Elaina Giolando
Kingdom Builders
Welcome to the Kingdom Builders podcast, where we share stories of entrepreneurs growing companies and platforms rooted in their Christian faith. From New Age to Jesus testimonies like my own to debunking New Age or secular myths about God to sharing powerful stories of how companies and missions were transformed by Jesus, Kingdom Builders will support you to honor your faith in the marketplace from a grounded perspective. https://www.elainagiolando.com
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Elaina Giolando
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Jun 12, 2026
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Episodes
Ep. 22 | Human Design as Spiritual Deception w/Former Multi-Millionaire Human Design Coach Malaine 06.02.2025 1:13:27
Is Human Design really just a personality tool, or could it be opening the doors to something much more sinister? In this episode of Kingdom Builders, Malaine shares her extraordinary journey of walking away from a multimillion-dollar New Age business built around Human Design and finding freedom in Christ. Malaine opens up about the deceptive foundations of Human Design, including its demonic ori...
Ep. 21 | From Atheist to Believer: Healing Church Hurt with Taylor Simpson 30.01.2025 44:55
What happens when the church, meant to be a place of refuge, becomes a source of pain? In this episode of Kingdom Builders, I talk with Taylor Simpson, founder of Untamed University, to explore her journey from church hurt and family heartbreak to discovering a true faith in Christ. Taylor shares her story of growing up as the daughter of a Lutheran pastor who built a thriving church from the grou...
Ep. 20 | Embracing the Secret Place with Katharina Grace 16.01.2025 55:10
How do you tell your New Age following you've found Jesus? In this episode of Kingdom Builders, I'm chatting with my friend Katharina Grace about her journey from being a New Age coach in Bali to finding Jesus after a life-changing motorcycle accident. Kat opens up about how hard it was to let go of her identity as a "spiritual teacher" and all the new age practices she used to teach—everything fr...
Ep. 19 | Behind The Scenes on How Becoming Christian Changed My Coaching Business 09.01.2025 1:00:51
Are you going through a big reckoning around how you want to do business as a result of your change in faith? I've been there. In this episode of Kingdom Builders, I'm sharing all the details and behind the scenes strategies of how I decided to change my business after coming back to God. I go into depth around how I changed the content I put out, the clientele I serve, my messaging, and how and w...
Ep. 18 | Discussing Christianity's Revival in Bali w/ Christine Lee 02.01.2025 48:40
What happens when God meets you right where you are, even in the heart of the New Age capital of the world? In this episode of Kingdom Builders, I chat with Christine Lee, a life purpose coach from Bali, who reveals how her upbringing in Buddhist and Taoist traditions, combined with the allure of New Age practices, left her searching for identity, love, and purpose. It wasn't until she fully surre...
Ep. 17 | How Jesus Changed My Heart Around Giving 26.12.2024 31:49
Are you missing out on the true joy of giving because you think that has to come after a certain degree of stability and success for yourself first? In this episode of Kingdom Builders, I'm diving deep into the transformative power of obedience to God's call to serve others. I'm sharing my personal journey of stepping outside of my comfort zone during a homeless outreach event in Austin, and the i...
Ep. 16 | Dismantling a Multi-8 Figure Empire to Glorify God w/ Katrina Ruth 19.12.2024 56:24
What happens when a top-tier business coach known for her boldness and success trades worldly ambition for radical obedience to Christ? In this episode of Kingdom Builders, I sit down with Katrina Ruth, a former mentor of mine and a powerhouse in the coaching industry, to share her incredible journey from worldly success to finding her true purpose in Christ. Katrina opens up about her journey fro...
Ep. 15 | The Joy of Obeying God - 3 Examples From My Life Lately 12.12.2024 52:56
Are you willing to let go of old pleasures to fully step into the life God designed for you? In this episode of Kingdom Builders, I open up about the intense challenges and profound rewards of obedience to God after leaving New Age spirituality for a true relationship with Christ. I share how God called me to turn away from familiar yet spiritually compromising experiences during my travels this p...
Ep. 14 | Functional Nutrition and Faith: Aligning a Wellness Business with God's Plan w/Summer 05.12.2024 56:20
How does an entrepreneur navigate the tension between new-age wellness practices and a Christ-centered approach to health? In this episode of Kingdom Builders, I welcome my dear friend, Summer, to share her powerful testimony of leaving the new age and finding true freedom in Jesus. Summer opens up about her experiences with health struggles, spiritual confusion, and her career in holistic wellnes...
Ep. 13 | Trading Mysticism for Ministry: A Story of Radical Transformation in Business and Faith w/ Jerold 28.11.2024 55:32
Curious about the impact of a single encounter with Jesus? In the latest episode of Kingdom Builders, Jerold Limongelli shares his powerful journey of leaving behind New Age practices and finding Christ, leading him to shut down his old business and to start a ministry-centered company that serves God. Jerold describes his global exploration of spirituality, from yoga in Bali to meditation in Indi...
Ep. 12 | Reclaiming Beloved Daughterhood: Journeying Back to Christ w/ Nina Ickes 21.11.2024 1:02:24
What does it look like to let go of worldly success and pursue a life led entirely by faith? In this episode of Kingdom Builders, I'm speaking with Nina Ickes, the founder of Way of Grace, a global movement and community for women returning to a Christ-centered life. Nina shares her powerful testimony of discovering her identity as a beloved daughter of God and how this led her to create Way of Gr...
