Do you ever feel a tension between your faith and your ambition? Entrepreneurs are naturally driven. We want to innovate, change, and improve. But as Christians, it can be tricky to balance those desires and gifts with our call to be faithful to God’s will. So how do we navigate that tension? Chip Ingram tackles this question on our latest podcast episode. There, he explains the concepts behind his book “Holy Ambition” and helps us understand how we can faithfully pursue our callings in a way th...
Apr 04, 2023•41 min•Ep. 244
Have you ever noticed how unhurried Jesus seems to be in the gospels? He always shows up for the people who need him, but he never seems to panic or rush to get there. Entrepreneurs can sometimes do the opposite. Even the words we use imply hurry: we sprint. We hustle. We flow. These aren’t inherently bad things, but they can have negative effects on us if they go unchecked. That’s what happened with today’s guest: Terry Looper . Terry is the Founder and CEO of Texon LP, an energy company with o...
Mar 28, 2023•46 min•Ep. 243
We’ve never had someone on the show be compared to a Tom Cruise character before until today. Molly Fletcher is a leadership coach and former sports agent who CNN once called “the female Jerry Maguire” for her work representing hall of famers and champions. These days she focuses on empowering leaders to unlock their full potential, and she joins us to talk about overcoming barriers, developing drive, and centering our identity on something bigger than our output. Don’t forget to rate and follow...
Mar 21, 2023•49 min•Ep. 242
Seeing captives set free and walking the last mile of restoration through sustainable employment. That is what motivates Taylor Blom , as the Co-Founder and CRO at Next Door Photos. As a rapidly growing real estate photography company, Next Door Photos partners with impact-driven entrepreneurs to create businesses that serve realtors locally, while redeeming global supply chains. Taylor shares about running a business that’s built to bring freedom to people’s lives....
Mar 14, 2023•43 min•Ep. 241
What motivates you as an entrepreneur? When was the last time you even asked yourself that question? It’s easy to get caught up in all the building, growing, advancing, and disrupting that you forgot why you’re leading in the first place. This talk from Patrick Lencioni will help you reconnect with your why so you can avoid the pitfalls that stifle your organization. He originally presented the content at the 2022 Faith Driven Entrepreneur Conference, and we’re excited to share it with you here....
Mar 07, 2023•15 min•Ep. 240
How does a pediatric physician become an entrepreneur? It’s not a common path, but it’s the journey God has given Dr. Mark Piehl . While he continues to work in hospital ICUs, Dr. Piehl also founded 410 Medical after losing a patient. Dr. Piehl was sparked by the tragedy and set out to use the skills and resources God had given him to serve patients by offering timely and effective care. Now, 410 Medical aims to save the lives of critically ill patients by developing innovative tools that assist...
Feb 28, 2023•42 min•Ep. 239
We’ve covered many topics since we started this podcast, but we haven’t ever had an episode dedicated to intellectual property. Until now. Today’s guest, JiNan Glasgow George , is an inventor, entrepreneur, patent attorney, and an author. She also happens to be a world-renowned expert on intellectual property with a history of advising startups and entrepreneurs on the subject. She joins Henry and Rusty for a lively discussion about who owns ideas, the ethics of patent trolling, and the role ent...
Feb 21, 2023•50 min•Ep. 238
Steve Cuss is one of the leading voices on anxiety and leadership in the U.S. His platform Capable Life is growing, while his book “Managing Leadership Anxiety: Yours and Theirs” has become a go-to resource for managers of capital in volatile markets and any leader who struggles with anxiety. His professional journey began as a trauma and hospice chaplain, where he quickly learned that in order to help people in the worst moments of life, he had to know what was bubbling under the surface in him...
Feb 14, 2023•49 min•Ep. 237
We talk a lot about good work as entrepreneurs driven by our faith, but how does rest play into our roles? In this special episode, author and frequent contributor to the show, Andy Crouch , explains how we have a duty to not just create good work but to create good rest as well. For him, the two go together: “good rest is the fruitful contemplation of good work.” ---- Hear the whole talk originally recorded for the 2022 Faith Driven Entrepreneur Conference and don’t forget to follow the show fo...
Feb 07, 2023•20 min•Ep. 236
You’ve heard the phrase “it takes a village to raise a family.” Well, Kenyan entrepreneur Joram Mwinamo thinks it applies to businesses as well. Joram founded and runs SNDBX International, a collaborative co-working space unlike any other. Entrepreneurs who join the community gain access to over 30 expert consultants in non-competing fields, from digital marketing to law. It’s truly a one stop shop for founders to build and scale their businesses. He joins the show to talk about his uniquely Afr...
