Kingdom Factor Collective

Brandie Yoder, CEO of RETA, shares how a career spanning ICU nursing, hospice care, and hospital leadership led her to a faith-centered nonprofit she calls her dream job. Topics include proximity to need, building cultures of safety, humble ambition, and leading as a visionary. Read the full article: 'Brandie Yoder Found Her Dream Job — And It's Changing Lives in the Process' by Judi Bontreger.

Tonya Detweiler, CEO of Blue Diamond Communities, shares how a teenage conviction shaped her life's work. From launching Greenhouse nursing homes to designing Cherry Creek — a 170-acre intergenerational community in Goshen — Tonya reveals how faith calibrates ambition, why patience builds momentum, and what happens when vision meets surrender. Based on the article by Judi Bontreger.

Jannine Prokop was laid off after 20+ years in semiconductor manufacturing—and experienced more peace than ever before. In this conversation, she shares how God turned a 25-year-old promise to write a book into an invitation to trust, the costly lesson of not listening to God when choosing a spouse, and how daily obedience transformed uncertainty into purpose. From tithing miracles to foster care,...

Constantine Antonopoulos shares how surviving a dissolving marriage, losing a home, and years of isolation became the foundation for a mindset coaching ministry called Lost and Souled. Based on the article by Apryl Morin. Read the full article here: [insert link]. Learn more about Constantine's books 'Off the Top of My Head From the Bottom of My Heart' and 'I Chose You, Mommy' in the article.

Spiro Demetriadi — military veteran, martial arts trainer to 100K+ law enforcement and military, and spiritual warfare teacher — shares how losing everything led him to his true calling. From the Gracie jiu-jitsu mat to the Spiritual Combatives Master Class, this conversation will change how you think about the battle for your mind. Full article: 'Watch Your Six: How Spiro Demetriadi Is Training W...

Justin Pohlmann went from touring drummer to reluctant entrepreneur — and found his true identity along the way. In this episode, he shares how losing his music career led to a years-long journey through fog and false starts, ultimately landing him in HR, talent acquisition at LOPA, and founding Resound Coaching. Based on the article by Apryl Morin: https://kingdomfactorcollective.com/drumsticks-t...

Anne Wooten left nearly 50 years in accounting at 63 to become a Certified Christian Life Coach. In this episode, she shares how people-pleasing, buried wounds, and a wilderness season led to radical surrender — and a calling she never saw coming. Read the full article by Apryl Morin: [link in show notes]. Connect with Anne on LinkedIn or at her website to learn about her 5F coaching framework, bo...

Deepak Alick is a fourth-generation Christian and Senior Sourcing Merchandiser in southern India. In this episode, he shares a legacy of miraculous faith — from his great-grandfather's conversion to his mother's cancer healing — and what it means to carry that faith into a demanding global marketplace. Full article: 'Born a Light' by Apryl Morin.

Based on the article 'From Shattered Career to Two Continents: How Elaine Lankford Let God Build Something Bigger' by Apryl Morin. Elaine Lankford shares how losing her nurse practitioner career to political pressure became the foundation for She Steps Forward — a coaching and nonprofit ministry now operating in the US and Kenya. Full article linked below.

Mark Rowan, founder of SheepFeast, shares how a West Virginia sheep farm, a prayer-born goal of one million disciples, and a principle called the 2,000 Cubit Rule shape his faith-integrated CRM platform. Full article by Apryl Morin: https://kingdomfactorcollective.com/mark-rowan-sheepfeast | Learn more at sheepfeast.com

JJ Shawver, former world-class gymnast and Division I football player, shares his journey from high-performing athlete to opioid addiction after losing his father, and how the intersection of neuroscience and faith helped him rebuild his identity. Now leading Always Developing Leaders, JJ teaches that wounded doesn't mean disqualified. Full article available at kingdomfactorcollective.com

Dan Maher left a 12-year culinary career—including roles at Cheesecake Factory and launching Troy Aikman's restaurant—to become a health insurance broker. In this conversation, Dan shares how faith led him to trade burnout for a calling that serves small businesses while prioritizing family and integrity. He discusses his approach to finding better coverage, the power of challenging assumptions, a...

