Kingdom Factor Collective

Vanessa Pereira had the dream life—six-figure salary, downtown Toronto condo, great friends—but was crying every day. After her father's death awakened her soul, she embarked on a journey from corporate success to depression to divine redirection. She shares how a $10,000 investment in coaching, learning to surrender, and co-creating with God led her to leave corporate and launch Feel the Shift as...

Jannine Prokop spent 26 years building a semiconductor manufacturing career while ignoring God's call to write a book. When a layoff finally gave her time to obey, she discovered it wasn't a command she'd been failing—it was a promise God was keeping. In this conversation, Jannine shares how unemployment brought unexpected peace, how God reframed her calling, and what she's learning about resting...

This episode features Steve Workman, 71, who leads the Barnabas Ministry and mentors 300 men. Steve shares his journey from abuse to ministry, including how his abusive stepfather came to Christ, the divine confirmation that launched his 25 years at Christian Community Outreach Ministries, and walking his wife Lynn through dementia while battling double ear cancer. At 71, Steve is 'refired not ret...

Dan Zimbardi walked away from massive corporate retention bonuses to answer a call to ministry. Now executive pastor of Sandals Church's 14 campuses, he shares his dramatic conversion story, the power of kindness as evangelism, building a house of honor during conflict, and leading through unprecedented change. Based on the article by Apryl Morin.

Sabrina Hammonds had 40 clients and six years of steady growth when everything suddenly stopped. Instead of panicking, she surrendered to God's invitation to rebuild her business on a deeper foundation—one centered on identity alignment before visibility strategy. In this conversation, Sabrina shares how she surrenders her calendar to God each morning, why Christian entrepreneurs can't just sprink...

Michelle Rupp left a 20-year television career to help small businesses earn free TV coverage through strategic storytelling. Growing up in a family hardware store shaped her commitment to serving entrepreneurs with integrity. She shares how she navigates faith in secular media, fights unseen battles for clients, and leads with generosity as stewardship. Based on the article 'Fighting Battles They...

Ester-Rose Diaz left a thriving entertainment career in NYC to serve her church in LA. After building a 50-person production team, she launched Blessed Media to help faith-driven entrepreneurs align their online presence with their calling. In this conversation, she shares how prayer guides every business decision, why she chose to niche down exclusively to faith-based clients, and her advice for...

Altynai Stauss came to the US from Kyrgyzstan with zero understanding of American money and ended up in six-figure debt. Through discipline and faith, she became debt-free, opened her first Roth IRA, and now serves as a financial advisor helping others build wealth with integrity. In this episode, she shares her journey from Hollywood parties to radical faith, the cost of choosing Christ over her...

Tara Tharpe shares her journey from keeping score in church to authentic faith, how God redirected her from pharmaceutical consulting to helping women navigate transitions through She is CHANGED, and why she prays for strangers in grocery aisles. Learn about her CHANGED framework and Fuel the Flame practice for keeping your focus on the Change Maker during difficult seasons.

Nick Koonce had it all—successful career, beautiful family, Western standards of achievement—but felt profoundly empty. In this episode, Nick shares his journey from self-made executive to spirit-led leader, including the Netflix moment that sparked his quest for purpose, the sermon that saw him, and how faith transformed his approach to business leadership. Read the full article at [link].

Dr. Adebola Hassan, a physician turned public health leader, shares her story of standing firm on principle when her boss demanded she fire a staff member without cause. Despite facing backlash and losing her position, she held to her faith-based commitment to fairness and integrity. This conversation explores how Christian leaders can bring their values into the marketplace, lead with the fruits...

Jon Morningstar, CEO of MapleTronics, shares how he built a technology company on Christian principles—not as marketing, but as the foundation of culture. From his wake-up moment at age 20 to leading a young adult ministry that grew to 200 people, to building a faith-based business that doesn't require employees to be Christians but does require them to embrace Christian principles. Jon discusses...

Altynai Strauss went from six-figure debt to financial freedom, learning to trust God through every step. From arriving in the U.S. with no understanding of American money systems to becoming a financial advisor, her journey includes a radical faith transformation, a difficult divorce, and discovering what it means to lead with grace under pressure. She now teaches financial literacy and helps oth...

