Exploring The Prophetic With Shawn Bolz

Join Shawn Bolz as he interviews Screenwriter, Caleb Monroe.  Caleb is the screenwriter of The Mongolian Connection and such comics as Peanuts and Batman. He is also the Work + Culture Director at Reality Church of Los Angeles. Today we will explore how Caleb was first published as a writer at 11 years old which made a strong impact for his future career.  We will discover the trials and travails of maintaining a Godly marriage amidst the pulls and pushes of the entertainment industry, his journey into ministry and how God took him on an identity journey which he now imparts identity into others.

Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz & Bob Hasson interview serial entrepreneur and experienced businessman, Jon Sundt. Jon is the Founder of Altegris and has served as President and CEO of Altegris Investments, Altegris Advisors, and Altegris Funds, he’s an expert in hedge funds and alternative investment strategies. Tune in as Shawn, Bob, & Jon share how his life took a steep dive on the brink of bankruptcy, failure, and heartbreak of losing his brothers to drug overdose; but during this time he felt the peace and love of God which got him through. Hear how Jon stepped away from a well paying job off of a conviction from the Lord, and his courageous, brave choices that are not the common easy choice. You will love his stories of what has happened in his life that are impacting the world today.

On today’s episode, Cherie Bolz interviews Shawn Bolz on the Season 3 Finale.  Today Shawn looks back through season 3 of Exploring the Prophetic and shares some incredible behind the scene moments. Shawn recounts some of his favorite podcast moments, he shares some of the highs, the lows, and some inspiring points of 2020 that have encouraged him and caused him to grow. Shawn shares about 2 new editions to the Exploring Podcast Series and his inspiration behind them. Join the conversation!

Join Shawn Bolz as he interviews Former Miss USA, Kristen Dalton-Wolfe. For Kristen, winning the title of Miss USA wasn't just a dream, it was her destiny. From the age of three, she believed that one day she would wear the coveted Miss USA crown and sash. In 2009, in Las Vegas, Kristen was crowned as Miss USA. She is an accomplished singer, actress, and dancer and has appeared on hit TV shows. Today we will explore how God inspired her dream to be Miss USA. We will also discover how a career in the industry has had some major challenges, but how God gave her perspective. Kristin shares vulnerably her process through depression,  she is now one of the top voices to Christian women in the industry today. God was redirecting her.

Welcome to our new podcast - Exploring the Marketplace with Co-Hosts Bob Hasson & Shawn Bolz. Join us as we are creating a conversation with Christian marketplace leaders who have careers and have been impacted by their faith. We are also answering your questions about entrepreneurship, business leadership, careers and how the Kingdom of God changes your impact in the marketplace. In this episode, hear Shawn & Bob share vulnerably about having to rebalance during this difficult time in ministry and career and how God in their lives has made a huge difference during these transitions. Tune in for an exciting announcement during the podcast. Come join the conversation!

On today’s episode, Shawn Bolz interviews Ramiro Peña. Rev. Ramiro Peña is the Founder and Pastor of Christ the King Baptist Church of Waco. He has a television ministry that reaches all 50 states and 120 countries. He travels extensively preaching the gospel and ministering to world leaders. He is currently involved with the Faith and Opportunity Initiative for President Donald J. Trump and served on the National Hispanic Advisory Council to Presidential candidate Donald Trump in the 2016 and 2020 campaigns.  Join the conversation as Shawn and Ramiro discuss how he received a prophetic word that he would be an advisor for President Trump that came at a cost, but within 2 weeks he received an invitation to meet him. Hear as Ramiro talks about some of his unbelievable God assignments, why God has put him in this position, what has manifested, and the policies that have shifted because of it.

Join Shawn Bolz as he interviews Fashion Desinger, Nancy Vuu who is the mastermind behind the Nancy Vuu Couture Collection and fashion. Her work is predominantly featured in magazines such as Vogue, Elle, Harper's Bazaar, and Ivy’s magazine. Driven with purpose and passion through her relationship with God, Nancy has managed to elevate her brand from it’s humble roots to international status. Inspired by her faith, Nancy’s mission is to let the young generation know that no matter what their circumstance, they are deeply loved by royalty and belonging to the one true king. Today we will explore how Nancy heard from God powerfully to leave her career in finance and go into the fashion world.  We will have a conversation about how hungry those in the fashion world are for identity, and how God has brought miracle after miracle to position Nancy to be a voice in a very unique industry.

