Faith Driven Entrepreneur

Episode 76 - Are Christians Called to Comfort? with Super Bowl Winner and CEO of Movement Mortgage, Casey Crawford

Oct 1, 2019

Casey Crawford, a Super Bowl champion and CEO of Movement Mortgage, dives deep into the uncomfortable realities of entrepreneurial life intertwined with faith. He challenges the notion that Christians are called to comfort, reflecting on the struggles faced by biblical figures. Topics like ethical business practices, the transformative potential of financial services, and maintaining a strong organizational culture are explored passionately. Crawford’s insights aim to inspire believers to prioritize God's kingdom and cultivate genuine care in the workplace.

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Quick takeaways

Casey Crawford emphasizes that embracing stress as part of faith-driven entrepreneurship can strengthen reliance on God amidst challenges.

The importance of mentorship is highlighted as a critical element in nurturing personal and professional growth for entrepreneurs.

Integrating faith into business practices fosters a community-oriented approach that prioritizes ethical standards and employee well-being.

Deep dives

Facing Fear and Reliance on Faith

Entrepreneurs often encounter moments when they feel overwhelmed and scared, particularly when taking on significant responsibilities or ventures. One individual shared his experience of taking over a massive family business and the fear that accompanied this calling. It was emphasized that such stress is not indicative of being out of step with God, but rather a call to deeply rely on Him, as many biblical figures faced immense challenges yet remained steadfast in their faith. The narrative stresses that following one's faith may often lead to uncomfortable and stressful circumstances, which can be a crucial part of the journey.

Intro

3min

Faith, Struggle, and Divine Calling

13min

Integrating Faith and Love in the Workplace

5min

Reimagining Financial Services

6min

Cultivating Culture Amid Growth

10min

From Father to Friend: A Spiritual Transformation

3min

Entrepreneurs know what it’s like to be uncomfortable. Yet, there’s something in modern/Western Christianity that expects comfort. We often act as though God has called us to a life of comfort and ease, not one of stress and sacrifice. But as Casey Crawford points out, Jesus didn’t exactly live an easy life! And this is just one way he gave us a great perspective alongside a paradigm shift in this podcast episode.

As you’ll hear, Casey came out of the gate firing, and we hope you can keep up with him for the whole episode. He covers stress and Christianity, the role of money in the life of a believer, and what it was like to start a mortgage company amidst the financial crisis of 2008. And every one of these topics was covered with his passion and enthusiasm, which we think makes this episode a great one.

We loved having Casey on the podcast and are so grateful for the way he rejuvenated us just by discussing what he cares about. And as you listen in, we think that the passion with which he shared his story might energize you as well.

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