Can you really separate your Christian faith from the way you do business?

In this episode of The Clark Report, John and Val talk with Peter Gourri, Executive Coach and Consultant, about what it means to live out your Christian faith at your business.

Peter believes that “God is My CEO” shouldn't just be a slogan—it should shape the way we actually conduct business.

He shares practical insights on bringing biblical principles into everyday decisions.

Peter Gourri's website: https://www.petergourri.com/

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction and guest overview

00:32 Faith and business: a unified principle

02:24 Separating faith and business: a misconception

03:16 Choosing integrity in business dealings

04:11 Treating everyone with dignity and respect

05:31 Extending grace in relationships

06:24 Understanding others' struggles and showing kindness

09:16 Pricing, serving honestly, and ethical profit

11:30 Living out faith through conduct

15:51 Demonstrating faith in everyday actions

19:26 Reflecting on God's final authority in business

19:36 'The Word in 7' | Luke 13:10-21

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Chris Simpson spent 24 years in the Secret Service, helping protect seven US presidents.

Today, he is protecting and advancing something very different—the cause of the Gospel.

Chris is President of Christian Business Men’s Connection (CBMC) International, an organization focused on evangelism and discipleship among business and professional leaders.

In this episode of The Clark Report, Chris shares with John & Val his fascinating journey “from Secret Service to Sacred Service” and explains why the workplace can be one of the most important mission fields for Christians.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Intro, faith in the workplace

01:45 How CBMC began

03:15 Chris' personal journey

05:48 What to expect at a CBMC gathering

07:19 The wrong and right ways to share your faith

10:22 Repercussions

12:40 An international struggle

13:33 Loneliness at the top

15:00 Christian connection

17:21 'The Word in 7' | Luke 13:1-9

24:00 Final remarks and prayer

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CBMC Website: CBMC.com

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What was it like to be aboard Air Force One on September 11, 2001?

As America marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11, we hear the remarkable first-person story of retired U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Wanda Joell, who made history as the first African-American woman named a permanent Presidential crew member aboard Air Force One.

SMSgt. Joell served as a flight attendant on Air Force One under four US presidents—but one day stands apart from all the others: September 11, 2001.

She was serving aboard the aircraft that day when the terrorist attacks struck the United States. Wanda shares her memories of that extraordinary flight, which ultimately lasted more than 15 hours, and recalls a personal moment when she spoke words of comfort to President George W. Bush.

She tells us about her remarkable career, what it was like serving presidents aboard Air Force One, the historic significance of her role, and the faith that guided her throughout her life and career.

PLUS-- in The Word in 7: Did Jesus come to bring peace...or division? A look at Luke 12:49-59.

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Wanda Joell's webpage: https://www.wandajoell.com/

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Meet Wanda Joell

03:26 Off to the Air Force!

05:50 Joining the Air Force One team

07:23 Serving under 4 presidents

08:27 Remembering 9/11

10:55 A word to the President

11:18 God's hand at work

11:52 Wanda Joell's legacy

13:38 The Word in 7 | Luke12:49-59

20:57 Prayer and final comments

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