Faith Ventures Podcast

Faith ventures welcomes John Savage, founder of The Savage Group leadership consulting firm. John shares his journey from his early commitment to Christ to founding The Savage Group and his focus on equipping the saints for works of service in the marketplace and church. They discuss the challenges of navigating theological beliefs within leadership roles, the importance of building a team for org...

Faith Ventures welcomes Matt Neff, CEO of Sight and Sound, a renowned live production company with a passion for bringing Bible stories to life on stage and screen. We dive into Matt's journey, from starting as a stage technician to leading the company, and his deeply rooted conviction that storytelling is a powerful gift for inspiration and ministry. Matt shares how his team's transition into fil...

Faith Ventures welcomes Mark Odland, founder of Lion Counseling and author of "Taming the Tiger." Starting with Mark's career journey, we discuss his move from art to counseling in the context of the crucial topic of mental health awareness. We talk about how Christians often misunderstand and resist opportunities where counseling and therapy can help. Mark shares insights about the importance of...

Faith Ventures welcomes Brent Dusing, CEO and founder of TruPlay Games. Learn about Brent's journey through the world of venture capital to creating intentionally Christian games. From the impact of "The Passion of the Christ" to the motivation behind TruPlay's mission to counter the prevalence of toxic content targeted at children, this episode unpacks the importance of creating positive and whol...

Faith Ventures welcomes Brandon Harvath, president and CEO of Christian Care Ministry. CCM is the parent ministry of MediShare, a health-sharing service rooted in Christian principles. Brandon jokes that he has "no idea how the Lord got me to where I am in life" as he began his career in banking but always feeling a bit of a failure complex for not doing "traditional ministry". But by continuing a...

Faith Ventures welcomes Jennifer Richey, Chief Strategy Officer of Gravity Jack, the first Augmented Reality (AR) company in the USA! Jennifer founded Gravity Jack along with her husband Luke, who was FV's guest on last week's episode . So in this "Part 2" interview, we get to know Jennifer better and her own unique perspective on the Richey's life together running technology companies. Amidst a d...

Faith Ventures welcomes Luke Richey, the Chief Visionary Officer of Gravity Jack, the first Augmented Reality (AR) company in the US. Luke has been deeply involved in the world of technology for many years, from coding at a young age, to running teams of coders, to founding and exiting multiple companies. He shares his fascinating journey, from meeting his wife Jennifer and starting their first co...

Faith Ventures welcomes Randy Lovejoy, vocational minister, coach, and author at the Substack channel Make Good Happen . Randy shares his experiences working with churches in South Carolina and Los Angeles, explaining how he draws inspiration from both entrepreneurial business leaders and Christian missionaries. He aims to bridge the gap between their ways of thinking and bring a fresh translation...

Faith Ventures welcomes Aaron Ginn, co-founder and CEO of Hydrahost and serial entrepreneur. Aaron shares his insights on running companies that align with traditional values and a freedom orientation while navigating a business landscape that trends in the opposite direction. Aaron describes his journey creating products that reflect his values, his thoughts on the meaning of success, and the imp...

Faith Ventures welcomes Philip Alford, a certified financial planner and investment manager with Values First Advisors. Philip practices biblically-based financial planning and shares his unique perspective on how Christians can make wise investment decisions. Join us as we explore Philip's personal journey and how he arrived at his current position, as well as his insights into the biblical stewa...

Faith Ventures welcomes David Ramirez, additive manufacturing engineer and manager with Uptive Manufacturing in Chicagoland. (As FV's first engineer interview, host Norman gets to nerd out a little with him a bit in the show!) David shares his story of conversion, growth in faith, and engineering journey. David believes in the power of serving others and putting their interests above his own, a pr...

Faith Ventures welcomes Erik Radle, CEO of Miller Ad Agency and a seasoned professional in the world of marketing and entrepreneurship. We dive deep into the importance of character-shaping mentors, instilling accountability, and seeking out individuals who share a heart for giving. Erik shares his personal journey, from navigating corporate America to taking over the family business, and how ment...

Faith Ventures welcomes Evan Frazier, founder of Tekwise Financial Planners. Evan is a strong proponent of faith-based investing options, and he shares his journey of integrating faith and business in the financial services industry. Evan takes us through his experience with a group that focused on making business intentional, even consulting with a priest to evaluate decisions from a spiritual st...

Faith Ventures welcomes Daniel Miller, founder of Biblical Anatomy podcast and the online school Ararat Physiology. Daniel shares his journey and vision for providing free answers to questions about anatomy and physiology while also offering courses from a biblical perspective. We dive deep into the challenges and shortcomings of higher education, particularly in relation to spirituality and long-...

Faith Ventures welcomes Benj Miller, CEO of System & Soul, executive coach, and all-around inspiring gentleman. In this episode, we delve into the art and science of business building and leadership development. Benj started off doing web design and, believe it or not, car sales!  Benj shares his unique perspectives on the role of small businesses in communities, the importance of aligning one...

Faith Ventures welcomes Nick Lopez, entrepreneur and founder of Lime Painting. Nick shares his observations about Christians' misconceptions of business and how he has harnessed his understanding of the world and God's creation to build a successful career as a business owner. We discuss the importance of a long-term vision and the impact of navigating fear and uncertainty. Nick's commitment to de...

Summary - Pursuing Spiritual Wealth, with Marcus Hall Faith Ventures welcomes Marcus Hall, financial planner and Certified Kingdom Advisor. In this thought-provoking episode, Marcus emphasizes the connection between faith and finances, urging us to view money as a tool to align with their beliefs and actively contribute to their faith. He shares insights on financial stewardship, the power of givi...

Faith Ventures welcomes our great friend Nick Gausling, managing director of Romy Group and a specialty business consultant. Nick is a very special person to LCI in particular as he was our first ever Executive Director, for which we are forever grateful. Join us as Nick shares insights into his life, business, and current endeavors, and how his faith in Jesus Christ has stayed at the forefront of...

Faith Ventures welcomes Karen Roane, founder of New Destiny Marketing. Karen's faith and life journey has taken her all over the map, so much so that it's truly difficult to summarize it adequately here. How do you get involved with CBS, win an Emmy, become a pastor, then start a marketing agency working with billion-dollar companies? Listen in, and find out. Despite facing difficult times, Karen...

In this inaugural episode of the Faith Ventures Podcast, we welcome Jamison Davis, the founder of Guardian Wealth Management. From a chance encounter at a bank as a teenager to becoming a licensed financial advisor, Jamison takes us on his journey in the financial services industry and ministry. His career trajectory changed when he experienced a health scare that made him reflect on integrating h...

Faith Ventures is about telling stories of Christians doing business for the glory of God. The virtue of market-driven work that serves other people is part of God’s design, and thus we should care about the principles of individual liberty that make that possible. This podcast inspires listeners to realize how their faith in Jesus affects everything around us, including our work in the marketplac...