Ep. 11 | Repentance, Sin, and Deliverance: Going from Rebellion to Redemption 14.11.2024 45:39
How can repentance radically change your heart? In this episode of Kingdom Builders, I'm sharing my journey in Christ, from rebellion to repentance, exploring how my understanding of sin, deliverance, and God's love transformed me after I became a follower of Christ. I share how embracing a real relationship with Jesus instead of following the rules of religion has reshaped my heart, leading me to...
Ep. 10 | Walking Away from 'Perfect' to Finding God's True Plan w/ Julia Shepley 07.11.2024 52:23
What would make someone walk away from a thriving business, an engagement, and their dream life abroad to follow Jesus? In this episode of Kingdom Builders, Julia Shepley shares her powerful journey from a life rooted in New-Age spirituality to a profound, transformative relationship with Jesus. Once an entrepreneur thriving in Bali with a successful coaching business, Julia's battle with inner em...
Ep 9. | A Story of Miraculous Healing and The Power of Returning to Christ w/ Gloria 31.10.2024 44:05
Ever wondered how a single moment can lead someone from spiritual chaos to peace in Christ? In this episode of Kingdom Builders , I'm joined by Gloria Merrick, founder of Lavender Moon Spaces, a unique business dedicated to creating eco-friendly alternative tiny spaces. Gloria shares her powerful journey back to faith in Jesus Christ after years in the new age community. Through a series of intens...
Ep. 8 | Spiritual Warfare and Finding God's Peace: Breaking Free from New Age w/ Ellie Tsai 24.10.2024 48:16
What happens when you trade manifestation and tarot cards for the peace and power of walking with Jesus? In this episode of Kingdom Builders, I had the privilege of speaking with Ellie Tsai, who shared her incredible journey from the New Age to a deep relationship with Jesus Christ. We talked about her transformation, the challenges she faced, and how God rescued her from toxic relationships and s...
Ep. 7 | Overcoming Fear and Skepticism of Organized Religion to Find Peace with Jesus w/ Cassandra Wilder 17.10.2024 39:42
What happens when the very foundation of your business and beliefs is challenged by an encounter with Jesus? In this episode of Kingdom Builders, Cassandra Wilder shares her powerful testimony of transitioning from New Age spirituality to finding Jesus. She opens up about the struggles she faced, from leading yoga and manifestation retreats while feeling unfulfilled to becoming a single mom and fi...
Ep. 6 | Olympic Pole Vaulter Logan Cunningham on Trusting God's Plan and Strengthening His Belief in Jesus 16.10.2024 43:11
How can a relationship with Jesus fuel your journey to greatness, even in the face of overwhelming challenges? In this episode of Kingdom Builders, Logan Cunningham, an Olympian and devoted Christian, shares his inspiring journey of faith and perseverance. He discusses how his relationship with Jesus strengthened him through the challenges of becoming a professional athlete, and how walking with C...
Ep. 5 | Purity and Purpose: How Jesus Transformed Britley's Life and Coaching Business 16.10.2024 46:56
What does it take to fully surrender your business and personal ambitions to God? In this episode of Kingdom Builders, I sat down with Britley, who shared her journey of moving away from the New Age and into a Christ-centered life, as well as the transformation that came from fully surrendering her business to God. We talked about the wilderness season, where God pruned her of all idolatry, and ho...
Ep. 4 | From New Age to Jesus: A Journey of Faith and Business Transformation w/ Matt Cama 15.10.2024 37:59
What happens when a former New Age coach meets the real power of Jesus Christ? In this episode of Kingdom Builders, I talk with Matt, a dating and relationship coach, about his powerful testimony of leaving the New Age movement and coming back to Christ. Matt shares how God reached him during a breathwork experience, prompting a spiritual transformation that reshaped his life and business. We dive...
Ep. 3 | Redefining Femininity and Healing Romantic Relationships through Faith w/ Kelley Cama 15.10.2024 46:06
How does embracing biblical femininity differ from what the New Age teaches, and why does it matter for Christian women today? In this episode of Kingdom Builders, Kelley, a dating and relationship coach, shares her powerful testimony of coming to faith in Jesus after years of being deeply rooted in New Age spirituality. We talk about her journey from feeling empty, despite having everything she t...
Ep. 2 | How I Broke Free From a Decade of Endless and Empty Pursuit of Hidden Spiritual Knowledge 15.10.2024 2:01:56
What happens when everything you thought would bring peace leaves you empty? My story might sound familiar. In this episode of Kingdom Builders, I share my own testimony of how I left a life immersed in New Age spirituality and found redemption through Jesus Christ. After years of seeking fulfillment through practices like yoga, manifestation, and the pursuit of spiritual knowledge, I realized the...
Ep. 1 | How Coming to Jesus Challenged My Identity, Livelihood, and Community (Welcome and Opening Prayer) 15.10.2024 28:45
In the first episode of Kingdom Builders, I share my unexpected journey of leaving behind a decade-long pursuit of spiritual healing by putting my full faith in Jesus, a transformation that has changed every aspect of my life, including my business and my community. I share with you the challenges of navigating identity, livelihood, and relationships through this transition, and how God has brough...
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