Faith Driven Entrepreneur

Most of us know, through stories, experiences, or statistics, that entrepreneurship can take a toll on marriages. When you look up the numbers, you'll find that nearly 50% of business owners experience divorce. The added stress and risk of innovation can weigh heavy on families, but it doesn't have to.In this episode, we're highlighting a handful of voices who have spoken about how we can keep our marriages healthy while still fulfilling our calls to create. Speakers include…Patrick LencioniJohn and Ashely MarshLes ParrotBen and Liz BohannonAshot IskandarianClick the links to listen to the full-length episodes of each guest. And don’t forget to follow, share, and review the show.

Sometimes our greatest trials can become fuel for our callings.That’s the case with today’s guest, Dr. Ola Brown. Dr. Brown’s resume looks like it could be split amongst multiple people. Prior to her current role as founder of the investment firm Healthcap, she had a career as a medical doctor. Then she founded Flying Doctors Nigeria, a tech-enabled urgent care services marketplace before co-founding her first fund: Greentree Investment Company. Her desire to innovate and change the healthcare landscape across Africa came from after a family tragedy altered the course of her life. In this episode she talks about how she has seen God redeem her broken situation throughout her expansive career. The conversation was originally published on the Faith Driven Entrepreneur Africa podcast, our sister show that highlights stories of local leaders in that region. We also publish the Faith Driven Entrepreneur Asia podcast. Find both shows wherever you get your podcasts and be sure to follow, review, and share them with others.https://www.africa.faithdrivenentrepreneur.org/podcastshttps://www.asia.faithdrivenentrepreneur.org/podcasts

Entrepreneurs have the ability to identify opportunities for innovation. Today’s guest has been doing that his whole career in industries that were ripe for disruption. Josh Harley is the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Fathom Realty, the tenth largest real estate firm in the U.S. with over ten-thousand agents. In this conversation, he talks about how entrepreneurs can train themselves to become more aware of the potential opportunities in front of them and how they can faithfully lead their people in a way that honors God and serves others.If you like this content, make sure to follow, review, and share the show with others. New episodes release every Wednesday with entrepreneurial leaders around the world.

Bryan Engram, co-founder of Brazen Animation, discusses the power of narratives and the importance of excellence in media. He shares his journey from a large animation company to starting his own. Topics include storytelling impact, maintaining values in media, and striving for excellence in creative work.

Sam Rhee, founder of Endowus, shares his story of giving up a major promotion for God's plan. Topics include rooting identity in Christ, theological studies, growing up in ministry. Also discussed are travel tips, Korean food, financial tips for entrepreneurs, and the concept of generosity.

On Friday May 19, 2023, we lost an incredibly influential brother in Christ and leader in the Faith Driven Movement when Dr. Tim Keller went to be with the Lord at the age of 72. Tim was a faithful husband, father, grandfather, author, and pastor who modeled what it looked like to love Jesus and others well in our contemporary setting.He was also a pioneer in the Faith Driven Entrepreneur movement who helped empower business leaders to influence the culture through the marketplace. In addition to his work at Redeemer Presbyterian, City to City Network, and Redeemer’s Center for Faith and Work, Tim has generously contributed to Faith Driven conferences, video material, podcasts, and books and has influenced so many in the movement. We wanted to honor Dr. Keller with a podcast that paid tribute to his faithfulness. In this episode, we hear how his life and work has affected our hosts as well as Chip Ingram, Lecrae, and JD Greear, and then close with a talk Tim gave about keeping our identity in Christ. What an appropriate send off for a man who was so clearly rooted in the love of his savior.

Guest Brock Bukowsky from Veterans United Home Loans shares practical tips for integrating faith into the workplace and caring for employees' spiritual lives. Topics include aligning identity with faith post-business sale, embracing discomfort, incorporating beliefs into business practices, and creating a supportive environment for diverse beliefs within an organization.

Entrepreneur Junita Flowers shares her journey from escaping abuse to launching a successful baking business, emphasizing how hope fueled her entrepreneurial success. She discusses the transformative power of faith, resilience, and community support in overcoming challenges and finding light in darkness.

WIRED Magazine's founding editor, Kevin Kelly, shares his wisdom on AI, the Imago Dei, and the emergence of technology as a new nation. He also discusses the future of AR, VR, blockchain, and AI, and offers excellent advice for faith-driven entrepreneurs. Plus, insights into balancing work and family life at Wired and understanding the holiness of God in community.

One of the biggest challenges families face in the modern age is how to navigate emerging tech with their kids.Entrepreneurs struggle to turn off. We're always connected. Always keeping things moving. What example does that set for our family?Andy Crouch has written about this in his book The Tech-wise Family, and on today’s podcast we talk about what it was like to establish healthy family rhythms around technology.We’re also joined by Andy’s adult daughter, Amy, to hear her perspective about growing up in a home with this kind of discipline. Like her father, she has also written about this subject in her book: My Techwise Life.Check out the full conversation, and don’t forget to rate and follow the show on your favorite podcast app.