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Integrate: Faith & Innovate

Center for Faith & Innovation

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Given the head-turning challenges facing businesses today, how does a Christian business leader integrate faith with management of sales, operations, the balance sheet and P&L? How do you manage teams and make decisions that are wise, sound, and eternally focused? Integrate: Faith and Innovate is a lively, 30 minute podcast hosted by Hannah Stolze and FT Chong. With decades of experience in the marketplace and a network of thousands, tune in to hear Hannah and FT talk with Christian business ...
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John Tinseth, aka “The TRADINATOR” @thetrad came on our program, and just like that, another White Whale…unharmed. This program does not support whaling...but boy did we wail!!! We had a great chat about language in clothing, regretting his chosen moniker, the life of a military brat, making immediate connections with like-minded people, encounteri…
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And now, a show the algorithm will censor: we had a rambunctious conversation with author, activist, and auteur Barry W. Lynn. Though Barry arrived to the interview wearing head to toe Ed Hardy, surprisingly (or not) we didn’t talk about clothing very much at all! Barry Lynn on going toe to toe with America’s worst people; the sins of our recent pa…
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On this week’s episode we had the pleasure of hosting Style and Direction’s @ethanmwong. What does the M stand for? We talked about his clothing origin story, how to dress when it’s hotter than hell, Inspector Gadget’s trench coat, gatekeeping, “Dapper Day” at Disneyland, cinematic dressing, being a podcasting OG, being addicted to getting stuff do…
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In this episode, we sit down with Emily Harburg, CEO and co-founder of PairUp. We talk about her journey as an entrepreneur, the transition of PairUp from being a mentorship-based startup to an AI-powered workplace knowledge-sharing tool, and her goals for the future. We also explore the challenges of adapting to changing market needs, the importan…
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In an interview close to the original thrust of the show, we speak with Baltimore knife artist, Henry Hyde, on the meandering path from making toys out of sticks as a kid to forging and smithing cutting-edge kitchen implements, most especially knives. We talk about imagination, his favorite building in Baltimore (it’s in Sandtown!) Instagram cookin…
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In this week's episode of Integrate: Faith & Innovate, we catch up with Wheaton alumnus Eric Bosshard, who is the CEO of Cleveland Research Company. He shares with us fond memories of his time at college, including the friends he made and the soccer team he played for. After graduating as a business economics major, Bosshard started working in the …
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Pulling back the curtain on one of Instagram’s most mysterious recluses: @fez. We secured a global exclusive, an hour-long interview with an inspiring, enigmatic creative. We go back and forth about writing, writing clothing, motorcycle gangs, thrifting abroad, Kalamazoo, hoarding and other compulsions, resellers, Steely Dan, and a gobble more…beca…
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This week, we checked in with our friend for his sequel episode, the Ramblin’ Man himself, Jim Parker. We talked about what’s been going on with his brand, @tazewellclothes, we learn the trials and tribulations of making clothes in the USA, the day-to-day life of a working musician, his signature guitar tone, music gear, the Solar Eclipse, making t…
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Another brick in the wall... "brick” meaning a guest, and “wall” meaning our show. One more oral history for the music—>clothing pipeline. Attorney-in-training, guitarist, wit, our next guest is THE Perfect Gentleman…but not precisely. Clea Carlier on her first suit, Pink Floyd, her “deep, deep” love of music, accents and language, learning from Yo…
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We are joined by yet another DIY disciple. We revisit the old hardcore/punk/subculture to clothing pipeline and collect, yet another, unbiased perspective for our undeniably scientific “research” (which only serves to deepen our already unflappable opinions). We chat about what’s in a name and the etymology of Wooden Sleepers, the notion of home, h…
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Join us on a journey as we explore the captivating narratives of Gary and Brayden Gogis, a father-son duo, as they navigate the realms of app design, from crafting SpongeBob games to birthing a unique social media platform named Joybox. Tune in now to be encouraged and challenged! For more information on their work, please check out the links below…
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In this episode of Integrate: Faith & Innovate, our guest host, Bob Doll, talks with Barry Rowan, author of "The Spiritual Art of Business.” They discuss Barry's journey of surrendering his life to Christ, which led to profound spiritual growth and insights into the intersection of faith and work. Through experiences of crisis, surrender, and compa…
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In this week’s episode of Integrate: Faith & Innovate, we talk with Ethan Park, Partner, COO/CFO of Extract Capital. Ethan shares his journey from being born in South Korea, moving to Indiana, transitioning to Toronto, and embracing new challenges with faith and determination. Ethan's career trajectory took unexpected turns, from pursuing a degree …
