Shana LaShay | Faith • Entrepreneur • Podcast

“Stripping away all your titles, who are you at your core?”

A favorite opening question used to move past resumes and get to the guest's fundamental identity.

“What did God speak to you to start [a specific project or ministry]?”

This question seeks the divine origin story for a guest's significant venture.

“Did your [grandmother/family member] plant the seeds of faith for you?”

She uses this to probe deeper into the family and childhood origins of a guest's values.

“Who are you now versus the person you were 20 years ago?”

Used with guests she has a long history with, this question frames the entire conversation around personal evolution.

“How do you discern between your ambition and God's assignment?”

This is a key question that gets to the heart of the show's faith-and-business premise.

“Was there a single experience that forever changed how you respond to situations?”

A question designed to pinpoint a pivotal moment in a guest's professional or personal development.

“Have you ever been successful at something God didn't call you to?”

This question challenges the conventional definition of success and explores the guest's relationship with their calling.

“How do you stay grounded while holding such high responsibility?”

A question for high-achieving guests to explore their mindset and coping mechanisms.

“What's a practical way you feed faith over fear?”

She asks this to provide the audience with actionable advice from the guest's experience.

“Was [a major life decision] your idea or God's?”

This is used to understand the motivation and faith behind significant life changes.

“What would your [late family member] say about your success now?”

An emotional question asked to elicit reflection on a guest's primary motivations and legacy.

“Out of all your accomplishments, which ones hold the most weight for you?”

This helps identify a guest's personal values over their public achievements.