us as believers, so much so that we can be called the children of Abraham (Galatians 3:7). But what are key distractions to a fruitful walk with God for us today? Are they the same distractions as those of Abraham’s world? Join Kevin as we take a look at key facets of life that can so easily distract us in our walk with God!  // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

Modern-day supply chains and markets have been dramatically impacted by entrepreneurs’ visions that were stimulated by advances in technology—just take a look at Google and Amazon! That’s evidence of the astute expansion of market opportunities by savvy business leaders. But God established that very strategic layering in just one sentence to His church! Join Kevin as we take a timeless look at a foundational supply chain and market strategy! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.