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Just like that, the number of Nobel Prize winners who have appeared on our program has increased. Prize aside, Colin has been to the ends of the Earth: sometimes providing life-or-death food, sometimes in hot pursuit of elite Jordan's. We also talk about coffee, Renaissance graffiti, how to be and not to be a tourist, backpack evangelism, Tinker Ha…
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In studio, we are joined by Bryan Batt, triumphant triple threat. Bryan was on Broadway, Bryan was in movies, Bryan was on The Simpsons (!!) Bryan was on Mad Men, that’s what we will cover today, Bryan plays Salvatore Romano, closeted art director at an ad agency in 1960s New York City. Bryan described the the impetus for his love of clothing, and …
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In this episode of CFI: Faith & Integrate, we talk with Lu Dong, an entrepreneur based in Tokyo. We talk about his life journey and entrepreneurial experiences, life in Tokyo, his startup app, TakeMe, that connects tourists with the best restaurants in Japan, the challenges he faced during his entrepreneurial journey, and his deep reflection on fai…
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A marvelous and mostly mature roundtable discussion with a mob of Mad Men maniacs. For part two of our Oral History of Mad Men, we hop in the way back machine to find out what our roundtable of guests were doing in and around the year 2007 (arguably, one of the last good years on Earth) and what initially drew them to the show. We explore the show’…
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We’re thrilled to finally bring you a project close to our hearts, years in the making. For the first in our three part series, we’re joined by our friends and fellow clothing nerds, Zach DeLuca and Peter Zottolo. Each has a deep history with the show and with 1960's tailored clothing. We spoke with them about their menswear origins, the broader cu…
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This week on Integrate: Faith & Innovate, we talk with Mark Berg, Lead Adviser and Founder of Timothy Financial Counsel, Inc., who shares his journey from studying psychology to finding his passion in financial planning. Mark discusses the importance of following one's passion, making career pivots, and the role of faith in his life and business. #…
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In this episode, our host, Tommy Lee, engages in a compelling conversation with Joyce Koo Dalrymple, a pastor, speaker, and podcast host. She is a multifaceted individual with a rich background spanning journalism, law, and ministry. Together, they explore Joyce's unique journey and how her diverse experiences have shaped her current role as a past…
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In this episode of Integrate: Faith & Innovate, our host, Tommy Lee, interviews Dr. Bill Thrasher, a lead faculty member in the Master's Program in Spiritual Formation and Discipleship at Moody Theological Seminary. They talk about the increasing need for spiritual formation in a post-Christian culture, the importance of the Holy Spirit in spiritua…
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Our annual year in review with the Apocalypse Duds’ Godfather, Renato Pagnani. We talk about our collective years in clothing, music, and life in general. We get into hockey (to Conor’s chagrin), Renato crosses a publication off his bucket list, we learn about an up-and-coming clothing brand in Connecticut, and his favorite concert of the year.…
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This week, a long and winding road of a chat with illustrator, Gnomecore Godfather, and jovial dude, Wesley Robinson. We talk about the 90’s English skate scene, Green Day, metal, skinheads (traditional, not racist assholes), growing up in a multicultural place, having your team around you, the creative process and loads more.…
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What the hex?! Enter The Season of the Witch, with Z.G. Burnett, author, editor, menswear merchant, tastemaker, New England enthusiast, professional Instagram user, and more to be revealed! We talk about antiquing, the ubiquity of L.L. Bean, liking the old fashioned stuff, the heyday of GQ , When Levi's came to Newbury Street, and a cauldron more! …
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In this episode of Integrate: Faith & Innovate, our host, Tommy Lee, sits down with ⁠Rebecca McLaughlin⁠, and they discuss her life in Cambridge, her love for writing, and her journey as an author, focusing on her latest book ⁠, No Greater Love⁠. Rebecca walks us through the highs and lows of friendship love—a love that’s been neglected and malnour…
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This week on the show: Trad Dad, rakish entrepreneur, founder of Junior’s of Philadelphia fame, all around solid dude, Glenn Au. People love him, fish fear him. Our convo gave insights into the formulation of Junior’s and what it’s like to dive in head first, learning through experience, taking a stance and believing in it, living in your clothes, …
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In this episode of Integrate: Faith & Innovate, our host, Tommy Lee, sits down with author, editor, and speaker ⁠Drew Dyck.⁠ They talk about the process of publishing a book, the transformative power of written words and their impact on spiritual development, and how “showing up” and small acts of faithfulness change everything. Drew also shares wi…
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In this episode of Integrate: Faith & Innovate, our host Hannah Stolze interviews Tracy Thomas, the Senior Vice President for Advancement at Biblica. Tracy details her faith journey and recalls when she decided to “live under the lordship of Christ instead of just the adjacentship of Christ.” She shares some of the struggles of being a Christian wo…