Jan 31, 2023•39 min•Ep. 235
There’s a lot of chatter out there about the challenges around recruiting and retaining employees. Dave Dunkel is an expert on these issues. The recently retired CEO has been leading an employment agency for over 40 years and has been on the front lines of major changes. In 1995, he played a pivotal role in taking the company–Kforce–public, a dream of his father’s who founded the organization decades earlier. Dave helped the team adapt to the staffing changes that came with the rise of the inter...
Jan 24, 2023•46 min•Ep. 234
Growing up, Jo Saxton assumed that most women worked outside the home. Her mother and grandmother modeled grit and hustle for her at an early age. She even says they had to “force” her grandma to retire at age 97. There was never any doubt that women could do great work in the marketplace in Jo’s family. Now, as a leader and entrepreneur herself, she is passionate about making that perspective a norm for people around the world by equipping and inspiring women leaders to rise up to their God-giv...
Jan 17, 2023•54 min•Ep. 233
When you think of the accomplished basketball player, Jeremy Lin , you may not picture an entrepreneur right away. But after Linsanity took the world by storm, the young star had to think of himself as a brand as well as an athlete. Fast forward to today and Jeremy is still balancing the two worlds, especially as he grows his company, JLINN LLC. Over the years, Jeremy saw the transformative power businesses can play in communities. Mix that with the desire he had to steward the success he has ha...
Jan 10, 2023•39 min•Ep. 232
Alongside University of California-Berkeley teammates, former NFL running back and Baltimore Ravens Pro Bowler Justin Forsett created a sanitary wipe to help athletes on the go stay hygienic. Despite the challenges they faced as Black entrepreneurs, Justin and his co-founders encountered immense success, being featured on Shark Tank, Fox, CBS, and NBC, and landing partnerships with Target, Crunch Fitness, and Pharmaca. After rebranding to HustleClean, the founders devoted their company to doing ...
Jan 03, 2023•44 min•Ep. 231
Starting a business isn’t sexy. Sometimes, the road to success isn’t either. When Ashot quit his job to grow Shopmonkey , an auto repair shop management software, he had three months of runway-income for his family. He was signing up one customer at a time, creating designs for marketing, and doing live chat support while raising capital to ensure the business continued. In 2021, Shopmonkey raised 75 million in Series C funding, allowing the business to grow into 4,000 shops across US and Canada...
Dec 20, 2022•39 min•Ep. 230
Entrepreneurs are frontline ministers in the workplace. As a pastor and the former Vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton , the largest Anglican church in Britain, Nicky Gumbel believes that it is his task to equip the saints for ministry in the places where they work and live. For the past 3 decades, Nicky Gumbel has pioneered the Alpha course, created as an introduction to the Christian faith primarily for non-churchgoers. The Alpha course has attracted hundreds of young people who otherwise had no in...
Dec 13, 2022•43 min•Ep. 229
Robin John believes investing can help the world rejoice. In 2007, he founded Eventide Asset Management, a firm that helps people invest without compromise. In this podcast, Robin shares the tension he felt early in his career while sleeping on a brand new bed in India as the guesthouse cook slept on the cold hard kitchen floor. While American management could have had a redemptive impact on the guesthouse they outsourced to, they chose not to, and that didn’t sit right with Robin. At that momen...
Dec 06, 2022•45 min•Ep. 228
If you joined us for the Faith Driven Entrepreneur conference, you’re in for a treat. This is the full interview with Strive Masiyiwa , Founder and Executive Chairman of the Econet, and one of Africa’s most respected business leaders. In this episode, Strive speaks about Africa’s role within the global marketplace. He also shares how faith has empowered him to operate in the world without fear and how other entrepreneurs can go bravely into the spheres God called them. If you weren’t there for t...
Nov 29, 2022•42 min•Ep. 227
Michael Jr. is a comedic thought leader. Using comedy and dynamic storytelling, he brings laughter and encouragement all over the world as he inspires audiences to discover and activate their purpose. This unique skill set has landed him on stages like “The Tonight Show” on NBC, Tedx Talks, and “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” You can find him in Sony Pictures' feature film “War Room,” as well as starring roles in “Selfie Dad,” “Laughing On Purpose,” and “More Than Funny.” He is funny for a reason as he wor...
Nov 15, 2022•42 min•Ep. 226
What is it like to sleep with the accountant? When your spouse is your business partner, it’s easy for business decisions to get personal, and personal decisions to seep into the business operations. John and Ashely Marsh know the tension first hand. The husband and wife team are the co-founders of the Marsh Collective , pioneering the redemption of Opelika historic downtown. Opelika’s story, an account of beauty from brokenness, mirrors their personal story. Through the sharing and walking out ...
