When Everything Says Quit: Faith, Pressure, and the Breaking Point with Steve Smithwick on Exploring the Marketplace (S:5 - Ep 28)

Today on Exploring the Marketplace , Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson dive into a conversation every entrepreneur and business leader faces at some point: what do you do when you hit the wall and everything says quit? In this powerful episode, Shawn and Bob unpack the tension between calling, perseverance, and wisdom—sharing personal stories of long seasons, financial pressure, uncertainty, and learning when to push forward versus when to pivot. They explore how faith sustains leaders through cash-flow crises, industry volatility, and moments where giving up feels easier than pressing on. The conversation features a compelling testimony from Steve Smithwick , founder and president of MasterWall Incorporated . After losing his job with four young children at home, Steve stepped out in radical obedience to build a business from the ground up with minimal resources but deep conviction. Through years of financial hardship, near-collapse moments, and divine provision, Steve learned to rely on God’s timing, voice, and faithfulness. This episode covers: What it means to build a business when everything feels stacked against you How perseverance and faith work together in real-world leadership The importance of mentors, community, and godly counsel Why “hard pressed” doesn’t mean finished How God often forges purpose through pressure If you’re facing a wall in your career, business, or calling, this episode offers courage, clarity, and hope . You may feel like you’re failing—but you could actually be forging forward. 📌 New episodes every Monday 📘 Learn how to hear God in your career: Wired to Hear 🌍 Join the global conversation where faith shapes culture 👉 Don’t forget to like,

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When Everything Says Quit: Faith, Pressure, and the Breaking Point with Steve Smithwick on Exploring the Marketplace (S:5 - Ep 28) is an episode from Exploring Series with Shawn Bolz by Shawn Bolz.

This episode is 36:51 long.

This episode was published on Jan 12, 2026.

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