Faith Driven Entrepreneur

Culture can be a bit of a buzzword.

What does it really mean for a company to have values and an identity?

And how can leaders of those companies make sure those values don’t just become another page on the website or words on a wall in the office?

In this episode of Stories of the Movement, we’ll hear about Booster, one of the largest school fundraising companies in the country.

They’ve built a culture unlike any other in their team of nearly 1,000 employees. And Chris Carneal, the founder and CEO of the company, saw firsthand how essential Booster’s “virtues” became when they faced an unexpected and intense setback.

Check out their story in this episode of Faith Driven Entrepreneur: Stories of the Movement.

For more information about Faith Driven Entrepreneur and to sign up for our groups, check out our website at faithdrivenentrepreneur.org

In this episode, Joey Honescko, Henry Kaestner, and Justin Forman discuss the themes of battling idolatry and identity in entrepreneurship.

They emphasize the importance of seeking the Holy Spirit and aligning one's identity with Christ, share personal experiences of wrestling with idolatry and the need for approval, and highlight the significance of meditating on God's Word, seeking counsel, and being aware of one's tendencies towards willfulness or waiting on God.

Join in on this riff session by sending your thoughts to [email protected]

The best way to fight against idolatry is to seek the voice of God.

So, what does that actually look like?

In this episode, we're going to hear three perspectives from three incredible leaders around the world.

We'll head first to the UK to hear from priest and author, Nicky Gumbel for a chat he had with Henry about a framework he has for hearing the voice of God.

Then, we'll make our way to the U S for another conversation with Kim Avery, business coach, and author of the prayer powered entrepreneur.

And lastly, we'll stop in Taiwan to hear how pro basketball player, entrepreneur, and investor, Jeremy Lin keeps prayer at the center of his routine.

What do you get when you mix a trained physicist, a seminary grad, an entrepreneur, and a Silicon valley venture capitalist?

In the case of this episode, you get an awesome guest who somehow checks all those boxes.

Phil Chen is the CEO of cold electric and the owner of the new Taipei Kings, a basketball team, in the recently founded Taiwanese pro league. It also happens to be where past podcast, guests and faith driven entrepreneur, Jeremy Lin plays.

Phil's career is wide reaching and impressive. But what's even more valuable is the way he has allowed his theology to shape how he leads and all these various places.

While we're going to premiere a feature video that tells Phil's story at this year's faith-driven entrepreneur conference.

Today, he joins us to tell us a bit about his journey and share how rooting ourselves in scripture can help affirm our identities in Christ and empower us to pursue all that he calls us to.

Imagine you're a young entrepreneur with a lot of promise. You've got grit. You've got vision. You've even read zero to one. And recently you acquired some substantial wealth.

But there's still one problem.

You and your partner have had some pretty strong disagreements and it's time to part ways. For the most part, you've done all the hard work. You've carried this partner on your back at different points.

So when it comes time to split the assets, The choice seems obvious: you keep the better half; they keep the lesser.

But instead you offer a surprising alternative.

You let them make the choice. You lay down your preferences for the sake of someone else.

If this sounds insane and impractical, just wait until you hear the rest of this episode.

Hear how the biblical story of Abraham and Lot inspired Sam Rhee to step aside from the role of his dreams for the sake of a colleague and how God used that sacrifice to pave a path for victory.

Find the whole video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6A2LFYdC3c

Listen to an interview with Sam:

https://www.faithdrivenentrepreneur.org/podcast-inventory/episode-252-laying-down-a-promotion-for-the-sake-of-another-with-sam-rhee

In this edition of the “riff,” Patrick Lencioni joins Henry Kaestner for a short conversation about some of the hidden idols of entrepreneurship.

Then, Joey, Justin, and Henry dive further in, examining how we easily turn good things into gods. Justin and Henry share how they have learned to fight against the temptation of “safe” idols by practicing disciplines of confession, community, and prayer.

Want to join in on the riff? Send your thoughts to [email protected] or comment on our LinkedIn. We’d love to hear from you.

“For every church we plant, we need to start a business.” - Mark Batterson

Can Faith Driven Entrepreneurs really partner with their churches? What would that partnership even look like?

In last week’s episode, we talked about the need for partnerships between entrepreneurs and pastors. In this episode, we highlight the voices of three pastors–Mark Batterson, Chip Ingram, and John Mark Comer–who have seen the power of working alongside entrepreneurs for the good of their communities.

We believe the church and entrepreneurs can do more together because they’re better together.

Hear how these pastors are partnering with entrepreneurs.

Last Week’s Episode: https://www.faithdrivenentrepreneur.org/podcast-inventory/episode-287-whats-stopping-entrepreneurs-from-partnering-with-the-church-with-barna-groups-david-kinnaman

Chip Ingram Full Episode: https://www.faithdrivenentrepreneur.org/podcast-inventory/episode-167-what-it-takes-to-change-with-chip-ingram

John Mark Comer Full Episode:

https://www.faithdrivenentrepreneur.org/podcast-inventory/episode-179-the-ruthless-elimination-of-hurry-with-john-mark-comer

Entrepreneur: what is your relationship like with your church?

(We really want to know!)

Church leaders and entrepreneurs have the potential to be radical partners who influence and impact communities for the glory of God together.

But often, we find a strange divide between these two groups that interferes with the good work they could be doing together.

That’s why in this week’s podcast episode Justin Forman and Barna Group’s David Kinnaman will be talking about ways the church can become better partners. They’ll also talk about an exciting research project underway between these two organizations.

This is part of a new segment we call the “riff” where we invite listeners into the ideas and conversations we’re having, so please leave your thoughts in the comments or send them to [email protected].

Everyone has different end goals for what they’d call ultimate success, but most of us are chasing after something.

For many entrepreneurs, “going public” stands as the ultimate sign that you’ve truly “made it.” And if that’s the case, then today’s guest, Renji Bijoy, is on the verge of making it.

But that’s not what keeps him going.

Renji is the CEO and Founder of Immersed, the company behind the world’s most used AR/VR app on the planet. In an industry full of potential dangers where Christians are quick to back away, Renji and his team have decided to lean in.

In this conversation, Renji’s talks with Joey Honescko and Henry Kaestner about what it’s like to lead and innovate in a new, emerging industry. He and Henry will also share how their faith has kept them grounded in the highs and lows that come with worldly success.

Listen to Renji’s first episode: https://www.faithdrivenentrepreneur.org/podcast-inventory/episode-161-the-immersed-story-with-renji-bijoy

Learn more about Immersed:

https://immersed.com/

Dr. Emerson Eggerichs and special guest host Mike Sharrow join the show to take a candid look at how entrepreneurs can overcome the challenges they face in their personal and professional relationships.

Dr. Eggerichs is a renowned counselor and author, as well as the founder of Love and Respect, a ministry that grew from the success of his best-selling marriage book of the same name and has expanded to include teachings and resources on business, leadership, and communication in addition to marriage and family concerns.

In this conversation, he breaks down practical insights for bringing love and respect to all relationships.

• We can motivate and influence others by meeting their deepest core needs with love and respect.
• It is important to apologize and seek forgiveness when we come across as unloving or disrespectful.
• Trust and obedience are key in applying these principles over time.
• In marriage, it is important to communicate in a way that resonates with your spouse's natural language.

Find more about Dr. Eggerichs’ ministry at https://www.loveandrespect.com/

Get the book

https://www.loveandrespect.com/product/love-respect-book