FCCI Pathway to Purpose Podcast

There is so much FOMO in our society and an overwhelming sense of pressure to discover our passion (our calling) and not missing out on achieving world-changing success…to the point that we can get stuck and afraid to take any action. On this episode, Ken Powell , host of FCCI's Pathway to Purpose podcast serves up a message from Liz Bohannon when she spoke at an FCCI International Conference...

Can someone launch a business with no business plan, no business experience, and no business education and actually succeed in business...YES!  And not only that, through dependence on God, she's become one of the world's leading franchise business owners.  Auntie Anne's Pretzels is a business success story of epic proportions. On this episode, Ken Powell , host of FCCI's Pathw...

How do you define your purpose?  How do you define success?  Anne Beiler's story is filled with many twists and turns on her journey to what the world would define as success as the founder of Auntie Anne's Pretzels - one of the most successful franchise operations in the world with over 1,200 stores worldwide.  On this episode, Ken Powell , host of FCCI's Pathway to Purpose podcast...

A recent report from George Barna and Arizona Christian University's Cultural Research Center indicates that only 44% of evangelical believers view obedience to God as a best indicator of a successful life.  Ronald Blue shares a statement that 95% of believers who face the test of persecution pass it, while 95% who face the test of prosperity fail. On this episode, Ken Powell , host of FCCI&a...

To live "careless in the care of God"…that phrase should make you stop and think…and maybe wonder where Ronald Blue came up with such a statement…and it comes straight out of Jesus' words in the Sermon on the Mount in the book of Matthew.  On this episode, Ken Powell , host of FCCI's Pathway to Purpose podcast kicks off a 2-part series from the FCCI audio archives and a message...

On this episode, Ken Powell , host of FCCI's Pathway to Purpose podcast continues with part 2 of a series from Daniel Harkavy, CEO of Building Champions . Watch this episode on YouTube HERE. Register soon for the FCCI International Conference 2024 . Visit the FCCI website to learn more about leadership content, events, conferences, and the free CONNECT app for the Christian business leader co...

As Christian business leaders, we all want to have a positive impact on our society, our churches, our families, our companies…and in this episode Daniel Harkavy will deliver the core components of achieving those transformational goals…and it begins with taking care of our own leadership growth and personal spiritual health. On this episode, Ken Powell , host of FCCI's Pathway to Purpose pod...

Can people look at your life and see the fingerprint of God - not as a result of success, but as a result of surrender? On this episode, Ken Powell , host of FCCI's Pathway to Purpose podcast wraps up a series from Verla Gillmor Wallace entitled, "The Principles of Godly Success". Watch this episode on YouTube HERE. Register soon for the FCCI International Conference 2024 . Visit th...

Reflecting, abiding, resting, waiting on God…that often seems to fly in the face of action-oriented leadership.  And, sometimes we need a healthy reminder that we must be willing to surrender our agenda and come into a state of trust and dependence on God for His plan to be evident.  On this episode, Ken Powell , host of FCCI's Pathway to Purpose podcast continues in a series from Verla Gillm...

Our society is overloaded with messaging like "the sky's the limit" and "you control your own destiny".  And while it is possible to achieve at such a high level and claim that we accomplished that through our own effort - at what cost to our spiritual well-being and the lives of those closest to us? On this episode, Ken Powell , host of FCCI's Pathway to Purpose podc...

Henry continues to provide a compelling framework to understand the "wake of a leader" as he unpacks the components that comprise a great leader's character that will leave behind a wake of outstanding results and healthy relationships. On this episode, Ken Powell , host of FCCI's Pathway to Purpose podcast continues with part two of a series from Dr. Henry Cloud entitled, &quo...

We often talk about virtue as Christ followers but that can almost feel like there's a juxtaposition against our performance and productivity in business…but as Dr. Cloud will explain, nothing could be further from the truth.  Listen as Henry unpacks the meaning of virtue as a force that is defined through productivity, results and god-honoring relationships within the context of business lea...