On today’s episode, Shawn Bolz interviews Ed Rush.  While in the Marines, he flew in his combat career as a decorated F-18 Pilot which included over 50 combat missions and 2 tours to Iraq.  After his  combat tours to Iraq, Ed left full-time active duty to speak, write, and share a message that will change the world.  Ed’s books and expertise have been featured on CBS, FOX, ABC, and NBC.  Join the conversation as Shawn and Ed discuss how God changed the trajectory of his life from a sensationalist christian to hearing from God in powerful ways, hear how the Lord transitioned his life into the corporate world from being a fighter pilot with a heart to inspire other people with the principles he has learned in the marine corp. Hear how the Lord has given him the gift of "Word of Wisdom" that he is using to help people make money, grow businesses, and so much more.

Join Shawn Bolz as he interviews Makeup Artist, Lauren Lancaster.  God awakened the desire in her to do make up in Lauren when she was a young girl.  When she became a Christian, God began to show her her calling into the entertainment industry through makeup artistry and how it would give her an audience to hold the heart of people, not just do their makeup.  Discover how Lauren moved to Los Angeles out of faith and had her first break on the show American Idol.  This became a catalyst for an ongoing career and she has been doing makeup in the entertainment industry represented by one of Hollywood's most elite agencies ever since. Serving in celebrity and commercial makeup, Lauren has amazing stories of God working behind the scenes in a powerful way and hear how she now inspires and trains others in the makeup industry as well.

On today’s episode, Shawn Bolz interviews Michael Lombardo. Michael is an international minister, author and  host of Awaken Podcast on the Charisma Podcast Network. He’s preached the gospel with salvations, signs, and wonders in over twelve countries. He is the founder of Life Poured Out International marked with the tangible move of God’s Spirit, especially in prophecy, healing, and manifestations of God’s Glory.  Join the conversation as Shawn and Michael discuss an amazing redemption story of how in the past, Michael paid for his girlfriends abortion, but after getting saved, God led him to his wife through a vision of his daughter.  This is a beautiful story of how God encountered Michael, healed his heart, and brought freedom to him when we did not feel worthy.

Join Shawn Bolz as he interviews Producer Terry Botwick. He is the CEO of 1019 and has an eclectic resume of broad-ranging success within the entertainment industry. Terry has expanded the VeggieTales brand through book publishing, live entertainment and television. Terry also served as Senior Vice President for CBS Entertainment, overseeing all primetime series programming as well as that network’s special events such as the Grammy Awards, Tony Awards, Daytime & Primetime Emmy Awards. Today we will discover how as a Producer, Terry has many projects up his sleeve and hear a history lesson that will help you see a behind the scenes look in the entertainment industry. Join the conversation as we see how Terry stepped out of God’s will for a time, how the Lord brought a course correction and how God partnered with Terry in powerful ways to see Kingdom projects manifest today.

On today's episode, Shawn Bolz interviews Brian & Elisha Magill.  Elisha is a former nurse, an Author having written her new book: Making Beauty with the Ashes; her spouse Brian is a Business Owner as a General Contractor and their redemption story has been featured on Daystar TV. They are believers that God can speak in the midst of traumatic circumstances, recreating destiny and hope where there was no hope. Join the conversation as Shawn, Elisha & Brian discuss their beautiful hard story of going through one of the darkest periods of their lives, which was centered around their marriage. God gave Elisha hope for Brian and for their lives giving her powerful choices even after years of abandonment, affairs,  mental abuse, alcohol abuse & suicide attempts They share vulnerably about their struggles, but hear how God has completely restored them and the amazing story of God's love and redemption for marriage and family.

On today’s show we have Paul Lauer who is best known for his viral marketing campaign on The Passion of the Christ. He is the founder and CEO of Motive Entertainment, he is an American entrepreneur, marketer, and author. He has launched the successful “You” Magazine for teens, he has co-written books, hosted radio TV shows, produced documentary television and worked with numerous celeries and sports stars.  Today we will uncover what God is doing behind the scenes in entertainment and hear from the viral marketing sensation. We will discover some of the stores we don’t get to hear in the media about how God moved on several projects that we know and love.

