President Lazarus Chakwera brings a unique perspective to leadership—after 30 years as a pastor and leader of the Assemblies of God in Malawi, he answered an unmistakable call from God to “pastor the nation.” Now as President, he’s leading a transformation that could reshape how the world partners with Africa.

Filmed at the stunning Lake Malawi, this conversation reveals why the shift from aid to investment isn’t just economic policy—it’s about dignity, partnership, and Kingdom principles. President Chakwera unpacks Malawi’s ambitious vision to become an inclusively wealthy, self-reliant economy through strategic focus on Agriculture, Tourism, and Mining (his “ATM strategy”).

Faith-driven investors will discover why society trusts entrepreneurs more than ever, how to avoid exploitative practices, and what it means to invest with a servant’s heart. This isn’t just about financial returns—it’s about lifting nations and blessing generations.

00:00 Introduction from Lake Malawi

02:54 From pastor to president: An unlikely journey

04:19 “Pastor, I want you to pastor the nation”

07:07 What it means to be faith-driven as a president

09:46 Why entrepreneurs and pastors need each other

10:07 The blessing in disguise: From aid to investment

11:53 Understanding Africa’s mindset shift

12:40 Malawi’s vision for 2030 and 2063

15:31 Mining rare earth minerals for the green economy

16:44 Infrastructure: The unsexy but essential enabler

18:25 Re-engineering from consumption to production

21:03 The ATM strategy: Agriculture, Tourism, Mining

22:35 Africa’s youth advantage: Mean age of 18

23:56 Creating synergy between faith and business

26:14 From poverty alleviation to wealth creation

27:05 Building trust-based investment partnerships

31:59 Why value addition must happen in Africa

33:55 If I was 18 in Malawi, I’d start this business

36:16 “God wants me to continue to be a blessing”

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What happens when all the demons are running around doing their thing? Andy Crouch calls our current cultural moment “pandemonium”—and explains why this presents both unprecedented challenges and opportunities for faith-driven entrepreneurs. In this essential conversation, discover why institutional trust has collapsed, what it means for Kingdom-minded business leaders, and how the three-generation cycle of rebuilding actually gives us hope.

Andy reveals shocking data: small businesses and the military are the only institutions maintaining trust above 50%, while everything else—government, universities, even churches—has seen dramatic decline. But rather than retreat in fear, he offers a compelling vision for how entrepreneurs can serve their way to cultural renewal, following Jesus’s radical alternative to both dominance and prestige hierarchies.

This isn’t just about surviving uncertainty—it’s about thriving in the long rebuilding ahead and being part of God’s three-generation restoration process.

00:00 Introduction: When institutions lose their mission

01:20 Where Andy’s best writing happens

02:15 Pomodoro method and creative process

03:34 Describing our cultural moment: Pandemonium

04:15 Why pandemonium fits better than chaos

05:00 Multiple forces creating cultural confusion

06:58 The only institutions above 50% trust

08:09 How COVID accelerated institutional decline

10:00 Public schools and the trust collapse

12:05 Acknowledging the long-term erosion

12:44 Two types of hierarchies: Dominance vs Prestige

15:28 Why prestige hierarchies are more stable

16:18 When institutions stop rewarding knowledge

18:34 The “gradually then suddenly” collapse

19:29 Why economic recovery didn’t restore trust

21:20 24/7 scrutiny and institutional fragility

23:38 The challenge of rebuilding vs staying legitimate

24:25 The three-generation rebuilding principle

25:00 Lessons from Genesis: Abraham, Isaac, Jacob

27:03 Why the third generation is key

28:19 Rwanda genocide and generational healing

30:29 Hope in the long-term rebuilding process

31:05 The opportunity for entrepreneurs

31:28 Jesus’s radical alternative to hierarchies

33:14 Building lean, service-focused businesses

34:15 Why small businesses maintain trust

35:48 Military culture of servant leadership

38:21 Mission creates community, not vice versa

39:16 Ephesians 6 and spiritual warfare

40:00 Love as the foundation of reality

41:58 This moment as opportunity, not fear

42:50 Practicing under pressure with high stakes

43:27 Final encouragement and next steps

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What separates authentic faith-driven entrepreneurship from mere Christian branding? Dave Blanchard, CEO of Praxis, joins Justin Forman to tackle this critical question as they examine the “moral ecology” that should define Kingdom builders in 2025.

In this essential conversation, Dave unpacks insights from Praxis’s annual letter, revealing why this moment of uncertainty presents unprecedented opportunities for Christians in business. From the difference between driven and called leaders to the three types of risk every entrepreneur faces, this episode provides a blueprint for building with both impact and integrity.

