Whitestone Podcast

Countless entrepreneurs have bootstrapped their enterprises without every even knowing the word “bootstrapping.” But whether they know the term or not, the very best entrepreneurs specifically parlay their past and present resources into long-term success. So do astute Christians in every sphere of life, and that can result in Kingdom impact! Join Kevin as he parses bootstrapping for every person, whether they will ever become a business entrepreneur or not! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

Prosperity in complex societies is deeply indebted to the effectiveness of supply chains for virtually every product or service. That requires remarkable cooperation among many supply-chain partners. But the knock against free markets is that they foster dog-eat-dog competition. So, which is it—competition or cooperation? Join Kevin as we take a look at mutually beneficial cooperation!  // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

You’ve likely heard of 10,000 hours—loosely, that means how long it takes for someone to be world-class at a particular skill. So, what are you doing about your next 10,000 hours? And how are those around you—and the Holy Spirit Who is in you—a part of the journey? Join Kevin as he unpacks the story of 10,000 hours and the opportunity each of us has before us in our next 10,000 hours of learning! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

Have you ever heard someone say that some famous leader was a hedgehog? What’s that all about? Well, it comes from a small book written decades ago titled “The Hedgehog and the Fox.” And that contrast of hedgehog vs. fox is still a topic of conversation. But what can it mean for Christians in understanding others…and themselves? Join Kevin as he unpacks this saying and its profound implications for each of us! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

Are you listening to the voice of God in a similar vein to Abraham…are you expecting God’s fresh specifics for you? Or is the voice of God silent outside the pages of the Bible? Join Kevin as he gets to one of the keys to the richest fullness of a fruitful Christian life, preparing good soil for the sower of the seed. That’s just how the true hearing of the voice of God can beget manifold fruit!  // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

Did your belief in Christ and Him crucified change how you view risk and take prompt redefined action in your personal finances…your relationships…your works? Yes, Jesus covered our eternal destiny! But what about the here and now, too? Join Kevin as he walks through the reality of risk as believers: risk intentionally transformed by our life in Christ! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

The heart of marketing is working to ensure your organization successfully presents offerings that have value! But that’s easier said than done when motivated competitors are determined to disrupt all your efforts. But the core secret is still “offerings that have value.” Join Kevin as he unfolds the story of the ultimate offering that has had value for millennia—and how that framework sets the standard for today!  // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

Have you heard of Ross Perot, the billionaire Presidential candidate well before Donald Trump? Well, Perot was one of the most unique Americans ever. And Perot’s life and approaches have many lessons for us to consider, with the result that many view him as one of the best leaders ever. Join Kevin as he reports some of the most unusual, seemingly craziest things you’ve ever heard about a leader doing business in America. // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

Have you heard about privately-held companies being strong enough to be listed on a public stock exchange? That’s called doing an IPO, an Initial Public Offering, or “going public.” Well, the whole staging of a company like that is fascinating. Join Kevin as he walks through this amazing world that can build real wealth for the ordinary person—and how Jesus did that for us even more so at the Cross! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

Supply chain. That phrase is on the lips of many millions of people nowadays, and that’s because something’s gone wrong in many a supply chain. So what’s the issue at hand? And what can we learn from the history of supply chains that will help us understand our present context? Join Kevin as we take a fun look at supply chains, their huge impact on our lives, and our opportunities. // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.