God’s Purposes for Business
In this podcast, David Stark, Business Keys, interviews Bill English about his work at the Platinum Group as well as the book he is writing on what the Bible has to say about owning a business.
Top Ten Things Business owners do that DEMORALIZES their Employees
Aired on February 27, 2019 on Faith Radio, Carem LeBerge and Bill discuss this article previously posted here at Bible and Business.
Family Business Succession to the 2nd and 3rd generations
Aired on September 5, 2018 on Faith Radio with Dr. Peter Kapsner, we discuss tips and ideas on what to consider when your trying to pass your family business to the 2nd or 3rd generations.
a discussion on overcoming the difficulties of growing a business
Aired on September 9, 2018 with Dr. Peter Kapsner, Bill and Peter have a conversation about a variety of business topics that come from the Bible and Business surveys. Family Business Survey; Most Difficult Part of Growing a Business; Christian Business Owner Survey; Working with Family Members;...
A discussion on rebranding your ministry
Aired on September 26, 2018 on Faith Radio, Dr. Peter Kapsner and Bill English discuss the rebranding of ministries and churches. We meander into the gay marriage issue as it relates to rebranding and we discuss how current events and politics influences how we view churches and...
Dealing with Job Separation whether by Choice or Getting Fired
Originally aired on October 10, 2018 with Dr. Peter Kapsner on Faith Radio, Bill and Peter discuss how to manage job separations whether you choose to leave your job or by being fired from your job.
Child sexual abuse in the southern baptist church
On Faith Radio with Carmen LeBerge, Bill English discusses the recent revelations about child sexual abuse which has been occuring in the Southern Baptist Church for the foreseeable past. Here are the show notes Carmen and I used to do these two segments: If it isn’t for...
A discussion about america’s debt
Aired on February 13, 2019 with Carmen LeBerge on Faith Radio, Carmen and Bill discuss America's debt. In the 2nd segment, we discuss the leadership lessons we can all learn from football, with the Super Bowl having recently passed.
Corruption and Greed in College Admittance bribes and the national debt
Originally aired on March 13, 2019 on Faith Radio with Carmen LeBerge, Bill discusses the corruption and greed revealed in the recent college admittance bribe scandle. We also discuss Trump's 10-year budget that adds $10T to our national debt. Here are the notes we used to air...
Death by Meetings
Originally aired on March 6, 2019 with Carmen LeBerge on Faith Radio, Bill and Carmen discuss how to hold good meetings and what to do to stop holding bad meetings. We reference this Bible and Business article.
Bill English Interview about Lunds’ family litigation
Originally aired on WCCO Radio, Minneapolis, with Cory Hepola on February 28, 2019. Bill discusses with Cory the Lund's family business litigation that continues to play out in public in the Minnesota court system.
Business Lessons from Ecclesiastes 5
Originally aired on January 16, 2019 with Peter Kapsner on Faith Radio, Bill discusses the partial government shutdown as well as passages from Ecclesiastes 5. We discuss the myth of financial security as a result of our discussion of Ecclesiastes 5. We also discuss how to manage...
Bill’s Challenges in 2019 for Christian Business Owners Part II
Originally aired on January 2, 2019 with Peter Kapsner and Rachel Sutton, Bill outlines his challenges for Christian Business Owners to fulfill in 2019.
Bill’s Challenges for Christian Business Owners in 2019 – Part I
Originally aired on January 2, 2019 with Peter Kapsner and Rachel Sutton at Faith Radio, I outline four specific challenges for Christian Business Owners to fulfill in 2019.
Stewarding Your Business for Purposes of Expanding the Kingdom of God: Start a Business
Aired on Faith Radio on December 5, 2018, Peter Kapsner discusses with Bill English the Kingdom impact of starting a business with the purposes of funding Kingdom activities.
Top Ten Best Practices for Business Owners – Part II
Aired on Faith Radio on November 28, 2018, Bill English goes over the last five best practices for business owners. These practices are: Know the difference between being tenaciously committed and foolishly stubbornDon't rationalize your mistakesHire smart people and let them do what they do best -...
Top Ten Best Practices for Business Owners – Part I
Aired on Faith Radio on November 21, 2018, Bill discusses with Paul Perreaux the Top Ten Best Practices for Business Owners. Bill is able to talk about the first five. The first five are: Hire character, train skill.Have trusted advisors who speak truth into your life and...
Bill English reflects on his tour of Israel, the Holy Land.
Originally aired on Faith Radio with Peter Kapsner, Bill English reflects on the Wilderness experience and his tour of Israel. When you are in the wilderness, there is nothing to distract you from God. We then talk about business and politics and what might be coming from...
Bill English Reflects on the Wilderness in Israel
Originally aired on Faith Radio on October 31, 2018, Neil Stavum interviews Bill English about his recent trip to Israel. Bill discusses the wilderness, the Canyon of Zin, the Ramon Crater and what was the "promise" of the Promised Land? Before the Israelites could have the Promised...
What the Bible has to Say About Opportunity
In this discussion with Dr. Peter Kapsner at Faith Radio, we discuss several of the Undeniable Truths of Business. We also discuss the importance of opportunity in business and what the Bible has to say about opportunity in life. We reference this article. David English also discusses...
How to Know When Your Business is Headed for a Turnaround
In this interview with Peter Kapsner at Faith Radio, Bill discusses how some endings of relationships are necessary. We also discuss endings in family businesses. Finally, we discuss how to know when your business is headed for a turnaround, what the common signs are for a business...
Forgiveness in Family Business
This interview with Dick Whitworth on Faith Radio discusses an article Bill wrote for the Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal. We discuss how forgiveness plays a central role in keeping both the family and the business together.
Proverbs 6.16-19 in Business
Originally aired on June 7, 2017 with Bill Arnold on Faith Radio. We discuss the seven things that the Lord hates and how these things should never be part of a Christian Business Owner's persona in business.
Collaboration Burnout
Originally aired on Faith Radio on June 20, 2018 with Dr. Peter Kapsner, we discuss collaboration burnout, how it affects individuals and ways to avoid burning out as your try to be helpful to others through your collaboration efforts. We also discuss a few of my 68...
Undeniable Truths and Family Business
Aired on June 27, 2018, Bill English discusses some of his undeniable truths of business owners with Dr. Peter Kapsner on Faith Radio. Also discussed were some core things to which the first generation in a family business needs to pay attention as they consider passing their...
How Bible and Business Got Started
In this spot on Faith Radio, Bill English talks with Dr. Peter Kaspner from the University of Northwestern about how God prompted Bill to start Bible and Business. This spot was originally aired on June 12, 2018.
Predictions for 2017
Aired on Faith Radio with Dr. Bill Meier on December 28, 2016, we discuss Bill English's predictions for business for 2017.
Saving for Retirement
Aired on December 7, 2016 with Dr. Bill Meier on Faith Radio, we discuss a study from the Addison Group about the saving habits and realities for GenXers and Boomers. Both groups worry that they won't be able to retire at the age or lifestyle for which...
Wisdom and Planning
Aired on January 3, 2018, we discuss Proverbs 3.5-6 and 16.3 with Neal Stavim on Faith Radio about the topics of planning and wisdom in business.
The Attitude of Gratefulness
Originally aired on November 23, 2016 on Faith Radio with Dr. Bill Meier, we discuss how an attitude of gratefulness can have positive effects on your business as well as your life.