The Kingdom Investor

Our life is a journey with many unexpected twists and sharp turns. Mostly though, we are caught up in the humdrum of the mundane and the ordinary, living our lives uneventfully. But, no matter what phase or stage in life we are now, whether we have a deep relationship with God, a lukewarm affiliation, or even a total disconnection, God is there, waiting and pursuing. Our episode today presents Aar...

What does faith accomplish? The Bible tells us inspiring stories of people who had great faith and how God used them to do great things for Him. In the concluding episode of our two-part interview with Morgan Jackson, senior vice president of Faith Comes By Hearing ministry, we continue the story of Jackson’s great faith and trust in God that allowed them to continue their mission to bring the wor...

Getting God's Word to every person in every location or community in the world is a challenge and a mission for all Christians. The challenge lies in communicating with people groups who speak different languages while others cannot read printed materials at all. Because the majority of the world’s population learns by hearing and half are functionally illiterate, it is only through oral scri...

We’ve heard stories of Christian entrepreneurs facing the dilemma of having to choose between full-time business and full-time ministry. Not that there should be a tension point because as many entrepreneurs have proven, one can step into one’s purpose and pursue those entrepreneurial dreams while leading others to Christ and creating a far greater impact in the world. Today, we hear the story of...

Like all business owners, you want your company to achieve success. You offer excellent products and deliver extraordinary customer service. But is the company you’ve created offering the same exceptional care for your employees? Don’t forget that creating a workplace where employees feel nurtured and cared for is a critical piece of your road map to success. In today’s episode, Chris Patton of Hi...

Every investor searches for the best investment opportunity that will give the highest return for their capital. For faith-driven investors, however, figuring out where to invest your money does not only consider financial returns but cares deeply about the how, where, and why behind investment strategies. For Christ-following investors, a great investment promotes human flourishing, creates a gre...

Money is a necessity and let’s admit it, it matters to everyone. But, in the Christian world, there are diverse beliefs about wealth, money, and spending, some of them opposing, that we find ourselves struggling to reconcile our beliefs with the way we create wealth and handle money. What are your thoughts about money and spending? Are you aware of the role money plays in your life? And what does...

As business owners, we often get caught up in the thick of things, chasing after larger profits, attracting more clients, keeping up with the latest marketing trend to build a bigger and better business. Why don’t we take a pause and ask ourselves, what are we pursuing by doing what we’re doing? Is it really our priority to achieve worldly success at all costs? We talk to Jeff Thomas of  Arkos Glo...

Entrepreneurship, when done well, creates a great impact on people, communities, and the world. Especially when grounded in faith, businesses go beyond profitability and aim for the welfare of employees and bring about the transformation of individuals, families, and communities.  In today’s episode, we talk to Tim Metzner of Coterie Insurance about his entrepreneurial journey. From co-founding tw...

If you are giving money or material resources to the poor, you are helping them overcome their problems in life, right? Perhaps, but maybe not, inevitably. Donating money, clothes, food and other materials does help the poor and needy but have we ever paused and asked them how our help truly affects them? For all we know, our efforts to help may have unintentionally done more harm than good.  Our...

It is remarkable how small random decisions you make can take you to the most unexpected places that define a lifetime vocation. Take, for example, saying yes, albeit reluctantly, to an invitation to a trip to an unfamiliar country in an unexplored continent. Who knew that even an unenthusiastic “yes” could forever change one’s life? Today, let’s listen to the story of a life changed by saying yes...

What is the significance of the gospel in our lives? Is the gospel alive in the moment by moment humdrum of an ordinary day? What does having a relationship with God even mean? Will the gospel really help us transform ourselves and our lives? We dive deep into this topic in our episode today with our guest, Kaitlin White. Kaitlin bears witness to the transformation that came about in herself, her...

Do your investment dollars serve God’s purpose? As investors, it is our responsibility to ensure that the companies or sectors that we are putting our money into are engaged in businesses and practices that reflect our moral and ethical values and promote God’s kingdom. But, avoiding “sinful investments” is not enough. Shouldn't our portfolios be holy as well? Investment advisor Don Simmons o...

As business leaders, entrepreneurs, employees, and even ministry and church leaders, we all, at some point, reach a period of burnout, right? The relentless drive to pursue our duties and daily tasks sometimes lead us to a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion leaving us overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and unable to clearly see our goal and our vision.  But as sons and daughters of...

Listen to today’s episode with Dr. Richard Baxter of Alabama Tongue-Tie Center and find some answers. Having gained an eternal perspective on his business and life mission early in his career, Richard’s dental practice was shaped and influenced by his quest to fulfill God’s purpose for him. His dental office in Alabama carries all the touches of his mission to build a Christian-based office with t...

Have you defined the big-picture vision of your business? Often immersed in the day-to-day grind of business, many entrepreneurs become focused only on short-term profits that they fail to define and cultivate the vision and ideals that will guide and propel their business forward. With a roadmap of where you want your business to go in the future and what type of everyday work your team should be...

In our quest for life success, too often we struggle with the need to chase money and wealth versus the desire to pursue God’s kingdom as if there is a guilt-ridden disjoint between them.  However, engagement in business for financial rewards can be viewed in two ways - ownership and stewardship. Ownership says that we can possess material assets and do with them what we wish while stewardship, a...

With a plethora of nonprofit and charitable organizations that exist today, how will you know which ones are creating an impact for those they help? Is there a way to know which programs actually work and are making a meaningful difference in the lives of some of the poorest people in the world? What does it cost to improve the standard of living of a family? How about transforming a community? Ca...

We all want meaningful work. Studies have shown meaningfulness to be a critical aspect of work performance, commitment, and satisfaction for employees beyond paycheck and rewards, opportunities for promotion, or working conditions. But, where and how do people find meaning in their work?  Our guest, Case Thorp of The Collaborative, shares his knowledge and expertise today to give us guidance on wh...

Is there a true measure of success? Although society, media, and some people would have us think otherwise, success is not defined by the number of material things you have amassed or how high you have risen in your career but is very much a personal measure. How we measure success is determined by many factors that affect our lives, our needs and aspirations as we move through the stages of life,...

Does more money make people happier? Although many studies show that, on average, wealthier people are happier, there are as many indicators that making lots of money will not inevitably boost happiness. It’s actually how you spend, save, and think about money that defines how much joy you get from it.  The key is to learn from people who have made mistakes about money and break down the misconcep...

Optimism about small towns and small-town businesses is rising. Small Biz Survival , the small town and rural business resource, cites that the pandemic-driven population shifts, the rise of remote work, improvements to infrastructure, and real estate developments revitalize and inspire the resurgence of America's small towns. There’s no doubt that the collective effort of community leaders,...

Did you know that there is a virtual reality language tutoring platform that allows you to learn a new language by conversing live with real people while combining language, cultural awareness, and community? Ever heard of the life science company that adopted an equitable business model to provide life-saving products and medical services to people in low-income countries? What about the SaaS app...

As entrepreneurs, you keep busy schedules, do many tasks simultaneously, and are constantly on the chase for profits and money. What do you pray for when you pray? Do you struggle to ask God for favors for your business or does it come easy? Is there a divide between your spiritual life and your business life? We dive deep into the topic of merging secular business and supernatural business in thi...

As someone who wants to give generously with greater impact, wouldn’t you want to have information on how your dollar makes a difference in the lives of the people you’re helping? Wouldn’t you be a more cheerful and inspired giver when you see how your money changes lives? There is data and information that can tell you if you are creating a greater impact with your giving as there are independent...