Episode 279 - Is the Church Winning? with Henry Kaestner and Justin Forman
Jan 23, 2024
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Entrepreneurs Henry Kaestner and Justin Forman discuss the church's victories amidst cultural shifts and moral failures. They explore faith-driven entrepreneurs solving global problems for God's glory. The hosts emphasize celebrating small wins and advancing God's kingdom through businesses. They also touch on the importance of friendship and its decline in modern society.
Faith-driven entrepreneurs are making significant impacts in solving the world's greatest problems, reflecting the winds of victory for the church.
The idea of the church winning should be redefined and celebrated, recognizing advancements of God's kingdom, positive impacts, and engagement with God's Word.
Deep dives
Recognizing the Shift in Culture
In a world that often feels chaotic and hopeless, people of faith can easily believe that the church is on the losing side of history. However, there are reasons for hope and victory. Faith-driven entrepreneurs are making significant impacts in solving some of the world's greatest problems, reflecting the winds of victory for the church.
Introducing the RIF Segment
The podcast introduces a new segment called the RIF, where the hosts engage in internal conversations and discussions. The term 'RIF' originated from their conversations and refers to free-flowing dialogue that legitimizes passionate discussions. This segment allows the hosts to share uplifting stories of faith-driven entrepreneurs and their victories.
The Church's Winning Defined
The idea of the church winning can be misunderstood, especially when faced with the overwhelming problems and darkness in the world. However, the hosts challenge listeners to redefine 'winning' and celebrate the victories happening on a local and global scale. It's about recognizing the advancements of God's kingdom, positive impacts on individuals and communities, and the engagement with God's Word.
Entrepreneurs' Role in Winning
Faith-driven entrepreneurs play a crucial part in the church's winning. They use their gifts, resources, and creativity to solve problems for the glory of God. The hosts emphasize that entrepreneurship is not limited to just charities or churches; it extends to all areas of business. By tackling issues and advancing God's kingdom through their ventures, entrepreneurs contribute to the overall winning narrative.
As Christians, we can easily get wrapped up in this belief that the church is on the losing side of history.
We feel the shifting winds of culture blow away from us.
We hear story after story of major church leaders either leaving the faith or succumbing to some sort of moral failure.
It makes sense to ask ourselves: where are our wins? Where does the Church have victory in times like this?
In this episode of the Faith Driven Entrepreneur Podcast, Henry Kaestner and Justin Forman bring some clarity to those questions in a segment we call “the riff” where we bring listeners in on some of the internal conversations we’re having as a team.
They’ll share about some of the incredible wins happening across the world and give examples of Faith Driven Entrepreneurs who are solving some of the world’s greatest problems by stewarding their businesses and resources for God’s glory and the good of others.
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