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Hosted by Mark Greaves · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 28 episodes
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Join host Mark Greaves as he sits down with current business owners, nonprofit directors, and industry leaders to discuss how they place Christ at the center of their calling. With guests from multiple industries, including music industry CEOs, leaders in Christian education, pioneers in the medical field, and more, Mark takes a holistic view of how to honor God regardless of one’s profession. Each episode is packed with wisdom, honesty, and encouragement, covering lessons learned, challenges faced, and victories won while showcasing real stories and faith in action. Tune in and be inspired to live First and Focused, putting God first in your life, leadership and daily walk.
Mark Greaves hosts First & Focused, a business show with 28 episodes published.
Send us Fan Mail What if your career could become one of the greatest tools for Kingdom impact? In this episode of First and Focused, we sit down with Sam Koon — founder and President of Sam Koon and Associates, a leadin
Send us Fan Mail Every hair on your head is numbered – Luke 12:7. That's the verse behind the name of Twelve 7 Barbershop . In this episode of First and Focused, we talk with Kevin Zeallear , co-founder and owner of Twel
Send us Fan Mail What does it really look like to let your faith shape your financial decisions? In this episode of First and Focused, we sit down with Mike Perez — Certified Kingdom Advisor, leader of Embassy Wealth Adv
Send us Fan Mail Jared Weston didn’t grow up as a man of faith — but a golf event at a Christian Business Men’s Connection gathering in Oklahoma changed everything. Now, as Area Director for CBMC, he’s on a mission to eq
Send us Fan Mail What happens when a business puts faith at the center — not just on the wall, but in the way they work, pray, and serve? Steve Greaves and Stephen Coan, both mortgage professionals at Tithe Lending, flip
Send us Fan Mail What does leadership development look like in Africa, South America, and beyond? Paddy McBane — founder of Marketplace Solutions and Lead Global Trainer for Transformational Leadership has led initiative
Send us Fan Mail What would you say to your kids if you knew today might be your last day? Super Bowl Champion and former Ohio State Tight End Jake Ballard joins nonprofit fundraising leader Brian Canavan to talk about “
Send us Fan Mail Enviro Construction co-owner William Cox joins First and Focused to talk about leading a blue-collar business with bold Christian conviction at just 26 years old. William shares stories from growing up a
Send us Fan Mail Faith Community Church Lead Pastor Ben Douglass joins First and Focused to share his journey from engineering ambitions to pastoral ministry in the heart of Columbus’ westside. Pastor Ben discusses growi
Send us Fan Mail Center for Christian Virtue’s Church Ambassador Network Director Chris Lightfoot joins First and Focused for a conversation on leadership, obedience, generosity, and following God through unexpected tran
Send us Fan Mail St. Paul’s Outreach missionary John Mullen joins First and Focused to discuss leaving behind a successful engineering career to pursue full-time ministry, the spiritual hunger emerging among young adults
Send us Fan Mail What does it look like to follow God while building at the edge of innovation? In this episode, we sit down with Andy Dickson—entrepreneur, venture builder, and leader in nanotechnology—to talk about fai
Send us Fan Mail How do you keep your faith alive when it becomes familiar? In this powerful conversation, Dr. Jeffrey Broadnax shares wisdom from over 30 years in pastoral leadership, coaching, and ministry development.
Send us Fan Mail What if the most impactful life you could live isn’t extraordinary—but faithful? In this episode, we sit down with Harvey Hook, a respected ministry leader, author, and founder of The Gathering in Columb
Send us Fan Mail What if the way you think about money is shaping your relationship with God more than you realize? In this episode of First and Focused , we sit down with Courtney Markley—speaker, author, and founder of
Send us Fan Mail Longevity in leadership is increasingly rare—but faithfulness over time leaves a powerful legacy. In this episode of First and Focused , we sit down with Scott Arnold, Executive Director of Central Ohio
Send us Fan Mail Youth sports have transformed into a high-pressure, high-visibility environment shaped by NIL deals, social media, and rising expectations. In this episode of First and Focused , we sit down with Rye D'O
Send us Fan Mail Scaling a company from zero to thousands of employees requires vision, grit, and leadership clarity. In this episode of First and Focused , we sit down with Greg Alcorn, founder and CEO of Global Contrac
Send us Fan Mail Elite performance often focuses on physical strength—but sometimes the greatest strength is spiritual resilience. In this episode of First and Focused , we sit down with Brock Meadows, founder of Power F
Send us Fan Mail The mortgage industry has seen its share of volatility—but rarely does it see leaders put faith front and center. In this episode of First and Focused , we sit down with Brian Ziemer, Co-Founder and COO
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First & Focused is hosted by Mark Greaves. The show is categorised under business and has published 28 episodes.
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