The Christian Capitalist Podcast

In Episode 63 of The Christian Capitalist, Rich Sanders sits down with Chris Cumby, a business coach, entrepreneur, and super-connector, to discuss sales, mindset, networking with a cause, and faith. Chris shares his journey as a lifelong entrepreneur starting at age seven with a red wagon collecting pop bottles, his career in commission sales and consulting, and his transition to a faith-filled f...

In Episode 62 of The Christian Capitalist, Rich Sanders sits down with Chris Thomason, President, CEO, and Co-Founder of in:ciite media, to discuss the intersection of faith, entrepreneurship, media, and technology. Chris shares his journey through the music, film, television, audiobook, and live event industries, working with major organizations including Disney, Netflix, Sony, Paramount, HarperC...

In Episode 61 of The Christian Capitalist, Rich Sanders sits down with David Costa, McDonald's franchise owner and business leader on Florida's Emerald Coast, to discuss faith, leadership, entrepreneurship, and what it truly means to build a successful business while honoring God. What happens when faith becomes the foundation of leadership instead of just something reserved for Sundays? David sha...

In Episode 61 of The Christian Capitalist, Rich Sanders sits down with Joanne Hickox, founder of Seniors on a Mission, to discuss aging, purpose, faith, and the growing crisis facing modest-to-middle-income seniors across America. What happens when people spend their entire lives working hard… only to reach retirement feeling isolated, financially stretched, and without purpose? Joanne shares the...

In this episode of The Christian Capitalist, Rich Sanders sits down with Duncan Gibbs, host of The Retirement Spy, to talk about retirement, purpose, and what life looks like after financial success. What happens when you've achieved everything you thought you wanted… but still feel something missing? Duncan shares his journey from decades in commercial real estate to stepping into a new season fo...

In Episode 58 of The Christian Capitalist Podcast, Rich Sanders sits down with Zoran—DJ, entrepreneur, and founder of a growing event production business—to talk about faith, purpose, and using your talents to serve others. What does it look like to build a career in entertainment while staying grounded in your faith? Zoran shares his journey from growing up in former Yugoslavia to immigrating to...

In Episode 57 of The Christian Capitalist, Rich Sanders sits down with Jessica Baldwin, Director of Strategic Sales & Outreach at GoodWorks Mission, to talk about faith, ambition, and finding purpose in today's demanding work environment. What happens when success, pressure, and long hours start pulling you away from what matters most? Jessica shares her journey from corporate sales to a more purp...

In Episode 56 of The Christian Capitalist, Rich Sanders sits down with Jerame Mudick, founder of ReConnect and creator of Resurrect Breathwork, to explore the connection between breathwork, healing, and faith. Can something as simple as your breath help you process trauma, reduce anxiety, and reconnect with God? Jerame shares how intentional breathing can regulate the nervous system, unlock emotio...

In Episode 55 of The Christian Capitalist, Rich Sanders sits down with longtime friend Jay Myers, a partner at Seyfarth Shaw in New York City specializing in intellectual property law, for a deep and thoughtful conversation about one of the most debated topics today: the relationship between Christianity, capitalism, and socialism. Can a system built on competition, profit, and markets truly align...

In Episode 54 of  The Christian Capitalist , Rich Sanders sits down with Carly and Dani from Caring and Sharing of South Walton County for an inspiring Christmas-season conversation about generosity, faith in action, and what it truly means to love your neighbor. For 30 years, Caring and Sharing has provided crisis relief to Walton County residents through food assistance, past-due rent and utilit...

Description: In Episode 53 of  The Christian Capitalist , Rich Sanders sits down with Lauren Ewashko, Community Engagement Officer for Advanced Sacred Hope Academy (ASHA) in Destin, Florida, for a deeply personal and inspiring conversation about faith, generosity, and discovering purpose through life's hardest seasons. Lauren shares her journey from serving in the Air Force, to traveling the world...

Description: In Episode 52 of  The Christian Capitalist , Rich Sanders is joined by Jeff Taylor, an accountant based in Atlanta, for a timely and important conversation on upcoming tax changes that could significantly impact business owners and high-income earners in 2026. This episode focuses on practical, time-sensitive tax considerations that entrepreneurs and investors need to be aware of as p...

In Episode 51 of  The Christian Capitalist , Rich Sanders sits down with Avery Ratzlaff, a campus missionary serving international students at Arizona State University through International Students Incorporated (ISI). What started as a simple conversation over lunch turned into a powerful look at modern missions—happening not overseas, but right in our own backyard. Avery shares her journey from...