Dara Ibanga lost everything twice—and rebuilt an empire both times as a single immigrant mother. She shares how she structures her day around prayer check-ins with the Holy Spirit, reserves the front seat of her car for Him, and views wealth as stewardship for God's work. From selling water at age eight in Nigeria to catering in America while navigating immigration paperwork, Dara's story reveals...

Brett Billups shares his journey from dreading Monday mornings at Kraft Foods to founding Biblical HR. After years in corporate board rooms, he discovered the gap between Sunday worship and Monday work—and spent 15 years building the bridge. Brett discusses his failed first launch, God's timing, and why culture is built through discipleship, not mission statements. Based on the article by Apryl Mo...

Dr. Babongile Mkhize shares how reporting to God first transformed her career—from completing a PhD thesis in record time to being declared cancer-free after stage 4 diagnosis. A chemist turned executive leader, she reveals practical principles for integrating faith in the workplace, including what it means to present work to God before your manager and why He cares about every task on your desk.

Jonathan Pleska had achieved worldly success working with major brands like the NFL and Coke—until a car accident became a holy interruption. In this episode, Jonathan shares how God's whispers led him to realign his life and business with Kingdom purpose, helping Christian organizations grow with mission-driven strategy.

Vanessa Pereira had the six-figure salary, downtown Toronto condo, and picture-perfect life—but inside, she was crying out to God nightly, feeling shattered and empty. After her father's death became a catalyst for soul awakening, God began redirecting her through depression, a $10K coaching investment, and divine pruning of relationships and career opportunities. Today, Vanessa is a Self-Leadersh...

Matt Buziecki spent ten years as a construction superintendent in California before moving to South Carolina for semi-retirement. But God had other plans. In this conversation, Matt shares how he witnessed to coworkers in a cutthroat industry, helped transform an atheist friend into a believer, and now ministers daily to his sister-in-law's dying father. A story about surrendering your own game pl...

Jannine Prokop lost her job after 20+ years in semiconductor manufacturing—and experienced unprecedented peace. She shares how God's promise to write a book became her pathway to obedience, the costly lesson of ignoring God's voice in choosing a spouse, and how daily surrender through prayer, Bible reading, and foster care became her Monday morning reality. Learn why treating God's promises as inv...

Forth Heffner runs five businesses built on an unshakable foundation: faith first, everything else second. After losing his father suddenly in 2011, Forth deepened his relationship with Christ and decided to fully integrate his beliefs into his work. Today, he leads with purpose—from praying before client meetings to building companies with mission statements that glorify God. This conversation ex...

Dr. Heather Lamb shares how her 'faith walk' shapes her work as a workplace well-being strategist and nonprofit founder. From receiving payment months in advance to training young entrepreneurs through her SEEK program, she explains why taking problems to God first—not last—is the key to kingdom entrepreneurship. Full article by Apryl Morin at [link].

Jordon Groves spent 15 years watching clients lose weight only to gain it back. That heartbreak led him to ask a harder question: What if the problem wasn't the workout plan? Today, he runs the Temple Protocol, coaching Christian men through sustainable transformation by addressing identity first. This conversation explores his journey from basketball in Wales to baptism in Rio, and how he now int...

Sabrina Success shares how a life-or-death moment on January 28, 2023, led to radical surrender and the launch of two Kingdom businesses: Christian Household Staffing and Modesty clothing brand. From deleting social media to reading Scripture for hours, Sabrina's journey from near-death to entrepreneur is a testimony of God's power, three divine confirmations in one day, and learning to find joy i...

Edna Harding survived domestic abuse, a devastating church scam, and bankruptcy—only to discover her calling in the ruins. In this conversation, she shares how she went from losing everything to building Favor and Wealth, a growth strategy firm that helps Christian entrepreneurs integrate faith and business. Learn how God positioned her through trauma to fund the gospel and fix what once broke her...

Jordon Groves, founder of Jordon Groves & Mind & Performance Coaching, shares how he transitioned from sports psychology to holistic soul care for leaders. He discusses why high performers hit walls that technique can't fix, the danger of compartmentalizing faith, and practical steps for integrating spiritual health into leadership. Based on the article 'From Sports Psychology to Soul Care...