On today's episode, Shawn Bolz interviews Pastor Jimmy Evans. Jimmy is Senior Pastor of Gateway Church, a multi-campus church in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, he is an author, the Founder and CEO of MarriageToday, a ministry that is devoted to helping couples thrive in strong and fulfilling marriages and families. Jimmy and his wife Karen co-host MarriageToday, a nationally syndicated television program. Join the conversation as Shawn and Jimmy discuss his marriage testimony, how the Holy Spirit taught him how to be a husband and how the Lord healed and restored his marriage.  Hear the amazing story of how the Lord opened the door for Jimmy and his wife to have a TV show that reaches millions around the world. Jimmy shares about end-time prophecy and where the world is on God’s time table.

On today's show, we have Kim Dorr-Tilley who has worked for 30 years as a casting director and talent agent casting & some of Hollywood's greatest talent as well as acting as their agents.  In the middle of her successful career, Kim felt a call to ministry and went after her theology degree not sacrificing her entertainment career but pioneering in them both. After years of Ministry and Hollywood, Kim took a full-time position as the Associate Pastor of Bel-air Presbyterian Church which still has a reputation for hosting the who-is-who of Christians in Hollywood for decades where she still serves today.  She has ministered and worked in Hollywood as a pioneer of the faith and you will hear her stories that will inspire you about what God is doing today.

On today’s episode, Shawn Bolz interviews Ryan Montague. Ryan is the author of Divine Opportunity: Finding God in the Conversations of Everyday Life, he is a speaker and a professor of Communication Studies. Ryan shares powerfully through scripture, real-life experiences about spiritual, emotional and rational intelligence. Join the conversation as Shawn and Ryan discuss his process of hearing from God and how God spoke to him through a Darth Vader figurine, he shares how he got into communication and his passion for teaching people how to have deep meaningful connections with others.  Ryan shares the redemptive thread in his career and how the Lord is using him to create divine appointments for others.

Join Shawn Bolz as he interviews Producer Darren Moorman. Darren is a Producer who takes on real stories and creates movies about them. He has worked with industry leaders such as MGM, Lionsgate and Paramount Pictures. He has been producing for over a decade.  Some of his more recent projects include: Same Kind of Different As Me. His success is not just limited to feature films, he has also successfully produced TV shows.  Today we will explore many stories of how God is truly Darrens’ production partner and has helped him find filming locations, talent and projects. We will also hear about Darrens passion for true stories and what he is working on right now.

On today’s episode, Shawn Bolz interviews Phil Liberatore. Phil is Founder and President of two successful companies - Philip L. Liberatore, CPA and IRS Problem Solvers Inc. Phil is nationally recognized for his expertise with the IRS and has helped thousands of clients resolve complex IRS issues.  He is an Author and an ordained minister with a heart to help people in the area of finance, he combines his professional experience with a Biblical perspective to counsel people in need of financial guidance.  Join the conversation as Shawn and Phil discuss the time in his life when he was out of work when God stepped in and shifted everything and hear these amazing stories of how God is using him to help pull people out of financial trenches. His stories of how God has spoken to him about finances and given him strategies will encourage you to press in for more in your own life.

Join Shawn Bolz as he interviews Author: William Paul Young.  William Paul Young is the Author of The Shack, Crossroads, Eve and his newest book: Lies We Believe About God.  The journey that Paul has lived as one of the top Authors in history has been both incredible and very painful. His best selling book, "The Shack," tackles many subjects that are part of Paul's personal story including extreme losses and living with deep shame that can only be healed through a connection to God. Today we will hear about how God has used Paul’s novels as a platform that is using a grace filled perspective with a worldwide audience. We explore how the story of "The Shack" has also healed so many. We will also talk to Paul about his fascinating perspective and how he overcame so many things Christians struggle with, but gave language for all of us to go on the journey too.

On today’s episode, Shawn Bolz interviews Michelle Lutz. Michelle is a worship leader and songwriter based in Los Angeles. She has been leading worship and pastoring worship teams for over 15 years. Michelle loves the Word of God and is driven by a desire to see heaven come and be released into the city, nation and world through worship, prayer and fellowship. Michelle launched her online mentorship program called the Wholehearted Worship Leader designed to build up, impart and release worship leaders for revival and to release revival into their spheres of influence.  Join the conversation as Shawn and Michelle discuss her painful journey of infertility and their story of seeing God speak and move in a miraculous way, how the Lord led them to transition from churches and the dream that God put in her heart. You will love her stories about how hearing God's voice has made a key mark in every season of her life.