The Mike Thakur Podcast

In this episode, Mike Thakur sits down with entrepreneur and coach JT Tapias to unpack one of the most common and damaging misconceptions Christian entrepreneurs face: the idea that serving God means walking away from business. JT shares his remarkable journey—from growing up around organized crime, achieving success at a young age, and selling a thriving business because he believed God wanted hi...

In today’s episode, Mike sits down with author and unity-builder Philip Ryle for a powerful conversation about what’s missing in the modern church—and what God is inviting us back into. Philip shares the heart behind his book Dear Unity , a collection of love letters calling believers, pastors, and entire denominations toward something deeper than agreement: authentic, sacrificial, relational unit...

Entrepreneurship can be one of the loneliest callings—especially when your business is built on faith. In this powerful conversation, Mike Thakur sits down with Dan Romer , pastor, coach, and founder of Goshenites, to talk about what it really looks like to follow God when no one else understands your calling. They dive deep into: 💡 Why so many Kingdom entrepreneurs feel isolated 🌱 How to sow in...

Janice Armstrong’s story is a masterclass in hope, obedience, and supernatural acceleration. After a decade battling illness, fear, and comparison, Janice wrote the vision, fought through spiritual warfare, and experienced deliverance—then watched God do in 90 days what others took years to build: explosive growth on social media and doors to minister to millions. In this raw conversation, she sha...

What happens when you build a business with mission before money? In this episode, Mike sits down with Scott Gates, co-founder and CEO of Awake Window & Door, to share how he grew a luxury window and door company from $0 to $30 million in sales—by hiring men and women that most businesses wouldn’t even consider: the formerly incarcerated. Scott reveals how God laid a mission on his heart, why...

In this powerful conversation, Mike sits down with Tyler Radbourne to unpack the urgent wake-up call facing the modern church. From the fallout of 2020 to the rising chaos in culture, Tyler shares why he believes we’re living in a “Super Bowl moment” of faith — a time where the stakes are higher than ever. Together, they explore hard questions: Would Jesus even recognize today’s churches? Why are...

Why do 98% of people believe they’re “bad at prayer”? In this powerful episode of The Mike Thakur Podcast , Mike sits down with author and leader Addison Bevere ( Words with God ) to unpack one of the most misunderstood parts of faith: prayer. Most of us think prayer is about the “right words” or a rigid routine — but Addison reveals a deeper truth: prayer is constant conversation, connection, and...

*** Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Charlie's family, both at Turning Point USA and at home, where Erika and their children are navigating a new reality after the events of last week. *** In this special episode of  The Mike Thakur Podcast , Mike steps away from business as usual to reflect on the shocking  assassination of Charlie Kirk  and what it means for Christians, culture, and the fu...

In this episode of The Mike Thakur Podcast, Mike sits down with Chelsey Tansey to explore what it means to find purpose in a profit-driven world. Chelsey’s story is raw, real, and deeply relatable. After experiencing the highs of hustle culture—40K months, 14-hour workdays, and the constant chase for more—she hit a breaking point. Burned out and unfulfilled, she prayed a bold prayer: “God, if this...

In this powerful episode of 'The Mike Thakur Podcast', Mike sits down with John Felkins, longtime EntreLeadership Executive Coach, to talk about what it really takes to scale a business without selling out your integrity. For decades, entrepreneurs have been told that growth at all costs is the ultimate goal. “Say yes now, figure it out later. Fake it till you make it.” But what if the shortcuts w...

In this episode, Mike and Adam Cruz delve into the often-overlooked consequences of hustle culture and the importance of finding balance in our lives. Drawing from their personal experiences in entrepreneurship and ministry, they explore the emotional and physical toll that relentless ambition can take on individuals. Adam shares his journey from a decade in ministry to the tech industry, highligh...

In this episode of The Mike Thakur Podcast, Mike sits down with Adam Metcalf, co-founder of Zeemee, to explore what it really means to choose Kingdom over competition in business and life. Adam’s story weaves together the grit of entrepreneurship with the grace of faith. From building companies to building communities, he’s discovered that true impact doesn’t come from competing for the top spot—b...

