Generous Business Owner

Where can you give God time and space in your day, your plans, and in your life?  In this episode, Jeff and PJ discuss:  What PJ learned while following The Grateful Dead around the country during college. Seeking Godly counsel in every aspect of your life. Finding hope even in hopeless circumstances. The importance of being equally yoked. Embracing the tension of the unknown with thankfulness and...

How can God use your beautiful scars to do His work when you stop keeping them a secret? In this episode, Jeff, Jeff,  and Mickey discuss:  The detriment of leading a secret life.  God will lead you through anything - let Him make you into a wounded healer.   Giving it all to God and serving His kingdom with our beautiful scars. Be willing to connect and find God in groups of men.     Key Takeaway...

Are you trying to draft God to your team or are you on His team and following His plans? In this episode, Jeff and Kenny discuss:  The importance of fathers, earthly and heavenly, no matter your age.  Powerful mentors and giving focus to the youth. Committing to your focus on what you can do for others.  Seek first the kingdom - God delights in superseding our expectations.    Key Takeaways:  Expo...

How are you prioritizing God in your business? In this episode, Jeff, Jeff, Doug, and Matthew discuss:  Doug’s journey from growing up on the fragile fringe to building his own business, allowing him to serve others. Listening when God directs your steps.  The joy that comes with hard work.  Expressing the love of God to your employees and clients.     Key Takeaways:  God will stretch us and stren...

How are you going to be present in the moment with Jesus? In this episode, Jeff, Jeff, and Kristen discuss:  Gratitude is born at the crossroads of perspective. Living life with a grateful heart.  Finding your life of purpose.  The key to raising grateful kids.  Capturing the moments and the audience that matter most.  Staying present in the moment, looking up, looking around, and slowing down.   ...

Do you want to have more than 18 summers with your kids?  In this episode, Jeff, Jeff, and Jim discuss:  How money can create freedoms and allow you to accentuate your values. Reading and discussing books with your kids.  Bringing your children into generosity through active service and contributions.  The power of intentional one-on-one time with each member of your family.     Key Takeaways:  Do...

Who is pulling you up? Who are your peers? Who are you pulling up?  In this episode, Jeff, Jeff, and Bryan discuss:  Learning discipline and self-control from a young age through wrestling and motorcycles. Setting goals and learning from others. Advice for going through succession and recession. Having a mentor, being a mentee, being a mentor.    Key Takeaways:  Lean into your holy discontent, ide...

Would you contract God as a partner in your business?  In this episode, Jeff and David discuss:  How David found appreciation for energy security in Baghdad.  Using the OODA Loop in business and life. Increasing influence in foreign lands.  Partnering with God in the ventures of your life.     Key Takeaways:  Understanding history and embracing other cultures can allow you to see where God may be...

How can you better serve those around you by going deeper and meeting them where they are, one-on-one?  In this episode, Jeff, Jeff, and Jeff discuss:  Understanding your spiritual gifts and stepping out of your comfort zone.  The Buying Formula and the power of “Tell me more.” Meeting the unexpected challenges of life head-on - God has orchestrated them from behind the scenes.  Staying focused on...

Where do you have your priorities and responsibilities? How are you strengthening your family in Christ?  In this episode, Jeff and Terence discuss:  The marketplace as a platform for change and impact for God’s Kindom.  Being faithful to God’s callings wherever they take us.  Preparing your children to defend their faith no matter their age.  Building your platform of consistency around Christ. ...

Where have you seen God’s hand in your life to transform your life or others? In this episode, Jeff, Jeff, Creek, and Sarah discuss: Transitioning from being a lukewarm Christian living a selfish life to living a God-led generous life. Wrestling with God and letting Him lead you where He wants you to go. Appreciating all things God has given us and understanding where everything comes from. With J...

How has God uniquely designed you? How are you using those design gifts? In this episode, Jeff and Josh discuss:  Josh’s lifetime of learning begins in an immigrant home.  Learning alongside and lifelong curiosity.  Stewarding God’s resources responsibly.  Using your business for impact in God’s kingdom.     Key Takeaways:  Reading the newspapers (or other publications) from around the world allow...

