Conflicted

If you’re in business, whether you’re Christian or not, tough times WILL come. The question is how will you handle them.

As a Christian Entrepreneur, I've faced at least four types of difficulties:
1. Financial Pressures
2. Burnout
3. Staff Issues
4. Personal Issues

In this episode, I discuss some of the insights I've learned in navigating these difficulties. 

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Who are you? What do you find your identity in? Everyone has the innate desire to know who they are; what significance they have in creation; what meaning they can bring to the world; how they fit into the grand scheme of things. The problem is that as sinful humans we are very bad at trying to figure this out on our own. 

We must start with the foundational truth that identity is given by God, not self-created. Then we have to...

• Are You Happy? Why or why not?
• What are the joy-killers in your life? When do you find yourself sad, angry, bitter, frustrated, anxious, etc.?
• What part of the Gospel do you need to remind yourself of in those times?
• If you are happy, is your current state of happiness leading you towards or distracting you from ultimate and eternal happiness in God, through Christ?

In this episode, we talk about happiness in the life of ...

Would the Apostle Paul build a Tent for a Gay Wedding?

The heart of this question is something I've been wrestling with for a while, but more so in recent years. I run a non-religious design and marketing agency and have served clients from all backgrounds regardless of their faith, or sexual orientation. I have historically turned down projects that are obviously in contradiction with my values. However, as I proceed...

This is part 3/3 in my interview with Zack Follett - Founder and CEO of Kuppa Joy Coffee. In this episode, we talk about the pressure and expectations of running your business with the face of Christianity.


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This is part 1/3 in my interview with Zack Follett - Founder and CEO of Kuppa Joy Coffee. In this episode, Zack shares his story of how he went from early retirement from the NFL to starting a local coffee shop for Jesus in Clovis California. 

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This is part 2/3 in my interview with Zack Follett - Founder and CEO of Kuppa Joy Coffee. In this episode, we talk about the implications of running a "Christian business" - positive and negative.  The final episode will release on February 1, 2021. 

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We are here! It's a new year, and many of us have already considered goals we'd like to see in 2021. In this episode, I want to discuss the standard by which Christian entrepreneurs should set goals, some helpful tips I've learned regarding goal setting, and what to do if and when we fall short of our goals.

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What place does theology have in the life of an entrepreneur?

I hold to the premise that theology is of utmost importance in the life of every believer, especially for us as Christian entrepreneurs. Unfortunately, many Christians have become bored, or apathetic, or even critical of theology. If we do not regularly renew our minds with the Scriptures and develop a deep sense of good theology, we will end up drifting into w...

Imagine reaching the end of your life. You're standing before the throne room of God to give an account of your life, and one of two scenarios happens:
1) You look back and see all the potential. All the things you could have, and should have done. The things God has called you to, but you didn't do.
2) You look back and see all the accomplishments you've achieved. All the success, but none of what you'v...

How do you pursue a vocation that requires you to make a lot of money while protecting yourself from the love of money?

The general conflict is this: how do I pursue a financially successful business, and live a life of contentment and sacrifice while guarding against the temptation to love money and spend all I get on myself…


Three Tips to Stay Free From the Love of Money:

1. Be Self-Aware
2. Treat Giving as a ...

So, you feel the call to ministry, but you also feel the call to business. Which do you choose? Can you do both? What does that look like, practically? 

1. Should I pursue my dream of starting a business?
2. Should I pursue this newly discovered sense to serve Christ as a minister of the Gospel?

This was a struggle for a few years.

I talked to my pastor… talked to trusted friends… nobody could tell me exactly what to do (nor sh...

So, what is the conflict of a Christian Entrepreneur? What’s the big deal? Why is there an issue? That’s what we’re going to be talking about in today’s episode. 

I am a Christian entrepreneur and this is a podcast made for Christian entrepreneurs. 

By Christian I mean those who believe in and follow Jesus and His Gospel). Those who have fully entrusted their lives to Him and know they’re saved by grace alone, through faith...

So you want to serve in ministry, but you also want to grow your business. You realize BOTH require a significant amount of time, energy, and mental capacity - but you only have 24 hours in a day and don’t want to burn yourself out. What do you do? That’s what we’re talking about in today’s episode.

A lot of people are trying to look for balance in life. However, I think that’s a false notion. Balance is the idea of makin...

Hello friends - I’m excited to announce I’ll be launching Conflicted on October 19th, 2020...

On that day I will initially launch with the first 4 episodes, then Fresh episodes will drop on the 1st and third Monday of every month for the rest of the year. 

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