In this episode of The Mike Thakur Podcast, Mike sits down with Andy Mason to talk about one of the hardest parts of the entrepreneurial and spiritual journey: knowing when it’s time to pivot. Andy’s story is packed with moments of risk, faith, and radical obedience. From seasons of clarity to seasons of uncertainty, he’s learned that the real challenge isn’t just making bold moves—it’s discerning...

In this episode of The Mike Thakur Podcast, Mike sits down with Mark Evans to talk about one of the most difficult parts of walking with God: how to find faith in the fog. Mark’s story is one of learning to trust God in the middle of uncertainty. From seasons of transition to moments of doubt, he’s discovered that clarity doesn’t always come first—obedience does. And often, the next step of faith...

God’s Blueprint For Sustainable Kingdom Impact w/ Adam Cruz In this episode of The Mike Thakur Podcast, Mike sits down with Adam Cruz, entrepreneur and innovator, to explore a radical question: What if your next business wasn’t built around margins, but missions? Adam’s journey is reshaping how entrepreneurs think about generosity, sustainability, and Kingdom impact. Instead of “checkbook Christia...

After graduating from Harvard Business School and Oxford, serving Fortune 500 clients as an investment banker, and running his own management consulting practice, John experienced a profound conversion and gave up everything to live as a Carmelite monk for 7 years where he also received degrees in philosophy and theology. His fascination with the lives of the Saints and the world-changing ventures...

God has a dream for individuals, families, communities, and industries and it requires sons and daughters in the marketplace who are discovering and aligning with His heart, their Kingdom identity, and their assignments in business. It requires unity and cooperation among Kingdom Driven Entrepreneurs who are willing to work by the infinite power of His grace and favor. This is a movement. And Shae...

Jon Sanders and Les Hughes are the co-founders of EntrePastors, and co-hosts of the EntrePastors podcast . Jon and Les have come together to empower pastors to maximize their God-given talents to take better care of their families and become better pastors in the process. EntrePastors helps pastors think, act, and thrive as prosperous entrepreneurs. The goal of EntrePastors is to blow up the model...

Partnering with God is what you were designed for. That's what Andy believes and that's why he launched 'Heaven in Business' years ago... To help Christian Business Owners and Entrepreneurs live out their faith through their business, in partnership with God.     Experiencing God at work, being a blessing to the city you live in and hearing from God for your business shouldn’t feel...

When Jesus prayed, he expected results. We want to pray like Jesus.  That means we should expect results. Today's episode is super special because we had the privilege of chatting with Amy Lykosh from Workplace Prayer (https://www.workplaceprayer.com), an organization that exists to literally pray for your business, your team and your family! Without giving away all the juice from the get go, let'...

Clay Vaughen was working in high-end studios like ESPN and Fox when he had the idea that storytelling is something everyone should be able to do, supported by great people who could make great visuals. Fast forward to today, and Reverent Media do just that. They help businesses grow, through storyteller that's killer.  With a faith firmly rooted in Jesus, he's ridden the rollercoaster of entr...

Are you tired?  Does every day feel like a struggle?  You’re not alone. Leaders everywhere are struggling, bogged down by countless meetings, growing complexity and constant distractions. Or perhaps it’s a matter of personal obstacles like success, fear or aimlessness.  Whatever it is, Mark calls this toxic mix “Quicksand”, which although inevitable, has a way out. His new book 'Sma...

It's been an unbelievable first full year of podcasting with Bob Goff. Taylor Hughes, Daniel Fusco. Perry Marshall & more....

Abandoned on a street corner by his mother at the age of 12, young Bill sat and waited for her... For 3 days.  She never came back.  Years later, in 1980 he founded Metro Ministries, to reach kids  in Bushwick, Brooklyn, one of New York’s toughest neighborhoods most commonly known for its gang violence, crime, drugs, and poverty.  Beaten, stabbed and shot, he refused to leave t...

Jordan Raynor is a serial entrepreneur and author who has the honor of working to help Christians connect the gospel to their work. His first book, Called to Create: A Biblical Invitation to Create, Innovate, and Risk , became an instant national bestseller and since then, he's been rockin' it for believers with an entrepreneurial focus.  We chat about his new book, 'Redeeming Your Time' and...