Persisting in Purpose

What does biblical generosity actually look like for entrepreneurs, business owners, and families trying to steward their resources well? In this episode of Persisting in Purpose, Greg sits down with Richard Newton, Regional Director and Senior Gift Advisor at National Christian Foundation (NCF), for a conversation about generosity, stewardship, purpose, and the tension between success and surrend...

What happens when your creative passion grows into a business — but God keeps asking you to hold it loosely? In this episode of the Persisting in Purpose Podcast, Greg sits down with Chris, founder of Scripture Type, to talk about creativity, entrepreneurship, faith, and surrender. Chris shares the story of how a simple desire to memorize Scripture through hand lettering unexpectedly evolved into...

What happens when you pray, fast, and believe—yet the outcome doesn’t change? In this episode of Persisting in Purpose, Greg Helton sits down with Raju Manchala to unpack a deeply personal journey through faith, disappointment, and spiritual growth. From witnessing what seemed like a miraculous healing that ended in loss, to wrestling with unanswered prayers, Raju shares how God reshaped his under...

What happens when your calling challenges your comfort, career path, and financial stability? In this episode, Keith Fortier shares his journey from teaching kindergarten to leading ministry efforts with Agape of North Carolina, mobilizing churches to care for vulnerable children through foster care. This conversation explores what it means to live a purpose-driven life, even when it requires sacr...

What happens when your identity is tied to your role—and that role disappears? In this episode of Persisting in Purpose, we sit down with Seth Dady, founder of Mello Gusto, to explore the transition from vocational ministry into entrepreneurship. Seth shares his journey from worship pastor to business owner, navigating uncertainty, imposter syndrome, and the tension between calling and career. Thi...

What happens when your purpose becomes your pressure? In this episode of Persisting in Purpose, Greg sits down with SuNica founder Alan Wilser to explore the realities of building a mission-driven nonprofit from the ground up. From quitting his engineering job and moving to Nicaragua to launching clean water systems and youth discipleship programs, Alan shares the behind-the-scenes journey of lead...

Ben Somerville went from working for a church to starting a small community coffee shop. In our conversation we navigate some of the challenges of starting a business to navigating which dreams to pursue and even understanding when enough is enough. This is the persisting in purpose podcast. Our goal is to help Christian men navigate the balance of living out the Christ given purpose and identity...

Chuck Bomar has spent 25 years in ministry, but has also been a serial entrepreneur the whole time. In this conversation we dive into an understanding of how to walk within your gifts, core competencies and God given purpose to walk faithfully within our vocations. This is the persisting in purpose podcast. Our goal is to help Christian men navigate the balance of living out the Christ given purpo...

Dylan Bowes is a music producer who now has morphed his career into the world of Non Profits. In this episode we dive into his journey of pursuing music in LA for a decade and how God has helped him to navigate identity within such a dark industry. Dylan also made the music for this episode of the podcast! Check Him Out: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCwJdcgXN9wKWee5c7UaGSXA Spotify: https://o...

This is our first episode of the Persisting in Purpose Podcast.  Most episodes will be interviews where I, Greg Helton, will be interview Christians who are in a variety of vocations talking about maintaining purpose. In this episode though, I dive into my own story and discuss why we are launching this podcast. If you are a Christian who has ever worked through or is currently processing wha...