Cash Management for Business Owners Part I

In this two-part series, Bill English interviews Melissa Deike, Vice President of Cash Management and Business Development from Bell Bank about proper cash management for small business owners. Most small business owners are not well versed in Cash Management or the risks that can be mitigated by...

Managing Personal Debt

Originally aired on Faith Radio on September 27, 2017, Bill discusses the quagmire of personal debt and how to manage it with Bill Arnold.

Family Business Dynamics

Originally aired on January 4, 2017 on the Faith Radio Network with Dr. Bill Meier.  In this interview, we discuss Family Businesses and how they are different from a publicly held corporation.  In this broadcast, we discuss the four roles one can hold in a corporation -...
The 282 Promises of Donald Trump

The 282 Promises of Donald Trump

Originally aired on November 30, 2016 on the Faith Radio Network with Dr. Bill Meier.  We discuss some of the 282 promises that Candidate Trump made before he became President Trump.  We also discuss what the concept of a promise is from a Christian viewpoint. We finish...
Funding Your Business or Ministry

Funding Your Business or Ministry

Aired on October 19, 2016 with Dr. Bill Meier on Faith Radio.  In this interview, Bill discusses the funding sources for business based on the life-stag of the business.  
Another Mortgage Crisis?

Another Mortgage Crisis?

Originally aired on Faith Radio with Dr. Bill Meier on September 28, 2016. We discuss how some of the new policies coming from certain Federal government agencies are repeating the same mistakes that were committed between 1992 and 2007 that led to the housing bubble.
A Biblical Perspective on the Elections

A Biblical Perspective on the Elections

Originally aired on September 9, 2016 with Dr. Bill Meier on Faith Radio.  In this interview, we discuss the 2016 Presidential elections.  25% of Americans say they are scared of who our next President will be regardless of who gets elected.  75% say their pick of a...
The Surprises that New Leaders Experience

The Surprises that New Leaders Experience

Originally aired on August 24, 2016 with Dr. Bill Meier on Faith Radio.  In this episode, we discuss family owned businesses and working as an interim CEO. We discuss the seven surprises that new CEOs experience, which are applicable to those in most new leadership positions.
How to Handle Yourself in the Face of Hostile Media

How to Handle Yourself in the Face of Hostile Media

Originally aired on April 22, 2016 on Austin Hill in the Morning on Faith Radio.  This interview was prompted by some examples of journalists asking questions about a Christian Business Owner's faith as it related to the service of homosexuals wanting to be married. We also discuss...

Economic News on the 2Q 2016 GDP Numbers

Originally aired on Faith Radio on August 31, 2016.  We discuss the Gross National Product for the 2nd quarter of 2016 and it's ramifications for small business owners. Our economy is stalled, not necessarily contracting but it is also not growing well.

The Integration of Faith and Business

Originally aired on Faith Radio with Austin Hill on March 25, 2016.  Austin and Bill English discuss a faith and business survey, understanding that many may not really care about the integration of faith and business.

Small Business Can Alleviate Poverty and Give us Purpose and Dignity

Originally aired on Faith Radio on March 18, 2015 with Austin Hill. We discuss how to get young people more involved in starting businesses and entrepreneurship.  Poverty is alleviated through thousands of profitable, small businesses.  Redistribution of wealth will not alleviate poverty. Our discussion references this blog...

What Happens to a Business Owner has a Business Failure

Originally aired on March 4, 2015 with Austin Hill on Faith Radio.  Austin and Bill discuss the intersection of our Christian faith and entrepreneurship.  We also discuss the toll the owner's emotions and family a business failure brings. We also discuss entrepreneurial terror, the notion that many...
Supporting Those Who Have Lost Their Job

Supporting Those Who Have Lost Their Job

Originally aired on May 27, 2015 with Austin Hill on Faith Radio. In this episode, Austin and Bill discuss what happens emotionally when a person loses their job.  We discuss how to support a person who has lost their job and we discuss the next steps for...
Wages, Compensation and the Minimum Wage

Wages, Compensation and the Minimum Wage

Originally aired on May 20, 2015 with Austin Hill on Faith Radio. We discuss what the Bible has to say about setting wages and why, once the wages are set, both parties need to honor their agreement.  This implies that workers are free to negotiate wages with...
How Social Unrest Affects Small Businesses

How Social Unrest Affects Small Businesses

Originally aired on May 6, 2015 with Austin Hill on Faith Radio.  We discuss current economic figures and how general social unrest negatively affects small business.  We also discuss managing cash vs. managing profit.
Finding Rest During a Hectic Schedule

Finding Rest During a Hectic Schedule

Originally aired June 24, 2015 with Austin Hill on Faith Radio. We discuss our need for rest and margin in the midst of a hectic schedule.  A good Christian Business Owner should be able to train their staff well enough to run their business so that they...
Managing Income in a Business

Managing Income in a Business

Originally aired on June 17, 2015 with Austin Hill on Faith Radio. In this episode, managing income is  more important than managing expenses and it is more challenging than managing expenses too. Learn why building relationships with customers and others is essential to managing income.  Learn about...
Can we be Happy in the Workplace?

Can we be Happy in the Workplace?

Originally aired on June 10, 2015 with Austin Hill on Faith Radio.  If we loath our job and are not happy in our work, then this is a significant sign that you are out of alignment with God's will for your work and productivity.  Be sure that...
How we Dress Really is Important in Scripture

How we Dress Really is Important in Scripture

Originally aired on June 3, 2015 with Austin Hill on Faith Radio.  Austin and Bill discuss our dress and some Biblical passages that address (no pun intended) about our clothing and how we dress.  Clothing shouldn't be something that draws attention to our body or be the...
Bill English’s Report on His Mission Trip to Haiti

Bill English’s Report on His Mission Trip to Haiti

Originally aired on August 5, 2015 with Austin Hill on Faith Radio. We discuss how poverty is not a lack of material goods, but disconnection from the Lord Jesus Christ.  Bill explains how Philippians 4.13 is lived out by Haitian Christians who don't feel deprived or oppressed.
What Does it Mean to be a Christian Business Owner?

What Does it Mean to be a Christian Business Owner?

Originally aired on August 12, 2015 with Austin Hill on Faith Radio.  Bill English outlines what it means to be a Christian Business Owner viscerally by fulfilling the four purposes of business as we outline them here on this web site,  Bible and Business.  Bill and Austin...
Mentoring in Business

Mentoring in Business

Originally aired on August 26, 2015 with Austin Hill on Faith Radio.  We discuss mentoring, sacrifice, vulnerability and how mentoring is the sharing of lives between two people.  We discuss the cost of mentoring and the benefits of what good mentoring brings to the other person.

The Threat of Litigation

Originally aired on September 16, 2015 with Austin Hill on Faith Radio.  We discuss how 25% of small businesses will engage in some type of  litigation effort of one type or another and how litigation costs can negatively effect a small business.  Christian Business Owners should be...