Nov 08, 2022•48 min•Ep. 225
David Green founded the well known American retail company, Hobby Lobby , in 1972. He has continued to run the company with his family for 50 years, earning billions in revenue. Even through the financial success they experienced, the values of the Green family put Hobby Lobby’s future on the line when they refused to comply with the Affordable Care Act’s mandate to provide employees abortion-inducing drugs as a part of their healthcare plan. Hobby Lobby faced fines upwards of $1.3 million a day...
Nov 01, 2022•38 min•Ep. 224
Tim Tebow is a two-time national champion, Heisman Trophy winner, first-round NFL draft pick, and a former professional baseball player. The four-time New York Times best-selling author, speaker, and football analyst shares about his most recent book, “Mission Possible.” In it he explores how the secret to a truly meaningful life is not more comfort or ease, but a clear mission and understanding of our God-given significance. We’re excited to have Tim discuss life, work, and making sure the spot...
Oct 25, 2022•58 min•Ep. 223
We talk with former Electronic Arts co-founder and VP Dave Evans . Dave is now the co-founder of Stanford University’s Life Design Lab. He is also the author of the New York Times #1 Bestseller “Designing Your Life,” about how design-thinking enables us to take up our role as co-creators with God. Design-thinking is now globally recognized as a powerful tool for innovation. And it’s especially helpful for solving “wicked problems,” the kind of problems that don’t readily lend themselves to easy ...
Oct 18, 2022•51 min•Ep. 222
Jennie Allen is the founder and visionary of the women’s organization IF:Gathering, the host of the top rated Made for This podcast (17 million downloads) as well as the New York Times bestselling author of Get Out of Your Head , which was the #1 bestselling religion title of 2020. Her latest book is Find Your People: Building Deep Community in a Lonely World . She has appeared on shows such as Hallmark Home & Family, Fox News at Night with Shannon Bream, and been featured in various outlets...
Oct 11, 2022•48 min•Ep. 221
Inspired by deep compassion for others and informed from a Christian perspective, psychiatrist and author Curt Thompson shares fresh insights and practical applications for developing more authentic relationships and fully experiencing our deepest longing: to be known. With a considerable dose of warmth, and surprising measure of humor, Curt weaves together an understanding of interpersonal neurobiology and a Christian view of what it means to be human—to feel known, valued and connected. His un...
Oct 04, 2022•51 min•Ep. 220
Jordan Raynor is a serial entrepreneur, best selling author, and community builder who speaks to the eternal impact of work. He has written several best selling books including, “Called to Create: A Biblical Invitation to Create, Innovate, and Risk,” “Redeeming Your Time,” and “Master of One.” Today, we talk to Jordan about his most recent book, “The Creator in You,” which is written specifically for kids. Jordan wants the next generation to understand that on the sixth day of creation, God gave...
Sep 20, 2022•41 min•Ep. 219
Makoto Fujimura is a leading contemporary painter, a well known writer, curator, and founder. At his core, he is a creator. Perhaps best known for his bicultural artwork, Makoto fuses abstract expressionism together with the traditional Japanese art of Nihonga and Kachoga (bird-and-flower painting tradition). His desire is to reframe how we talk about art, love, and beauty from a biblical perspective, and provide a hub that draws creative minds together from around the world. Makoto shares more ...
Sep 13, 2022•47 min•Ep. 218
Peter Greer serves as the President and CEO of HOPE International. Chris Horst is the Chief Advancement Officer. Peter and Chris have co-authored the books Mission Drift and Rooting for Rivals. Just this year, they published their latest book, The Gift of Disillusionment: Enduring Hope for Leaders After Idealism Fades. Based on stories of Christians around the world, this book reframes disillusionment as an invitation to dependence on God in difficult circumstances....
Sep 06, 2022•50 min•Ep. 217
Armed with their faith and a deep conviction that coordinating events should be easier for everyone, Angel and Dan Rutledge created SignUpGenius in 2008. Since then, the tech company has won numerous awards, produced millions in annual revenue, and serves over a million users a year. Although the couple exited the company last year, they continue supporting faith driven entrepreneurs in their home city of Charlotte, NC. They join the podcast today to discuss their unique entrepreneurial journeys...
Aug 30, 2022•47 min•Ep. 216
Together with speaker and entrepreneur Liz Bohannan, this episode of the Faith Driven Entrepreneur Podcast is one of a three-part series focusing on female founders and business owners who are pursuing entrepreneurship in different industries. Today, our conversation is with spiritual leader, author, and justice advocate Danielle Strickland . She has written several books and we’re going to spend much of our time talking about her newest title “Better Together: How Women and Men Can Heal the Div...
Aug 23, 2022•49 min•Ep. 215
