First & Focused
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.
Episodes
32 episodes
What 31 Leaders Taught Me About Following Jesus | The First 6 Months of First & Focused
30 Episodes • 30 Leaders • 4 Lessons • One Common ThreadWhat can you learn when you spend the first six months sitting across the table from 30 leaders who are intentionally putting God first?In this special episode of ...
Nothing to Hide, Nothing to Prove: Leading With Authenticity and Faith | Dr. Dan Owolabi
What does it look like to lead with nothing to hide, nothing to prove, and nothing to lose?In this episode of First & Focused, Mark Greaves sits down with Dr. Dan Owolabi, founding CEO of Branches Worldwide, a global ...
Walking in Obedience: Faith, Leadership & Women in the Marketplace | Trina Ryan
What happens when you stop asking, "What do I want to do?" and start asking, "What is God calling me to do?"In this episode of First & Focused, Mark Greaves sits down with Trina Ryan, Regional Vice President for Shaw ...
From Crisis to Clarity: Leading With Intention and Finding Jesus | Jon Giganti
What happens when a driven, successful leader realizes that achievement alone isn't enough?In this episode of First & Focused, Mark Greaves sits down with Jon Giganti, founder and leader of Giganti Group, to talk abou...
What Is Your Holy Ambition? Sam Koon on Faith, Business & Kingdom Purpose
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 leading Real Estate and Business Appraisal firm...
Building a Kingdom Barbershop, Beating Cancer, and Loving Life with Kevin Zeallear
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 Twelve 7 Barbershop in Worthingto...
Redefining Wealth: A Certified Kingdom Advisor's Journey with Mike Perez
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 Advisors in Columbus, OH, and author ...
The Rise of Faith in the Marketplace and How Men are Showing Up with Jared Weston
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 equip men in the marketplace to live with p...
What It Actually Feels Like to Work Inside a Christian Business with Steve Greaves & Stephen Coan
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 the script on today’s episode. Instead o...
Leading Across 7 Countries: Radical and Transformational Leadership with Paddy McBane
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 initiatives across 7 countries and 16 international...
A Super Bowl Champion's Dream to Let Fathers Speak Into Their Kids’ Futures w/ Jake Ballard + Brian Canavan
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 “Hey Dad” — a groundbreaking app that lets...
Leading a Blue-Collar Business for Christ with William Cox
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 around construction, finding deeper ...
Following God into Surprising Places with Pastor Ben Douglass
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 growing...
Finance, Politics, and the Church: An Intersected Life with Chris Lightfoot
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 transitions.From financial ad...
Modern Missionary: From Engineering to Kingdom Mission with John Mullen
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, and why he believes the next g...
Nanotechnology, Venture Capital, and Trusting God in the Unknown with Andy Dickson
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 faith, endurance, and long-term vision...
Childlike Faith in a Complex World with Dr. Jeffrey Broadnax
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.We discuss:How t...
The Power of an Ordinary Life: 50 Years of Faithful Leadership with Harvey Hook
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 Columbus, Ohio.With over 50 years ...
Why Your Money Isn’t the Problem—Your Heart Is with Courtney Markley
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 the Center for Financial D...
Long Obedience, Leadership, and Serving Youth for Three Decades with Scott Arnold
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 Youth For Christ, to discuss thre...
Identity, Faith, and the Changing Landscape of Youth Sports with FCA Leaders Rye D’Orazio and Aaron Quinn
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'Orazio and Aaron Quinn of the Fell...
Entrepreneurship, Legacy, and Investing in the Next Generation with Greg Alcorn
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 Contract Services, to discuss faith-driv...
Strength, Survival, and Surrender: A Fitness Entrepreneur’s Journey with Brock Meadows
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 Factory, Project Lean Nation, Dulc...
Trust, Conviction, and Building a Mortgage Company That Honors God with Brian Ziemer
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 of Tithe Lending, to explore what...
Why Christian Education Matters More Than Ever with Dr. Todd Marrah
Education shapes the future—and faith shapes the soul. In this episode of First and Focused, Dr. Todd Marrah unpacks why Christian education is critical in today’s cultural moment and how spiritual formation prepares students for life,...