Business with Christ

In this episode of Business with Christ we sit down with Aaron Spielbauer, a financial advisor from Menasha, husband and father of seven. Aaron shares his journey from being a school teacher to a trusted financial advisor, and how faith and family shaped that path.

Aaron discusses the personal nature of money, the importance of trust in financial relationships, and how integrating faith into work strengthens both. He explains how small daily habits—like reading and intentional choices inspired by The Slight Edge—compounded to change his life and leadership.

We hear how Aaron leads his large family through example, the balance between words and actions, and the value of community groups like men’s and parents’ study groups. He also reflects on inviting faith into the workplace through the Business with Christ network and why relationship-building matters for business and spiritual growth.

Takeaways include prioritizing relationships over busyness, aligning actions with beliefs, adopting simple habits for long-term improvement, and being open to serving others through both professional advice and everyday presence at home and in the community.

What happens when your plan is to “get rich quick,” but God gently reroutes your entire life toward ministry, worship, and community instead?

In this Builder Series episode of Business with Christ, we sit down with Tim Babler, Worship Minister at St. Mark Ministries in De Pere, Wisconsin. Tim shares how he went from chasing a high paying business career to teaching middle school in Miami, leading worship across multiple churches, and eventually answering a call to full time worship ministry in Wisconsin.

Along the way, Tim talks about: • Growing up in a ministry family, trying to run from ministry, and getting called back • The college moment on a rainy football field when he almost quit and asked God for clarity • Moving from Florida to Wisconsin and learning to see De Pere as “home” • Serving as a worship minister, youth mentor, and yes, a bartender who ministers in a bar • What it means to hit rock bottom and realize “the Rock at the bottom is Christ” • The power of identity statements like “I am chosen” and “I am enough” • Why every Christian should have a personal mission statement • Encouragement to business leaders not to be ashamed of the gospel, even in the workplace

Tim’s story is a reminder that: • Ministry does not only happen inside a church • Your gifts can be used in unexpected places • God often calls us to impact, not comfort • There is no pit so deep that grace cannot reach you

At the end of the episode, we ask a simple question we would love you to answer in the comments: What is your personal mission statement? For your life, your work, or your business, how would you put it into words?

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Connect with: • De Pere Area Chamber of Commerce • James Marketing Company • St. Mark Ministries • Serve Wisconsin and Kingdom Marketplace

Building a business is hard. Leading with faith is harder. But when you put Christ at the center, everything changes. In this episode of Business with Christ, we sit down with consultant Tom Randazzo to talk about the journey from corporate layoffs to faith-led entrepreneurship, the power of clarity days, how to recharge as leaders, and why Scripture offers better guidance than any business book on the shelf. We cover: • Rest, rhythms, and finding space to hear God • Why faith shapes how we lead, sell, hire, and make decisions • Turning points that bring people back to Christ • What it means to belong, serve, and build intentional community • Saying no to opportunities that don’t align with your values • How to walk out your faith confidently in the workplace Whether you’re a business owner, leader, or someone exploring how faith intersects with daily work, this conversation will encourage and challenge you. Subscribe for more episodes of Business with Christ New conversations on faith, leadership, and purpose.