Tobi Lovv shares her journey from a desperate 16-year-old immigrant in Israel to CEO of an international consulting firm. She discusses becoming the first Nigerian woman to serve as an IDF officer, turning down lucrative deals based on faith, and how prayer and gratitude guide her business decisions. Based on the article 'From Lone Teen to Global Leader: Tobi Lovv's Faith-Fueled Journey of Multipl...

Jagdip Singh faced a $30,000 loss when a 10-year client couldn't pay. Instead of suing, he chose trust—and his team took half salaries to save the business. Discover how transparency, servant leadership, and employee ownership turned crisis into legacy at Wiscamp. Based on the article by Aundre Blasingame.

Clint Riggins lost everything three times before God could use him. From Navy bodybuilder to drug addiction to ministry leader, his story reveals how God dismantles false identities to build something real. He shares his journey through depression, a life-changing road trip, and discovering that ministry isn't a separate calling—it's where your feet are. Based on the article by Apryl Morin.

Patrick Poer never imagined owning a janitorial business. After his solar company ran out of cash in 2022, leaving him with six kids and zero income, God used a year-long financial crisis to dismantle his identity and redefine success. Today, Patrick owns Office Pride, a commercial cleaning franchise where he's building a kingdom business that sees 225 employees as people with spiritual needs, not...

Kirt Abbot shares how seventeen years at a toxic franchise ended with a phone call—and unexpected relief. From a Mother's Day conversion in 1975 to twenty-six years in commercial HVAC sales, Kirt talks about seeing his territory as his mission field, praying with clients in hallways, and learning that what man means for harm, God works for good. Based on 'When the Toxic Ends' by Apryl Morin.

Amanda Gutierrez shares her journey from suicidal despair to transformative faith and healthcare leadership. At 27, a supernatural encounter sparked a radical turnaround after 15 years away from Christ. Now an Oncology Operations Coordinator at Baptist Hospital, Amanda leads Freedom groups, advocates for nurses, and demonstrates how past trauma can equip believers for powerful ministry. Her story...

In this episode, Apryl Morin speaks with Alan-Michael Chest, known as Professor C, about his journey from burnout to breakthrough. After working 12-14 hour days as a school counselor and therapist, Professor C hit a breaking point that led to his own mental health crisis. He shares how faith guided his recovery and the launch of three businesses rooted in mental health and creative expression. Thi...

Iva Brassfield lost a building and a business seven months after signing a lease—but found the blueprint for kingdom business. From spiritual deception to chaplain at GM to founding the Kingdom Marketplace Movement, Iva shares how she's helping Christian leaders integrate faith and business from identity, not just expertise. Based on the article by Charles Allen.

Brian Begley never planned to become an entrepreneur. After being laid off from a parachurch ministry—along with his wife Rachel the very next day—Brian launched Servant Leader Solutions to continue serving leaders through biblical training. In this conversation, Brian shares his journey from walking away from faith in high school to becoming a prodigal who returned, his commitment to servant lead...

Dr. Robyn Graham shares her journey from science doctorate to photographer to anxiety coach, integrating faith and neuroscience to help leaders and parents understand healing. She discusses why anxiety isn't weakness, how God prepared her through every season, and why Christian entrepreneurs shouldn't follow the world's playbook. Article: 'When Science Meets Calling: Dr. Robyn Graham on Healing An...

Bob Shallow walked away from a Fortune 500 vice presidency when God called him to equip Christian entrepreneurs. After 28 years in corporate leadership at Ford and Dover Corporation, he launched C12 in Jacksonville, grew it to 100 members, and discovered only 1% of Christian entrepreneurs are truly discipled. In February 2025, he founded MinistryPreneurs, a nonprofit helping churches equip busines...

Dr. April Jones left her pharma career after a prophetic word at Bethel and founded Storehouse Wellness, a faith-based corporate wellness company. She shares how her son's cancer diagnosis led her to oncology, how she navigated the tension between faith and statistics, and what nobody tells you about Kingdom business. April discusses dealing with delay, detaching from performance-based identity, a...