The Christian Business Podcast With Josiah Ryan

 Note: This episode was recorded live at a church gathering, so audio quality varies. God doesn't show favoritism. But the church still does. Peter had a vision that shattered everything he believed about who God accepts. In Acts 10, God breaks down the barriers between clean and unclean, worthy and unworthy, insider and outsider. The lesson isn't just historical—it's a message for...

The church is experiencing a reformation. Not in buildings or denominations, but in the hearts of people who are leaving organized religion and finding a direct relationship with Jesus. This is the new wine being poured out in 2026. Matthew 9:14-17: What Jesus meant by "new wine" How Constantine corrupted the church—and why nobody talks about it The Anabaptists, Reformation, and why the...

You're being lied to every single day—by news, social media, business partners, and people trying to scam you. Here's how to become shrewd enough to spot it. Go upstream: Find the original source (and why 60-second clips are designed to deceive) Follow the money: It's always the smoking gun Play devil's advocate: Be skeptical of everything (including your own beliefs) Check the...

You work towards a goal. You hit it. You feel amazing for 10 minutes. Then you're back to the grind, chasing the next one. You miss the goal. You feel like the world's biggest loser. You spiral. You hustle harder. You push yourself to the breaking point. And you're exhausted. What if I told you that you're playing the wrong game entirely? In this vulnerable and powerful episode...

You work 120 hours a week and make less than minimum wage. The more you work, the less money you make. The harder you push, the more people come to take what you've built. You're at your wits' end. And you're wondering: why do I even do this? If that's you right now, this episode is for you. In this short but powerful episode, Josiah Ryan gives straight-up encouragement to...

Where have you been for the last three months? If you're an entrepreneur, you've heard this question. From friends. From family. From people who genuinely don't understand why you disappeared. And you don't know how to explain it without sounding crazy. This episode is the explanation. Share it with the people who don't get it. Because they need to hear this. In this episo...

What if the mentors you're following are leading you straight into idolatry? What if the business advice you're taking—the manifestation practices, the fake money on your walls, the worship of wealth—is actually pulling you away from God? What if Jesus already warned you about this 2,000 years ago in Matthew 23—and you just didn't realize He was talking about your business mentors?...

What if God gave you your entrepreneurial fire for a reason? What if the creativity, the independence, the refusal to settle—what if all of it came from Him? What if your business isn't just about making money—it's about fulfilling God's purpose through your gifts, skills, and talents? In this episode, Josiah Ryan breaks down one of the most powerful business lessons he's ever...

What if the reason you're not successful yet isn't because you're failing—it's because it's just not time? What if God's timing is perfect, even when it takes 16 years? In this short but powerful episode, Josiah Ryan shares his raw, personal testimony of what it actually takes to become an "overnight success" in business. Spoiler: it takes 16 years. And a lo...

This episode is different. And Josiah wanted you to know that before you press play. For Episode 25 of The Christian Business Podcast with Josiah Ryan, we are doing something that has never been done on this show. What you are about to hear is not a new recording. This is the original testimony — captured by Josiah shortly after he gave his life to Christ in the summer of 2023. Before the podcast...

What if the worst thing that ever happened to you was actually God setting you up for the biggest breakthrough of your life? What if the betrayal, the loss, the business collapse—what if all of it was God playing chess 10 moves ahead? In this episode, Josiah Ryan tells the story of a friend who lost everything the day after his wedding. His business partner—the guy who handled all the client relat...

What if everything you thought you knew about Judas and Peter was wrong? What if Judas wasn't just greedy—and Peter wasn't just a coward? What if they were both guilty of the exact same sin—and what if you're guilty of it too? In this episode, Josiah Ryan breaks down one of the most misunderstood stories in Scripture: the betrayal and denial of Jesus by Judas and Peter. But this isn...

If you've ever felt like the world's financial advice is designed to trap you, stress you out, and keep you enslaved to money—you're right. It is. In this episode, Josiah Ryan exposes 10 pieces of foolish money advice the world teaches—and breaks down what the Bible actually says about wealth, debt, greed, and freedom. This isn't theory. Josiah has lived every one of these trap...

