Money is an enabler to our goals, not the goal itself. I caught myself in this tactical mindset again. I’m trying to plan, anticipate and track every cent from a place of fear. Fear that the money will go somewhere other than the regimented budget allocation.
Read MoreHow is it possible to deepen our faith, hope and love — the very meaning of vocation — through the years of life? What is it to become more deeply rooted in who we are and why we are as we move from our early 20s into our 30s and 40s and 50s and 60s and beyond, rather than slowly by slowly discarding what once seemed to matter so much to us?
Read MoreJoin J.D. Greear as he discusses the new Faith Driven Entrepreneur video series and why he believes entrepreneurs are crucial to the mission of the Church.
Read MoreHear Scott Harrison, CEO and Co-Founder of Charity:Water, share how a decade of life as a nightclub promoter eventually led to clean water for 11 million people.
Read MoreIf you grew up collecting baseball cards, you’re going to love today’s show. Join us as we sit down with Jim Beckett, creator of Beckett magazine, the gold standard for valuing trading cards.
Read MoreI had formally stepped down as Director of Operations and Service Pastor of a church I loved. I had come with dreams and hopes of making a difference in the church and the city of Los Angeles, something our church had done for over 30 years, and with international impact and influence.
Read MoreToday’s episode features two entrepreneurs who have created a product that has saved more than 5,000 lives. Now, Eric and Evan Edwards are helping America—and the rest of the world—respond to the COVID-19 crisis.
Read MoreSurvival is a funny thing. Survival can feel good. The adrenaline rush which comes from dodging a train is a good one. But if we get into a habit of just avoiding bad outcomes, we can easily start redefining success as “we’re good at avoiding bad outcomes.”
Read MoreI realized what I did no longer mattered. Instead, why I did my job was going to be my driver. Whether I worked at this company or another, my why was going to be about impacting others.
Read More“When things get hard, remember God is with you and equips you to work. Remember that He calls you to ‘Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go’ (Joshua 1:9). Remember the joy you feel when you see others realize that their work has dignity because God allows us to be His representatives.” Katie Adkins, founder of Adkins Talent Solutions, shows us how our work is ultimately fueled by our faith and our “why”. Every now and then we need to remind ourselves of the “why” of our work.
Read MoreToday features one of our first repeat guests! Vic Ho is the founder of Fivestars—a business with the mission of “transforming transactions into relationships.” He shared a little about what they do, but he also talked about what happened when the start-up hit a rough patch and needed to lay off 50 people. Vic felt compelled to take a different approach, one that was consistent with the company’s values, and in doing so, he set an example for other Faith Driven Entrepreneurs to follow...
Read MoreFintech continues to advance rapidly, impacting people all over the world. Chris’s journey into fintech has taught him that whether we are engaging it as a user, a seller, or even a creator, Christians must approach this technology with self-control and surrender to the Lord. His journey begins with using fintech, to selling it, to finally creating it. His article was one of CEF’s 2019 White Papers.
Read MoreToday’s episode features a unique entrepreneurial journey that includes 3-D printing of homes. Yeah, you heard that right. Printing homes. Brett Hagler is the CEO and Co-Founder of New Story. He’s a Y Combinator alum, Praxis fellow, author, cancer survivor, and a 2016 Forbes 30 Under 30 Entrepreneur. The list goes on and on, and you’ll be glad you heard what he had to share…
Read MoreBill Pence reviews Daniel M. Doriani’s “Work: It’s Purpose, Dignity, and Transformation,“ which he found comprehensive, grounded in Scripture, and at times, challenging. This review includes a brief outline of the book and Bill’s favorite quotes from it.
Read MoreRather than succumb to the negativity that was permeating our culture in the 2009 economic crisis, Derek had a vision of launching a new business that would provide jobs, hope and source of optimism. What was that vision? It was that of a self-serve frozen yogurt shop.
Read MoreSometimes we do the right thing, but get the timing off, and lose much of the impact we could’ve had. Dr. Richard Blackaby explains the seasons we can expect in every area of life, including work, and what they imply for us as we inevitably cycle through them.
Read MoreThe Atlantic’s article, ‘Find Your Passion’ Is Awful Advice, discusses how we could end up finding more meaning in our work by not finding and following our passions. Since our passions are developed over time, and not fixed from birth, Luke Roush suggests we intentionally nurture passions rather than find them.
Read MoreThis article was from a collection of White Papers compiled for attendees of the CEF’s 2019 Global Event. Today, we share Craig Hill’s White Paper — “I have found throughout my life that if I would accept my role as a Kingdom ambassador in business, there are many more opportunities to minister to unbelievers than I have ever had in church or ministry settings.”
Read MoreThe movie honoring Mister Rogers’ life, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, premieres in one week on November 22! Read Jordan Raynor’s thoughts here as he highlights Mister Rogers as an influence for Christ :)
Read MoreThe Institute for Faith, Work & Economics is a Christian research organization committed to advancing biblical and economic principles that help individuals find fulfillment in their work and contribute to a free and flourishing society. In this article, they discuss the importance of slow, faithful, daily acts of obedience while depending on God’s grace.
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