00:00 Introduction: The importance of pausing to reflect

01:39 Why Dave loves and hates writing the annual letter

02:59 Navigating uncertainty while staying faithful

04:14 The opportunity created by global challenges

05:24 Moving from “what we build” to “how we build”

08:29 Practicing what we preach: The foundation principle

10:00 When culture becomes real: The harsh truth about standards

11:28 Kingdom identity: Seeing ourselves as part of God’s kingdom first

13:08 The canary in the coal mine: Recognizing misplaced identity

15:26 Anger as a warning sign of drivenness over calling

16:07 The moral ecology: Eight core principles unpacked

17:29 People over projects: Operationalizing eternal vs temporal

20:25 The three categories of courageous risk

22:03 Reputation risk: The hidden barrier to Kingdom impact

26:31 Parenting and risk: Teaching the next generation

30:16 The exciting opportunity in current challenges

32:47 Faith-driven vs redemptive entrepreneurship: Bridging the gap

34:43 The new risk of exploitation in faith-friendly environments

36:19 Stepping into winsome conversation with authenticity

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                                                   When Church Meets Business: Unlocking the Power of Partnership

Join host Justin Forman as he reunites with Mark Grunden, who brings a unique perspective from both the business world and pastoral ministry. Their unexpected connection at the DMZ in South Korea leads to a compelling conversation about why society trusts entrepreneurs twice as much as pastors—and how this presents an unprecedented opportunity for Kingdom impact.

Drawing from groundbreaking research with Barna Group, this episode reveals how 70% of entrepreneurs believe that when churches and business leaders partner together, they can solve the world’s greatest problems. Mark shares practical insights from his journey through missions, entrepreneurship, and ministry at Saddleback Church, offering a roadmap for churches ready to empower their entrepreneurial members.

00:00 Intro: When society trusts entrepreneurs more than pastors

01:50 Unexpected meeting at the Korean DMZ

03:25 Mark’s journey: 9 summers overseas, Vegas church plant to business

05:30 Saddleback’s pioneering faith and work ministry

07:39 SHOCKING DATA: Entrepreneurs respected 2X more than pastors

10:58 70% believe church-business partnership solves major problems

13:31 Breaking the ministry mold for high-capacity leaders

15:14 Why entrepreneurs are problem solvers by nature

18:40 Moving beyond “parking jacket” ministry opportunities

22:24 The power of church as community convener

24:01 Faith & work movement mainstreams at Lausanne

26:52 Starting where momentum already exists

29:04 Entrepreneurs: Natural first step for churches

31:01 Building sustainable faith-driven communities

33:16 Overcoming pastor-entrepreneur intimidation factor

35:31 Annual conference and Foundation Groups overview

38:40 The simple path: Permission vs. initiative

39:46 Creating durable church partnership networks

41:54 Movement momentum: What’s next

43:15 Call to action: Don’t stay on the sidelines

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 Witness one of the most powerful conversion stories ever shared on the Faith Driven Entrepreneur Podcast as Sadiq Edu recounts his journey from being the grandson of Nigeria’s Sultan to encountering Christ through dreams, divine appointments, and ultimately being baptized by the Archbishop of Canterbury. Now co-founder of Pika, Sadiq is revolutionizing Africa’s informal economy by bringing data and dignity to 40 million traders.

Learn how a bookkeeping app is unlocking access to credit, reducing corruption, and potentially lifting nations out of poverty. Sadiq vulnerably shares the cost of following Christ–including family rejection–while building a Kingdom-minded business with his wife as co-founder.

00:00 Introduction in Lagos hotel with Islamic significance
02:14 Growing up Muslim as Sultan’s grandson
04:19 The catalyst: Meeting his future wife
04:29 Reading Quran and Bible together
06:00 Powerful dream leads to conversion
10:52 Promotion confirmation: God’s perfect timing
11:13 Meeting Archbishop at Paddington station
15:00 Invited to Lambeth Palace
17:47 Archbishop of Canterbury offers baptism
21:43 The remarkable baptism ceremony
28:36 Family rejection and the cost of faith
33:35 Marriage, family, and honoring God first
39:34 From security intelligence to founding Pika
47:01 Understanding Africa’s informal retail sector
50:24 Rejected by Techstars, then unexpected acceptance
52:42 Pivoting the business model in real-time
56:11 From 50 to 2,000 retailers without marketing
58:38 The vision: Empowering 40 million traders

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• Discover the remarkable journey of Dude Perfect through co-founder Coby Cotton’s eyes, from a backyard basketball trick shot to a global entertainment empire. Hosts Justin Forman and Dana Roefer explore how parents can recognize and nurture entrepreneurial seeds in their children, especially in the “imaginative” ones who might be breaking all the rules.

  Learn why that negotiating 12-year-old, or rule-breaking 11-year-old, might actually be showing early entrepreneurial traits, and how to channel those qualities positively. Coby shares vulnerable moments from Dude Perfect’s journey, including the breaking point where they had to choose between stable jobs and an uncertain YouTube future.

00:00 Introduction
00:37 Behind the scenes at Dude Perfect headquarters
03:29 The origin story: From Jimmy John’s bet to viral video
07:06 Good Morning America calls at 5:30 AM
10:22 The breaking point: Choosing YouTube over stable careers
12:16 Faith as the underlying principle
14:02 Managing conflict and keeping short accounts
17:14 Recognizing entrepreneurial seeds in children
21:30 The Squishmallow story: Finding creativity in rule-breaking
25:34 Parenting the “messy” entrepreneurial child
28:00 Adaptability as a key entrepreneurial skill
32:13 Why these conversations can’t wait
37:34 The importance of affirmation at home

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