What if everything you're chasing in business is meaningless? What if all the hustle, the growth goals, the income targets, and the obsession with doubling your revenue is just "chasing after the wind"? That's not a discouraging message. It's a liberating one. And it comes straight from Ecclesiastes 5. In this episode, Josiah Ryan walks through one of the most powerful—and...

Are you struggling to know when to correct your team, when to help someone, and when to just walk away? If you're a Christian business owner or leader, you've probably wrestled with the tension between judgment and compassion. You don't want to be harsh—but you also can't ignore dysfunction. You want to help people—but sometimes your help gets trampled and you get attacked for...

Are you stuck replaying business decisions you wish you could take back? Beating yourself up for the hire you didn't make, the deal that fell through, or the opportunity you "missed"? This episode will completely reframe how you see setbacks, delays, and disappointments in business. Josiah Ryan breaks down the biblical principle that there are no missed opportunities in God's k...

Most small business owners think their biggest problem is sales, marketing, or cash flow. It’s not. In this episode of The Christian Business Podcast with Josiah Ryan , Josiah breaks down why recruiting is the most important skill a business owner can develop — and how failing to master it keeps you trapped in the day-to-day. Josiah explains the leverage behind hiring the right employees, how buyi...

In this first episode of 2026 , Josiah Ryan breaks down what he believes is the single highest-leverage skill Christian business owners must master this year: recruiting . If you’re stuck in the daily grind, wearing every hat, working 60+ hours a week, and wondering why your business still feels like a job — this episode is your wake-up call. Josiah explains why recruiting the right people creates...

In this episode of The Christian Business Podcast , Josiah Ryan shares an honest and unscripted breakdown of hard-earned lessons from his entrepreneurial journey — lessons about ego, loss, money, and trusting God instead of striving for control. This episode is especially powerful for entrepreneurs in their first five years of business, but seasoned business owners will also recognize the truth be...

In this episode of The Christian Business Podcast , Josiah shares a raw and honest story about a week that completely fell apart — and the surprising way God used it to reveal one of the most powerful lessons in his entrepreneurial walk. After a campaign suddenly tanked due to unexpected Google changes, stress and frustration hit hard. But in the middle of the chaos, God used a mentor, a moment of...

In this episode of The Christian Business Podcast , Josiah Ryan shares two powerful real-life stories revealing why servanthood is one of the greatest “cheat codes” in business and leadership. From watching his mom restart her creative calling at craft shows to waking up at 4:30 a.m. to serve at a women’s breakfast at church, Josiah unpacks how God uses humility, obedience, and a servant’s heart t...

Scaling your business isn’t glamorous — it’s chaos. In this episode of The Christian Business Podcast , Josiah Ryan breaks down the messy reality of growth and how to keep your faith (and sanity) while everything feels like it’s falling apart. From client stories to lessons learned the hard way, Josiah reveals why every scaling phase is a stress test from God — one that exposes weak spots in your...

In this episode, Josiah Ryan breaks down what Jesus meant when He said, “You can’t pour new wine into old wineskins.” We talk about how God often has to break old systems before He can pour out something new — in your faith, business, and mindset. Drawing from Jeremiah 31 and Jesus’ parable, Josiah unpacks what it means to walk in the new covenant , letting go of fear, religion, and outdated ways...

What happens when faith meets artificial intelligence? In this episode, Josiah Ryan takes you inside a mind-bending conversation that began with a simple question: “Who created the universe?” — and how ChatGPT’s response pointed straight back to the reality of God. This is more than a business talk; it’s a faith-fueling deep dive into creation, science, and purpose. Josiah unpacks how evolution, t...

Why do the rich keep getting richer while others stay stuck? In this episode of The Christian Business Podcast , Josiah Ryan breaks down the one principle that separates those who thrive from those who struggle — leverage . From biblical stewardship to practical business examples, Josiah reveals how understanding leverage transforms everything — your income, your mindset, and your calling. Whether...