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In this enriching conversation, our guest host, Chris Allen, interviews Dr. Artem Trotsyuk, an educator and investor. They delve into the realms of gene editing, faith-science integration, and the transformative power of innovation. Dr. Trotsyuk’s experiences offer valuable insights for individuals navigating their own paths, emphasizing the signif…
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Long time friend of the show, true OG (of many things), Suburban Dad, and Instagram’s Sexiest Man 2023, @threadbareandrumpled. First, we celebrate the triumphant 44th birthday of the one and only Peter Toatley. A raucous episode, we discuss The Bush Years (Not Gavin Rossdale) and the current echoes, Matt is Born Again by Peter’s retelling of seeing…
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This week on Integrate: Faith and Innovate, guest host Bob Doll sits down with the incredible Lauren Green McAfee, founder of Stand for Life, ministry director at Hobby Lobby, and author of the new book, "Beyond Our Control." They talk about Lauren and her husband, Michael's journey with adoption, infertility, illness, navigating unexpected circums…
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In this episode of Integrate: Faith & Innovate, we sit down with Dr. Ingrid Faro, coordinator of the MA in Old Testament program and visiting professor at Northern Seminary in Lisle, Illinois. She shares her journey of facing hardships, abuse, and struggles in her personal life. Despite the challenges, Dr. Faro found solace and strength in her fait…
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In this episode of Integrate, we sit down with Tim Buhler, who shares his journey of amalgamating his engineering experience with ministry. He expounds on his work with a manufacturing company that employs inmates in a maximum-security prison. He highlights the importance of providing inmates with meaningful work and opportunities to build vocation…
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An action-packed (and potentially venomous) episode with genuine Aussie illustrator, Richard “Dick” Carroll: The New York Bagel Situation, The Pitfalls of Masculinity, Dressing Up For the Punk Show, What’s In a Name, On The Observational Cartoonist,The Validity of Australian Stereotypes “AccaDacca,” Silverchair (again?!) Turning Yourself Into a Car…
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This week, we have the privilege and honor of hosting the brilliant Stace Santiago Pisani: an emergent novelist, a maestro of musicality, a compassionate veterinary nurse, and an old hand at looking extremely cool. Get ready as we dive deep into their fraught journey of gender expression through clothing, explore the vivid soundscape of Brit Pop, l…
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This week on Integrate: Faith & Innovate, we speak with Ben Smithee, CEO of The Smithee Group. Ben explains his entrepreneurial background and his calling and journey in starting The Smithee Group. He also shares the importance of integrating faith and work, some practical ways he incorporates them, and how you can. Tune in now to learn more!…
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The Return of The Undisputed Heavyweight Overcoat Champion of the World, Shane Curry, on brands at the thrift that make him say “Motherfucker!”, Tips and Tricks for the Novice Picker, the perks of being a regular, fusing knowledge with experience, forming relationships and building community, The Thrifting Olympics™, looking at things from a buyer’…
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Walking Before We Could Crowley: A Charming and Funny Conversation with Sean Crowley, founder of Crowley Vintage. We cover much ground this week, but, ironically, we were having so much fun, we never talked about the shop! Sean regales us with stories of Ralph, Star Wars, his many teachers and mentors, and much more…
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Join us as we speak with Andrew Kemmetmueller, the Managing Director at Elevate Innovation. Andrew shares his background and passion for discovery. He describes his desire to bring others up and provides insights on how to build successful teams. Andrew concludes by sharing some of the projects Elevate is working on and their long-term goals.…
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This week, on another illuminating episode of Apocalypse Duds, journalist and budding politico, Ebrima Sanneh. Your Dynamic Duo chew the political fat with the young buck, we see the sausage being made, we talk political clothing styles, experiences gleaned from travel, embracing identity, what it’s like buying your first suit, Ralph Lauren (duh),a…
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Join us as we hear from Lauren Stibgen, an operations leader in the private wealth/family office industry. Lauren details her upbringing and how a career change led her to come to faith. She explains how her faith impacts her work in HR and influences how she leads and assesses performance. Lauren concludes by sharing how finding a community of Chr…
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Join us as we speak with Robin John, Founding Member and Chief Executive Officer of Eventide Asset Management. Robin explains the importance of companies who want to love and improve the world, outlines six stakeholders that are our neighbors in business, and provides a framework Eventide uses to help companies love their neighbors. Robin also shar…
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This week we had a fantastic conversation with music archivist, collector, and all around wonderful human, Chris Walker. He takes us through his clothing evolution, what it’s like being the child of a diplomat during civil unrest, paying your respects to your vintage items, hanging out with Ian MacKaye, and a whole lot more.…
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