First & Focused

About 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.

Publisher

Mark Greaves

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 Jan 2026

Latest episode

9 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

36 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Oct 2026

   God in the Valley, Cultivating Influence, & Finding Real Meaning with Josiah Myers

   Send us Fan Mail What happens when a person who has spent years building businesses, relationships, and influence realizes that success alone isn't enough? Josiah Myers has spent much of his career building things. He started Arriva with just one investment unit in his basement and eventually grew the company to more than 1,000 units, earning a Business First Fast 50 award as one of Ohio's fastest-growing companies. Today, he is the founder and CEO of Spilt Social, a business network built ar...

2. 

   2 Oct 2026

   The Tithe Foundation Model, Kingdom Business Momentum, and Real Accountability with Matt Wooster

   Send us Fan Mail What happens when a few people decide to put God first in business and simply see what He does with it? That's the story behind Tithe Foundation. In this special episode of First and Focused, Mark Greaves sits down with Matt Wooster to look back at the history of their relationship, the growth of Tithe Foundation, and some of the lessons God has taught them along the way. Matt currently serves as Managing Director for Insurance Solutions at HPS Investment Partners, recently a...

3. 

   25 Sept 2026

   From Buddhism to Christianity, Business, Homelessness & Finding Real Purpose with Michael Valley

   Send us Fan Mail What if the business you've spent your life building could become a tool for something much bigger than financial success? Michael Valley has spent more than four decades in business and financial services. He founded Eastwind Capital Wealth Management in 1991 and continues to lead the company today. But Michael's story didn't begin in wealth management. His entrepreneurial journey started much earlier, when he launched Valley Brothers Egg Company in 1972. Over the decades, M...

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

16 ratings

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