Christian Ambition

What if your Lamborghini, your losses, and your legacy are all just tools God can use to reach people who’d never show up at church—sometimes, your million-dollar home could become the wildest missionary outpost. Guest Bio Robert Wall is a dynamic entrepreneur, speaker, author, and United States Air Force veteran, known for challenging people to break out of societal expectations and align with wh...

Opportunities come to everyone every day—but most people don’t see them, or don’t take them when they do. From kinesiology to running 8 businesses: lessons in bold pivots. Guest Bio Taylor Fleisher is a serial entrepreneur and business developer who has started between 8 and 10 companies in at least six industries, with notable experience across almost all verticals of real estate. After graduatin...

We doubled year over year for five straight years… and still managed to be bankrupt on paper! ## Guest Bio Parker Perrien is an entrepreneur who took over his family’s asphalt business at the age of 23, rapidly growing the company while navigating significant personal and financial adversity. After nearly losing the company to bankruptcy, Parker rebuilt the business with the help of a mentor, tran...

We literally recorded this podcast right after jumping out of a plane at 13,000 feet—and that’s just how the conversation started! ## Summary 00:00 – Intro 01:16 – Skydiving adventure 02:10 – Summer as a camp counselor 04:19 – "Macro meditation" in Scripture 05:07 – Parable of the talents 08:53 – Unity among Christians 12:36 – Business as Missions retreat 15:50 – Ministry and life are inseparable...

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Most Christians waste their time going to church! That’s what came up when we started talking about worship — and the reasons behind it might just change the way you walk in on Sunday. # Guest Bio Jonny Gamet is a bi-vocational pastor at Grace Baptist Fellowship in Greenville, South Carolina, and serves as Director of Operations at Heard Media. With a background in intercollegiate athletics and sp...

Imagine every sermon ever preached, in every language on earth—straight to your device! ## Guest Bio Steven Lee is the founder of SermonAudio, the world’s largest repository for Christian sermons, with over 3 million sermons accessible worldwide. A Bob Jones University computer science graduate, Steven began by uploading sermons from his own church, aiming to make powerful, timeless preaching acce...

What do a chicken farm in Zambia, a warehouse of Qurans in Iran, and a steakhouse parking lot in Colorado all have in common? Mission-driven business innovation—and a lot of wild prayer requests answered! Guest Bio: Dr. Rick Cross is the founder of Acorn Global Advance, a dynamic initiative that merges united prayer, business-driven innovation, and generous networking to advance the gospel around...

"Just providing" for one's family—focusing solely on financial provision—is a dangerous myth. Working long hours and simply paying the bills is not enough to truly fulfill a father’s calling. Emotional and relational needs within the family can be neglected when financial provision becomes the only priority! Guest Bio Kenny Johnson is a real estate investing fund manager and the creator of the Inv...

“We’re not in the tooth business—we’re in the people business!" Guest Bio Eric True is the founder of Digital Dental Leaders, a Southern California-based dental crown manufacturing company known for its innovative blend of business excellence and explicit Christian mission. Trained in both dental technology and pastoral ministry, Eric has cultivated a unique bi-vocational path: supporting church p...

A quick update after a summer break — including a trip to Yap, Micronesia to visit the school Paul Zimmer (episode 15) started, plus news on the coconut oil export business he's launching to help sustain it. Also: a look ahead to Season 2, with guests Eric True (bivocational pastor/businessman) Rick Cross (networker in business and missions), Kenny Johnson (real estate investor and Christian fathe...

Announcement: I'm pausing the podcast to close out Season One. I'm taking time to focus on some major goals and get ahead on episodes so that I can keep producing great content. Check out Episode 16 for a recap of the best moments from Season One. Make sure you're subscribed so you don’t miss when Season Two is comes out!

A few of the best clips from my first 15 episodes… Time Stamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:44 - The Danger of Filter Fatigue [Ep 1: Brandon True] 5:30 - How to find your Calling [Ep 6: Ps Dave Smith] 8:06 - Action Creates Insight [Ep 9: Cody Lutz] 14:42 - Manifesto Against Mediocrity [Ep 10: Dr. Matthew Weathers] 15:59 - Embrace the Boring [Ep 10: Dr. Matthew Weathers] 20:31 - The Power of Asking Better Quest...

