Faith Ventures Podcast

Faith Ventures welcomes Tony Bradshaw, host of The Millionaire Choice Podcast and Get Business Smart Podcast, former executive at the Dave Ramsey organization for over a decade, and author of The Millionaire Choice and 31 Days to Get Money Smart . Tony shares the wealth-building process he has taught for years: the financial awakening that breaks the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle, the mindset shift t...

Faith Ventures welcomes Dr. Benjamin Long, sleep physician, pediatrician, and author of The Sleep Habits Journal: Practices, Prayers, and Devotions to Ease Your Sleepless Nights . Dr. Long grew up watching his grandfather practice pediatrics and his father live a fully bivocational life — Air Force pilot by day, minister by calling — and he has spent his career building a similarly integrated voca...

In this episode, Dr. Norman Horn speaks with Frank Clement of America’s Christian Credit Union about his path into financial services, from work in education and communications to graduate study and roles at Azusa Pacific University. The two also discuss how Frank's experience with Christian schools and classical education led to his work with ACCU. They talk about ACCU’s role serving churches and...

Faith Ventures welcomes Scott Maderer, founder of Inspired Stewardship, business coach, lay church leader, and host of the Inspired Stewardship Podcast — now over 1,800 episodes strong. Scott works with Christians in every walk of life to help them think more intentionally about how they steward their time, talent, and treasure, and how those three areas shape everything else: their relationships,...

Faith Ventures welcomes David Forster, serial entrepreneur, founder of Bike It Out, and certified brain fitness coach helping entrepreneurs sharpen their mental edge through movement, recovery, and systems thinking. David has built and sold multiple businesses — from landscape companies to a retail bicycle shop — and now combines his background in kinesiology, operations consulting, and faith to h...

In this episode of the Faith Ventures Podcast, Dr. Norman Horn chats with Jason Heinritz, Hall of Fame direct sales manager and Leader Impact Director at Life Church Northwest in Kirkland, Washington. Jason shares his transformative journey from personal success to serving God, emphasizing perseverance and the importance of faith. He discusses how becoming a husband and father reshaped his priorit...

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Norman Horn sits down with renowned author and investor, David Bahnsen. Together, they explore the intersection of Christian faith, work, and economic stewardship in today’s marketplace. David Bahnsen shares his personal journey from the son of a theologian to building a successful career in investment management and opens up about how his faith has shaped his approach to business and money. The d...

In this thought-provoking episode of Faith Ventures Podcast, host Norman Horn sits down with Robin John, guest author and CEO at Eventide Financial, to explore what it truly means to honor God in the world of investing and business. Robin shares his inspiring journey from a childhood in rural India to leading a Christian investment firm in the United States, challenging the "sacred-secular" divide...

Norman Horn welcomes Stephen Dissette, investment advisor and Navy veteran, for a heartfelt conversation about financial freedom, stewardship, and living out faith in business. Stephen Dissette shares the journey that shaped his career—from his aspirations in athletics and military service to discovering his calling in financial advising. He opens up about the centrality of faith through life’s tw...

Faith Ventures welcomes Ryan Skoog—serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, and passionate advocate for melding business with kingdom impact. Faith Ventures is also proud to introduce our new co-host of the podcast Matthew Bellis, whom many listeners will recognize from our previous Good News Bad News show at LCI. Ryan shares his unique journey from growing up in a family steeped in the travel ind...

Faith Ventures welcomes Mark Whitaker, Vice President of Culture and Care at Coca-Cola Consolidated, to share a fascinating journey of Christian faith in the workplace. Mark tells us how the company changed dramatically under the leadership of Chairman and CEO Frank Harrison, who implemented a mission statement to honor God in all they do. Listeners will learn how Coca-Cola Consolidated integrated...

Faith Ventures welcomes Dean Zarras, serial entrepreneur and the Founder-CEO of ClearFactor. Join us for a fascinating discussion about the "hockey stick" effect in societal progress and the crucial role of cultural respect and innovation. The conversation touches on thought-provoking books, the misconceptions about markets, sharing ideas within our church communities, Artificial Intelligence, and...

