The Biz Devo with Kenneth Ott

Reference: Psalm 65 Dive into Psalm 65 and discover that God designed you for a life marked by abundance, creativity, celebration and joy - not lack, weakness, sadness or stinginess. Get ready to break restrictive mindsets holding you back from the overflow God desires for you. Summary: In this business devotional from Psalm 65, we confront the all-too-common misconception among Christians that Go...

Reference 2 Kings 13:10-19 Success requires fully committed conviction and perseverance. We examine the Biblical story of King Jehoash who lacked the depth and perseverance to lead boldly, failing to break negative cycles. Summary In this business devotional, we explore an important leadership case study from the Bible about conviction, perseverance, and avoiding half-heartedness. We analyzes the...

As a 20-year entrepreneur I struggled to balance growing multiple businesses and being fully present with my wife and kids. I share 7 keys to align your work, wealth creation and relationships to find purpose and fulfillment long-term. Summary Balancing ambitions with family relationships can be challenging for driven entrepreneurs. We share the tension struggling over 20 years to grow companies w...

Reference: Proverbs 11:24-26 Subtitle Explore surprising biblical truths around financial prosperity, generosity in giving, the spiritual value of ethical business, and why our beliefs and actions directly impact whether we experience abundance or poverty. Gain freedom from unhealthy attitudes toward money. Summary We dive into (widely misunderstood) biblical concepts around money, generosity, giv...

Reference Revelation 12:7-11 A hard-hitting business devotional challenges Christian executives and entrepreneurs to embrace their personal duty in leveraging resources and influence to advance God's Kingdom during an intensifying spiritual battle across culture and business sectors. Summary This business devotional reflects on Revelation 12:7-11 to highlight an unseen battle in the spiritual real...

Leaders must strike a delicate balance of authority and compassion. While some fear helps drive standards and unity, overly authoritarian methods lead to poor performance. We explore the wise leader’s journey toward accountability without oppression. Summary In this episode, we look at contrasting leadership styles. The need to please vs the need to be pleased. This leads to discussing fear and lo...

Reference: Romans 4:16-21, 24 Learn powerful lessons from Abraham in the Bible on believing God's promises despite impossible odds, removing all doubt, leveraging your talents, and owning your identity to achieve greatness in business and life. Summary In this business devotional from Romans 4, host Ken Ott dives into the story of Abraham from the Bible. Abraham displayed incredible faith, belief...

Reference: Philippians 3:7-10 Pursuing ambitious goals requires willingness for sacrifice and investment at a level aligned with the desired outcome; we must apply effort and commitment proportional to the greatness we seek. Summary In this business devotional, the speaker explores principles from Philippians 3 regarding the pursuit of worthwhile ambitions. He shares that achieving anything truly...

We discuss why constantly talking about your goals actually makes you less likely to achieve them. Learn the science behind why vocalizing dreams rewards procrastination and how to stop self-sabotage. Summary Do you set big goals but somehow never seem to accomplish them? We unpack the counterintuitive reason why. It turns out that talking about your ambitions creates a false sense of achievement....

Reference: Acts 12:20-24 The story of King Herod's obsession with fame that led to his gruesome death highlights the danger ambitious people face if they don't have wisdom or humility amid success. Summary The episode examines the tragic story of King Herod in Acts 12, who built incredible monuments to his own glory but refused to give praise to God. Though Herod achieved great power, wealth, and...

Reference:  Romans 8:24-31 Gain clarity and confidence to boldly pursue your ambitions by leveraging timeless biblical wisdom and success principles rooted in Romans 8. Discover your predestined purpose and transform your mindset to become unstoppable. Summary We examine powerful concepts in Romans 8 to help ambitious, purpose-driven people accomplish their wildest dreams. Learn to develop rock-so...

We examine the myths around success, exploring why wealth and fame often still leave people unfulfilled, before unpacking how to leverage genuine purpose and conviction to drive business growth and personal fulfillment. Summary: What does "success" really mean? Wealth, fame and status may not be enough for sustainable happiness, explains Ken. Citing his experience consulting hundreds of entreprene...