The islanders refuse access to Westerners. Unless you have a beneficial reason to come - then they beg you to show up. That is BAM at work - using skills and talents God gave to create access. Guest Bio: Paul Zimmer is a missionary, innovator, and founder of Faith Baptist Church and Faith Christian Academy on Yap Island, Micronesia. With a background in electrical engineering and theology, Paul ha...

A friend and I have a conversation. It's wide-ranging, topics from AI to education after college to how to stay motivated. Hope you enjoy! Links: Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/AszPMfmUBsM Everything at: https://linktr.ee/christian_ambition Like, Comment, Subscribe. Share with a friend! Thx! If you are feeling extra generous give a rating at: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podca...

Half a million dollars lost, a tax office ally, and a radical shift from marketing to marketplace pastor—this journey is anything but typical. Guest Bio: Jonathan Brake, known as Jono, is an Australian entrepreneur, leadership mentor, and Business as Mission (BAM) coach with over 20 years of experience. Co-founder of the Forge Leader and creator of the Forge Mentor, he helps business owners align...

From a family hobby, Seth Roland built a global business selling luxury pens—and used Facebook Live to create access to redemptive relationships! Guest Bio Seth Roland is an international high-end pen dealer whose entrepreneurial journey started as a family hobby and grew into a global business. He’s skilled in designing and sourcing pens made from exotic materials like mammoth ivory, gold, and ra...

The Christian Ambition Podcast is moving to Tuesdays! ⏰ Would love your feedback—help me make the show even better! 📧 christianambitionpod@gmail.com Check out the website and other platforms here: 🔔 https://linktr.ee/christian_ambition If you are feeling extra generous - plz rate the show at Apple podcasts and Spotify! Thank you! In Christ - Sven Loeffler

Fired for sharing an executive summary of the Bible! Why learning how to ask great questions is a superpower. Guest Bio: Dr. Jim Wiginton is a global executive turned business coach and mentor with decades of experience at the helm of corporations like Michelin North America. A Doctor of Business Administration graduate from the Paris School of Business, he has dedicated his post-corporate career...

Too often the church is heavy in body and light in doctrine. Dr. Weathers lays out how to break the bonds of the culture of Mediocrity, how to develop as a leader, and his most powerful habits! Guest Bio: Dr. Matthew Weathers is the Chief Enrollment Officer at Bob Jones University. He is a leadership developer, triathlete, and lifelong learner with a passion for inspiring young Christians to rejec...

Action creates insight—so if you’re waiting for clarity on God’s plan, Cody says just start moving and let God steer the steering wheel! Summary [00:00–05:00] Cody’s advice to young Christians on finding direction [05:00–14:00] Christian ambition versus contentment [14:00–22:00] Why “holy laziness” is common in church cultures [22:00–34:00] The biblical case for building wealth, generosity, and ke...

This is a special edition of Christian Ambition Podcast! Highly suggest watching on Youtube: https://youtu.be/hYPbt5WCFhU (Subscribe while your there 😃) This is a behind-the-scenes stories of a musical mission team road trip through Germany, Luxembourg, and France. EPISODE SUMMARY - Behind-the-scenes of the GFA musical mission team road trip through Germany, Luxembourg, and France (00:01:18+) - C...

Turns out, we’re called human beings, not human doings—which is exactly why my 2026 strategy needed more prayer and less hustle. Summary Introduction: Exploring surrender, obedience, and business through scripture [00:00:30 - 00:01:23] Guest Background & Mission: Anthony Roman Snyder’s journey from corporate leadership to launching businesses in unreached places [00:01:31 - 00:02:28] Testimony...

SUMMARY (with general timestamps): Growing up in Papua New Guinea :talks about his childhood as a missionary kid, epic dirt bike rides, and life in Goroka (00:01:07–00:11:06). Formative Faith & Trials : Coming to faith, family tragedy, and a government official causing chaos—plus a courtroom drama that tested his trust in God (00:04:38–00:08:10). Missionary Life in “the Bush” : What it’s reall...

Ever met the “most interesting man in a wheelchair” who can convince you that your disability might actually be your greatest asset—and who’s mentored over 200 clients while never walking a single step? SUMMARY: James’ life overview: Born with muscular dystrophy, youngest of four, never walked, always driven to cheer others on (00:01:18 - 00:03:08) Unique perspective: How disability shaped James’...