
Faith Driven Entrepreneur
Faith Driven Entrepreneur exists to encourage, equip, empower, and support Christ-following entrepreneurially-minded people worldwide with world-class content and community. Here, you'll find conversations with business leaders from around the world who will share how their faith affects their work.
Latest episodes

Nov 14, 2023 • 26min
Episode 273 - From Phone Cases to Bullet Proof Vests with Josh Richardson
From growing up in a home that barely made it by to success with Angel Armor, Josh Richardson shares his journey. The evolution of protective gear for frontline workers and the entrepreneurial spirit driving innovation. How faith guided him through a dark path back to his roots as an entrepreneur. Exploring the intersection of faith and entrepreneurship in running a business today.

Nov 7, 2023 • 26min
Episode 272 - The In-N-Out Burger Legacy with Lynsi Snyder
Lynsi Snyder, the granddaughter of In-N-Out Burger founders, shares the restaurant's legacy of quality, service, and faith. She discusses upholding family values, integrating faith in business, maintaining quality over growth, and finding strength in love, loss, and faith.

Oct 31, 2023 • 48min
Episode 271 - Cracking the Code with Rusty Rueff and Pastor Terry Brisbane
Entrepreneur Rusty Rueff and Pastor Terry Brisbane discuss their book 'The Faith Code' focusing on faith-driven entrepreneurship, identity rooted in faith, value creation, and the importance of partnership between pastors and entrepreneurs. They explore the intersection of faith, work, and entrepreneurship, delve into living a good life through faith and business, reflect on the 10 Commandments as a framework of grace, and discuss the concept of love through the 'C.A.R.E.S.' acronym. The podcast emphasizes building on solid foundations, maintaining quality, and fostering vital optimism for lasting impact.

Oct 24, 2023 • 48min
Episode 270 - Understanding the Times with Barna Group’s David Kinnaman
David Kinnaman, President of the Barna Group, discusses the role of entrepreneurs in understanding the times. They talk about challenges in entrepreneurship, opportunities for collaboration between clergy and entrepreneurs, importance of research in faith and work, nationalism, revivals, generative AI, and the power of Scripture.

Oct 17, 2023 • 53min
Episode 269 - Navigating Complexity in Israel and Beyond with Bader Mansour and Mordechai Wiseman
Entrepreneurs Bader Mansour and Mordechai Wiseman discuss leading in chaos, conflicts in the Middle East, navigating differences, authentic leadership, crisis management, and trusting God in difficult seasons. Their unique perspectives as Palestinian-Israeli citizens and faith-driven entrepreneurs offer insights on finding identity, building relationships, and maintaining normalcy amidst adversity.

Oct 10, 2023 • 30min
Episode 268 - What 50+ Years as a Family Business Can Teach Us with Ryan Walker
Ryan Walker, Third-generation President of Walker Mowers, discusses the impact of his upbringing on entrepreneurship, emphasizing the integration of faith in business. Topics include family values, innovation in a family business, and leading with gentleness in a Christian business environment.

Oct 3, 2023 • 50min
Episode 267 - Exit or Bet the Farm? With Neil Ahlsten
Neil Ahlsten, Capital's Neil Ahlsten, discusses the unique perspective faith-driven entrepreneurs should have on exits. Topics include the importance of building a legacy aligned with God's plan, challenges of letting go of a business, impact on founder-led churches, and the power of prayer and meditation in aligning thoughts with God's will.

Sep 26, 2023 • 48min
Episode 266 - What Happens When the Church and Entrepreneurs Come Together? with Matt Parfitt
Entrepreneur Matt Parfitt discusses the powerful partnership between businesses and churches, sharing his journey of starting businesses with his church community. They explore the societal impact of faith-driven entrepreneurship, identity rooted in faith, and the transformational role of churches in communities through mission-driven businesses.

Sep 19, 2023 • 14min
Episode 265 - Not Yours with David Platt
David Platt, impactful speaker at Faith Driven Entrepreneur Live event, discusses surrendering businesses to God. Topics include balancing worldly achievements with spiritual fulfillment, living out the Great Commission, leading with love, and aligning life with God's purpose for eternal flourishing.

Sep 5, 2023 • 46min
Episode 264 - Being a Steward, Not an Owner with David Platt, Alan Barnhart, Dan and Angel Rutledge, and Pete Ochs
The podcast features guests such as David Platt, Alan Barnhart, Dan and Angel Rutledge, and Pete Ochs. They discuss topics like acting as stewards, not owners of businesses, the role of faith in guiding business decisions, and finding personal pain points in entrepreneurship.