Reference  2 Corinthians 4-5 Applying biblical principles from 2 Corinthians, this business devotional teaches leaders how to make decisions beyond emotions and accurately evaluate situations despite discomfort or chaos. Learn to lead ambitiously yet keep an eternal perspective. Summary During times of chaos or emergency, leaders must make rapid decisions, often while facing intense emotions from...

Reference: Numbers 10:29 When pursuing big visions, conviction and confidence often precede clarity on details. Relinquishing pressure and ownership over final outcomes can unlock greater performance. Summary This episode analyzes Moses leading thousands towards a Promised Land despite lacking a precise route or endpoint. It explores principles like pursuing callings prior to full clarity, letting...

Uncover why extreme penny pinching keeps you stuck in a scarcity mindset and limits your wealth building potential. Learn the counterintuitive but powerful act of strategic spending to transform your mindset and require expansion. Summary Frugality and obsessive saving often do more harm than good, constraining your growth. True stewardship involves maximizing, not minimizing, the resources you're...

Reference: Psalm 130:5-6 Discover why “waiting mode” kills ambition and how to shift to active pursuit of your biggest goals and dreams using faith-building principles. Summary In this business devotional episode, we explore the common traps of “waiting mode” and why passive waiting contradicts true faith. Using the biblical example of Zechariah waiting for his promised son John the Baptist, we di...

Reference: Philippians 4:6-7 Struggling with anxiety and worry? Learn practical techniques based on Philippians 4:6-7 to eliminate fear, reclaim your potential, and experience supernatural peace. Summary This business devotional episode focuses on managing anxiety and worry from a biblical perspective. The host explores Philippians 4:6-7 which instructs us not to be anxious but to pray about every...

Doing consistent, focused work on important but often mundane tasks is how to achieve success sustainably over the long-term, in business and beyond. Summary The episode explores why mastering execution of important details through “boring” work separates success from failure more than a brilliant idea or moving fast alone. Contrary to the startup stereotype of “move fast and break things,” excell...

Reference Mark 4:45-52 We all tend to "strain" in life - pushing uphill against God's principles. By properly aligning our mission and work, we unleash supernatural power to operate in rest and abundance rather than straining ourselves to exhaustion. Summary In this episode we discuss a Bible story where Jesus walks on water. We focus on the disciples who were "straining at rowing" against the win...

Reference Psalm 42 When discouragement, doubt or self-pity strike, resist spiraling emotionally. Speak truth, remember God’s faithfulness, take positive action and journal key wins. Regain perspective and certainty that with God, your best days are ahead. Summary In this episode, the passage of Psalm 42 is analyzed for principles on dealing with down moments of despair, discouragement and disillus...

Discover the secret formula both billionaires and bank robbers use to generate endless streams of money through unlocking your infinite creativity. Summary We’ve been conditioned to see income potential as finite - falsely believing resources to be limited pies whereby more for one means less for others. However, assets like money intrinsically regenerate over time in endless cycles rather than ev...

Scripture Reference Mark 8:34-38 Letting go of tight control and submitting to God's greater plan leads to expanded growth, financial freedom, and true peace. Clinging too tightly prevents discovering your full potential. Summary In this passage, Jesus explains spiritual principles that also apply to business growth and success. Desiring great outcomes requires sacrifice and doing hard things. Hol...

Leaders can feel overwhelmed trying to guide people through uncertainty, but by starting the day meeting with God's presence on a metaphorical or literal mountainside, we can draw fresh vision, insight and strength for the path ahead. Summary Mornings and mountains hold a special place for me spiritually. I totally identify with Moses climbing up Mount Sinai before daylight to connect with God. Th...

Many ambitious people remain unfulfilled because they focus too much on the elusive perfect end goal rather than appreciating the incremental progress made along the way. Learn a mindset shift that helps you gain more enjoyment and motivation by valuing small wins. Summary It's easy to constantly feel dissatisfied, even after accomplishing great things. The problem is comparing achievements to an...

Scripture Reference: Hebrews 6: 13-20 God's promises require patient pursuit. Like Abraham, we must endure trials and anchor our hopes through wisdom to obtain the vision God gives us. Summary: In this business devotional, we explore Hebrews 6:13-20 and the idea that God's promises are an anchor for our soul. But they must be actively obtained through patience, endurance and wisdom. The passage ex...