In this special 50th episode of  The Christian Capitalist , Rich Sanders sits down with Abby Michels, Director of Mission and Ministry at St. John's College High School, to explore how faith, education, and service come together to form leaders who live generously and lead with purpose. Recorded on location at Rich's alma mater, this conversation dives into the Lasallian mission, peer ministry, se...

In this episode of The Christian Capitalist, we sit down with Cole Permenter—founder of Base1520—to unpack how he's building resilient, disciplined, and purpose-driven men in a world that constantly pulls people toward comfort. Cole breaks down the mindset, faith, and daily habits required to become "unbreakable," and why hardship, accountability, and spiritual grounding are the keys to true trans...

Christian Capitalist Podcast Hosted by Rich Sanders Ep. 48 with Lori Joyner   In this episode of the Christian Capitalist Podcast, host Rich Sanders speaks with Lori Joyner, the Executive Director of Harvest House in Destin, Florida. Lori shares her journey of faith and service, detailing how she became involved with Harvest House, a non-profit organization that provides food and essentials to the...

Christian Capitalist Podcast Hosted by Rich Sanders "Pain is fuel for personal growth" Ep. 47 with Ron Williams   In this episode of the Christian Capitalist Podcast, host Rich Sanders talks with Ron Williams, a 21-time world bodybuilding champion, entrepreneur, and Christian minister. Williams shares his journey from a troubled, abusive childhood to finding faith at the age of 28 after winning hi...

Christian Capitalist Podcast Hosted by Rich Sanders Ep. 46 with Gabby Hamilton   In this episode of the Christian Capitalist Podcast, host Rich Sanders speaks with Gabby Hamilton from the Walton Chamber of Commerce in Northwest Florida. The discussion covers various aspects of hard work and generous giving in the name of Jesus Christ. Gabby shares her journey from Michigan to Florida, her experien...

Christian Capitalist Podcast Hosted by Rich Sanders Ep. 45 with Bruce Bailey and Jared Cartee   In this episode of the Christian Capitalist Podcast, host Rich Sanders interviews Bruce Bailey and Jared Cartee, the founders of Ruthlake Farms. They discuss Bruce's extensive background in combating human trafficking, including his efforts in Nepal and the U.S. Bruce shares the mission of Ruthlake Farm...

Christian Capitalist Podcast Hosted by Rich Sanders Ep. 44 with Chris Cumby   In this milestone episode, our first-ever returning guest ; entrepreneur, and conference creator Chris Cumby returns to share the vision behind the Level Up Conference , an annual business and mindset event hosted on the Emerald Coast of Florida. Chris unpacks why personal development, entrepreneurship, and Kingdom-focus...

Christian Capitalist Podcast With Rich Sanders Ep. 43 with Jose Rohena Jr.   In this powerful and emotional episode, Rich Sanders sits down with Jose Rohena Jr. , a former inmate turned Kingdom leader, pastor, and prison ministry advocate. Jose shares his gripping testimony—from addiction and incarceration to divine transformation—and how the Word of God found him in a jail cell and rewrote his st...

Christian Capitalist Podcast With Rich Sanders Ep. 42 with Dr. Arthur Missirlian   In this insightful episode, host Rich Sanders welcomes Dr. Arthur Missirlian , to explore what it means to integrate faith, business, and purpose in a meaningful and mission-driven way. Dr. Missirlian shares the story of his upbringing in a faith-centered family, his path into dentistry, and the spiritual transforma...

Christian Capitalist Podcast With Rich Sanders Ep. 41 with Julie Labelle   In this heartfelt episode, host Rich Sanders welcomes Julie Labelle , a successful real estate agent with Anderson 30A Realty . Julie shares her inspiring story of building a business that's rooted in family values, radical generosity, and a bold commitment to following Jesus, no matter the cost. From going broke and tithin...

Christian Capitalist Podcast With Rich Sanders Ep. 40 with Trey Abshier   In this powerful conversation, host Rich Sanders visits Trey Abshier , CEO of Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast , to explore what it means to lead a faith-based hospital system with excellence and compassion. Trey shares his journey from for-profit hospital leadership to answering a deeper calling within one of the nation...

Christian Capitalist Podcast With Rich Sanders Ep. 39 with Jillian Dacey   In this vulnerable and inspiring episode, host Rich Sanders sits down with Jillian Dacey , a student with Focus missionaries, Jillian shares how she helps people navigate emotional wounds through a gospel centered approach, and how her own journey has shaped the way she gives, lives, and leads. They discuss mental health in...