Redemptive Economics

Luke Gilligan, the founder and CEO of Resense, an innovative company dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals with dementia.

In today's interview, Luke discusses his journey as a very young Christian entrepreneur. He shares the evolution of. his company, Resense, particularly how it pivoted from creating activity kits during the COVID-19 pandemic to launching a dementia-friendly newspaper called ReSense Regist...

Recently, Mike had the opportunity to do a lecture at Grove City College's cryptocurrency and blockchain class, where he argued that Bitcoin aligns with the biblical principles of honest weights and measures.

He distinguishes Bitcoin from other cryptocurrencies, emphasizing its decentralization, proof-of-work mechanism, and its potential to empower marginalized communities.

He also highlights Bitcoin's role in supporting ec...

Can business loans be redemptive? Well, yes and no.

Whether a business loan is inflationary or non-inflationary is critical to determining if it is redemptive. The bible teaches that Inflationary debt of any kind is a form of theft.

On the other hand, non-inflationary, peer-to-peer loans can be very redemptive if they are transparent, mutually beneficial, and designed to create value for others. These kinds of loans can also be a cat...

The recent volatility in the bond market has been the cause of great consternation. The pain that many are feeling is the result of being in bondage to the government.

Instead of buying bonds and placing our trust in the government, Christian business leaders should be relying on God's provision and investing in value-creating businesses and ethical finance.

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Tariffs are a form of coercive redistribution, which often results in capital misallocation and malinvestment.

As Christian business leaders, your job isn’t to game the system—it’s to remain faithful. Redemptive entrepreneurs invest, create, and build regardless of the external environment.

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You do not own the stocks in your portfolio. If this comes as a surprise, then you need to listen to this interview right now.

Our guest today, Josh Bryant, is the Founder of Freedom Trust, a Registered Investment Advisor. Josh specializes in Bitcoin and digital assets and today he talks with us about the importance of diversifying custody of your assets - That includes the stocks in your portfolio.

We explore the systemic issues sur...

Most leaders avoid feedback like the plague. But what if feedback and conversations in your workplace inspired growth, built trust, and created thriving teams?

Our guest today, Jeff Hancher, Executive Coach and Author of the new book, Firm Feedback in a Fragile World, redefines how we approach feedback in the workplace.

Jeff offers a roadmap to turn feedback from a source of tension into a powerful leadership tool. You'll learn ...

Money, like seed, should not be hoarded, but actively invested to generate wealth that blesses others and glorifies God. When it is comes to capital allocation, we should be acting like farmers, seeking to plant seeds for future harvest and God's provision.

Creating Kingdom Value Through Faithful Work                                                       Principle #1 - Money, like seed, must not be hoarded but should be activel...

This is the third week of the Redemptive Economic Fundamentals series where we outline the first three redemptive economic principles under Cooperating in God's Redemptive Plan.

We look at six layers of business application, from simply being an entrepreneur to enhancing customer experience.

COOPERATING IN GOD'S REDEMPTIVE PLAN

• Principle #1 - As God’s covenant people, entrusted with the ministry of reconciliation, all ec...

 God wants us to be intentional about prioritizing joyful, generous celebration to remember the ways he has blessed us in our business and families. Kingdom business should be marked by joy, not just in financial success, but in the ways we remember and celebrate the abundance God provides.

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"Antifragility" is the condition of anything which gains from disorder, struggle, or set back. Jesus was the ultimate antifragile leader as he embraced his role as the suffering servant, gaining power and glory through His death.

As business leaders, we're called to follow Jesus in the pattern he left for us. And through our self-sacrifice God will bring about human flourishing and eternal impact.

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Our western culture has made profit a dirty word. However, profit is a critical tool for kingdom impact. Rather than hoarding it, God calls Christian entrepreneurs to be prepared to deploy profits for His kingdom purposes as conduits of God's blessing.

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In this second installment of the Redemptive Economics Fundamentals series, we explore the crucial principle of upholding honest money, ethical banking, and investment practices.

You'll learn about how the attributes of money reflect God's good character and how adopting honest money is essential for Christian entrepreneurs aiming to align their businesses with God's redemptive purposes.

STEWARDSHIP UNDER GOD'S DO...

All of our economic choices and activities should reflect and proclaim the gospel through integrity, generosity, and service. Christian entrepreneurs have a unique responsibility to use their business practices to demonstrate kingdom values, turning the marketplace into a mission field.

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In this inaugural episode of the Redemptive Economics Fundamentals series, Mike Hatch lays the biblical foundation for integrating faith and work. Drawing from the Parable of the Bags of Gold (Matthew 25:14–30), he explores why our view of God’s character is the primary determining factor in how we steward resources and invest for kingdom impact.

Mike contrasts two mindsets—trusting God versus distrusting God—to show how we either d...

People created in God's image and are the most valuable capital. Redemptive business practices prioritize human flourishing over short-term profits.

Biblical readings from Genesis and 1 John underscore the inherent worth of every individual. Christian business leaders should allow this truth to shape hiring, training, and workplace culture.

Mike's Upcoming Speaking Dates:

• Saturday, April 26, Steadfast Seminars (https://s...

In an age when most young people seem to be running away from responsibility, Keaton Grider has decided to take the bull by the horns and fill a need for business leaders in the Ohio Valley.

Keaton also highlights the importance of vulnerability, transparency, and extreme accountability in business. This serves as an inspiring call to action for young Christian entrepreneurs to leverage their talents for a greater impact.

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Within the context of the kingdom of God, there are no "ordinary" business activities. Everything we do, as entrepreneurs, has eternal consequences.

As God's covenant people, we are called to reflect justice, mercy, and truth in all of our economic activities. We must be intentional about integrating kingdom principles into our business practices and viewing every interaction as an opportunity for God's work.

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Greg Heibert shares his powerful story of transformation from a driven, ambitious entrepreneur to a humbled servant of God. After facing multiple tragedies, including a flood and a fire that destroyed his business and confronting a severe addiction to pornography, Greg experienced God's redemptive power.

Buckle up for this poignant interview that covers Greg's journey of surrender, the importance of community, and his curr...