Is it possible to be a great Christian, a loving husband, and do really well in the marketplace? In this episode, Jeff, Jeff, and Pete discuss:  The ups and downs of faith after growing up in church.  Understanding wealth and keeping your kids' feet on the ground.  Pleasing the Lord in all you do.  Avoiding complacency     Key Takeaways:  Looking successful because of your dad, does not lead to ha...

How are you keeping ego at bay and focusing on fearing God? In this episode, Jeff, Jeff, and Mike discuss:  Building a company by failing your way to success.  Leaning into your area of expertise.  Leveraging the energy of forward momentum, no matter how small.  The important aspects to consider in your exit (especially for those in a family business).     Key Takeaways:  Building a relationship w...

How are you boldly incorporating scripture into your life and business?  In this episode, Jeff and Rick discuss:  Incorporating scripture into our day-to-day lives from individual to business.  Handling tough situations in the right way.  Rick’s transition from a career in the multi-family residence business to working in the Middle East with SRG.  The three impacts you can have.    Key Takeaways:...

Where is your bullseye - the center of your heart, passion, and calling? In this episode, Jeff and Jake discuss:  Lessons from a childhood around the firepit.   Business and opportunities in every stage of life.   Serving a God of abundance. Letting God’s lamp light your next step. The importance of setting and holding boundaries with yourself.     Key Takeaways:  Working with kids and teens is no...

Are you dreaming big enough? How are you creating your future with courage, strength, and service?  In this episode, Jeff, Jeff, and Bo discuss:  Surrendering to the Lord.  Doing things for something bigger than yourself.  Tell your story to change one life.  Making the next step with meaning no matter where you’re at now.    Key Takeaways:  To find real passion and determination, you need to thin...

Are you willing to listen to and take action on the assignment God has for you today while He writes your story?    In this episode, Jeff, Jeff, Cheryl, and Clair discuss:  The three things every child needs to hear from their dad.  Finding faith in yourself and building your relationship with Jesus Christ. Surrounding yourself with Godly men and teaching generational generosity.  Donating your ti...

How can you start now with your time and talents to begin making a difference in the Kingdom? In this episode, Jeff, Jeff, and Dan discuss:  Why Dan’s pizza job was more fulfilling than his high-profile corporate job. Starting your Kingdom work now and not waiting for your transition out. Dan’s mission to scale Kingdom enterprises. Pursuing your dreams, even when they falter. Bad breath is better...

How are you using the closed doors of life to take hold of His opportunities and blessings for you?  In this episode, Jeff, Jeff, Alan, and Ben discuss:  Finding the blessings in the closed doors of life.  Intentionality in every aspect of life and business.  Modeling servant leadership in your organization to unlock divine potential.  Living adventurous stewardship.  Living an intentional and int...

How are you seeing God’s gifts in your life?  In this episode, Jeff, Jeff, and Greg discuss:  Learning young to show Christian love.  The ups and downs of running a family business.   Getting involved directly in your giving.  Using God’s blessings as a model for the future generations.     Key Takeaways:  The best family businesses often bring in third-party facilitators to help define roles and...

Where are you putting your intentional focus both at work and in life?  In this episode, Jeff, Jeff, and Don discuss:  Where Don’s passion for building thriving communities with deep connection originates.  Generosity and philanthropy is more than just money.  Reframing thinking around philanthropy as an organization.  Getting clear around values and living them with intentionality.  Just getting...

How are you teaching your children about generosity?  In this episode, Jeff and Nathan discuss:  A global perspective of God’s reach from a young age.  Growing up in the Barnhart family with a blended education.  What it means to have a community in Christ.  Living intentionally with consistency.     Key Takeaways:  The God of your life is the same God of the world. He is the same worldwide.  We a...

How are you going to help?  In this episode, Jeff, Jim, Jennifer, and Dave discuss:  The gap between the macro change makers and the everyday person.  Jennifer and Dave’s Appalachian Trail journey.  The healing nature of food and nature.  Finding God in the coincidences of our lives.     Key Takeaways:  Connect with people who have similar goals and purposes. You will be amazed at what can be acco...

How can you celebrate others more in a way that works for you and your community?   In this episode, Jeff, Cale, and Chris discuss:  The false dichotomy between sacred and secular.  Nurturing and celebrating generosity.  Why an entrepreneur’s greatest asset is their spouse.  What generosity can look like in the storms and in the highs of business.     Key Takeaways:  We are all called to ministry...