Faith Ventures welcomes Ryan Paterno, Vice President of Facilities at EOS Fitness, to unpack what it means to be a manager led by the spirit of God. Ryan brings a remarkable blend of career experience and faith-based leadership to the table. From his beginnings in retail and property management to his current role overseeing operations at one of the largest corporately owned fitness companies in t...

Faith Ventures welcomes Matthew Potter, co-founder of Pray.com, to explore the intersection of faith, technology, and entrepreneurship. They delve into the intricate journey behind the seemingly "overnight success" of Pray.com, which took nearly eight years to materialize, and how unconventional beginnings and innovative approaches fueled its growth. Matthew shares his compelling backstory, highli...

Faith Ventures welcomes Jake Wiskerchen, professional counselor and entrepreneur helping others in the realms of mental health and emotional well-being. This episode dives deep into Jake's thought-provoking insights on the crucial role of core emotions in our lives, the power of vulnerability, and the significance of authentic connections within a spiritual framework. Jake, the founder of Zephyr W...

Faith Ventures welcomes content creator, video producer, and entrepreneur Kyle Scott. Kyle reflects on his inspiring career journey, starting from his days as a sports anchor to transitioning into independent video production driven by his passion for excellent storytelling. Kyle dives deep into the importance of pre-planning and beginning with the end in mind to deliver exceptional products effic...

Faith Ventures welcomes Nathan Newton, president of Brian's Masterpiece in Las Vegas. In this episode, Nathan shares his journey from the professional kitchen to the workshop, discussing the profound ways radical honesty and faith have shaped his relationships with clients and employees. He recalls for us how working in the corporate world prepared him to run his family's business, and how his fat...

Faith Ventures welcomes tech entrepreneur Juan Acosta. We dive into his inspiring journey integrating faith and business, and how this philosophy has shaped his entrepreneurial endeavors. Juan shares his personal story of immigration, early entrepreneurship endeavors, and educational exploration, all while coming to grips with deeper faith during struggles. We hear about Juan’s challenging yet tra...

Faith Ventures welcomes Arturo Del Rio, partner and chief mission outreach officer at Pro Life Payments. We take a deep dive into the journey of a man who has woven his faith into the fabric of his entrepreneurship, from his early days serenading diners to a total career shift into the tech industry despite not having a technical background. His story is a testament to the power of patience, learn...

Faith Ventures welcomes Robert Netzly, CEO of Inspire Investing and a major thinker behind the concept of "biblically responsible investing". Robert shares his unusual journey from teaching 4th grade to spearheading one of the fastest-growing investment firms in the nation. We take a deep dive into the moral impact of our financial decisions and how Robert envisions aligning investments with bibli...

In this episode of the Faith Ventures Podcast, we welcome to the show Jeff Miller, the CEO and chief writer of ChristianGhostWriting.com, a devoted pastor of Godspeed Church, and a man who wears multiple hats with grace and purpose. We delve into Jeff's incredible journey from a career in music and opera to following his faith and leaving it all behind to plant a church. This pivotal change led hi...

Faith Ventures welcomes Christian media business veteran James Burkhardt to talk about his storied career in the industry and how he helped shape it into what it is today. From setting up a modest book table in college to working with Campus Crusade and a miraculous donation of 10,000 Bibles, James embodies the power of faith in action. Join us as James recounts his pivotal switch from accounting...

Faith Ventures welcomes my long-time friend and colleague Pat Dixon. Pat is an accomplished engineer, entrepreneur, and liberty advocate, and he is VP of Automation at Pulmac Systems and consults as well as DPAS, Inc. Pat and I discuss the evolution of our engineering careers, ethical dilemmas in the professional space, and the importance of maintaining faith-based principles throughout.  Pat shar...

Summary - Unleashing Your Leadership Potential, with Guy Rodgers Faith Ventures welcomes Guy Rodgers, a seasoned business and nonprofit leader, leadership coach, and founder of Flourishing Leadership. In this episode, we delve into the integral components of character, growth, and service in the marketplace. Guy emphasizes the significance of humility, self-examination, and the willingness to list...