Marketplace Calling Podcast

Episode 15 - When Faith Meets Finance: Leading Boldly in Corporate America

You are listening to Marketplace Calling, a weekly podcast with real conversations at the intersection of Christian faith and business leadership, hosted by Landon Williams and Bob Willumsen.
 
In this episode Landon and Bob welcome Danielle Bowlin back to discuss her journey to faith, integrating belief with corporate finance leadership, the role of prayer in strategic decisions, navigating a toxic workplace culture, stepping out in obedience when God called her to leave, and the impact of mentoring others in the marketplace.

Episode 14 - Following God in Business: Discerning His Voice for Tough Decisions

You're listening to Marketplace Calling, a weekly podcast with real conversations at the intersection of Christian faith and business leadership, hosted by Landon Williams and Bob Willumsen. In this episode Landon and Bob discuss how to hear God when making important business decisions—covering scripture, prayer, counsel from other believers, and circumstances. They share practical steps for discerning God's guidance, the importance of surrendering outcomes, acting in faith, and moving forward once you've decided to follow what you believe God is leading you to do.

Episode 13 - When God Gets Your Attention: Discernment in the Marketplace

You're listening to Marketplace Calling, a weekly podcast of real conversations at the intersection of Christian faith and business leadership, hosted by Landon Williams and Bob Willumsen.
In this episode Landon and Bob continue a conversation about discerning God’s voice in big and everyday business decisions—spotting restlessness as a signal, surrendering outcomes, and trusting Jesus as Lord over plans.
They share practical habits for hearing God (daily Scripture, intentional quiet times, speaking Jesus’ name aloud) and discuss common obstacles like busyness, pride, and shame, inviting listeners to keep the dialogue going.

Episode 12 - Hearing God in Everyday Business Decisions

In this episode of Marketplace Calling, hosts Landon Williams and Bob Willumsen discuss how to seek God’s guidance in business and everyday decisions. They share stories about prayer in the workplace, leading faith conversations with teammates, and practical steps for integrating Christian faith into marketplace leadership.
They also highlight listener reach across countries, celebrate community moments like office luncheons, and encourage feedback and connection from their audience.

Episode 11 - From Childhood Faith to a Marketplace Mission: Landon's Story

A candid conversation with co-host Landon Williams about his lifelong faith journey—from inviting Jesus at age eight, through marriage, parenting, and the life-threatening NICU battles with his son Everett—to how those experiences shape his calling to live out Christian faith in the marketplace.

Episode 10 - From Self to Servant

You're listening to Marketplace Calling, a weekly podcast of real conversations at the intersection of Christian faith and business leadership, hosted by Landon Williams and Bob Willumsen.
In this episode, Bob shares his personal journey from a transactional faith to a living relationship with Christ, describing a pivotal hotel-room encounter, the conviction that led him to confess past wrongdoing, and how following Jesus reshaped his relationships, career, and daily rhythms of prayer and obedience.

Episode 9 - From Brokerage to Belief: A CEO’s Journey of Faith in the Marketplace

In this episode of Marketplace Calling, hosts Landon Williams and Bob Willumsen talk with Greg Spillyards, CEO of Cushman & Wakefield | Commercial Advisors, about his unusual journey from commercial real estate to seminary and back into the marketplace. Greg shares how God shaped his vision for transformative real estate, his work in underserved Memphis neighborhoods, and the practical ways his faith informs daily leadership.
Greg discusses discerning God’s call, the discipline of daily prayer and scripture, mentoring others, servant leadership, and navigating difficult personnel decisions with care. He offers encouragement for business leaders curious about faith—start with prayer, find a person of peace, and stay open to God’s guidance.

Episode 8 - Praying on the Job: How One Leader Turned a Crane Company into a Kingdom Workplace

Hosts Landon Williams and Bob Willumsen interview Ian Withrow, Memphis branch manager at Barnhart Crane & Rigging, about bringing faith into daily work: weekly Monday prayer, onsite ministry, and a company model that gives half its profits to global missions.
The episode shows how spiritual practices and business excellence can coexist—driving growth, attracting talent, and preparing the team for changed lives, baptisms, and deeper discipleship in the workplace.

Episode 7 - Motive Check: The Identity of Excellence vs. The Source of Excellence

Hosts Landon Williams and Bob Willumsen discuss how Christian faith intersects with business leadership, focusing on the reasons behind our goals and the identities we chase.
Using Scripture (John 16, Philippians 3), personal stories, and practical metaphors, they contrast worldly success—wealth and recognition—with the 'complete joy' found in Christ and ask business leaders: what ladder are you climbing?

Episode 6 - Ladders of Meaning: Choosing Identity Over Success

You're listening to Marketplace Calling, a weekly podcast with real conversations at the intersection of Christian faith and business leadership, hosted by Landon Williams and Bob Willumsen.
In this episode Landon and Bob explore how goals and ambition interact with Christian identity, asking whether success can deliver the joy we seek. They discuss the "ladder" metaphor, scripture passages (John 16:24 and Philippians 3:8), and practical questions for business leaders about what they are actually climbing toward.
Listeners are invited to reflect on their own motivations and consider whether their ladder is leaning against the right wall.