You can hear the emotion in Peter's voice as he recalls that moment when the son of one of his employees came to him to thank him for providing life-changing services that had altered the direction of his dad's life.  I have to agree with Peter, I can't imagine a greater outcome as the CEO of a company.  That's eternal ROI as Peter will explain in this episode. On this episode,...

What might it take for God to get your attention?  How about bullets spraying through your car from a machine gun...and yet, you walk away unscathed?  That's a testimony you'll hear about on this episode, but everyone's journey is unique and God brings circumstances into our lives to guide and direct us into His divine calling for our lives. On this episode, Ken Powell , host of FCC...

Life now is preparation for eternity…and Rick Warren reminds us that we have the example of Jesus' temptations and how he overcame because His eyes were fixed on eternal values and eternal purpose. On this episode, Ken Powell , host of FCCI's Pathway to Purpose podcast continues with part 2 of a series with world renowned pastor and author, Rick Warren .  Building from the foundational c...

You were made by God and for God - and your life will make so much more sense when you apply that basic principle in all arenas…especially in your business practice.  Here at FCCI, we are committed to coming alongside Christian business owners and leaders to inspire and equip transformational leadership activity that will advance the Kingdom through business. On this episode, Ken Powell , host of...

How do you differentiate yourself as a business that is operated for Kingdom oriented goals from one that isn't?  How will your business actively engage in KPI's with eternal consequence - the Kingdom Performance Indicators - which may reflect the same work effort but be transformative due to your motivation, your "why"? On this episode, Ken Powell , host of FCCI's Pathway...

Divinely orchestrated goals achieved by divinely authorized means.   The methodology that goes to reach the goal should be as godly as the goal you're trying to reach.  God wants to be Lord over both means and ends…and as Tony has reminded us, that's how we are salt and light in our world today. On this episode, Ken Powell , host of FCCI's Pathway to Purpose podcast spins up the sec...

Are you worth your salt?  This episode provides a powerful encouragement for Christian leaders to carefully examine motivations and business orientation to confirm whether there is alignment with redemptive purposes for the sake of Christ and His Kingdom (and a reminder of the etymology of the phrase "he isn't worth his salt"). On this episode, Ken Powell , host of FCCI's Pathw...

Pruning, none of us really enjoy the process of pruning but as Chris will point out in this podcast episode - it is often through the pruning experience that we learn to surrender everything to God and trust Him for both the provision in this moment and for the future outcome.  On this episode, Ken Powell , host of FCCI's Pathway to Purpose podcast serves up a message from Chris Carneal ,  th...

"Folks, sometimes your faith is going to have to take other people to a place of faith...you've got to believe so much in your God that other people decide to give your God a chance." On this episode, Ken Powell , host of FCCI's Pathway to Purpose podcast is delivering a message from Dr. Richard Blackaby (President, Blackaby Ministries) on the topic of speaking empowering words...

"Elijah wasn't just saying, "do this".  He was saying, "let me show you how to do this...I'm not going to talk to you about the power of God, I'm going to show you the power of God...and then you'll know!"  I've found that great leadership is caught more than it's taught...to show them what it looks like to be a great leader." On this epi...

"Inspiring people to want to follow Jesus as fervently and joyfully as you are, to be so excited about being a disciple that they're going out and making disciples themselves...that was Jesus' strategy to turn the world upside down." On this episode, Ken Powell , host of FCCI's Pathway to Purpose podcast is kicking off part one of a message from Dr. Richard Blackaby (Presi...

"Strategic plans are birthed out of vision, but a great number of strategic plans never become reality...because they die on the operating table of people's lack of faith!" On this episode, Ken Powell , host of FCCI's Pathway to Purpose podcast is continuing a 5-part series with Chip Ingram , CEO and teaching pastor of Living On The Edge - an international teaching and disciple...

"Once you get desperately dependent, God is going to bring you to a crossroads in your life and He's going to ask you to step out based on His word, and His character, and His promises...and it will scare you to death!" On this episode, Ken Powell , host of FCCI's Pathway to Purpose podcast is continuing a 5-part series with Chip Ingram , CEO and teaching pastor of Living On Th...